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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… (dysphagia) can increase the risk of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or … it regularly afterwards. The health care team works together to develop the care plan to make sure that the person … under the tongue or in the roof of the mouth Say food “gets stuck” or “goes down the wrong way” Have pain when …

Quit-Smoking Programs

… callers to trained counsellors. They can help you put together a quit plan that's tailored for you, and they can … Quitting Smoking Quitting Smoking: Getting Support Quitting Smoking: Helping Someone Quit … callers to trained counsellors. They can help you put together a quit plan that's tailored for you, and they can …

Creating a Healthy Schedule When Working From Home

… commuting could be used as a transition to start your day. Get some fresh air, exercise, do some stretching, or … commuting could be used as a transition to start your day. Get some fresh air, exercise, do some stretching, or …

Pneumatic Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment

… the retina or is absorbed very slowly. Small gas bubbles getting trapped under the retina. Less common problems … the retina or is absorbed very slowly. Small gas bubbles getting trapped under the retina. Less common problems …

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Safe Posture and Movements

… This includes staying at a healthy weight, not smoking, and getting regular exercise. Keep your wrists straight, or only … This includes staying at a healthy weight, not smoking, and getting regular exercise. Keep your wrists straight, or only …

Your Substitute Decision-Maker How to Choose Someone

… Will be able to ask questions of doctors and others to get the information needed to make decisions. Lives near you … Will be able to ask questions of doctors and others to get the information needed to make decisions. Lives near you …

Shock

… are shutting down. The body goes into shock when it can't get enough blood to the vital organs like your heart or … a neck or back injury, gently roll the person's head, neck, shoulders, and body together as a unit (logroll). Stop any … a neck or back injury, gently roll the person's head, neck, shoulders, and body together as a unit (logroll). Stop any …

Cirrhosis Complications Variceal Bleeding

… bleeding happens when large veins, often in the esophagus , get swollen and break open. It's caused by a condition … bleeding happens when large veins, often in the esophagus , get swollen and break open. It's caused by a condition …

Ecstasy MDMA

… help a person dance for long periods of time without getting tired. Ecstasy is said to enhance the sense of … tests do not detect it unless it is specifically targeted. Signs of use Sleep problems Skin rash similar to acne … help a person dance for long periods of time without getting tired. Ecstasy is said to enhance the sense of …

Phases of a Clinical Trial

… the doctors, nor the researchers know which person is getting which medicine. These are called randomized and … the doctors, nor the researchers know which person is getting which medicine. These are called randomized and …