The Gale encyclopedia of medicine

Abdominal ultrasound -- Abdominal wall defects -- Abortion, partial birth -- Abortion, selective -- Abortion, therapeutic -- Abscess -- Abscess incision and drainage -- Abuse -- Acetaminophen -- Achalasia -- Achondroplasia -- Acid phosphatase test -- Acne -- Acoustic neuroma -- Acrocyanosis -- Acromegaly and gigantism -- Actinomycosis -- Acupressure -- Acupuncture -- Acute kidney failure -- Acute lymphangitis -- Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis -- Acute stress disorder -- Addiction -- Addison's disease -- Adenoid hyperplasia -- Adenovirus infections -- Adhesions -- Adjustment disorders -- Admission to the hospital -- Adolescent nutrition -- Adrenal gland cancer -- Adrenal gland scan -- Adrenal virilism -- Adrenalectomy -- Adrenocorticotropic hormone test -- Adrenoleukodystrophy -- Adult day care -- Adult nutrition -- Adult respiratory distress syndrome -- Advance directives -- Aging -- Agoraphobia -- Aids -- Alagille syndrome -- Alanine aminotransferase test -- Albinism -- Alcohol-related neurologic disease -- Alcoholism -- Aldolase test -- Aldosterone assay -- Alexander technique -- Alkaline phosphatase test -- Allergic purpura -- Allergic rhinitis -- Allergies -- Allergy tests -- Alopecia -- Alpha1-adrenergic blockers -- Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test -- Alport syndrome -- Altitude sickness -- Alzheimer's disease -- Amblyopia -- Amebiasis -- Amenorrhea -- Amino acid disorders screening -- Aminoglycosides -- Amnesia -- Amniocentesis -- Amputation -- Amylase tests -- Amyloidosis -- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- Anabolic steroid use -- Anaerobic infections -- Anal atresia -- Anal cancer -- Anal warts -- Analgesics -- Analgesics, opioid -- Anaphylaxis -- Anatomy -- Anemias -- Anesthesia -- Aneurysmectomy -- Anger management -- Angina -- Angiography -- Angioplasty -- Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors -- Angiotensin-converting enzyme test -- Animal bite infections -- Ankylosing spondylitis -- Anorectal disorders -- Anorexia nervosa -- Anoscopy -- Anosmia -- Anoxia -- Antacids -- Antenatal testing -- Antepartum testing -- Anthrax -- Antiacne drugs -- Anti-aging diet -- Antiandrogen drugs -- Antianemia drugs -- Antiangina drugs -- Antiangiogenic therapy -- Antianxiety drugs -- Antiarrhythmic drugs -- Antiasthmatic drugs -- Antibiotic resistance -- Antibiotic-associated colitis -- Antibiotics -- Antibiotics, ophthalmic -- Antibiotics, topical -- Anti cancer diet -- Anticancer drugs -- Anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs -- Anticonvulsant drugs -- Antidepressant drugs -- Antidepressant drugs, ssri -- Antidepressant drugs, tricyclic -- Antidiarrheal drugs -- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) test -- Antiemetics -- Antifungal drugs, systemic -- Antifungal drugs, topical -- Antigas agents -- Antigastroesophageal reflux drugs -- Antihelminthic drugs -- Antihemorrhoid drugs -- Antihistamines -- Antihypertensive drugs -- Anti hyperuricemic drugs -- Anti-inflammatory diets -- Anti-insomnia drugs -- Anti-itch drugs -- Antimalarial drugs -- Antimigraine drugs -- Antimyocardial antibody test -- Antinausea drugs -- Antinuclear antibody test -- Antioxidants -- Antiparkinson drugs -- Antiprotozoal drugs -- Antipsychotic drugs -- Antipsychotic drugs, atypical -- Anti-rejection drugs -- Antiretroviral drugs -- Antirheumatic drugs -- Antiseptics -- Antispasmodic drugs -- Antituberculosis drugs -- Antiulcer drugs -- Antiviral drugs -- Anxiety -- Anxiety disorders -- Aortic aneurysm -- Aortic aneurysm repair -- Aortic dissection -- Aortic valve insufficiency -- Aortic valve replacement -- Aortic valve stenosis -- Apgar testing -- Aphasia -- Aplastic anemia -- Appendectomy -- Appendicitis -- Appetite stimulant drugs -- Appetite suppressant drugs -- Apraxia -- Aromatherapy -- Arrhythmias -- Art therapy -- Arterial embolism -- Arteriovenous fistula -- Arteriovenous malformations -- Arthrography -- Arthroplasty -- Arthroscopic surgery -- Arthroscopy -- Asbestosis -- Ascites -- Aspartate aminotransferase test -- Asperger syndrome -- Aspergillosis -- Aspirin -- Asthma -- Astigmatism -- Aston-patterning -- Ataxia-telangiectasia -- Atelectasis -- Atherectomy -- Atherosclerosis -- Athlete's foot -- Athletic heart syndrome -- Atopic dermatitis -- Atrial ectopic beats -- Atrial fibrillation and flutter -- Atrial septal defect -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- Audiometry -- Auditory integration training -- Autism -- Autoimmune disorders -- Autopsy -- Avian flu -- Aviation medicine -- Ayurvedic medicine -- Babesiosis -- Bacillary angiomatosis -- Bacteremia -- Bacterial vaginosis -- Bad breath -- Balance and coordination tests -- Balanitis -- Balantidiasis -- Balloon valvuloplasty -- Bandages and dressings -- Barbiturate-induced coma -- Barbiturates -- Bariatric surgery -- Barium enema -- Bartholin's gland cyst -- Bartonellosis -- Basal cell carcinoma -- Battered child syndrome -- Baylisascaris -- Bedbug infestation -- Bedsores -- Bedwetting -- Behcet's syndrome -- Bejel -- Bell's palsy -- Bence jones protein test -- Bender-gestalt test -- Benzodiazepines -- Bereavement -- Beriberi -- Berylliosis -- Beta blockers -- Beta2-microglobulin test -- Bile duct cancer -- Biliary atresia -- Binge drinking -- Binge eating disorder --

Biochemistry -- Bioelectric therapy -- Biofeedback -- Biomedical engineering -- Bipolar disorder -- Birth defects -- Birthmarks -- Bites and stings -- Black lung disease -- Bladder cancer -- Bladder stones -- Bladder training -- Blastomycosis -- Bleeding time -- Bleeding varices -- Blepharoplasty -- Blood clots -- Blood culture -- Blood donation and registry -- Blood gas analysis -- Blood sugar tests -- Blood typing and crossmatching -- Blood urea nitrogen test -- Blood-viscosity reducing drugs -- Body dysmorphic disorder -- Body image -- Body mass index -- Boils -- Bone biopsy -- Bone cancer -- Bone density test -- Bone disorder drugs -- Bone grafting -- Bone growth stimulation -- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy -- Bone marrow transplantation -- Bone sarcoma -- Bone scan -- Bone x rays -- Borderline personality disorder -- Botulinum toxin injections -- Botulism -- Bowel preparation -- Bowel resection -- Bowel training -- Brachytherapy -- Brain abscess -- Brain biopsy -- Brain tumor -- Breast biopsy -- Breast cancer -- Breast implants -- Breast reconstruction -- Breast reduction -- Breast self-examination -- Breast ultrasound -- Breastfeeding -- Breastfeeding problems -- Breech birth -- Bronchiectasis -- Bronchiolitis -- Bronchitis -- Bronchodilators -- Bronchoscopy -- Brucellosis -- Bruises -- Bruxism -- Budd-chiari syndrome -- Buerger's disease -- Bulimia nervosa -- Bundle branch block -- Bunion -- Burns -- Bursitis -- Byssinosis -- Caffeine -- Calcium -- Calcium channel blockers -- Campylobacteriosis -- Cancer -- Cancer markers -- Cancer screening guidelines -- Cancer staging -- Cancer survivorship issues -- Cancer therapy, curative intent -- Cancer therapy, palliative -- Cancer therapy, supportive -- Cancer vaccines -- Candidiasis -- Canker sores -- Carbohydrate intolerance -- Carbon monoxide poisoning -- Carcinoembryonic antigen test -- Carcinogens -- Cardiac catheterization -- Cardiac rehabilitation -- Cardiac tamponade -- Cardiomyopathy -- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation -- Cardioversion -- Carotid sinus massage -- Carpal tunnel syndrome -- Cataract surgery -- Cataracts -- Catatonia -- Catecholamines tests -- Catheter ablation -- Cat-scratch disease -- Celiac disease -- Cell therapy -- Cellulitis -- Central nervous system depressants -- Central nervous system infections -- Central nervous system stimulants -- Central sleep apnea -- Cephalosporins -- Cerebral amyloid angiopathy -- Cerebral aneurysm -- Cerebral palsy -- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis -- Cerumen impaction -- Cervical cancer -- Cervical conization -- Cervical disk disease -- Cervical spondylosis -- Cervicitis -- Cesarean section -- Chagas' disease -- Chancroid -- Charcoal, activated -- Charcot marie tooth disease -- Charcot's joints -- Chelation therapy -- Chemistry screen -- Chemonucleolysis -- Chemotherapy -- Chest drainage therapy -- Chest physical therapy -- Chest x ray -- Chickenpox -- Chikungunya -- Child abuse -- Childbirth -- Childhood nutrition -- Childhood obesity -- Children's health -- Chiropractic -- Chlamydial pneumonia -- Choking -- Cholangitis -- Cholecystectomy -- Cholecystitis -- Cholera -- Cholestasis -- Cholesterol -- Cholesterol and triglyceride tests -- Cholesterol-reducing drugs -- Cholinergic drugs -- Chondromalacia patellae -- Choriocarcinoma -- Chorionic villus sampling -- Chronic fatigue syndrome -- Chronic granulomatous disease -- Chronic kidney failure -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- Circumcision -- Cirrhosis -- Cleft lip and palate -- Clenched fist injury -- Club drugs -- Clubfoot -- Cluster headache -- Coagulation disorders -- Coarctation of the aorta -- Cocaine and related disorders -- Coccidioidomycosis -- Coccyx injuries -- Cochlear implants -- Cognitive-behavioral therapy -- Cold agglutinins test -- Cold sores -- Colic -- Colitis -- Colon cancer -- Colonic irrigation -- Colonoscopy -- Color blindness -- Colostomy -- Colposcopy -- Coma -- Common cold -- Common variable immunodeficiency -- Compartment syndrome -- Complement deficiencies -- Complete blood count -- Computed tomography scans -- Concierge medicine -- Concussion -- Condoms -- Conduct disorder -- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia -- Congenital amputation -- Congenital bladder anomalies -- Congenital brain defects -- Congenital heart disease -- Congenital hip dysplasia -- Congenital lobar emphysema -- Congenital ureter anomalies -- Congestive cardiomyopathy -- Congestive heart failure -- Conjunctivitis -- Constipation -- Contact dermatitis -- Contraception -- Contractures -- Cooling treatments -- Coombs' tests -- Cor pulmonale -- Corneal abrasion -- Corneal transplantation -- Corneal ulcers -- Corns and calluses -- Coronary artery bypass graft surgery -- Coronary artery disease -- Coronary stenting -- Corticosteroids -- Corticosteroids, dermatologic -- Corticosteroids, inhaled -- Corticosteroids, systemic -- Cortisol tests -- Cosmetic dentistry -- Costochondritis -- Cough -- Cough suppressants -- Couvade syndrome -- Cox-2 inhibitors -- Craniopharyngioma -- Craniosacral therapy -- Craniotomy -- C-reactive protein -- Creatine kinase test -- Creatinine test -- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease -- Cri du chat syndrome -- Crohn's disease -- Croup -- Cryoglobulin test -- Cryotherapy -- Cryptococcosis -- Cryptosporidiosis -- Ct-guided biopsy -- Culture-fair test -- Cushing's syndrome -- Cutaneous larva migrans -- Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma -- Cutis laxa -- Cyanosis -- Cyclic vomiting syndrome -- Cyclosporiasis -- Cystectomy -- Cystic fibrosis -- Cystinuria -- Cystitis -- Cystometry -- Cystoscopy -- Cytology -- Cytomegalovirus antibody screening test -- Cytomegalovirus infection --

Dacryocystitis -- Dash diet -- Death and dying -- Debridement -- Decompression sickness -- Decongestants -- Deep vein thrombosis -- Defibrillation -- Dehydration -- Delayed hypersensitivity skin test -- Delirium -- Delusions -- Dementia -- Dengue fever -- Dental erosion -- Dental fillings -- Dental implants and restoration -- Dental sealants -- Dental trauma -- Dental x rays -- Depo-Provera/norplant -- Depressive disorders -- Dermatitis -- Dermatomyositis -- Des exposure -- Detoxification -- Detoxification diets -- Deviated septum -- Diabetes insipidus -- Diabetes mellitus -- Diabetic foot infections -- Diabetic ketoacidosis -- Diabetic neuropathy -- Diaper rash -- Diaphragm (birth control) -- Diarrhea -- Diet and disease prevention -- Dietary guidelines -- Diets -- DiGeorge syndrome -- Digital rectal examination -- Digoxin -- Dilatation and curettage -- Diphtheria -- Discharge from the hospital -- Discoid lupus erythematosus -- Disk removal -- Dislocations and subluxations -- Dissociative disorders -- Distal pancreatectomy -- Diuretics -- Diverticulosis and diverticulitis -- Dizziness -- Do not resuscitate (DNR) order -- Doppler ultrasonography -- Down syndrome -- Drowning -- Drug metabolism/interactions -- Drug overdose -- Drug therapy monitoring -- Drugs used in labor -- Dry mouth -- Dukan diet -- Duodenal obstruction -- Dysentery -- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding -- Dyslexia -- Dysmenorrhea -- Dyspareunia -- Dyspepsia -- Dysphasia -- E-cigarettes -- Ear exam with an otoscope -- Ear, nose, and throat surgery -- Ear surgery -- Eating disorders -- Ebola -- Echinacea -- Echinococcosis -- Echocardiography -- Ectopic pregnancy -- Eczema -- Edema -- Edwards' syndrome -- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome -- Ehrlichiosis -- Elder abuse -- Electric shock injuries -- Electrical nerve stimulation -- Electrical stimulation of the brain -- Electrocardiography -- Electroconvulsive therapy -- Electroencephalography -- Electrolyte disorders -- Electrolyte supplements -- Electrolyte tests -- Electromyography -- Electronic fetal monitoring -- Electrophysiology study of the heart -- Elephantiasis -- Embolism -- Emergency contraception -- Emerging diseases -- Emphysema -- Empyema -- Encephalitis -- Encephalopathy -- Encopresis -- Endarterectomy -- Endocarditis -- Endometrial biopsy -- Endometrial cancer -- Endometriosis -- Endorectal ultrasound -- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography -- Endoscopic sphincterotomy -- Endoscopic ultrasound -- Endoscopy -- Enemas -- Energy drinks -- Enhanced external counterpulsation -- Enlarged prostate -- Enterobacterial infections -- Enterobiasis -- Enterostomy -- Enterovirus infections -- Environmental health -- Enzyme therapy -- Eosinophilic pneumonia -- Epidemiology -- Epidermolysis bullosa -- Epididymitis -- Epidural therapy -- Epiglottitis -- Epilepsy -- Episiotomy -- Epstein-Barr virus -- Epstein-Barr virus test -- Erectile dysfunction -- Erectile dysfunction treatment -- Erysipelas -- Erythema multiforme -- Erythema nodosum -- Erythroblastosis fetalis -- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate -- Erythromycins and macrolide antibiotics -- Erythropoietin test -- Escherichia coli -- Esophageal atresia -- Esophageal cancer -- Esophageal disorders -- Esophageal function tests -- Esophageal pouches -- Esophageal spasm -- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy -- Evidence-based practice -- Evoked potential studies -- Exercise -- Exophthalmos -- Expectorants -- External sphincter electromyography -- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation -- Eye and orbit ultrasounds -- Eye cancer -- Eye examination -- Eye muscle surgery -- Eyeglasses and contact lenses -- Eyelid disorders -- Face lift -- Face transplantation -- Factitious disorders -- Failure to thrive -- Fainting -- Familial Mediterranean fever -- Familial polyposis -- Family therapy -- Fanconi's syndrome -- Fasciotomy -- Fasting -- Fatigue -- Fatty liver -- Fecal incontinence -- Fecal occult blood test -- Fecal transplant -- Feldenkrais method -- Female genital mutilation -- Female orgasmic disorder -- Female sexual arousal disorder -- Fetal alcohol syndrome -- Fetal hemoglobin test -- Fetal surgery -- Fever -- Fever evaluation tests -- Fever of unknown origin -- Fibrin split products -- Fibrinogen test -- Fibroadenoma -- Fibrocystic condition of the breast -- Fibromyalgia -- Fibrosis -- Fifth disease -- Filariasis -- Finasteride -- Fingertip injuries -- First aid -- Fish and shellfish poisoning -- Fistula -- Flea-borne disease -- Flesh-eating disease -- Flower remedies -- Fluke infections -- Fluoroquinolones -- Folate -- Folic acid -- Folic acid deficiency anemia -- Follicle-stimulating hormone test -- Folliculitis -- Food allergies -- Food poisoning -- Foot care -- Foreign objects -- Forensic medicine -- Fracture repair -- Fractures -- Fragile x syndrome -- Friedreich's ataxia -- Frostbite and frostnip -- Fugu poisoning -- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery -- Fungal infections --

Galactorrhea -- Galactosemia -- Gallbladder cancer -- Gallbladder nuclear medicine scan -- Gallbladder x rays -- Gallium scan -- Gallstone removal -- Gallstones -- Gambling disorder -- Gamma globulin -- Gamma knife surgery -- Ganglion -- Gangrene -- Gas embolism -- Gastrectomy -- Gastric acid determination -- Gastric bypass -- Gastric emptying scan -- Gastrinoma -- Gastritis -- Gastroenteritis -- Gastroesophageal reflux disease -- Gastrostomy -- Gaucher disease -- Gender dysphoria -- Gender issues in mental health -- Gene therapy -- General adaptation syndrome -- General surgery -- Generalized anxiety disorder -- Genetic counseling -- Genetic testing -- Genital herpes -- Genital warts -- Germ cell tumors -- Gerontology -- Gestalt therapy -- Gestational diabetes -- GI bleeding studies -- Giardiasis -- Ginkgo biloba -- Ginseng -- Glaucoma -- Gleason score -- Glomerulonephritis -- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency -- Gluten-free diet -- Glycogen storage diseases -- Glycosylated hemoglobin test -- Goiter -- Gonorrhea -- Goodpasture's syndrome -- Gout -- Gout drugs -- Graft-vs -- -host disease -- Granuloma inguinale -- Grief counseling -- Group therapy -- Growth hormone tests -- Guided imagery -- Guillain-Barre syndrome -- Guinea worm infection -- Gulf war syndrome -- Gynecomastia -- H1n1 influenza a -- H-2 blockers -- Hair transplantation -- Hairy cell leukemia -- Hallucinations -- Hammertoe -- Hand-foot-and-mouth disease -- Hantavirus infections -- Haptoglobin test -- Hartnup disease -- Hatha yoga -- Head and neck cancer -- Head injury -- Headache -- Health care proxy -- Health history -- Hearing aids -- Hearing loss -- Heart attack -- Heart block -- Heart disease -- Heart failure -- Heart murmurs -- Heart surgery for congenital defects -- Heart transplantation -- Heart valve repair -- Heart valve replacement -- Heartburn -- Heartland virus -- Heat disorders -- Heat treatments -- Heavy metal poisoning -- Heel spurs -- Heimlich maneuver -- Helicobacteriosis -- Hellerwork -- Hematocrit -- Hemochromatosis -- Hemoglobin electrophoresis -- Hemoglobin test -- Hemoglobinopathies -- Hemolytic anemia -- Hemolytic-uremic syndrome -- Hemophilia -- Hemophilus infections -- Hemoptysis -- Hemorrhagic fevers -- Hemorrhoids -- Hepatitis a -- Hepatitis, alcoholic -- Hepatitis, autoimmune -- Hepatitis B -- Hepatitis C -- Hepatitis D -- Hepatitis, drug-induced -- Hepatitis E -- Hepatitis virus tests -- Herbalism, traditional Chinese -- Herbalism, Western -- Hereditary fructose intolerance -- Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia -- Hernia -- Hernia repair -- Herniated disk -- Hiatal hernia -- Hiccups -- High-density lipoproteins (HDL) -- High-risk pregnancy -- Hip replacement -- Hirschsprung's disease -- Hirsutism -- Histiocytosis x -- Histoplasmosis -- HIV and aids tests -- Hives -- Hodgkin's lymphoma -- Holistic medicine -- Holter monitoring -- Holtzman ink blot test -- Home care -- Homeopathic medicine -- Homocysteine -- Hookworm disease -- Hormone replacement therapy -- Hospice -- Hospital-acquired infections -- HPV vaccination -- Human bite wounds -- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hHCG) pregnancy test -- Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) test -- Human papillomavirus -- Human-potential movement -- Hunger and undernutrition -- Huntington's disease -- Hydatidiform mole -- Hydrocelectomy -- Hydrocephalus -- Hydronephrosis -- Hydrotherapy -- Hyperaldosteronism -- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy -- Hypercalcemia -- Hypercholesterolemia -- Hypercoagulation disorders -- Hyperemesis gravidarum -- Hyperglycemia -- Hyperhidrosis -- Hyperkalemia -- Hyperlipoproteinemia -- Hypernatremia -- Hyperopia -- Hyperparathyroidism -- Hyperpigmentation -- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis -- Hypersplenism -- Hypertension -- Hyperthyroidism -- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy -- Hyphema -- Hypnotherapy -- Hypoactive sexual desire disorder -- Hypocalcemia -- Hypochondriasis -- Hypoglycemia -- Hypogonadism -- Hypokalemia -- Hypolipoproteinemia -- Hyponatremia -- Hypoparathyroidism -- Hypophysectomy -- Hypopituitarism -- Hypospadias and epispadias -- Hypotension -- Hypothermia -- Hypothyroidism -- Hypotonic duodenography -- Hysterectomy -- Hysteria -- Hysterosalpingography -- Hysteroscopy -- Hysterosonography -- Ichthyosis -- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura -- Ileal conduit surgery -- Ileus -- Immobilization -- Immune complex test -- Immunodeficiency -- Immunoelectrophoresis -- Immunoglobulin deficiency syndromes -- Immunologic therapies -- Immunosuppressant drugs -- Immunosuppression -- Impacted tooth -- Impedance phlebography -- Impetigo -- Implantable cardioverter defibrillator -- Impotence -- Impulse control disorders -- In vitro fertilization -- Inclusion conjunctivitis -- Incompetent cervix -- Indigestion -- Indium scan of the body -- Induction of labor -- Infant massage -- Infection control -- Infectious arthritis -- Infectious disease -- Infectious mononucleosis -- Infertility -- Infertility drugs -- Infertility therapies -- Influenza -- Influenza vaccination -- Inhalants and related disorders -- Inhalation therapies -- Insecticide poisoning -- Insomnia -- Insulin resistance -- Integrative medicine -- Intellectual disability -- Intermittent claudication -- Intermittent explosive disorder -- Intermittent fasting -- Internet addiction disorder -- Intersex states -- Interstitial microwave thermal therapy -- Intestinal obstructions -- Intestinal polyps -- Intrauterine device -- Intrauterine growth retardation -- Intravenous rehydration -- Intravenous urography -- Intussusception -- Ipecac -- Iron deficiency anemia -- Iron tests -- Irritable bowel syndrome -- Ischemia -- Isolation -- Itching --

Japanese encephalitis -- Jaundice -- Jaw wiring -- Jet lag -- Jock itch -- Joint biopsy -- Joint fluid analysis -- Juvenile arthritis -- K-2 synthetic marajuana (spice) -- Kaposi's sarcoma -- Kawasaki syndrome -- Keloids -- Keratitis -- Keratosis pilaris -- Kidney biopsy -- Kidney cancer -- Kidney dialysis -- Kidney disease -- Kidney function tests -- Kidney nuclear medicine scan -- Kidney stones -- Kidney transplantation -- Kidney, ureter, and bladder x-ray study -- Kinesiology, applied -- Klebsiella -- Klinefelter syndrome -- Knee injuries -- Knee replacement -- Kneecap removal -- KOH test -- Korsakoff's syndrome -- Kyphosis -- Labyrinthitis -- Laceration repair -- Lacrimal duct obstruction -- Lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes test -- Lactate dehydrogenase test -- Lactation -- Lactic acid test -- Lactose intolerance -- Laminectomy -- Laparoscopy -- Laryngeal cancer -- Laryngectomy -- Laryngitis -- Laryngoscopy -- Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (Lasik) -- Laser skin resurfacing -- Laser surgery -- Late effects of childhood cancer and its treatment -- Latex allergy -- Laxatives -- Lead poisoning -- Learning disorders -- Leeches -- Legionnaires' disease -- Leishmaniasis -- Leprosy -- Leptospirosis -- Lesch-Nyhan syndrome -- Leukemia stains -- Leukemias, acute -- Leukemias, chronic -- Leukocytosis -- Leukotriene inhibitors -- LGBT health -- Lice infestation -- Lichen planus -- Lichen simplex chronicus -- Life support -- Light therapy -- Lipase test -- Lipidoses -- Lipoproteins test -- Liposuction -- Listeria infections -- Listeriosis -- Lithotripsy -- Liver biopsy -- Liver cancer -- Liver disease -- Liver encephalopathy -- Liver function tests -- Liver nuclear medicine scan -- Liver transplantation -- Lobectomy -- Low back pain -- Low-carbohydrate diets -- Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) -- Low sugar diet -- Low testosterone -- Lower esophageal ring -- Lumbar puncture -- Lumpectomy -- Lung abscess -- Lung biopsy -- Lung cancer, non-small cell -- Lung cancer, small cell -- Lung diseases due to gas or chemical exposure -- Lung perfusion and ventilation scan -- Lung surgery -- Lung transplantation -- Luteinizing hormone test -- Lyme disease -- Lymph node biopsy -- Lymphadenitis -- Lymphangiography -- Lymphedema -- Lymphocyte typing -- Lymphocytic choriomeningitis -- Lymphocytopenia -- Lymphogranuloma venereum -- Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) -- Macular degeneration -- Magnesium imbalance -- Magnetic field therapy -- Magnetic resonance imaging -- Major neurocognitive disorder -- Malabsorption syndrome -- Malaria -- Malignant hyperthermia -- Malingering -- Mallet finger -- Mallory-Weiss syndrome -- Malnutrition -- Malocclusion -- Malt lymphoma -- Mammography -- Mania -- Mantle cell lymphoma -- Marfan syndrome -- Marijuana -- Marriage counseling -- Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure -- Massage therapy -- Mastectomy -- Mastitis -- Mastocytosis -- Mastoidectomy -- Mastoiditis -- Maternal obesity -- Maxillofacial trauma -- Measles -- Meckel's diverticulum -- Mediastinoscopy -- Meditation -- Mediterranean diet -- Medullary sponge kidney -- Melanoma -- Melioidosis -- Memory loss -- Mňir̈e's disease -- Meningitis -- Meningococcemia -- Menopause -- Men's health -- Men's nutrition -- Menstrual disorders -- Mental health hold -- Mental status examination -- Mercury poisoning -- Mesothelioma -- Metabolic acidosis -- Metabolic alkalosis -- Methadone -- Methamphetamine -- Methemoglobinemia -- Microbiology -- Microbiome -- Microphthalmia and anophthalmia -- Microsurgery -- Middle east respiratory syndrome -- Mifepristone -- Migraine headache -- Military medicine -- Military mental health -- Mineral deficiency -- Mineral toxicity -- Minerals -- Minimally invasive surgery -- Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory (mmpi-2) -- Minority health -- Minoxidil -- Miscarriage -- Mitral valve insufficiency -- Mitral valve prolapse -- Mitral valve stenosis -- Modified radical mastectomy -- Moles -- Monkeypox -- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors -- Monoclonal antibodies -- Mood disorders -- Mosquito-borne disease -- Motion sickness -- Movement disorders -- Movement therapy -- MRSA infections -- Mucopolysaccharidoses -- Mucormycosis -- Multiple-gated acquisition (MUGA) scan -- Multiple chemical sensitivity -- Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes -- Multiple marker test -- Multiple myeloma -- Multiple personality disorder -- Multiple pregnancy -- Multiple sclerosis -- Mumps -- Munchausen syndrome -- Muscle relaxants -- Muscle spasms and cramps -- Muscular dystrophy -- Mushroom poisoning -- Music therapy -- Mutism -- Myasthenia gravis -- Mycetoma -- Mycobacterial infections, atypical -- Mycoplasma infections -- Myelodysplastic syndrome -- Myelofibrosis -- Myelography -- Myers-Briggs type indicator -- Myocardial biopsy -- Myocardial resection -- Myocarditis -- Myoglobin test -- Myomectomy -- Myopathies -- Myopia -- Myositis -- Myotonic dystrophy -- Myringotomy and ear tubes -- Myxoma --

Nail fungus -- Nail-patella syndrome -- Nail removal -- Narcolepsy -- Narcotics -- Nasal irrigation -- Nasal packing -- Nasal papillomas -- Nasal polyps -- Nasal trauma -- Nasogastric (ng) tube -- Nasopharyngeal culture -- Naturopathic medicine -- Nausea and vomiting -- Necrotizing enterocolitis -- Neonatal care -- Neonatal jaundice -- Nephrectomy -- Nephritis -- Nephrotic syndrome -- Nephrotoxic injury -- Neuralgia -- Neuroblastoma -- Neuroendocrine tumors -- Neurofibromatosis -- Neurogenic bladder -- Neurolinguistic programming -- Neurological exam -- Neuropsychological testing -- Neurosurgery -- Neutropenia -- Nicotine and related disorders -- Night terrors -- Nipah -- Nitrogen narcosis -- Nocardiosis -- Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors -- Nongonococcal urethritis -- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- Noroviruses -- Nosebleed -- Numbness and tingling -- Nutrition -- Nutrition and mental health -- Nutritional supplements -- Nystagmus -- Obesity -- Obesity and surgery -- Obsessive-compulsive disorder -- Obstetric and gynecologic surgery -- Obstetrical emergencies -- Occupational therapy -- Oil spills: health effects -- Oligomenorrhea -- Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids -- Onychomycosis -- Oophorectomy -- Ophthalmoplegia -- Oppositional defiant disorder -- Optic atrophy -- Optic neuritis -- Oral contraceptives -- Oral hygiene -- Orbital and periorbital cellulitis -- Orchiopexy -- Orchitis -- Organ donation -- Organic food -- Orthodontics -- Orthopedic surgery -- Orthostatic hypotension -- Osteoarthritis -- Osteochondroses -- Osteogenesis imperfecta -- Osteomyelitis -- Osteopathy -- Osteopetroses -- Osteoporosis -- Ostomy -- Otitis externa -- Otitis media -- Otosclerosis -- Ototoxicity -- Ovarian cancer -- Ovarian cysts -- Ovarian torsion -- Overactive bladder -- Overhydration -- Oxygen therapy -- Pacemakers -- Paget's disease of bone -- Paget's disease of the breast -- Pain -- Pain management -- Paleo diet -- Palliative care -- Palpitations -- Pancreas transplantation -- Pancreatectomy -- Pancreatic cancer, endocrine -- Pancreatic cancer, exocrine -- Pancreatitis -- Panic disorder -- Pap test -- Papilledema -- Paracentesis -- Paralysis -- Paranoia -- Parathyroid hormone test -- Parathyroid scan -- Parathyroidectomy -- Paratyphoid fever -- Parentage testing -- Parenteral nutrition -- Parkinson's disease -- Parotidectomy -- Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia -- Parrot fever -- Partial thromboplastin time -- Paruresis -- Patau syndrome -- Patent ductus arteriosus -- Patient protection and affordable care act -- Pediatric surgery -- Pediatric leukemia -- Pellagra -- Pelvic exam -- Pelvic fracture -- Pelvic inflammatory disease -- Pelvic relaxation -- Pelvic ultrasound -- Penicillins -- Penile cancer -- Penile prostheses -- Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography -- Perforated eardrum -- Perforated septum -- Pericardiocentesis -- Pericarditis -- Perinatal infection -- Periodic paralysis -- Periodontal disease -- Peripheral neuropathy -- Peripheral vascular disease -- Peritonitis -- Pernicious anemia -- Peroxisomal disorders -- Personality disorders -- Pervasive developmental disorders -- Pet therapy -- Peyronie's disease -- Pharmacogenetics -- Phenylketonuria -- Pheochromocytoma -- Phimosis -- Phlebotomy -- Phobias -- Phosphorus imbalance -- Photodynamic therapy -- Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) -- Photosensitivity -- Phototherapy -- Physical allergy -- Physical examination -- Physical therapy -- Physiology -- Pica -- Pickwickian syndrome -- Piercing and tattoos -- Pilates -- Pinguecula and pterygium -- Pinta -- Pituitary dwarfism -- Pituitary tumors -- Pityriasis rosea -- Placenta previa -- Placental abruption -- Plague -- Plasma renin activity -- Plasmapheresis -- Plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery -- Platelet aggregation test -- Platelet count -- Platelet function disorders -- Pleural biopsy -- Pleural effusion -- Pleurisy -- Pneumococcal pneumonia -- Pneumocystis pneumonia -- Pneumonectomy -- Pneumonia -- Pneumonia vaccine -- Pneumothorax -- Poison ivy and poison oak -- Poisoning -- Polarity therapy -- Polio -- Polycystic kidney disease -- Polycystic ovary syndrome -- Polycythemia vera -- Polydactyly and syndactyly -- Polyglandular deficiency syndromes -- Polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios -- Polymyalgia rheumatica -- Polymyositis -- Polysomnography -- Porphyrias -- Portal vein bypass -- Positron emission tomography (PET) -- Post-concussion syndrome -- Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Postmenopausal bleeding -- Postpartum depression -- Postpolio syndrome -- Prader-Willi syndrome -- Precocious puberty -- Preeclampsia and eclampsia -- Pregnancy -- Premature ejaculation -- Premature labor -- Premature menopause -- Premature rupture of membranes -- Prematurity -- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder -- Premenstrual syndrome -- Prenatal surgery -- Preparing for surgery -- Prepregnancy counseling -- Presbyopia -- Priapism -- Prickly heat -- Primary biliary cirrhosis -- Probiotics -- Proctitis -- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy -- Progressive supranuclear palsy -- Prolactin test -- Prolonged GT syndrome -- Prophylaxis -- Prostate-specific antigen test -- Prostate biopsy -- Prostate cancer -- Prostate ultrasound -- Prostatectomy -- Prostatitis -- Prosthetics -- Protease inhibitors -- Protein components test -- Protein electrophoresis -- Protein-energy malnutrition -- Prothrombin time -- Proton pump inhibitors -- Provenge (sipuleucel-T) -- Pseudogout -- Pseudomonas infections -- Pseudoxanthoma elasticum -- Psoriasis -- Psoriatic arthritis -- Psychoanalysis -- Psychological tests -- Psychosis -- Psychosocial disorders -- Psychosurgery -- Psychotherapy -- Ptosis -- Puberty -- Public health -- Puerperal infection -- Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis -- Pulmonary artery catheterization -- Pulmonary edema -- Pulmonary embolism -- Pulmonary fibrosis -- Pulmonary function tests -- Pulmonary hypertension -- Pulmonary valve insufficiency -- Pulmonary valve stenosis -- Pyelonephritis -- Pyloric stenosis -- Pyloroplasty -- Pyruvate kinase deficiency --

Q fever -- Qigong -- Quadrantectomy -- Rabies -- Radial keratotomy -- Radiation injuries -- Radiation therapy -- Radical neck dissection -- Radioactive implants -- Radiology -- Rape and sexual assault -- Rashes -- Rat-bite fever -- Raynaud's disease -- Recompression treatment -- Rectal cancer -- Rectal examination -- Rectal polyps -- Rectal prolapse -- Recurrent miscarriage -- Red blood cell indices -- Red reflex testing -- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy -- Reflex tests -- Reflexology -- Rehabilitation -- Reiki -- Reiter's syndrome -- Relapsing fever -- Relapsing polychondritis -- Renal artery occlusion -- Renal artery stenosis -- Renal tubular acidosis -- Renal vein thrombosis -- Renovascular hypertension -- Respiratory acidosis -- Respiratory alkalosis -- Respiratory distress syndrome -- Respiratory failure -- Respiratory syncytial virus -- Respiratory therapy -- Restless legs syndrome -- Restrictive cardiomyopathy -- Reticulocyte count -- Retinal artery occlusion -- Retinal detachment -- Retinal hemorrhage -- Retinal vein occlusion -- Retinitis pigmentosa -- Retinoblastoma -- Retinopathies -- Retrograde cystography -- Retrograde ureteropyelography -- Retrograde urethrography -- Retropubic suspension -- Reye syndrome -- Rhabdomyolysis -- Rheumatic fever -- Rheumatoid arthritis -- Rhinitis -- Rhinoplasty -- Riboflavin deficiency -- Rickets -- Rickettsialpox -- Ringworm -- Robot-assisted surgery -- Rocky mountain spotted fever -- Rolfing -- Root canal treatment -- Rosacea -- Roseola -- Ross river virus -- Rotator cuff injury -- Rotavirus infections -- Roundworm infections -- Rubella -- Rubella test -- Sacroiliac disease -- Safe sex -- Salivary gland scan -- Salivary gland tumors -- Salmonella food poisoning -- Salpingectomy -- Salpingo-oophorectomy -- Sapho syndrome -- Sarcoidosis -- Sarcomas -- Saw palmetto -- Scabies -- Scar revision surgery -- Scarlet fever -- Scars -- Schistosomiasis -- Schizoaffective disorder -- Schizophrenia -- Sciatica -- Scleroderma -- Sclerotherapy for esophageal varices -- Scoliosis -- Scrotal nuclear medicine scan -- Scrotal ultrasound -- Scrub typhus -- Scurvy -- Seasonal affective disorder -- Seborrheic dermatitis -- Secondary polycythemia -- Sedation -- Seizure disorder -- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors -- Self-mutilation and cutting -- Semen analysis -- Senior health -- Senior nutrition -- Sensory integration disorder -- Sepsis -- Septic shock -- Septoplasty -- Serum sickness -- Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) -- Severe combined immunodeficiency -- Sex hormones tests -- Sex reassignment surgery -- Sex therapy -- Sexual abuse -- Sexual addiction -- Sexual dysfunction -- Sexually transmitted infections -- Sexually transmitted infection cultures -- Shaken baby syndrome -- Shiatsu -- Shigellosis -- Shin splints -- Shingles -- Shock -- Shortness of breath -- Shy-Drager syndrome -- Shyness -- Sick sinus syndrome -- Sickle cell disease -- Sideroblastic anemia -- Sigmoidoscopy -- Sildenafil citrate -- Silicosis -- Simple mastectomy -- Single photon emission computed tomography -- Sinus endoscopy -- Sinusitis -- Situs inversus -- Sitz bath -- Sjg̲ren's syndrome -- Skin biopsy -- Skin cancer, non-melanoma -- Skin culture -- Skin grafting -- Skin lesion removal -- Skin lesions -- Skin pigmentation disorders -- Skin resurfacing -- Skull x rays -- Sleep apnea -- Sleep deprivation -- Sleep disorders -- Sleeping sickness -- Small intestine biopsy -- Smallpox -- Smelling disorders -- Smoke inhalation -- Smoking -- Smoking cessation drugs -- Snoring -- Sodium -- Soft tissue sarcoma -- Somatoform disorders -- Sore throat -- South American blastomycosis -- Space medicine -- Speech disorders -- Speech therapy -- Spina bifida -- Spinal cord injury -- Spinal cord tumors -- Spinal fusion -- Spinal instrumentation -- Spinal stenosis -- Spirometry -- Splenectomy -- Splenic trauma -- Sporotrichosis -- Sports injuries -- Sprains and strains -- Sputum culture -- Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin -- St -- John's wort -- Stanford-Binet intelligence scales -- Stapedectomy -- Staphylococcal infections -- Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome -- Starvation -- Stem cell transplantation -- Steroids -- Stillbirth -- Stockholm syndrome -- Stomach cancer -- Stomach flushing -- Stomachache -- Stomatitis -- Stool culture -- Stool fat test -- Stool o & p test -- Strabismus -- Strep throat -- Streptococcal antibody tests -- Streptococcal infections -- Stress -- Stress reduction -- Stress test -- Stridor -- Stroke -- Stuttering -- Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis -- Subarachnoid hemorrhage -- Subdural hematoma -- Substance abuse and dependence -- Sudden cardiac death -- Sudden infant death syndrome -- Suicide -- Sulfonamides -- Sunburn -- Sunscreens -- Superior vena cava syndrome -- Surfactant -- Swallowing disorders -- Sweat test -- Swollen glands -- Sydenham's chorea -- Sympathectomy -- Syphilis -- Systemic lupus erythematosus --

Tai chi

Tanning

Tapeworm diseases

Tardive dyskinesia

Tarsorrhaphy

Tattoo removal

Tay-Sachs disease

Technetium heart scan

Teen health

Teen relationship abuse

Teeth whitening

Teething

Telehealth

Temporal arteritis

Temporomandibular joint disorders

Tendinitis

Tennis elbow

Tensilon test

Tension headache

Testicular cancer

Testicular self-examination

Testicular surgery

Testicular torsion

Tetanus

Tetracyclines

Tetralogy of Fallot

Thalassemia

Thallium heart scan

Thematic apperception test

Therapeutic baths

Therapeutic hypothermia

Therapeutic touch

Third-spacing

Thoracentesis

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Thoracic surgery

Thoracoscopy

Threadworm infection

Throat culture

Thrombocytopenia

Thrombocytosis

Thrombolytic therapy

Thrombophlebitis

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Thymoma

Thyroid biopsy

Thyroid cancer

Thyroid function tests

Thyroid hormones

Thyroid nuclear medicine scan

Thyroid ultrasound

Thyroidectomy

Thyroiditis

Tilt table test

Tinnitus

Tissue typing

Tommy john surgery

Tomosynthesis

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

Tonsillitis

Tooth decay

Tooth extraction

Tooth replacements and restorations

Tooth replantation

Toothache

Topical anesthesia

Torch test

Torticollis

Total parenteral nutrition

Tourette syndrome

Toxic epidermal necrolysis

Toxic shock syndrome

Toxicology screen

Toxoplasmosis

Trabeculectomy

Tracheoesophageal fistula

Tracheotomy

Trachoma

Traction

Traditional Chinese medicine

Trager psychophysical integration

Trans fatty acids

Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography

Transesophageal echocardiography

Transfusion

Transhepatic biliary catheterization

Transient ischemic attack

Translational medicine

Transplant surgery

Transposition of the great arteries

Transurethral bladder resection

Transvaginal ultrasound

Transverse myelitis

Trauma

Traumatic amputations

Traumatic brain injury

Traveler's diarrhea

Tremors

Trench fever

Trichinosis

Trichomoniasis

Tricuspid valve insufficiency

Tricuspid valve stenosis

Trigeminal neuralgia

Trigger finger

Triglycerides

Triglycerides test

Tropical spastic paraparesis

Troponins test

Tubal ligation

Tube compression of the esophagus and stomach

Tube feedings

Tuberculin skin test

Tuberculosis

Tularemia

Tumor markers

Tumor necrosis factor

Tumor removal

Turner syndrome

Typhoid fever

Typhus

Tzanck preparation

Ulcer surgery

Ulcers (digestive)

Ultrasound

Ultraviolet light treatment

Umbilical cord blood banking

Umbilical hernia repair

Undernutrition

Undescended testes

Upper GI exam

Ureteral stenting

Urethritis

Uric acid tests

Urinalysis

Urinary anti-infectives

Urinary catheterization

Urinary diversion surgery

Urinary incontinence

Urinary tract infection

Urine culture

Urine flow test

Uterine fibroid embolization

Uterine fibroids

Uterine prolapse

Uveitis

Vaccination

Vaginal pain

Vaginismus

Vaginitis and vulvovaginitis

Vagotomy

Valsalva maneuver

Valvular heart disease

Varicose veins

Vascular disease

Vascular surgery

Vasculitis

Vasectomy

Vasodilators

Vegetarianism

Vegetative state

Velopharyngeal insufficiency

Vena cava filter

Venography

Venous access

Venous insufficiency

Ventricular aneurysm

Ventricular assist device

Ventricular ectopic beats

Ventricular fibrillation

Ventricular septal defect

Ventricular shunt

Ventricular tachycardia

Vertical banded gastroplasty

Vertical infections

Vesicoureteral reflux

Vibriosis

Vision training

Visual impairment

Vitamin A

Vitamin B6

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

Vitamin tests

Vitamin toxicity

Vitamins

Vitiligo

Vitrectomy

Vocal cord nodules and polyps

Vocal cord paralysis

Volkmann's contracture

Vomiting

Von Willebrand disease

Vulvar cancer

Vulvodynia

Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia

Warts

Wechsler intelligence test

Wegener's granulomatosis

Weight loss drugs

West Nile virus

Wheezing

Whiplash

White blood cell count and differential

Whole-bowel irrigation

Whooping cough

Wilderness medicine

Wilms' tumor

Wilson disease

Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome

Withdrawal syndromes

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

Women's health

Women's nutrition

Wound care

Wound culture

Wounds

Xanthoma

X-linked agammaglobulinemia

Yaws

Yellow fever

Yersinosis

Yoga

Zellweger syndrome

Zika fever

Zoonosis.

Volume 1: A-Bin

Volume 2: Bio-C

Volume 3: D-F

Volume 4: G-I

Volume 5: J-M

Volume 6: N-P

Volume 7: Q-S

Volume 8: T-Z

Volume 9: Chronology, Organizations, Glossary, General index.