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Cafe coronary
Calcific tendonitis
Calcium
    blood test for
    in diet *
    low levels in blood (hypocalcemia)
Callus
Campylobacteriosis
Cancer
    AIDS-associated tumors
    biologic therapy (immunotherapy)
    biopsy
    bladder
        diagnosis and treatment
        transurethral bladder tumor resection
    bone
    bone marrow biopsy
    brain
    breast
        follow-up after surgery
        in men
        in women *
        metastatic
        operable (resectable)
    cervix *
        (see also Cervical problems and procedures)
    chemotherapy (drug therapy)
    classification and stages
    clinical trials
    colon or rectum
        diagnosis and treatment
        metastatic
        screening *
    esophagus
    gallbladder
    Hodgkin's disease
    hormone therapy
    hospice care
    kidney
    larynx
    leukemia
        lymphocytic, chronic
        myelogenous, chronic
    liver (see also Liver problems and procedures)
    lung
    multiple myeloma
    pancreas
    patient-controlled analgesia system (PCA)
    prostate
        diagnosis and treatment
        metastatic
    radiation therapy *
    screening
    skin
        diagnosis and treatment
        melanoma
    skin exam
    soft tissue
    stomach
        diagnosis and treatment
        metastatic
    testicle
        diagnosis and treatment
        metastatic
        self-examination
            illustration
            text
    throat (pharynx)
    tongue
    treatment team
    urinary tract, metastatic
    uterus (endometrial) *
Candidiasis
    oral
    overview *
Canes
    how to choose and use
    illustration, how to use
Canker sore
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbuncles
Cardiac arrhythmia
    atrial fibrillation *
    electrical cardioversion *
    pacemaker implantation *
    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
Cataract
    diagnosis and treatment *
    extraction with lens implant
        nuclear expression illustration *
        phacoemulsification illustration *
        text *
    illustration *
Catheter
    indwelling urinary catheter care
    subclavian venous infusion
        with external lumen
        with implantable port
Catheterization, heart
    illustration of catheter in heart *
    text *
Cavities, dental
Celiac disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral hemorrhage
Cerebral palsy
Cerebrovascular accident
Cerebrovascular accident, brief version *
Cerebrovascular disease *
Cervical cancer *
    (see also Cervical problems and procedures)
Cervical cap *
Cervical dysplasia (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia)
    diagnosis and treatment *
    Pap test *
Cervical problems and procedures
    cancer *
    colposcopy *
    dysplasia *
    infection or inflammation (cervicitis) *
    Pap test (cervical smear) *
Cervicitis *
Charley horse *
Checkup, routine
    men *
    women *
Chem-7 test
Chemical burn
    first degree
    second degree
    third degree
Chemical terrorism agents
Chemotherapy
Chest pain
    (see also Costochondritis; Heart attack; Pleurisy)
    angina *
    coronary spasm
    noncardiac
Chickenpox
Chlamydial infection
    in men *
    in women *
    test for
Chloride, blood (serum) test for
Choking
    cafe coronary, first aid for
    illustration of Heimlich maneuver *
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic retrograde (ERCP)
Cholangitis (caused by common duct stones)
Cholecystectomy
    laparoscopic
    surgical
Cholecystitis
Cholecystogram, oral
Cholecystostomy
Choledocholithiasis (see also Gallbladder problems and procedures)
Cholelithiasis (see also Gallbladder problems and procedures) *
Cholesterol
    controlling
    controlling, brief version *
    high (hypercholesterolemia) *
    high-density lipoprotein (HDL), test for
    lipid panel test
    test for total cholesterol
Chondrosarcoma
Choosing a primary care provider
Chronic fatigue syndrome *
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
    breathing exercises
    diagnosis and treatment *
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
Closed-angle glaucoma
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration *
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
Colonic polyps
Colonoscopy
    illustration *
    text *
Colorectal cancer
    diagnosis and treatment
    metastatic
    screening for *
Colostomy
Colposcopy of vagina and cervix *
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)
Communication in intimate relationships
Compartment syndrome
Complete blood count test (CBC)
Computed tomography (CT scan) *
Concussion *
Condom
    female *
    male *
Condylomata acuminata *
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
    gas permeable
    overview *
    soft
Contraceptive methods
    cervical cap *
    condom
        female *
        male *
    diaphragm
        illustration *
        text *
    emergency birth control *
    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 *
            illustration of surgery *
            text *
        in women (see also Tubal ligation)
            illustration *
            text *
    vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing)
        illustration, how to insert
        text
    withdrawal *
Contusion
Convulsions
Convulsions, brief version *
COPD *
Corneal abrasion
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
Corns
Coronary angiogram
Coronary artery bypass surgery
    illustration *
    text *
Coronary artery disease *
Coronary spasm
Cosmetic nose surgery
Costochondral separation
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
Costochondritis
Cough
Cough medicines
Cough suppressants
Counting carbohydrates meal plan
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
Cut
    care of wound and sutures
    care with skin adhesive
    first aid
Cutaneous biopsy
Cyst drainage, breast
Cyst, Baker's
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
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
Cystoscopy

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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 vein thrombosis *
Dehydration *
Delirium tremens (DTs)
Dementia (in Alzheimer's disease) *
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
    bipolar disorder *
    diagnosis and treatment
    diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
Dermatitis
    atopic
    atopic, brief version *
    contact
    contact, brief version *
    seborrheic
Detached retina
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
DEXA scan
Diabetes mellitus
    diet
        constant carbohydrate meal plan
        counting carbohydrates meal plan
        dining out
        exchange list
        exchange meal plan
        food management
    effect on sexuality in older adults
    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) *
    retinopathy
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
    self blood glucose monitoring
    serum glucose test
    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
Diet
    calcium *
    DASH
    effect on tooth decay
    food allergy testing
    food diary chart
    food diary, how to keep
    food pyramid illustration *
    for diabetes
        constant carbohydrate meal plan
        counting carbohydrates meal plan
        dining out
        exchange list
        exchange meal plan
        food management
    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
    to control cholesterol
    to control cholesterol, brief version *
    vegetarian
        overview
        sources of some essential nutrients
Dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH diet)
Digestive system, illustration *
Dilation and curettage (D&C) *
Disk, herniated
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    surgery (laminectomy)
Dislocation
    ankle
    elbow
    knee
    shoulder
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
Dissection, aortic
    illustration *
    text *
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
Domestic abuse and violence
Donating blood
Drug abuse
    (see also Cocaine)
    (see also Smoking)
    alcohol dependence *
    amphetamine dependence
    cocaine dependence *
    hallucinogen dependence *
    inhalant dependence
    narcotic dependence *
    narcotic drug withdrawal *
    phencyclidine hydrochloride (PCP)
    sedative dependence *
    sedative overdose *
Drug addiction--see Drug abuse
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 health care decisions
    overview
    sample *
Dysentery, bacillary (shigellosis)
Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) *
Dyspareunia in older women
Dyspepsia
Dysplasia, cervical (see also Cervical dysplasia) *

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