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Allergens
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
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and Allergy Conditions
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Mothers of Asthmatics |
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Allergy Network
Food Allergy Network |
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National Institute
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| Patient
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| Allergic
Conjunctivitis
American Academy of Family Physicians
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Allergy
Shots: Could They Help Your Allergies?
American Academy of Family Physicians
|
Asthma
and Your Child
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Children's
Allergies
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology |
Dust
Mites in the Home
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Facts
on Stinging Insects
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology |
Food
Allergy
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology |
Hay
Fever
American Lung Association |
House
Dust Allergy
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology |
How
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
Insect
Stings
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology |
Pet
Allergy
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology |
Tips
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American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology |
Urticaria
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology |
| You
Can Have a Life Without Allergies
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
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Health Claims
Food and Drug Administration |
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About Dietary Supplements
Food and Drug Administration |
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Quackwatch
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Questions
and Answers about St. John’s Wort
National Institute of Mental Health
|
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Check
Your Blood IQ
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute |
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Cell Disease Information
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
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Product Donation and Transfusion
American Cancer Society
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Cancer Detection
American Cancer Society |
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American Cancer Society
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Resources |
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Resource Center
American Cancer Society |
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Cancer Pain
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research |
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University of Pennsylvania Medical Center |
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Cancer
University of Michigan
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Brain Tumor Association
American Brain Tumor Association |
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Leukemia Society of America |
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National Cancer Institute |
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Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
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American Society of Clinical Oncology |
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Prevention and Control
Centers for Disease Control |
Chemotherapy
Principles
American Cancer Society |
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and Radiotherapy for Cancer of the Colon or Rectum
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Clinical
Trials - Patient Participation
American Cancer Society |
Colon
Cancer
American College of |
Colorectal
Cancer Screening: Clinical Guidelines
American Gastroenterological Association |
Endometrial
Cancer
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Facts
About Lung Cancer
American Lung Association |
Fine
Needle Aspiration
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Follow-Up
Care for Breast Cancer
American Society of Clinical Oncology |
Prostate
Cancer Treatment Guidelines
American Cancer Society |
Recommendations
for the Early Detection of Cancer
American Cancer Society |
Skin
Cancer
American Academy of Dermatology |
Treatment
Choices for Prostate Cancer
American Academy of Family Physicians |
| Women
and Colorectal Cancer
American Gastroenterological Association
|
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| General
Resources |
Cholesterol
- So You Have High Blood Cholesterol
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
Cholesterol
Information
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute |
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Heart Defect Diagrams
University of Kansas Medical Center |
Congenital
Heart Disease Information and Resources
Children's Health Information Network |
Heart & Stroke A-Z Guide
American Heart Association |
Heart
Failure
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research |
Lowering
Cholesterol for the Person with Heart Disease
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
The
Heart - An Online Presentation
Franklin Institute Science Museum of Philadelphia
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| American
Heart Association
American Heart Association
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Aneurysm
American Heart Association |
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
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Pectoris
American Heart Association |
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Pectoris Treatments
American Heart Association |
Angina
and Heart Disease
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Angioplasty
(PTCA)
American Heart Association |
Aortic
Aneurysm
American Heart Association |
Aortic
Regurgitation
American Heart Association |
Arrhythmia:
A Problem With Your Heartbeat
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Arrhythmias
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
Arteriosclerosis
American Heart Association |
Atrial
Fibrillation
American Heart Association |
Bacterial
Endocarditis
American Heart Association |
Blood
Pressure Levels
American Heart Association |
Bundle
Branch Block
American Heart Association |
Cardiomyopathy
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
Cardiovascular
Rehabilitation
American Heart Association |
Cholesterol
American Heart Association |
Cholesterol
Levels
American Heart Association |
Claudication
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Congestive
Heart Failure
American Heart Association |
Coronary
Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
American Heart Association |
Coronary
Artery Disease
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Dental
Care & Heart Disease
American Heart Association |
Heart
Attack
American Heart Association |
Heart
Attack: Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Heart
Attacks
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Heart
Block
American Heart Association |
Heart
Disease and Smoking: Why You Need To Quit
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Heart
Failure
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
Heart
Failure
American Academy of Family Physicians |
High
Blood Pressure
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute |
High
Blood Pressure
American Heart Association |
High
Blood Pressure - Monitoring at Home
American Academy of Family Physicians |
High
Blood Pressure - What Can Be Done
American Heart Association |
Innocent
Heart Murmurs
American Heart Association |
Minimally
Invasive Heart Surgery
American Heart Association |
Mitral
Valve and Mitral Valve Prolapse
American Heart Association |
Open
Heart Surgery Statistics
American Heart Association |
Pacemaker
American Heart Association |
Pericardium & Pericarditis
American Heart Association |
Rheumatic
Heart Disease & Rheumatic Fever
American Heart Association |
Stent
Procedure
American Heart Association |
Syncope
American Heart Association |
Target
Heart Rates
American Heart Association |
Unstable
Angina
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research |
Wolff-Parkinson-White
American Heart Association
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Resources |
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Emotions and Development of Children
Nemours Foundation |
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Development
Bright Futures |
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Children's Health Issues
Nemours Foundation |
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Information for Children
Nemours Foundation |
| Parent's
Place
Parent's Place
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
National Institute of Mental Health |
Bedwetting
American Academy of Pediatrics |
Childcare:
What's Best For Your Family
American Academy of Pediatrics |
Day
Care: Choosing a Good Center
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Toddlers:
When Yours Doesn't Want To Eat
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Toilet
Training Your Child
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Your
Child's Growth
American Academy of Pediatrics
|
| Dentistry |
| General
Resources |
| Pediatric
Dentistry - Information for Parents
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Bad
Breath
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Mouth
and Teeth: How To Keep Them Healthy
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Teeth:
How To Care For Your Child's
American Academy of Family Physicians
|
| Disease
Prevention |
| General
Resources |
Childhood
Safety
Nemours Foundation |
Preventing
Strokes
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
Traveler's
Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Vaccines
- General Information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
You
Can Quit Smoking
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
|
| Patient
Handouts |
1999
Immunization Schedule
American Academy of Pediatrics |
Breast
Self-Examination
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Chickenpox
Vaccine (Varicella)
American Academy of Pediatrics |
Diet
and Exercise: Healthy Balance for a Healthy Heart
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Exercises
to Minimize Problems with Back Pain
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
Falls:
How To Lower Your Risk
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Food
Choices to Help Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Food
Choices to Help Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Guns
and Your Family
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Healthy
Living Tips
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Heat-Related
Illness: What You Can Do To Prevent It
American Academy of Family Physicians |
How
to Prevent Skin Cancer
American Academy of Family Physician |
How
to Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage
American Academy of Family Physician |
Immunizations
for Adults
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Prostate
Cancer Screening
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Smokeless
Tobacco: Tips on How To Stop
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Smoking
Cessation in Recovering Alcoholics
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Smoking: "Why Do I Smoke?" Quiz
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Stroke:
Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Sun
Protection for Children
American Academy of Dermatology |
The
Nicotine Patch
American Academy of Family Physicians |
The
Sun and Your Skin
American Academy of Dermatology |
Vaccination
for Hepatitis A & B
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Vaccine
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Vaccine
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Vaccine
- Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTP and DTaP)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Vaccine
- Haemophilus Influenza type B (Hib)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Vaccine
- Influenza
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Vaccine
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine (MMR)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Vaccine
- Pneumococcal
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Vaccine
- Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Vaccines
- Childhood Immunization Schedule
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Vaccines
- Hepatitis A
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Vaccines
- Hepatitis B
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
|
| Ear,
Nose & Throat |
| General
Resources |
| Middle
Ear Fluid in Young Children
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Hearing
Problems in Children
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Hearing:
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Rhinitis
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology |
| Sinusitis
American Academy of Family Physicians
|
| Emergencies
and First Aid |
| Patient
Handouts |
Cat
and Dog Bites
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Emotional & Mental Health
|
| General
Resources |
Alcoholism-
Frequently Asked Questions
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism |
Mental
Illnesses Affecting Teenagers
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
| Psychiatric
Disorder Affecting Children - Facts for Families
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|
| Emotional and Mental Health |
| Patient
Handouts |
ADHD
in Children
American Academy of Family Physicians |
ADHD:
Does My Child Have It?
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Alcohol
Withdrawal Syndrome
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Alcohol
or Drug Abuse Recovery: Your Doctor Can Help You
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Anorexia
Nervosa
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Autism
National Institute of Mental Health |
Child
Behavior: What Parents Can Do To Change Their Child's Behavior
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Dementia:
Caring for Your Loved One
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Depression
Is a Treatable Illness
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research |
Depression:
How Medicine Can Help
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Drinking:
It Can Spin Your World Around
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Dysthymic
Disorder: When Depression Lingers
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Learning
Disabilities
National Institute of Mental Health |
Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder: What Is It and How To Treat It
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Panic
Disorder: Panic Attacks and Agoraphobia
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Schizophrenia
National Institute of Mental Health |
Schizophrenia:
New Medicines
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Seasonal
Affective Disorder
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Sleepwalking
in Children
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Somatoform
Disorder: How To Cope With It
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Stress:
Who Has Time for It?
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Temper
Tantrums
American Academy of Pediatrics |
| Understanding
the Child with ADHD
American Academy of Pediatrics
|
| Endocrine
(Hormones) |
| General
Resources |
Diabetes
Information
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
|
| Endocrine & Metabolic Diseases
National Institute on Diabetes and Digestive
and Kidney Diseases
|
| Medical
Organizations |
| American
Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Diabetes
and Exercise
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Diabetes
and Nutrition
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Diabetes:
How To Use Insulin
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Diabetes:
Insulin Lispro
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Diabetic
Neuropathy: What You Can Do About It
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Gestational
Diabetes: What It Means for Me and My Baby
American Academy of Family Physicians |
| Hyperparathyroidism:
What It Is and How It's Treated
American Academy of Family Physicians
|
| Eye |
| General
Resources |
Glaucoma
Glaucoma Foundation |
Macular
Degeneration
Macular Degeneration Foundation |
| The
Eye - NOAH
City University of New York
|
| Medical
Organizations |
American
Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
| National
Eye Institute
National Eye Institute
|
| Gastrointestinal |
| General
Resources |
Digestive
Diseases
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
|
Digestive
Health Tips
American College of Gastroenterology |
Overview
of Digestive Diseases
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
The
Digestive Diseases Dictionary
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Your
Digestive System and How it Works
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
| Your
Digestive System and How it Works
American Gastroenterological Association
|
| Medical
Organizations |
| Crohn's
and Colitis Foundation |
| Hepatitis
B Foundation
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Bleeding
in the Digestive Tract
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Celiac
Disease
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Cirrhosis
of the Liver
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Common
GI problems
American College of Gastroenterology |
Constipation
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Constipation
in Children
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Crohn's
Disease
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
EGD
-Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Fecal
Incontinence
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Gallbladder
Removal: Laparoscopic Method
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Gallstones
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Gas
in the Digestive Tract
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
H.
Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Heartburn
American Gastroenterological Association |
Hemorrhoids
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Inflammatory
Bowel Disease
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Inguinal
Hernia
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Intussusceptions
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome
American Gastroenterological Association |
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome in Children
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Lactose
Intolerance
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Pancreatitis
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Portal
Hypertension
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Proctitis
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Spitting
Up in Babies
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Stool
Soiling in Children
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Traveler's
Diarrhea
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Ulcerative
Colitis
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Ulcers
and H. pylori Infection
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Understanding
GI Bleeding
American College of Gastroenterology |
| Zollinger-Ellison
Syndrome
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
| General
Information |
| General
Resources |
Atlas
of the Human Body
American Medical Association |
Choosing
and Using a Health Plan
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research |
Common
Medical Conditions in Spanish
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research |
Healthfinder:
Index of Medical Resources
U.S.Department of Health and Human Services |
Index
of Patient Handouts
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Medical
News
Reuters |
| PubMed
- Medline Access
National Library of Medicine
|
| Medical
Organizations |
| American
Academy of Family Physicians |
| American
Osteopathic Association
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Advance
Directives and Do Not Resuscitate Orders
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Domestic
Violence: Protecting yourself and your children
American Academy of Family Physicians |
| Hospice
Care in the Nursing Home
American Academy of Family Physicians
|
| Infections |
| General
Resources |
Common
Childhood Infections
Nemours Foundation |
Index
of Infectious Diseases
National Center of Infectious Diseases |
| STD
Facts
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
|
| Medical
Organizations |
| Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Bacterial
Vaginosis
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Cat-Scratch
Disease
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Chlamydial
Infections
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Chronic
Hepatitis C: Disease Management
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Chronic
Viral Hepatitis
American Gastroenterological Association |
Common
Childhood Infections
American Academy of Pediatrics |
Common
Cold
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
Diarrhea & Dehydration
American Academy of Pediatrics |
E.
coli Infection
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Ear
Infections & Children
American Academy of Pediatrics |
Flu
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
Genital
Warts
American Academy of Family Physicians |
HIV
Journal of the American Medical Association |
HIV
Infection : Coping With the Diagnosis
American Academy of Family Physicians |
HIV
Infection in Women
American Academy of Family Physicians |
HIV
Medicines: Taking Them on Schedule
American Academy of Family Physicians |
HIV
and Pregnancy: What Is the Risk to My Baby?
American Academy of Family Physicians |
HIV/AIDS:
Starting Medicines
American Academy of Family Physicians |
HIV:
How To Avoid Infections If You're HIV Positive
American Academy of Family Physicians |
HIV:
Medicines for People Who Are HIV-Positive
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Hepatitis
A, B. and C
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Hepatitis
B and C
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Hepatitis
C
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Herpes
Simplex
American Academy of Dermatology |
Herpes
Zoster
American Academy of Dermatology |
Mononucleosis
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Pelvic
Inflammatory Disease (PID)
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Pets
and Parasites
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Pinworms
and Your Child
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Pneumonia
American Lung Association |
Prevention
and Treatment of Influenza & the Common Cold
American Lung Association |
Repeated
Infections in Children
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Rotavirus
American Academy of Pediatrics |
STDs:
Learn How To Protect Yourself
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Toxoplasmosis
and Pregnancy
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Tuberculosis:
The Meaning of a Positive Test
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Tuberculosis:
Treatment of Active Tuberculosis
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Tuberculosis:
Treatment of Tuberculosis Infection
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Urinary
Tract Infections in Children
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Vaginal
Yeast Infections
American Academy of Family Physicians |
| Viral
Hepatitis: An Epidemic in the Making
American Gastroenterological Association
|
| Insurance |
| Patient
Handouts |
| Aetna
|
| Blue
Cross & Blue Shield |
| Cigna
|
| Focus
Healthcare |
| Humana
|
| Pacificare
|
| Prudential
|
State
Infertility Insurance Laws
American Society of Reproductive Medicine |
| United
Healthcare
|
| Medical
Tests & Procedures |
| General
Resources |
Angioplasty
PTCA 20th Anniversary Project |
Blood
Transfusion Safety
Food and Drug Administration |
Common
Blood Tests
American Medical Association |
Common
Radiology Tests
American Medical Association |
High
Blood Pressure - Treat It for Life
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
Organ
Transplantation
National Institutes of Health |
| Pain
Control After Surgery
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Autopsy:
Questions and Answers
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Colonoscopy
American Gastroenterological Association |
ERCP
American Gastroenterological Association |
Echocardiography
American Society of Echocardiography |
Exercise
Stress Test
American Heart Association |
Lower
GI series
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Radiation
Fact Sheet
National Institutes of Health |
Sigmoidoscopy
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Thallium
Stress Test
American Heart Association |
Ultrasound
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine |
Understanding
Your Hepatitis B Blood Test
Hepatitis B Foundation |
Upper
Endoscopy
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Upper
GI Endoscopy
American Gastroenterological Association |
Upper
GI series
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Vasectomy
Safety
National Institutes of Health |
| When
You Need an Operation
American College of Surgeons
|
| Medications |
| General
Resources |
Drug
Database
Pharmaceutical Information Network |
| Nonprescription
Pain Relievers
National Institutes of Health
|
| Patient
Handouts |
ADHD
Medicine
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Antibiotics:
When They Can and Can't Help
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Antidepressants:
Medicine for Depression
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Antihistamines
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Aspirin
in Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention
American Heart Association |
Cholesterol
Lowering Drugs
American Heart Association |
Chronic
Pain Medicines
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Digoxin:
A Medicine for Heart Problems
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Drug
Reactions
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Harmful
Effects of Medicines on the Digestive Tract
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Medicine
and Food: When They Don't Mix
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Medicine
and Your Child: How To Give the Right Dose
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Melatonin
American Academy of Family Physicians |
NSAIDS
and Peptic Ulcer Disease
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
|
Nasal
Sprays: How To Use Them Correctly
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Pain
Control After Surgery: Pain Medicines
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Steroid
Medicines: How To Stop Safely
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Viagra
Food and Drug Administration |
Weight
Loss Medicines
American Academy of Family Physicians |
| Your
Child & Antibiotics
American Academy of Pediatrics
|
| Musculoskeletal |
| General
Resources |
Arthritis
and Musculoskeletal Conditions
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
|
Common
Orthopedic Conditions
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons |
Foot
Health
American Podiatric Medical Association |
| What
is Raynaud's Phenomenon
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Back
Injury Prevention - Do Back Belts Work?
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health |
Back
Pain
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
Back
Injury Prevention - Think Before You Lift
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Botulinum
Toxin Injections: A Treatment for Muscle Spasms
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health |
Cast
Care
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Fibromyalgia
and Exercise
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Fibromyalgia:
What It Is and How To Manage It
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Flat
Feet in Children
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Intoeing
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Knee
Problems
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
|
Lifting
Safety: Tips To Help Prevent Back Injuries
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Lower
Back Problems
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research |
Lumbar
Spinal Canal Stenosis: A Common Cause of Back and Leg Pain
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Metabolic
Diseases of Muscle
Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Osgood-Schlatter
Disease: A Cause of Knee Pain in Children
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Osteoporosis
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology |
Plantar
Fasciitis: A Common Cause of Heel Pain
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Rheumatological
Conditions
American College of Rheumatology |
Rotator
Cuff Exercises
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Scoliosis
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Sever's
Disease: A Common Cause of Heel Pain
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Shoulder
Pain
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Shoulder
Problems
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
|
Slipped
Capital Femoral Epiphysis
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Systemic
Lupus Erythematosus - Handout
National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Arthritis
and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases |
| Transient
Synovitis of the Hip: A Cause of Hip Pain in Children
American Academy of Family Physicians
|
| Neurological |
| General
Resources |
Acoustic
Neuroma
Acoustic Neuroma Foundation |
Chronic
Pain
Worldwide Congress of Pain |
Headaches
American Council for Headache Education Web Site |
Headaches
- National Headache Foundation
National Headache Foundation |
Migraine
Headache
American Medical Association |
| Neurological
Conditions A to Z
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
|
| Medical
Organizations |
| Epilepsy
Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation
|
| Patient
Handouts |
ALS
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Alzheimer's
Disease
National Institute of Mental Health |
Aphasia
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
|
Ataxia
National Ataxia Foundation |
Balance
Disorders
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
|
Benign
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Disease (CMT)
Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Cluster
Headaches
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Epilepsy
- Management
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Epilepsy
and Pregnancy
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Epilepsy-
What You Should Know
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Fainting:
What Causes It
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Febrile
Seizures: What Every Parent Should Know
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Friedreich's
Ataxia
Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Guillain
Barre Syndrome
Guillain Barre Syndrome Foundation |
Living
with Migraine Headaches
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Medical
Help for Chronic Pain
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Muscular
Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Myasthenia
Gravis
Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Myopathies
Polymyositis / Dermatomyositis |
Parkinson's
disease
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Polymyositis
/ Dermatomyositis
Polymyositis / Dermatomyositis |
Spinal
Muscular Atrophy
Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Stroke
- A Medical Emergency
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Stroke
Rehabilitation
American Academy of Family Physicians |
| Tension
Headaches
American Academy of Family Physicians
|
| Nutrition & Fitness |
| General
Resources |
Achieve
Your Healthy Weight
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
Body
Mass Index
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
Nutrition
Analysis Tool
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at University of
Illinois-Urbana/Champaign |
Nutrition
Basics
American Medical Association |
Nutrition
and Fitness in Children
Nemours Foundation |
Nutrition
and Obesity
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
|
| Step
by Step: Eating to Lower Your High Blood Cholesterol
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
|
| Medical
Organizations |
| American
Dietetic Association
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Choosing
Healthy, Low-Fat Foods
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Exercise
and Your Heart: A Guide to Physical Activity
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
Exercise:
How To Get Started
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Fiber:
How To Increase the Amount in Your Diet
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Guide
to Healthy Food Choices
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Infant
Formula
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Keeping
a Food Diary
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Pregnancy
and Exercise
American Academy of Family Physicians |
| Running:
Preventing Overuse Injuries
American Academy of Family Physicians
|
| Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| General
Resources |
Infertility
Information
Fertile Thoughts |
Infertility
Information
American Society of Reproductive Medicine |
Planned
Parenthood
Planned Parenthood |
| Pregnancy
- NOAH
City University of New York
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Bartholin
Gland Cyst
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Chronic
Pelvic Pain
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Colposcopy
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Diagnostic
Testing for Male Factor Infertility
American Society of Reproductive Medicine |
Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome: Why Pregnancy and Alcohol Don't Mix
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Frequently
Asked Questions About Fertility
American Society of Reproductive Medicine |
Genetic
Screening for Birth Defects
American Society of Reproductive Medicine |
Human
Papillomavirus and Genital Warts
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
In
Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
American Society of Reproductive Medicine |
Intracytoplasmic
Sperm Injection (ICSI)
American Society of Reproductive Medicine |
Loop
Electro surgical Excision Procedure
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Morning
Sickness
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Natural
Family Planning
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Norplant
Birth Control: Questions and Answers
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Ovarian
Cyst
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Pap
Smears: When Yours Is Slightly Abnormal
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Preeclampsia
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Pregnancy:
What To Expect When It's Past Your Due Date
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Preimplantation
Genetic Diagnosis
American Society of Reproductive Medicine |
Prenatal
Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Sexual
Dysfunction
American Society of Reproductive Medicine |
Stress
And Infertility
American Society of Reproductive Medicine |
| Unexplained
Infertility
American Society of Reproductive Medicine
|
| Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery |
| Medical
Organizations |
| American
Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
|
| Respiratory |
| General
Resources |
Air
Quality
American Lung Association |
Asthma
- Patient Information
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute |
Asthma
Information
American Lung Association |
Lung
Diseases A to Z
American Lung Association |
Pulmonary
Information
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute |
Sleep
Disorders
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute |
| The
Asthma Management Model System
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Acute
Bronchitis
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Asthma
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology |
Asthma:
Eight Questions To Ask When It Doesn't Get Better
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Asthma:
Taking Medicines Safely
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Bronchiolitis
and Your Child
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Bronchoscopy
American College of Chest Physicians |
Chronic
Bronchitis
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Chronic
Cough: Causes and Cures
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Croup
and Your Child
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Emphysema
American Lung Association |
Flu
(Influenza)
American Lung Association |
Getting
Your Asthma Under Control
American College of Chest Physicians |
Mechanical
Ventilation
American College of Chest Physicians |
Metered-Dose
Inhaler: How To Use It Correctly
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Occupational
Asthma
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology |
Occupational
Respiratory Diseases: Your Workplace and Your Lungs
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Outdoor
Air Pollution: Possible Health Effects
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Pulmonary
Fibrosis and Interstitial Lung Disease
American Lung Association |
Pulmonary
Rehabilitation
American College of Chest Physicians |
Respiratory
Distress Syndrome (RDS)
American Lung Association |
Sarcoidosis
American Lung Association |
Sleep
Apnea
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Taking
Control: A Guide for People with Asthma
American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology |
| Tuberculosis
American Lung Association
|
| Skin |
| General
Resources |
Alopecia
Areata
National Alopecia Areata Foundation |
Psoriasis
National Psoriasis Foundation |
Rosacea
National Rosacea Society |
| Scleroderma
Scleroderma Foundation
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Acne
American Academy of Dermatology |
Aging
Skin
American Academy of Dermatology |
Allergic
Contact Rashes
American Academy of Dermatology |
Athlete's
Foot
American Academy of Dermatology |
Black
Skin
American Academy of Dermatology |
Cosmetics & Skin Care Products
American Academy of Dermatology |
Darker
Side of Tanning
American Academy of Dermatology |
Diabetes
Foot Care
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Eczema
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Eczema
/Atopic Dermatitis
American Academy of Dermatology |
Eczema:
Tips on How To Care for Your Skin
American Academy of family Physicians |
Excess
Hair (Hirsutism)
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Hair
Loss
American Academy of Dermatology |
Hair
Loss and Its Causes
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Hand
Eczema
American Academy of Dermatology |
Incision
Care
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Ingrown
Toenails
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Lichen
Planus
American Academy of Dermatology |
Moles
American Academy of Dermatology |
Nail
Health
American Academy of Dermatology |
Pityriasis
Rosea
American Academy of Dermatology |
Poison
Ivy & Poison Oak
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
Pressure
Sores
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Psoriasis
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Rosacea
American Academy of Dermatology |
Rosacea
and Its Treatment
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Scabies
American Academy of Dermatology |
Seborrheic
Dermatitis
American Academy of Dermatology |
Seborrheic
Dermatitis: What It Is and How To Treat It
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Seborrheic
Keratoses
American Academy of Dermatology |
Spider
Vein, Varicose Vein Therapy
American Academy of Dermatology |
Tinea
Versicolor
American Academy of Dermatology |
Ultraviolet
Index
American Academy of Dermatology |
Urticaria
Hives
American Academy of Dermatology |
Vascular
Birthmarks
American Academy of Dermatology |
Vitiligo
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
|
Warts
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Warts:
How They Are Removed by Freezing Them
American Academy of Family Physicians |
What's
in a Scar
American Academy of Dermatology |
| Your
Skin and Your Dermatologist
American Academy of Dermatology
|
| Urology |
| General
Resources |
Kidney
Diseases
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
|
| Urologic
Diseases
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
|
| Patient
Handouts |
Bedwetting
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Benign
Prostatic Hyperplasia
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Circumcision
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Diabetes
Insipidus
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Incontinence
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research |
Painful
Urination
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Polycystic
Kidney Disease
American Academy of Family Physicians |
