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A1c Test

Abacavir

Abacavir, Dolutegravir, and Lamivudine

Abacavir, Lamivudine, and Zidovudine

Abaloparatide Injection

Abatacept Injection

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test?

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery

Abdominal Fullness or Bloating

Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger

Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older

Abdominal Pain Causes

Abdominal Ultrasound

Abdominal X-Ray

Abemaciclib

Abiraterone

Abnormal Pap Test

Abnormal Pap Test While Pregnant

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Should I Have a Hysterectomy?

Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

AbobotulinumtoxinA Injection

Abrocitinib

Abscessed Tooth

Absence Epilepsy

Absorbent Products for Urinary Incontinence

Abuse in Vulnerable Adults

Abuse: Signs of Abuse-Related Injuries

Abusive Head Trauma

Acalabrutinib

Acamprosate

Acarbose

Accidental Needle Sticks

Acebutolol

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen and Codeine

Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine

Acetaminophen Injection

Acetaminophen Rectal

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy

Acetazolamide

Acetylcysteine Oral Inhalation

Achilles Tendon Problems

Achilles Tendon Tear

Acid-Reducing Medicines

Acitretin

ACL Injury: Exercises to Do Before Treatment

ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery?

Aclidinium Oral Inhalation

Acne

Acne: Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Acne: Treatment With Antibiotics

Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide

Acne: Treatment with Isotretinoin

Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid

Acquired Von Willebrand Disease

Actinic Keratosis

Active Listening

Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer

Acupuncture

Acupuncture (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Acupuncture (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]

Acute Bronchitis

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Acute Kidney Injury

Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Acute Pancreatitis

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)

Acyclovir

Acyclovir Buccal

Acyclovir Injection

Acyclovir Ophthalmic

Acyclovir Topical

Adagrasib

Adalimumab Injection

Adapalene

Added Sugars

Addison's Disease

Adefovir

Adenomyosis

ADHD and Hyperactivity

ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School

ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done

ADHD: Impulsivity and Inattention

ADHD in Adults: Behavioral Strategies

ADHD: Symptoms in Adults

ADHD: Tests for Other Disorders

Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery

Adjustment to Cancer: Anxiety and Distress (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Adjustment to Cancer: Anxiety and Distress (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]

Adolescent Sensory and Motor Development

Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine Injection

Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Test

Aducanumab-avwa Injection

Adult Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Adult Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Adult Immunization Schedule

Adult Primary Liver Cancer Treatment: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Advance Care Planning

Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support?

Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis?

Advance Directive: What to Include

Afatinib

Aflibercept Injection

After Childbirth: Coping and Adjusting at Home With Your Baby

After Childbirth: Pelvic Bone Problems

After Childbirth: Urination and Bowel Problems

Agalsidase beta Injection

Age-Related Hearing Loss

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Aggression in Young Children

Aging Well: Making Your Home Fall-Proof

Agitation and Dementia

Agnostic Cancer Therapies (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

AIDS-Related Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

AIDS-Related Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Test

Alan's Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack

Albendazole

Albiglutide Injection

Albumin Urine Test

Albuterol

Albuterol and Ipratropium Oral Inhalation

Albuterol Oral Inhalation

Alcaftadine Ophthalmic

Alcohol and Drug Use

Alcohol and Drugs: When to Get Help for an Intoxicated Person

Alcohol and Substance Use in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy

Alcohol Problems: Helping Someone Get Treatment

Alcohol Problems: How to Stop Drinking

Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol Withdrawal

Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy

Aldesleukin

Aldosterone in Blood Test

Aldosterone in Urine Test

Alectinib

Alemtuzumab Injection (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia)

Alemtuzumab Injection (Multiple Sclerosis)

Alendronate

Alfuzosin

Alirocumab Injection

Aliskiren

Alitretinoin

Alkaline Phosphatase Test

Allen Test

Allergic Reaction

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic Rhinitis: Common Triggers

Allergies

Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers

Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers

Allergies: Controlling Cockroaches

Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot

Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child

Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy

Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots?

Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies?

Allergies to Insect Stings

Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis

Allergy Shots for Asthma

Allergy Shots for Insect Stings

Allergy Tests

Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)

Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant

Allopurinol

Allopurinol Injection

Almotriptan

Alogliptin

Alopecia Areata

Alosetron

Alpelisib

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency Testing

Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test

Alprazolam

Alprostadil Urogenital

Altitude Sickness

Altretamine

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide

Alvimopan

Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Coping With Sundowning

Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Maintaining Good Nutrition

Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Making the Most of Remaining Abilities

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines?

Amantadine

Amblyopia

Amblyopia: Wearing an Eye Patch

Ambrisentan

Ambulatory Electrocardiogram (EKG)

American Heart Association Healthy Diet Guidelines

Amifostine Injection

Amikacin Injection

Amikacin Oral Inhalation

Amiloride

Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide

Aminocaproic Acid

Aminocaproic Acid Injection

Aminolevulinic Acid Topical

Aminophylline

Amiodarone

Amisulpride Injection

Amitriptyline

Amivantamab-vmjw Injection

Amlexanox

Amlodipine

Amlodipine and Benazepril

Ammonia Test

Ammonium Lactate Topical

Amniocentesis

Amoxapine

Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid

Amphetamine

Amphotericin B Lipid Complex Injection

Amphotericin B Liposomal Injection

Ampicillin

Ampicillin and Sulbactam Injection

Ampicillin Injection

Amylase Test

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Anabolic Steroids

Anagrelide

Anakinra

Anal Cancer

Anal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Anal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]

Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Anal Fissure

Anastrozole

Andy's Story: Finding Your Own Routine When You Have Diabetes

Anemia

Anemia During Pregnancy

Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD)

Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease

Anesthesia

Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behavior

Angina

Angiogram

Angiogram of the Head and Neck

Angiogram of the Lung

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

Anifrolumab-fnia Injection

Animal and Human Bites

Ankle Sprain

Ankle-Brachial Index Test

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Anorexia: Learning New Eating Behaviors

Anorexia: Learning to Trust Others

Anorexia Nervosa

Anosmia

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery

Anthrax

Anthrax Vaccine

Antibiotic Sensitivity Test

Antibiotics

Antibody Tests for Lupus

Anticoagulants

Antidepressant Withdrawal

Antidepressants

Antigen Tests for Giardiasis

Antihistamines

Antineoplastons (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Antineoplastons (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]

Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Test

Antioxidants

Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy

Antiplatelets

Antipsychotic Medicines

Antipyrine-Benzocaine Otic

Antiretroviral Medicines for HIV

Antisperm Antibody Test

Antithyroid Antibody Tests

Anxiety

Anxiety During and After Pregnancy

Anxiety: Stop Negative Thoughts

Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Dissection

Aortic Valve Regurgitation

Aortic Valve Regurgitation: Deciding About Surgery

Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery

Aortic Valve Stenosis

Aortobifemoral Bypass Surgery

Apalutamide

Apixaban

Apomorphine Injection

Apomorphine Sublingual

Appendicitis

Appointment for a New Problem

Appreciating Your Child's Personality

Apraclonidine Ophthalmic

Apremilast

Aprepitant

Aprepitant/Fosaprepitant Injection

Aprocitentan

Arachnoiditis

Arformoterol Oral Inhalation

Aripiprazole

Aripiprazole Injection

Arm Injuries

Arm Problems, Noninjury

Armodafinil

Arnica

Aromatherapy (Essential Oils Therapy)

Aromatherapy With Essential Oils (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Aromatherapy With Essential Oils (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]

Arrhythmias and Sexual Activity

Arsenic Trioxide Injection

Artemether and Lumefantrine

Arterial Blood Gases (ABG) Test

Arthritis: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis: Shots for Knee Pain

Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery?

Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery?

Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

Arthrogram (Joint X-Ray)

Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthroscopy for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)

Artificial Nails: Problems and Treatment

Artificial Rupture of the Membranes

Artificial Sphincter for Urinary Incontinence in Men

Arturo's Story: Getting Support for Making a Change

Asbestos and Lung Cancer

Asciminib

Ascites and Liver Disease

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Asenapine

Asenapine Transdermal Patch

Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP)

Asparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi Injection

Asparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywn Injection

Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Test

Aspirin

Aspirin and Extended-Release Dipyridamole

Aspirin and Omeprazole

Aspirin, Butalbital, and Caffeine

Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation

Aspirin Rectal

Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?

Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke

Assess Your Drug Use

Assessing PTSD

Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge

Assistive Devices and Orthotics

Assistive Devices for People With Disabilities

Asthma

Asthma Action Plan

Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone

Asthma and GERD

Asthma and Vocal Cord Problems

Asthma and Wheezing

Asthma Attack

Asthma Diary

Asthma During Pregnancy

Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child

Asthma: Finding Your Triggers

Asthma: How to Overcome Treatment Obstacles

Asthma in Children

Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is

Asthma in Teens and Adults

Asthma: Measuring Peak Flow

Asthma: Overcoming Obstacles to Taking Medicines

Asthma: Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines

Asthma: Peak Expiratory Flow and Personal Best

Asthma: Symptoms of Difficulty Breathing

Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma

Asthma Treatment Goals

Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan

Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines

Asthma Zones

Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life

Atazanavir

Atazanavir and Cobicistat

Atenolol

Atezolizumab Injection

Atherosclerosis

Athlete's Foot

At-Home Genetic Tests

Atidarsagene Autotemcel Injection

Atogepant

Atomoxetine

Atorvastatin

Atovaquone

Atovaquone and Proguanil

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation and Daily Life

Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation?

Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Take an Anticoagulant to Prevent Stroke?

Atropine Ophthalmic

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Aura and Seizures

Auranofin

Autism and Vaccines

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Behavioral Training and Management

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Adults

Autoimmune Disease Tests

Autologous Stem Cell Transplant

Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

Autonomic Dysfunction

Autopsy

Avacopan

Avanafil

Avapritinib

Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis)

Avatrombopag

Avelumab Injection

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

Avoiding Emotional Eating: Making a Plan

Avoiding Infections in the Hospital

Avoiding Mercury in Fish

Avoiding Smoking Triggers

Avulsion Fracture

Axicabtagene Ciloleucel Injection

Axitinib

Ayurveda

Azacitidine

Azacitidine Injection

Azathioprine

Azelaic Acid Topical

Azelastine Nasal Spray

Azelastine Ophthalmic

Azilsartan

Azithromycin

Aztreonam Injection

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