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This handout explains how snacks can be part of a healthy meal plan. It includes examples of healthy snacks, very low carbohydrate snacks, and treats to eat less often.

This handout explains why some Radiology departments do not use shielding during radiology exams. It cites evidence that: 

• Shielding of the body offers little or no health benefit. 
• Using shielding can affect exam results.
• Shielding in the imaging field can increase X-ray output. 

It also lists several medical organizations that support this policy, and gives website links for more information.

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

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

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 gives step-by-step instructions for using the NeilMed Sinus Rinse bottle for doing a sinus rinse. It includes a recipe for making your own saline solution, if needed.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions for using the NeilMed Sinus Rinse bottle for doing a sinus rinse, when adding manuka honey. It includes a recipe for making your own saline solution, if needed.

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 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 for patients at Harborview Medical Center explains how to clean your body with CHG wipes before surgery.