Nutritional management of treatment side effects There is more to nutrition during cancer and cancer therapy than getting enough calories and protein. The foods you choose also help you cope…
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition in which the body can’t make enough insulin, or can’t use insulin normally. Insulin is a hormone. It helps sugar (glucose) in the blood get…
What part about surgery is most stressful for a preschool child? Preschool-aged children can benefit from preoperative planning, education, and explanations. Begin preparing your child several days before the procedure.…
What is frostbite? Frostbite is a freezing injury to the body’s tissues caused by prolonged exposure to cold. It can cause lifelong (permanent) damage to the body. The most common…
You breathe pure oxygen inside a highly pressurized chamber during hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Often, pressure is between 1.5 and 3 times greater than normal air pressure. This therapy was…
What is a lung scan? A lung scan is an imaging test to look at your lungs and help diagnose certain lung problems. A lung scan may also be used…
A lung transplant requires a hospital stay. The way the procedure is done may vary. It depends on your condition and your healthcare provider’s methods. In most cases, the surgery…
The importance of good nutrition Good nutrition is very important for children being treated for cancer. Children with cancer often have poor appetites due to one, or more, of the…
What is root canal therapy? A root canal is done to correct problems of the soft tissue inside the center of the tooth. This soft tissue is called dental pulp.…
What is Friedreich’s ataxia? Friedreich’s ataxia is a rare, inherited disease. It damages the spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and the cerebellum part of the brain. It also leads to heart…
