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- Covers medical and surgical options and a lifelong management plan for patients with thyroid problems
- Aids in comprehension and supports shared decision and informed consent discussions
- Content includes: details function of the thyroid; functional and structural thyroid problems and symptoms; diagnosing thyroid problems; treatments options; risks and complications of surgery; pre-op, post-op, and recovery instructions; taking thyroid hormone pills; when to call the surgeon
- The booklet is 6 pages and has full-color photography and enhanced antamoical artwork
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- A omprehensive guide about kidney stones
- Topics discuss include: Causes, risk factors and types of kidney stones; Passing stones at home - managing pain, straining urine; When to call the doctor; Shock wave lithotripsy - risks, complications; Ureteroscopy, percutaneous stone removal - risks, complications; Prevention, emphasizing fluids, diet and lifestyle changes
- 16 pages, full-color photography and enhanced anatomical artwork
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- Causes of hernia
- Transabdominal and extra peritoneal laparoscopic hernia repair
- Pre-op, post-op and home recovery instructions
- 12 pages, full-color photography and enhanced anatomical artwork
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- Adjusting to the diagnosis and getting support
- Monitoring blood sugar, including A1C and eAG; sample log to track readings
- Understanding carbs, reading food labels, and meal planning
- Setting weight loss goals, increasing activity
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- Details the cervical and anterior and posterior lumbar fusion procedures
- Aids comprehension of the prcedure and supports informed consent discussions with the health care team to set expectations for and reinforce the patients's roll in recovery
- Content topics: spinal anatomy; understanding bone grafts; understanding instrumentation - cages, plates, screws, and rods; preparing for spinal fusion surgery and recovery, pre-and post-op checklists; addresses smoking cessation; risks and complications of spinal fusion; recovery, pain management, and when to call the surgeon; moving safely and tips for protecting the spine
- 16 pages, full-color photography and enhanced anatomical artwork
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