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Mindicates topic is associated with a UMHS Clinical Care Guideline. * indicates topic is available in Spanish.

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A1C test *
Abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy and grafting *
Abdominal pain
- also see Biliary colic; Stomach and intestinal problems ...
Abdominal surgery, Colorectal, discharge instructions
Abdominoplasty ("Tummy Tuck")
Abrasion, corneal
- diagnosis and treatment *
- illustration *
Abscessed tooth
Abstinence
- periodic sexual, for family planning *
- sexual
Abuse--see Alcohol; Drug abuse; Physical abuse; Emotional abuse
Acanthosis nigricans
Achilles tendon injury
- diagnosis and treatment *
- illustration of Achilles tendonitis *
Acid indigestion *
Acne
Acne rosacea
Acne, brief version *
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- diagnosis and treatment *
- HIV infection from blood transfusion
- nervous system complications
- risk factors and prevention of transmission
- testing for AIDS/HIV
- test HIV-1 antibody (ELISA and Western Blot)
- tumors
Acromioclavicular separation (shoulder separation)
- diagnosis and treatment *
- illustration *
Acromegaly
Acrophobia
Addiction--see Alcohol; Drug abuse
Addison's Disease
Adenovirus
Adhesion
Adrenal glands and indications for surgery
Adrenal surgery, pre and post-operative instructions
Adrenalectomy, discharge instructions (pdf file)
Adult immunization schedule -
Advance directives
- advance directives at UMHS - Overview
- advance directives, questions and answers
- Do-Not-Resuscitate Order - what is it?
- Do-Not-Resuscitate Order - sample form
- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care - sample form
- Living Will - sample form
Aerobic exercise
- Aerobic exercise, brief version *
Aerochamber with metered-dose inhaler
- illustration
- text
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- illustration *
Amsler grid
- full-size illustration
- illustration of appearance with and without AMD
Agoraphobia
AIDS (see also Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) *
- AIDS/HIV Testing
- HIV-1 antibody test (ELISA and Western Blot)
Air contrast barium enema
Alcohol
- delirium tremens (DTs)
- dependence (alcoholism) *
- frequently asked questions - (from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
- in diet
- in diet, brief version *
- related problems
- risk factors for dependence
- withdrawal
Alcohol Abuse - Self-help resources
Alkaline phosphatase test
Allergic conjunctivitis *
Allergic rhinitis * -
- Saline Nasal Sprays & Irrigation - block M
Allergies
see also Allergy
Allergy
- anaphylactic shock (severe allergic reaction) *
- asthma -
- contact dermatitis
- controlling environment
- contact dermatitis, brief version *
- dust mites
- eczema
- eczema, brief version *
- food
- hives
- molds, avoiding
- poison ivy, oak, and sumac
- seasonal
- stinging insect
- testing for food allergies
- tests
Allergy tests
Alopecia
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)