- Causes of an Enlarged Spleen
- Causes of Thrombocytopenia
- Common Causes of Anemia
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- How Blood Is Obtained
- Major Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
- More About Some Causes of Anemia
- Some Causes of Excessive Bleeding
- Some Conditions That Disqualify People From Donating Blood
- Stages of Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Stages of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Symptoms of Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- What Is Cryoglobulinemia?
- Amount of Calcium in Some Foods
- Corticosteroids: Uses and Side Effects
- Drugs Used to Treat Gout
- How Imaging Tests Help in Diagnosing Nervous System Disorders
- Medications Used to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Risk Factors for Primary Osteoporosis
- Risk Factors for the Development of Gout
- Some Causes and Features of Low Back Pain
- Some Causes and Features of Neck Pain
- Some Causes and Features of Pain in a Single Joint
- Some Causes and Features of Pain in More Than One Joint
- Some Common Foot and Ankle Disorders by Location
- Some Disorders in Which Vasculitis Can Occur
- Some Risk Factors for Osteonecrosis
- Spotlight on Aging: Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Spotlight on Aging: Osteoarthritis
- Caring for Caregivers
- Causes of Coordination Disorders
- Causes of Seizures
- Changes in Behavior to Improve Sleep
- Common Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
- Comparing Delirium and Dementia
- Conditions That Cause or Contribute to Muscle Cramps
- Creating a Beneficial Environment for People With Dementia
- Delirium or Psychosis?
- Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
- Genetic Testing for Huntington Disease
- How Imaging Tests Help in Diagnosing Nervous System Disorders
- How Imaging Tests Help in Diagnosing Nervous System Disorders
- How Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Work
- Medications Used to Treat Parkinson Disease
- Medications Used to Treat Seizures
- Mental Status Testing
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- Preventing and Treating Problems After a Stroke
- Primary Tumors That Originate in or Near the Spinal Cord*
- Prion Diseases in Animals
- Some Causes and Features of Headaches
- Some Causes and Features of Memory Loss
- Some Causes and Features of Muscle Weakness
- Some Causes and Features of Numbness
- Some Causes and Features of Tremor
- Some Causes of Dystonia
- Some Causes of Noninfectious Meningitis
- Some Causes of Peripheral Nerve and Related Disorders
- Some Causes of Stupor and Coma
- Some Drugs That Interfere With Sleep
- Some Medications Used to Treat Migraines
- Some Medications Used to Treat Symptoms of Autonomic Disorders
- Some Tumors That Originate in or Near the Brain*
- Spotlight on Aging: Delirium
- Spotlight on Aging: Pain
- Spotlight on Aging: Strokes
- Testing a Person With Aphasia
- Testing Cranial Nerves
- Thanks for the Memories
- What Is a Neurologic Symptom?
- What Is Confusion?
- When the Foot Is Asleep
- Who Should Receive the Rabies Vaccine?
- ADHD: Epidemic or Over-Diagnosis?
- Apgar Score
- Bacterial Infections Preventable With Immunization*
- Common Asthma Triggers
- Developmental Milestones From Ages 18 Months to 6 Years*
- Developmental Milestones From Birth to Age 12 Months*
- Gastroenteritis as a Side Effect of Medications
- How Do Doctors Diagnose Kawasaki Disease?
- How Do Doctors Diagnose Rheumatic Fever?
- How to Take a Child’s Temperature
- Identifying Children and Adolescents at Risk of Suicide
- Levels of Intellectual Disability
- Medications for Hypertensive Emergencies in Children
- Medications for Hypertensive Urgencies in Children
- Physical Features of a Preterm Newborn
- Pituitary: The Master Gland
- Risk Factors for Hearing Impairment in Children
- Safe to Sleep: Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Signs of ADHD
- Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Some Antihypertensive Medications* for High Blood Pressure in Children
- Some Causes and Features of Cough in Children
- Some Causes and Features of Daytime Incontinence in Children
- Some Causes and Features of Diarrhea in Children
- Some Causes and Features of Nighttime Incontinence in Children
- Some Causes and Features of Vomiting in Infants, Children, and Adolescents
- Some Causes of Seizures in Newborns, Infants, and Children
- Some Common Causes and Features of Fever in Children
- Some Complications of Down Syndrome
- Some Examples of Birth Defects
- Some Medical Disorders That Cause Excessive Crying in Infants and Young Children
- Some Physical Causes and Features of Constipation in Infants and Children
- Some Types of Glycogen Storage Diseases
- Some Viral Infections in Children That Cause a Rash
- Symptoms of Depression in Children
- Three Common Reflexes of Newborns
- Tooth Eruption Times
- Tooth Eruption Times for Baby Teeth
- Types of Mucopolysaccharidoses
- Types of Tics
- Using Medications to Treat Seizures in Children
- Agents Used to Prevent or Treat Constipation
- Causes and Features of Anal Itching
- Foods and Beverages That May Cause Diarrhea
- Foods That Often Affect Gastrointestinal Function
- History in People With Acute Abdominal Pain
- Medications That Reduce Bowel Inflammation Caused by Crohn Disease
- Medications That Reduce Bowel Inflammation Caused by Ulcerative Colitis
- Medications Used to Treat Stomach Acid
- Physical Causes and Features of Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Some Causes and Features of Constipation
- Some Causes and Features of Diarrhea
- Some Causes and Features of Gas-Related Symptoms
- Some Causes and Features of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Some Causes and Features of Indigestion
- Some Causes and Features of Nausea and Vomiting
- Some Causes and Features of Persistent Hiccups
- Some Causes and Features of Swallowing Difficulty
- Some Causes of Abdominal Pain in Newborns, Infants, and Young Children
- Some Causes of Acute Pancreatitis
- Some Causes of Perforation
- Some Microorganisms That Cause Gastroenteritis
- Spotlight on Aging: Problems with Swallowing
- Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Causes of Undernutrition
- Comparing Soluble and Insoluble Fiber
- Estimated Number of Calories Needed Based on Age*, Sex, and Activity Level†
- Glycemic Index of Some Foods
- How Are Calories in Foods Measured?
- How Starvation Affects the Body
- Minerals
- Possible Problems With Tube Feeding
- Some Drugs and Medications That Cause Vitamin Deficiency
- Spotlight on Aging: Nutrition
- Spotlight on Aging: Undernutrition
- Vitamins
- What Can Cause Zinc Deficiency?
- Where’s the Fat?
- Chronic Disorders and Over-the-Counter Medications
- From Laboratory to Medicine Cabinet
- How to Reduce the Risk of Drug-Drug Interactions
- Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Treatments for Children
- Reading a Medication Label
- Reasons for Not Adhering to Treatment with Medication
- Recognizing Sedating Antihistamines
- Some Medication-Food Interactions
- Targets in The Body: Cell Receptors
- What’s In a Name?
- When Generic Substitution May Not Be Appropriate
- Measurement of Loudness
- Some Causes and Features of Anosmia
- Some Causes and Features of Dizziness
- Some Causes and Features of Ear Discharge
- Some Causes and Features of Earache
- Some Causes and Features of Hearing Loss
- Some Causes and Features of Nasal Congestion and Discharge
- Some Causes and Features of Nosebleeds
- Some Causes and Features of Sudden Hearing Loss
- Some Causes and Features of Tinnitus
- Some Infectious Causes and Features of Sore Throat
- Speech Without Vocal Cords
- Spotlight on Aging
- Spotlight on Aging: Dry Mouth
- How and Why Blindness Develops
- Medications Used to Treat Glaucoma
- Some Causes and Features of Blurred Vision
- Some Causes and Features of Bulging Eyes
- Some Causes and Features of Eye Flashes and Floaters
- Some Causes and Features of Eye Pain
- Some Causes and Features of Eye Redness
- Some Causes and Features of Eyelid Swelling
- Some Causes and Features of Sudden Loss of Vision
- Some Causes and Features of Unequal Pupils
- Some Causes and Features of Watery Eyes
- Some Causes of Double Vision When Both Eyes Are Open
- Spotlight on Aging: Vision Loss in Older Adults
- What Are Low-Vision Aids?
- What Is Pink Eye?
- Calories Expended During Exercise*
- Devices That Help People Function
- Differences Between Advance Directives and POLST
- Estimating Target Heart Rate
- Examples of Genetic Disorders
- Examples of Risk Factors for Health Problems
- How to Get a Second Opinion
- Is This Doctor the Right One?
- Major Organ Systems
- Medical Terms Related to Life-Sustaining Treatment
- Motivation for Starting an Exercise Program
- Safety 101
- Services to Know About
- Some Legal Terms Related to Health Care
- Some Reasons to Call a Doctor*
- Some Recommended Screening Tests*, †
- Some Strategies for Preventing Major Health Problems*
- Some Uses for Massage
- Spotlight On Aging: Rehabilitation
- Three Levels of Prevention
- Types of Heat Therapy
- Usual Maximum and Target Heart Rates
- What Can Interfere With Doing a Simple Activity?
- What Should Be in a Personal Medical Record?
- Antihypertensive Medications
- Causes of Myocarditis
- Classification of Blood Pressure in Adults*
- Classification of Heart Failure*
- CPR: How Effective Is It Really?
- Examples of Procedures That Require Preventive Antibiotics in the United States*
- Medications Used to Treat Coronary Artery Disease*
- Primary Lymphedemas
- Some Causes and Features of Chest Pain
- Some Causes and Features of Dizziness or Light-Headedness When Standing Up
- Some Causes and Features of Fainting
- Some Causes and Features of Limb Pain
- Some Causes and Features of Palpitations
- Some Causes and Features of Swelling
- Some Causes and Features of Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Some Causes of Low Blood Pressure
- Some Drugs Used to Treat Heart Failure
- Some Medications Used to Treat Arrhythmias
- Spotlight on Aging: Aortic Sclerosis
- Spotlight on Aging: Causes of Heart Failure in Older People
- Spotlight on Aging: High Blood Pressure
- Treatment for High Blood Pressure
- Types of Fat
- Types of Noncancerous Heart Tumors
- Acid-Base Disturbances and the Body's Response
- Common Side Effects of Injectable Antihyperglycemic Medications*
- Common Side Effects of Some Oral Antihyperglycemic Medications
- Complications of Diabetes
- Conditions That Occur With Certain Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
- Desirable Lipid Levels in Adults*
- Effects of Amyloid Buildup
- Hyperthyroidism Treatments
- Limiting Fat and Cholesterol in the Diet
- Lipid-Lowering Medications
- Major Hormones
- Major Lipoproteins: Lipid Carriers
- Pituitary: The Master Gland
- Spotlight on Aging: Hyperthyroidism in Older Adults
- Spotlight on Aging: Hypothyroidism in Older Adults
- Spotlight on Aging: Thyroid Gland Changes in Older Adults
- Spotlight on Aging: Water Balance
- Suppression of Adrenal Function by Corticosteroids
- What Causes SIADH?
- What Is Nelson Syndrome?
- What Makes the Potassium Level Decrease?
- What Makes the Potassium Level Increase?
- Aminoglycosides
- Aztreonam
- Bacteria in the Body
- Carbapenems
- Cephalosporins
- Clindamycin
- Common Opportunistic Infections Associated With AIDS
- Dalfopristin/Quinupristin
- Daptomycin
- Fluoroquinolones
- Fosfomycin
- Glycopeptides and Lipoglycopeptides
- Macrolides
- Medications for Serious Fungal Infections
- Metronidazole and Tinidazole
- Nitrofurantoin
- Nonprescription Remedies for Common Cold Symptoms
- Oxazolidinones
- Penicillins
- Polypeptides
- Protecting Adults Through Vaccines
- Rifamycins
- Risk Factors for Developing Opportunistic Fungal Infections
- Some Antiviral Medications for Herpesvirus Infections
- Some Causes of Fever Based on Risk Factors
- Some Drugs Used to Treat Tuberculosis
- Some Rickettsial and Related Infections
- Spotlight on Aging: Antibiotics
- Spotlight on Aging: Infections
- Spotlight On Aging: Tuberculosis
- Strategies for Preventing the Transmission of HIV
- Streptococci and Some Disorders They Cause
- Sulfonamides
- Tetracyclines
- Tigecycline
- Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole
- Tuberculosis: A Disease of Many Organs
- Types of Infectious Organisms
- Types of Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Viruses and Cancer: A Link
- What Is a Retrovirus?
- What Is the Risk of HIV Transmission During Sexual Activities?
- Annual Radiation Exposure in the United States
- CDC High-Priority Biological Agents and Toxins*
- Deciphering Medical Terms for Fractures
- Disorders Treated With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Medical Conditions That May Preclude Diving
- Medications That Can Cause Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
- Preventing Dog Bites
- Recognizing a Serious Head Injury
- Small, Shallow Burns
- Some Medications That Can Cause Serotonin Syndrome
- Some Moderately Poisonous Plants
- Spotlight on Aging: Dislocations
- Spotlight on Aging: Exercising Safely
- Spotlight on Aging: Heat-Related Concerns
- Spotlight on Aging: Injuries to Muscles, Bones, and Other Tissues
- Spotlight on Aging: Soft-Tissue Injuries
- Taking Care of a Cast
- Taking Care of a Cast
- Taking Care of a Cast
- Ways to Help Prevent Heat Disorders
- What Is Chronic Mountain Sickness?
- Common Methods and Strategies for Treating Prostate Cancer
- Factors Contributing to Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections
- Hemofiltration and Hemoperfusion: Other Ways of Filtering the Blood
- Major Causes of Acute Kidney Injury
- Obtaining a Clean-Catch Urine Sample
- Preventing Bladder Infections in Women
- Primary Glomerular Disorders That Can Cause Glomerulonephritis
- Primary Glomerular Disorders That Can Cause Nephrotic Syndrome
- Reasons for Dialysis in Kidney Failure
- Secondary Causes of Nephrotic Syndrome
- Secondary Causes of Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Some Causes and Features of Blood in the Urine
- Some Causes and Features of Excessive Urination
- Some Causes and Features of Painful Urination
- Some Causes and Features of Priapism
- Some Causes and Features of Scrotal Pain
- Some Causes and Features of Scrotal Swelling
- Some Causes of Glomerulonephritis
- Some Common Complications of Hemodialysis
- Some Common Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis
- Some Mechanisms of Incontinence
- Some Medications That Can Cause Incontinence
- Some Medications Used to Treat Urinary Incontinence
- Some Types of Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Air Quality Index*
- Causes of Interstitial Lung Diseases
- Comparing Types of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias*
- Disorders Similar to Work-Related Asthma
- Drugs Commonly Used to Treat Asthma
- How Is Community-Acquired Pneumonia Treated?
- Major Causes of Pleuritic Chest Pain
- Psittacosis: An Unusual Type of Pneumonia
- Some Causes and Features of Cough in Adults
- Some Causes and Features of Hemoptysis
- Some Causes and Features of Shortness of Breath
- Some Causes and Features of Wheezing
- Some Causes of Bronchiectasis
- Spotlight on Aging: Pneumonia
- Unusual Interstitial Lung Diseases
- What Causes Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
- What Causes Respiratory Failure?
- Workers at Risk of Environmental or Occupational Lung Disease
- Antipsychotic Drugs
- Definitions of Terminology Regarding Sex and Gender
- Drugs With Both Medical and Illicit Uses
- Medications Used to Treat Anxiety Disorders
- Medications Used to Treat Depression
- Mind and Body
- Recognizing Anorexia Nervosa
- Risk Factors for Suicidal Behavior
- Some Causes and Features of Personality and Behavior Changes
- Some Causes of Depression
- Some Causes of Mania
- Some Common Phobias*
- Some Examples of Controlled Substances
- Spotlight on Aging: Depression
- Suicide Intervention: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Suicide Intervention: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Types of Mental Health Care Professionals
- Anticholinergic: What Does It Mean?
- Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
- Checklist for Preventing Falls in the Home
- Choosing a Nursing Home
- Delaying the Need for a Long-Term Care Facility
- How the Body Ages: Some Normal Changes
- Looking for the Fountain of Youth
- Some Disorders That Affect Mainly Older Adults
- Studying Aging
- Types of Long-Term Care
- Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving
- What Services Can Be Provided in the Home?
- Are Tans Healthy?
- Common Causes of Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Fitzpatrick Skin Type Classification
- Medications Used to Treat Acne
- Mohs Microscopically Controlled Surgery
- Phototherapy: Using Ultraviolet Light to Treat Skin Disorders
- Some Antifungal Medications Applied to the Skin (Topical Medications)
- Some Causes and Features of Hair Loss
- Some Causes and Features of Hirsutism
- Some Causes and Features of Hives
- Some Causes and Features of Itching
- Some Causes of Excessive Sweating
- Some Medications and Substances That Sensitize the Skin to Sunlight
- Spotlight on Aging: Nail Disorders
- Spotlight on Aging: Pressure Sores
- The ABCDEs of Melanoma
- Using Lasers to Treat Skin Problems
- Alcoholics Anonymous: A Path to Recovery
- Classifying Alcohol-Related Disorders
- Common Products That Contain Volatile Solvents
- Common Types of Angiography
- Comparing Radiation Doses For Different Tests*
- Differences Between Conventional and Integrative Medicine
- Does Everyone Need a Test?
- Effects of Prolonged Alcohol Use
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Some Common Causes and Features of Involuntary Weight Loss
- Some Common Causes and Features of Prolonged or Chronic Fatigue
- Some Disorders Detected by Computed Tomography
- Some Drug Interactions With St. John's Wort
- Spotlight on Aging: Surgical Risk and Age
- Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal*
- The Costs of Smoking
- Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Useful Contacts for People Traveling Abroad
- Vaccines for International Travel*,†
- After Pregnancy and Childbirth (Postpartum): The Body’s Return to Normal
- After Pregnancy and Childbirth (Postpartum): When to Call the Doctor
- Breast Cancer: When to Start Screening Mammography?
- Children Who Witness Domestic Violence
- Common Breast Symptoms
- Comparing Contraceptive Methods
- Comparison of Fertility Awareness‒Based Methods of Contraception
- How Effective Is Contraception?
- How Effective Is Emergency Contraception?
- How Many Eggs?
- Maternal Age and Risk of Having a Baby With a Chromosomal Abnormality*
- Maternal Mortality Ratios in Selected Countries, 2020
- Medications That Can Cause Menstrual Periods to Stop
- Pregnancy: Week by Week
- Preventing or Managing Postpartum Blues
- Some Causes and Features of Amenorrhea
- Some Causes and Features of Menstrual Cramps
- Some Causes and Features of Nausea and Vomiting During Early Pregnancy
- Some Causes and Features of Nipple Discharge
- Some Causes and Features of Pelvic Pain During Early Pregnancy
- Some Causes and Features of Swelling During Late Pregnancy
- Some Causes and Features of Vaginal Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
- Some Causes and Features of Vaginal Bleeding During Late Pregnancy
- Some Causes of Pelvic Pain in Women
- Some Causes of Vaginal Bleeding in Infants and Children
- Some Causes of Vaginal Bleeding in Nonpregnant Women
- Some Causes of Vaginal Itching and Discharge in Children
- Some Causes of Vaginal Itching or Discharge
- Some Genetic Disorders That Can Be Detected Before Birth
- Some Medications and Risk of Problems During Pregnancy*
- Some Medications Used to Treat Symptoms and Effects of Menopause
- Some Medications Used to Treat Vaginal Yeast Infections
- Some Types of Vaginitis
- Spotlight on Aging: Sexual Dysfunction in Older Women
- Staging Cancers of the Female Reproductive System*
- Symptoms That Can Occur in Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Timing and the Effects of Medications During Pregnancy
- Treating Breast Cancer Based on Type and Stage
- Understanding Medical Terms for Menstrual Cycle Problems*
- Understanding the Language of Pregnancy Loss
- Weight Gain During Pregnancy
- What Affects Sexual Function in Women?
- What Are the Risks of Developing Breast Cancer?
- What Causes Infertility in Men?
- When a Parent Has an Abnormal Gene
- Who Should Consider Genetic Screening?