Los primeros años de la vida de un niño son muy importantes para su salud y desarrollo. Los padres, los profesionales de la salud, los educadores y otras personas pueden trabajar juntos para apoyar el desarrollo de los niños para que alcancen todo su potencial: http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/especialesCDC/DesarrolloInfantil/ [spanish] [espanol]
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Los trastornos del desarrollo son defectos congénitos que causan problemas de por vida en el funcionamiento de una parte o un sistema del cuerpo. Incluyen: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/developmentaldisabilities.ht… [spanish] [espanol]
Missing Mom on Mother's Day. Lost her to acute anemia. Docs couldn’t match blood. Why? Previous transfusions make blood more unique. TRANSFUSION RECIPIENTS PLEASE CARRY CARDS TO IDENTIFY SPECIFICS AND REDUCE MATCH TIME. Mom would have wanted me to share this with you.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?pid=158609390#fbLogg…
Are you helping a loved one with cancer? If you are, then this booklet is for you. "Caring for the Caregiver" is full of wisdom and tips collected from people who have supported loved ones with cancer. http://1.usa.gov/14dDKHf
Talking about prognosis can be hard; even for doctors. The NCI Prognosis Video Series, now also available in Spanish, offers the perspectives of three patients and their oncologist, who is a recognized expert in doctor-patient communication. View and share these videos to learn more about prognosis and how to talk about it. http://1.usa.gov/12Axoji
Want To Quit Smoking? About 20 percent of military veterans smoke. For veterans enrolled with the VA who want to quit smoking, a new cessation service could help. Veterans can call 1-855-QUIT-VET to speak with counselors and start down the path of becoming smokefree or text VET to 47848 (IQUIT) or sign up at www.smokefree.gov/vet
Cancer Prevention - Reduce your children's risk of getting cancer later in life. Start by helping them adopt a healthy lifestyle with good eating habits and plenty of exercise to keep a healthy weight. Then follow the tips below to help prevent specific types of cancer. http://go.usa.gov/jbPJ
If you have a disability or need to travel while undergoing treatment, and are considering international travel, a little advance planning, including a pre-travel visit with a travel medicine specialist can enable you to see the world and return home safe and healthy. http://go.usa.gov/jcQG
Quit Smoking! I found this free resource and it seem really good, I'm going to try it. Smoking caused my lung cancer.
http://www.smokefree.gov/
Chronic pain conditions now affect more than 116 million Americans, according to the Institute of Medicine. If you suffer from chronic pain and want to explore options, here is a good resource: http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/22/health/expert-chronic-pain/index.html?hpt…
Here is some information to help seniors with the cost of prescription drugs
http://news.walgreens.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5740
Emory’s observed one-year patient survival rate for liver transplantation was 92.43%, with a graft survival rate of 88.21%, both of which are higher than the risk adjusted expected rates of 91.08% for patient survival and 87.72% for graft survival.
http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/transplant-liver/quality-indicators.html
Organ Transplantation Costs
This website can help you figure out how much it costs to get a transplant - http://www.transplantliving.org/before-the-transplant/financing-a-trans…
any other Meniere's patients out there?
The Caregiver's Handbook is a free book and, though a little date, is VERY useful for all caregivers - http://www.longtermcarelink.net/eldercare/the_caregivers_handbook.htm
The Veterans Justice Center is a program of the Legal Aid Foundation of LA. The Project’s goal is to protect veterans and their families by securing government benefits, and medical care and services, while stabilizing their living situation. [Veteran] [Legal]
http://www.lafla.org/service.php?sect=govern&sub=veterans
This is for anyone who is experiencing discomfort from swelling while getting IMRT. If you can tolerate Aleave and Doctor approves - two a day takes care of problem. When nurse Patty told me about that I went home and took two Aleave and half hour later felt great - went into CINJ next day and hugged nurse Patty and thanked her for that "TIP".
The U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs' Supportive Services for Vet Families (SSVF) program awards grants to non-profit organizations who provide supportive services to low-income Veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing. http://www.voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Veterans/Suppor...
Georgia Regents University Breast Health Center is the only in the area offering 3D digital mammography—because you can’t treat what you can’t see. This advanced technology improves cancer detection and reduces false-positive results. http://www.grhealth.org/breast-health/ContentPage.aspx?nd=719 ([GRU]
I developed very bothersome scalp itch a couple of weeks after Zoladex hormone implant. My stylist suggested coconut oil. I bought shampoo and conditioner with coconut oil and use coconut oil as a hair gel. Relief was immediate.