Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2353
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what a callus is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a callus is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Callosities
- Foot
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what a callus is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a callus is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Foot Clinic, Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2353
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2354
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what a corn is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a corn is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Callosities
- Foot
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Foot
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what a corn is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a corn is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Foot Clinic, Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2354
Plantar warts
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38202
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2355
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what a plantar wart is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a plantar wart is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Papillomaviruses
- Foot
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what a plantar wart is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a plantar wart is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Foot Clinic, Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2355
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2356
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what a thick nail is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a thick nail is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what a thick nail is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a thick nail is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Foot Clinic, Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2356
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2362
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what a seed corn is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a seed corn is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Callosities
- Foot
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Corn--Seeds--Anatomy
- Foot
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what a seed corn is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a seed corn is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Foot Clinic, Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2362
Hemosiderin staining
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38204
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2352
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what hemosiderin staining is and its causes. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for hemosiderin staining is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pigments, Biological
- Leg
- Dermatitis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Skin--Inflammation
- Pigments
- Leg
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what hemosiderin staining is and its causes. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for hemosiderin staining is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Foot Clinic, Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2352
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cobequid Community Health Centre. Respiratory Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1454
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Asthma is inflammation (irritation, reddening, and swelling) of the airways (breathing passages) in the lungs. This makes it hard for air to flow in and out of the lungs. This pamphlet explains how asthma is diagnosed and managed. It covers what you will learn in asthma education sessions. The French version of this pamphlet 2106, "Asthme", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cobequid Community Health Centre. Respiratory Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Asthma
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Asthma
- Abstract
- Asthma is inflammation (irritation, reddening, and swelling) of the airways (breathing passages) in the lungs. This makes it hard for air to flow in and out of the lungs. This pamphlet explains how asthma is diagnosed and managed. It covers what you will learn in asthma education sessions. The French version of this pamphlet 2106, "Asthme", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Respiratory Services, Cobequid Community Health Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1454
The Highly Sensitized Patient Program (HSP) for kidney transplant patients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36746
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2132
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A highly sensitized patient has a high amount of antibodies. This makes them more likely to reject an organ after transplant. This pamphlet explains how to know if you are highly sensitized, and how the Highly Sensitized Patient Program works.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- 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)
- Kidney transplantation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- A highly sensitized patient has a high amount of antibodies. This makes them more likely to reject an organ after transplant. This pamphlet explains how to know if you are highly sensitized, and how the Highly Sensitized Patient Program works.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2132
Quality care for surgery patients : Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36644
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Perioperative/Surgical Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2053
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative was developed by surgeons to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of surgical care. The program makes hospitals aware of issues you may have during or after surgery. It also uses information from your 1-year follow-up visit to check for long-term complications.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Perioperative/Surgical Services
- Alternate Title
- SVS VQI
- 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)
- General Surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- The Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative was developed by surgeons to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of surgical care. The program makes hospitals aware of issues you may have during or after surgery. It also uses information from your 1-year follow-up visit to check for long-term complications.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Perioperative/Surgical Services, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 2053
Unit 8.1 : orthopedic medicine - Halifax Infirmary (HI)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35905
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedics.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1848
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Unit 8.1 is for people who have a health condition that needs to be treated right away. Topics include: Home First and discharge planning, what to expect on the unit, who makes up your health care team, visiting, how your loved ones can help you in the hospital, rights and privacy, TV service, helpful information (parking, personal belongings, conveniences, accomodations for visitors, wi-fi). Important phone numbers are also provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedics
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (20 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospital Units
- Orthopedics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital wards
- Orthopedics
- Abstract
- Unit 8.1 is for people who have a health condition that needs to be treated right away. Topics include: Home First and discharge planning, what to expect on the unit, who makes up your health care team, visiting, how your loved ones can help you in the hospital, rights and privacy, TV service, helpful information (parking, personal belongings, conveniences, accomodations for visitors, wi-fi). Important phone numbers are also provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Welcome to 8.1 Orthopaedics : Halifax Infirmary site
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Unit 8.1, HI, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1848
Endoscopic sinus surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34459
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0512
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The sinuses are cavities (spaces) in the bones of the face and head. They have a lining that makes mucus. They can get inflamed (red and swollen) for many reasons. This can lead to nasal blockage (blocked nose), loss of smell, and sometimes pain. Surgery may be needed if medical treatment does not help the problem. This pamphlet explains what endoscopic sinus surgery is, how to get ready for surgery, what will happen after surgery, and care at home. A list of symptoms requiring immediate medic…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Otolaryngology
- 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)
- Endoscopy
- Sinusitis - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Endoscopy
- Sinusitis--Surgery
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Abstract
- The sinuses are cavities (spaces) in the bones of the face and head. They have a lining that makes mucus. They can get inflamed (red and swollen) for many reasons. This can lead to nasal blockage (blocked nose), loss of smell, and sometimes pain. Surgery may be needed if medical treatment does not help the problem. This pamphlet explains what endoscopic sinus surgery is, how to get ready for surgery, what will happen after surgery, and care at home. A list of symptoms requiring immediate medical attention is provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology
- Pamphlet Number
- 0512
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
- View Pamphlet
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…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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
Patient care needs assessment : East Coast Forensic Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37565
Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2266
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A Patient Care Needs Assessment (PCNA) helps us find out the health needs of all East Coast Forensic Hospital rehabilitation (rehab) patients. A PCNA considers many things (such as your physiology, psychology, social support, behaviour, and development) that may affect your health and recovery. A PCNA makes sure that the services you may need for your rehabilitation and recovery are available to you. Information about how the assessment will help and how you will be involved is provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Needs Assessment
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Needs assessment
- Mental health facilities--Discharge planning
- Abstract
- A Patient Care Needs Assessment (PCNA) helps us find out the health needs of all East Coast Forensic Hospital rehabilitation (rehab) patients. A PCNA considers many things (such as your physiology, psychology, social support, behaviour, and development) that may affect your health and recovery. A PCNA makes sure that the services you may need for your rehabilitation and recovery are available to you. Information about how the assessment will help and how you will be involved is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2266
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) : Inherited Heart Disease Clinic
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34669
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Inherited Heart Disease Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0631
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy thickens the heart muscle. It usually affects the wall between the 2 bottom chambers (called the septum). When the muscle thickens, it gets stiff. This makes it hard for the bottom chambers to relax and fill with blood before each heartbeat. Thick heart muscle can cause scar tissue. Scar tissue can put you at a higher risk of dangerous, fast heart rhythms. The pamphlet gives the cause of HCM, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Further resources are also given.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Inherited Heart Disease Clinic
- 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)
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Cardiomyopathy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart--Hypertrophy
- Myocardium--Diseases
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular system
- Abstract
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy thickens the heart muscle. It usually affects the wall between the 2 bottom chambers (called the septum). When the muscle thickens, it gets stiff. This makes it hard for the bottom chambers to relax and fill with blood before each heartbeat. Thick heart muscle can cause scar tissue. Scar tissue can put you at a higher risk of dangerous, fast heart rhythms. The pamphlet gives the cause of HCM, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Further resources are also given.
- Notes
- Previous title: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) : Inherited Heart Disease (IHD) Clinic
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Inherited Heart Disease Clinic, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0631
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) : Inherited Heart Disease Clinic
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34671
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Inherited Heart Disease Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0629
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
In dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), the heart muscle becomes weak. This makes it harder for the heart to pump blood out to the body. This causes the bottom chambers to dilate (stretch). A weak heart can also cause fluid to build up in your lungs (causing shortness of breath), ankles, or belly (causing swelling). DCM may also change your heart's electrical activity. This can cause fast heart rhythms. The pamphlet gives the causes of DCM, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Further resources also gi…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Inherited Heart Disease Clinic
- 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)
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Cardiomyopathy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart--Hypertrophy
- Myocardium--Diseases
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular system
- Abstract
- In dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), the heart muscle becomes weak. This makes it harder for the heart to pump blood out to the body. This causes the bottom chambers to dilate (stretch). A weak heart can also cause fluid to build up in your lungs (causing shortness of breath), ankles, or belly (causing swelling). DCM may also change your heart's electrical activity. This can cause fast heart rhythms. The pamphlet gives the causes of DCM, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Further resources also given.
- Notes
- Previous title: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) : Inherited Heart Disease (IHD) Clinic
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Inherited Heart Disease Clinic, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0629
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0057
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A type of bacteria called Legionella pneumophilia (Legionella) is commonly found in water. This bacteria rarely makes healthy people sick. Water rules do not apply to all patients. Depending on your medical condition or illness, your nurses will tell you if you need to follow these Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) water rules. The French version of this pamphlet 1716, "Règles de sécurité liées à l’eau", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Legionnaires' Disease - prevention & control
- Bacterial Infections - prevention & control
- Respiratory Tract Infections - prevention & control
- Infection Control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Legionnaires' disease--Prevention
- Communicable diseases--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patients--Safety measures
- Abstract
- A type of bacteria called Legionella pneumophilia (Legionella) is commonly found in water. This bacteria rarely makes healthy people sick. Water rules do not apply to all patients. Depending on your medical condition or illness, your nurses will tell you if you need to follow these Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) water rules. The French version of this pamphlet 1716, "Règles de sécurité liées à l’eau", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 0057
Options for birth after cesarean
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35904
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1847
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
If you had your baby by cesarean birth (sometimes called “cesarean delivery”, “c-section”, or “CS”), you can still have a vaginal birth in your next pregnancy. This is called a Trial of Labour after Cesarean (TOLAC) or a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC). What makes a VBAC safe and successful, and benefits and risks of VBAC are listed. The French version of this pamphlet 1891, "Choix d’accouchement après une césarienne", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Alternate Title
- Options for birth after caesarean section
- Options for birth after cesarean section
- Options for birth after c-section
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Vaginal Birth after Cesarean
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Childbirth
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- If you had your baby by cesarean birth (sometimes called “cesarean delivery”, “c-section”, or “CS”), you can still have a vaginal birth in your next pregnancy. This is called a Trial of Labour after Cesarean (TOLAC) or a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC). What makes a VBAC safe and successful, and benefits and risks of VBAC are listed. The French version of this pamphlet 1891, "Choix d’accouchement après une césarienne", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group Adapted from: PL-0902 with permission of IWK Health, Halifax NS © 2015
- Pamphlet Number
- 1847
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
- View Pamphlet
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…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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
Warfarin sodium
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36501
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pharmacy Services, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hematology Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0373
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Warfarin sodium is a type of medication called an oral (by mouth) anticoagulant. An anticoagulant makes your blood less likely to clot (thicken into a clump). This medication helps to prevent and treat abnormal blood clotting. This pamphlet explains what warfarin sodium is, why you may need it, how to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. Information about INR blood tests, drug and food interactions, possible side effects, and safety precautions is included. Contact information for the An…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pharmacy Services
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hematology Services
- Alternate Title
- Coumadin
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Warfarin
- Anticoagulants
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Warfarin
- Anticoagulants (Medicine)
- Specialty
- Medications
- Abstract
- Warfarin sodium is a type of medication called an oral (by mouth) anticoagulant. An anticoagulant makes your blood less likely to clot (thicken into a clump). This medication helps to prevent and treat abnormal blood clotting. This pamphlet explains what warfarin sodium is, why you may need it, how to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. Information about INR blood tests, drug and food interactions, possible side effects, and safety precautions is included. Contact information for the Anticoagulation Clinic and the Thrombosis Anticoagulation Program is provided. The French translation of this pamphlet 2063, "Warfarine sodique" is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Warfarin sodium, an oral anticoagulant
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pharmacy Services and Hematology Services, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0373
Lanthanum (Fosrenol) and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35370
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1466
- Available Online
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Lanthanum (LAN-tha-num) is a medication used to lower the amount of phosphorus (a mineral that builds strong bones and teeth) in your blood. Lanthanum binds (attaches) to the phosphorus in the foods you eat and stops your body from taking it in. A person with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is less able to remove phosphorus from their body. When there is too much phosphorus in your blood, it pushes calcium out of your bones. This makes your bones weaker. Hemodialysis can remove some of the extra …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- 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)
- Renal Insufficiency, Chronic - drug therapy
- Renal Dialysis
- Lanthanum
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Chronic renal failure
- Kidneys--Diseases--Treatment
- Hemodialysis
- Abstract
- Lanthanum (LAN-tha-num) is a medication used to lower the amount of phosphorus (a mineral that builds strong bones and teeth) in your blood. Lanthanum binds (attaches) to the phosphorus in the foods you eat and stops your body from taking it in. A person with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is less able to remove phosphorus from their body. When there is too much phosphorus in your blood, it pushes calcium out of your bones. This makes your bones weaker. Hemodialysis can remove some of the extra phosphorus, but you may need a medication like lanthanam to remove more. Fosrenol® is the brand name for lanthanum. This pamphlet explains how to take lanthanum, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.
- Notes
- Previous title: Fosrenol (Lanthanum) and hemodialysis
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1466
