Sentences with phrase «by daily medication»

He visits his doctor every 6 months and his diabetes is controlled by daily medication.

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Eczema can be treated with over-the-counter products like Aquaphor and Vanicream, or a mild prescription medication if the doctor thinks one is necessary, or by removing food allergens and giving probiotics daily.

If you notice that even his daily activities are being affected by his troubles at night, you can try administering tricyclic antidepressants as temporary medication with the approval of his doctor.

The Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., saved about $ 100,000 in annual drug costs after setting such guidelines, and a similar move by St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver cut daily medication costs nearly in half without worsening clinical outcomes.

While buprenorphine has long been used to treat adults with opioid dependence, its efficacy can be hindered by lack of adherence to daily, sublingual (beneath the tongue) doses of the medication.

A mathematical model developed by NIH grantees predicts that women must take the antiretroviral medication Truvada daily to prevent HIV infection via vaginal sex, whereas just two doses per week can protect men from HIV infection via anal sex.

Patients kept track of their symptoms and medication use through detailed and daily diaries, which were later scored by researchers for analysis.

For example, a person with TBI could decide to remember to take medication by pinning the action to the scheduled daily broadcast of a favorite TV show, such as The Simpsons.

That typically means arthritis patients whose pain interferes with daily activities and people whose pain isn't alleviated by nonsurgical treatments like finger braces, splints, or anti-inflammatory medications such as Advil or Aleve.

By optimizing your thyroid hormone levels, following a thyroid - friendly diet, adding probiotics and fermented foods to your daily regimen, considering a T4 / T3 combination medication, repairing your adrenals, getting the appropriate amount of exercise for your body, and optimizing your nutrients, your health may greatly improve — and you may even notice that losing weight will become easier!

In another study, Anti-inflammatory effects of a low arachidonic acid diet and fish oil in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Germany's Medizinische Klinik Innenstadt der LMU, patients who were given daily capsules of fish oil with their antirheumatic medications saw greater benefits for swollen and tender joints than patients given a placebo, apparently because of the oil's anti-inflammatory properties.

For serious cases of noise phobia, medical interventions like room diffusers and premise sprays should be used to calm your pet down — furkids with severe anxiety might be prescribed long - term medications that have to be administered daily by your veterinarian.

On top of that, he gets his eyes, ears, nose and teeth checked by keepers daily and has been on long - term glucosamine and anti-inflammatory medication for his arthritis.

I can not condone the use of any prescription medication unless a diagnosis has been confirmed by your Veterinarian, until then you may try a limited ingredient diet and Benadryl (1mg / lb twice daily) as well as bathing the affected areas with dilute chlorhexidine.

Over the 4 years we were able to track her medical expense, approximately $ 20,000 was for daily medication to treat an airways disease, heartworm, and other aliments brought on by her origins in a puppy mill.

Medications and food are given as directed by the doctor or the pet's owner and every pet's health and daily routine is watched closely.

Although there is no cure for his condition, Carl is on daily medication that will keep his condition from worsening too quickly, and he is monitored closely by our Shelter Medicine Team.

These cats are in need of daily medication (provided by AHHS) and would need to be isolated from your resident felines.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

Most all abnormalities are alleviated by early diagnosis and daily oral administration of thyroid hormone medication, but this does not stop the goiter from continuing to enlarge and constricting the airway.

Some cats can get by with oral medication, but the majority require daily insulin shots; dietary management.

You have high cholesterol or high blood pressure for which you take daily medication as prescribed by your physician.

Basic job responsibilities of a Nurse Aide are helping patients with daily activities, moving and repositioning patients, administering medication, monitoring patient health condition, identifying irregularities in vital signs, maintaining patient rooms clean, serving meals, clearing dishes after meals, changing bedding, providing companionship to residents, and completing other duties as assigned by medical staff and managers.

Improved aspects of our client's daily lives by assisting with essential living skills, as well as educating them about their illnesses and proper medication usage, and provided them with necessary transportation to scheduled appointments.

Daily duties of a medical assistant may include tasks such as such as recording medical history of the patients, measuring or testing vital signs, making appointments, assisting the doctor or surgeon during patient examination or treatment, and giving medication to a patient as directed by the doctor.

• Carry out the initial assessment of patients and document all findings • Devise a plan of care based on patient assessment and individual patient's needs • Implement the devised plan and ensure its efficacy • Make necessary revisions and adjustments to the care plan • Ensure that patients» homes are conducive to carrying out the care plan • Implement techniques associated with preventative and rehabilitative procedures • Consult with healthcare professionals periodically to ensure that the plan of care is being carried out appropriately • Administer medication and IVs in accordance to care plan • Provide First Aid and CPR when necessary • Bandage and clean surgical wounds • Assist patients with daily living activities such as feeding, bathing, and toileting • Ensure that patients are comfortable at all times • Accompany patients to social and rehabilitation activities • Drive patients to doctors» appointments and assist with any procedures • Assist patients in following exercise regimes recommended by healthcare professional • Act as a patient advocate in using community resources • Review patient progress periodically and discuss findings • Ensure that patients» records are maintained accurately and adequately Counsel patients and families and educate them on medication and procedures • Build appropriate relationships with patients and families based on compassion and understanding

VIRTUA, Stamford, CT (Jan 2011 — Oct 2012) Home Care Aide • Assisted patients meet their daily personal needs requirements such as grooming, toileting and bathing • Provided medication reminders and administered medication to patients who were unable to do so themselves • Arranged for special services such as physiotherapy or psychological help to be provided to patients • Assisted patients with mobility by transporting them to doctors» appointments and outdoor activities

Jacobson Behavioral Healthcare, Lufkin, TX 6/2012 to Present Residential Care Worker • Check notes on assigned resident to determine special needs and care • Provide physical care such as bathing, toileting, grooming and dressing • Ascertain that residents» meals are prepared in accordance to their health allowances and preferences • Provide one on one counseling services to residents to ensure their emotional and mental wellbeing • Teach daily living skills such as shopping and budgeting • Assist residents in running errands such as shopping • Provide assistance in claiming benefits by educating them on their rights and who to contact • Help residents in overcoming problems with dependencies and assist them in becoming independent • Give medication reminders and assist in partaking meals • Liaise with families to provide them with information on dealing with residents • Work with healthcare professionals to ensure provision of optimum physical and emotional care • Ascertain that the environment that residents are living in is safe • Implement placement plans and ensure that it progresses appropriately • Facilitate and participate in planned social, educational and leisure activities • Observe residents for signs of distress and report findings immediately

• Enhance overall efficiency of resident care plans by 50 % through vigilant monitoring of quality of care delivered • Attain Best GNA of the Year award twice • Provide basic medical care including IV medications, catheter care and rehabilitative exercises • Facilitate residents and patients in implementation and execution of their respective individualized care plans • Assist the patients in daily activities and maintain a neat, clean and hygienic living environment

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES * Ability to plan and facilitate group sessions as directed by the Pathfinder Supervisor or Clinical Director * Provide adequate supervision, guidance, and care for guests at Pathfinder to include: assisting with activities of daily living, providing emotional support and education, and providing encouragement and direction for patients * Be aware of guests comings and goings, who is in the facility, who is not and where they are if they are not * Safely administer medication to guests while abiding by the medical provider's instructions and under the direction / supervision of the Registered Nurse.

An agreement to take any medication related to the substance abuse problem on a daily basis (or recommended by physician).

When prescribed appropriately by an experienced clinician and taken as directed, medication may reduce or eliminate troubling symptoms and improve daily functioning of children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders.

Effective psychological treatments assist by providing information about the condition and risk factors and helping people identify and monitor triggers, manage stress, stabilise daily rhythms, adhere to medication, critique unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, and address substance use.