Health Article description.Watchful waiting is a wait-and-see approach to treatment. You may have regular checkups and tests, but you won't have treatment unless your condition or symptoms get worse. Watchful waiting may be an option for conditions that progress slowly or that may improve on their own. It lets you avoid or postpone treatments...
Health Article description.A digital (finger) rectal examination checks for abnormalities of organs or other structures in the pelvis and lower abdomen. During a digital rectal exam, a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger of one hand into the rectum and may use the other hand to press on the lower abdomen or pelvic area. The exam may be...
Health Article description.Carole, 41 Carole changed the way she treated her migraines. "I always used to wait too long to take my medicine. Now I take it as soon as I start to feel the twinges of pain." Carole lost a lot of time to migraines. Instead of playing with her...
Health Article description.Name: ________________________ Target blood pressure: __________ Date Time (a.m.) Blood pressure Time (p.m.) Blood pressure Comments Sample: 8/6 8:15 138/87 6:20 142/92 Stressful day at work
Health Article description.Hemolytic anemia is an inadequate amount of red blood cells, caused by the rapid destruction of red blood cells in the blood or spleen. Symptoms of hemolytic anemia may include fever, chills, shortness of breath, and a rapid heart rate. Infection, some medicines and other substances, and certain inherited diseases (such...
Pharmaceutical marketing hurts patient care and drives up costs. At Kaiser Permanente we have a better approach to prescribing and lessons for other leaders.
Health Article description.Describes monitoring blood sugar levels in children with diabetes. Gives step-by-step instructions. Covers how to record testing results and how to prevent sore fingers.
Health Article description.Guides you through the decision to use epidural corticosteroid shots to relieve back pain. Explains risks and benefits of epidural steroid shots. Compares steroid shots with other treatment for back pain.
Medicaid recipients should have high-quality care, high levels of satisfaction, and manageable costs. Kaiser Permanente’s integrated model of health care and coverage can help achieve these goals.
Health Article description.Discusses process of hemodialysis when chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury cause kidneys to lose ability to remove waste and extra fluid. Covers fistulas and grafts. Looks at what to expect after treatment. Discusses peritoneal dialysis.
Health Article description.Offers tips for reducing unhealthy fats (saturated fats and trans fats) and choosing healthier options. Briefly covers why cutting unhealthy fats matters.
If your 65th birthday is coming up, it’s time to think about Medicare. Enrolling is a multistep process — learn important deadlines and what to expect.
Health Article description.Most of the time it is best to do your saltwater (saline) nasal wash before you use your other nasal medicines. The wash will help your sinuses absorb the medicine. Saltwater washes (saline lavage or irrigation) help keep the nasal passages open by...
Kaiser Permanente provides financial assistance to qualified uninsured and underinsured patients with financial barriers to accessing emergency and medically necessary care.
Health Article description.Covers helping a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder succeed in school. Discusses working with teachers and other school personnel. Also covers helping your child control symptoms.
Learn how a high deductible health plan (HDHP) works, what it covers, who it’s best for, and how it compares to PPOs and HMOs. Get tips for choosing the right plan.
Health Article description.It is normal for your child to be moody or somewhat grouchy as they get older. But if your child is sad or grouchy for a long time or seems to take less pleasure in activities they used to enjoy, it could point to depression. Depression is not a...