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    • Allergy and Asthma
      • All About Allergy
      • Treatment for Allergy
      • Allergens: Animals
      • All About Asthma
      • Treatment for Asthma
      • Management of Asthma
      • Triggers for Asthma Attacks
      • Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
      • Allergens: Chemical Sensitivity
      • Asthma and Children
      • Allergens: Triggers of Allergy Attacks
      • Contact Dermatitis
      • Diagnostic Procedures for Allergy
      • Allergens: Dust and Dust Mites
      • Egg Allergy Diet
      • Asthma and Exercise
      • Allergens: Food
      • Glossary - Allergy and Asthma
      • Home Page - Allergy and Asthma
      • Allergen: Insect Stings
      • Diet for Lactose Intolerance
      • Latex Allergy
      • Milk Allergy Diet
      • Allergens: Mold
      • Occupational Asthma
      • Online Resources - Allergy and Asthma
      • Peak Flow Meter
      • Peanut Allergy Diet
      • Allergens: Poison Ivy / Poison Oak
      • Allergens: Pollen
      • Asthma and Pregnancy
      • Asthma Knowledge Quiz
      • Rhinitis
      • Shellfish Allergy Diet
      • Topic Index - Allergy and Asthma
      • Soy Allergy Diet
      • Statistics
      • Symptomatic Conditions of Allergy
      • Allergies and the Immune System
      • Tree Nut Allergy Diet
      • Urticaria / Hives
      • Wheat Allergy Diet
      • Allergy Overview
      • Asthma Overview
    • Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
      • About Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
      • Anatomy of a Joint
      • Ankylosing Spondylitis
      • Low Back Pain
      • Bursitis
      • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
      • Common Types of Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
      • Diagnosing Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
      • Fibromyalgia
      • Glossary - Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
      • Gout
      • Home Page - Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
      • Infectious Arthritis
      • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
      • Living With a Rheumatic Disease
      • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)
      • Lyme Disease
      • Online Resources - Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
      • Osteoarthritis
      • Psoriatic Arthritis
      • Raynaud's Phenomenon
      • Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome)
      • Rheumatoid Arthritis
      • Scleroderma
      • Topic Index - Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
      • Statistics
      • Tendonitis
      • Treatment for Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
    • Bone Disorders
      • Avascular Necrosis
      • Anatomy of the Bone
      • Bone Cancers
      • Bone Disorders
      • Chondroblastoma
      • Chondrosarcoma
      • Diagnostic Procedures for Bone Disorders
      • Enchondroma
      • Ewing Sarcoma
      • Fibrous Dysplasia
      • Giant Cell Tumor
      • Glossary - Bone Disorders
      • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
      • Home Page - Bone Disorders
      • Myeloma Bone Disease / Multiple Myeloma
      • Osteogenesis Imperfecta
      • Online Resources - Bone Disorders
      • Osteochondroma
      • Osteomyelitis
      • Osteosarcoma
      • Paget's Disease of the Bone
      • Topic Index - Bone Disorders
      • Treatments for Bone Disorders
      • Benign Bone Tumors
    • Breast Health
      • Anatomy of the Breasts
      • Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT)
      • Common Breast Conditions
      • How to Perform a Breast Self-Examination (BSE)
      • Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Treatment
      • About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute
      • Diagnosing Benign Breast Conditions
      • Diagnosis Procedures for Breast Cancer
      • Frequently Asked Questions: Mammograms
      • Fibrocystic Breast Changes
      • General Information About Breast Cancer
      • Glossary - Breast Health
      • Other Treatments for Breast Cancer
      • Home Page - Breast Health
      • Breast Infections and Inflammations
      • Common Benign Lumps
      • Lymphedema Following a Mastectomy
      • Mammography
      • About Breast Cancer in Men
      • Normal Breast Development
      • National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP)
      • Online Resources - Breast Health
      • Mastalgia (Breast Pain)
      • Post-Mastectomy
      • Nipple Problems and Discharge
      • Post-Mastectomy Prosthesis
      • Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment
      • Breast Reconstruction
      • Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
      • Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer
      • Topic Index - Breast Health
      • Stages of Breast Cancer
      • Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR)
      • Breast Cancer Statistics
      • Surgery for Breast Cancer Treatment
      • About Tamoxifen
      • About Taxol
      • Breast Health: Three-Step Plan for Preventive Care
      • Treatments for Breast Cancer
      • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
      • Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
      • Hereditary Breast Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (BRCA1 / BRCA2)
      • Genetics of Breast Cancer
      • Cowden Syndrome
      • Breast Cancer Overview
      • Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T)
    • Cardiovascular Diseases
      • Metabolic Syndrome
      • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
      • Carotid Artery Disease
      • Cerebral Aneurysm
      • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
      • Claudication
      • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) / Thrombophlebitis
      • Medical Management of Vascular Conditions
      • Overview of the Vascular System
      • Pulmonary Embolism
      • Raynaud's Phenomenon
      • Renal Vascular Disease
      • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
      • Varicose Veins
      • Vascular Conditions and Diseases
      • Obesity
      • Overview of Obesity
      • Treatment of Obesity
      • Obesity Treatment Overview
      • Medical Treatment for Obesity
      • Surgical Treatment for Obesity
      • Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery
      • Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery
      • Maintaining Weight Loss
      • Preventing Obesity
      • Basic Anatomy of the Heart
      • Aneurysm
      • Angina Pectoris
      • Arrhythmias
      • Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries
      • Atherosclerosis
      • Atrial Fibrillation
      • Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
      • Determining Your Body Mass Index
      • Cardiomyopathy
      • Cardiac Rehabilitation
      • Cardiac Catheterization
      • Components of Food
      • Congenital Heart Defects
      • Heart Failure
      • Coronary Heart Disease
      • Cardiac Diagnostic Tests
      • Diet and Cardiovascular Disease
      • Heart Valve Diseases
      • Cardiac Conditions and Diseases
      • Echocardiography (Echo)
      • Effects of Stroke
      • Anatomy and Function of the Heart's Electrical System
      • Electrocardiogram (EKG) / Stress Test / Holter Monitor
      • Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program
      • Designing an Exercise Program
      • Risks of Physical Inactivity
      • Frequently Asked Questions About Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
      • Cholesterol in the Blood
      • Calculating Calories and Fat Grams
      • Glossary - Cardiovascular Diseases
      • History of Stroke
      • High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
      • Home Page - Cardiovascular Diseases
      • Lifestyle Changes
      • Living With a Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
      • Heart Murmurs
      • Mitral Valve Prolapse
      • Online Resources - Cardiovascular Diseases
      • Overview of Stroke
      • Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
      • Overview of Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
      • Pericarditis
      • Peripheral Vascular Disease
      • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
      • Cardiac Procedures
      • Rheumatic Heart Disease
      • Cardiac Sarcoma
      • Topic Index - Cardiovascular Diseases
      • Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease
      • Statistics
      • Evaluation Procedures for Stroke
      • Rehabilitation for Stroke
      • Treatment for Stroke
      • Risk Factors for Stroke
      • Statistics of Stroke
      • Stroke (Brain Attack)
      • Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
      • Types of Stroke
      • Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves
      • Vital Signs
    • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
      • Acupuncture
      • Art, Dance, and Music
      • Ayurveda
      • Biofeedback
      • Body Movement
      • Chinese Medicine
      • Chiropractic Medicine
      • Dietary Supplements
      • Electromagnetic Therapy
      • Glossary - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
      • Herbal Medicine
      • Homeopathy
      • Hypnosis
      • Imagery
      • Home Page - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
      • Massage
      • Naturopathy
      • Online Resources - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
      • Complementary and Alternative Medicine Overview
      • Safety and Risks
      • Topic Index - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    • Dermatology
      • Acne
      • Acne Scar Removal
      • Anatomy of the Skin
      • Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
      • Bacterial Skin Infections
      • Baldness (Alopecia)
      • Bed Sores
      • Birthmarks
      • Blisters
      • Burns
      • Skin Cancer
      • Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)
      • Cellulitis
      • Chemical Peel
      • Cold Sores
      • Other Dermatitis Conditions
      • Contact Dermatitis
      • Calluses and Corns
      • Creeping Eruption
      • Sebaceous Cysts
      • Dermatitis
      • Dermabrasion / Dermaplaning
      • Dermatitis Herpetiformis
      • Common Dermatological Procedures
      • Describing a Skin Condition
      • Common Skin Disorders
      • Drug Rashes
      • Dry Skin
      • Erythema Multiforme
      • Erythema Nodosum
      • Excessive Sweating
      • Folliculitis, Boils, and Carbuncles
      • Fungal Infections of the Skin
      • Generalized Exfoliative Dermatitis
      • Glossary - Dermatology
      • Granuloma Annulare
      • Skin Growths and Pigmentation Disorders
      • Hair Problems
      • Home Page - Dermatology
      • Skin Infections
      • Ingrown Hairs
      • Skin Injury
      • Keratosis Pilaris
      • Laser Surgery Overview
      • Lice
      • Molluscum Contagiosum
      • Online Resources - Dermatology
      • Other Benign Skin Growths
      • Other Bacterial Skin Infections
      • Parasitic Infections of the Skin
      • Skin Pigment Disorders
      • Pityriasis Rosea
      • Poison Ivy / Poison Oak
      • Prickly Heat
      • Psoriasis
      • Skin Inflammation (Rashes)
      • Tinea Infections (Ringworm)
      • Rosacea
      • Scabies
      • Scars
      • Seborrheic Dermatitis
      • Topic Index - Dermatology
      • Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
      • Sunburn
      • Skin Sweating Disorders
      • Skin Tests
      • Tinea Versicolor
      • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
      • Treatments for Skin Cancer
      • Treating Aged or Sun-Damaged Skin
      • Laser Surgery for Skin Conditions
      • Viral Infections of the Skin
      • Warts
      • Excessive Hairiness (Hirsutism)
      • Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
    • Diabetes
      • Alcohol Use and Persons With Diabetes
      • Overview of Clinical Complications of Diabetes
      • Complications of Diabetes
      • Healthy Cooking Tips for Persons With Diabetes
      • Diagnosing Diabetes
      • Diabetic Retinopathy and Other Eye Problems
      • Facts About Diabetes
      • Diabetic Foot Problems
      • Gestational Diabetes
      • Glossary - Diabetes
      • Glucose Monitoring
      • Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
      • Diabetes and Heart Disease
      • Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
      • Home Page - Diabetes
      • Insulin Replacement Therapy
      • Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)
      • Meal Planning
      • Diabetic Neuropathy (Nerve Problems)
      • Online Resources - Diabetes
      • Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease
      • Oral Medications
      • Topic Index - Diabetes
      • Sodium and Persons With Diabetes
      • Statistics
      • Treatment and Management of Diabetes
      • Type 1 Diabetes
      • Type 2 Diabetes
      • Forms of Diabetes
      • Obesity
      • Overview of Obesity
      • Treatment of Obesity
      • Obesity Treatment Overview
      • Medical Treatment for Obesity
      • Surgical Treatment for Obesity
      • Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery
      • Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery
      • Maintaining Weight Loss
      • Preventing Obesity
      • Metabolic Syndrome
      • Treatment of Diabetes
    • Digestive Disorders
      • Appendicitis
      • Barrett's Esophagus
      • Barium X-Rays (Upper and Lower GI)
      • Celiac Disease
      • Colorectal Cancer
      • Constipation
      • Diagnostic Procedures
      • Diarrhea
      • Digestive Disorders
      • Diverticular Disease
      • Esophageal Cancer
      • Gas in the Digestive Tract
      • Gastroparesis
      • Gastritis
      • Glossary - Digestive Disorders
      • Helicobacter Pylori
      • Hemorrhoids
      • Hepatitis A
      • Hepatitis
      • Hepatitis B
      • Hepatitis C
      • Hiatal Hernia
      • The Digestive System - An Overview
      • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Heartburn
      • Crohn's Disease
      • Ulcerative Colitis
      • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
      • Home Page - Digestive Disorders
      • Indigestion
      • Inguinal Hernia
      • Lactose Intolerance
      • Medications and the Digestive System
      • Online Resources - Digestive Disorders
      • Peritonitis
      • Topic Index - Digestive Disorders
      • Stomach Cancer
      • Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers (Peptic Ulcers)
      • Viral Hepatitis Overview
    • Endocrinology
      • Acromegaly
      • Underactive Adrenal Glands / Addison's Disease
      • Disorders of the Adrenal Glands
      • The Adrenal Glands
      • Adrenal Tumors / Pheochromocytoma
      • Anatomy of the Endocrine System
      • Hormones and the Endocrine System
      • Overactive Adrenal Glands / Cushing's Syndrome
      • Diabetes Insipidus
      • Glossary - Endocrinology
      • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
      • Hyperparathyroidism
      • Hyperthyroidism
      • Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
      • Hypoparathyroidism
      • Hypopituitarism
      • Hypothyroidism
      • Home Page - Endocrinology
      • Online Resources - Endocrinology
      • Pancreatic Cancer
      • The Pancreas
      • Pancreatitis
      • Disorders of the Pancreas
      • The Parathyroid Glands
      • Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands
      • Parathyroid Tumor
      • The Pituitary Gland
      • Disorders of the Pituitary Gland
      • Pituitary Tumors
      • Postpartum Thyroiditis
      • Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy
      • Reproductive Glands
      • Empty Sella Syndrome
      • Topic Index - Endocrinology
      • Statistics
      • Thyroid Function Tests
      • The Thyroid Gland
      • Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy
      • Disorders of the Thyroid
      • Thyroid Tumors
      • Type 1 Diabetes
      • Thyroid Disorders in Women
      • Metabolic Syndrome
      • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
    • Environmental Medicine
      • Accomplishments of Environmental Medicine
      • Air Pollution
      • Asthma Triggers
      • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
      • Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
      • Conditions Investigated by Environmental Medicine Programs
      • Current Investigations in Environmental Medicine
      • Epidemiology
      • Environmental Disease Factors
      • Electric and Magnetic Fields
      • Glossary - Environmental Medicine
      • Gulf War Syndrome
      • Home Page - Environmental Medicine
      • Lead Poisoning
      • Molds in the Environment
      • Online Resources - Environmental Medicine
      • Radon
      • Topic Index - Environmental Medicine
    • Eye Care
      • Cataract and Cataract Surgery
      • Correcting or Improving Vision Problems
      • Cosmetic Safety for Contact Lens Wearers
      • Diabetic Retinopathy
      • Eye Disorders
      • Common Eye Disorders
      • Eye Care Specialists
      • Eye Examinations
      • First-Aid for Eyes
      • Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses
      • Glaucoma
      • Glossary - Eye Care
      • Anatomy of the Eye
      • Home Page - Eye Care
      • Low Vision Devices
      • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
      • Online Resources - Eye Care
      • Retinitis Pigmentosa
      • Eye Safety
      • Avoiding Eye Injuries
      • Topic Index - Eye Care
      • Corrective Eye Surgery for Refractive Errors
      • Eye Safety at the Computer
      • Refractive Errors
    • Glossary
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      • U
      • V
      • W
      • X
      • Y
      • Z
    • Gynecological Health
      • Staying Healthy After Menopause
      • Amenorrhea
      • Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area
      • Gynecological Cancers
      • Cervical Cancer
      • Chemotherapy
      • Gynecological Conditions
      • Cervicitis
      • The Menstrual Cycle: An Overview
      • Grading and Staging of Cancer
      • Diagnostic Procedures for Cancer: Overview
      • Dysmenorrhea
      • Endometrial Cancer
      • Estrogen's Effects on the Female Body
      • Uterine Fibroids
      • General Information About Cancer: Overview
      • Glossary - Gynecological Health
      • Hormone Therapy
      • Hormone Replacement Therapy
      • Hysterectomy
      • Immunotherapy / Biological Therapy
      • Home Page - Gynecological Health
      • Gynecological Inflammations and Infections
      • Introduction to Menopause
      • Menopause
      • Menorrhagia
      • Menstrual Conditions
      • Endometriosis
      • Online Resources - Gynecological Health
      • Ovarian Cancer
      • Overview of Cancer
      • Pap Test
      • Perimenopause
      • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
      • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
      • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
      • Pelvic Pain
      • Radiation Therapy
      • Recognizing Gynecologic Problems
      • Safer Sex Guidelines
      • Topic Index - Gynecological Health
      • Statistics: Gynecological Health at a Glance
      • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
      • Surgery
      • Cancer Treatment: Overview
      • Treatment Protocols for Cancer: Overview
      • Clinical Trials
      • Uterine Cancer
      • Vaginal Cancer
      • Vaginitis
      • Vulvitis
      • Vulvar Cancer
      • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
      • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
      • Ovarian Cancer and Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)
      • Hereditary Breast Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (BRCA1 / BRCA2)
      • Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome (Gorlin Syndrome)
      • Genetics of Ovarian Cancer
    • Hematology and Blood Disorders
      • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
      • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
      • Overview of Leukemias
      • Alpha Thalassemia
      • Aplastic Anemia
      • Hemolytic Anemia
      • Iron-Deficiency Anemia
      • Overview of Anemia
      • Anemias
      • Megaloblastic (Pernicious) Anemia
      • Beta Thalassemia (Cooley's Anemia)
      • Bleeding / Clotting Disorders
      • Facts About Blood
      • Blood Donations / Blood Banking
      • Blood Disorders
      • Bone Marrow Transplantation
      • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
      • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
      • Anemia of Folate Deficiency
      • Glossary - Hematology and Blood Disorders
      • G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase) Deficiency
      • Hemochromatosis
      • Hemophilia
      • Hodgkin Disease
      • Home Page - Hematology and Blood Disorders
      • Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
      • Leukemias
      • Lymphomas
      • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
      • Online Resources - Hematology and Blood Disorders
      • Sickle Cell Disease
      • Topic Index - Hematology and Blood Disorders
      • Thalassemias
      • Thrombocythemia
      • Thrombosis
      • Blood Transfusions
      • Polycythemia Vera
    • Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
      • Assistive Equipment for the Home
      • Choosing a Provider
      • Elder Care
      • Making the Home Environment Safe
      • Being a Caregiver
      • Glossary - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
      • Grief and Loss
      • Home Health Care Statistics
      • Types of Home Health Care Services
      • Hospice Care Overview
      • Hospice Care Statistics
      • Home Page - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
      • Online Resources - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
      • Home Health Care Overview
      • Paying for Home Health and Hospice Care
      • Types of Home Health and Hospice Care Providers
      • Patient Rights
      • Types of Hospice Care Services
      • Topic Index - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
    • Infectious Diseases
      • HIV and AIDS
      • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
      • Chickenpox (Varicella)
      • Common Cold
      • Common Infectious Diseases
      • Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
      • Diphtheria
      • Escherichia coli O157:H7
      • Influenza (Flu)
      • Giardiasis
      • Glossary - Infectious Diseases
      • Hand Washing
      • Viral Hepatitis Overview
      • The Immune System
      • Immunizations
      • Home Page - Infectious Diseases
      • Infectious Diseases on the Job
      • Lyme Disease
      • Malaria
      • Measles
      • Meningitis
      • Infectious Mononucleosis
      • Mumps
      • Online Resources - Infectious Diseases
      • Pets and Infectious Diseases
      • Pneumonia
      • Poliomyelitis (Polio)
      • Prevention of Infectious Diseases
      • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
      • Rubella (German Measles)
      • Salmonella Infections
      • Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
      • Topic Index - Infectious Diseases
      • Statistics of Infectious Disease
      • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
      • Tetanus
      • Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
      • Tuberculosis
      • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
      • West Nile Virus
    • Kidney and Urinary System Disorders
      • Kidney Disorders
      • Overview of Kidney Disorders
      • Renal Vascular Disease
      • Overview of Urogenital Disorders
      • Analgesic Nephropathy
      • Anatomy of the Urinary System
      • Bladder Cancer
      • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
      • Kidney Cancer
      • Cystocele (Fallen Bladder)
      • Urogenital Disorders
      • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
      • Glomerulosclerosis
      • Glomerulonephritis
      • Glossary - Urology
      • Goodpasture Syndrome
      • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
      • Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
      • Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Nephropathy
      • Impotence / Erectile Dysfunction
      • Home Page - Kidney and Urinary System Disorders Home
      • Male Factor Infertility
      • Interstitial Cystitis
      • Nephrotic Syndrome
      • Neurogenic Bladder
      • Online Resources - Urology
      • Peyronie's Disease
      • Polycystic Kidney Disease
      • Prostate Cancer
      • Prostate Disease
      • Topic Index - Urology
      • Kidney Stones
      • Kidney Transplantation
      • Urinary Incontinence
      • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
      • Vesicoureteral Reflux
    • Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders
      • Alcoholic Hepatitis
      • Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease
      • Autoimmune Hepatitis
      • Disorders of the Biliary System
      • The Biliary System: Anatomy and Functions
      • Cholangitis
      • Cholecystitis
      • Chronic Liver Disease /Cirrhosis
      • Biliary Cirrhosis / Bile Duct Cancer
      • Common Characteristics of Liver Disease
      • Congenital Liver Defects
      • Diagnostic Procedures
      • Disorders of the Liver
      • Drug-Induced Hepatitis
      • Gallstones
      • Glossary - Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders
      • Hepatitis A
      • Hepatitis B
      • Hepatitis C
      • Hepatitis
      • Home Page - Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders
      • The Liver: Anatomy and Functions
      • Liver Transplantation
      • Online Resources - Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders
      • Other Liver Disorders
      • Pancreatic Cancer
      • Pancreatitis
      • The Pancreas: Anatomy and Functions
      • Disorders of the Pancreas
      • Pseudocysts of the Pancreas
      • Topic Index - Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders
      • Statistics
      • Common Liver Function Tests
      • Liver Tumors
      • Viral Hepatitis Overview
    • Men's Health
      • Sleep Apnea
      • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
      • Breast Cancer in Men
      • Healthcare Guidelines For Men
      • Colorectal Cancer
      • Conditions of Concern to Men
      • Exercise
      • Exercise and the Aging Person
      • Glossary - Men's Health
      • Breast Reduction in Men With Gynecomastia
      • Hair Loss
      • High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
      • Heart Attack
      • Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence
      • Home Page - Men's Health
      • Male Factor Infertility
      • Insomnia
      • Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)
      • Preventing Cardiovascular Diseases
      • Low Back Pain
      • Overview of the Male Anatomy
      • Care of the Uncircumcised Penis
      • Physical Examination: Adolescent Male
      • Male Growth and Development
      • Puberty: Adolescent Male
      • Online Resources - Men's Health
      • Oral Cancer
      • Peyronie's Disease
      • Preventing Sports Injuries
      • Prostate Cancer
      • Prostate Disease
      • Topic Index - Men's Health
      • Skin Cancer
      • Sports Injuries
      • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
      • Testicular Cancer
      • Oral Cancer and Tobacco
      • Urinary Incontinence
      • Vasectomy
      • Lumbar Strain (Weight Lifter's Back)
      • Obesity
      • Overview of Obesity
      • Treatment of Obesity
      • Obesity Treatment Overview
      • Medical Treatment for Obesity
      • Surgical Treatment for Obesity
      • Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery
      • Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery
      • Maintaining Weight Loss
      • Preventing Obesity
      • Metabolic Syndrome
      • Routine Vaccination Recommendations
      • Special Vaccination Requirements
      • Overview of Sports Injuries
      • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)
      • Shin Splints
      • Sports and Fractures
    • Mental Health Disorders
      • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
      • Adjustment Disorders
      • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
      • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
      • Panic Disorder
      • Phobias
      • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
      • Anxiety Disorders
      • Behavior Disorders
      • Manic Depression / Bipolar Disorder
      • Conduct Disorder
      • Mood Disorders
      • Major Depression
      • Dysthymia
      • Eating Disorders
      • Anorexia Nervosa
      • Binge Eating Disorder
      • Bulimia Nervosa
      • Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
      • Statistics
      • Glossary - Mental Health Disorders
      • Seasonal Affective Disorder
      • Home Page - Mental Health Disorders
      • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
      • Online Resources - Mental Health Disorders
      • Overview of Mood Disorders
      • Personality Disorders
      • Substance Abuse / Chemical Dependency
      • Schizophrenia
      • Topic Index - Mental Health Disorders
      • Depression and Suicide
      • Psychiatric Treatment Team
      • Mental Health Disorders in Children and Teens
      • Teen Suicide
      • Tourette's Disorder
      • Knowing When to Seek Treatment
    • Nervous System Disorders
      • Acute Spinal Cord Injury
      • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
      • Alzheimer's Disease
      • Anatomy of the Brain
      • Bell's Palsy
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      • Online Resources - Orthopedic Surgery
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      • Topic Index - Oral Health
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    • Otolaryngology
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      • Online Resources - Otolaryngology
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      • Usher Syndrome
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    • Pathology
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    • Pediatrics
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      • Acne
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      • The Growing Child: Adolescent (13 to 18 Years)
      • Airway Obstruction
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      • Bicycle / In-Line Skating / Skateboarding / Scooter Safety
      • Birthmarks
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      • Nutrition: Bottle-Feeding
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      • Common Childhood Illness and Concerns
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      • Online Resources - Pediatrics
      • Orthopedic Conditions
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      • Seizures and Epilepsy
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      • The Growing Child: 2-Year-Olds
      • Upper Respiratory Infection (URI, or Common Cold)
      • Vision, Hearing, and Speech
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      • Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap)
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      • Thumb Sucking
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      • General Principles of Discipline
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      • Home Page - Dental and Oral Health
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      • Overuse Injuries
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      • Chickenpox
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    • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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      • Patient and Family
      • Physiatrist
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      • Topic Index - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
      • Clinical Social Worker
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      • Statistics of Disability
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      • Overview of the PM and R Treatment Team
      • PM and R Treatment Team
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    • Plastic Surgery
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      • Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Overview
      • Dermabrasion / Dermaplaning
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      • Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Overview
      • Glossary - Plastic Surgery
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      • Types of Hand Conditions
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      • Rheumatoid Arthritis
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      • Topic Index - Plastic Surgery
      • Statistics
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      • Types of Skin Conditions
      • Vein Removal
    • Pregnancy and Childbirth
      • Alcohol and Pregnancy
      • Anatomy: Fetus in Utero
      • Breastfeeding Your Baby
      • Effective Breastfeeding
      • How Milk is Made
      • Breast Milk is the Best Milk
      • Getting Started
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      • Complications of Pregnancy
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      • Delivery
      • Breastfeeding Difficulties - Baby
      • Ineffective Latch-On or Sucking
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      • Common Discomforts During Pregnancy
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      • Calculating a Due Date
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      • The First Trimester
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      • Topic Index - Pregnancy and Childbirth
      • Sleeping During Pregnancy
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      • Work and Pregnancy
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      • Multiple Pregnancy
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      • Newborn Multiples
    • Prostate Health
      • Prostatitis
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      • Home Page - Prostate Health
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      • Anatomy of the Prostate Gland
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      • Topic Index - Prostate Health
      • Staging of Prostate Cancer
      • Surgery
      • Urinary Incontinence
    • Radiology
      • Arteriogram
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      • Glossary - Radiology
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      • Online Resources - Radiology
      • Overview of Radiological Imaging
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      • Topic Index - Radiology
      • The Radiology Team
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    • Respiratory Disorders
      • Signs of Respiratory Distress
      • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
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      • Sleep Apnea
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      • Glossary - Respiratory Disorders
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      • Online Resources - Respiratory Disorders
      • Pharyngitis / Tonsillitis
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      • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
      • Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
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      • Topic Index - Respiratory Disorders
      • Overview of Sleep Problems
      • Sleep Problems
      • Smoking and Respiratory Diseases
      • Spirometers
      • Tuberculosis
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    • Skin Cancer
      • Actinic Keratosis (A Precancerous Condition)
      • Anatomy of the Skin
      • Basal Cell Carcinoma
      • UV Exposure Categories
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      • Glossary - Skin Cancer
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      • Melanoma
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      • Other Causes and Risk Factors For Skin Cancer
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      • Preventing Skin Cancer
      • Sunscreens
      • Topic Index - Skin Cancer
      • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
      • Diagnosis and Staging of Melanoma
      • Facts About Skin Cancer
      • Treating Sun-Damaged Skin
      • Treatments for Skin Cancer
      • Types of Skin Cancer
      • Ultraviolet Radiation
    • Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis Disorders
      • Facts About the Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis
      • Ankylosing Spondylitis
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      • Treatment for Arthritis
      • Avascular Necrosis
      • Bursitis
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      • Common Disorders of the Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis
      • Physicians and Specialists
      • Glossary - Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis Disorders
      • Hip Problems
      • Home Page - Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis Disorders
      • Kyphosis
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      • Neck Pain
      • Online Resources - Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis Disorders
      • Osteoporosis
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      • Rotator Cuff Injury
      • Sciatica
      • Shoulder Pain and Problems
      • Shoulder Problems
      • Topic Index - Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis Disorders
      • Soft-Tissue Injuries
      • Shoulder Tendonitis
      • Whiplash Injury
      • Torticollis (Wryneck)
      • Scoliosis
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    • Surgical Care
      • After Surgery: Discomforts and Complications
      • Types of Anesthesia and Your Anesthesiologist
      • Common Surgical Procedures
      • Checklist for Surgery / Consent Forms / Insurance Information
      • Surgery Overview
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      • Home Page - Surgical Care
      • The Day of Surgery / Getting Ready For Surgery / The Operating Room
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      • Intraoperative Care
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      • Topic Index - Surgical Care
      • Surgery Statistics
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      • Other Techniques of Surgery
      • Tests Performed Before Surgery
      • Types of Surgery
    • Travel Medicine
      • African Trypanosomiasis (African Sleeping Sickness)
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      • Traveler's Checklist
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      • Traveling With Diabetes
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      • Diarrhea
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      • Emerging Infectious Diseases
      • Encephalitis
      • Traveler's First-Aid Kit
      • Fish Poisoning
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      • Glossary - Travel Medicine
      • Staying Healthy While You Travel
      • Hepatitis A
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      • Home Page - Travel Medicine
      • Lyme Disease
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      • Online Resources - Travel Medicine
      • Planning To Travel
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      • Topic Index - Travel Medicine
      • Traveling With Special Needs
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      • Traveler's Diarrhea
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      • Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
      • Yellow Fever
      • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
    • Women's Health
      • Sports Injuries
      • Exercise
      • Exercise and the Aging Person
      • Lumbar Strain (Weight Lifter's Back)
      • Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)
      • Preventing Sports Injuries
      • Obesity
      • Overview of Obesity
      • Treatment of Obesity
      • Obesity Treatment Overview
      • Medical Treatment for Obesity
      • Surgical Treatment for Obesity
      • Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery
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      • Maintaining Weight Loss
      • Preventing Obesity
      • Staying Healthy After Menopause
      • Amenorrhea
      • Anatomy of the Breasts
      • Common Breast Conditions
      • Bone Density Test
      • Breast Health
      • How to Perform a Breast Self-Examination
      • Women's Healthcare Guidelines
      • Colorectal Cancer
      • Components of Food
      • Contraception / Birth Control
      • Cervicitis
      • The Menstrual Cycle: An Overview
      • Depression
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      • Dysmenorrhea
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      • Frequently Asked Questions: Mammograms
      • Fibrocystic Breast Changes
      • Glossary - Women's Health
      • Gynecological Concerns
      • Gynecological Anatomy
      • Recognize Gynecological Symptoms
      • Hormone Replacement Therapy
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      • Home Page - Women's Health
      • Breast Infections and Inflammations
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      • Menopause
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      • Online Resources - Women's Health
      • Osteoporosis
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      • Perimenopause
      • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
      • Plan and Prepare for Pregnancy
      • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
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      • Health Promotion and Prevention
      • Safer Sex Guidelines
      • Topic Index - Women's Health
      • Skin Cancer
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      • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
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      • Anatomy of the Urinary System
      • Vaginitis
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      • Watch Your Weight
      • Overview of Sports Injuries
      • Metabolic Syndrome
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      • Shin Splints
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