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Celiac Plexus Block (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This procedure helps ease abdomen (belly) pain caused from such things as cancer or chronic pancreatitis. The celiac (or solar) plexus is a bundle of nerves in the upper abdomen near the aorta (main artery in your abdomen). The nerves send pain messages from your abdomen to your brain. Blocking these nerves can help ease the pain. (English) Colour

Autism Information Services British Columbia (AISBC) [English] Permalink Public

A brochure with information about autism information services available in British Columbia. (English)

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Functional Electrical Stimulation [English] Permalink Public

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a treatment that helps paralyzed or partly paralyzed muscles to move again. A therapist (physiotherapist or occupational therapist) should always oversee this treatment. Includes guidelines for buying a device. (English) Colour

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

Auditory Processing Disorder (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet is for families with a child who has or may have auditory processing disorder. It explains what this disorder is, how we check for it, and how you can help children who have it. (English) Colour

Welcome to Brain Injury Rehabilitation (Queens Park Care Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This unit supports rehabilitation and recovery. This booklet describes this unit, what to expect, and the care team who will be supporting you while on the unit. (English) Colour

Treating 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

Preparing 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

Benzodiazepines [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

Lamotrigine [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