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  1. Accidental Needle Sticks
  2. Acetaminophen
  3. Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy
  4. Acetaminophen Use in Young Children
  5. Achilles Tendon Injury: Calf Squeeze Test
  6. Achilles Tendon Injury: Physical Therapy and Rehab
  7. Achilles Tendon Injury: Surgery or Immobilization
  8. Achilles Tendon Problems
  9. Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery?
  10. Acid Burns
  11. Acid reducers
  12. ACL Injury: Exercises to Do Before Treatment
  13. ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery?
  14. Acne
  15. Acne Rosacea
  16. Acne, Deciding About Isotretinoin for Treatment
  17. Acne: Should I See My Doctor?
  18. Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne?
  19. Acne: Tips for Keeping It Under Control
  20. Acne: Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy Acids
  21. Acne: Treatment With Antibiotics
  22. Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide
  23. Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid
  24. Acquired von Willebrand Disease
  25. Actinic Keratosis
  26. Active and Inactive Paget's Disease
  27. Active Listening
  28. Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
  29. Acupressure Bands for Motion Sickness
  30. Acupressure for Morning Sickness
  31. Acupuncture
  32. Acupuncture (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  33. Acupuncture (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]
  34. Acute Bronchitis
  35. Acute Coronary Syndrome
  36. Acute Flaccid Myelitis
  37. Acute Kidney Injury
  38. Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease
  39. Acute Prostatitis (NIH Category I)
  40. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
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  1. Added Sugars
  2. Addison's Disease
  3. Adenomyosis
  4. ADHD and Hyperactivity
  5. ADHD in Adults: Behavioral Strategies
  6. ADHD Medicines: Suicide Warning for Strattera
  7. ADHD Myths and Facts
  8. ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School
  9. ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done
  10. ADHD: Impulsivity and Inattention
  11. ADHD: Other Conditions With Similar Symptoms
  12. ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD?
  13. ADHD: Social Skills Training
  14. ADHD: Symptoms in Adults
  15. ADHD: Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Has ADHD
  16. ADHD: Tests for Other Disorders
  17. Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery
  18. Adjusting to a Chronic Illness
  19. Adjustment to Cancer: Anxiety and Distress (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  20. Adjustment to Cancer: Anxiety and Distress (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]
  21. Adolescent Depression
  22. Adolescent Sensory and Motor Development
  23. Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  24. Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  25. Adult Acne
  26. Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  27. Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  28. Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  29. Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  30. Adult Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  31. Adult Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  32. Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  33. Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  34. Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  35. Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  36. Adult Primary Liver Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  37. Adult Primary Liver Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  38. Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  39. Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  40. Advance Care Planning
  41. Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition?
  42. Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support?
  43. Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis?
  44. Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Treatment That Prolongs My Life?
  45. Advance Directive: What to Include
  46. Advanced Prostate Cancer
  47. Adverse Reactions to Medicines

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  1. Al-Anon
  2. Alan's Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack
  3. Alcohol and Drug Problems
  4. Alcohol and Drugs: When to Get Help for an Intoxicated Person
  5. Alcohol and Substance Abuse in PTSD
  6. Alcohol Effects on a Fetus
  7. Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold Injury
  8. Alcohol Misuse and Dependence
  9. Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy
  10. Alcohol Problems: Helping Someone Get Treatment
  11. Alcohol Problems: How to Stop Drinking
  12. Alcohol Use Problem: Other Health Problems That May Occur
  13. Alcohol Withdrawal
  14. Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
  15. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
  16. Alkali Burns
  17. Allen Test
  18. Allergic Reaction
  19. Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Dye
  20. Allergic Rhinitis
  21. Allergies
  22. Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child
  23. Allergies to Insect Stings
  24. Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers
  25. Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers
  26. Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot
  27. Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy
  28. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots?
  29. Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies?
  30. Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis
  31. Allergy Shots for Asthma
  32. Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)
  33. Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
  34. Alopecia Areata
  35. Alopecia Areata: Psoralen With Ultraviolet A Light (PUVA) Therapy
  36. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing
  37. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
  38. Alternative Treatment Methods for Allergies
  39. Altitude Sickness
  40. Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Coping With Sundowning
  41. Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Maintaining Good Nutrition
  42. Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Making the Most of Remaining Abilities
  43. Alzheimer's Disease
  44. Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines?
  45. Alzheimer's or Other Dementia: Should I Move My Relative Into Long-Term Care?

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  1. Anabolic Steroids
  2. Anal Cancer
  3. Anal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  4. Anal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]
  5. Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  6. Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  7. Anal Fissure
  8. Anal Fissures: Botox Injections
  9. Anal Fissures: Internal Anal Sphincterotomy
  10. Anal Fissures: Nifedipine and Diltiazem
  11. Anal Fissures: Nitroglycerin Ointment
  12. Anal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease
  13. Anatomical Incontinence in Women
  14. Androgenetic Alopecia (Hair Loss, Inherited), Deciding about Treatment
  15. Andy's Story: Finding Your Own Routine When You Have Diabetes
  16. Anemia
  17. Anemia During Pregnancy
  18. Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD)
  19. Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease
  20. Anesthesia
  21. Anesthesia Specialists
  22. Anesthesia: Health Risks
  23. Anesthesia: Malignant Hyperthermia Response
  24. Aneurysm, Brain
  25. Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behavior
  26. Angina
  27. Angina (Stable), Deciding About Angioplasty
  28. Angina, Unstable
  29. Angiogram for Coronary Artery Disease, Deciding About
  30. Angioplasty for Coronary Artery Disease
  31. Angioplasty for Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
  32. Angioplasty for Stable Angina, Deciding About
  33. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
  34. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
  35. Animal and Human Bites
  36. Animal and Human Bites: When Stitches Are Needed
  37. Ankle Sprain
  38. Ankle Sprain Classification
  39. Ankylosing Spondylitis
  40. Anorexia Complications
  41. Anorexia Nervosa
  42. Anorexia: Learning New Eating Behaviors
  43. Anorexia: Learning to Trust Others
  44. Anorexia: Other Health Problems That May Occur
  45. Anosmia
  46. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
  47. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Deciding About Surgery
  48. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery
  49. Anthrax
  50. Antianxiety Medicines for Alcohol Withdrawal
  51. Antianxiety Medicines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  52. Antianxiety Medicines for Tension Headaches
  53. Antibiotic Sensitivity Test
  54. Antibiotics
  55. Antibiotics for an Ear Infection, Deciding About
  56. Antibiotics to Treat and Prevent Infection During Preterm Labor
  57. Antibody Tests for Lupus
  58. Anticoagulants
  59. Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention, Deciding About
  60. Anticoagulants: What to Do if You Miss a Dose
  61. Antidepressant Withdrawal
  62. Antidepressants
  63. Antidepressants for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  64. Antidepressants for Migraine Headaches
  65. Antidepressants for Sleep Problems
  66. Antidepressants for Tension Headaches
  67. Antidepressants; Should I Stop Taking?
  68. Antidepressants; Should I Take Them when I am Pregnant?
  69. Antidepressants; Should I Take Them?
  70. Antidiarrheal Medicines for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  71. Antidiarrheals for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  72. Antihistamines
  73. Antihistamines for Morning Sickness
  74. Antihypertensive Medications, Deciding About
  75. Antineoplastons (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  76. Antineoplastons (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]
  77. Antioxidants
  78. Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy
  79. Antiplatelets
  80. Antipsychotic medicines
  81. Antiretroviral medicines for HIV
  82. Antithyroid Antibodies Test
  83. Antithyroid Medication or Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism, Deciding About
  84. Antiviral Medicines for Flu, Deciding About Taking
  85. Antiviral Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis B, Deciding About
  86. Anxiety
  87. Anxiety: Stop Negative Thoughts

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  1. Arm Injuries
  2. Arm Problems, Noninjury
  3. Arnica
  4. Aromatherapy (Essential Oils Therapy)
  5. Aromatherapy and Essential Oils (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  6. Aromatherapy and Essential Oils (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]
  7. Arrhythmias and Sexual Activity
  8. Arrhythmias: Foods That Affect Heart Rate
  9. Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid
  10. Arthritis, Rheumatoid
  11. Arthritis: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
  12. Arthritis: Shots for Knee Pain
  13. Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery?
  14. Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery?
  15. Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery?
  16. Arthrocentesis for Temporomandibular Disorders
  17. Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  18. Arthroscopy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  19. Arthroscopy for Temporomandibular Disorders
  20. Artificial Nails: Problems and Treatment
  21. Artificial Sphincter for Urinary Incontinence in Men
  22. Arturo's Story: Getting Support for Making a Change

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  1. Asbestos and Lung Cancer
  2. Ascites and Cirrhosis
  3. Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP)
  4. Asperger's Syndrome
  5. Aspiration of a Ganglion
  6. Aspiration of the Bursa
  7. Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation
  8. Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
  9. Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?
  10. Assessing PTSD
  11. Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge
  12. Assistive Devices and Orthotics
  13. Assistive Devices for People With Disabilities
  14. Asthma
  15. Asthma Action Plan
  16. Asthma Action Plan: Green Zone
  17. Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone
  18. Asthma Action Plan: Yellow Zone
  19. Asthma and GERD
  20. Asthma and Vocal Cord Problems
  21. Asthma and Wheezing
  22. Asthma Attack
  23. Asthma Diary
  24. Asthma During Pregnancy
  25. Asthma in Children
  26. Asthma in Children: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer
  27. Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is
  28. Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment
  29. Asthma in Teens and Adults
  30. Asthma Treatment Goals
  31. Asthma Triggers
  32. Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life
  33. Asthma: Controlling Cockroaches
  34. Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child
  35. Asthma: How to Overcome Treatment Obstacles
  36. Asthma: Identifying Your Triggers
  37. Asthma: Measuring Peak Flow
  38. Asthma: Overcoming Obstacles to Taking Medicines
  39. Asthma: Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines
  40. Asthma: Peak Expiratory Flow and Personal Best
  41. Asthma: Symptoms of Difficulty Breathing
  42. Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma
  43. Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan
  44. Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines

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