Latest Additions to the MUHC Health Education Collection http://infotheque.muhc.ca/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:12:11 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Andornot WebPubSyndication 2010.9.7.23022 1 This is a brochure on organ and tissue donation. Organ and tissue donation is a choice that you can make to help others regain their health. Organ donation saves lives by replacing unhealthy organs with healthy ones. http://infotheque.muhc.ca/results.aspx?ac=qbe_query&tn=MUHC&qy=find+(RecordID+=3644)&BU=/ http://infotheque.muhc.ca/results.aspx?ac=qbe_query&tn=MUHC&qy=find+(RecordID+=3644)&BU=/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT When you are admitted to the hospital for your prostate surgery you will be taking part in a Clinical Care Pathway (fast recovery program). The aim of this program is to help you recover quickly and safely. In this booklet, you will find information on 5 main topics: 1. What is the prostate? 2. What is prostate surgery? 3. Before the surgery 4. Day of surgery 5. 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The aim of this program is to help you recover quickly and safely. This booklet is to help you understand and prepare for your surgery, how you can play an active part in your recovery and give you daily goals to achieve. http://infotheque.muhc.ca/results.aspx?ac=qbe_query&tn=MUHC&qy=find+(RecordID+=3630)&BU=/ http://infotheque.muhc.ca/results.aspx?ac=qbe_query&tn=MUHC&qy=find+(RecordID+=3630)&BU=/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT This brochure provides tips to help your child maintain a healthy weight by eating well, getting more physical activity and sleeping better. http://infotheque.muhc.ca/results.aspx?ac=qbe_query&tn=MUHC&qy=find+(RecordID+=3632)&BU=/ http://infotheque.muhc.ca/results.aspx?ac=qbe_query&tn=MUHC&qy=find+(RecordID+=3632)&BU=/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT When you are admitted to the hospital for your esophageal surgery you will be taking part in a Clinical Care Pathway (fast recovery program). The aim of this program is to help you recover quickly and safely. 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Children are curious, have less perception of danger and lack of ability to escape a situation that can result in a burn. Constant adult supervision is the single most important factor in preventing scald burns. http://infotheque.muhc.ca/results.aspx?ac=qbe_query&tn=MUHC&qy=find+(RecordID+=3611)&BU=/ http://infotheque.muhc.ca/results.aspx?ac=qbe_query&tn=MUHC&qy=find+(RecordID+=3611)&BU=/ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:30:29 GMT A cardiac murmur happens when the heart makes an extra noise as it pumps blood. This is over and above the normal sound of a beating heart that doctors can hear while using a stethoscope. 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