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Vestibular Rehabilitation Clinics [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet has a list of clinics that can help people with dizziness and balance problems. It also explains how different types of healthcare professionals can help, and where to find more information. (English) Colour
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268016Treating Vertigo with the Home Epley Manoeuvre [English] Permalink Public
The Home Epley Manoeuvre (say home ep-lee man-noo-ver) is an exercise you can do at home to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (often called BPPV, say bee-pee-pee-vee). Everyone has tiny crystals in their ears to help find movement. When these crystals are in the wrong place, they can confuse the brain and cause dizziness. (English) Colour
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267481Preparing for Your Telephone Visit: Multiple Sclerosis Clinic (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Telephone visits from your doctor or nurse have likely become part of your routine care. You will still need to have in-person visits so we can check how your disease is progressing. Telephone visits help us to keep track of your health and look after your health concerns between in-person visits (English) Colour
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267446Benzodiazepines [English] Permalink Public
These medicines are a type of sedative. They are most often used to relieve symptoms of anxiety or difficulty sleeping. They can also be used to help manage symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. (English) Black & White
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267602Lamotrigine [English] Permalink Public
This medication is used to stabilizer a person’s mood, and is called a mood stabilizer. It is most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent depressive episodes. Lamotrigine can be used by itself or in combination with another medication. (English) Colour
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267603Antipsychotics - Long-acting Injectable [English] Permalink Public
These medications are a type of antipsychotic (say an-tee-sy-kot-ick) given by injection. Another term for this injection is a “depot.” They are most commonly used to treat symptoms of psychosis (say sigh-ko-sis) such as hearing voices or having false beliefs. Psychosis can occur in different types of illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medication can also be used to help stabilizer a person’s mood. (English) Colour
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267604Typical (first generation) Antipsychotics [English] Permalink Public
These medicines are most commonly used to treat symptoms of psychosis (say sigh-ko-sis) such as hearing voices or false beliefs. Psychosis can occur in different types of illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. (English) Colour
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267605Naltrexone [English] Permalink Public
This medicine is commonly used to treat alcohol use disorder. A person usually starts this medicine after the signs of alcohol withdrawal begin to go away. (English) Colour
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267607Acamprosate [English] Permalink Public
This medicine is used to treat alcohol use disorder. A person usually starts this medicine when they are getting ready to stop or have recently stopped using alcohol. (English) Colour
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267608Changes in Cognition After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet explains the possible changes in your thinking or cognitive function after a stroke. It includes what can happen to your awareness, attention span, processing of what you hear and see, memory, and problem-solving. (English) Colour
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