Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative IBD Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

1483

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5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) is a medication often used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It helps to controll active ulcerative colitis, or Crohn’s colitis and keep mild to moderate ulcerative colitis in remission (period of recovery). Topics include: what does 5-ASA do, which 5-ASA you should take, how to take 5-ASA, what other medications you can take, and how 5-ASA will help. The pamphlet also describes side effects and how long you will need to take 5-ASA.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Pharmacy Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2268

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Acamprosate is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence. It works best for people who would like to stop drinking alcohol fully, not just drink less. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, whether acamprosate interacts with other medications, what will happen if you drink alcohol while taking acamprosate, how long you will need to take acamprosate, possible side effects, and how much acamprosate costs.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pharmacy Department. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

0613

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Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are medications that can be used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions (like heart attacks, heart failure), and kidney disease. This pamphlet explains how to take and store these medications. Possible side effects are listed.

Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program. [Halifax, NS]: Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

0072

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This visual guide goes through who physical activity is beneficial for, why it is, when in your treatment to start or incorporate physical activity, what type of physical activity you can do, and where. It includes suggestions at different levels of exercise, different tools that can be used including household ones, and programs provided by the hospital.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number

0203

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This medicine is used to treat discomfort, pain, and/or swelling. Local anesthetic will be injected with the corticosteroid. Tips for handling discomfort at the injection site are given. Some safety points about the use of ice and heat are also provided.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

2103

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Un bloc nerveux permet d’envoyer un anesthésique local (médicament servant à insensibiliser) au moyen d’une petite aiguille à un endroit près de vos nerfs. Vous trouverez les renseignements suivants dans ce guide : pourquoi et quand utilise-t-on un bloc nerveux, comment fait-on un bloc nerveux, dans quelle mesure fonctionne-t-il et aide-t-il après l’opération, quels sont les effets secondaires, combien de temps faut-il pour le faire, pourquoi le patient demeure éveillé pendant l’opération, quel…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Angiography Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Diagnostic Imaging. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

0001

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During this special X-ray test, a colourless dye is injected into your blood vessels so that they can be seen on X-ray. An angiogram can be used to X-ray blood vessels in various parts of the body. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

1627

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Aripiprazole is most often used to treat psychosis. It is also used to treat mania and sometimes depression. This pamphlet explains how to take aripiprazole, how it helps, how quickly it will work, how long you should take it, and possible side effects. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pharmacy Department. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number

0071

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The pamphlet explains what Aspirin® is used for and how to take it. Other topics covered in the pamphlet are: who should not take this medication, how to store this medication, what to do if you miss a dose, and medications and foods to avoid. Symptoms that would need to be checked in the Emergency Department are also listed.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cardiology. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

1726

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La cardioversion est utilisée pour traiter les problèmes de rythme cardiaque. Durant une cardioversion, une décharge électrique est donnée à votre cœur. Le présent livret traite de la préparation à l’intervention, de la manière dont elle est faite et de la récupération. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0393, “Before and After Your Cardioversion - Halifax Infirmary”. Cardioversion is used to treat heart rhythm problems. During a cardioversion, an electrical shock is given t…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

Pamphlet Number

0938

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This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of an arm swing to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing an arm swing as part of the Balance Program.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

Pamphlet Number

0964

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This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a backward walk exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Physiotherapy. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

Pamphlet Number

0963

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This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of an exercise involving walking backwards with a cane. It is to be used as a teaching tool for patients. The pamphlet outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Balance Program.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

Pamphlet Number

0939

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This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a grapevine exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Balance Program.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Physiotherapy. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

0960

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This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of heel raises using one foot to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Balance Program.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

0936

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This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of heel raises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing heel raises with two feet as part of the Balance Program.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

0959

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This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of knee bend exercises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

Pamphlet Number

0965

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This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a sideways walk one hand exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

0966

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This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a sideways walk two hands exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

Pamphlet Number

0967

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This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a sideways walk no hands exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.