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Top of Page- Lab Test Results: Units of Measurement
- Lab Tests for Fibromyalgia
- labetalol - Medication
- Labor and Delivery
- Labor Induction and Augmentation
- Labor Trial After a Previous Cesarean Delivery, Deciding About
- Labyrinthitis and Vestibular Neuritis
- Lac-Hydrin - Medication
- Lack of Sleep (video)
- Laclotion - Medication
- lacosamide - Medication
- Lacri-Lube S.O.P. - Medication
- Lactic Acid - Medical Test
- Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Medical Test
- Lactinex - Medication
- lactobacillus acidophilus - Medication
- lactobacillus acidophilus and bulgaricus - Medication
- lactobacillus rhamnosus GG - Medication
- Lactose Intolerance
- lactulose (oral) - Medication
- Laetrile/Amygdalin (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Laetrile/Amygdalin (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]
- LaMICtal - Medication
- LaMICtal ODT - Medication
- LaMICtal XR - Medication
- LamISIL - Medication
- LamISIL AT - Medication
- LamISIL Defense - Medication
- lamivudine - Medication
- lamivudine and zidovudine - Medication
- lamotrigine - Medication
- Lan-O-Soothe - Medication
- Lanacane - Medication
- Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
- Language Development
- Language Development in Newborns
- lanolin topical - Medication
- Lanolor Cream - Medication
- Lanoxin - Medication
- lanreotide - Medication
- Lansinoh for Breast Feeding Mothers - Medication
- lansoprazole - Medication
- lanthanum carbonate - Medication
- Lantus - Medication
- Lantus Solostar Pen - Medication
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery for Gallstones
- Laparoscopic Gastric Banding (video)
- Laparoscopic Gastric Banding: Returning Home (video)
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (Ovarian Diathermy) for PCOS
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis
- Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
- Laparoscopy - Medical Test
- Laparotomy for Pelvic Problems
- lapatinib - Medication
- Lariam - Medication
- laronidase - Medication
- Lartruvo - Medication
- Laryngeal Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Laryngeal Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
- Laryngitis
- Laryngoscopy - Medical Test
- Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) for Farsightedness
- Laser Iridotomy for Glaucoma
- Laser Photocoagulation and Cryopexy for Retinal Tears
- Laser Photocoagulation for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Laser Photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy
- Laser Resurfacing
- Laser Surgery for Genital Warts
- Laser Surgery for Glaucoma: Pros and Cons
- Laser Surgery for Nearsightedness, Deciding About
- Laser Surgery for Skin Cancer
- Laser Surgery for Warts
- Laser Therapy for Birthmarks
- Laser Trabeculoplasty for Glaucoma
- Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
- LASIK (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis) for Nearsightedness
- Lasix - Medication
- Last Days of Life (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Last Days of Life (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]
- Lastacaft - Medication
- latanoprost ophthalmic - Medication
- latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic - Medication
- Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury
- Latisse - Medication
- Latuda - Medication
- laureth-9 (polidocanol) - Medication
- lavender - Medication
- Laxatives
- Laxmar - Medication
- Lazanda - Medication
- Lazer Creme (obsolete) - Medication
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Top of Page- Lead - Medical Test
- Lead Poisoning
- Lead Poisoning in Children: Questions Before Screening
- Lead Poisoning Screening
- Lead Poisoning: Contaminated Drinking Water
- Lead Poisoning: Jobs and Hobbies That May Increase Risk
- Lead Poisoning: Nutrition and Food Preparation
- Lead Poisoning: Reducing Lead in Your Home
- Lead Poisoning: Tips for Those Who Work With Lead
- Leader Allergy Relief D-24 - Medication
- Leader Lice Solution - Medication
- Leader Mineral Oil Enema - Medication
- Leader Nicotine Polacrilex - Medication
- Learning About Circumcision (video)
- Learning About Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke (video)
- Learning About the NICU (video)
- Learning Disabilities
- Learning to Talk
- lecithin - Medication
- Lecithin-Softgels - Medication
- ledipasvir and sofosbuvir - Medication
- leflunomide - Medication
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)
- Leg Amputation
- Leg Aneurysm
- Leg Cramps at Night
- Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
- Leg Injuries
- Leg Problems, Noninjury
- Legatrin PM - Medication
- Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever
- Lemtrada - Medication
- lenalidomide - Medication
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- lenvatinib - Medication
- Lenvima - Medication
- Leriche's Syndrome
- Lescol - Medication
- Lescol XL - Medication
- lesinurad - Medication
- Letairis - Medication
- letermovir (oral/injection) - Medication
- letrozole - Medication
- letrozole and ribociclib - Medication
- leucovorin (injection) - Medication
- leucovorin (oral) - Medication
- Leukemia
- Leukeran - Medication
- Leukine - Medication
- Leukotriene Pathway Modifiers for Long-Term Control of Asthma - Medication
- leuprolide - Medication
- leuprolide and norethindrone - Medication
- Leustatin - Medication
- levalbuterol inhalation - Medication
- Levaquin - Medication
- Levaquin - Medication
- Levbid - Medication
- Levels of Evidence for Adult and Pediatric Cancer Treatment Studies (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Levels of Evidence for Cancer Genetics Studies (PDQ®): Genetics - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Levels of Evidence for Cancer Screening and Prevention Studies (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Levels of Evidence for Human Studies of Integrative, Alternative, and Complementary Therapies (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Levels of Evidence for Supportive and Palliative Care Studies (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Levemir - Medication
- Levemir FlexPen - Medication
- levetiracetam - Medication
- Levitra - Medication
- Levlen - Medication
- Levo-Dromoran - Medication
- Levobunolol - Medication
- levobunolol ophthalmic - Medication
- levocarnitine (oral) - Medication
- levocetirizine - Medication
- levofloxacin (injection) - Medication
- levofloxacin (oral) - Medication
- levofloxacin ophthalmic - Medication
- levoleucovorin - Medication
- levomilnacipran - Medication
- Levonorgestrel (LNg) IUD
- levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive - Medication
- levonorgestrel intrauterine system - Medication
- Levophed - Medication
- levorphanol (oral) - Medication
- Levothyroxine
- levothyroxine - Medication
- Levoxyl - Medication
- Levsin - Medication
- Levsin SL - Medication
- Levsinex SR - Medication
- Levulan Kerastick - Medication
- Lexapro - Medication
- Lexiscan - Medication
- Lexiva - Medication
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Top of Page- Lialda - Medication
- Librax - Medication
- Librium - Medication
- Lice
- Lice Bedding Spray - Medication
- Lice Treatment: Examples of Over-the-Counter Products
- Lice, Visual Examination for - Medical Test
- Lice: Cleaning Lice From Combs, Clothing, and Other Items
- licorice - Medication
- LidaMantle - Medication
- lidocaine and prilocaine topical - Medication
- lidocaine and tetracaine topical - Medication
- Lidocaine for Cluster Headaches
- lidocaine injection - Medication
- lidocaine topical - Medication
- lidocaine viscous - Medication
- Lidocream - Medication
- Lidoderm - Medication
- Lidoject 1 - Medication
- LidoRx - Medication
- LidoRxKit - Medication
- Life Transitions and PTSD
- Life-Prolonging Treatments at End of Life, Deciding About
- Lifestyle Changes That May Help Prevent Cancer
- Lifestyle Changes to Lower Blood Pressure (video)
- lifitegrast ophthalmic - Medication
- Light Therapy
- Light to Heavy Vaginal Bleeding
- Liletta - Medication
- Limbitrol - Medication
- Limbrel - Medication
- Limbrel250 - Medication
- Limbrel500 - Medication
- linaclotide - Medication
- linagliptin - Medication
- linagliptin and metformin - Medication
- Lincocin - Medication
- lincomycin - Medication
- Linda's Story: Getting Active When You Have Prediabetes
- Linda's Story: Quitting Smoking Lowers My Risk
- lindane topical - Medication
- linezolid (oral/injection) - Medication
- Linzess - Medication
- Lioresal - Medication
- liothyronine - Medication
- liotrix - Medication
- Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
- Lipase - Medical Test
- Lipid Panel
- Lipitor - Medication
- Lipodox - Medication
- Lipodox 50 - Medication
- Lipofen - Medication
- Lipoma
- Liposuction
- LiQsorb - Medication
- Liqui-Char - Medication
- Liqui-Dual Citra - Medication
- Liquibid-PD - Medication
- Liquid Co-Q10 - Medication
- Liquid PedvaxHIB - Medication
- Liquimat Light - Medication
- Liquimat Medium - Medication
- Liquitears - Medication
- liraglutide - Medication
- lisdexamfetamine - Medication
- lisinopril - Medication
- Listeriosis
- lithium - Medication
- Lithobid - Medication
- Lithostat - Medication
- Lithotripsy (ESWL) for Kidney Stones, Deciding About
- Lithotripsy for Gallstones
- Little Leaguer's Elbow (Medial Apophysitis)
- Little Noses Decongestant - Medication
- Little Tummys - Medication
- Little Tummys Laxative Drops - Medication
- Livalo - Medication
- Live Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine, ZVL: What you need to know
- Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]
- Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Patient Information [NCI]
- Liver and Spleen Scan - Medical Test
- Liver Biopsy - Medical Test
- Liver Function Panel
- Liver Function Tests - Medical Test
- Liver Resection
- Liver Tests for Mononucleosis - Medical Test
- Liver Transplant for Hepatitis B
- Living Organ Donation
- Living Will
- Living With a Spinal Cord Injury
- Living With an Ostomy
- Living With Chronic Pain (video)
- Living With More Than One Health Problem
- lixisenatide - Medication
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Top of Page- Lo Minastrin Fe - Medication
- Local Anesthesia
- Local Anesthesia for Childbirth
- Localized Prostate Cancer, Should I Have radiation Therapy or a Prostatectomy?
- Locoid - Medication
- Lodine - Medication
- Lodosyn - Medication
- lodoxamide ophthalmic - Medication
- Lodrane D - Medication
- Loestrin 24 Fe - Medication
- Lofibra - Medication
- Log Roll Method for Safe Movement
- LoHist-D - Medication
- LoKara - Medication
- lomitapide - Medication
- Lomotil - Medication
- lomustine - Medication
- Long-Acting Beta2-Agonists for Long-Term Control of Asthma - Medication
- Long-Acting Bronchodilators for Your Child (video)
- Long-Term Care Choices
- Long-Term Care for Alzheimer's or Other Dementia, Deciding About
- Long-Term Care for Stroke, Deciding About
- Loniten - Medication
- Lonox - Medication
- Lonsurf - Medication
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) for Genital Warts
- loperamide - Medication
- Lopid - Medication
- lopinavir and ritonavir - Medication
- Lopressor - Medication
- Loprox - Medication
- Loralie's Story: It's Never Too Late
- loratadine - Medication
- loratadine and pseudoephedrine - Medication
- Loratadine-D 12 Hour - Medication
- Loratadine-D 24 Hour - Medication
- lorazepam (injection) - Medication
- lorazepam (oral) - Medication
- lorcaserin - Medication
- Lorcet - Medication
- Lorna's Story: There's No Fast Cure
- Lortab - Medication
- Lortuss DM - Medication
- Lortuss EX - Medication
- Lortuss LQ - Medication
- Loryna - Medication
- Lorzone - Medication
- losartan - Medication
- LoSeasonique - Medication
- Losing Weight: Deciding About a Diet Plan
- Lotemax - Medication
- Lotensin - Medication
- Lotensin HCT - Medication
- loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic - Medication
- loteprednol ophthalmic - Medication
- Lotrel - Medication
- Lotrimin AF - Medication
- Lotrimin AF Cream - Medication
- Lotrimin Jock Itch Powder - Medication
- Lotrisone - Medication
- Lotronex - Medication
- lovastatin - Medication
- Lovaza - Medication
- Lovenox - Medication
- Low Amniotic Fluid
- Low Back Pain
- Low Back Pain (Chronic), Anticonvulsants for - Medication
- Low Back Pain and Sex
- Low Back Pain, Acetaminophen for - Medication
- Low Back Pain, Anesthetic or Corticosteroid Injections for - Medication
- Low Back Pain, History and Physical Examination for - Medical Test
- Low Back Pain, Opiate Pain Relievers for - Medication
- Low Back Pain, Tricyclic and Tetracyclic Antidepressants for - Medication
- Low Back Pain: Easing Back Into Your Daily Activities
- Low Back Pain: Exercises to Reduce Pain
- Low Back Pain: Keep Moving (video)
- Low Back Pain: Keeping It From Coming Back (video)
- Low Back Pain: Should I Have an MRI?
- Low Back Pain: Should I Have Spinal Manipulation?
- Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots?
- Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)
- Low Blood Sugar from Diabetes
- Low blood sugar from taking insulin, Dealing with
- Low blood sugar from taking oral diabetes medicine, Dealing with
- Low Testosterone
- Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack (video)
- Low-Lying Placenta
- Low-Ogestrel - Medication
- Low-Potassium Foods
- Low-Salt Diets: Eating Out
- Low-Vision Accommodations in Your Home
- Lower Leg Problems, Noninjury
- Lowering Your Health Care Costs
- loxapine (inhalation) - Medication
- loxapine (oral) - Medication
- Loxitane - Medication
- Lozi-Flur - Medication
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Top of PageL U
Top of Page- lubiprostone - Medication
- Lubriderm - Medication
- Lucentis - Medication
- Luden's Honey Lemon Throat Drops - Medication
- luliconazole topical - Medication
- Lumason - Medication
- Lumbar Herniated Disc
- Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery?
- Lumbar Pain
- Lumbar Puncture - Medical Test
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis)
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery?
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lumbosacral Region of the Spine
- Lumigan - Medication
- Lumizyme - Medication
- Lumpectomy (video)
- Lumpectomy or a Mastectomy to Treat Early-Stage Breast Cancer, Deciding About
- Lumpectomy: Returning Home (video)
- Lunesta - Medication
- Lung Biopsy - Medical Test
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Lung Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Patient Information [NCI]
- Lung Cancer Screening: Low-Dose CT Scan - Medical Test
- Lung Cancer: Should I Have Screening?
- Lung Function in COPD
- Lung Function Tests - Medical Test
- Lung Surgery for Lung Cancer
- Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis
- Lung VQ Scan - Medical Test
- Lungs and Airways
- Lupaneta Pack - Medication
- Lupron Depot - Medication
- Lupron Depot-Ped - Medication
- Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
- Lupus and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
- Lupus and Pregnancy
- Lupus, History and Physical Examination for - Medical Test
- Lupus, Medical History and Physical Examination for - Medical Test
- Lupus, Physical Examination and Medical History for - Medical Test
- Lupus: Criteria for Diagnosis
- Lupus: Healthy Eating
- lurasidone - Medication
- Luride - Medication
- Lustra - Medication
- Luteinizing Hormone - Medical Test
- Luvox - Medication
- Luxiq - Medication
- Luzu - Medication
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Top of Page- Lydia E. Pinkham - Medication
- Lyme Disease
- Lyme Disease During Pregnancy and Nursing
- Lyme Disease Test - Medical Test
- Lyme Disease: Role of Blood Tests
- Lymph Node Biopsy - Medical Test
- Lymph Node Dissection: Self-Care at Home (video)
- Lymph Node Removal (Lymphadenectomy) for Melanoma
- Lymphadenectomy for Endometrial Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lymphedema (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Lymphedema (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]
- Lymphedema: Managing Lymphedema
- lymphocyte immune globulin, anti-thymocyte (equine) - Medication
- Lynparza - Medication
- Lyrica - Medication
- Lyrica CR - Medication
- lysine - Medication
- Lysodren - Medication
- Lysteda - Medication