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Charity Care and Financial Assistance

The Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所 provides financial assistance for medically necessary care for eligible patients.

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Complications: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is commonly known as a blood clot. Blood clots may occur in someone who has had an injury or illness, is unable to move around as before

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Locked-in Syndrome

Locked-in Syndrome is a condition in which all voluntary muscles of the body are paralyzed, except for those that control eye movements.

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What is Rehabilitation?

Overview of rehabilitation roles and services.

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Spinal Cord Injury Complications: Orthostatic Hypotension

Orthostatic or postural hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure caused by moving from a lying to a sitting or standing position. It often occurs after spending a long time in bed and then suddenly getting up.

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Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness

The Osher Center practice at Northwestern Medicine provides integrative and wellness services.

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Listing: Cancer Resources for Patients and Families

The listing of cancer resources consists of information on resources related to diagnosis, treatment, and next stages.

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Preventing Swelling, Edema, and Contractures in Decreased Activity

Swelling in the legs and arms is very common after being unable to move them. This swelling (edema) is caused from fluid building up in the legs and arms due to slowed circulation.

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Lupus Society of Illinois

The Lupus Society of Illinois provides education and promotes awareness of lupus.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC addresses four major areas: Diseases and Conditions, Healthy Living, Traveler's Health, Emergency Preparedness, and data statistics. Some topics covered include COPD, diabetes, cancer and smoking cessation.

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