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Topics followed by * (asterisk) are available in Spanish. Brief versions of topics have a reading level no higher than 4th grade.

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C   [Top]
CA-MRSA
Cafe coronary
Caffeine
Calcific tendonitis
Calcium
    blood test for
    in diet *
    low levels in blood (hypocalcemia)
Callus
Campylobacteriosis
Cancer
    AIDS-associated tumors
    biological therapy (immunotherapy)
    biopsy
    bladder
        diagnosis and treatment
        transurethral bladder tumor resection
    bone
    bone marrow biopsy
    bone marrow or stem cell transplant
    brain
    breast
        early detection
        follow-up after surgery
        in men
        in women *
        metastatic
    cervix *
        (see also Cervical problems and procedures)
    chemotherapy (drug therapy)
    classification and stages
    clinical trials
    colon or rectum
        diagnosis and treatment *
        metastatic
        screening *
    diet to help prevent
    esophagus
    gallbladder
    hormone therapy
    hospice care
    kidney
    larynx
    leukemia
        lymphocytic, chronic
        myelogenous, chronic
    liver (see also Liver problems and procedures)
    lung *
    lymphatic
        Hodgkin's lymphoma
        non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
    multiple myeloma
    pancreas
    patient-controlled analgesia system (PCA)
    prevention
        diet
        overview
    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)
    thyroid
    tongue
    treatment team
    urinary tract, metastatic
    uterus (endometrial) *
    warning signs
Candidiasis
    oral
    overview *
Canes
    how to choose and use
    illustration, how to use
Canker sore
Carbohydrates (carbs)
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbuncles
Cardiac arrhythmia
    atrial fibrillation *
    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
Catheter
    central venous infusion
        with external lumen
        with implantable port
    urinary
        care of indwelling catheter
        placement of catheter
Catheterization, heart
    illustration of catheter in heart *
    text *
Catheterization, urinary
Cavities, dental
Celiac disease
Cellulitis
Central venous infusion catheter
    with external lumen
    with implantable port
Cerebral hemorrhage
Cerebral palsy *
Cerebrovascular accident
Cerebrovascular accident, brief version *
Cerebrovascular disease *
Cervical cancer *
    (see also Cervical problems and procedures)
Cervical cap *
Cervical dysplasia--see Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
    diagnosis and treatment *
    Pap test
        illustration *
        text *
Cervical problems and procedures
    cancer *
    cervical intraepithelial neoplasia *
    colposcopy *
    infection or inflammation (cervicitis) *
    Pap test (cervical smear)
        illustration *
        text *
Cervicitis *
Charley horse *
Checkup, routine
    men *
    women *
Chem-7 test
Chemical burn
    first degree *
    second degree
    third degree
Chemical peel
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 *
    open surgery
Cholecystitis
Cholecystogram, oral
Cholecystostomy
Choledocholithiasis (see also Gallbladder problems and procedures)
Cholelithiasis (see also Gallbladder problems and procedures) *
Cholesterol
    controlling
    controlling, brief version *
    fat in diet *
    high (hypercholesterolemia) *
    high-density lipoprotein (HDL), test for
    lipid panel test
    test for total cholesterol
Chondrosarcoma
Choosing a primary care provider
Chorea, Huntington's
Chronic bronchitis
Chronic fatigue syndrome *
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
    breathing exercises
    diagnosis and treatment *
Chronic pain *
CIN (abnormal cervical cells) *
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
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)
Community-associated antibiotic-resistant staph infection
Compartment syndrome
Complete blood count test (CBC)
Computed tomography (CT scan) *
Concussion *
Condom
    female *
    male *
Condylomata acuminata (genital warts) *
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
    overview *
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) *
Continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) *
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 *
Core biopsy
Corneal abrasion
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
Corns
Coronary angiogram
Coronary artery bypass surgery
    illustration *
    text *
Coronary artery disease *
Coronary spasm
Corticosteroids
Cosmetic surgery
    liposuction
    nose reconstruction
    skin resurfacing
    tummy tuck
Costochondral separation
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
Costochondritis
Cough
Cough medicines, nonprescription
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
Cushing's syndrome
Cut
    care of wound and sutures *
    care with skin adhesive
    first aid
Cutaneous biopsy
Cyst drainage, breast
Cyst, Baker's
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Cyst, pilonidal
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
D   [Top]
D&C (dilation and curettage) *
Dandruff, caused by seborrheic dermatitis *
DASH diet
Deafness from loud noise
Decongestants
Decubitus ulcer
Deep breathing for relaxation
Deep heat treatment
Deep vein thrombosis *
Dehydration *
Delirium tremens (DTs)
Dementia (in Alzheimer's disease) *
Dengue fever
Dengue hemorrhagic fever
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
    diagnosis and treatment
    diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
Dermabrasion
Dermatitis
    atopic
    atopic, brief version *
    contact
    contact, brief version *
    seborrheic *
DEXA scan
DHEA
Diabetes mellitus
    diet
        alcohol
        constant carbohydrate meal plan
        counting carbohydrates meal plan
        dining out *
        exchange list
        exchange meal plan
        food management
        healthy breakfast ideas *
        healthy snacks *
    effect on midlife sexuality
    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) *
    overview (living with diabetes)
    retinopathy
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
    self blood glucose monitoring
    serum glucose test
    sick days
    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
Diathermy
Diet
    caffeine
    calcium *
    cancer, to help prevent
    carbohydrates (carbs)
    DASH
    effect on tooth decay
    fat *
    fiber
    food allergy testing
    food diary chart
    food diary, how to keep
    food pyramid illustration *
    for diabetes
        alcohol
        constant carbohydrate meal plan
        counting carbohydrates meal plan
        dining out *
        exchange list
        exchange meal plan
        food management
        healthy breakfast ideas *
        healthy snacks *
    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
    sugar substitutes
    supplements
    to control cholesterol
    to control cholesterol, brief version *
    vegetarian
        overview
        sources of some essential nutrients
    vitamins
Dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH diet)
Dietary supplements
Digestive system, illustration *
Dilation and curettage (D&C) *
Disk, herniated
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    surgery (laminectomy)
Dislocation
    elbow
    knee
    shoulder
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
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
    talking with your provider
Domestic abuse and violence
Donating blood
Double-contrast barium enema
Drug abuse
    (see also Cocaine)
    (see also Smoking)
    alcohol dependence *
    amphetamine dependence
    cocaine dependence *
    narcotic dependence *
    narcotic drug withdrawal *
    phencyclidine hydrochloride (PCP)
    sedative dependence *
    sedative overdose *
Drug addiction--see Drug abuse
Drug allergy
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 healthcare decisions
    overview *
    sample *
Dysentery, bacillary (shigellosis)
Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) *
Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse) in older women
Dyspepsia
Dysplasia, cervical--see Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia

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