Topic Index - Adult Provider Topics

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Abdominal Pain
Abnormalities -- See Birth Defects
Abortion
About Your Medicines
Abscesses
Accidents
Acid Reflux -- See Heartburn
Acne
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome -- See AIDS
ADD -- See Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Adenoids -- See Tonsils/Tonsillectomy
ADHD -- See Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Adrenal Gland Disorders
Adult Immunization -- See Immunization/Vaccination
Aging -- See Seniors' Health--General
AIDS
AIDS and Infections
AIDS and Pregnancy
Alcohol Consumption
Alcoholism
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Alzheimer's Caregivers
Alzheimer's Disease
Amenorrhea -- See Menstruation and Premenstrual Syndrome
Amniocentesis -- See Prenatal Testing
Anal/Rectal Diseases
Anatomy
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Anemia
Anesthesia
Anesthesiology
Aneurysms
Angina
Animal Bites -- See Bites and Stings
Ankle Injuries and Disorders
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anorexia -- See Eating Disorders
Antimicrobial Resistance -- See Infectious Diseases--General
Anxiety
Aortic Stenosis -- See Heart Valve Diseases
Aplastic Anemia -- See Anemia
Appendicitis
Arm Injuries and Disorders -- See Wrist/Arm Injuries and Disorders
Arrhythmia
Arthritis
Artificial Feeding -- See Nutritional Support
Artificial Insemination -- See Infertility
Asbestos/Asbestosis
Assisted Breathing -- See Critical Care
Asthma
Atrial Fibrillation -- See Arrhythmia
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

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Baby Blues -- See Postpartum Depression
Back Injuries
Back Pain
Bacterial Infections
Bacterial Vaginosis -- See Vaginal Diseases
Balance Disorders -- See Dizziness and Vertigo
Barrett's Esophagus -- See Esophagus Disorders
Basal Cell Carcinoma -- See Skin Cancer
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy -- See Prostate Diseases
Benign Tumors
Bile Duct Diseases -- See Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases
Binge Eating -- See Eating Disorders
Biodefense and Bioterrorism
Biological Weapons -- See Biodefense and Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism -- See Biodefense and Bioterrorism
Bipolar Disorder
Birth Control/Contraception
Birth Defects
Bites and Stings
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Control -- See Urinary Incontinence
Bleeding Disorders
Blood Donation -- See Blood Transfusion and Donation
Blood Poisoning -- See Sepsis
Blood Tests -- See Laboratory Tests
Blood Transfusion and Donation
Blood/Lymphatic System
Bone Cancer
Bone Loss -- See Osteoporosis
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy -- See Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
BPH -- See Prostate Diseases
Brain and Nervous System
Brain Attack -- See Stroke
Brain Cancer
Brain Diseases
Brain Injuries -- See Head and Brain Injuries
Breast
Breast Cancer
Breast Feeding
Breathing Problems
Broken Bones -- See Fractures
Bronchial Asthma -- See Asthma
BSE -- See Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Bulimia -- See Eating Disorders
Burns
Bursitis

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C-Section -- See Cesarean Section | Labor and Delivery
Calcium
Cancer Center
Cancer--General
Cancers
Canker Sore -- See Mouth Disorders
Cannabis -- See Marijuana Abuse
Carcinoid Tumors
Carcinoma -- See Cancer--General
Cardiac Arrest -- See Heart Diseases--General
Cardiac Diseases -- See Heart Diseases--General
Cardiology
Cardiomyopathy -- See Heart Diseases--General
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -- See First Aid/Emergencies
Cardiothoracic
CAT Scan -- See Diagnostic Imaging
Cat Scratch Disease -- See Bites and Stings
Cataract
Celiac Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease -- See Stroke
Cervical Cancer
Cesarean Section
CFS -- See Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Charley Horse -- See Muscle Cramps
Chemical Weapons
Chest Pain -- See Angina | Pain
Chickenpox
Child and Teen Health
Childbirth -- See Labor and Delivery
Cholesterol
Chorionic Villi Sampling -- See Prenatal Testing
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
CJD -- See Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Clap -- See Gonorrhea
Cluster Headache -- See Headache
Cold Sore -- See Mouth Disorders
Cold Weather Injuries -- See Hypothermia
Colon Cancer -- See Colorectal Cancer
Colonic Diseases--General
Colorectal Cancer
Coma -- See Head and Brain Injuries
Computed Tomography -- See Diagnostic Imaging
Concussion -- See Head and Brain Injuries
Congestive Heart Failure -- See Heart Failure
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis -- See Dermatitis
Contraception -- See Birth Control/Contraception
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
CPR -- See First Aid/Emergencies
Crab Lice -- See Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Cramps -- See Muscle Cramps
Craniofacial Injuries -- See Facial Injuries and Disorders
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Critical Care
Crohn's Disease
Croup -- See Throat Disorders
Cushing's Syndrome -- See Adrenal Gland Disorders
Cystic Fibrosis

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Deafness -- See Hearing Disorders and Deafness
Dementia
Dental Health
Dentistry
Depression
Dermatitis
Dermatology
Dermatology -- See Skin Diseases--General
Diabetes
Diabetes and Pregnancy
Diagnostic Imaging
Dialysis -- See Kidney Failure and Dialysis
Diarrhea
Digestive Diseases--General
Digestive System
Dislocations
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Dizziness and Vertigo
Drug Abuse
Drug Information -- See About Your Medicines
Duodenal Ulcer -- See Peptic Ulcer
Dysentery -- See Diarrhea
Dysmenorrhea -- See Menstruation and Premenstrual Syndrome
Dysphagia
Dyspnea -- See Breathing Problems

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Ear Disorders
Ear Infections
Ear, Nose and Throat
Eating Disorders
Eczema
Elbow Injuries and Disorders
Emergencies -- See First Aid/Emergencies
Emergency Medicine
Emphysema
Emphysema -- See COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Encephalitis
End-Stage Renal Disease -- See Kidney Failure and Dialysis
Endocarditis -- See Heart Diseases--General
Endocrine System (Hormones)
Endocrinology
Endometrial Cancer -- See Uterine Cancer
Endometriosis
Erectile Dysfunction -- See Impotence
Ergonomics
Esophageal Cancer
Esophagus Disorders
ESRD -- See Kidney Failure and Dialysis
Ewing's Sarcoma -- See Bone Cancer
Eye Cancer
Eye Diseases--General
Eye Injuries
Eyes and Vision

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Facial Injuries and Disorders
Fainting
Family Medicine
Family Planning
Family Planning -- See Birth Control/Contraception
Fetal Ultrasound -- See Prenatal Testing
Fibromyalgia
First Aid/Emergencies
Folate -- See Anemia
Food Allergy
Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
Foot Injuries and Disorders
Fractures
Frostbite -- See Hypothermia
Fungal Infections

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Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases
Gallstones -- See Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases
Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer -- See Infertility
Gastroenteritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux/Hiatal Hernia
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases -- See Digestive Diseases--General
General
Genetics/Birth Defects
Genital Warts -- See Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Genitourinary
GERD -- See Gastroesophageal Reflux/Hiatal Hernia
Germ Warfare -- See Biodefense and Bioterrorism
Gestational Diabetes -- See Diabetes and Pregnancy
GI Bleeding -- See Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Giant Cell Arteritis -- See Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Giardia Infections
Glandular Fever -- See Infectious Mononucleosis
Goiter -- See Thyroid Diseases
Gonorrhea
Gout and Pseudogout
Graves' Disease -- See Thyroid Diseases
Gynecologic Oncology
Gynecology

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Head and Brain Injuries
Head Lice
Headache
Healthy Living -- See Preventing Disease and Staying Healthy
Hearing Disorders and Deafness
Heart and Circulation
Heart Attack
Heart Diseases--General
Heart Failure
Heart Valve Diseases
Heartburn
Heat Illness
Heel Disorders -- See Foot Injuries and Disorders
Hematology-Oncology
Hemodialysis -- See Kidney Failure and Dialysis
Hemophilia
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hepatitis C
Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- See Liver Cancer
Hepatology
Herniated Disk -- See Slipped Disk
Hiatal Hernia -- See Gastroesophageal Reflux/Hiatal Hernia
High Blood Pressure
Histoplasmosis -- See Fungal Infections
History of Medicine
HIV -- See AIDS
Hives
Hospice Care
Hot Flashes -- See Menopause
Human Immunodeficiency Virus -- See AIDS
Huntington's Disease
Hyperactivity -- See Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Hyperparathyroidism -- See Parathyroid Disorders
Hypertension -- See High Blood Pressure
Hyperthyroidism -- See Thyroid Diseases
Hypoglycemia
Hypoparathyroidism -- See Parathyroid Disorders
Hypothermia
Hypothyroidism -- See Thyroid Diseases

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Immune System and Disorders
Immune System/AIDS
Immunization/Vaccination
Implantable Defibrillators -- See Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
Impotence
In Vitro Fertilization -- See Infertility
Incontinence -- See Urinary Incontinence
Infections
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases--General
Infectious Mononucleosis
Infertility
Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- See Crohn's Disease
Injuries and Wounds
Insomnia -- See Sleep Disorders
Insulin Resistance -- See Metabolic Syndrome X
Intensive Care -- See Critical Care
Internal Medicine
Intestinal Diseases -- See Digestive Diseases--General
Intraocular Melanoma -- See Eye Cancer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Jakob-Creutzfeldt Disease -- See Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Jaundice -- See Liver Diseases--General

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Keloids -- See Scars
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Diseases--General
Kidney Failure and Dialysis
Kidneys and Urinary System
Knee Injuries and Disorders

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Labor and Delivery
Laboratory Tests
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis -- See Mouth Disorders | Throat Disorders
Laser Eye Surgery
LASIK -- See Laser Eye Surgery
Lice -- See Head Lice
Life Support -- See Critical Care
Ligament Injuries -- See Sprains and Strains
Liver Cancer
Liver Diseases--General
Low Blood Sugar -- See Hypoglycemia
Lung Cancer
Lung Diseases -- See Respiratory Diseases--General
Lung Transplantation
Lungs and Breathing
Lupus
Lyme Disease
Lymph Nodes -- See Lymphatic Diseases
Lymphatic Diseases
Lymphedema -- See Lymphatic Diseases

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Macular Degeneration
Mad Cow Disease -- See Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Magnetic Resonance Imaging -- See Diagnostic Imaging
Malaria
Male Breast Cancer -- See Breast Cancer
Male Genital Disorders
Malignancy -- See Cancer--General
Manic-Depressive Illness -- See Bipolar Disorder
Marijuana Abuse
Mastectomy -- See Breast Cancer
Medical Students
Medicines -- See About Your Medicines
Melanoma
Memory
Men's Health
Meningitis
Menopause
Menstruation and Premenstrual Syndrome
Mental Health
Mental Health and Behavior
Mesothelioma -- See Asbestos/Asbestosis | Lung Cancer
Metabolic Disorders
Metabolic Syndrome X
Migraine
Miscarriage -- See Pregnancy Loss
Mononucleosis -- See Infectious Mononucleosis
Mouth and Teeth
Mouth Disorders
MRI -- See Diagnostic Imaging
Multiple Births -- See Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscle Cramps
Muscle Disorders
Muscle Strain -- See Sprains and Strains
Musculoskeletal
Myocardial Infarction -- See Heart Attack
Myopathies -- See Muscle Disorders

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Narcolepsy -- See Sleep Disorders
Narcotics -- See Drug Abuse
Nasal Disorders -- See Nose Disorders
Nausea and Vomiting
Neoplasms -- See Cancer--General
Nephritis -- See Kidney Diseases--General
Nephrology
Neurologic Diseases--General
Neurological
Neurology
Neuropathy -- See Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Neurosurgery
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus -- See Diabetes
Norwalk Virus Infections -- See Gastroenteritis
Nose Disorders
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine Tests -- See Diagnostic Imaging
Nutritional Support

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obstetrics
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Oncology -- See Cancer--General
Oncology--General
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology -- See Eye Diseases--General
Orthopaedic Surgery
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma -- See Bone Cancer
Otitis Media -- See Ear Infections
Otolaryngology
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cysts

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Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
Pain
Palliative Care -- See Hospice Care
Pancreatic Diseases
Panic Disorder
PAP Smear -- See Cervical Cancer
Parathyroid Disorders
Parenteral Nutrition -- See Nutritional Support
Parkinson's Disease
Patella -- See Knee Injuries and Disorders
Pathology
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Penile Disorders -- See Male Genital Disorders
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharmacy Services
Physical Examinations
PID -- See Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pimples -- See Acne
Pink Eye -- See Eye Diseases--General
Pinworms
Plantar Fasciitis -- See Foot Injuries and Disorders
PMS -- See Menstruation and Premenstrual Syndrome
Pneumocystis Carinii Infections
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy -- See Dermatitis
Poisoning, Toxicology, Environmental Health
Polycystic Kidney Disease -- See Kidney Diseases--General
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome -- See Ovarian Cysts
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Postpartum Depression
Preeclampsia
Pregnancy
Pregnancy and AIDS -- See AIDS and Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Diabetes -- See Diabetes and Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Reproduction
Pregnancy Loss
Premature Babies
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) -- See Menstruation and Premenstrual Syndrome
Prenatal Care
Prenatal Testing
Preventing Disease and Staying Healthy
Preventive Medicine
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension -- See Pulmonary Hypertension
Procedures and Therapies
Proctitis -- See Anal/Rectal Diseases
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Prostate Diseases
Protective Eye Wear -- See Eye Injuries
Psoriasis
Psychiatric Disorders -- See Mental Health
Psychiatry
PTSD -- See Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Pulmonary
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Emphysema -- See Emphysema
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Hypertension

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Q Fever -- See Bacterial Infections | Biodefense and Bioterrorism
Q Fever -- See Bacterial Infections | Biodefense and Bioterrorism

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Radiologic Anatomy
Radiologic Procedures -- See Diagnostic Imaging
Radiology
Radon
Rape
Rash -- See Dermatitis
Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Cancer -- See Colorectal Cancer
Rectal Diseases -- See Anal/Rectal Diseases
Rectal Prolapse -- See Anal/Rectal Diseases
Renal Cancer -- See Kidney Cancer
Renal Disease -- See Kidney Diseases--General
Repetitive Motion Injuries -- See Ergonomics
Respiratory Diseases--General
Restless Legs
Retinal Disorders
Retinoblastoma -- See Eye Cancer
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatology
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever -- See Tick Bites
Rotator Cuff Injuries -- See Shoulder Injuries and Disorders

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Safety
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
Scars
Schizophrenia
Scleroderma
Screening -- See Preventing Disease and Staying Healthy
Seizures
Senility -- See Dementia
Seniors' Health
Seniors' Health--General
Sepsis
Septic Arthritis -- See Arthritis
Septic Shock -- See Sepsis
Septicemia -- See Sepsis
Sexual Assault -- See Rape
Sexual Health
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Shaking Palsy -- See Parkinson's Disease
Shock -- See First Aid/Emergencies
Shortness of Breath -- See Breathing Problems
Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
Sickle Cell Anemia
SIDA -- See AIDS
Sinusitis
Skin Cancer
Skin Diseases--General
Skin, Hair and Nails
Skull Injuries -- See Head and Brain Injuries
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Slipped Disk
Smoking Cessation
Social/Family Issues
Sore Throat -- See Throat Disorders
Spinal Diseases
Split Personality -- See Schizophrenia
Spondylitis, Ankylosing -- See Ankylosing Spondylitis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains
Staying Healthy -- See Preventing Disease and Staying Healthy
STD -- See Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome -- See Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Sterility -- See Infertility
Sterilization -- See Birth Control/Contraception
Stillbirth -- See Pregnancy Loss
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Flu -- See Gastroenteritis
Stomach Ulcer -- See Peptic Ulcer
Strabismus -- See Eye Diseases--General
Strep Throat -- See Throat Disorders
Stroke
Substance Abuse
Sugar in the Blood -- See Diabetes
Suicide
Sun Exposure
Sunburn -- See Sun Exposure
Sunstroke -- See Heat Illness
Surgeries
Surgery
Swallowing Disorders -- See Dysphagia
Swimmer's Ear -- See Ear Infections
Symptoms and Manifestations
Syncope -- See Fainting
Syndrome X -- See Metabolic Syndrome X
Syphilis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus -- See Lupus

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Tachypnea -- See Breathing Problems
Tanning -- See Sun Exposure
TB -- See Tuberculosis
Teeth -- See Dental Health
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Tennis Elbow -- See Elbow Injuries and Disorders
Tension Headache -- See Headache
Terrorist Attacks -- See Biodefense and Bioterrorism | Chemical Weapons
Terrorist Attacks -- See Biodefense and Bioterrorism | Chemical Weapons
Testicular Disorders -- See Male Genital Disorders
Thalassemia -- See Anemia
Throat Disorders
Thymus Cancer
Thyroid Diseases
Tick Bites
TMJ -- See Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Toes -- See Foot Injuries and Disorders
Tongue Disorders -- See Mouth Disorders
Tonsillitis -- See Tonsils/Tonsillectomy
Tonsils/Tonsillectomy
Toxemia -- See Preeclampsia
Toxic Shock Syndrome -- See Menstruation and Premenstrual Syndrome
TPN -- See Nutritional Support
Travel Medicine
Traveler's Health
Triplets -- See Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
Tuberculosis
Tularemia -- See Biodefense and Bioterrorism
Tumor -- See Cancer--General
Tumors, Benign -- See Benign Tumors
Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
Type II Diabetes -- See Diabetes

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Ulcers -- See Peptic Ulcer
Ultrasound -- See Diagnostic Imaging
Ultraviolet Rays -- See Sun Exposure
Ureteral Cancer -- See Bladder Cancer
Urethral Cancer -- See Bladder Cancer
Urinary Bladder Cancer -- See Bladder Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infections
Urine Tests -- See Laboratory Tests
Urology
Urticaria -- See Hives
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Diseases

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Vaccination -- See Immunization/Vaccination
Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal Diseases
Vaginal Infections -- See Vaginal Diseases
Vaginitis -- See Vaginal Diseases
Valvular Heart Diseases -- See Heart Valve Diseases
Varicella-Zoster Virus -- See Chickenpox
Vascular Headache -- See Headache
Vasectomy -- See Birth Control/Contraception
vCJD -- See Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Venereal Disease -- See Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Ventilators -- See Critical Care
Vertigo -- See Dizziness and Vertigo
Viral Hepatitis -- See Hepatitis
Viral Infections
Vomiting -- See Nausea and Vomiting
von Willebrand Disease -- See Bleeding Disorders
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar Diseases -- See Vaginal Diseases

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Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wellness and Lifestyle
Women's Health
Wrist/Arm Injuries and Disorders

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X-Rays -- See Diagnostic Imaging

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