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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, Age 11 and Younger
- Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older
- Abdominal Pain and Other Illness
- Abdominal Pain Causes
- Abdominal Pain Following an Injury
- Abdominal Ultrasound - Medical Test
- Abdominal X-Ray - Medical Test
- 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
- Abruptio Placenta
- 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
- ACE Inhibitors and ARBs: Helping Blood Flow Better (video)
- Acetaminophen
- Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy
- Acetaminophen Use in Young Children
- Achilles Tendon Injury: Physiotherapy 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?
- ACL Reconstruction Surgery (video)
- Acne
- Acne, Deciding About Isotretinoin for Treatment
- Acne: Here's Help (video)
- 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 and Massage for Back Pain (video)
- 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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Top of the page- Added Sugars
- Addison's Disease
- Adenomyosis
- ADHD and Hyperactivity
- ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School
- ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done
- ADHD: Impulsivity and Inattention
- ADHD in Adults: Behavioural Strategies
- ADHD Myths and Facts
- 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]
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - Medical Test
- 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 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 Plan: What to Include
- Advance Care Planning
- 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 Care Planning: The Need for Ongoing Conversations (video)
- Advance Care Planning: Thinking About Hospice (video)
- Advance Care Planning: Treatment Choices Near the End of Life (video)
- Advance Directives (video)
- Advanced Cancer: Finding Hope (video)
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Top of the page- After a Hospital Stay: Managing Appointments (video)
- After a Stroke: Helping Your Family Adjust
- After a Stroke: Taking a Blood Thinner for A-Fib (video)
- After a Stroke: Taking an Antiplatelet (video)
- After a Stroke: Your Self-Care Plan (video)
- After Childbirth: Coping and Adjusting
- After Childbirth: Pelvic Bone Problems
- After Childbirth: Urination and Bowel Problems
- After the NICU: Caring for Your Baby at Home (video)
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Top of the page- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) - Medical Test
- Alan's Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack
- Albumin Urine Test - Medical Test
- Alcohol and Drug Use
- Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People
- Alcohol and Drugs: When to Get Help for a Person Who Is Intoxicated
- Alcohol and Substance Use in PTSD
- Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health
- Alcohol Effects on a Fetus
- Alcohol: How to Deal With a Slip-Up (video)
- 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: Taking Action (video)
- Alcohol: The Space It Takes Up in Your Life (video)
- Alcohol: Time for a Change? (video)
- Alcohol: Treatment Options (video)
- Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
- Aldosterone in Blood - Medical Test
- Aldosterone in Urine - Medical Test
- Alkali Burns
- Alkaline Phosphatase - Medical Test
- Allen Test
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Dye
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers
- Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers
- Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot
- Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child
- Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy
- Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots?
- Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies?
- Allergies to Insect Stings
- Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy Shots for Asthma
- Allergy Tests - Medical Test
- Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)
- Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
- Alopecia Areata
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing
- Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) in Blood - Medical Test
- 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 (video)
- 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
- Androgenetic Alopecia (Hair Loss, Inherited), Deciding about Treatment
- 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: Epidural for Childbirth (video)
- Anesthesia: Health Risks
- Anesthesia: Peripheral Nerve Block (video)
- Anesthesia: Spinal (video)
- Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behaviour
- Angina
- Angiogram - Medical Test
- Angiogram for Coronary Artery Disease, Deciding About
- Angiogram of the Head and Neck - Medical Test
- Angiogram of the Lung - Medical Test
- Angioplasty for Coronary Artery Disease
- Angioplasty for Peripheral Arterial Disease (video)
- Angioplasty for Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
- Animal and Human Bites
- Animal and Human Bites: When Stitches Are Needed
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle-Brachial Index Test - Medical Test
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Anorexia: Learning New Eating Behaviours
- Anorexia: Learning to Trust Others
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anosmia
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Deciding About Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery
- Anthrax
- Anthrax Vaccine - Medication
- Antibiotic Sensitivity Test
- Antibiotics
- Antibiotics for an Ear Infection, Deciding About
- Antibody Test for COVID-19
- Antibody Tests for Lupus
- Anticoagulants
- Antidepressant Withdrawal
- Antidepressants
- Antidepressants: Keeping Your Life in Balance (video)
- Antidepressants; Should I Take Them when I am Pregnant?
- Antigen Tests for Giardiasis - Medical Test
- Antihistamines
- Antineoplastons (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]
- Antineoplastons (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]
- Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) - Medical Test
- Antioxidants
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy
- Antiplatelets
- Antipsychotic medicines
- Antiretroviral medicines for HIV
- Antisperm Antibody Test - Medical Test
- Antithyroid Antibody Tests - Medical Test
- Antithyroid Medication or Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism, Deciding About
- Antiviral Medicines for Flu, Deciding About Taking
- Antiviral Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis B, Deciding About
- Anxiety
- Anxiety: How to Change Anxious Thoughts (video)
- Anxiety: Is Treatment Right for You? (video)
- Anxiety: Paying Attention to How You're Doing (video)
- Anxiety: Stop Negative Thoughts
- Anxiety: Treatment Options (video)
- Anxiety: What Is It? (video)
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Top of the page- Arm Injuries
- Arm Problems, Non-Injury
- 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]
- Arrhythmia: Living With a Pacemaker (video)
- Arrhythmia: What Is an ICD? (video)
- Arrhythmias and Sexual Activity
- Arterial Blood Gases - Medical Test
- Arthritis: Making Everyday Activities Easier (video)
- 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?
- Arthrogram (Joint X-Ray) - Medical Test
- Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Arthroscopy - Medical Test
- 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)
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) - Medical Test
- Aspiration of the Bursa
- Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation
- Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?
- Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and 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 (video)
- Asthma Action Plan for Your Child (video)
- 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: Controlling Cockroaches
- Asthma Diary
- Asthma Diary Template
- Asthma During Pregnancy
- Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child
- Asthma: Helping a Young Child Take Medicine (video)
- Asthma: How to Overcome Treatment Obstacles
- Asthma: Identifying Your Triggers
- Asthma in Children
- Asthma in Children: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask and Spacer
- Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is
- Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment
- Asthma in Teenagers and Adults
- Asthma: Is Your Child Using the Rescue Inhaler Too Often? (video)
- Asthma: Keeping Your Child Out of the Hospital (video)
- Asthma: Measuring Peak Flow
- Asthma: Myths About Inhaled Steroids (video)
- 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: The Importance of Controller Medicines (video)
- Asthma Treatment Goals
- Asthma Triggers
- Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan
- Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines
- Asthma: What Happens in Your Lungs (video)
- Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life
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Top of the page- Atherosclerosis
- Athlete's Foot
- At-Home Genetic Tests
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Atopic Dermatitis: Taking Care of Your Skin
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation and Daily Life
- Atrial Fibrillation: Feeling More in Control (video)
- Atrial Fibrillation: Living Well (video)
- Atrial Fibrillation: Managing Your Symptoms (video)
- 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)
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Top of the page- Aura and Seizures
- Autism and Vaccines
- Autism: Behavioural Training and Management
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Autism: Support and Training for the Family
- Autogenic Training
- Autoimmune Disease Tests - Medical Test
- Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
- Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Autopsy - Medical Test