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Top of the page- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test?
- Abdominal Fullness or Bloating
- Abdominal Gas and Colic
- Abdominal Pain and Other Illness
- Abdominal Pain Causes
- Abdominal Pain Following an Injury
- Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger
- Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older
- Abnormal Pap Test
- Abnormal Pap Test While Pregnant
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Should I Have a Hysterectomy?
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
- Abortion
- Abortion: Emotional Recovery
- Abscessed Tooth
- Absence Epilepsy
- Absorbent Products for Urinary Incontinence
- Abuse in Vulnerable Adults
- Abuse: Signs of Abuse-Related Injuries
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Top of the page- Accidental Needle Sticks
- Acetaminophen
- Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy
- Acetaminophen Use in Young Children
- Achilles Tendon Injury: Physical Therapy and Rehab
- Achilles Tendon Problems
- Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery?
- Acid Burns
- Acid reducers
- ACL Injury: Exercises to Do Before Treatment
- ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery?
- Acne
- Acne: Should I See My Doctor?
- Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne?
- 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
- Acquired Von Willebrand's Disease
- Actinic Keratosis
- Active Listening
- Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
- Acupressure for Morning Sickness
- Acupuncture
- Acupuncture (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Acupuncture (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
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- Addison's Disease
- Adenomyosis
- ADHD and Hyperactivity
- ADHD in Adults: Behavioral Strategies
- ADHD Myths and Facts
- ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School
- ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done
- ADHD: Impulsivity and Inattention
- ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD?
- 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
- Adjustment to Cancer: Anxiety and Distress (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Adjustment to Cancer: Anxiety and Distress (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]
- Adolescent Sensory and Motor Development
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
- Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
- Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
- Adult Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Adult Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
- Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
- Adult Immunization Schedule
- Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
- Adult Primary Liver Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Adult Primary Liver Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
- Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
- Advance Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition?
- Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support?
- Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis?
- Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Treatment That Prolongs My Life?
- Advance Directive: What to Include
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Top of the page- Alan's Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack
- Alcohol and Drug Use
- Alcohol and Drugs: When to Get Help for an Intoxicated Person
- Alcohol and Substance Use in PTSD
- Alcohol Effects on a Fetus
- Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold Injury
- Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy
- Alcohol Problems: Helping Someone Get Treatment
- Alcohol Problems: How to Stop Drinking
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
- Alkali Burns
- Allen Test
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Dye
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child
- Allergies to Insect Stings
- Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers
- Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers
- Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot
- Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy
- Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots?
- Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies?
- Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy Shots for Asthma
- Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)
- Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
- Alopecia Areata
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing
- 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?
- Alzheimer's or Other Dementia: Should I Move My Relative Into Long-Term Care?
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Top of the page- Anabolic Steroids
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Anal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease
- 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
- Anesthesia
- Anesthesia: Health Risks
- Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behavior
- Angina
- Angioplasty for Coronary Artery Disease
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
- Animal and Human Bites
- Animal and Human Bites: When Stitches Are Needed
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anorexia: Learning New Eating Behaviors
- Anorexia: Learning to Trust Others
- Anosmia
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery
- Anthrax
- Antibiotic Sensitivity Test
- Antibiotics
- Antibody Test for COVID-19
- Antibody Tests for Lupus
- Anticoagulants
- Antidepressant Withdrawal
- Antidepressants
- Antihistamines
- Antihistamines for Morning Sickness
- Antineoplastons (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Antineoplastons (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]
- Antioxidants
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy
- Antiplatelets
- Antipsychotic medicines
- Antiretroviral medicines for HIV
- Anxiety
- Anxiety: Stop Negative Thoughts
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Top of the page- Arm Injuries
- Arm Problems, Noninjury
- Arnica
- Aromatherapy (Essential Oils Therapy)
- Aromatherapy With Essential Oils (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Aromatherapy With Essential Oils (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]
- Arrhythmias and Sexual Activity
- Arthritis: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Arthritis: Shots for Knee Pain
- Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery?
- Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery?
- Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery?
- Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Arthroscopy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Arthroscopy for Temporomandibular Disorders
- Artificial Nails: Problems and Treatment
- Artificial Sphincter for Urinary Incontinence in Men
- Arturo's Story: Getting Support for Making a Change
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Top of the page- Asbestos and Lung Cancer
- Ascites and Cirrhosis
- Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP)
- Aspiration of the Bursa
- Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation
- Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
- Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?
- Assess Your Drug Use
- Assess Your Substance Use
- Assess Your Tobacco Use
- Assessing PTSD
- Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge
- Assistive Devices and Orthotics
- Assistive Devices for People With Disabilities
- Asthma
- Asthma Action Plan
- Asthma Action Plan: Green Zone
- Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone
- Asthma Action Plan: Yellow Zone
- Asthma and GERD
- Asthma and Vocal Cord Problems
- Asthma and Wheezing
- Asthma Attack
- Asthma Diary
- Asthma Diary Template
- Asthma During Pregnancy
- Asthma in Children
- Asthma in Children: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer
- Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is
- Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment
- Asthma in Teens and Adults
- Asthma Treatment Goals
- Asthma Triggers
- Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life
- Asthma: Controlling Cockroaches
- Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child
- Asthma: How to Overcome Treatment Obstacles
- Asthma: Identifying Your Triggers
- Asthma: Measuring Peak Flow
- Asthma: Overcoming Obstacles to Taking Medicines
- Asthma: Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines
- Asthma: Peak Expiratory Flow and Personal Best
- Asthma: Symptoms of Difficulty Breathing
- Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma
- Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan
- Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines
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Top of the page- At-Home Genetic Tests
- Atherosclerosis
- Athlete's Foot
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Atopic Dermatitis: Taking Care of Your Skin
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation and Daily Life
- Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation?
- Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Take an Anticoagulant to Prevent Stroke?
- Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Try Electrical Cardioversion?
- Atrial Fibrillation: Which Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke?
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)