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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Decision Point
Abdominal Fullness or Bloating
Abdominal Gas and Colic
Abdominal MRI Medical Test
Abdominal Pain Causes
Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Symptom
Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Symptom
Abdominal Ultrasound Medical Test
Abdominal X-Ray Medical Test
ABGs (Arterial Blood Gases) Test Medical Test
Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes, Cone Biopsy (Conization) for Surgery Overview
Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes, Cryotherapy for Surgery Overview
Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes, Laser Surgery Surgery Overview
Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes, LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Procedure) for Surgery Overview
Abnormal Pap Test
Abnormal Pap Test While Pregnant
Abnormal Pap Test, Cone Biopsy (Conization) for Surgery Overview
Abnormal Pap Test, Cryotherapy for Surgery Overview
Abnormal Pap Test, LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Procedure) for Surgery Overview
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Should I Have a Hysterectomy? Decision Point
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Symptom
ABO Blood Typing Medical Test
Abortion
Abortion, D&E (Dilation and Evacuation) for Surgery Overview
Abortion, Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) for Surgery Overview
Abortion, Induced
Abortion, Manual Aspiration for Surgery Overview
Abortion, Spontaneous
Abortion, Vacuum Aspiration for Surgery Overview
Abortion: Emotional Recovery
Abrasions Symptom
Abruptio Placenta
Abscessed Tooth
Absence Epilepsy
Absorbent Products for Urinary Incontinence
Abuse in Vulnerable Adults
Abuse: Signs of Abuse-Related Injuries

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Accidental Needle Sticks
Accidental Tooth Loss Symptom
ACE (Angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors Medication
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen for Low Back Pain Medication
Acetaminophen for Osteoarthritis Medication
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy
Acetaminophen Use in Young Children
Achilles Tendon Injury: Calf Squeeze Test
Achilles Tendon Injury: Physical Therapy and Rehab
Achilles Tendon Injury: Surgery or Immobilization
Achilles Tendon Problems
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair Surgery Overview
Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point
Acid Burns
Acid reducers
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injuries
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury, Physical Therapy for
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Surgery Surgery Overview
ACL Injury: Exercises to Do Before Treatment Actionset
ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Decision Point
Acne
Acne Rosacea
Acne, Deciding About Isotretinoin for Treatment Decision Point
Acne: Should I See My Doctor? Decision Point
Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne? Decision Point
Acne: Tips for Keeping It Under Control
Acne: Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Acne: Treatment With Antibiotics
Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide
Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid
Acoustic Reflex Test Medical Test
Acquired von Willebrand Disease
ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) Test Medical Test
ACTH Suppression Test Medical Test
Actinic Keratosis
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Medical Test
Active and Inactive Paget's Disease
Active Listening
Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
Acupressure Bands for Motion Sickness
Acupressure for Morning Sickness
Acupuncture
Acupuncture (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Acupuncture (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Acute Kidney Injury
Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease
Acute Prostatitis (NIH Category I)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis

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ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
Added Sugars
Addison's Disease
Adenomyosis
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
ADHD and Hyperactivity
ADHD in Adults: Behavioral Strategies
ADHD Medicines: Suicide Warning for Strattera
ADHD Myths and Facts
ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School Actionset
ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done Actionset
ADHD: Impulsivity and Inattention
ADHD: Other Conditions With Similar Symptoms
ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD? Decision Point
ADHD: Social Skills Training
ADHD: Symptoms in Adults
ADHD: Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Has ADHD
ADHD: Tests for Other Disorders
Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery Surgery Overview
Adjusting to a Chronic Illness
Adjustment to Cancer: Anxiety and Distress (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adjustment to Cancer: Anxiety and Distress (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adolescent Depression
Adolescent Sensory and Motor Development
Adrenaline Measurement in Blood Medical Test
Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Medical Test
Adult Acne
Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adult Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adult Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adult Primary Liver Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adult Primary Liver Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Advance Care Planning Learning Center
Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? Decision Point
Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support? Decision Point
Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Decision Point
Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Treatment That Prolongs My Life? Decision Point
Advance Directive: What to Include
Advanced Prostate Cancer
Adverse Reactions to Medicines

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AI

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AIDS-Related Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
AIDS-Related Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Air Contrast Study Medical Test

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Al-Anon
Alan's Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Medical Test
Albumin Test, Blood Medical Test
Albumin Urine Test Medical Test
Alcohol Abuse, Do You Have a Drinking Problem Interactive Tool
Alcohol and Drug Problems Symptom
Alcohol and Drugs: When to Get Help for an Intoxicated Person
Alcohol and Substance Abuse in PTSD
Alcohol Effects on a Fetus
Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold Injury
Alcohol Misuse and Dependence
Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy
Alcohol Problems: Helping Someone Get Treatment Actionset
Alcohol Problems: How to Stop Drinking Actionset
Alcohol Use Problem: Other Health Problems That May Occur
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol, Breath Test Medical Test
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Aldosterone in Blood Medical Test
Aldosterone in Urine Medical Test
Aldosterone Receptor Antagonists: Diuretics for Heart Failure Medication
Alkali Burns
Alkaline Phosphatase Medical Test
Allen Test
Allergic Reaction Symptom
Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Dye
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis, Allergy Shots for
Allergic Rhinitis, Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots) for
Allergies Learning Center
Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Actionset
Allergies to Insect Stings
Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers Actionset
Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers Actionset
Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot Actionset
Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy
Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Decision Point
Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? Decision Point
Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis
Allergy Shots for Asthma
Allergy Shots for Insect Sting Allergies
Allergy Tests Medical Test
Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)
Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Alopecia (Hair Loss), Transplant for Surgery Overview
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata: Psoralen With Ultraviolet A Light (PUVA) Therapy
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing
Alpha-Amylase Test Medical Test
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) in Blood Medical Test
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) Medical Test
Altered Alertness Symptom
Alternative Treatment Methods for Allergies
Altitude Sickness
Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Coping With Sundowning
Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Maintaining Good Nutrition
Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Making the Most of Remaining Abilities
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? Decision Point
Alzheimer's or Other Dementia: Should I Move My Relative Into Long-Term Care? Decision Point

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Amblyopia
Amblyopia: Wearing an Eye Patch Actionset
Ambulatory Electrocardiogram Medical Test
American Heart Association Healthy Diet Guidelines
American Urological Association Symptom Index
Ammonia Medical Test
Amniocentesis Medical Test
Amniocentesis, Deciding About Decision Point
Amylase Medical Test
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

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ANA (Antinuclear Antibodies) Test Medical Test
Anabolic Steroids
Anal Cancer
Anal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Anal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Anal Fissure
Anal Fissures: Botox Injections
Anal Fissures: Internal Anal Sphincterotomy
Anal Fissures: Nifedipine and Diltiazem
Anal Fissures: Nitroglycerin Ointment
Anal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease
Anal Problems Symptom
Anatomical Incontinence in Women
Androgenetic Alopecia (Hair Loss, Inherited)
Androgenetic Alopecia (Hair Loss, Inherited), Deciding about Treatment Decision Point
Andy's Story: Finding Your Own Routine When You Have Diabetes
Anemia
Anemia During Pregnancy
Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD)
Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease
Anemia, Iron-Deficiency
Anesthesia
Anesthesia Specialists
Anesthesia: Health Risks
Anesthesia: Malignant Hyperthermia Response
Anesthetic or Corticosteroid Injections for Low Back Pain Medication
Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behavior Symptom
Angina
Angina (Stable), Deciding About Angioplasty Decision Point
Angina (Unstable), Beta-Blockers for Medication
Angina, Unstable
Angiogram Medical Test
Angiogram for Coronary Artery Disease, Deciding About Decision Point
Angiogram of the Head and Neck Medical Test
Angiogram of the Lung Medical Test
Angiography, Fluorescein Medical Test
Angioplasty for Coronary Artery Disease
Angioplasty for Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
Angioplasty for Stable Angina, Deciding About Decision Point
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) Medication
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) for High Blood Pressure Medication
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors for Coronary Artery Disease Medication
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors for High Blood Pressure Medication
Animal and Human Bites Symptom
Animal and Human Bites: When Stitches Are Needed
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain Classification
Ankle, Foot, and Toe Injuries Symptom
Ankle, Foot, and Toe Problems, Noninjury Symptom
Ankle-Brachial Index Test
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anorexia Complications
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa, Cognitive-Behavoral Therapy for
Anorexia: Learning New Eating Behaviors
Anorexia: Learning to Trust Others
Anorexia: Other Health Problems That May Occur
Anoscopy Medical Test
Anosmia
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Deciding About Surgery Decision Point
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Physical Therapy for
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery Surgery Overview
Anthrax
Antianxiety Medicines for Alcohol Withdrawal
Antianxiety Medicines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Antianxiety Medicines for Tension Headaches
Antibiotic Sensitivity Test
Antibiotics
Antibiotics for an Ear Infection, Deciding About Decision Point
Antibiotics to Treat and Prevent Infection During Preterm Labor
Antibody Tests for Lupus
Anticholinergics for Asthma Medication
Anticholinergics for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Medication
Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants for Coronary Artery Disease Medication
Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention, Deciding About Decision Point
Anticoagulants: What to Do if You Miss a Dose
Anticonvulsants for Chronic Low Back Pain Medication
Antidepressant Withdrawal
Antidepressants
Antidepressants for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Antidepressants for Migraine Headaches
Antidepressants for Sleep Problems
Antidepressants for Tension Headaches
Antidepressants; Should I Stop Taking? Decision Point
Antidepressants; Should I Take Them when I am Pregnant? Decision Point
Antidepressants; Should I Take Them? Decision Point
Antidiarrheal Medicines for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Antidiarrheals for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Antigen Tests for Giardiasis
Antihistamines
Antihistamines for Morning Sickness
Antihypertensive Medications, Deciding About Decision Point
Antineoplastons (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Antineoplastons (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Medical Test
Antioxidants
Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy
Antiplatelets
Antipsychotic medicines
Antiretroviral medicines for HIV
Antisperm Antibody Test Medical Test
Antithyroid Antibodies Test
Antithyroid Antibody Tests Medical Test
Antithyroid Medication or Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism, Deciding About Decision Point
Antiviral Medicines for Flu, Deciding About Taking Decision Point
Antiviral Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis B, Deciding About Decision Point
Anxiety Symptom
Anxiety Attack
Anxiety: Stop Negative Thoughts Actionset

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Arm Injuries Symptom
Arm Problems, Noninjury Symptom
Arm X-Ray Medical Test
Arnica
Aromatherapy (Essential Oils Therapy)
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Arrhythmias and Sexual Activity
Arrhythmias: Foods That Affect Heart Rate
Arterial Blood Gases Medical Test
Arteriography Medical Test
Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)
Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Arthritis: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Actionset
Arthritis: Shots for Knee Pain
Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? Decision Point
Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery? Decision Point
Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery? Decision Point
Arthrocentesis Medical Test
Arthrocentesis for Temporomandibular Disorders
Arthrodesis (Spinal Fusion) for Low Back Pain Surgery Overview
Arthrogram (Joint X-Ray) Medical Test
Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Arthritis Surgery Overview
Arthroscopy Medical Test
Arthroscopy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Surgery Overview
Arthroscopy for Temporomandibular Disorders Surgery Overview
Artificial Insemination
Artificial Nails: Problems and Treatment
Artificial Sphincter for Urinary Incontinence in Men Surgery Overview
Arturo's Story: Getting Support for Making a Change

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Audiometry Medical Test
Auditory Brainstem Evoked Potential (ABEP) Test Medical Test
Aura and Seizures
Autism
Autism and Vaccines
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism: Behavioral Training and Management
Autism: Support and Training for the Family
Autoimmune Disease Tests Medical Test
Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Autopsy Medical Test
Autopsy: Should I Have an Autopsy Done on My Loved One? Decision Point
Autosomal Recessive Disease

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Ayurveda