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Additional treatment guides and medical information.
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Home Medical Equipment: Aids for Independent Living
Home medical equipment and assistive devices for mobility, daily activities, and independent living. Reviewed by iMedic's medical specialists.
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Home Modification Grants: Financial Aid for Disability
Complete guide to home modification grants for people with disabilities. Learn about eligibility, application process, bathroom adaptations, ramps, grab rails
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How to Check Pulse: Complete Guide to Heart Rate Measurement
Learn how to check your pulse correctly. Step-by-step guide to measuring heart rate at wrist, neck, and other locations.
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Incontinence Aids: Types, Products & Management Guide
Complete guide to incontinence aids and products – absorbent pads, catheters, external collectors, occlusive devices, and bedwetting alarms.
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Joint Aspiration: Knee Fluid Removal Procedure Guide
Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis) explained: procedure, preparation, recovery. Learn why doctors drain knee fluid, what to expect, and when you need joint
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Joint Pain Self-Assessment: Symptoms, Causes & When to See a
Assess your joint pain symptoms at home with our evidence-based self-test. Learn about causes of joint pain, when to seek medical care, and effective treatment
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Low Vision Aids: Devices & Assistive Technology Guide
Low vision aids and assistive devices for visually impaired people. Magnifiers, screen readers, Braille devices, guide dogs and adaptive technology.
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Malaria Prevention: Antimalarial Medication & Protection Guide
Complete guide to malaria prevention – antimalarial drugs, mosquito bite protection, and travel health advice. Evidence-based information from WHO guidelines.
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Mechanical Ventilation: Treatment, Types & Recovery Guide
Mechanical ventilation (ventilator treatment) explained: types, procedures, complications and recovery. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Medical Treatments Guide: Types, Procedures & What to Expect
Comprehensive guide to medical treatments including dialysis, blood transfusions, radiation therapy, and respiratory support.
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Mental Health Treatment: Therapy, Medication & Recovery
Complete guide to mental health treatments including psychotherapy, medication, CBT, and holistic approaches. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Needle Phobia: Fear of Needles, Symptoms & Treatment
Fear of needles (trypanophobia) affects 10-25% of adults. Learn about symptoms, causes, and effective treatments including CBT and exposure therapy.
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Orthotic Devices: Joint Support for Pain Relief & Mobility
Orthotic devices provide support for joints and bones to relieve pain, improve mobility, and aid healing. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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OTC Pain Relief: Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen Guide
Over-the-counter pain relievers explained: when to choose paracetamol (acetaminophen) vs NSAIDs like ibuprofen. Reviewed by iMedic's medical specialists.
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OTC Pain Relievers: Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen Guide
OTC pain relievers for headache, migraine, menstrual cramps and fever. Compare paracetamol (acetaminophen) vs NSAIDs like ibuprofen, naproxen.
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Paracentesis: Abdominal Fluid Drainage for Ascites
Paracentesis procedure explained - how ascites (abdominal fluid) is drained, what to expect before, during and after treatment.
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Pelvic Exam: What to Expect During a Gynecological Examination
Complete guide to pelvic exams and gynecological examinations. Learn what happens, how to prepare, why it's done, and tips to reduce anxiety.
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Pelvic Floor Exercises: Complete Kegel Guide for Incontinence
Pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) for urinary incontinence, prolapse and after childbirth. Step-by-step instructions for strength, speed and endurance training.
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Penis and Scrotum Exam: What to Expect & Procedure
Complete guide to penis and scrotum examination. Learn what happens during a genital exam, how to prepare, why it's done, and when to seek care.
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Physical Examination: What to Expect at the Doctor
Complete guide to physical examinations at the doctor. Learn what happens during a medical checkup, how different body parts are examined, and how to prepare.
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Physical Examination: What to Expect During a Medical Exam
Complete guide to physical examinations and functional tests. Learn what happens during medical exams, how doctors examine different body parts, and how to
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Preparing for Medical Procedures: Complete Guide to Catheters &
Comprehensive guide to preparing for medical procedures including IV catheters, central venous lines, PICC lines, and venous ports.
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Psychiatric Assessment: Mental Health Evaluation Guide
Complete guide to psychiatric assessments including neuropsychiatric evaluations for ADHD, autism, dementia testing, and mental health diagnosis.
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Pulse Oximeter: How to Measure Blood Oxygen Levels
Learn how to use a pulse oximeter to measure blood oxygen saturation (SpO2). Complete guide on normal oxygen levels, how the test works, and when to seek
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Respiratory Aids: Breathing Devices & Equipment Guide
Complete guide to respiratory aids and breathing devices - CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen therapy, nebulizers, and ventilators. Reviewed by iMedic's medical specialists.
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Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL): Kidney Stone Treatment
ESWL shock wave lithotripsy breaks up kidney stones, gallstones, and bladder stones without surgery. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Skin Self-Exam: How to Check Your Skin for Cancer
Learn how to perform a skin self-exam to detect melanoma and skin cancer early. Step-by-step ABCDE method guide, what moles to watch, and when to see a doctor.
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Spinal Cord Stimulation: Chronic Pain Treatment Guide
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic pain - procedure, benefits, risks and recovery. Learn how neurostimulation works, who qualifies, and what to expect.
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Stoma Care: Complete Ostomy Guide for Colostomy & Ileostomy
Complete guide to stoma and ostomy care – colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy explained. Learn about stoma surgery, pouching systems, daily care, diet, and
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Teeth Whitening: Professional Methods, Safety & Results
Teeth whitening guide - professional and at-home methods, safety considerations, costs, and expected results. Learn about bleaching options from dental experts.
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Thoracentesis: Pleural Effusion Drainage Procedure
Thoracentesis (pleural tap) removes excess fluid from the pleural space around your lungs. Learn about the procedure, preparation, recovery, and potential
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TIPS Procedure: Portal Hypertension Treatment Guide
TIPS procedure (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) for portal hypertension - how it works, preparation, recovery and complications.
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Topical Anesthetic Cream: How to Use Numbing Patches
How to use topical anesthetic cream and numbing patches before blood tests, vaccinations, and minor procedures. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE): Procedure & Results
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) explained: how the procedure works, preparation, risks, and what results mean. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Vision Aids for Low Vision: Types, Benefits & How to Get Them
Complete guide to vision aids and assistive devices for low vision. Learn about magnifiers, screen readers, electronic aids, and how to access vision
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Voluntary Psychiatric Admission: Self-Directed Mental Health Care
Voluntary psychiatric admission allows patients to self-admit for short-term mental health support. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Wigs and Hair Replacement: Complete Guide to Options
Complete guide to wigs and hair replacement solutions for hair loss from medical conditions, chemotherapy, or alopecia. Reviewed by iMedic's medical...