Understanding Depression
WHAT IS DEPRESSION? Depression is more than just feeling sad or having a rough few days. It’s a serious mental…
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Diabetes Patient Education Guide
What is diabetes? After eating, most food is turned into glucose, the body’s main source of energy. As sugar enters…
Understanding Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
WHAT IS ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)? ADHD is a common and long-term neurodevelopmental condition that affects…
Understanding Anxiety
WHAT IS ANXIETY? Anxiety is a natural response to stress and part of our body’s…
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
WHAT IS AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)? ASD is a developmental condition that affects an individual’s…
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
WHAT IS OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)? OCD is a mental health condition involving 2 key components: Although compulsions may temporarily relieve…
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Growth hormone deficiency is a rare cause of growth failure in which the child does not make enough growth hormone…
FV’S COVID-19 Department – Where every day is a battle
Since FV started admitting F0 patients, mid-July, the COVID-19 Department has been a battleground for the medical staff working there.
All About Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels…
All about blood glucose
Having diabetes means the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood is higher than it should be. Keeping your blood…
Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG)
WHAT ARE NCS AND EMG? Nerve conduction studies (NCS) are tests that look to see how well your nerves are…
Getting the Very Best Care for Your Diabetes
Regular diabetes care can help you prevent heart disease, stroke, and eye, foot, or kidney problems. This guide describes basic…
Taking Care of Type 2 Diabetes
What is type 2 diabetes? Everyone’s blood has some glucose (sugar) in it. Your body needs glucose for energy. Normally,…
Diabetic Vascular Disease
What is diabetic vascular disease? Diabetic vascular disease refers to the development of blockages in the arteries, sometimes called “hardening…
Bone Marrow Aspiration And Biopsy
WHAT ARE BONE MARROW ASPIRATION AND BIOPSY? Bone marrow biopsy and bone marrow aspiration are procedures to collect and…
Do not let osteoporosis restrict life
Overview Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. Often the condition develops…
