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Alergias y Asma
- All About Allergy
- Treatment for Allergy
- Allergens: Animals
- All About Asthma
- Allergens: Chemical Sensitivity
- Allergens: Triggers of Allergy Attacks
- Contact Dermatitis
- Diagnostic Tests for Allergies
- Allergens: Dust and Dust Mites
- Egg Allergy Diet
- Asthma and Exercise
- Food Allergy
- Home Page - Allergy and Asthma
- Allergen: Insect Stings
- Diet for Lactose Intolerance
- Latex Allergy
- Milk Allergy Diet
- Asthma- Using a Peak Flow Meter
- Peanut Allergy Diet
- Allergens: Pollen
- Asthma and Pregnancy
- Rhinitis
- Shellfish Allergy Diet
- Topic Index - Allergy and Asthma
- Soy Allergy Diet
- Symptomatic Conditions of Allergy
- Allergies and the Immune System
- Tree Nut Allergy Diet
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Wheat Allergy Diet
- Allergy Overview
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Your Child's Asthma
Artritis y Otras Enfermedades Reumáticas
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- About Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
- Anatomy of a Joint
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Bursitis
- Common Types of Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
- Arthritis Diagnosis
- Gout
- Home Page - Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
- Septic Arthritis
- Lupus
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Reactive Arthritis
- Scleroderma
- Topic Index - Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
- Tendonitis and Tenosynovitis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Low Back Pain
Cáncer de Piel
- Actinic Keratosis
- Anatomy of the Skin
- Causes of Skin Cancer
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
- Skin Self-Exam
- Home Page - Skin Cancer
- Merkel Cell Cancer
- Kaposi Sarcoma: Newly Diagnosed
- Skin Cancer: Prevention
- Sunscreens: Protect Your Skin
- Topic Index - Skin Cancer
- Melanoma: Diagnosis
- Types of Skin Cancer
- Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation and Your Health
- Treatment for Skin Cancer in Children
Cirugía Plástica
- Tummy Tuck
- Anatomy of the Hand
- Eyelid Lift
- Breast Augmentation
- Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Index
- Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Overview
- Dermabrasion and Dermaplaning
- Diagnosing Hand Conditions
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Ear Pinning
- Chin, Cheek, or Jaw Reshaping/Facial Implants
- Facelift
- Forehead Lift
- Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Overview
- Hair Replacement Surgery
- Congenital Upper Limb Differences
- Hand Surgery
- Types of Hand Conditions
- Preparing for Surgery
- Home Page - Plastic Surgery
- Liposuction
- Managing After Hand Surgery
- Types of Hand Surgery
- Overview of Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty)
- Topic Index - Plastic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery Methods
- Types of Skin Conditions Treated with Laser Surgery
- Vein Removal
- Cleft Lip and Palate in Children
- Gynecomastia
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Laser Surgery Overview
- Craniosynostosis
Cirugía Ortopédica
- Arthritis
- Arthroscopy
- Common Orthopedic Disorders
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Orthopedic Treatment Team
- Elbow Pain and Problems
- Evaluation Procedures for Orthopedic Problems
- Exercise: The Right Program and the Right Preparation
- Foot Pain and Problems
- Fractures
- Hand Pain and Problems
- Ice Packs vs. Warm Compresses For Pain
- Home Page - Orthopedic Surgery
- Joint Replacement Surgery
- Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)
- Knee Pain and Problems
- Tennis Elbow
- Knee Ligament Injuries
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's and Baseball Elbow)
- Neck Pain
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Exercise and Older Adults
- Preventing Sports Injuries
- Shoulder Pain and Problems
- Topic Index - Orthopedic Disorders
- Soft-Tissue Injuries
- Torn Meniscus
- Treatment Plans
- Lumbar Strain
- Kyphosis
- Hip Fracture
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Stress Fractures of the Foot
- Shin Splints
- Scoliosis
- Paget Disease of the Bone
- Bursitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Low Back Pain
Cuidado de Ojos
- Cataracts
- Correcting or Improving Vision Problems
- Cosmetic Safety for Contact Lens Wearers
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Eye Disorders
- Common Eye Disorders
- Eye Care Specialists
- When to Get an Eye Exam
- First Aid for Eyes
- Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses
- Glaucoma
- Anatomy of the Eye
- Home Page - Eye Care
- Low-Vision Devices
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Eye Safety
- Preventing Eye Injuries
- Topic Index - Eye Care
- Types of Eye Surgery for Refractive Errors
- Preventing Eye Strain at the Computer
- Refractive Errors
- Optic Neuritis
Dermatología
- Acne
- Acne Scar Removal
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Bacterial Skin Infections
- Baldness
- Bedsores
- Blisters
- Yeast Infection
- Cellulitis
- Chemical Peel
- Cold Sores
- Dermatitis Conditions
- Contact Dermatitis
- Calluses and Corns
- Hookworm Infection: Creeping Eruption
- Epidermoid Cysts of the Skin
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Common Dermatological Procedures
- Describing a Skin Condition
- Common Skin Disorders
- Medicine Rash
- Dry Skin
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythema Nodosum
- Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
- Folliculitis, Boils, and Carbuncles
- Fungal Infections of the Skin
- Erythroderma
- Skin Growths and Pigmentation Disorders
- Hair Problems
- Home Page - Dermatology
- Skin Infections
- Ingrown Hairs (Pseudofolliculitis)
- Skin Injury
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Benign Skin Growths
- Common Bacterial Skin Infections
- Parasitic Infections of the Skin
- Skin Pigment Disorders
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Rash
- Psoriasis
- Skin Inflammation (Rashes)
- Tinea Infection
- Rosacea
- Scabies
- Scars
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Topic Index - Dermatology
- Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) in Children
- Skin Sweating Disorders
- Skin Tests
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Treating Aged or Sun-Damaged Skin
- Laser Surgery for Lesions and Skin Conditions
- Viral Infections of the Skin
- Warts
- Birthmarks
- Treatment for Skin Cancer in Children
- Laser Surgery Overview
- Skin Tags
Cuidado Quirúrgico
- After Surgery: Discomforts and Complications
- Types of Anesthesia and Your Anesthesiologist
- Checklist for Surgery/Consent Forms/Insurance Information
- Surgery Overview
- Discharge Planning After Surgery
- Postoperative Management
- Preoperative Management
- Home Page - Surgical Care
- Preparing for Surgery: The Operating Room
- Methods of Surgery
- Intraoperative Care
- Outpatient Surgery
- Pain Management After Surgery
- Recovering from Surgery/Intensive Care
- Questions to Ask Before Surgery
- Understanding Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery
- Topic Index - Surgical Care
- Surgical Team
- Other Methods of Surgery
- Tests Done Before Surgery
- Types of Surgery
Diabetes
- Alcohol Use and People with Diabetes
- Overview of Clinical Complications of Diabetes
- Complications of Diabetes
- Healthy Cooking Tips for People with Diabetes
- Diagnosing Diabetes
- Facts About Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Problems
- Gestational Diabetes
- Glucose Monitoring Devices
- Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening and Management
- Hypoglycemia
- Home Page - Diabetes
- Insulin Replacement Therapy
- Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)
- Meal Planning for Managing Your Diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease
- Oral Medicines
- Topic Index - Diabetes
- Watching Sodium When You Have Diabetes
- Treatment and Management of Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Forms of Diabetes
- Treatment of Diabetes
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Overview of Obesity
- Obesity Treatment Overview
- Medical Treatment for Obesity
- Gastric Restrictive Surgery
- Maintaining Weight Loss
- Preventing Obesity in Children, Teens, and Adults
- Diabetic Retinopathy
Embarazo y Nacimiento
- Multiple Pregnancy
- Overview of Multiple Pregnancy
- Symptoms and Diagnosis of Multiple Pregnancy
- Understanding Risks of A Multiple Pregnancy
- When You Have a Multiple Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Overview
- Alcohol and Pregnancy
- Anatomy: Fetus in Utero
- Complications of Pregnancy
- Warning Signs During Pregnancy
- Medical Conditions and Pregnancy
- Delivery
- Common Discomforts During Pregnancy
- The Risks of Drug Use in Pregnancy
- Calculating a Due Date
- Exercise During Pregnancy
- Mastitis
- First Trimester
- Hormones During Pregnancy
- Home Page - Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Labor
- Labor and Delivery
- Understanding Risks of Medicines in Pregnancy
- The Pregnant Mother
- Caring for the Mother: Physically and Emotionally
- Nutrition During Pregnancy
- Planning a Pregnancy
- Postpartum Care
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Medical Care
- Risks to Pregnancy
- Second Trimester
- Sex During Pregnancy
- Signs of Pregnancy/The Pregnancy Test
- Topic Index - Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy
- Smoking and Pregnancy
- Common Tests During Pregnancy
- Third Trimester
- Weight Gain During Pregnancy
- Work and Pregnancy
- Bottle-Feeding
- Breastmilk Is Best
- Breastfeeding Difficulties - Baby
- Breastfeeding Difficulties - Mother
- Care of the Baby in the Delivery Room
- Breastfeeding Your Baby
- Your Baby and Breastfeeding
- Effective Sucking
- Flat or Inverted Nipples
- Breastfeeding: Getting Started
- How Breastmilk Is Made
- Difficulty with Latching On or Sucking
- Breastfeeding and Delayed Milk Production
- Low Milk Production
- Managing Poor Weight Gain in Your Breastfed Baby
- Caring for Newborn Multiples
- Overactive Let-Down
- Plugged Milk Ducts
- Slow or Poor Infant Weight Gain
- Sore Nipples
Emergencias No-Traumáticas
- Asthma
- Insect Stings
- For Parents: Bicycle, In-Line Skating, Skateboard, and Scooter Safety
- Animal Bites and Rabies
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Cat Scratch Disease
- Household Safety Checklist
- Chemical Poisoning
- Choking and Abdominal Thrusts
- Potential Emergency Situations and Conditions
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Dehydration
- Emergency Information Form
- Older Adults: Preventing Falls
- Fever
- Fire Safety
- Firearms Safety
- First-Aid Kit
- Flea, Mite, or Chigger Bites
- Food Allergies
- Food-Medicine Interactions
- Food Poisoning
- Frostbite
- Gallstones
- Hypothermia
- Home Page - Non-Traumatic Emergencies
- Insect Bites
- Lead Poisoning
- Ticks and Lyme Disease
- Poisoning in Children
- Poisons
- Preventing Unintentional Injuries
- Preventing Unintentional Injuries Overview
- Car Safety
- Topic Index - Non-Traumatic Emergencies
- Venomous Snakebites
- Spider Bites
- Sports Safety
- Vital Signs (Body Temperature, Pulse Rate, Respiration Rate, Blood Pressure)
- Water Safety for Parents
- When to Call for Help
- Mushroom Poisoning in Children
Endocrinología
- Acromegaly
- Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison's Disease)
- Disorders of the Adrenal Glands
- The Adrenal Glands
- Pheochromocytoma: An Adrenal Gland Tumor
- Anatomy of the Endocrine System
- Hormones and Your Endocrine System
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypothyroidism
- Home Page - Endocrinology
- Pancreatic Cancer: Introduction
- The Pancreas
- Disorders of the Pancreas
- Parathyroid Glands
- Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands
- Pituitary Gland
- Disorders of the Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Tumors
- Postpartum Thyroiditis
- Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy
- Reproductive Glands
- Empty Sella Syndrome
- Topic Index - Endocrinology
- Thyroid Function Tests
- The Thyroid Gland
- Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Disorders of the Thyroid
- Thyroid Cancer: Targeted Therapy
- Thyroid Disorders in Girls and Women
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Pancreatic Pseudocysts
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares
- Cardiac Sarcoma
- Types of Stroke
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Claudication
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Medical Management of Vascular Conditions
- Overview of the Vascular System
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Conditions and Diseases
- Effects of Stroke
- Obesity
- Overview of Obesity
- Treatment of Obesity
- Obesity Treatment Overview
- Medical Treatment for Obesity
- Surgical Treatment for Obesity
- Gastric Restrictive Surgery
- Maintaining Weight Loss
- Preventing Obesity in Children, Teens, and Adults
- Basic Anatomy of the Heart
- Aneurysm
- Angina Pectoris
- Arrhythmias
- Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Finding Out Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Components of Food
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Tests to Diagnose Heart Problems
- Diet to Help Prevent Heart Disease
- Heart Valve Diseases
- Cardiac Conditions and Diseases
- Anatomy and Function of the Heart's Electrical System
- Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program
- Designing an Exercise Program
- Risks of Physical Inactivity
- FAQs About Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
- Cholesterol in the Blood
- Calculating Calories and Fat Grams
- High Blood Pressure/Hypertension
- Home Page - Cardiovascular Diseases
- Living with a Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
- Heart Murmurs
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
- Overview of Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- Cardiac Procedures
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Topic Index - Cardiovascular Diseases
- Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease
- Tests to Diagnose a Stroke
- Rehabilitation for Stroke
- Stroke (Brain Attack)
- Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Vital Signs (Body Temperature, Pulse Rate, Respiration Rate, Blood Pressure)
Enfermedades del Aparato Digestivo
- Appendicitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Celiac Disease
- Constipation
- Digestive Diagnostic Procedures
- Diarrhea
- Digestive Disorders
- Diverticular Disease
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Gastroparesis
- Gastritis
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hiatal Hernia
- Digestive System -- An Overview
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)/Heartburn
- Crohn's Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Home Page - Digestive Disorders
- Indigestion
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lactose Intolerance
- Medicines and the Digestive System
- Peritonitis
- Topic Index - Digestive Disorders
- Peptic Ulcers
- Viral Hepatitis Overview
Enfermedades del Hígado, Bilis y Páncreas
- Alcoholic Hepatitis
- Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Disorders of the Biliary System
- Biliary System: Anatomy and Functions
- Cholangitis
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Liver Disease/Cirrhosis
- Common Characteristics of Liver Disease
- Disorders of the Liver
- Drug-Induced Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis
- Home Page - Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders
- Other Liver Disorders
- Pancreatitis
- The Pancreas- Anatomy and Functions
- Topic Index - Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders
- Common Liver Tests
- Viral Hepatitis Overview
- Pancreatic Pseudocysts
Enfermedades Infecciosas
- HIV AIDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Chickenpox
- Common Cold
- Common Infectious Diseases
- Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in Adults
- Influenza (Flu)
- Giardiasis
- Handwashing
- Immune System
- Home Page - Infectious Diseases
- Malaria
- Measles
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Mumps in Adults
- Pets and Infectious Diseases
- Pneumonia
- Polio (Poliomyelitis)
- Prevention of Infectious Diseases
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Rubella (German Measles)
- Salmonella Infections
- Topic Index - Infectious Diseases
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Tetanus
- Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- West Nile Virus
- Childhood Immunizations
- Viral Hepatitis Overview
- Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Mpox
Hematología y Enfermedades de Sangre
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Symptoms
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Symptoms
- Alpha Thalassemia
- Aplastic Anemia
- Hemolytic Anemia
- Iron-Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia Overview
- Anemias
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Beta Thalassemia
- Bleeding / Clotting Disorders
- Facts About Blood
- Blood Donations and Blood Banking
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Diagnosis
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Symptoms
- Folate-Deficiency Anemia
- G6PD Deficiency
- Hereditary Hemochromatosis
- Home Page - Hematology and Blood Disorders
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Leukemia Index
- Lymphomas
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Topic Index - Hematology and Blood Disorders
- Thalassemias
- Thrombocythemia
- Thrombosis
- Blood Transfusions
- Polycythemia Vera
- Hemophilia
Medicina Complementaria Y Alternativa
- Acupuncture
- Art, Dance, and Music
- Ayurveda
- Biofeedback
- Body Movement
- Chinese Medicine
- Chiropractic Medicine
- Dietary Supplements
- Herbal Medicine
- Hypnosis
- Imagery
- Home Page - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Massage
- Topic Index - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Medicina del Medio Ambiente
- Air Pollution
- Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance)
- Environmental Disease Factors
- Home Page - Environmental Medicine
- Molds in the Environment
- Radon
- Topic Index - Environmental Medicine
Medicina Física y Rehabilitación
- Specialized Areas of Rehabilitation
- Audiologist
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Burns
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Case Manager
- Chaplain
- Choosing a Rehabilitation Unit/CARF
- Community Re-Entry
- Conditions Commonly Treated By Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Effects of Rehabilitation on the Family
- Home Page - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Back and Neck Pain
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapist
- Orthotist and Prosthetist
- Patient and Family
- Physiatrist
- Physical Therapist
- Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, and Psychiatrist: Physical Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Recreation Therapist
- Rehabilitation Nurse
- Respiratory Therapist
- Topic Index - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Clinical Social Worker
- Acute Spinal Cord Injury
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Sports-Related Injuries
- Stroke
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Treatment Team
- PM and R Treatment Team
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Chronic Pain
- Speech Therapy for Older Adults
- Occupational Therapy for Older Adults
Medicina para Viajero
- African Sleeping Sickness
- HIV AIDS
- Air Travel
- Traveler's Checklist
- Traveling with Children
- Cholera
- Traveling with a Chronic Condition
- Cryptosporidiosis
- Dengue Fever
- Common Health Problems Linked to Travel in Developing Countries
- Traveling with Diabetes
- Diarrheal Diseases
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Types of Arbovirus Encephalitis
- Traveler's First-Aid Kit
- Fish and Shellfish Poisoning
- Influenza (Flu)
- Staying Healthy While You Travel
- High-Risk Diseases for Travelers
- Travel for People with HIV
- Home Page - Travel Medicine
- Mad Cow Disease (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy)
- Malaria
- Planning To Travel
- International Travel While Pregnant or Breastfeeding
- After You Return
- Safety While Traveling Abroad
- Salmonella Infections
- Cruise Ship Safety
- What To Do If You Get Sick While Traveling
- Topic Index - Travel Medicine
- Traveling With Special Needs
- Travel Vaccine Planning
- Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Typhoid Fever
- What Vaccines Should You and Your Family Have?
- Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
- Yellow Fever
- Diarrhea
- Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
Otorrinolaringología
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Hearing Aids
- Aphasia
- Audiology
- Balance Disorders
- Deviated Septum
- Hearing and Speech Communication Services and Devices
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Facts
- Hearing Disorders
- Hearing Loss
- Home Page - Otolaryngology
- Ear Infections
- Landau-Kleffner Syndrome
- Language Disorders
- Laryngeal Cancer: Treatment Questions
- Ménière Disease
- Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Children
- Other Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
- Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection) in Adults
- Otolaryngology
- Age-Related Hearing Loss (Presbycusis)
- Sinusitis
- Topic Index - Otolaryngology
- Smell and Taste Disorders
- Spasmodic Dysphonia
- Speech and Voice Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Ears and Airplane Travel, Ear Wax, and Ear Cleaning
- Usher Syndrome in Children
- Vocal Cord Disorders
- Bell's Palsy
- Stuttering in Children
Patológica
- Anatomical Pathology
- Autopsy
- Biopsy
- Biopsy Report
- Clinical Pathology
- Clinical Pathology Overview
- Cytology
- Hematology
- Immunology and Serology
- Home Page - Pathology
- Microbiology
- Pathologist
- The Pathology Report
- Screening Tests for Common Diseases
- Topic Index - Pathology
- Surgical Pathology
- Blood Donations and Blood Banking
Pediatría
- Allergies
- Bites and Stings: Animals
- Antibiotics
- Birthmarks in Infants
- Breastfeeding
- Care of Children's Mouth and Teeth
- Common Childhood Illnesses and Concerns
- Dental Health
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
- Eye Conditions
- Eye Injury (Black Eye)
- First-Aid Kit
- Gastrointestinal Conditions
- Genitourinary Conditions
- Your Child's Growth and Development
- Healthy Child Lifestyles
- Home Page - Pediatrics
- Infections
- Bites and Stings: Insects
- Mental Health Conditions
- Neurological Conditions
- Orthopedic Conditions
- Pediatrician
- Poisoning
- Respiratory Conditions
- Safety and Injury Prevention for Children
- Topic Index - Pediatrics
- Skin Conditions
- Stye
- Vision, Hearing, and Speech Milestones
- Vision Milestones
- Well-Care Visits
- Vision, Hearing and Speech Overview
- Allergic Rhinitis in Children
- Anatomy and Development of the Mouth and Teeth
- Asthma in Children
- Blisters in Children
- Circumcision for Children
- Croup
- Diaper Dermatitis in Children
- Diarrhea in Children
- Fever in Children
- Disciplining Your Child at Any Age
- Headaches in Children
- Age-Appropriate Speech and Hearing Milestones
- Inguinal and Umbilical Hernias in Children
- Influenza (Flu) in Children
- Head Lice in Children
- Lying and Stealing
- Nightmares and Night Terrors
- Orthodontics/Braces for Children
- Poison Ivy Rash in Children
- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) in Children
- Cradle Cap
- Sunburn and Children
- Swimmer’s Ear in Children
- Temper Tantrums
- Taking a Baby's Temperature
- The Growing Child: 3-Year-Olds
- Thumb Sucking
- Time-Out
- Toilet Training
- Warts in Children
- Constipation in Children
- Contact Dermatitis in Children
- Eating Disorders in Children
- Fifth Disease
- Head Injury in Children
- Healthy Sleep Habits
- Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke)
- Childhood Immunizations
- Impetigo in Children
- Learning Disorders
- Nosebleeds
- Overview of Mood Disorders in Teens
- Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis in Children
- Roseola
- Bites and Stings
- Nutrition Index
- Seizures and Epilepsy in Children
- Sinusitis in Children
- Sleep
- Sports Injuries and Children
- Sports Safety for Children
- Sprains and Strains in Children
- Teething
- Television and Children
- The Growing Child: 1 to 3 Months
- The Growing Child: 10 to 12 Months
- The Growing Child: 1-Year-Olds
- The Growing Child: 2-Year-Olds
- The Growing Child: 4 to 6 Months
- The Growing Child: 7 to 9 Months
- The Growing Child- Teenager (13 to 18 Years)
- The Growing Child: Newborn
- The Growing Child: Preschool (4 to 5 Years)
- The Growing Child: School-Age (6 to 12 Years)
- Tooth Decay (Caries or Cavities) in Children
- Toy Safety
- For Parents: Bicycle, In-Line Skating, Skateboard, and Scooter Safety
- Bulimia Nervosa in Adolescents
- Household Safety Checklist
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Nutrition- School-Age
- Toddler Nutrition
- Bottle-Feeding
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Discipline
- Preschooler Nutrition
- Healthy Eating During Adolescence
- Urinary Tract Infections in Children
- Breastfeeding Chart
Radiología
- Therapeutic Radiology Overview
- Radiosurgery
- Brachytherapy
- Diagnostic Radiology
- The Radiologist
- External Beam Therapy (EBT)
- Home Page - Radiology
- Interventional Radiology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Types of Therapeutic Radiation
- Therapeutic Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
- Topic Index - Radiology
- Radiology Team
Salud de Hombres
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Conditions of Concern to Men
- Exercise
- Heart Attack
- Home Page - Men's Health
- Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)
- Overview of the Male Anatomy
- Peyronie Disease
- Preventing Sports Injuries
- Topic Index - Men's Health
- Sports Injuries
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Cancer and Tobacco
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Overview of Obesity
- Obesity Treatment Overview
- Medical Treatment for Obesity
- Gastric Restrictive Surgery
- Maintaining Weight Loss
- Preventing Obesity in Children, Teens, and Adults
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Stress Fractures of the Foot
- Shin Splints
- Urinary Incontinence
- Care of the Uncircumcised Penis in Teens
- Male Growth and Development
- Physical Exam: Adolescent Male
- Gynecomastia
- Low Back Pain
Salud de Mujeres
- Obesity Treatment Overview
- Medical Treatment for Obesity
- Gastric Restrictive Surgery
- Maintaining Weight Loss
- Preventing Obesity in Children, Teens, and Adults
- Exercise
- Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)
- Preventing Sports Injuries
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Anatomy of the Breasts
- Bone Density Test
- Breast Health
- Women's Healthcare Guidelines
- Components of Food
- Contraception/Birth Control
- Cervicitis
- Menstrual Cycle: An Overview
- Depression
- Diagnosing Noncancerous (Benign) Breast Conditions
- Dysmenorrhea
- Endometriosis
- Estrogen's Effects on the Female Body
- Frequently Asked Questions: Mammograms
- Gynecological Concerns
- Urinary Incontinence
- Home Page - Women's Health
- Breast Infections and Inflammations
- Gynecologic Inflammations and Infections
- Infertility
- Infertility Risk Factors for Women and Men
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Common Benign Lumps
- Mammograms and Breast Health
- Manage Your Medicines
- Menorrhagia
- Mental Health
- Normal Breast Development and Changes
- Osteoporosis Index
- Pelvic Pain
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Nipple Problems and Discharge
- Health Promotion and Prevention
- Safer Sex Guidelines
- Topic Index - Women's Health
- Managing Stress
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Urinary Conditions
- Anatomy and Function of the Urinary System
- Domestic Violence
- Vulvitis
- Watch Your Weight
- Disorders of Sex Development
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Stress Fractures of the Foot
- Shin Splints
- Amenorrhea
- Heart Attack
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Breast Health: Preventive Care
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Introduction to Menopause
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Perimenopause
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Breast Self-Awareness
Salud de Próstata
- Prostatitis
- Angiogenesis Inhibitors
- Prostate Cancer: Clinical Trials
- Coping with Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer- Tips for Caregivers
- Prostate Cancer: Herbal Supplements
- Home Page - Prostate Health
- Anatomy of the Prostate Gland
- Prostate Cancer Index
- Prostate Cancer: Coping with Your Diagnosis
- Treatments for Prostate Cancer
- Topic Index - Prostate Health
- Urinary Incontinence
Salud del Seno
- Anatomy of the Breasts
- Common Breast Conditions
- Breast Self-Awareness
- About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute
- Diagnosing Noncancerous (Benign) Breast Conditions
- Breast Cancer: Diagnosis
- Frequently Asked Questions: Mammograms
- Home Page - Breast Health
- Breast Infections and Inflammations
- Common Benign Lumps
- Breast Cancer: Lymphedema After Treatment
- Mammograms and Breast Health
- Breast Cancer in Men
- Normal Breast Development and Changes
- Breast Pain (Mastalgia)
- Post-Mastectomy
- Nipple Problems and Discharge
- Breast Cancer: Breast Reconstruction After Breast Surgery
- Topic Index - Breast Health
- Breast Cancer: Surgery
- Breast Health: Preventive Care
- Treatments for Breast Cancer
- Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T)
- Breast Cancer: Introduction
- Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome and Cancer
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
Salud en Hogar, Hospicio y Cuidado de Ancianos
- Assistive Equipment for the Home
- Choosing a Provider
- Elder Care
- Making the Home Environment Safe
- Being a Caregiver
- Grief and Loss
- Hospice Care Overview
- Home Page - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
- Home Healthcare Overview
- Paying for Long-Term Care, Home Healthcare, and Hospice Care
- Patient Rights
- Topic Index - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
- Assisted Living (AL)
Salud Ginecológica
- Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome and Cancer
- Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome (Gorlin Syndrome)
- Genetics of Ovarian Cancer
- Staying Healthy After Menopause
- Amenorrhea
- Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area
- Gynecological Cancers
- Cervical Cancer: Introduction
- Chemotherapy
- Gynecological Conditions
- Cervicitis
- Menstrual Cycle: An Overview
- Grading and Staging of Cancer
- Diagnostic Procedures for Cancer: Overview
- Dysmenorrhea
- Endometrial Cancer: Diagnosis
- Estrogen's Effects on the Female Body
- Uterine Fibroids
- General Information About Cancer: Overview
- Hormone Therapy for Cancer
- Biological Therapy (Immunotherapy)
- Home Page - Gynecological Health
- Gynecological Inflammations and Infections
- Menopause
- Menorrhagia
- Menstrual Conditions
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis
- Overview of Cancer
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment
- Recognizing Gynecologic Problems
- Safer Sex Guidelines
- Topic Index - Gynecological Health
- Cancer Treatment: Overview
- Treatment Protocols for Cancer
- Vaginal Cancer: Diagnosis
- Vulvitis
- Vulvar Cancer: Treatment Questions
- Pelvic Pain
- Introduction to Menopause
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Perimenopause
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute
- Endometrial and Cervical Polyps
Salud Oral
- Teeth Whitening
- Orthodontics/Braces
- Bridges
- Brushing and Toothpaste
- Bruxism
- Tooth Decay (Caries or Cavities)
- Dentures
- Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease
- Tooth Restorations
- Flossing
- Fluoride
- Mouth Guards and Dental Emergencies
- Bad Breath (Halitosis)
- Illustration of the Mouth
- Dental Implants
- Home Page - Oral Health
- Dental Care for Infants and Children
- Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Mouth Infection
- Periodontal Diseases
- Prevention of Oral Diseases / Dental Problems
- Dental Procedures
- Mouth Rinse
- Root Canal Therapy
- Dental Sealants
- Topic Index - Oral Health
- Oral Health/Dental Specialists
- Specific Oral Health and Dental Problems
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
- Cancer and Tobacco
- Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Trastornos de Columna Vertebral, Hombro y Pelvis
- Facts About the Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis
- Arthritis
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Common Disorders of the Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis
- Healthcare Providers for the Spine, Shoulder, or Pelvis
- Hip Problems
- Home Page - Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis Disorders
- Kyphosis
- Neck Problems
- Pelvis Problems
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Sciatica
- Shoulder Pain and Problems
- Shoulder Problems
- Topic Index - Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis Disorders
- Soft-Tissue Injuries
- Shoulder Tendonitis
- Whiplash Injury
- Torticollis
- Scoliosis
- Chronic Pain
- Low Back Pain
Trastornos de Huesos
- Avascular Necrosis
- Understanding Bones
- Bone Cancers
- Bone Disorders
- Chondroblastoma
- Chondrosarcoma
- Diagnosing Bone Disorders
- Enchondroma
- Fibrous Dysplasia
- Giant Cell Tumor
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Home Page - Bone Disorders
- Multiple Myeloma: Treatment Questions
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Children
- Osteochondroma
- Osteomyelitis
- Osteosarcoma
- Paget Disease of the Bone
- Topic Index - Bone Disorders
- Benign Bone Tumors
Trastornos de Salud Mental
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Anxiety Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Mood Disorders
- Major Depression
- Dysthymia
- Eating Disorders
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD
- Home Page - Mental Health Disorders
- Overview of Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Substance Abuse or Chemical Dependence
- Schizophrenia
- Topic Index - Mental Health Disorders
- Depression and Suicide
- Mental Health Disorders in Children and Teens
- Knowing When to Seek Treatment for Mental Health Disorders
- Adjustment Disorders
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children
- Behavior Disorders
- Conduct Disorder in Children
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Psychiatric Treatment Team
- Teen Suicide
- Tourette Disorder
- Anorexia Nervosa
Trastornos del Riñón y el Aparato Urinario
- Renal Vascular Disease
- Kidney Disorders
- Overview of Kidney Disorders
- Bladder Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis
- Analgesic Nephropathy
- Anatomy and Function of the Urinary System
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Cystocele
- Urogenital Disorders
- Kidney Failure
- Glomerulosclerosis
- Glomerulonephritis
- Goodpasture Syndrome
- Blood in the Urine
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
- Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Nephropathy
- Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)
- Home Page - Kidney and Urinary System Disorders Home
- Male Infertility
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Peyronie Disease
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Topic Index - Urology
- Kidney Stones
- Kidney Transplantation
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Urinary Incontinence
Trastornos del Sistema Nervioso
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Ataxia
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Cluster Headaches
- Acute Spinal Cord Injury
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Alzheimer Disease
- Anatomy of the Brain
- Bell's Palsy
- Brain Tumors: Treatment Questions
- Neurological Disorders
- Effects of Stroke
- Encephalitis
- Neurological Exam
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Lumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk)
- Headache
- Head Injury
- How a Migraine Happens
- Home Page - Nervous System Disorders
- Meningitis
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Tension Headaches
- Types of Muscular Dystrophy and Neuromuscular Diseases
- Neurology