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A1c test :
See Diabetes
AAT deficiency :
See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Abdominal aneurysm :
See Aneurysms
Abrasions :
See Wound Care
Abruptio placentae :
See Preeclampsia
Abuse: physical, verbal, emotional :
See Violence and Abuse
Accidental falls :
See Accidental Falls
Accidental poisoning :
See Poison Prevention
ACE inhibitors & hypertension :
See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure
Achalasis & esophagus cancer :
See Esophagus Cancer
Achilles tendinitis/rupture :
See Feet, Ankles & Legs
Acid indigestion :
See Heartburn
Acid maltase deficiency (AMD) :
See Pompe Disease
Acid reflux :
See Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury :
See The Knee
Acne :
See Acne
Acoustic neuroma :
See Balance Disorders
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome :
See HIV / AIDS
ACTH stimulation test :
See Addison's Disease
Actinic keratosis :
See Skin Cancer
Actinic lentigines :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
Activated charcoal :
See Poison Prevention
Acupuncture :
See CAM Therapies
Acute bronchitis :
See Acute Bronchitis
Acute chest syndrome :
See Sickle Cell Disease
Acute glaucoma :
See Glaucoma
Acute kidney failure :
See End Stage Renal Disease
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) :
See Leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) :
See Leukemia
Acute pancreatitis :
See Pancreatitis
Acute respiratory distress syndrome :
See Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Acute sinusitis :
See Sinusitis and Rhinitis
Acute strain :
See Strains
Addiction :
See Addiction
Addison's disease :
See Addison's Disease
Adenocarcinoma / bladder :
See Bladder Cancer
Adenocarcinoma / esophagus :
See Esophagus Cancer
Adenocarcinoma / lung :
See Lung Cancer
Adenoids :
See Tonsils and Adenoids
ADHD :
See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Adrenal glands :
See Endocrine System
Adrenal insufficiency :
See Addison's Disease
Adrenal tumor & Cushing's :
See Cushing's Syndrome
Adult spinal muscular atrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Adult-onset HD :
See Huntington's Disease
Age and bone loss :
See Age and Bone Loss
Age and skin :
See Age and Skin
Age spots (actinic lentigines) :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
Age-related macular degeneration :
See Macular Degeneration
Aggressive lymphoma :
See Lymphoma
Agoraphobia :
See Phobias
AIDS :
See HIV / AIDS
Alagille syndrome :
See The Liver
Alcohol abuse and teens :
See Teenage Health Risks
Alcoholism :
See Alcoholism
Allergic conjunctivitis :
See Conjunctivitis
Allergic contact eczema :
See Eczema and Dermatitis
Allergic rhinitis :
See Sinusitis and Rhinitis, Allergies
Allergies :
See Allergies
Allergies, animals :
See Animal Dander
Allergies, dust :
See Dust Allergies
Allergies, food :
See Food Allergies
Allergies, latex :
See Latex Allergy
Allergies, mold :
See Mold Allergies
Allergies, pollen :
See Pollen Allergies
Alopecia :
See Alopecia Areata
Alpha hydroxy acids :
See Skin Care
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) :
See Healthy Pregnancy
Alternative medicine :
See Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Alzheimer's caregiving :
See Alzheimer's & the Caregiver
Alzheimer's Disease :
See Alzheimer's Disease
Amblyopia :
See Amblyopia
Amenorrhea :
See Menstrual Disorders
Amniocentesis :
See Pregnancy Testing
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Anabolic steroids and sports :
See Steroids
Anal cancer :
See Colorectal Cancer
Anaphylaxis :
See Anaphylaxis
Anaplastic astrocytoma :
See Brain Tumors
Anaplastic thyroid cancer :
See Thyroid Cancer
Anemia :
See Anemia
Anemia, Aplastic :
See Anemia
Anemia, Cooley's :
See Anemia
Anemia, Fanconi :
See Anemia
Anemia, Folic Acid Deficiency :
See Anemia
Anemia, Hemolytic :
See Anemia
Anemia, Iron-deficiency :
See Anemia, Iron Supplements
Anemia, Pernicious :
See Anemia
Anemia, Sickle Cell :
See Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease
Anemia, Thalassemia :
See Anemia
Anencephaly :
See Neural Tube Defects
Anesthesia :
See Anesthesia
Aneurysm :
See Aneurysms
Aneurysm and stroke :
See Stroke
Angina :
See Angina
Angiogenesis :
See Cancer: What It Is
Angioplasty :
See Angioplasty
Angiosarcoma of the liver :
See Liver Cancer
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors :
See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) :
See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure
Anhidrosis :
See Sweating
Animal borne diseases :
See Animal & Insect Borne Diseases
Animal dander :
See Animal Dander
Ankle :
See Feet, Ankles & Legs
Ankle sprain :
See Sprains
Ankle tendinitis :
See Tendinitis and Bursitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis :
See Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anorexia :
See Eating Disorders
Antacids, heartburn :
See Heartburn
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury :
See The Knee
Anthrax & respiratory disease :
See Occupational Respiratory Diseases
Anthrax :
See Biological Health Threats
Antibiotics :
See Antibiotics
Antibodies :
See The Immune System
Antihistamines and allergies :
See Allergies
Antihistamines and colds :
See The Common Cold
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) :
See Thrombophilia
Antiretroviral therapy :
See HIV / AIDS
Anxiety :
See Anxiety
Aortic aneurysm :
See Aneurysms
Aortic dissection :
See Aneurysm
Aortic valve regurgitation :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Aortic valve stenosis :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Apert syndrome :
See Craniofacial Disorders
Aphasia :
See Aphasia
Aplastic Anemia :
See Anemia
Apnea, sleep :
See Sleep
Appendicitis :
See Appendicitis
Arachnoid cysts :
See Arachnoid Cysts
Arboviral encephalitides :
See Arboviral Encephalitides
Arboviral encephalitis :
See Encephalitis
ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) :
See Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Aromatherapy :
See CAM Therapies
Arrhythmia :
See Arrhythmia
Arterial stents and heart disease :
See Angioplasty
Arteries :
See Vascular System
Arteriosclerosis :
See Arteriosclerosis & Atherosclerosis
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) :
See Vascular Lesions of the Central Nervous System
Arthritis :
See Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
Arthritis and stretching :
See Stretching and Health
Arthritis, knee :
See The Knee
Arthroplasty :
See Joint Replacement
Arthropod borne diseases :
See Animal & Insect Borne Diseases
Arthroscopy :
See Arthroscopy
Asbestos and respiratory disease :
See Occupational Respiratory Diseases
ASC-US (atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance) :
See Cervical Cancer
Asperger's disorder :
See Autism Spectrum Disorders
Aspergillosis :
See Microorganisms
Aspirin and children :
See Childhood Illnesses
Aspirin and heart :
See Aspirin
Aspirin therapy :
See Aspirin
Assisted living :
See Planning For Long Term Care
Asthma :
See Asthma
Astigmatism :
See Refractive Errors
Astrocytomas :
See Brain Tumors
Astroviruses :
See Gastroenteritis
Atherosclerosis :
See Arteriosclerosis & Atherosclerosis
Athletes and steroids :
See Steroids
Athlete's foot :
See Tinea
Atopic dermatitis :
See Eczema and Dermatitis
Atrial arrhythmias :
See Arrhythmia
Atrial fibrillation :
See Arrhythmia
Atrial septal defect :
See Congenital Heart Defects
Atrioventricular (AV) node :
See Arrhythmia
Atrioventricular canal defect :
See Congenital Heart Defects
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder :
See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Atypical hyperplasia, breast :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Atypical moles :
See Moles (Nevi)
Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance :
See Cervical Cancer
Aura, headache :
See Migraine Headaches
Autism :
See Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autoimmune diseases :
See The Immune System
Autoimmune hepatitis :
See The Liver
Autosomal dominant PKD :
See Polycystic Kidney Disease
Autosomal dominant RP :
See Retinitis Pigmentosa
Autosomal recessive PKD :
See Polycystic Kidney Disease
Autosomal recessive RP :
See Retinitis Pigmentosa
Avian influenza :
See Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
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Baby blues :
See Depressive Illnesses
Baby care :
See Baby and Young Child Care
Back pain :
See Back Pain, The Spine
Backpacks and back pain :
See Back Tips
Bacteria, bacterial infections :
See Microorganisms
Balance Disorders :
See Balance Disorders
Balloon angioplasty :
See Angioplasty
Balloon mitral valve :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Bariatric surgery :
See Bariatric Surgery
Barlow's syndrome :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Barnacles (seborrheic keratosis) :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
Barrett's esophagus :
See GERD, Esophagus Cancer
Basal cell skin cancer :
See Skin Cancer
Becker muscular dystrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Becker's disease :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Bed bugs :
See Bed Bugs
Bedwetting :
See Incontinence
Behavioral therapies :
See Depressive Illnesses
Bell's Palsy :
See Bell's Palsy
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo :
See Balance Disorders
Benign tumors :
See Cancer: What It Is
Benzoyl peroxide :
See Acne
Bereavement :
See Helping the Bereaved
Beta blockers / heart disease :
See Coronary Heart Disease
Bicycle helmets :
See Bike Safety, Safety Equipment
Bilateral acoustic NF :
See Neurofibromatosis
Biliary atresia :
See The Liver
Bilirubin:
See The Liver
Binge drinking :
See Alcoholism, Teen Health Risks
Binge eating :
See Eating Disorders
Binswanger disease :
See Dementia
Biofeedback :
See CAM Therapies
Biological Health Threats :
See Biological Health Threats
Biological response modifiers (BRMs) :
See Cancer Treatments
Biological therapy :
See Cancer Treatments
Biopsy :
See Biopsy
BiPolar disorder :
See Depressive Illnesses
Bird flu :
See Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
Birth :
See Childbirth
Birth defects :
See Birth Defects
Birthmarks, moles/nevi :
See Moles (Nevi)
Birthmarks, vascular :
See Vascular Birthmarks
Black lung :
See Occupational Respiratory Diseases
Blackheads :
See Acne
Bladder cancer :
See Bladder Cancer
Bladder control :
See Incontinence
Bladder exstrophy :
See Genitourinary Birth Defects
Bladder infections :
See Urinary Tract Infections
Bleeding disorders :
See Bleeding Disorders
Bleeding, digestive tract :
See Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Blepharitis :
See Blepharitis
Blepharospasm :
See Blepharospasm
Blood circulation :
See Vascular System
Blood clot, lung :
See Pulmonary Embolism
Blood clots :
See Vascular System: Arteries & Veins
Blood disorders :
See Blood Disorders Glossary
Blood donation :
See Blood Donation Guidelines
Blood poisoning :
See Sepsis
Blood pressure, high :
See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure, kidney disease :
See Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease
Blood pressure, women :
See Women and Blood Pressure
Blood sugar and diabetes :
See Diabetes
Blood tests :
See Laboratory Testing
BMI (body mass index) :
See Body Mass Index
Body mass index :
See Body Mass Index
Bone cancer :
See Bone Cancer
Bone cyst, unicameral :
See Bone Tumors - Benign
Bone density scan :
See DEXA Scan - Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Bone fractures :
See Bone Fractures
Bone loss, :
See Bone Loss and Kidney Disease
Bone loss, osteoporosis :
See Osteoporosis
Bone marrow transplants :
See Transplants
Bone tumors, benign :
See Bone Tumors - Benign
Bone tumors, malignant :
See Bone Cancer
Bones :
See Skeletal System
Booster seats :
See Car Safety
Borrelia burgdorferi :
See Lyme Disease
Bottle vs. breastfeeding :
See Breastfeeding
Botulism :
See Biological Health Threats
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy :
See Mad Cow Disease
Bowels, constipation :
See Constipation
Bowels, incontinence :
See Fecal Incontinence
Bowels, inflammatory bowel disease :
See Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
Bowels, irritable bowel syndrome :
See Irritable Bowel Syndrome
BPPV :
See Balance Disorders
Brachytherapy :
See Cancer Treatments
Bradycardia :
See Arrhythmia
Bradykinesia and Parkinson's :
See Parkinson's Disease
Brain :
See The Brain
Brain attack :
See Stroke
Brain injury :
See Head Injury
Brain stem gliomas :
See Brain Tumors
Brain tumors :
See Brain Tumors
BRCA1 and BRCA2 :
See The Ovaries, Breast Cancer
Breakfast and children :
See Children and Breakfast
Breast cancer :
See Breast Cancer
Breast cysts, breast lumps :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Breast self examination :
See Breast Self Examination
Breastfeeding :
See Breastfeeding
Broca's aphasia :
See Aphasia
Broken bones :
See Bone Fractures
Bronchiolitis :
See Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis, acute :
See Acute Bronchitis
Bronchitis, chronic :
See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Bronchodilators and asthma :
See Asthma
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) :
See Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchoscopy :
See Endoscopy
Brown lung :
See Occupational Respiratory Diseases
Brucellosis :
See Microorganisms
Bruising & bleeding disorders :
See Bleeding Disorders
BSE (breast self examination) :
See Breast Self Examination
Bug repellent :
See Insect Bites
Bulimia :
See Eating Disorders
Bunions :
See Feet, Ankles & Legs
Burkitt's lymphoma :
See Lymphoma
Burn prevention :
See Burn Prevention
Burning calories :
See Burning Calories
Bursitis :
See Tendinitis and Bursitis
BV (bacterial vaginosis) :
See Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
Bypass, coronary (heart) :
See Coronary Bypass Surgery
Byssinosis :
See Occupational Respiratory Diseases
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C difficile :
See Microorganisms
C section :
See Childbirth
CA-125 :
See The Ovaries
Calcium & osteoporosis :
See Calcium and Osteoporosis
Calcium :
See Calcium
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) :
See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure
Calcium channel blockers and angina :
See Angina
Calcium kidney stones :
See Kidney Stones
Calicivirus :
See Noroviruses
Calories :
See Burning Calories
Camera pill :
See Endoscopy
Campylobacter :
See Campylobacter
Cancer :
See Cancer: What It Is
Cancer check-ups :
See Cancer Check-ups
Cancer glossary :
See Cancer Glossary
Cancer risks :
See Reduce Cancer Risks
Cancer support :
See Cancer Support
Cancer treatments :
See Cancer Treatments
Cancer, bladder :
See Bladder Cancer
Cancer, brain :
See Brain Tumors
Cancer, breast :
See Breast Cancer
Cancer, children :
See Cancer & Children
Cancer, colorectal :
See Colorectal Cancer
Cancer, esophagus :
See Esophagus Cancer
Cancer, eye :
See Eye Cancer
Cancer, head and neck :
See Head and Neck Cancers
Cancer, kidney :
See Kidney Cancer
Cancer, liver :
See Liver Cancer
Cancer, oral :
See Oral Cancer
Cancer, pancreatic :
See Pancreatic Cancer
Cancer, penile :
See Penile Cancer
Cancer, skin :
See Skin Cancer
Cancer, stomach :
See Stomach Cancer
Cancer, testicular :
See Testicular Cancer
Cancer, thyroid :
See Thyroid Cancer
Cancer, uterine :
See Uterine Cancer
Cancer, vaginal :
See Vaginal Cancer
Candidal vaginitis :
See Vaginal Yeast Infections
Capillary telangiectases :
See Vascular Lesions of the Central Nervous System
Capsule endoscopy :
See Endoscopy
Car safety :
See Car Safety
Car sickness :
See Motion Sickness
Carbon monoxide :
See Carbon Monoxide
Carcinomas :
See Cancer: What It Is
Cardiac arrest :
See Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac catheterization :
See Cardiovascular Tests
Cardiac disease :
See Coronary Heart Disease
Cardiac rehabilitation :
See Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiomyopathy :
See Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular tests :
See Cardiovascular Tests
Caregiving / Alzheimer's :
See Alzheimer's and the Caregiver
Caries :
See Oral Health
Carpal tunnel syndrome :
See Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cast :
See Bone Fractures
Cataracts :
See Cataracts
Cauda equina syndrome :
See The Spine
Cavernous hemangiomas :
See Vascular Birthmarks
Cavernous malformations :
See Vascular Lesions of the Central Nervous System
Cavities (caries) :
See Oral Health
CBC (complete blood count) :
See Complete Blood Count
Celiac disease :
See Celiac Disease
Cellulitis :
See Cellulitis
Central core disease :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Central nervous system :
See Nervous System
Cerclage :
See Cervical Insufficiency / Incompetent Cervix
Cerebral aneurysm :
See Aneurysms
Cerebral palsy :
See Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular disorders :
See Stroke Aneurysms Vascular Lesions of the CNS
Cervical cancer :
See Cervical Cancer
Cervical insufficiency :
See Cervical Insufficiency / Incompetent Cervix
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy :
See The Spine
Cesarean section :
See Childbirth
CF (cystic fibrosis) :
See Cystic Fibrosis
CFS (chronic fatigue) :
See Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
CHD (Coronary Heart Disease) :
See Coronary Heart Disease
Check-ups - men :
See Men's Health Check-up List
Check-ups - women :
See Women's Health Check-up List
Chemical conjunctivitis :
See Conjunctivitis
Chemical pneumonia :
See Pneumonia
Chemotherapy :
See Cancer Treatments
Chest pain :
See Heart Attack, Angina
Chest tumors :
See Chest Tumors
Chewing tobacco and oral cancer :
See Oral Cancer
CHF (congestive heart failure) :
See Congestive Heart Failure
Chicken pox :
See Childhood Illnesses
Chicken pox vaccine :
See Immunizations
Child abuse :
See Violence and Abuse
Child car seats :
See Car Safety
Child development (Ages 3 months through 4 years) :
See Child Development
Childbirth :
See Childbirth
Childhood disintegrative syndrome :
See Autism Spectrum Disorders
Childhood illnesses :
See Childhood Illnesses
Childproof home :
See Childproof Home
Children and aspirin :
See Childhood Illnesses
Children and breakfast :
See Children and Breakfast
Children and cancer :
See Cancer and Children
Children and fitness :
See Fitness for Kids
Children and playground safety :
See Playground Safety
Children and prescriptions :
See Children and Prescriptions
Children and sun :
See Children and Sun
Children and weight :
See Childhood Weight Issues
Children's toy safety :
See Toy Safety
Chiropractic :
See CAM Therapies
Chlamydia :
See STD's
Chloasma :
See Melasma/Chloasma
Cholangiocarcinoma of the liver :
See Liver Cancer
Cholesterol :
See Cholesterol
Chondromalacia patella :
See The Knee
Chondrosarcoma :
See Bone Cancer
Chorea, Huntington's Disease :
See Huntington's Disease
Chorionic villus sampling :
See Pregnancy Testing
Chronic bronchitis :
See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic fatigue syndrome :
See Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) :
See Primary Immunodeficiency
Chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis :
See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders
Chronic kidney failure :
See End Stage Renal Disease
Chronic liver inflammation :
See Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, The Liver
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) :
See Leukemia
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) :
See Leukemia
Chronic neutrophilic leukemia, chronic eosinophilic leukemia :
See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease :
See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic pain :
See Chronic Pain
Chronic pancreatitis :
See Pancreatitis
Chronic sinusitis :
See Sinusitis and Rhinitis
Chronic strain :
See Strains
Cigarettes :
See Quit Smoking
CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) :
See Cervical Cancer
Circumcision :
See Circumcision
Cirrhosis :
See Cirrhosis
CK (conductive keratoplasty) :
See Refractive Errors
Cleft lip :
See Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Cleft palate :
See Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Click-murmur syndrome :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Clostridium difficile :
See Microorganisms
Clot-busting agents and heart attack :
See Heart Attack
Clots and stroke :
See Stroke
Clubfoot :
See Clubfoot
Cluster headaches :
See Cluster Headaches
CML (Chronic myeloid leukemia) :
See Leukemia
CMV (cytomegalovirus) :
See Herpes
CO (carbon monoxide) :
See Carbon Monoxide
Coarctation of the aorta :
See Congenital Heart Defects
Coccidioidomycosis :
See Microorganisms
Cognitive/behavioral therapies :
See Depressive Illnesses
Colds :
See The Common Cold
Colic :
See Colic
Colitis, ischemic :
See Ischemic Colitis
Colitis, ulcerative :
See Ulcerative Colitis
Colon cancer :
See Colorectal Cancer
Colon polyps :
See Colon Polyps
Colonoscopy :
See Colonoscopy
Colorectal cancer:
See Colorectal Cancer
Colostrum :
See Breastfeeding
Comminuted fracture :
See Bone Fractures
Common cold :
See The Common Cold
Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) :
See Primary Immunodeficiency
Common warts :
See Warts
Complementary medicine :
See Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Complete blood count (CBC) :
See Complete Blood Count
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) :
See Chronic Pain
Compound fracture :
See Bone Fractures
Compulsions :
See Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Computerized axial tomography :
See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography
Computers and health :
See Computers and Health
Concussion :
See Head Injury
Conductive keratoplasty (CK) :
See Refractive Errors
Congenital heart defects :
See Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital kyphosis :
See Curvature of the Spine
Congenital muscular dystrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Congenital myasthenic syndrome :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Congenital nevi :
See Moles (Nevi)
Congestive heart failure :
See Congestive Heart Failure
Conjunctivitis :
See Conjunctivitis
Constipation :
See Constipation Fiber and Health
Contact eczema :
See Eczema and Dermatitis
Contact lenses :
See Refractive Errors
Contracture and cerebral palsy :
See Cerebral Palsy
Cooley's anemia :
See Anemia
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) :
See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Coping with tragedy :
See Coping With Tragedy
Corneal dystrophies :
See Corneal Dystrophies
Corneal inflammation :
See Keratitis
Coronary angioplasty :
See Angioplasty
Coronary artery/heart disease :
See Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary bypass :
See Coronary Bypass Surgery
Coronary microvascular disease :
See Coronary Microvascular Disease
Cosmetic surgery :
See Plastic Surgery
Cough and colds :
See The Common Cold
Counting calories :
See Losing Weight
Cradle cap :
See Eczema and Dermatitis
Cramps, bowel :
See Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Cramps, heat :
See Heat Stroke
Cramps, leg :
See Feet, Ankles & Legs
Cramps, menstrual :
See Menstrual Disorders
Craniofacial disorders :
See Craniofacial Disorders
Craniopharyngiomas :
See Brain Tumors
Craniosynostosis :
See Craniofacial Disorders
C-reactive protein :
See Heart Risks
Creutzfeldt-Jakob :
See Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Crib safety :
See Crib Toys and Crib Safety
Crib toys :
See Crib Toys and Crib Safety
Crohn's Disease :
See Crohn's Disease
Crossed eyes :
See Amblyopia
Croup :
See Croup
Crouzon syndrome :
See Craniofacial Disorders
CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome) :
See Chronic Pain
Cryosurgery :
See Cancer Treatments
Cryptorchidism (undescended testicle) :
See Genitourinary Birth Defects
Cryptosporidiosis :
See Cryptosporidiosis
CT angiography :
See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography
CT scan :
See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography
CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) :
See Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Curvature of the spine :
See Curvature of the Spine
Cushing's syndrome :
See Cushing's Syndrome
Cutaneous anthrax :
See Biological Health Threats
Cuts :
See Wound Care
CVS (chorionic villus sampling) :
See Pregnancy Testing
Cyclothymia :
See Depressive Illnesses
Cystadenomas :
See The Ovaries
Cystic Fibrosis :
See Cystic Fibrosis
Cystine kidney stones :
See Kidney Stones
Cystitis, interstitial :
See Interstitial Cystitis
Cystocele, cystourethrocele :
See Pelvic Floor Disorders
Cystoscopy :
See Endoscopy
Cysts, arachnoid :
See Arachnoid Cysts
Cysts, breast :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Cysts, kidneys :
See Polycystic Kidney Disease
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) :
See Herpes
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Da Vinci robotic surgery :
See Robotic Surgery
Dairy allergy :
See Lactose Intolerance
Dander :
See Asthma ; Allergies
DASH diet :
See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure
Date rape :
See Violence and Abuse
Decongestant :
See The Common Cold
Deep vein thrombosis :
See Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deer tick and Lyme Disease :
See Lyme Disease
Defibrillator, implantable :
See Arrhythmia
Degenerative disk disease :
See Disk Problems
Degenerative joint disease :
See Osteoarthritis
Dehydration :
See Dehydration
Dejerine-Sottas disease :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Delivery, childbirth :
See Childbirth
Delusional disorder :
See Schizophrenia
Dementia :
See Dementia
Dengue fever :
See Dengue Fever
Depression and seniors :
See Depression and Seniors
Depressive illnesses :
See Depressive Illnesses
DeQuervain's disease :
See Tendinitis and Bursitis
Dermal fibromas & NF1 :
See Neurofibromatosis
Dermatitis :
See Eczema and Dermatitis
Dermatofibromas :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
Dermatomyositis :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Dermoid cysts :
See The Ovaries
Detached retina :
See Retinal Detachment
Detox :
See Addiction
DEXA Scan :
See DEXA Scan - Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Diabetes & heart disease :
See Diabetes, Heart Risks
Diabetes & kidney disease :
See Diabetes and Kidney Disease
Diabetes Insipidus :
See Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Mellitus :
See Diabetes
Diagnostic imaging :
See Diagnostic Imaging
Dialysis :
See End Stage Renal Disease
Diaper rash :
See Diaper Rash
Diaphragmatic Hernia :
See Hernia
Diarrhea :
See Diarrhea Fecal Incontinence
Diastolic blood pressure :
See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure
Diet :
See Losing Weight
Dietary guidelines :
See Dietary Guidelines
DiGeorge syndrome :
See Primary Immunodeficiency
Digestion :
See Digestive System
Dilated cardiomyopathy :
See Cardiomyopathy
Diphtheria vaccine :
See Immunizations
Direct fluorescent antibody test :
See Rabies
Disaster preparedness :
See Disaster Preparedness
Discectomy :
See Disk Problems
Disk disease :
See Disk Problems
Dislocated shoulder :
See The Shoulder
Disposable diapers and diaper rash :
See Diaper Rash
Distal muscular dystrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Diuretics and blood pressure :
See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure
Diverticulitis, diverticulosis :
See Diverticular Disease
Dizziness :
See Balance Disorders
Domestic violence :
See Violence and Abuse
Down syndrome :
See Down Syndrome
Drinking, alcohol :
See Alcoholism
Drowning :
See Water Safety
Drug abuse and teens :
See Teenage Health Risks
Drug abuse prevention :
See Talk About Drug Abuse
Drug addiction :
See Addiction
Drugs, child prescriptions :
See Children and Prescriptions
Drugs, interactions :
See Drug Interaction Precautions
Dry eye :
See Dry Eye
Dry form macular degeneration :
See Macular Degeneration
Dry mouth :
See Oral Health
Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry/densitometry :
See DEXA Scan - Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Duchenne muscular dystrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Ductal carcinoma :
See Breast Cancer
Due date :
See Due Date
Dumping syndrome :
See Rapid Gastric Emptying
Dust mites :
See Dust Allergies
DVT (deep vein thrombosis) :
See Deep Vein Thrombosis
Dyshidrotic eczema :
See Eczema and Dermatitis
Dyslexia :
See Dyslexia
Dysmenorrhea :
See Menstrual Disorders
Dyspepsia :
See Indigestion
Dysplasia, cervical :
See Cervical Cancer
Dysplastic nevi :
See Moles (Nevi)
Dysthymia :
See Depressive Illnesses
Dystonia :
See Dystonia
E   |     
 
E. coli :
See E. coli
Ear :
See The Ear and Hearing
Earache :
See Earache
Eastern equine encephalitis :
See Arboviral Encephalitides
Eating disorders :
See Eating Disorders
EBCT (Electron-Beam Computed Tomography) :
See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography
Ebola :
See Travel & Health
Ebstein's anomaly :
See Congenital Heart Defects
ECG (electrocardiogram) :
See EKG - Electrocardiogram
Echocardiography :
See Coronary Heart Disease
Ectopic ACTH syndrome :
See Cushing's Syndrome
Ectopic pregnancy & PID :
See Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Eczema :
See Eczema and Dermatitis
ED (erectile dysfunction) :
See Erectile Dysfunction
EEG - Electroencephalograph :
See EEG - Electroencephalograph
EKG (electrocardiogram) :
See EKG - Electrocardiogram
Elbow pain :
See Tendinitis and Bursitis
Elder abuse :
See Violence and Abuse
Elderly suicide :
See Suicide Prevention
Electrocardiogram :
See EKG - Electrocardiogram
Electroencephalograph - EEG :
See EEG - Electroencephalograph
Electron-Beam Computed Tomography (EBCT) :
See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography
Embolic stroke :
See Stroke
Embolism, pulmonary :
See Pulmonary Embolism
Emergencies :
See Emergencies
Emergency room :
See Emergency Room
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Emphysema :
See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Encephalitis :
See Encephalitis and Meningitis
Encephaloceles :
See Neural Tube Defects
Encephalopathy :
See Encephalopathy
End stage renal disease :
See End Stage Renal Disease
Endocarditis :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Endocrine myopathies :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Endocrine system :
See Endocrine System
Endometrial ablation :
See Menstrual Disorders
Endometrial cancer :
See Uterine Cancer
Endometrial hyperplasia :
See Uterine Cancer
Endometriomas :
See The Ovaries
Endometriosis :
See Endometriosis
Endoscopy :
See Endoscopy
Energy-based therapies :
See CAM Therapies
Enlarged heart :
See Enlarged Heart
Enteric adenovirus :
See Gastroenteritis
Enterobiasis :
See Pinworm Infection
Enterocele :
See Pelvic Floor Disorders
Ependymomas :
See Brain Tumors
Ephedra :
See Herbal Precautions
Epidermoid carcinoma of the lung :
See Lung Cancer
Epididymitis :
See Swollen Testicles and Scrotum
Epidural :
See Anesthesia
Epilepsy :
See Epilepsy
Epithelial carcinoma of the ovaries :
See The Ovaries
Epstein-Barr :
See Herpes
ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) :
See Endoscopy
Erectile dysfunction :
See Erectile Dysfunction
ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) :
See Menopause
Erythema migrans :
See Lyme Disease
Erythrodermic psoriasis :
See Psoriasis
Escherichia coli :
See E. coli
Esophagus cancer :
See Esophagus Cancer
ESRD (end stage renal disease) :
See End Stage Renal Disease
Essential thrombocythemia :
See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders
Estrogen & heart disease :
See Heart Disease and Women
Estrogen therapy :
See Menopause
Ewing's sarcoma :
See Bone Cancer
Exercise :
See Getting Started on Fitness, Staying With It
Exercise and asthma :
See Asthma
Exercise and heart disease :
See Exercise and Your Heart
Exercise and menopause :
See Menopause and Exercise
Exercise and seniors :
See Exercise and Seniors
Expectorant :
See The Common Cold
Eye cancer :
See Eye Cancer
Eye exams :
See Eye Exams
Eye glasses :
See Refractive Errors
Eye injuries :
See Eye Injury
Eyes :
See The Eye
Eyes and sun :
See Eyes and Sun
Eyestrain and computers :
See Computers and Health
F   |     
 
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Factor V Leiden :
See Thrombophilia
Fainting :
See Syncope (Fainting)
Fallopian tubes and infertility :
See Infertility
Falls, accidental :
See Accidental Falls
Familial polyposis :
See Colorectal Cancer
Family health file :
See Family Health File
Family health history :
See Family Health History
Fanconi anemia :
See Anemia
Farm safety :
See Farm Safety
Farsightedness :
See Refractive Errors
Fat necrosis, breast :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Febrile seizures :
See Seizures
Fecal incontinence :
See Fecal Incontinence
Fecal occult blood test :
See Colorectal Cancer
Feet :
See Feet, Ankles & Legs
Female genital health :
See Genital Health - Female
Femoral hernia :
See Hernia
Fiber :
See Fiber and Health
Fibric acids and cholesterol :
See Cholesterol
Fibroadenomas :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Fibrocystic breasts :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Fibroids, uterine :
See Uterine Fibroids
Fibromyalgia :
See Fibromyalgia
Fibrous dysplasia :
See Bone Tumors - Benign
Fifth disease :
See Fifth Disease
Fire safety :
See Burn Prevention
First aid :
See First Aid
Fitness :
See Getting Started on Fitness, Staying With It
Fitness at work :
See Fitness At Work
Fitness for children :
See Fitness for Kids
Flattened head syndrome :
See Craniofacial Disorders
Flexible sigmoidoscopy :
See Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Flooding :
See After A Storm
Floppy valve syndrome :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Flu :
See Influenza
Flu and seniors :
See Seniors and Flu
Fluent aphasia :
See Aphasia
Focal seizures :
See Seizures
Folic acid and homocysteine :
See Homocysteine
Folic acid and pregnancy :
See Pregnancy and Nutrition
Folic acid deficiency anemia :
See Anemia
Follicular ovarian cysts :
See The Ovaries
Follicular thyroid cancer :
See Thyroid Cancer
Folliculitis :
See Folliculitis
Food allergies :
See Food Allergies
Food labels :
See Food Labels
Food poisoning :
See Food Safety
Foodborne botulism :
See Biological Health Threats
Foodborne illness :
See Food Safety
Foot warts :
See Warts
Foreskin Cancer :
See Penile Cancer
Formula vs. breastfeeding :
See Breastfeeding
Fracture, bone :
See Bone Fractures
Fragile X syndrome :
See Fragile X Syndrome
Friedreich's ataxia :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Frozen shoulder :
See The Shoulder
Fuchs' dystrophy :
See Corneal Dystrophies
Functional incontinence :
See Incontinence
Functional ovarian cyst :
See The Ovaries
Fungi :
See Microorganisms
G   |     
 
Galactorrhea :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Galactosemia :
See The Liver
Gallstones :
See Gallstones
Gastric cancer :
See Stomach Cancer
Gastritis :
See Gastritis
Gastroenteritis :
See Gastroenteritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) :
See Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastrointestinal bleeding :
See Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis :
See Gastroparesis
Gehrig, Lou Gehrig disease :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
General anesthesia :
See Anesthesia
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) :
See Anxiety
Generalized seizures :
See Seizures
Genital ambiguity, neonatal :
See Genitourinary Birth Defects
Genital health - Female :
See Genital Health - Female
Genital health - male :
See Genital Health - Male
GERD :
See Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Germ cell tumors, brain :
See Brain Tumors
Germinoma :
See Brain Tumors
Germs :
See Workplace Germs
Gestational diabetes :
See Diabetes
Giant cell tumor :
See Bone Tumors - Benign
Giardiasis :
See Giardiasis
Gilbert syndrome :
See The Liver
Gingivitis :
See Oral Health
Ginkgo biloba :
See Herbal Precautions
Glaucoma :
See Glaucoma
Glioblastoma multiforme :
See Brain Tumors
Gliomas :
See Brain Tumors
Global aphasia :
See Aphasia
Glossary: Blood Disorders :
See Blood Disorders Glossary
Glossary: Breast Cancer :
See Breast Cancer Glossary
Glossary: Health Insurance :
See Health Insurance Terms Glossary
Glossary: Hearing/Speech/Smell/Taste :
See Hearing/Speech/Smell/Taste Glossary
Glossary: Immune System :
See Immune System Glossary
Glossary: Medical Procedures :
See Medical Procedures and Tests Glossary
Glossary: Pregnancy :
See Pregnancy Terms Glossary
Glossary: Respiratory :
See Respiratory Terms Glossary
Glossary: Stroke :
See Stroke Terms Glossary
Glossary: Vision :
See Vision Terms Glossary
Glossary: Woman's Health :
See Woman's Health Terms Glossary
Gluten & celiac disease :
See Celiac Disease
Gonorrhea :
See STD's
Gout :
See Gout
Graves disease :
See Thyroid
Greenstick fracture :
See Bone Fractures
Grief :
See Coping With Tragedy
Group B strep :
See Group B Strep
Growth hormone :
See Growth Hormone
Guillain-Barre syndrome :
See Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Gum disease :
See Oral Health
Guttate psoriasis :
See Psoriasis
H   |     
 
H. pylori :
See Peptic Ulcers
H1N1 Influenza :
See Influenza
HAART (highly active antiretroviral therapy) :
See HIV / AIDS
Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine :
See Immunizations
Hair loss and alopecia areata :
See Alopecia Areata
Hairy cell leukemia :
See Leukemia
Hallucinations :
See Schizophrenia
Hammertoe :
See Feet, Ankles & Legs
Hamstring strain :
See Strains
Hand foot and mouth disease :
See Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand washing :
See Workplace Germs
Hand washing, compulsive :
See Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Hands trembling, Parkinson's :
See Parkinson's Disease
Hantaviruses :
See Microorganisms
Hashimoto's disease :
See Thyroid
Hay fever :
See Pollen Allergies
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) :
See Cholesterol
Head and neck cancers :
See Head and Neck Cancers
Head injury :
See Head Injury
Head lice :
See Head Lice
Headaches :
See Headaches
Headaches, cluster :
See Cluster Headaches
Headaches, migraine :
See Migraine Headaches
Headaches, tension :
See Tension Headaches
Healing touch :
See CAM Therapies
Health insurance terms :
See Health Insurance Terms Glossary
Health scams :
See Health Scams
Hearing aids :
See Hearing Loss
Hearing loss :
See Hearing Loss
Hearing loss and noise :
See Noise and Hearing
Hearing terms :
See Hearing/Speech/Smell/Taste Glossary
Heart :
See The Heart & Cardiovascular System
Heart attack :
See Heart Attack
Heart defects, congenital :
See Congenital Heart Defects
Heart disease / women :
See Heart Disease and Women
Heart disease :
See Coronary Heart Disease
Heart disease and diabetes :
See Diabetes
Heart disease risks :
See Heart Risks
Heart failure :
See Congestive Heart Failure
Heart murmurs :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Heart rate :
See Target Heart Rate
Heart rehabilitation :
See Cardiac Rehabilitation
Heart tests :
See Cardiovascular Tests
Heart valves :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Heart, enlarged :
See Enlarged Heart
Heartburn :
See Heartburn
Heat stroke :
See Heat Stroke
Helical CT scanning :
See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography
Helicobacter pylori :
See Peptic Ulcers
Helmets, bicycle :
See Bike Safety
Hemangioma, birthmark :
See Vascular Birthmarks
Hemangioma, sclerosing (dermatofibromas) :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
Hemochromatosis :
See Hemochromatosis
Hemodialysis :
See End Stage Renal Disease
Hemoglobin A1c test :
See Diabetes
Hemolytic anemia :
See Anemia
Hemolytic uremic syndrome :
See Bleeding Disorders
Hemophilia A :
See Bleeding Disorders
Hemophilia B :
See Bleeding Disorders
Hemorrhagic strokes :
See Stroke
Hemorrhoids :
See Hemorrhoids
Hepatic artery infusion :
See Liver Cancer
Hepatitis - autoimmune :
See The Liver
Hepatitis A :
See Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B :
See Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C :
See Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D :
See Hepatitis D
Hepatitis E :
See Hepatitis E
Hepatitis vaccine :
See Immunizations
Hepatoblastoma of the liver :
See Liver Cancer
Hepatoblastomas :
See Cancer & Children
Hepatoblastomas :
See Cancer & Children
Hepatocellular (HCC) cancer of the liver :
See Liver Cancer
Herbal precautions :
See Herbal Precautions
Hernia :
See Hernia
Herniated disk :
See Disk Problems
Herpes :
See Herpes, STD's
Herpes zoster :
See Shingles
Herpes, ocular :
See Ocular Herpes
Hiatal hernia :
See Hernia
HIB vaccine :
See Immunizations
High blood pressure :
See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) :
See Cholesterol
Hip :
See The Hip
Hip fractures :
See Hip Fractures
Hip replacement surgery :
See Joint Replacement
Histiocytomas :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
Histoplasmosis :
See Microorganisms
HIV, AIDS :
See HIV / AIDS
Hives :
See Hives (Urticaria)
Hoarseness :
See Vocal Problems
Hodgkin's disease :
See Lymphoma
Holiday weight gain :
See Healthy Holidays
Holter monitor :
See EKG - Electrocardiogram
Home playgrounds :
See Playground Safety
Home safety, infants and children :
See Childproof Home
Home safety, seniors :
See Senior Home Safety
Homocysteine :
See Homocysteine
Hormonal disorders :
See Endocrine System
Hormone replacement and heart disease :
See Heart Disease and Women
Hormone replacement therapy :
See Menopause
Hospice :
See Hospice | Palliative Care
Hospital stay :
See Learn About Your Procedure
Hot flashes :
See Menopause
Hot tub folliculitis :
See Folliculitis
HPV and cervical cancer :
See Cervical Cancer
HPV and warts :
See STD's
HRT (hormone replacement therapy) :
See Menopause
HRT and heart disease :
See Heart Disease and Women
HSV-1 :
See Herpes
HSV-2 :
See Herpes
Human herpesvirus 6, human herpesvirus 8 :
See Herpes
Human immunodeficiency virus :
See HIV / AIDS
Human papillomavirus (HPV) :
See Cervical Cancer, Warts, STD's
Huntington's disease :
See Huntington's Disease
Hydramnios :
See Polyhydramnios / Hydramnios
Hydrocele :
See Swollen Testicles and Scrotum
Hydrocephalus :
See Hydrocephalus
Hydrogenated trans fats :
See Low Fat Food Tips
Hydronephrosis (neonatal) :
See Genitourinary Birth Defects
Hyper IgM (Immunoglobulin M) immunodeficiency :
See Primary Immunodeficiency
Hyperactivity :
See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Hypercalcemia :
See Hypercalcemia
Hypercortisolism :
See Cushing's Syndrome
Hyperemesis gravidarum :
See Morning Sickness
Hyperglycemia :
See Diabetes
Hyperhidrosis :
See Sweating
Hyperopia :
See Refractive Errors
Hyperparathyroidism :
See Parathyroid Glands
Hyperplasia, breast :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Hypertension, blood pressure :
See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure
Hypertension, pulmonary :
See Pulmonary Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism :
See Thyroid
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy :
See Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophy/hyperplasia, prostate :
See The Prostate
Hypnosis :
See CAM Therapies
Hypocortisolism :
See Addison's Disease
Hypoglycemia :
See Diabetes
Hypohidrosis :
See Sweating
Hyponatremia :
See Dehydration
Hypoparathyroidism :
See Parathyroid Glands
Hypopharyngeal cancer :
See Head and Neck Cancers
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome :
See Congenital Heart Defects
Hypospadias :
See Genitourinary Birth Defects
Hypothalamus :
See Endocrine System
Hypothermia :
See Hypothermia
Hypothyroidism :
See Thyroid
Hysterectomy :
See Hysterectomy
I   |     
 
IBD (irritable bowel disease) :
See Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) :
See Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IDC (idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy) :
See Cardiomyopathy
IgG subclass deficiency :
See Primary Immunodeficiency
Iliotibial band syndrome :
See The Knee
Imaging :
See Diagnostic Imaging
Immune dysfunction syndrome :
See Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Immune system :
See The Immune System
Immune system glossary :
See Immune System Glossary
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura :
See Bleeding Disorders
Immunizations :
See Immunizations
Immunotherapy :
See Cancer Treatments
Immunotherapy and allergies :
See Allergies
Impaired fasting glucose :
See Diabetes
Impaired glucose tolerance :
See Diabetes
Impetigo :
See Impetigo
Implantable defibrillator :
See Arrhythmia; Congestive Heart Failure
Impotence :
See Erectile Dysfunction
Incisional hernia :
See Hernia
Inclusion body myositis :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Incompetent cervix :
See Cervical Insufficiency / Incompetent Cervix
Incontinence, fecal :
See Fecal Incontinence
Incontinence, urinary :
See Incontinence
Indigestion :
See Indigestion
Industrial bronchitis :
See Occupational Respiratory Diseases
Infant health :
See Baby and Young Child Care
Infantile progressive spinal muscular atrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Infectious conjunctivitis :
See Conjunctivitis
Infertility :
See Infertility
Inflammation, liver :
See The Liver
Inflammation, vascular :
See Vascular System: Arteries & Veins
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases :
See Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory myopathies :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Inflammatory rosacea :
See Rosacea and Rhinophyma
Influenza :
See Influenza
Infusion therapy :
See Infusion Therapy
Inguinal hernia :
See Hernia
Inhalation anthrax :
See Biological Health Threats, Occupational Respiratory Diseases
Injury prevention in sports :
See Avoid Sports Injury, Safety Equipment
Insect Bites :
See Insect Bites
Insect borne diseases :
See Animal & Insect Borne Diseases
Insipidus, diabetes :
See Diabetes Insipidus
Insoluble fiber :
See Fiber and Health
Insomnia :
See Sleep
Insulin :
See Diabetes
Insulin resistance :
See Diabetes
Intermediate spinal muscular atrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Intermittent claudication :
See Peripheral Arterial Disease
Interstitial cystitis :
See Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal anthrax :
See Biological Health Threats
Intraductal papilloma :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Intraocular cancer :
See Eye Cancer
Intraoperative CT (iCT) :
See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography
Intraoperative MRI (iMRI) :
See MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Intussusception :
See Intussusception
Iris nevi & NF1 :
See Neurofibromatosis
Iron and pregnancy :
See Pregnancy and Nutrition
Iron overload :
See Hemochromatosis
Iron supplements :
See Iron Supplements
Iron-deficiency anemia :
See Anemia
Irritable bowel syndrome :
See Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic cardiomyopathy :
See Cardiomyopathy
Ischemic colitis :
See Ischemic Colitis
J   |     
 
Jaundice :
See Jaundice
Jet lag :
See Travel and Health
Jock itch :
See Tinea
Joint replacement :
See Joint Replacement
Juvenile arthritis :
See Juvenile Arthritis
Juvenile Huntington's disease :
See Huntington's Disease
Juvenile macular degeneration :
See Macular Degeneration
Juvenile spinal muscular atrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
K   |     
 
Kaposi's sarcoma :
See Skin Cancer, HIV / AIDS
Kava :
See Herbal Precautions
Kawasaki disease :
See Kawasaki Disease
Keloids :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
Kennedy's disease :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Keratitis :
See Keratitis
Keratoconus :
See Corneal Dystrophies
Keratosis pilaris :
See Keratosis Pilaris
Kernicterus :
See Jaundice
Kidney cancer :
See Kidney Cancer
Kidney cysts :
See Kidney Disease Polycystic Kidney Disease
Kidney disease :
See Kidney Disease
Kidney disease and blood pressure :
See Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease
Kidney disease and diabetes :
See Diabetes and Kidney Disease
Kidney failure :
See Kidney Disease End Stage Renal Disease
Kidney infections :
See Urinary Tract Infections
Kidney stones :
See Kidney Stones
Kissing disease (mononucleosis) :
See Mononucleosis
Klinefelter syndrome (XXY) :
See Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY)
Knee :
See The Knee
Knee sprain :
See Sprains
Kugelberg-Welander :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Kyphoplasty :
See The Spine
Kyphosis :
See Curvature of the Spine
L   |     
 
La Crosse encephalitis :
See Arboviral Encephalitides
Labor :
See Childbirth
Laboratory testing :
See Laboratory Testing
Labyrinthitis :
See Balance Disorders
Lactation :
See Breastfeeding
Lactose intolerance :
See Lactose Intolerance
LADA (Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults) :
See Diabetes
Lambert-Eaton syndrome :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Laminectomy :
See The Spine
Laminoplasty :
See The Spine
Laminotomy :
See The Spine
Laparoscopy :
See Endoscopy
Large cell carcinoma of the lung :
See Lung Cancer
Large cell lymphoma :
See Lymphoma
Laryngeal cancer :
See Head and Neck Cancers
Laryngitis :
See Vocal Problems
LASEK, LASIK, LTK :
See Refractive Errors
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) :
See Diabetes
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury :
See The Knee
Latex allergy :
See Latex Allergy
Lattice dystrophy :
See Corneal Dystrophies
Lazy eye :
See Amblyopia
LCL (Lateral collateral ligament) injury :
See The Knee
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein) :
See Cholesterol
Lead poisoning :
See Lead Paint Warning
LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) :
See Cervical Cancer
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) :
See Congestive Heart Failure
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) :
See Enlarged Heart
Leg pain and DVT :
See Deep Vein Thrombosis
Leg pain and PAD :
See Peripheral Arterial Disease
Legionnaires' disease :
See Legionnaires' Disease & Pontiac Fever
Legs :
See Feet, Ankles & Legs
Legs, restless legs syndrome :
See Sleep
Lenses, contacts :
See Refractive Errors
Lentigines, actinic :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
LES (Lambert-Eaton Syndrome) :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
LES (lower esophagus sphincter) :
See Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Leukemia :
See Leukemia
Levodopa :
See Parkinson's Disease
Lewy bodies, dementia :
See Dementia
Lice :
See Head Lice
Lichen planus :
See Lichen Planus
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Lip, cleft :
See Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Lipodystrophy :
See HIV / AIDS
Lipoma :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
Listeriosis :
See Listeriosis
Liver :
See The Liver
Liver cancer :
See Liver Cancer
Liver cirrhosis :
See Cirrhosis
Liver spots :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
Lobular carcinoma :
See Breast Cancer
Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) :
See Breast Cancer
Local anesthesia :
See Anesthesia
Localized scleroderma :
See Scleroderma
Lockjaw :
See Wound Care
Long term care :
See Planning For Long Term Care
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) :
See Cervical Cancer
Losing weight :
See Losing Weight
Lou Gehrig's Disease :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Low fat food :
See Low Fat Food Tips
Low vision :
See Low Vision
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) :
See Cholesterol
Lower back pain :
See The Spine, Back Pain
Lower esophagus sphincter and GERD :
See Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
LTK (laser thermal keratoplasty) :
See Refractive Errors
Lumpy breasts :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Lung cancer :
See Lung Cancer
Lung disease, occupational :
See Occupational Respiratory Diseases
Lung diseases :
See Respiratory System
Lupus :
See Lupus
LVADs (left ventricular assist devices) :
See Congestive Heart Failure
Lyme disease :
See Lyme Disease
Lymphadenitis & lymphangitis :
See The Lymph System
Lymphedema :
See The Lymph System
Lymphoblastic lymphoma :
See Lymphoma
Lymphoma :
See Lymphoma
M   |     
 
Ma huang :
See Herbal Precautions
Macular degeneration :
See Macular Degeneration
Macular hole :
See Macular Hole
Macular stains :
See Vascular Birthmarks
Mad cow disease :
See Mad Cow Disease
Magnetic Resonance Imaging :
See MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Major depression :
See Depressive Illnesses
Malabsorptive surgery :
See Obesity
Malaria :
See Travel & Health
Male genital health :
See Genital Health - Male
Malignant melanoma :
See Skin Cancer
Malignant tumors :
See Cancer: What It Is
Mammary duct ectasia :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Mammary dysplasia :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Mammograms :
See Mammograms
Manic depression :
See Depressive Illnesses
Manipulative and body-based therapies :
See CAM Therapies
MAOIs :
See Depressive Illnesses
Map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy :
See Corneal Dystrophies
Marfan syndrome :
See Marfan Syndrome
Mask of pregnancy :
See Melasma/Chloasma
Massage :
See CAM Therapies
Mastectomy :
See Breast Cancer
Mastitis :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions, Breastfeeding
MCL (medial collateral ligament) injury :
See The Knee
MD (muscular dystrophy) :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
MDS (myelodysplastic syndromes) :
See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders
Measles :
See Childhood Illnesses
Measles vaccine :
See Immunizations
Meatal stenosis & circumcision :
See Circumcision
Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury :
See The Knee
Medical emergencies :
See Emergency
Medical procedures and tests :
See Medical Procedures and Tests Glossary
Medical records :
See Family Health File
Medication and children :
See Children and Prescriptions
Medication and digestion :
See Medication and Digestion
Medication interactions :
See Drug Interaction Precautions
Medication safety :
See Medicine Safety Your Medicine Cabinet
Medicine :
See Taking Medicine
Medicine and children :
See Children and Prescriptions
Meditation :
See CAM Therapies
Medullary thyroid cancer :
See Thyroid Cancer
Medulloblastomas :
See Brain Tumors
Melanoma :
See Skin Cancer
Melasma :
See Melasma/Chloasma
Ménétrier's disease :
See Ménétrier's Disease
Meniere's Disease :
See Balance Disorders
Meningiomas :
See Brain Tumors
Meningitis :
See Meningitis
Meningococcal meningitis :
See Meningitis
Meningococcal meningitis vaccine :
See Immunizations
Meniscal tear :
See The Knee
Menopause :
See Menopause
Menopause and exercise :
See Menopause and Exercise
Menorrhagia :
See Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual disorders :
See Menstrual Disorders
Mental health :
See Mental Health
Merkel cell carcinoma :
See Skin Cancer
Mesothelioma :
See Mesothelioma
Metabolic syndrome :
See Metabolic Syndrome
Metastasis :
See Cancer: What It Is
Metastatic squamous neck cancer with occult primary :
See Head and Neck Cancers
Microorganisms :
See Microorganisms
Microvascular angina :
See Angina
Migraine headaches :
See Migraine Headaches
Mild hyperhomocysteinemia :
See Thrombophilia
Milk & allergies :
See Food Allergies
Milk & calcium :
See Calcium
Milk & lactose intolerance :
See Lactose Intolerance
Mind-body therapies :
See CAM Therapies
Minerals :
See Vitamins and Minerals
Minority health :
See Minority Health
Mites, dust :
See Dust Allergies
Mitochondrial myopathies :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Mitral valve prolapse :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Mitral valve regurgitation :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Mitral valve stenosis :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Miyoshi muscular dystrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
MMR vaccine :
See Childhood Illnesses
MMR vaccine and autism :
See Autism Spectrum Disorders
Mohs surgery :
See Cancer Treatments
Mold :
See Mold Allergies
Moles :
See Moles (Nevi)
Molluscum contagiosum :
See Molluscum Contagiosum
Monilial vaginitis :
See Vaginal Yeast Infections
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors :
See Depressive Illnesses
Monoclonal antibodies :
See Cancer Treatments
Mononucleosis :
See Mononucleosis
Morning sickness :
See Morning Sickness
Mosquitoes :
See Insect Bites
Motion sickness :
See Motion Sickness
Motor neuron diseases :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Motor tics :
See Tourette Syndrome
Mottled hyperpigmentation :
See Age and Skin
Mouth :
See Oral Health
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging):
See MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staph. aureus) :
See Staph and MRSA
MS (multiple sclerosis) :
See Multiple Sclerosis
Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome :
See Kawasaki Disease
Multi-infarct dementia :
See Dementia
Multiple Births :
See Multiple Birth Pregnancies
Multiple myeloma :
See Multiple Myeloma and Plasmacytoma
Multiple sclerosis :
See Multiple Sclerosis
Mumps :
See Childhood Illnesses
Mumps vaccine :
See Immunizations
Murmurs, heart :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Muscular dystrophies :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
MVP (Mitral valve prolapse) :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Myalgic encephalomyelitis :
See Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Myasthenia gravis :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Mycobacterium tuberculosis :
See Tuberculosis
Mycoplasmas and pneumonia :
See Pneumonia
Myelin and MS :
See Multiple Sclerosis
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) :
See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders
Myeloma :
See Multiple Myeloma and Plasmacytoma
Myeloproliferative disorders :
See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders
Myocardial infarction :
See Heart Attack
Myolysis :
See Uterine Fibroids
Myomectomy uterine fibroids :
See Uterine Fibroids
Myopathies :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Myopia :
See Refractive Errors
Myotonia congenita :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Myotonic muscular dystrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
N   |     
 
NAFLD (Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) :
See The Liver
Narcolepsy :
See Sleep
Narrow angle glaucoma :
See Glaucoma
NASH (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis) :
See The Liver
Nasopharyngeal cancer :
See Head and Neck Cancers
Nearsightedness :
See Refractive Errors
Neck pain :
See Neck Pain at Work
Nephrotic syndrome :
See The Urinary System
Nervous system :
See Nervous System
Neural tube defects :
See Neural Tube Defects
Neurilemoma :
See Balance Disorders
Neuroblastoma :
See Cancer & Children
Neurodermatitis :
See Eczema and Dermatitis
Neurofibromatosis :
See Neurofibromatosis
Neurolemmoma :
See Balance Disorders
Neuromuscular diseases :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Neuromuscular junction :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Neuropathy, diabetic :
See Diabetes
Neuropathy, peripheral :
See Peripheral Neuropathy
Neurosurgery :
See Neurosurgery
Nevi :
See Moles (Nevi)
Newborn concerns :
See Newborn Concerns
Newborn immunizations :
See Immunizations
Newborn screenings :
See Newborn Screenings
Niacin and cholesterol :
See Cholesterol
Nicotine :
See Quit Smoking
Nicotinic acid and cholesterol :
See Cholesterol
Nipple discharge :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Nitroglycerin & angina :
See Angina
Nitroglycerin & heart disease :
See Coronary Heart Disease
Nits :
See Head Lice
Nocturia :
See Incontinence
Noise and hearing :
See Noise and Hearing
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) :
See The Liver
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) :
See The Liver
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and cirrhosis :
See Cirrhosis
Non-allergic rhinitis :
See Sinusitis and Rhinitis
Non-Burkitt's lymphoma :
See Lymphoma
Noncancerous skin growths :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
Nonepileptic seizures :
See Seizures
Nonfebrile seizures :
See Seizures
Non-fluent aphasia :
See Aphasia
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma :
See Lymphoma
Nonreducible hernia :
See Hernia
Non-small cell lung cancer :
See Lung Cancer
Noroviruses :
See Noroviruses
Norwalk virus :
See Noroviruses
Nummular eczema :
See Eczema and Dermatitis
Nursing :
See Breastfeeding
Nursing home :
See Planning For Long Term Care
Nutrition & getting older :
See Nutrition and Getting Older
Nutrition & pregnancy :
See Pregnancy and Nutrition
Nutrition guidelines :
See Dietary Guidelines
Nutrition, vitamins and minerals :
See Vitamins and Minerals
Nuts & allergies :
See Food Allergies
Nymphs/head lice :
See Head Lice
O   |     
 
Oat cell cancer of the lung :
See Lung Cancer
Obesity, adults :
See Obesity
Obesity, childhood :
See Childhood Weight Issues
Obsessive compulsive disorder :
See Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obstructive sleep apnea :
See Sleep
Occupational respiratory diseases :
See Occupational Respiratory Diseases
Occupational therapy :
See Rehabilitation
OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) :
See Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Ocular herpes :
See Ocular Herpes
Ocular larva migrans (OLM) :
See Toxocariasis
Ocular toxoplasmosis :
See Toxoplasmosis
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Oligodendrogliomas :
See Brain Tumors
Open angle glaucoma :
See Glaucoma
Optic glioma & Neurofibromatosis :
See Neurofibromatosis
Oral cancer :
See Oral Cancer
Oral health :
See Oral Health
Oral thrush :
See Thrush
Orbital cancer :
See Eye Cancer
Orchitis :
See Swollen Testicles and Scrotum
Organ transplants :
See Transplants
Oropharyngeal cancer :
See Head and Neck Cancers
Orthopedics :
See Orthopedics
Osgood-Schlatter disease :
See The Knee
Osteoarthritis :
See Osteoarthritis
Osteochondritis dissecans, knee :
See The Knee
Osteochondroma :
See Bone Tumors - Benign
Osteodystrophy, renal :
See Bone Loss & Kidney Disease
Osteoid osteomas :
See Bone Tumors - Benign
Osteomalacia :
See Osteomalacia & Rickets
Osteonecrosis :
See Osteonecrosis
Osteopenia :
See Osteoporosis
Osteopetrosis :
See Osteopetrosis
Osteoporosis :
See Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma :
See Bone Cancer
Otitis externa :
See Otitis Externa
Otitis media :
See Otitis Media
Otosclerosis :
See Hearing Loss
Ovaries :
See The Ovaries
Overflow incontinence :
See Incontinence
P   |     
 
Pacemaker :
See Arrhythmia
PAD (peripheral arterial disease) :
See Peripheral Arterial Disease
Paget's disease of bone :
See Paget's Disease of Bone
Paget's disease of breast :
See Breast Cancer
Pain, chronic :
See Chronic Pain
Palate, cleft :
See Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Palliative Care :
See Hospice | Palliative Care
Pancreatic cancer :
See Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatitis :
See Pancreatitis
Panic disorder :
See Panic Disorder
Pap tests :
See Cervical Cancer
Papillary thyroid cancer :
See Thyroid Cancer
Paramyotonia Congenita :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer :
See Head and Neck Cancers
Paranoid personality disorders :
See Schizophrenia
Paraovarian cysts :
See The Ovaries
Paraphimosis & circumcision :
See Circumcision
Parasomnia :
See Sleep
Parathyroid cancer :
See Parathyroid Glands
Parathyroids :
See Parathyroid Glands
Paresthesia :
See Paresthesia
Parkinson's disease :
See Parkinson's Disease
Partial seizures :
See Seizures
Parvo-like viruses :
See Microorganisms
Patent ductus arteriosus :
See Congenital Heart Defects
Patent foramen ovale :
See Patent Foramen Ovale
PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) injury :
See The Knee
PCOS (polycystic ovaries) :
See Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Peak flow meter :
See Asthma
Peanuts & allergies :
See Food Allergies
Pediculus humanus capitis :
See Head Lice
Pelvic floor disorders :
See Pelvic Floor Disorders
Pelvic inflammatory disease :
See Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Penis :
See Genital Health - Male
Penis, Cancer :
See Penile Cancer
Peptic ulcers :
See Peptic Ulcers
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) :
See Angioplasty
Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling :
See Down Syndrome
Perimenopause :
See Menopause
Periodic limb movement :
See Sleep
Periodic paralysis :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Periodontal disease :
See Oral Health
Peripheral arterial disease :
See Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral nerve diseases :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Peripheral neuropathy :
See Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral NF :
See Neurofibromatosis
Peritoneal dialysis :
See End Stage Renal Disease
Peritonitis and appendicitis :
See Appendicitis
Pernicious anemia :
See Anemia
Peroneal muscular atrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Pertussis :
See Childhood Illnesses
Pertussis vaccine :
See Immunizations
Pervasive developmental disorder :
See Autism Spectrum Disorders
Pet dander :
See Animal Dander
PET scan :
See PET - Positron Emission Tomography
PET/CT scanning :
See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography
Peyronie's Disease :
See Peyronie's Disease
Pfeiffer syndrome :
See Craniofacial Disorders
PFO (patent foramen ovale) :
See Patent Foramen Ovale
Pharyngitis :
See Sore Throat and Strep Throat
Phobias :
See Phobias
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) :
See Refractive Errors
Physical therapy (PT) :
See Rehabilitation
PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) :
See Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Piles :
See Hemorrhoids
Pimples :
See Acne
Pineal gland :
See Endocrine System
Pineal tumors :
See Brain Tumors
Pink eye :
See Conjunctivitis
Pinworms :
See Pinworm Infection
Pituitary adenoma & Cushing's :
See Cushing's Syndrome
Pituitary gland :
See Endocrine System
Pityriasis rosea :
See Pityriasis Rosea
PKU, newborn screening :
See Newborn Screenings
Placenta previa :
See Placental Complications
Placental abruption :
See Placental Complications
Plagiocephaly :
See Craniofacial Disorders
Planning long term care :
See Planning For Long Term Care
Plantar fasciitis :
See Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar warts :
See Warts
Plaque :
See Oral Health
Plasmacytoma :
See Multiple Myeloma and Plasmacytoma
Plastic surgery :
See Plastic Surgery
Playground safety :
See Playground Safety
Pleurisy :
See Pleurisy
Plexiform fibromas & NF1 :
See Neurofibromatosis
Plica syndrome :
See The Knee
PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) :
See Premenstrual Syndrome
Pneumocytis carinii :
See Pneumonia
Pneumonia :
See Pneumonia
Pneumonia vaccine :
See Immunizations
Pneumonic plague :
See Biological Health Threats
Pneumothorax :
See Pneumothorax
Poison prevention :
See Poison Prevention
Poisoning, lead :
See Lead Paint Warning
Polio & Post-Polio Syndrome :
See Post-Polio Syndrome
Polio vaccine :
See Immunizations
Pollen and allergies :
See Pollen Allergies
Polycystic kidney disease :
See Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic ovary syndrome :
See Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycythemia vera :
See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders
Polyglandular/polyendocrine deficiency syndrome :
See Polyglandular Deficiency Syndromes
Polyhydramnios :
See Polyhydramnios / Hydramnios
Polymyositis :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Polyps, colon :
See Colon Polyps
Pompe disease :
See Pompe Disease
Pontiac fever :
See Legionnaires' Disease & Pontiac Fever
Port wine stains :
See Vascular Birthmarks
Positron Emission Tomography :
See PET - Positron Emission Tomography
Post traumatic stress :
See Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury :
See The Knee
Postpartum depression :
See Depressive Illnesses
Postpartum thyroiditis :
See Thyroid, Healthy Pregnancy
Post-Polio syndrome :
See Post-Polio Syndrome
Posture :
See Back Tips
Posture and back pain :
See Avoid Back Pain
Pre-diabetes :
See Diabetes
Preeclampsia :
See Preeclampsia
Pregnancy :
See Healthy Pregnancy, Pregnancy Resource Center
Pregnancy and nutrition :
See Pregnancy and Nutrition
Pregnancy testing :
See Pregnancy Testing
Pregnancy trimesters :
See Stages of Pregnancy
Pregnancy, later age :
See Later Age Pregnancy
Premature delivery :
See Preterm Labor
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder :
See Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome :
See Premenstrual Syndrome
Prenatal care :
See Prenatal Care
Prerosacea :
See Rosacea and Rhinophyma
Presbycusis :
See Hearing Loss
Presbyopia :
See Refractive Errors
Prescriptions / children :
See Children and Prescriptions
Preterm labor :
See Preterm Labor
Preventing back pain :
See Avoid Back Pain
Primary adrenal insufficiency :
See Addison's Disease
Primary biliary cirrhosis :
See Cirrhosis
Primary brain tumor :
See Brain Tumors
Primary hyperparathyroidism :
See Parathyroid Glands
Primary immunodeficiency disorder :
See Primary Immunodeficiency
Primary open angle glaucoma :
See Glaucoma
Primary pulmonary hypertension :
See Pulmonary Hypertension
Prion diseases :
See Encephalopathy
PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) :
See Refractive Errors
Processed food :
See Fresh vs. Frozen
Proctitis :
See Proctitis
Prolapse, uterine or vaginal :
See Pelvic Floor Disorders
Prostate :
See The Prostate
Protease inhibitors :
See HIV / AIDS
Proteinuria :
See The Urinary System
Prothrombin mutations :
See Thrombophilia
Protozoa :
See Microorganisms
Proxy, healthcare :
See Health Insurance Terms Glossary
Pseudo von Willebrand disease :
See Bleeding Disorders
Pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Psoriasis :
See Psoriasis
Psychological abuse :
See Violence and Abuse
Psychotherapy :
See Depressive Illnesses
PTSD (post traumatic stress) :
See Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Pudendal block :
See Childbirth
Pulmonary atresia :
See Congenital Heart Defects
Pulmonary embolism :
See Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary hypertension :
See Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary valve regurgitation :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Pulmonary valve stenosis :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Pustular psoriasis :
See Psoriasis
Pyelonephritis :
See Urinary Tract Infections
Q   |     
 
Quad marker screen :
See Pregnancy Testing
Quadruple bypass :
See Coronary Bypass Surgery
Quit smoking :
See Quit Smoking
R   |     
 
R. rickettsii :
See Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rabies :
See Rabies
Radiation therapy :
See Cancer Treatments
Radical hysterectomy :
See Hysterectomy
Radiology :
See Diagnostic Imaging
Ragweed and allergies :
See Pollen Allergies
Rape, sexual abuse :
See Violence and Abuse
Rapid eye movement :
See Sleep
Rapid gastric emptying :
See Rapid Gastric Emptying
Rash, diaper :
See Diaper Rash
Rash, skin :
See Skin Rash
Raynaud's phenomenon :
See Raynaud's Phenomenon
Reactive arthritis :
See Reactive Arthritis
Reactive depression :
See Depressive Illnesses
Rebound headaches :
See Headaches
Reconstructive surgery :
See Plastic Surgery
Rectal bleeding :
See Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Rectal cancer :
See Colorectal Cancer
Rectocele :
See Pelvic Floor Disorders
Reducible hernia :
See Hernia
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) :
See Chronic Pain
Reflux, acid :
See Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Refractive errors :
See Refractive Errors
Refractory anemias :
See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders
Refractory cytopenia with multilineage dysplasia :
See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders
Regional anesthesia :
See Anesthesia
Regurgitation, valve :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Rehabilitation :
See Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation, cardiac :
See Cardiac Rehabilitation
Reiki :
See CAM Therapies
Reiter's syndrome :
See Reactive Arthritis
Renal agenesis :
See Genitourinary Birth Defects
Renal disease :
See Kidney Disease
Renal osteodystrophy :
See Bone Loss and Kidney Disease
Repetitive stress :
See Repetitive Stress
Reproductive health :
See Reproductive Health
Resins and cholesterol :
See Cholesterol
Respiratory diseases :
See Respiratory System
Respiratory diseases, occupational :
See Occupational Respiratory Diseases
Respiratory distress syndrome in infants (RDSI) :
See Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Infants
Respiratory distress syndrome, acute :
See Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) :
See Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Respiratory terms :
See Respiratory Terms Glossary
Restenosis, stents & heart disease :
See Coronary Heart Disease
Restless legs syndrome :
See Sleep
Restrictive cardiomyopathy :
See Cardiomyopathy
Restrictive surgery :
See Obesity
Retinal detachment :
See Retinal Detachment
Retinitis pigmentosa :
See Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinoblastomas :
See Cancer & Children
Retinoblastomas :
See Cancer & Children
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) :
See Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy, diabetic :
See Diabetes
Retrolental fibroplasia :
See Retinopathy of Prematurity
Rett syndrome :
See Autism Spectrum Disorders
Reye's syndrome :
See The Liver
Rh Disease :
See Rh Disease
Rhabdomyosarcomas :
See Cancer & Children
Rheumatic diseases :
See Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatic fever :
See Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatoid arthritis :
See Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rhinitis :
See Sinusitis and Rhinitis
Rhinophyma :
See Rosacea and Rhinophyma
Rhinoscopy :
See Endoscopy
Rickets :
See Osteomalacia & Rickets
Ringing in ear :
See Tinnitus
Ringworm :
See Tinea
Risk factors, cancer :
See Reduce Cancer Risks
Risk factors, heart disease :
See Heart Risks
Ritalin :
See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Robotic surgery :
See Robotic Surgery
Rocky Mountain spotted fever :
See Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rosacea :
See Rosacea and Rhinophyma
Roseola :
See Roseola
Rotator cuff injury :
See The Shoulder
Rotavirus :
See Rotavirus
Roughage :
See Fiber and Health
Roundworms :
See Animal & Insect Borne Diseases
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass :
See Bariatric Surgery
RP (retinitis pigmentosa) :
See Retinitis Pigmentosa
RSDS (reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome) :
See Chronic Pain
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) :
See Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Rubella :
See Childhood Illnesses
Rubella vaccine :
See Immunizations
Ruptured aneurysm :
See Aneurysms
Ruptured appendix :
See Appendicitis
Ruptured disk :
See Disk Problems
Ruptured eardrum :
See Ruptured Eardrum
Ruptured spleen :
See The Spleen
S   |     
 
S. Typhi :
See Travel & Health
SAD (seasonal affective disorder) :
See Depressive Illnesses
Saethre-Chotzen syndrome :
See Craniofacial Disorders
Safety, medicine :
See Medicine Safety
Safety, playground :
See Playground Safety
Safety, sports equipment :
See Safety Equipment
Salivary cancer :
See Head and Neck Cancers
Salmonella :
See Salmonella
Salmonella Typhi :
See Travel & Health
Salt :
See Sodium
Sarcomas :
See Cancer: What It Is
SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) :
See Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Saturated fats :
See Low Fat Food Tips
Saturnine gout :
See Gout
Scabies :
See Scabies
Scalding :
See Burn Prevention
Scalp lice :
See Head Lice
Scams, health-related :
See Health Scams
Scheuermann's disease :
See Curvature of the Spine
Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder :
See Schizophrenia
Schmidt's syndrome :
See Polyglandular Deficiency Syndromes
Schwannoma, vestibular :
See Balance Disorders
Sciatica :
See The Spine
SCID (severe combined immunodeficiency) :
See Primary Immunodeficiency
Scleroderma :
See Scleroderma
Sclerosing adenosis :
See Breast Diseases & Conditions
Sclerosing hemangioma (dermatofibromas) :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
Sclerotherapy :
See Varicose Veins
Scoliosis :
See Curvature of the Spine
Screenings - men :
See Men's Health Check-up List
Screenings - women :
See Women's Health Check-up List
Scrotum :
See Genital Health - Male
Sealants :
See Oral Health
Seasonal affective disorder :
See Depressive Illnesses
Seat belts :
See Car Safety
Seborrheic eczema :
See Eczema and Dermatitis
Seborrheic keratosis :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
Secondary adrenal insufficiency :
See Addison's Disease
Secondary biliary cirrhosis :
See Cirrhosis
Secondary brain tumor :
See Brain Tumors
Secondary hyperparathyroidism :
See Parathyroid Glands
Secondary pulmonary hypertension :
See Pulmonary Hypertension
Seizures :
See Seizures
Seizures, epileptic :
See Epilepsy
Selective IgA (Immunoglobulin A) deficiency :
See Primary Immunodeficiency
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors :
See Depressive Illnesses
Self examination, breast :
See Breast Self Examination
Self examination, testicles, :
See Testicular Cancer
Senility
See Dementia
Senior home safety :
See Senior Home Safety
Senior living facilities :
See Planning For Long Term Care
Seniors and depression :
See Depression and Seniors
Seniors and exercise :
See Exercise and Seniors
Seniors and flu :
See Seniors and Flu
Seniors and medication :
See Drug Interaction Precautions
Separated shoulder :
See The Shoulder
Sepsis & septicemia :
See Sepsis
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) :
See Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) :
See Primary Immunodeficiency
Severe obesity :
See Obesity
Severe sepsis :
See Sepsis
Sexual assault :
See Violence and Abuse
Sexually transmitted diseases :
See STD's
Shaken baby syndrome :
See Head Injury
Shellfish allergy :
See Food Allergies
Shigellosis :
See Shigellosis
Shin splints :
See Feet, Ankles & Legs
Shingles :
See Shingles
Shock, anaphylactic :
See Anaphylaxis
Shock, septic :
See Sepsis
Shoulder :
See The Shoulder
Sickle cell disease :
See Sickle Cell Disease
SIDS (sudden infant death) :
See SIDS & Sleeping Position
Sigmoidoscopy :
See Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
SIL (squamous intraepithelial lesion) :
See Cervical Cancer
Silent gallstones :
See Gallstones
Silent strokes :
See Stroke
Silicosis :
See Occupational Respiratory Diseases
Simple fracture :
See Bone Fractures
Sinus arrhythmia :
See Arrhythmia
Sinus headaches :
See Headaches
Sinus node :
See Arrhythmia
Sinusitis :
See Sinusitis and Rhinitis
Sixth Disease :
See Roseola
Sjögren's syndrome :
See Sjögren's Syndrome
Skating, skateboard safety :
See Safety Equipment
Skeleton :
See Skeletal System
Skin :
See Skin
Skin allergies :
See Allergies
Skin and aging :
See Age and Skin
Skin cancer :
See Skin Cancer
Skin care :
See Skin Care
Skin Rash :
See Skin Rash
Slapped cheek syndrome :
See Fifth Disease
Sleep and age :
See Sleep and Age
Sleep disorders, sleep tips :
See Sleep
Sleeping position, infants :
See SIDS & Sleeping Position
Small cell lung cancer :
See Lung Cancer
Small noncleaved cell lymphoma :
See Lymphoma
Smallpox :
See Biological Health Threats
Smell, sense of :
See Hearing/Speech/Smell/Taste Glossary
Smokeless tobacco and oral cancer :
See Oral Cancer
Smoking :
See Quit Smoking
Smoking and emphysema :
See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Smoking and heart disease :
See Heart Risks, Quit Smoking
Snoring and apnea :
See Sleep
Snuff and oral cancer :
See Oral Cancer
Social phobias :
See Social Phobias
Sodium :
See Sodium
Solitary bone cyst :
See Bone Tumors - Benign
Soluble fiber :
See Fiber and Health
Somnoplasty :
See Medical Procedures
Sonogram :
See Ultrasound Imaging
Sore throat :
See Sore Throat and Strep Throat
Sores :
See Wound Care
Spasmodic croup :
See Croup
Speech glossary :
See Hearing/Speech/Smell/Taste Glossary
Speech therapy :
See Rehabilitation
Sperm count, low :
See Infertility
SPF (sun protection factor) :
See Sunscreen
Spina bifida :
See Neural Tube Defects
Spinal anesthesia :
See Anesthesia
Spinal bulbar muscular atrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Spinal fusion :
See The Spine
Spine :
See The Spine
Spine, curvature :
See Curvature of the Spine
Spiral CT scanning :
See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography
Spleen :
See The Spleen
Spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis :
See The Spine
Sport safety equipment :
See Safety Equipment
Sports and steroids :
See Steroids
Sports injury prevention :
See Avoid Sports Injury, Safety Equipment
Sprains :
See Sprains
Sprue, celiac :
See Celiac Disease
Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder :
See Bladder Cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung :
See Lung Cancer
Squamous cell carcinomas of the esophagus :
See Esophagus Cancer
Squamous cell skin cancer :
See Skin Cancer
Squamous intraepithelial lesion :
See Cervical Cancer
SSRI's :
See Depressive Illnesses
St. John's Wort :
See Herbal Precautions
St. Louis encephalitis :
See Arboviral Encephalitides
Stable angina :
See Angina
Staging cancer :
See Cancer Treatments
Staph (Staphylococcus aureus) :
See Staph and MRSA
Stargardt's disease :
See Macular Degeneration
Stasis dermatitis :
See Eczema and Dermatitis
Statins and cholesterol :
See Cholesterol
STD's (sexually transmitted diseases) :
See STD's
Steinert's muscular dystrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Stein-Leventhal syndrome :
See Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Stem cell transplants :
See Transplants
Stenosis, spinal :
See The Spine
Stenosis, valve :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Stents and heart disease :
See Angioplasty
Steroids, anabolic :
See Steroids
Sting, insect :
See Insect Bites
Stomach cancer :
See Stomach Cancer
Stomach flu :
See Gastroenteritis
Stomach ulcer :
See Peptic Ulcers
Stones, gallbladder :
See Gallstones
Stones, kidney :
See Kidney Stones
Strabismus :
See Amblyopia
Strains :
See Strains
Strawberry hemangiomas :
See Vascular Birthmarks
Strep throat :
See Sore Throat and Strep Throat
Strep, group B :
See Group B Strep
Streptococcus pneumoniae :
See Pneumonia
Stress :
See Stress
Stress fractures :
See Bone Fractures
Stress incontinence :
See Incontinence
Stress test :
See Stress Test
Stress, job :
See Job Stress
Stretching :
See Stretching and Health
Stroke :
See Stroke
Stroke terms :
See Stroke Terms Glossary
Struvite kidney stones :
See Kidney Stones
Stuttering :
See Stuttering
Subaortic stenosis :
See Congenital Heart Defects
Subcortical dementia :
See Dementia
Subepidermal nodular fibrosis :
See Noncancerous Skin Growths
Sudden cardiac arrest :
See Cardiac Arrest
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome :
See SIDS & Sleeping Position
Suicide prevention :
See Suicide Prevention
Sulfites and asthma :
See Asthma
Sun protection, children :
See Children and Sun
Sun protection, eyes :
See Eyes and Sun
Sunglasses :
See Eyes and Sun
Sunscreen :
See Sunscreen
Supplements, iron :
See Iron Supplements
Support groups, cancer :
See Cancer Support
Supraventricular arrhythmias :
See Arrhythmia
Surgery :
See Learn About Your Procedure
Surgery, robotic :
See Robotic Surgery
Sweating :
See Sweating
Swimmer's ear :
See Otitis Externa
Swimming :
See Water Safety
Swine flu :
See Influenza
Syncope :
See Syncope (Fainting)
Syndrome X :
See Metabolic Syndrome
Synovitis :
See Synovitis
Syphilis :
See STD's
Syrup of ipecac :
See Poison Prevention
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) :
See Lupus
Systemic sclerosis :
See Scleroderma
Systolic blood pressure :
See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure
T   |     
 
Tachycardia :
See Arrhythmia
Tamoxifen :
See Breast Cancer
Target heart rate :
See Target Heart Rate
Tartar :
See Oral Health
Taste, sense of :
See Hearing/Speech/Smell/Taste Glossary
Tay-Sachs (infantile form) :
See Tay-Sachs Disease (infantile form)
TB (Tuberculosis) :
See Tuberculosis
TBI (Traumatic brain injury) :
See Head Injury
Teenage health risks :
See Teenage Health Risks
Teenage suicide :
See Suicide Prevention
Teeth :
See Oral Health
Telangiectasia :
See Age and Skin
Temporomandibular disorder :
See Temporomandibular Disorder
Tendinitis :
See Tendinitis and Bursitis
Tendon injuries :
See The Knee
Tennis elbow :
See Tendinitis and Bursitis
Tension headaches :
See Tension Headaches
Testicle (testes) :
See Genital Health - Male
Testicle, undescended :
See Genitourinary Birth Defects
Testicular cancer :
See Testicular Cancer
Tests :
See Medical Procedures and Tests Glossary
Tetanus :
See Wound Care
Tetanus vaccine :
See Immunizations
Tetralogy of Fallot :
See Congenital Heart Defects
Thalassemia :
See Anemia
Thomsen's disease :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Thoracic aneurysm :
See Aneurysms
Thoracic cancer :
See Lung Cancer, Esophagus Cancer
Throat, sore :
See Sore Throat and Strep Throat
Throat, strep :
See Sore Throat and Strep Throat
Thrombocytopenia :
See Bleeding Disorders
Thrombolysis and stroke :
See Stroke
Thrombolytic agents and heart attack :
See Heart Attack
Thrombophilia :
See Thrombophilia
Thrombotic stroke:
See Stroke
Thrush :
See Thrush
Thymus :
See Endocrine System
Thyroid :
See Thyroid
Thyroid cancer :
See Thyroid Cancer
TIA (transient ischemic attack) :
See Stroke
Ticks and Lyme Disease :
See Lyme Disease
Tinea :
See Tinea
Tinnitus :
See Tinnitus
Tissue transplants :
See Transplants
TMD or TMJ :
See Temporomandibular Disorder
Tobacco :
See Quit Smoking
Toenails, ingrown :
See Feet, Ankles & Legs
Tonsils :
See Tonsils and Adenoids
Tooth decay :
See Oral Health
Torn rotator cuff :
See The Shoulder
Torticollis :
See Craniofacial Disorders
Total blood cholesterol level :
See Cholesterol
Total hip replacement :
See Joint Replacement
Total hysterectomy :
See Hysterectomy
Total knee replacement :
See Joint Replacement
Tourette Syndrome :
See Tourette Syndrome
Tourniquet :
See Emergency
Toxic synovitis :
See Synovitis
Toxocariasis :
See Toxocariasis
Toxoplasmosis :
See Toxoplasmosis
Toy safety :
See Toy Safety
tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) :
See Stroke
Tracheal cancer :
See Tracheal Tumors
Tractor injuries :
See Farm Safety
Traffic rules for bicycles :
See Bike Safety
Tragedy, coping :
See Coping With Tragedy
Trans fats :
See Food Labels, Low Fat Food Tips
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) :
See Stroke
Transient synovitis :
See Synovitis
Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder :
See Bladder Cancer
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies :
See Encephalopathy
Transplant, kidney :
See End Stage Renal Disease
Transplants :
See Transplants
Transposition of the great arteries :
See Congenital Heart Defects
Transverse fracture :
See Bone Fractures
Trauma, spinal cord :
See The Spine
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) :
See Head Injury
Travel health :
See Travel and Health
Travel sickness :
See Motion Sickness
Triage :
See Emergency Room
Trichinosis :
See Trichinosis
Trichomoniasis :
See STD's
Tricuspid atresia :
See Congenital Heart Defects
Tricuspid valve regurgitation :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Tricuspid valve stenosis :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Trigger finger :
See Tendinitis and Bursitis
Triggers, asthma :
See Asthma
Triglycerides and cholesterol :
See Cholesterol
Trimesters, pregnancy :
See Stages of Pregnancy
Triple marker screen :
See Pregnancy Testing
Triplets Pregnancy :
See Multiple Birth Pregnancies
TSE (transmissible spongiform encephalopathies) :
See Encephalopathy
Tubal pregnancy & PID :
See Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Tuberculosis :
See Tuberculosis
Tularemia :
See Biological Health Threats
Tumor grade :
See Cancer Treatments
Turner syndrome :
See Turner Syndrome
Twin Pregnancy :
See Multiple Birth Pregnancies
Tylosis and esophagus cancer :
See Esophagus Cancer
Type 1 diabetes :
See Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes :
See Diabetes
Typhoid fever :
See Travel & Health
U   |     
 
Ulcer, peptic :
See Peptic Ulcers
Ulcerative colitis :
See Ulcerative Colitis
Ultrasound :
See Ultrasound Imaging
Umbilical hernia :
See Hernia
Unclassifiable myelodysplastic syndrome :
See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders
Underweight, children :
See Childhood Weight Issues
Undescended testicle :
See Genitourinary Birth Defects
Undescended testicle and cancer risk :
See Testicular Cancer
Unexplained pulmonary hypertension :
See Pulmonary hypertension in COPD
Unicameral bone cyst :
See Bone Tumors - Benign
Unsaturated fats :
See Low Fat Food Tips
Unstable angina :
See Angina
Upper femur fractures :
See Hip Fractures
Ureteroscopy :
See Endoscopy
Urethral cancer :
See Urethral Cancer
Urge incontinence :
See Incontinence
Uric acid kidney stones :
See Kidney Stones
Urinary incontinence :
See Incontinence
Urinary system :
See The Urinary System
Urinary tract infections :
See Urinary Tract Infections
Urticaria :
See Hives (Urticaria)
Usher syndrome :
See Usher Syndrome
Uterine cancer :
See Uterine Cancer
Uterine fibroids :
See Uterine Fibroids
Uterine prolapse :
See Pelvic Floor Disorders
Uveitis :
See Uveitis
V   |     
 
Vaccines :
See Immunizations
Vaginal birth :
See Childbirth
Vaginal cancer :
See Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal discharge :
See Vaginal Discharge
Vaginitis, candidal :
See Vaginal Yeast Infections
Vaginosis, bacterial :
See Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
Valves, cardiac :
See The Heart and Its Valves
Variant angina :
See Angina
variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease :
See Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Mad Cow Disease
Varicella vaccine :
See Immunizations
Varicocele :
See Swollen Testicles and Scrotum
Varicose veins :
See Varicose Veins
Vascular birthmarks :
See Vascular Birthmarks
Vascular dementia :
See Dementia
Vascular lesions :
See Vascular Lesions of the Central Nervous System
Vascular rosacea :
See Rosacea and Rhinophyma
Vascular system :
See Vascular System
Vasculitis :
See Vascular System: Arteries & Veins
Vasospastic attacks :
See Raynaud's Phenomenon
vCJD :
See Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Mad Cow Disease
Vehicle safety :
See Car Safety
Veins :
See Vascular System
Venous malformations :
See Vascular Lesions of the Central Nervous System
Ventricular arrhythmias :
See Arrhythmia
Ventricular fibrillation :
See Arrhythmia
Ventricular septal defect :
See Congenital Heart Defects
Ventricular tachycardia :
See Arrhythmia
Verbal abuse :
See Violence and Abuse
Vertebrae :
See The Spine
Vertebroplasty :
See The Spine
Vertigo :
See Balance Disorders
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), primary :
See Genitourinary Birth Defects
Vestibular schwannoma :
See Balance Disorders
Vibrio :
See Microorganisms
Virus, viral infections :
See Microorganisms
Visceral larva migrans (VLM) :
See Toxocariasis
Vision problems :
See The Eye
Vision terms :
See Vision Terms Glossary
Vitamin D and calcium :
See Calcium
Vitamin K & bleeding disorders :
See Bleeding Disorders
Vitamins :
See Vitamins and Minerals
Vitiligo :
See Vitiligo
Vocal tics :
See Tourette Syndrome
Voice problems, polyps, nodules :
See Vocal Problems
Von Recklinghausen NF :
See Neurofibromatosis
von Willebrand disease :
See Bleeding Disorders
W   |     
 
Waist to hip ratio :
See Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Walking :
See Walking for Health
Walking pneumonia :
See Pneumonia
Warning signs of heart attack :
See Heart Attack
Warning signs of poisoning :
See Poison Prevention
Warning signs of stroke :
See Stroke
Warning signs of suicide :
See Suicide Prevention
Warts, genital :
See STD's
Warts, skin :
See Warts
Water intoxication :
See Dehydration
Water on the brain, hydrocephalus :
See Hydrocephalus
Water safety :
See Water Safety
Weight bearing exercise :
See Walking For Health
Weight gain avoidance :
See Fighting Weight Gain
Weight loss :
See Losing Weight
Werdnig-Hoffman :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
Wernicke's aphasia :
See Aphasia
West Nile virus :
See Arboviral Encephalitides
Western equine encephalitis :
See Arboviral Encephalitides
Westphal variant :
See Huntington's Disease
Wet form macular degeneration :
See Macular Degeneration
Whipple's disease :
See Whipple's Disease
Whooping cough :
See Childhood Illnesses
Whooping cough vaccine :
See Immunizations
Wilms' tumor :
See Kidney Cancer
Wilson's disease :
See The Liver
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome :
See Arrhythmia
Women / blood pressure :
See Women and Blood Pressure
Women / heart disease :
See Heart Disease and Women
Workplace fitness :
See Fitness At Work
Workplace germs :
See Workplace Germs
Wound botulism :
See Biological Health Threats
Wound care :
See Wound Care
Wrinkles :
See Age and Skin
Wrist pain :
See Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
X   |     
 
Xerostomia :
See Oral Health
XLA (X-linked agammaglobulinemia) :
See Primary Immunodeficiency
X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) :
See Primary Immunodeficiency
X-linked recessive RP :
See Retinitis Pigmentosa
X-linked spinal bulbar muscular atrophy :
See Neuromuscular Diseases
X-rays :
See X-rays
XXY male (Klinefelter syndrome) :
See Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY)
Y   |     
 
Yeast infection, diaper rash :
See Diaper Rash
Yeast infection, vaginal :
See Vaginal Yeast Infections
Yellow fever :
See Travel & Health
Yersinia :
See Microorganisms
Yoga :
See CAM Therapies
Z   |     
 
Zoonosis :
See Animal & Insect Borne Diseases

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