Parathyroidectomy and kidney disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34702
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nephrology/Dialysis Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0739
- Available Online
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Parathyroidectomy is a surgery that removes your parathyroid glands. Your parathyroid glands are in your neck (usually on the back of the thyroid gland). They help to control your blood calcium and phosporous levels. Hyperparathyroidism is when one or more of the parathyroid glands makes too much parathyroid hormone in your blood. If this happens, you will need a parathyroidectomy. This pamphlet explains what a parathyroidectomy is, the possible complications with this surgery, care after surge…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nephrology/Dialysis Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (11 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Parathyroidectomy
- Kidney Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Parathyroidectomy
- Kidneys--Diseases
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- Parathyroidectomy is a surgery that removes your parathyroid glands. Your parathyroid glands are in your neck (usually on the back of the thyroid gland). They help to control your blood calcium and phosporous levels. Hyperparathyroidism is when one or more of the parathyroid glands makes too much parathyroid hormone in your blood. If this happens, you will need a parathyroidectomy. This pamphlet explains what a parathyroidectomy is, the possible complications with this surgery, care after surgery, how to take care of your incision, blood work, medications, and symptoms that need medical attention right away. A medication chart is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nephrology/Dialysis Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0739
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1573
- Available Online
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Blepharitis is a chronic (ongoing) inflammation (swelling) of the eyelids. It is a common problem. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of blepharitis and how it is treated. Topics include keeping your eyelids clean, how to use a warm compress and create a warm compress bundle, and how to clean your eyelids. Information about what you can do to help your symptoms is also included.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Alternate Title
- Eyelid inflammation
- Meibomian gland dysfunction
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blepharitis
- Eyelid Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Eyelids--Diseases
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- Blepharitis is a chronic (ongoing) inflammation (swelling) of the eyelids. It is a common problem. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of blepharitis and how it is treated. Topics include keeping your eyelids clean, how to use a warm compress and create a warm compress bundle, and how to clean your eyelids. Information about what you can do to help your symptoms is also included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1573
Parotidectomy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35831
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0359
- Available Online
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A parotidectomy is surgery to remove your parotid gland(s). The parotid glands are large salivary glands. They are on the side of your face, just in front of and below your ears. This pamphlet explains what will happen right after surgery, care at home, follow-up care, and symptoms that need immediate medical attention.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Parotidectomy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Parotidectomy
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Abstract
- A parotidectomy is surgery to remove your parotid gland(s). The parotid glands are large salivary glands. They are on the side of your face, just in front of and below your ears. This pamphlet explains what will happen right after surgery, care at home, follow-up care, and symptoms that need immediate medical attention.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0359
Thyroid eye disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35895
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1840
- Available Online
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Thyroid eye disease (also known as Graves’ eye disease) may happen when you have a problem with your thyroid gland. Graves’ eye disease can affect the skin, fat and muscles around your eyeball. It can cause redness and swelling within your eye socket. This pamphlet explains how thyroid eye disease is diagnosed, what the treatment is, and what you can do to help. The French version of this pamphlet 1919, "Ophtalmopathie thyroïdienne", is also available.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Eye Diseases
- Thyroid Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Eye--Diseases
- Thyroid gland--Diseases
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- Thyroid eye disease (also known as Graves’ eye disease) may happen when you have a problem with your thyroid gland. Graves’ eye disease can affect the skin, fat and muscles around your eyeball. It can cause redness and swelling within your eye socket. This pamphlet explains how thyroid eye disease is diagnosed, what the treatment is, and what you can do to help. The French version of this pamphlet 1919, "Ophtalmopathie thyroïdienne", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1840
Ophtalmopathie thyroïdienne
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36482
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1919
- Available Online
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L’ophtalmopathie thyroïdienne (maladie de Basedow, maladie de Graves) peut se présenter si vous avez des problèmes de glande thyroïde. L’ophtalmopathie thyroïdienne peut toucher la peau, le gras et les muscles entourant le globe oculaire. Elle peut entraîner de la rougeur et de l’enflure dans l’orbite. Dans le présent dépliant, nous vous expliquons comment elle est diagnostiquée et traitée et ce que vous pouvez faire pour améliorer la situation. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Thyro…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Alternate Title
- Thyroid eye disease
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Thyroid Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Eye--Diseases
- Thyroid gland--Diseases
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- L’ophtalmopathie thyroïdienne (maladie de Basedow, maladie de Graves) peut se présenter si vous avez des problèmes de glande thyroïde. L’ophtalmopathie thyroïdienne peut toucher la peau, le gras et les muscles entourant le globe oculaire. Elle peut entraîner de la rougeur et de l’enflure dans l’orbite. Dans le présent dépliant, nous vous expliquons comment elle est diagnostiquée et traitée et ce que vous pouvez faire pour améliorer la situation.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Thyroid Eye Disease" pamphlet 1840. Thyroid eye disease (also known as Graves’ eye disease) may happen when you have a problem with your thyroid gland. Graves’ eye disease can affect the skin, fat and muscles around your eyeball. It can cause redness and swelling within your eye socket. This pamphlet explains how thyroid eye disease is diagnosed, what the treatment is, and what you can do to help.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1919
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37500
Nova Scotia Health Authority. GU Cancer Site Team.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4010
- Available Online
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The prostate is a gland that makes seminal fluid. Prostate cancer is a disease where cancer cells start to grow in the prostate gland. These cancer cells grow into a tumor and can spread to other parts of the body such as the bones and lymph nodes. This pamphlet explains what causes prostate cancer, what hormones are, what testosterone does, how hormone therapy works for prostate cancer, how long you will be on hormone therapy, and side effects. A list of resources for further information is pr…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. GU Cancer Site Team
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Prostatic Neoplasms
- Hormones
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Prostate--Cancer--Treatment
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Urogenital System
- Abstract
- The prostate is a gland that makes seminal fluid. Prostate cancer is a disease where cancer cells start to grow in the prostate gland. These cancer cells grow into a tumor and can spread to other parts of the body such as the bones and lymph nodes. This pamphlet explains what causes prostate cancer, what hormones are, what testosterone does, how hormone therapy works for prostate cancer, how long you will be on hormone therapy, and side effects. A list of resources for further information is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: GU Cancer Site Team; Approved by: Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 4010
After your thyroid surgery : Dartmouth General Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35627
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. ENT Surgery, Dartmouth General Hospital.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1628
- Available Online
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Incision care, pain management, how to position your bed after surgery, and instructions for activity and diet are listed. A list of symptoms that need the attention of your surgeon, a list of important phone numbers, and information about your post-operative appointment are also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2184, "Après votre opération de la thyroïde à l’hôpital général de Dartmouth", is also available.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. ENT Surgery, Dartmouth General Hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Thyroid Gland - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Thyroid Gland--Surgery
- Specialty
- Dartmouth General Hospital
- Abstract
- Incision care, pain management, how to position your bed after surgery, and instructions for activity and diet are listed. A list of symptoms that need the attention of your surgeon, a list of important phone numbers, and information about your post-operative appointment are also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2184, "Après votre opération de la thyroïde à l’hôpital général de Dartmouth", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: After your thyroid surgery : what you need to know - Dartmouth General Hospital
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ENT Surgery, Dartmouth General Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 1628
Punctum plugs
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36696
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0094
- Available Online
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Tears are made by the lacrimal gland and other tear glands around the eyes. They drain through each punctum into the lacrimal sac, and then into the nose. The puncta are 2 small openings at the nose end of each eyelid. Small silicone (rubber) plugs can be placed into one or both puncta. The plugs block the openings, letting more moisture stay on your eyes to help with dry eyes. If the plugs have openings, they help your tears to drain better. This pamphlet explains what will happen when the pun…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lacrimal Apparatus--surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Lacrimal apparatus--Surgery
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- Tears are made by the lacrimal gland and other tear glands around the eyes. They drain through each punctum into the lacrimal sac, and then into the nose. The puncta are 2 small openings at the nose end of each eyelid. Small silicone (rubber) plugs can be placed into one or both puncta. The plugs block the openings, letting more moisture stay on your eyes to help with dry eyes. If the plugs have openings, they help your tears to drain better. This pamphlet explains what will happen when the punctum plug(s) is put in and after the plug(s) is put in. Contact info for the VG pharmacy is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 0094
Après votre opération de la thyroïde à l’hôpital général de Dartmouth
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37486
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. ENT Surgery, Dartmouth General Hospital.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2184
- Available Online
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Ce dépliant traite des soins de l'incision, de la gestion de la douleur, du positionnement dans le lit après l'opération et des instructions relatives à l'activité et à l'alimentation. On y trouve aussi une liste des symptômes qui nécessitent l'attention de votre chirurgien, une liste des numéros de téléphone importants et de l'information sur votre rendez-vous postopératoire. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "After Your Thyroid Surgery: Dartmouth General Hospital" pamphlet 1628. Inci…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. ENT Surgery, Dartmouth General Hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Thyroid Gland - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Thyroid Gland--Surgery
- Specialty
- Dartmouth General Hospital
- Abstract
- Ce dépliant traite des soins de l'incision, de la gestion de la douleur, du positionnement dans le lit après l'opération et des instructions relatives à l'activité et à l'alimentation. On y trouve aussi une liste des symptômes qui nécessitent l'attention de votre chirurgien, une liste des numéros de téléphone importants et de l'information sur votre rendez-vous postopératoire.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "After Your Thyroid Surgery: Dartmouth General Hospital" pamphlet 1628. Incision care, pain management, how to position your bed after surgery, and instructions for activity and diet are listed. A list of symptoms that need the attention of your surgeon, a list of important phone numbers, and information about your post-operative appointment are also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ENT Surgery, Dartmouth General Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2184
Thyroid gland and parathyroid gland surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35768
Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1183
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what the thyroid and parathyroid glands are and what they do. Types of thyroid and parathyroid surgeries are listed. This pamphlet also explains what to expect after surgery, how to care for your incision, and symptoms requiring a visit to the Emergency Department.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Thyroid Gland - surgery
- Parathyroid Glands - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Thyroid Gland--Surgery
- Parathyroid glands--Surgery
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what the thyroid and parathyroid glands are and what they do. Types of thyroid and parathyroid surgeries are listed. This pamphlet also explains what to expect after surgery, how to care for your incision, and symptoms requiring a visit to the Emergency Department.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: General Surgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 1183
What Happens Now? : Living Beyond Cancer : Follow up Care for Thyroid Cancer Patients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37377
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0063
- Available Online
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Guide for thyroid cancer survivors describing recommended follow-up care and what to expect next. Lists supports and resources available.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (15 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Aftercare
- Cancer Survivors
- Self Care
- Thyroid Neoplasms - rehabilitation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Self-care, Health
- Thyroid gland--Cancer--Patients--Home care
- Abstract
- Guide for thyroid cancer survivors describing recommended follow-up care and what to expect next. Lists supports and resources available.
- Responsibility
- approved by Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 0063
