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24-Hour pH Monitoring

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI Unit. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: 0202

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You are going to have a 24-hour pH monitoring test. This test checks if your symptoms are related to refluxing (coming up from your stomach) or regurgitating (bringing up) acid from your stomach (belly) into your esophagus (the tube in your throat connecting your mouth and stomach to swallow food). This pamphlet explains why and how the test is done, and how the test will feel. Information about medications, eating, drinking, and activity during the 24-hour pH monitoring test is given. A diary …

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI Unit

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2022

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Esophageal pH monitoring; Esophageal Diseases - diagnosis

Subjects (LCSH): Esophagus--Motility--Disorders

Abstract: You are going to have a 24-hour pH monitoring test. This test checks if your symptoms are related to refluxing (coming up from your stomach) or regurgitating (bringing up) acid from your stomach (belly) into your esophagus (the tube in your throat connecting your mouth and stomach to swallow food). This pamphlet explains why and how the test is done, and how the test will feel. Information about medications, eating, drinking, and activity during the 24-hour pH monitoring test is given. A diary is included to write down when you start and finish eating a meal or snack, any time you change positions, and any symptoms you have during the test.

Responsibility: Prepared by: GI Unit, VG, QEII

Pamphlet Number: 0202

72-hour stool collection for fecal fat: eating plan : South Shore Regional Hospital

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number: 1981

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Your primary health care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) has ordered a test to check your stool (poop) for fat. You should eat 100 to 150 grams of fat each day for this test. Follow this plan for 6 days: 3 days before you collect your stool and 3 days during collection. Choose foods listed in this pamphlet. The pamphlet lists the number of grams of fat in a variety of foods and includes a sample menu. Drop-off site locations for samples are included.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2023

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Diet - Guideline; Dietary Fats - metabolism; Feces; Specimen Handling

Subjects (LCSH): Fat; Feces--Collection and preservation; Diet; Diagnostic specimens

Abstract: Your primary health care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) has ordered a test to check your stool (poop) for fat. You should eat 100 to 150 grams of fat each day for this test. Follow this plan for 6 days: 3 days before you collect your stool and 3 days during collection. Choose foods listed in this pamphlet. The pamphlet lists the number of grams of fat in a variety of foods and includes a sample menu. Drop-off site locations for samples are included.

Notes: Previous title: Stool 72-hour fecal fat collection : diet instructions : South Shore Regional Hospital

Responsibility: Prepared by: Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, South Shore Regional Hospital

Pamphlet Number: 1981

After dental extractions or wisdom teeth removal

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number: 0646

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This pamphlet provides information about what to expect after having surgery to remove teeth. Pain and discomfort, controlling bleeding and swelling, what to expect with swallowing and opening your mouth wide, bruising, having a fever and feeling sick, hygiene, eating and drinking guidelines, signs of infection, stitches, sedation and anesthesia, activity, smoking, and what to do if you have a dry socket are discussed. Contact numbers for both urgent and non-urgent questions are also provided. …

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2023

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Molar, Third; Tooth - surgery; Surgery, Oral; Postoperative Care

Subjects (LCSH): Third molars; Teeth--Extraction; Mouth--Surgery; Postoperative care

Specialty: Oral Surgery

Abstract: This pamphlet provides information about what to expect after having surgery to remove teeth. Pain and discomfort, controlling bleeding and swelling, what to expect with swallowing and opening your mouth wide, bruising, having a fever and feeling sick, hygiene, eating and drinking guidelines, signs of infection, stitches, sedation and anesthesia, activity, smoking, and what to do if you have a dry socket are discussed. Contact numbers for both urgent and non-urgent questions are also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1786, "Après l’extraction des dents ou l’extraction des dents de sagesse", is also available.

Responsibility: Prepared by: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, QEII

Pamphlet Number: 0646

After throat surgery : Valley Regional Hospital

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. Otolaryngology. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number: 2341

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This pamphlet will help you with your care at home. Topics include: pain, activity, eating and drinking, mouth and throat care, and post-surgery directions for a direct laryngoscopy. There is also space to record your followup appointment and your doctor's contact information.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. Otolaryngology

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2023

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Laryngoscopy

Subjects (LCSH): Laryngoscopy

Abstract: This pamphlet will help you with your care at home. Topics include: pain, activity, eating and drinking, mouth and throat care, and post-surgery directions for a direct laryngoscopy. There is also space to record your followup appointment and your doctor's contact information.

Responsibility: Prepared by: Otolaryngology, Valley Regional Hospital

Pamphlet Number: 2341

After your brain tumour surgery : care at home

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Neurosurgery. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number: 1348

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This pamphlet is a guide for at home after brain tumour (tumor) surgery. Topics include: staples or stitches, activity, driving, taking care of your incision, washing your hair, eating and drinking, alcohol, and medication. Things to watch for (emergency symptoms) are listed. The pamphlet also includes information about recovery.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Neurosurgery

Alternate Title: After your brain tumor surgery : care at home

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2023

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Brain Neoplasms - surgery

Subjects (LCSH): Brain--Tumors; Tumors--Surgery; Brain--Cancer--Surgery

Abstract: This pamphlet is a guide for at home after brain tumour (tumor) surgery. Topics include: staples or stitches, activity, driving, taking care of your incision, washing your hair, eating and drinking, alcohol, and medication. Things to watch for (emergency symptoms) are listed. The pamphlet also includes information about recovery.

Notes: Previous title: Brain Tumour Surgery - A Guide for at Home

Responsibility: Prepared by: Division of Neurosurgery

Pamphlet Number: 1348

After your wired jaw surgery

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. 4.2 Plastic Surgery Unit. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number: 1690

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This pamphlet will help you learn what to expect after you have wired jaw surgery. Topics include wires and wire cutters, comfort and pain management, nausea and vomiting, eating and drinking, mouth care, smoking, what to do when you go home, and what to do in emergency situations.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. 4.2 Plastic Surgery Unit

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2024

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; Jaw - surgery

Subjects (LCSH): Jaws--Surgery

Abstract: This pamphlet will help you learn what to expect after you have wired jaw surgery. Topics include wires and wire cutters, comfort and pain management, nausea and vomiting, eating and drinking, mouth care, smoking, what to do when you go home, and what to do in emergency situations.

Responsibility: Prepared by: 4.2 Plastic Surgery Unit, QEII

Pamphlet Number: 1690

Après l’extraction des dents ou l’extraction des dents de sagesse

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number: 1786

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La présente publication fournit des informations sur ce à quoi il faut s’attendre après une chirurgie d’extraction des dents. On y traite de la douleur et de l’inconfort, du contrôle du saignement et de l’enflure, du fait de ne pas pouvoir ouvrir grand la bouche, de se sentir souffrant et fiévreux, de l’hygiène buccale, de l’alimentation, des signes d’infection, des points de suture, de la sédation et de l’anesthésie, de l’activité, du tabagisme et de quoi faire en cas d’alvéolite. On y fournit…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Alternate Title: After dental extractions or wisdom teeth removal

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2020

Format: Pamphlet

Language: French

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Molar, Third; Tooth - surgery; Surgery, Oral; Postoperative Care

Subjects (LCSH): Third molars; Teeth--Extraction; Mouth--Surgery; Postoperative care

Specialty: Oral Surgery

Abstract: La présente publication fournit des informations sur ce à quoi il faut s’attendre après une chirurgie d’extraction des dents. On y traite de la douleur et de l’inconfort, du contrôle du saignement et de l’enflure, du fait de ne pas pouvoir ouvrir grand la bouche, de se sentir souffrant et fiévreux, de l’hygiène buccale, de l’alimentation, des signes d’infection, des points de suture, de la sédation et de l’anesthésie, de l’activité, du tabagisme et de quoi faire en cas d’alvéolite. On y fournit aussi les numéros où appeler si vous avez des questions urgentes et non urgentes.; This pamphlet is a French translation of "After Dental Extractions or Wisdom Teeth Removal" pamphlet 0646. This pamphlet provides information about what to expect after having surgery to remove teeth. Pain and discomfort, controlling bleeding and swelling, what to expect with swallowing and opening your mouth wide, bruising, feeling unwell and having a fever, hygiene/mouth care, eating guidelines, signs of infection, stitches, sedation and anesthesia, activity, smoking, and what to do if you have a dry socket are discussed. Contact numbers for both urgent and non-urgent questions are also provided.

Notes: Previous title: Après l’extraction des dents ou l’enlèvement des dents de sagesse

Responsibility: Prepared by: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, QEII

Pamphlet Number: 1786

Arthroscopic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery : jaw joint surgery (outpatients)

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number: 1511

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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is also called the jaw joint. TMJ surgery is done to treat problems with your jaw joints (like diseases that cause pain and limit your jaw movement). This pamphlet includes what to expect after surgery (like recovery area, eating and drinking, swelling, stitches, pain, and physio sticks). A list of symptoms that require you to call the oral surgery resident are listed.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2024

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Temporomandibular Joint - surgery; Arthroscopy

Subjects (LCSH): Jaws--Surgery; Arthroscopy

Abstract: The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is also called the jaw joint. TMJ surgery is done to treat problems with your jaw joints (like diseases that cause pain and limit your jaw movement). This pamphlet includes what to expect after surgery (like recovery area, eating and drinking, swelling, stitches, pain, and physio sticks). A list of symptoms that require you to call the oral surgery resident are listed.

Responsibility: Prepared by: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pamphlet Number: 1511

Autologous stem cell transplant

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. BMT Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

Pamphlet Number: 0260

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This pamphlet provides information about the process of a stem cell transplant using your own stem cells. Informaton about stem cell transplants and stem cell collection is provided. Also included is information about before your stem cell collection, phases of the process, side effects of high dose chemotherapy, admission, moving to the Medical Day Unit (MDU), the importance of MedicAlert® identification, outpatient care, and what to expect after your transplant. Information on lodging, parki…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. BMT Program

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2021

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (63 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Stem Cell Transplantation; Transplantation, Autologous

Subjects (LCSH): Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc.; Stem cells--Transplantation; Autotransplantation

Specialty: Hematology

Abstract: This pamphlet provides information about the process of a stem cell transplant using your own stem cells. Informaton about stem cell transplants and stem cell collection is provided. Also included is information about before your stem cell collection, phases of the process, side effects of high dose chemotherapy, admission, moving to the Medical Day Unit (MDU), the importance of MedicAlert® identification, outpatient care, and what to expect after your transplant. Information on lodging, parking, program policies, shingles, vaccinations, emotional health, healthy eating, and physical activity is also given.

Responsibility: Prepared by: QEII BMT Program

Pamphlet Number: 0260

Cardiac surgery

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiovascular Surgery. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number: 1731

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This pamphlet was created by the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Nova Scotia Health to give you and your support persons information about getting heart surgery. It has information about what you can do before your surgery to help it go well, what will happen during your hospital stay, and what you can do after your surgery to have a good recovery. Topics include discharge (leaving the hospital) planning, your surgery timeline, your health care team, information about the heart and your su…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiovascular Surgery

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2023

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (53 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Cardiovascular Diseases - surgery; Preoperative Care; Postoperative Care

Subjects (LCSH): Cardiovascular system--Surgery; Preoperative care; Postoperative care

Specialty: Cardiovascular System; Surgery

Abstract: This pamphlet was created by the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Nova Scotia Health to give you and your support persons information about getting heart surgery. It has information about what you can do before your surgery to help it go well, what will happen during your hospital stay, and what you can do after your surgery to have a good recovery. Topics include discharge (leaving the hospital) planning, your surgery timeline, your health care team, information about the heart and your surgery, common concerns after surgery, and discharge and follow-up. It also includes information about the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, heart healthy eating guidelines, and questions you may have.

Responsibility: Prepared by: Cardiovascular Surgery, QEII

Pamphlet Number: 1731

Conseils alimentaires pour la santé du cœur

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: 1218

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Avoir une alimentation saine peut aider à réduire les risques de maladies cardiaques par un contrôle de son poids, la baisse du taux de cholestérol ainsi que la prévention ou le contrôle de l’hypertension artérielle. Ce dépliant donne des conseils pour avoir une alimentation saine, notamment réduire sa consommation de sel, consommer plus de fibres ainsi que de fruits et de légumes, et consommer moins de sucre et de matières grasses. Il offre de plus une liste de ressources. ; This pamphlet is a…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2022

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Heart Diseases - diet therapy; Heart Diseases - prevention & control; Diet, Fat-Restricted; Diet, Sodium-Restricted

Subjects (LCSH): Heart--Diseases--Diet therapy; Heart--Diseases--Prevention; Salt-free diet; Low-fat diet; Low-fat foods

Abstract: Avoir une alimentation saine peut aider à réduire les risques de maladies cardiaques par un contrôle de son poids, la baisse du taux de cholestérol ainsi que la prévention ou le contrôle de l’hypertension artérielle. Ce dépliant donne des conseils pour avoir une alimentation saine, notamment réduire sa consommation de sel, consommer plus de fibres ainsi que de fruits et de légumes, et consommer moins de sucre et de matières grasses. Il offre de plus une liste de ressources.; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Heart healthy eating tips" pamphlet 0524. Healthy eating can help lower your risk of heart disease by controlling your weight, lowering your cholesterol, and preventing or controlling high blood pressure. Suggestions for healthy eating are offered such as tips for lowering your salt intake, increasing fibre, tips to help you eat more vegetables and fruit, and how to eat less sugar and fat. A list of resources is given.

Notes: Previous title: Conseils alimentaires favorisant la santé cardiaque

Responsibility: Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services

Pamphlet Number: 1218

Conseils nutritionnels après une chirurgie de la mâchoire

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

Pamphlet Number: 1585

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Il est important de bien manger pour aider votre corps à guérir. Lorsque vous avez des broches dans les mâchoires ou des élastiques en place, vous devez apporter quelques changements à votre alimentation pour obtenir les nutriments dont votre corps a besoin. Ce dépliant donne des conseils qui peuvent vous aider. Les sujets abordés sont les suivants : un plan de repas, comment faciliter l'alimentation, les choses importantes à faire à la maison, comment prévenir les intoxications alimentaires, l…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2021

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Diet - Guideline; Nutrition; Jaw - surgery; Postoperative Care

Subjects (LCSH): Diet therapy; Nutrition; Jaws--Surgery; Postoperative care

Specialty: Food and Nutrition

Abstract: Il est important de bien manger pour aider votre corps à guérir. Lorsque vous avez des broches dans les mâchoires ou des élastiques en place, vous devez apporter quelques changements à votre alimentation pour obtenir les nutriments dont votre corps a besoin. Ce dépliant donne des conseils qui peuvent vous aider. Les sujets abordés sont les suivants : un plan de repas, comment faciliter l'alimentation, les choses importantes à faire à la maison, comment prévenir les intoxications alimentaires, les boissons nutritives, un exemple de menu, des idées et des conseils pour mélangeurs, des conseils pour faire des smoothies ainsi que des façons d'ajouter des calories et des protéines. Les recettes sont incluses.; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0566, "Nutrition Guidelines After Jaw Surgery". It is important to eat well to help your body heal. When your jaws are wired or you have elastics in place, you will need to make a few changes to the foods you eat to get the nutrition your body needs. This pamphlet gives tips that can help. Topics include a meal plan, how to make eating easier, important things to do at home, how to prevent food poisoning, nutritional drinks, a sample menu, blending ideas and tips, smoothie-making tips, and ways to add calories and protein. Recipes are included.

Notes: Previous title: Régime à base d’aliments en purée

Responsibility: Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services

Pamphlet Number: 1585

Conseils pour une alimentation riche en fibres

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.

Pamphlet Number: 2064

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Information sur les deux types de fibres alimentaires, solubles et insolubles, et conseils sur la façon d’augmenter votre consommation de fibres. Un exemple de plan pour les repas est fourni. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0556 “Tips for High Fibre Eating". Information on the two types of fibre found in foods, soluble and insoluble, as well as tips on how to increase your fibre intake are provided. A sample meal plan is listed.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services

Alternate Title: Tips for high fibre eating

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2019

Format: Pamphlet

Language: French

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Dietary Fiber

Subjects (LCSH): Food--Fiber content; Fiber in human nutrition

Specialty: Food and Nutrition

Abstract: Information sur les deux types de fibres alimentaires, solubles et insolubles, et conseils sur la façon d’augmenter votre consommation de fibres. Un exemple de plan pour les repas est fourni.; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0556 “Tips for High Fibre Eating". Information on the two types of fibre found in foods, soluble and insoluble, as well as tips on how to increase your fibre intake are provided. A sample meal plan is listed.

Responsibility: Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services

Pamphlet Number: 2064

Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) : VG site

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: 1084

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Corrective jaw surgery corrects jaw deformities. This is done to prevent damage to your jaw joints, teeth, and muscles. Corrective jaw surgery is also used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This pamphlet explains what to expect on the day of your surgery, right after your surgery, and at home. Topics include prescriptions, oral (mouth) hygiene, eating guidelines, activity, lip and jaw exercises, elastics, nasal congestion, scissors, nosebleeds, infection, and vomiting. A discharge checkli…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Alternate Title: Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) : Victoria General site

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2022

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; Jaw - surgery

Subjects (LCSH): Jaws--Surgery

Specialty: Oral Surgery

Abstract: Corrective jaw surgery corrects jaw deformities. This is done to prevent damage to your jaw joints, teeth, and muscles. Corrective jaw surgery is also used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This pamphlet explains what to expect on the day of your surgery, right after your surgery, and at home. Topics include prescriptions, oral (mouth) hygiene, eating guidelines, activity, lip and jaw exercises, elastics, nasal congestion, scissors, nosebleeds, infection, and vomiting. A discharge checklist and contact numbers for urgent and non-urgent questions are included.

Notes: Previous title: Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery)

Responsibility: Prepared by: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, QEII

Pamphlet Number: 1084

DASH : Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: 1158

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Hypertension (high blood pressure) causes your heart to work harder. This can harm your arteries and vital organs. High blood pressure can cause heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. If you have high blood pressure, eating healthy, balanced meals and lowering your sodium (salt) intake can help. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension are: high in low fat dairy products, abundant (high) in fruits and vegetables, restricted in sodium (salt), and heart healthy (low in total fat, saturated fat…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services

Alternate Title: The DASH Diet: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2022

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Hypertension - diet therapy; Blood Pressure

Subjects (LCSH): Hypertension; Blood pressure; Salt-free diet

Abstract: Hypertension (high blood pressure) causes your heart to work harder. This can harm your arteries and vital organs. High blood pressure can cause heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. If you have high blood pressure, eating healthy, balanced meals and lowering your sodium (salt) intake can help. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension are: high in low fat dairy products, abundant (high) in fruits and vegetables, restricted in sodium (salt), and heart healthy (low in total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and trans fat). Best choices and foods to avoid are listed. How to read a food label is provided. Recommended daily serving sizes and additional resources are included.

Notes: Previous title: The DASH Diet: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

Responsibility: Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services

Pamphlet Number: 1158

Depression

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: 0766

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Depression is a treatable brain illness that can cause feeling sad or low most of the day, having little energy, loss of interest in your usual activities, trouble sleeping or sleeping all the time, eating a lot more or a lot less, and poor concentration. This pamphlet explains what causes depression, how it is treated, and where you can get help.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions Program

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2022

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document [2] p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Depression

Subjects (LCSH): Depression, Mental

Abstract: Depression is a treatable brain illness that can cause feeling sad or low most of the day, having little energy, loss of interest in your usual activities, trouble sleeping or sleeping all the time, eating a lot more or a lot less, and poor concentration. This pamphlet explains what causes depression, how it is treated, and where you can get help.

Responsibility: Prepared by: Mental Health and Addictions Program

Pamphlet Number: 0766

Deuil : surmonter les difficultés

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legacy of Life and Critical Care Organ Donation. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number: 2147

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La mort d'un proche entraîne de nombreux changements dans votre vie. En vous adaptant et en réagissant à ces changements, vous serez confronté à des défis. Rappelez-vous que vous n’êtes pas seul. Ce dépliant contient des suggestions pratiques pour faire face aux difficultés courantes auxquelles vous pourriez faire face en période de deuil. Les sujets traités comprennent la prise de décisions, les affaires financières, les effets personnels, les souvenirs d'événements récents, certaines pièces o…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legacy of Life and Critical Care Organ Donation

Alternate Title: Grief : coping with challenges

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2020

Format: Pamphlet

Language: French

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Bereavement; Grief

Subjects (LCSH): Death; Grief

Specialty: Palliative Care

Abstract: La mort d'un proche entraîne de nombreux changements dans votre vie. En vous adaptant et en réagissant à ces changements, vous serez confronté à des défis. Rappelez-vous que vous n’êtes pas seul. Ce dépliant contient des suggestions pratiques pour faire face aux difficultés courantes auxquelles vous pourriez faire face en période de deuil. Les sujets traités comprennent la prise de décisions, les affaires financières, les effets personnels, les souvenirs d'événements récents, certaines pièces ou certains endroits, les changements dans les relations, les dates et événements spéciaux, les rêves et manifestations de la personne décédée, votre santé, le sommeil et l'alimentation.; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Grief: Coping with Challenges" pamphlet 0977. The death of someone important to you brings many changes in your life. As you adjust and respond to these changes, you will face challenges. Please remember: you are not alone. This pamphlet includes practical suggestions about dealing with common challenges you may face when you are grieving. Topics include making decisions, financial affairs, personal effects, memories of recent events, certain rooms or places, changes in relationships, special dates and events, dreams and visitations, looking after your health, sleep, and eating.

Responsibility: Created by: Victoria Hospice, modified with permission. Adapted by: Legacy of Life and Critical Care Organ Donation

Pamphlet Number: 2147

Does my child or adolescent have an eating disorder?

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service, IWK Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: 2306

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This guide explains what to do if you think your child or adolescent (teen) may have an eating disorder. Your support is very important in helping your child or adolescent. A list of resources is included.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service; IWK Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2022

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Feeding and Eating Disorders - prevention & control; Child; Adolescent

Subjects (LCSH): Eating disorders--Treatment; Children; Teenagers

Abstract: This guide explains what to do if you think your child or adolescent (teen) may have an eating disorder. Your support is very important in helping your child or adolescent. A list of resources is included.

Responsibility: Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service, Nova Scotia Health & IWK Health

Pamphlet Number: 2306

Eating Disorder Inpatient Program

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37615

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: 2304

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The Eating Disorder Inpatient Program is a voluntary inpatient program for people over the age of 17 who have an eating disorder. This pamphlet gives information about who the Eating Disorder Inpatient Program is for and where it is located, your health care team, what will happen on your first day, and what treatment you will have. Information about passes, visitors, and how your support person(s) can help with your recovery is also included.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2022

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Feeding and Eating Disorders - prevention & control; Inpatients

Subjects (LCSH): Eating disorders--Treatment

Abstract: The Eating Disorder Inpatient Program is a voluntary inpatient program for people over the age of 17 who have an eating disorder. This pamphlet gives information about who the Eating Disorder Inpatient Program is for and where it is located, your health care team, what will happen on your first day, and what treatment you will have. Information about passes, visitors, and how your support person(s) can help with your recovery is also included.

Responsibility: Prepared by: Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service

Pamphlet Number: 2304

Eating Disorders Program : Central Zone

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35746

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eating Disorder Clinic. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number: 1714

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This pamphlet explains what an eating disorder is, lists common eating disorders, and gives information about the Central Zone (CZ) Eating Disorders Program. It includes information on who the program is for, what the treatment includes, who is on your health care team, and what is expected of you while you are working with the program.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eating Disorder Clinic

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2023

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Feeding and Eating Disorders - rehabilitation; Feeding and Eating Disorders - therapy

Subjects (LCSH): Eating disorders--Treatment

Specialty: Mental Health and Addictions

Abstract: This pamphlet explains what an eating disorder is, lists common eating disorders, and gives information about the Central Zone (CZ) Eating Disorders Program. It includes information on who the program is for, what the treatment includes, who is on your health care team, and what is expected of you while you are working with the program.

Notes: Previous title: Eating Disorder Clinic

Responsibility: Prepared by: Eating Disorder Clinic

Pamphlet Number: 1714

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