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Diabetic Nephropathy A patient handout on the disease, it diagnosis and treatment options.   |
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis: What It Is and How to Prevent It An informative patient hand-out on the condition, its causes, triggers, prevention and instructions on what do if the conditions presents. |
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January 1, 2006 |
Medicines to Prevent Migraine Headaches A patient hand-out on the painful condition, its causes, treatment options and prevention recommendations. |
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November 15, 2003 |
Dyspepsia What is dyspepsia?... What causes dyspepsia?... Is dyspepsia a serious condition?... How is dyspepsia treated?... etc. |
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December 1, 2002 |
What Should I Know About Migraines? What are migraines?... How can my doctor tell that my headache is a migraine?... How is migraine headache treated?... What about the headache pain I'm having right now?... What are the "triptans"?... What else can I do?... etc. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2003 |
How to Take Your Medicines for HIV What should I know about my HIV medicines?... Why is it so important to take my medicine correctly?... What if I forget to take my pills?... Do I have to eat or drink something when I take my pills?... What are some of the more serious side effects of my medicines? |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2004 |
Rebound Headaches An informative brochure on triggers for chronic headaches and treatment options. |
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March 1, 2004 |
What Should I Know About Stomach Cancer? Stomach cancer, which is also called gastric cancer, is the growth of cells that are not normal in the lining and wall of the stomach. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2006 |
Tips for Using Medicines Wisely A patient guide and suggestions for safe medicine use. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2006 |
Endometriosis: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is endometriosis?... How do I know if I have endometriosis?... How is it treated?... What do these medicines do?... Can I still get pregnant?... etc. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2005 |
Inflammatory Bowel Disease A patient handout on the intestinal disease, its causes, diagnosis and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2003
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Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, commonly known as "morning sickness," affects approximately 80 percent of pregnant women. Physicians should carefully evaluate patients with nonresolving or worsening symptoms to rule out the most common causes of severe vomiting. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2005 |
Pregnancy: Keeping Yourself and Your Baby Healthy Questions and answers about lifestyle changes during pregnancy. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2003 |
Kidney Failure What is kidney failure?... How do you get kidney failure?... How can my doctor tell if I have kidney failure?... Will my kidney failure get better?... etc. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
Chronic Pain Medicines Description of the different types of pain medicines for chronic pain. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2005 |
What to Do If Your Child Swallows Something A hand-out for parents and caregivers of young children offering advice for this safety concern. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2003 |
Pregnancy: Prenatal Care What will happen during prenatal visits?... What should I eat?... Is it okay to take medicine?... How long can I keep working?... What about exercise?... Is it okay to have sex?... What can I do to feel better while I'm pregnant?... etc. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2004 |
Heart Failure-What Do I Need to Know About It? A patient bulletin discussing what heart failure is, its most common causes, treatment options, ways to prevent the disease, etc. |
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August 15, 2002 |
Medicines for Mental Health During Pregnancy What mental problems may occur during pregnancy?... Can pregnancy cause these mental problems? Does it make them worse?... Are mental health medicines safe to use during pregnancy?... What should I do if I have a history of a mental disorder and want to get pregnant?... etc. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2004 |
Flu and Colds A general overview on the difference between colds and flu and how to treat the symptoms of both. |
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January 1, 2004 |
Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy What is a urinary tract infection?... How do I know I have a UTI?... How will a UTI affect my baby?... How are UTIs treated?... How do I know if the medicine is not working?... Can I keep this from happening again? |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2004 |
High Blood Pressure An informative pamphlet on what high blood pressure is, what the numbers mean and how and when the condition may be treated. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2002 |
Migraine Headache in Children and Adolescents Do children get headaches?... What is a migraine headache?... Do many children get migraine headaches?... What causes migraine?... How is migraine diagnosed?... What can help a headache?... How can my child keep from having migraine headaches?... etc. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2003 |
Using an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor What is high blood pressure?... What causes high blood pressure?... Why do I have to control my high blood pressure?... How can I check my blood pressure?... What is an ambulatory blood pressure monitor?... etc. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2006 |
Colds and the Flu: Tips for Feeling Better How can I tell if I have a cold or the flu?... Ways to treat your cold and flu symptoms... What causes colds and the flu?... What can I do to feel better?... Emergency cold and flu symptoms... etc. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2002 |
How to Prepare for Pregnancy Why is it important to prepare for pregnancy?... When should I see my doctor?... Is exercise okay?... Should I take vitamins?... Do I need to change my diet?... What else should I avoid?... What do I need to know about genetic diseases?... etc. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2004 |
Nutrition: Tips for Improving Your Health Good nutrition is one of the keys to good health. Good nutrition means eating foods that have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them, and foods that are not high in fat. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2002 |
Tension Headaches What is a tension headache?... What causes tension headaches?... What can I do about my tension headaches?... |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2003 |
Heart Attack: Getting Back into Your Life After a Heart Attack How soon can I get back into my regular activities?... Why is exercise so important?... What kind of exercise is good?... How often should I exercise?... etc, |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2004 |
Chronic Cough: Causes and Cures On overview on chronic coughs, their causes and cures. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2007 |
Infertility: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is infertility?... What can cause infertility?... How will our doctor find out why we are infertile?... etc. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2005 |
Infections During Pregnancy: What You Should Know A patient hand-out detailing what a patient should do if they become ill during pregnancy, possible tests they may need as well prevention suggestions. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003 |
Flu and Colds This patient handout describes flue symptoms and discusses over-the-counter medicines. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2003 |
Heart Failure What is heart failure?... What causes heart failure?... What are the symptoms of heart failure?... What tests will I need?... What treatment will I need?... What medicines will I need to take?... etc. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2004 |
Sticking to Lifestyle Changes: Healthy Eating How do I pick a healthy eating plan I can stick with?... What can I do to help me stick with this healthier eating program?... How do I keep from getting bored?... What happens if I slip?... etc. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2003 |
Pregnancy and Exercise Is it safe for me to exercise during pregnancy?... How should I start an exercise program?... What types of exercise are best?... What should I be careful about?... etc. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2003 |
Heart Attack: Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention What is a heart attack?... How do I know if I am having a heart attack?... What should I do If I think I am having a heart attack?... How can I avoid having a heart attack? |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2003 |
Health Problems and Your Sex Life People with chronic illnesses can feel tired and depressed a lot of the time. They may have pain, stiffness, or trouble sleeping. They may need medicines or other treatments that affect their sex life. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2005 |
Health Care After Cancer Treatment An informative patient hand-out on follow-up cancer care. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004
Zachary A. Flake |
Practical Selection of Antiemetics An understanding of the pathophysiology of nausea and the mechanisms of antiemetics can help family physicians improve the cost-effectiveness and efficacy of therapy. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2005 |
Vertigo-A Type of Dizziness A patient hand-out on the condition, its causes and possible treatments. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2004 |
Sea Creature Injuries and Fish Poisoning How to treat a jellyfish sting... Sea urchin sting... Stingray inury... Fish poisoning... |
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November 1, 2005 |
Tension Headaches: What You Should Know A patient guide to the condition, its diagnosis and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2005 |
Respiratory Infections During Pregnancy An informational patient hand-out for expectant mothers and the risks involved with these infections. |
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How To: Cure A Hangover There are ways to relieve the headache, nausea and fatigue experienced after having one drink too many. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2005 |
How to Prevent Falling A patient/caregiver handout including facts about falls and the elderly, its causes and dangers. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2006 |
Traveling Abroad: Tips for Staying Healthy Do I need to see my doctor before I travel to other countries?... What shots might I need before I leave?... What should I take with me?... How can I stay healthy while I am traveling?... Travel First-Aid Kit... etc. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing: Tips to Share with Your Doctor If you are hard of hearinf or deaf, here are some tips to make your next doctor's visit easier. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2005 |
Advance Directives A consumer guide on planning for how you would make health care choices if you became very sick. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2003 |
Diabetes and Heart Disease I have diabetes -- why should I worry about heart disease?... What are the ABCs of diabetes?... Where can I learn more about diabetes and heart disease?... What can I do to reduce my risk for heart disease? |
