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CA-MRSA
Cafe coronary (choking)
Caffeine
Calcific tendonitis
diagnosis and treatment
illustration
Calcium
blood test for
in diet *
low levels in blood (hypocalcemia)
Callus
Campylobacteriosis
Cancer
AIDS-associated tumors
biological therapy (immunotherapy)
biopsy
bladder
diagnosis and treatment
transurethral bladder tumor resection
bone
bone marrow biopsy
bone marrow or stem cell transplant
brain
breast
early detection
follow-up after surgery
in men
in women *
metastatic
cervix *
(see also Cervical problems and procedures)
chemotherapy (drug therapy)
clinical trials
colon or rectum
diagnosis and treatment *
metastatic
screening *
diet to help prevent
esophagus
gallbladder
hormone therapy
hospice care
kidney
larynx
leukemia
lymphocytic, acute
lymphocytic, chronic
myelogenous, chronic
liver (see also Liver problems and procedures)
lung *
lymphatic
Hodgkin lymphoma
non-Hodgkin lymphoma *
multiple myeloma
pancreas
patient-controlled analgesia system (PCA) *
prevention
diet
overview
prostate
diagnosis and treatment *
metastatic
radiation therapy *
screening
skin
diagnosis and treatment *
melanoma
skin exam
soft tissue
staging
stomach
diagnosis and treatment
metastatic
testicle
diagnosis and treatment
metastatic
self-examination
illustration
text
throat (pharynx)
thyroid
tongue
treatment team
urinary tract, metastatic
uterus (endometrial) *
warning signs
Candidiasis
oral
overview *
Canes
how to choose and use
illustration, how to use
Canker sore
Carbohydrates (carbs) *
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbuncles
Cardiac arrhythmia
atrial fibrillation *
palpitations *
tachycardia
Cardiac catheterization
illustration of catheter in heart *
text *
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
illustration
text
Cardiovascular fitness
Cardiovascular fitness, brief version *
Caries, dental
Carotid artery disease *
Carotid endarterectomy
Carpal tunnel syndrome
diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
illustration *
Cast care *
Cat scratch disease
Catheter
central venous infusion
with external lumen
with implantable port
urinary
care of indwelling catheter
placement of catheter
Catheterization, heart
illustration of catheter in heart *
text *
Catheterization, urinary
Cavities, dental
Celiac disease
Cellulitis
Central venous infusion catheter
with external lumen
with implantable port
Cerebral hemorrhage
Cerebral palsy *
Cerebrovascular accident
Cerebrovascular accident, brief version *
Cerebrovascular disease *
Cervical cancer *
(see also Cervical problems and procedures)
Cervical cap *
Cervical dysplasia--see Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
diagnosis and treatment *
Pap test
illustration *
text *
Cervical problems and procedures
cancer *
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia *
infection or inflammation (cervicitis) *
Pap test (cervical smear)
illustration *
text *
Cervicitis *
Charley horse *
Checkup, routine
men *
women *
Chem-7 test
Chemical burn
first degree *
second degree *
third degree
Chemical peel
Chemical terrorism agents
Chemotherapy
Chest pain
(see also Costochondritis; Heart attack; Pleurisy)
angina *
coronary spasm
noncardiac
Chest tube with Heimlich valve
Chickenpox
Chlamydial infection
in men *
in women *
test for
Chloride, blood (serum) test for
Choking
first aid
illustration of back blows and abdominal thrusts *
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic retrograde (ERCP)
Cholangitis (caused by common duct stones)
Cholecystectomy
laparoscopic *
open surgery
Cholecystitis *
Cholecystogram, oral
Cholecystostomy
Choledocholithiasis (see also Gallbladder problems and procedures)
Cholelithiasis (see also Gallbladder problems and procedures) *
Cholesterol
cholesterol and saturated fat in the diet
controlling
controlling, brief version *
fat in diet *
high (hypercholesterolemia) *
high-density lipoprotein (HDL), test for
lipid panel test
test for total cholesterol
Chondrosarcoma
Choosing a primary care provider
Chorea, Huntington's
Chronic bronchitis *
Chronic fatigue syndrome *
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
breathing exercises
diagnosis and treatment *
Chronic pain *
Chronic venous insufficiency
CIN (abnormal cervical cells) *
Circulatory system, illustration *
Cirrhosis *
Clap (gonorrhea)
in men *
in women *
Clean-catch urine specimen
men
women *
Clinical trials for cancer treatment
Closed reduction of a fracture
Cluster headaches
CO poisoning
Cocaine
dependence *
intoxication *
withdrawal *
Coccidioidomycosis *
Coitus interruptus, method of birth control *
Cold sore *
Cold, common *
Colitis
pseudomembranous *
ulcerative *
Collapsed lung (pneumothorax)
injury-related
non-injury-related (spontaneous)
Collateral ligament injury of the knee
lateral collateral ligament sprain
diagnosis and treatment
illustration
medial collateral ligament sprain
diagnosis and treatment *
illustration *
Colon cancer *
Colon obstruction
Colon resection
Colonic polyps
Colonoscopy
illustration *
text *
Colorectal cancer
diagnosis and treatment *
metastatic
screening for *
Colostomy
illustration
text
Coma, diabetic
caused by hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
caused by ketoacidosis *
Common bile duct exploration *
Common bile duct, illustration *
Common cold *
Common duct stones (see also Gallbladder problems and procedures)
Community-associated antibiotic-resistant staph infection
Compartment syndrome
Complete blood count test (CBC)
Computed tomography (CT scan) *
Concussion *
Condom
female *
male *
Condylomata acuminata (genital warts) *
Congestive heart failure *
Conjunctivitis
allergic *
illustration *
viral or bacterial *
Constant carbohydrate meal plan
Constipation
diagnosis and treatment *
laxatives
Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis, brief version *
Contact lenses
overview *
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) *
Continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) *
Continuous positive airway pressure machine
Contraceptive methods
cervical cap *
condom
female *
male *
diaphragm
illustration *
text *
emergency birth control
progestin-only pill *
intrauterine device (IUD) *
natural family planning *
overview *
patch (Ortho Evra) *
pills (oral contraceptives) *
shot
Depo-Provera *
spermicides (jellies, foam, suppositories, cream) *
sterilization
in men (vasectomy)
illustration *
text *
in women (see also Tubal ligation)
illustration *
text *
vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing)
illustration, how to insert *
text *
withdrawal *
Contusion
bruise
liver
spleen
Convulsions
Convulsions, brief version *
Coombs' test
COPD *
Core biopsy
Corneal abrasion
diagnosis and treatment *
illustration *
Corns
Coronary angiogram
Coronary artery bypass surgery
illustration *
text *
Coronary artery disease *
Coronary artery stent, illustration
Coronary spasm
Corticosteroids
Cosmetic surgery
liposuction
nose reconstruction
skin resurfacing
tummy tuck
Costochondral separation (rib injury)
diagnosis and treatment *
illustration *
Costochondritis
Cough
Cough medicines, nonprescription
Cough suppressants
Counting carbohydrates meal plan
CPAP
CPR
illustration
text
Crab lice *
Cramps
abdominal
menstrual *
muscle *
Creatine kinase (CK) total test
Creatinine clearance test
Creatinine, blood (serum) test for
Crohn's disease *
Crutches, how to use
illustration *
text *
CT scan (computed or computerized tomography) *
Culture
blood
sputum
urine
Cushing's syndrome
Cut
care of wound and sutures *
care with skin adhesive
first aid
Cutaneous biopsy
Cyst drainage, breast
Cyst, Baker's
diagnosis and treatment
illustration
Cyst, pilonidal
Cystectomy (bladder removal)
in men
in women
partial
Cystectomy, pilonidal (removal of cyst over tailbone)
Cystitis
Cystitis, brief version *
Cystocele and rectocele repair
Cystocele repair
Cystourethroscopy
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D&C (dilation and curettage) *
Dandruff, caused by seborrheic dermatitis *
DASH diet
Deafness from loud noise
Decongestants
Decubitus ulcer
Deep breathing for relaxation
Deep heat treatment
Deep vein thrombosis *
Degenerative arthritis *
Degenerative joint disease *
Dehydration *
Delirium tremens (DTs)
Dementia (in Alzheimer's disease) *
Dengue fever
Dengue hemorrhagic fever
Dental care
abscessed tooth
bad breath
choosing a dentist
gingivitis
how to take care of your teeth
periodontal disease
root canal
tooth decay (cavities)
toothache
Dentist, how to choose
Depo-Provera *
Depressants
dependence *
overdose *
Depression
diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
Dermabrasion
Dermatitis
atopic
atopic, brief version *
contact
contact, brief version *
seborrheic *
DEXA scan
DHEA
Diabetes mellitus
diet
alcohol
constant carbohydrate meal plan
counting carbohydrates meal plan
dining out *
exchange list *
exchange meal plan
food management *
healthy breakfast ideas *
healthy snacks *
sample menus and portions for 1200, 1500, and 1800 calories
effect on midlife sexuality
exercise
importance of *
preventing low blood sugar *
foot complications *
hemoglobin A1c test *
hyperglycemia
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)
hypoglycemia *
infectious complications *
injection, how to give (illustration) *
insulin, injection site rotation (illustration)
ketoacidosis and diabetic coma *
ketone testing
nerve damage (neuropathy) *
overview (living with diabetes) *
retinopathy
diagnosis and treatment *
illustration *
risk factors and warning signs
self blood glucose monitoring *
serum glucose test
sick days
type 1 *
type 2 *
Diabetic retinopathy
diagnosis and treatment *
illustration *
Diagnostic laparoscopy--see Laparoscopy
Dialysis, kidney
BUN test
illustration
hemodialysis *
peritoneal dialysis *
text *
Diaphragm, vaginal
illustration of insertion *
text *
Diaphragmatic breathing for relaxation
Diarrhea
(see also Food poisoning)
(see also Stomach and intestinal problems and procedures)
acute
acute, brief version *
antibiotic-associated *
medicines to treat
traveler's
viral gastroenteritis *
Diary, food
Diathermy (deep heat treatment)
Diet
caffeine
calcium *
cancer, to help prevent
carbohydrates (carbs) *
DASH
effect on tooth decay
fat *
fiber
food allergy testing
food diary chart
food diary, how to keep
food pyramid illustration *
for diabetes
alcohol
constant carbohydrate meal plan
counting carbohydrates meal plan
dining out *
exchange list *
exchange meal plan
food management *
healthy breakfast ideas *
healthy snacks *
sample menus and portions for 1200, 1500, and 1800 calories
for diverticulosis *
for weight loss *
gluten free
grains
healthy diet
healthy diet, brief version *
healthy weight gain
iron
lactose intolerance *
losing weight *
low sodium for hypertension
low sodium for hypertension, brief version *
Nutrition Facts label, illustration
nutrition labels, how to read
salt/sodium in diet *
snacks, healthy
sugar substitutes
supplements
to control cholesterol
to control cholesterol, brief version *
vegetarian
overview
sources of some essential nutrients
vitamins
Dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH diet)
Dietary supplements
Digestive system, illustration *
Dilation and curettage (D&C) *
Direct antiglobulin test
Direct Coombs' test
Disk, herniated
diagnosis and treatment *
illustration *
surgery (laminectomy)
Dislocation
elbow
knee
shoulder
diagnosis and treatment *
illustration *
Diverticulitis *
Diverticulosis
diagnosis and treatment *
diet *
illustration *
Dix-Hallpike test for positional vertigo *
Dizziness
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo *
overview *
Dobutamine stress echocardiogram
Doctor
how to choose a primary care provider
talking with your provider
Domestic abuse and violence *
Donating blood
Double-contrast barium enema *
DPOA-HC
overview *
sample *
Drug abuse
(see also Cocaine)
(see also Smoking)
alcohol dependence *
amphetamine dependence
cocaine dependence *
narcotic dependence *
narcotic drug withdrawal *
phencyclidine hydrochloride (PCP)
sedative dependence *
sedative overdose *
Drug addiction--see Drug abuse
Drug allergy
Drug interactions
Drug therapy for cancer
Drugs, therapeutic--see Medicines
Dry eye syndrome *
Dry skin
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA, DEXA)
Duodenal ulcer
illustration *
text
Duodenal ulcer, brief version *
Dupuytren's contracture
illustration
text
Durable power of attorney for healthcare
overview *
sample *
Dysentery, bacillary (shigellosis)
Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) *
Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse) in older women
Dyspepsia
Dysplasia, cervical--see Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
