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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 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
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
Artificial insemination : See Infertility Treatments
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
Assisted reproduction : See Infertility Treatments
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
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 control : See Birth Control
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
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
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 cap, birth control : See Birth Control
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
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'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 : 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 / colorectal cancer: See Colorectal Cancer
Colon polyps : See Colon Polyps
Colonoscopy : See Colonoscopy
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
Condoms : See Birth Control
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
Contraceptives : See Birth Control
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 The Spine
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
Dialysis : See End Stage Renal Disease
Diaper rash : See Diaper Rash
Diaphragm, birth control : See Birth Control
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 The Spine
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
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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
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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
Food pyramid : See Dietary Guidelines
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
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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
GIFT : See Infertility Treatments
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
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H. pylori : See Peptic Ulcers
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 The Spine
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
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
Hyperglycemia : See Diabetes
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
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
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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
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
In vitro fertilization : See Infertility Treatments
Incisional hernia : See Hernia
Inclusion body myositis : See Neuromuscular Diseases
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
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
Insemination, artificial : See Infertility Treatments
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
IUD : See Birth Control
IVF : See Infertility Treatments
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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
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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
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La Crosse encephalitis : See Arboviral Encephalitides
Labor : See Childbirth
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
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
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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 Breast Cancer
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
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
Morbid obesity : See Obesity
Morning sickness : See Healthy Pregnancy
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 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
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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
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
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Oat cell cancer of the lung : See Lung Cancer
Obesity : See Obesity
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 contraceptives : See Birth Control
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 media : See Otitis Media
Otosclerosis : See Hearing Loss
Ovaries : See The Ovaries
Overflow incontinence : See Incontinence
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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
Pill, birth control : See Birth Control
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
Plagiocephaly : See Craniofacial Disorders
Planning long term care : See Planning For Long Term Care
Plantar fasciitis : See Feet, Ankles & Legs
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
Polymyositis : See Neuromuscular Diseases
Polyps, colon : See Colon Polyps
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 and nutrition : See Pregnancy and Nutrition
Pregnancy terms : See Pregnancy Terms Glossary
Pregnancy testing : See Pregnancy Testing
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder : See Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome : See Premenstrual Syndrome
Prenatal care : See Healthy Pregnancy
Prerosacea : See Rosacea and Rhinophyma
Presbycusis : See Hearing Loss
Presbyopia : See Refractive Errors
Prescriptions / children : See Children and Prescriptions
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
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
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Quad marker screen : See Pregnancy Testing
Quadruple bypass : See Coronary Bypass Surgery
Quit smoking : See Quit Smoking
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R. rickettsii : See Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rabies : See Rabies
Radiation therapy : See Cancer Treatments
Radical hysterectomy : See Hysterectomy
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
Rhabdomyosarcomas : See Cancer & Children
Rheumatic diseases : See Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
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 The Spine
Ruptured eardrum : See Ruptured Eardrum
Ruptured spleen : See The Spleen
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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
Spermicides : See Birth Control
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
Sterilization : See Birth Control
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
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
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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
TET : See Infertility Treatments
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
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
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
Triple marker screen : See Pregnancy Testing
TSE (transmissible spongiform encephalopathies) : See Encephalopathy
Tubal pregnancy & PID : See Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Tuberculosis : See Tuberculosis
Tumor grade : See Cancer Treatments
Turner syndrome : See Turner Syndrome
Tylosis and esophagus cancer : See Esophagus Cancer
Type 1 diabetes : See Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes : See Diabetes
Typhoid fever : See Travel & Health
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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
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
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
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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
Vasectomy : See Birth Control
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
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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)
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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 |
ZIFT : See Infertility Treatments
Zoonosis : See Animal & Insect Borne Diseases
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