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This handout lists possible short-term and long-term side effects that patients may have after receiving radiation treatment to the eye.

This handout lists possible short-term and long-term side effects that patients may have after receiving radiation treatment to the head and neck for lymphoma.

This booklet explains the signs, symptoms, and treatments for silent reflux disease, also called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Diagnostic tests are described, including pH/impedance monitoring, manometry, esophagoscopy, and barium swallow. Self-care tips for reducing reflux are also included.

This handout, called a CareMap, is a checklist of what to expect before and after having simple orchiectomy surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It includes brief instructions to follow before surgery, and details about the day of surgery and recovery.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions for 6 exercises to increase hand function and coordination. These exercises are provided by Occupational Therapy for patients to do at home.

This handout explains how to clean your skin and hair with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) soap before surgery. This soap contains an antiseptic that helps prevent infection.

This handout is for people who have had radiation therapy. It gives tips on how to protect your skin and care for the treatment area.

This handout provides care tips for patients who have skin changes as a side effect from radiation treatments. This document is also a chapter in the manual "Your Guide to Head and Neck Radiation Therapy."

This handout explains the smal bowel follow through (SBFT) exam, including how to prepare, what to expect during the exam, and how to get results.

This handout explains a sniff test, or chest fluoroscopy, that shows if the diaphragm is moving in the proper direction. It includes how the exam works, how to prepare, what to expect during the exam, and how to get the test results.

This handout explains the two main disability benefit programs offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the United States.

This is Chapter 2 of "Your Weight Loss Surgery Guidebook" 

This chapter provides support and tools for building a healthy relationship with food and yourself. It explores important topics like emotional and mindful eating habits, positive thinking, and celebrating non-scale victories. Your team is here to support you, every step of the way, as you work toward a happier and healthier you. 

This handout is a chapter in the Lung Transplant Recipient Handbook. It explains how the UW Medicine Lung Transplant social worker can support patients during all stages of the transplant process.

This handout for breastfeeding mothers talks about the common problem of sore nipples during the first week after giving birth. Tips on feeding positions, ointments and breast shells are given. This document is a chapter in the workbook "Breastfeeding."

This handout explains what carbohydrates are, the different types and sources they come from, and how they affect the body’s energy and blood sugar levels. It also provides practical tips for choosing healthier, less processed carbohydrate sources and limiting ultra-processed foods to support better nutrition and weight management.