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This overview of peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, includes information on atherosclerosis - a hardening and narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the extremities or major organs, caused by the gradual buildup of plaque in blood vessels. Plaque buildup that occurs in the carotid artery, located in the neck, can lead to stroke. Although peripheral arterial disease cannot be cured, proper treatment together with a healthy lifestyle can help...
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This program offers a comprehensive overview of the CT or CAT scan. Computed tomography, or computerized axial tomography, uses X-rays and computers to look inside the body. A computer then analyzes the images taken and creates a three-dimensional view of the structures within. After viewing the typical CT imaging procedures shown here, patients will know what to expect and can thus set their mind at ease.
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This program helps both new and experienced parents who may have questions or concerns about feeding a newborn. Breast-feeding is considered the best option for the health and development of infants, and many experts recommend breast-feeding newborns until they are at least six months old. This video includes a 3-D animation demonstrating the proper position of the nipple in the baby's mouth. However, breast-feeding is not always possible for everyone....
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Asthma is a chronic disease in which the airways that carry air in and out of the lungs become swollen, inflamed, and reactive. Asthma can be especially serious for children since their airways are smaller. With this easy-to-understand video, parents can learn about their child's condition and how to help keep it under control.
7) Ultrasound
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Ultrasound imaging is a test that uses sound waves to make detailed pictures of the organs. There are three different kinds of ultrasound imaging: abdominal, pelvic, and Doppler ultrasound. Each of these imaging tests can help your health care provider assess pain or other symptoms in different parts of your body. Ultrasound does not involve any radiation and is generally a safe procedure. Nevertheless, patients should always discuss any concerns...
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This program provides important car-safety information for parents with children aged four and up. With car crashes being the number one cause of death for children aged two and up - largely due to the lack or improper use of a car seat or seat belt - the information shown here is vital for children's car-riding safety. This video explains the proper use of booster seats and seat belts. To learn about car-seat safety exclusively for infants and toddlers,...
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This program outlines the major issues surrounding abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA - its dangers and how it occurs. Animated presentation of the vascular system helps promote patient understanding. Topics include the dangers of rupture, signs and symptoms, common risk factors, testing and diagnosis, and treatment options with lifestyle management.
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Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a test that lets health care providers see detailed and clear pictures within the body - often of soft tissues, such as of the brain, joints, or heart. MRI does not use X-rays or other radiation. Instead, harmless yet strong magnets and radio waves work together to form a sharp image. This video reassures patients by helping them understand the common diagnostic procedure that is MRI.
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This program helps to instruct and reassure parents whose children have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Featuring easy-to-understand animations, the video gives parents the necessary groundwork to develop the skills they'll need to support their child both in managing diabetes and in continuing to lead a healthy life.
12) Appendectomy
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Appendectomy is a common surgical procedure - the removal of the appendix, a blind-ended tube located near the junction of the small and the large intestines. It is performed to treat appendicitis, a very common yet serious disorder in which the appendix becomes infected. This program helps patients understand appendectomy - and why immediate action often proves necessary. The video covers risks and complications while offering tips for at-home recovery...
13) Bottle-Feeding
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This program teaches parents how to properly bottle-feed babies. Although breast-feeding is considered optimal for a baby's health and development, it is not the only option for feeding infants. Your baby can still do very well if you want or need to bottle-feed. More than anything, children need good nutrition and plenty of love - and both those needs can be met with bottle-feeding. This video includes important safety information throughout.
15) Cholecystectomy
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Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, performed in the event of cholelithiasis, or when the gallbladder has formed stones. These stones can block the duct leading from the gallbladder to the common bile duct, which results in cholecystitis, an often painful infection. This program explains when gallbladder removal would be recommended. The video features 3-D animations and straightforward explanations to help patients fully understand...
16) Tubal Ligation
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This program on tubal ligation defines and explains fallopian tubes, having one's tubes tied, sterilization, birth control, permanent birth control, infertility, and fertility. In addition to 3-D animations of the tubal ligation procedure, easy-to-understand outlines of the risks, benefits, and alternative therapies help patients decide if tubal ligation is right for them. The video also offers information on recovery.
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Your heart rate, breathing or respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature are known as your vital signs. After measuring your vital signs, your health care provider can evaluate your basic bodily functions. Discover how to assess your vital signs by learning how to read the numbers.
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This program teaches parents how to select and properly use the car seats they'll need as their child grows from newborn through toddler size. With car crashes being the number one cause of death for children aged two and up - largely due to the lack or improper use of a car seat or seat belt - the information shown here is vital for children's car-riding safety. This video demonstrates infant-only, convertible, and toddler seats. To learn about car-seat...
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Myringotomy is a procedure in which a tiny incision is made in the eardrum to relieve pressure in the inner ear. Tubes are placed in the incision to keep the incision open and allow for continued drainage from the inner ear. This program features 3-D animations and clear descriptions to help patients gain a better understanding of the middle ear: why fluid builds up there, why infections should not go untreated, and details surrounding surgical procedure...
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At some point in their young lives, most children will experience nausea and vomiting - symptoms indicative of any number of potential issues. Nausea means having the urge to vomit and sometimes, though not always, occurs before vomiting. Younger children may not be able to describe nausea but will instead complain of a stomachache or other general malaise; they may feel dizzy or break out into a sudden sweat. This video teaches parents what to do...