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caefiss reports
caesarean delivery
caesarean section
caesarean section
caesarean section incisions
caffeine during pregnancy
cage questionnaire for alcohol problems
calcific tendinitis
calcitonin
calcium
calcium (ca) in blood test
calcium (ca) in urine test
calcium channel blocker medicines
calcium deposits and tendinitis (calcific tendinitis)
calcium supplements
calf muscle
calf muscle injury
calf stretch
calf stretch (back knee straight)
calf stretch (both knees bent)
calluses and corns
calluses and corns
calluses and corns: protective padding
calluses and corns: using pumice stones
calluses on the foot
calming your mind with mindfulness-based stress reduction (mbsr)
calories
cal's story: learning to exercise when you have copd
campylobacteriosis
canada's food guide
canadian organic logo and usda organic seal
cancer
cancer: adjusting over time
cancer antigen 125 (ca-125) test
cancer: controlling cancer pain
cancer: controlling nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy
cancer: dealing with stress
cancer during pregnancy
cancer: finding peace in spirituality
cancer: finding your strength
cancer: help for fatigue
cancer: home treatment for constipation
cancer: home treatment for diarrhea
cancer: home treatment for fatigue
cancer: home treatment for mouth sores
cancer: home treatment for nausea or vomiting
cancer: home treatment for pain
cancer: home treatment for sleep problems
cancer: how it affects your relationships
cancer: how to talk to your children
cancer in the colon
cancer: life after treatment
cancer pain
cancer: preparing for hair loss from chemotherapy
cancer staging and grading
cancer support: being an active patient
cancer support: coping with cancer treatments
cancer support: dealing with emotions and fears
cancer support: family, friends, and relationships
cancer support: finding out that you have cancer
cancer support: life after treatment
cancer support: managing stress
cancer support: when your cancer comes back or gets worse
cancer treatment and infertility
cancer treatment: help for mouth and throat problems
cancer treatment: help for when you feel sick or lose your appetite
cancer: understanding your feelings
cancer: when you first find out
cancer: your support network
canker sore
canker sores
canker sores
cannabis
capsaicin
capsaicin
capsaicin for osteoarthritis
carbohydrate
carbohydrate foods
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and blood sugar
carbon dioxide (co2) test
carbon dioxide laser
carbon dioxide laser treatment for abnormal cervical cell changes
carbon monoxide (co) test
carbon monoxide poisoning
carbon monoxide poisoning
carbon monoxide poisoning
carbon monoxide poisoning: protecting your home
carcinoembryonic antigen (cea) test
carcinoid syndrome
cardiac arrest
cardiac blood pool scan
cardiac cachexia
cardiac catheterization
cardiac catheterization and coronary angiogram
cardiac catheterization: before your procedure
cardiac catheterization in children
cardiac catheterization laboratory
cardiac catheterization: returning home
cardiac device monitoring
cardiac electrophysiologist
cardiac enzyme studies
cardiac ischemia: fast facts
cardiac output
cardiac perfusion scan
cardiac rehab: how it can help
cardiac rehabilitation
cardiac rehabilitation: emotional health benefits
cardiac rehabilitation: exercise
cardiac rehabilitation: home program
cardiac rehabilitation: hospital program
cardiac rehabilitation: lifestyle changes
cardiac rehabilitation: maintenance program
cardiac rehabilitation: medicine and exercise
cardiac rehabilitation: monitoring your body's response to exercise
cardiac rehabilitation: outpatient program
cardiac rehabilitation (rehab)
cardiac rehabilitation team
cardiac rehabilitation: weight and resistance training
cardiac rehab: what is it?
cardiac tamponade
cardiologist
cardiomyopathy
cardiovascular surgeon
cardiovascular system
care at the end of life
care for an indwelling urinary catheter
care for a skin wound
care for a skin wound
care for minor burns
caregiver support: talking about advance care planning
caregiver tips
caregiving: adult underwear for incontinence
caregiving: fingernail care
caregiving: foot and toenail care
caregiving: helping someone get in and out of a car
caregiving: helping someone with eating
caregiving: how to give a bed bath
caregiving: how to help with a shower
caregiving: how to help with a sink bath
caregiving: how to prepare
caregiving: how to turn a person in bed
caregiving: how to turn someone in bed
caregiving: making a home safe
caregiving: overview of personal care
caregiving: preventing rashes in the groin area
caregiving: reducing germs and infection in the home
caregiving: shaving an adult
caregiving: skin care for immobile adults
caregiving: take care of yourself too
caregiving: using a bedpan or urinal
caregiving: using a bedside commode (toilet)
caregiving: using disposable gloves
caregiving: washing and styling hair
caregiving: washing soiled clothes and linens
care in the hospital: bleeding prevention and blood thinners
care in the hospital: central vascular access device (cvad)
care in the hospital: chg bathing
care in the hospital: preventing a urinary catheter infection
care in the hospital: preventing pressure injuries
care of an insect sting
caring for a baby's nails
caring for a baby with neonatal abstinence syndrome (nas)
caring for a drain after surgery
caring for adults with autism
caring for more than one baby
caring for your child's drain after surgery
caring for your child's iv site
caring for your child's tracheostomy
caring for your feeding tube
caring for your implanted port
caring for your iv site
caring for your newborn: diapers
caring for your newborn: feeding
caring for your newborn: sleeping
caring for your newborn: umbilical cord
caring for your picc or central iv line
caring for yourself after cesarean delivery
caring for yourself after vaginal delivery
caring for yourself while your baby is in the nicu
caring for your skin when you have diabetes
caring for your stoma and ostomy bag
caring for your tracheostomy
caring for your urinary catheter
carole's story: taking medicine right away to stop a migraine
carotid artery
carotid artery disease
carotid artery procedure: how others decided
carotid artery procedures: stroke prevention
carotid artery stenosis
carotid artery stenting
carotid artery stenting
carotid artery stenting: before your procedure
carotid artery stenting: returning home
carotid endarterectomy
carotid endarterectomy
carotid endarterectomy: before your surgery
carotid endarterectomy: returning home
carpal tunnel
carpal tunnel release surgery
carpal tunnel syndrome
carpal tunnel syndrome
carpal tunnel syndrome
carpal tunnel syndrome: a few tips for preventing it
carpal tunnel syndrome: safe posture and movements
carpal tunnel syndrome: should i have surgery?
carpal tunnel syndrome: stretches
carrier
carrier test for autosomal recessive conditions
car seat safety
cartilage
cartilage
cast care tips
cataract
cataracts
cataracts
cataracts: eye care after surgery
cataracts in children
cataracts: questions about surgery
cataracts: should i have surgery?
cataract surgery
cataract surgery
cat-camel
catecholamines
catecholamines in blood test
catecholamines in urine test
catheter ablation
catheter ablation for a fast heart rate
catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation
catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation
catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: before your procedure
catheter ablation for svt: before your procedure
catheter ablation: returning home
catheterization position for men
catheterization position for women
catheter placement during a cardiac catheterization
catheter placement in femoral vein
catheters for urinary incontinence in men
cathy's story: dealing with stress
cat-scratch disease
cauda equina syndrome
causes of bleeding in the digestive tract
causes of hair loss: medicines and medical treatments
causes of hyperventilation
cavities (tooth decay)
cd4+ cells
cd4+ count test
celiac disease
celiac disease
celiac disease antibodies test
celiac disease: eating a gluten-free diet
cell-free dna test
cellulitis
cellulitis
central nervous system
central nervous system
central vascular access device (cvad)
central vascular access device (cvad): changing the dressing
central vascular access device (cvad): flushing
central vision
cerebral palsy
cerebral palsy (cp)
cerebrospinal fluid (csf)
certified diabetes educator (cde)
certified specialists
cervical biopsy
cervical cancer
cervical cancer
cervical cancer screening
cervical cap for birth control
cervical cell changes on a pap test
cervical cerclage
cervical cerclage
cervical collar
cervical collars
cervical disc herniation
cervical effacement
cervical effacement and dilatation
cervical insufficiency
cervical polyps
cervical spinal fusion
cervical spinal stenosis
cervical spine (neck) ct scan
cervical spondylosis
cervicitis
cervix
cervix
chalazion
chalazion
challenge tests for asthma
chambers of the heart
chamomile
change a habit by setting goals
change in heartbeat
changes in your nails
change your outlook to lower your stress
charcot foot
charcot foot
charting your basal body temperature
checking peak flow
checklist for evaluating hospice programs
checklist for preventing falls at home
checklist for shoes and socks that fit well
checklist for the home for vertigo
chelation therapy
chelation therapy
chemical burn
chemical in the eye
chemical peel
chemical pink eye (conjunctivitis)
chemistry screen
chemo brain
chemotherapy
cherry angiomas
cheryl's story: dealing with depression
chest and shoulder stretch
chest problems
chest wall pain
chest x-ray
chest x-ray of a swallowed object
chg bathing at home: before your surgery
chickenpox
chickenpox and smallpox rash comparison
chickenpox: controlling the itch
chickenpox: preventing skin infections
chickenpox rash
chickenpox (varicella)
chickenpox (varicella-zoster) vaccine
chiggers
chikungunya fever
chilblains (perniosis)
child abuse and neglect
child abuse and neglect
child abuse: emotional abuse by parents
childbirth afterpains
childbirth classes
childbirth: epidurals
childbirth: is planning a c-section a good choice?
childbirth: labouring in water and water delivery
childbirth: opioid pain medicines
childbirth pain relief options
childbirth: perineal massage before labour
childbirth: pudendal block
childbirth: pudendal block
childbirth: strep infections during delivery
child car seats
child cpr
childhood fears and exposure to violence
childhood glaucoma
childhood leukemia: understanding treatment
childhood leukemia: what is all?
childhood leukemia: what is aml?
childhood leukemia: working with your care team
children and cough and cold medicines
children and teens: what is type 2 diabetes?
children's growth chart
children's health
child safety: air pollution
child safety: bathing
child safety: bicycles and tricycles
child safety: drowning prevention in pools and hot tubs
child safety: fires
child safety: guns and firearms
child safety: pets
child safety: preventing burns
child safety: preventing child abduction
child safety: preventing drowning
child safety: preventing falls
child safety: streets and motor vehicles
child safety: strollers and shopping carts
child safety: washing toys to prevent germs
child's digestive system
child's esophagus
child who is overweight: evaluating nutrition and activity patterns
child who is overweight: medical evaluation
chili pepper burns
chipped or broken tooth or dental appliance
chiropractic
chiropractic therapy
chiropractor (doctor of chiropractic)
chlamydia
chlamydia
chlamydia tests
chloride (cl) test
choking rescue for babies
choking rescue procedure: heimlich manoeuvre
cholecystectomy: before your surgery
cholecystectomy: returning home
cholecystitis
cholecystitis
cholera
cholestasis of pregnancy
cholesterol
cholesterol and triglycerides: eating fish and fish oil
cholesterol and triglycerides tests
cholesterol: choosing a heart-healthy life
cholesterol: how it raises your risk
cholesterol in children and teens
cholesterol numbers: what they mean for your health
cholesterol test: understanding the test
cholesterol treatment guidelines
choosing a counselor or therapist for your child
choosing a counselor or therapist for your child
choosing a health care agent
choosing a health care provider
choosing a hospital
choosing an insulin pump
choosing a nursing home
choosing a prosthesis after breast cancer surgery
choosing a substitute decision-maker (sdm)
choosing a vitamin and mineral supplement
choosing a weight-loss program
choosing baby bottles and nipples
choosing child care
chorionic villi of the placenta
chorionic villus sampling (cvs)
chorionic villus sampling (cvs)
chromium
chromosome analysis
chromosomes
chronic bronchitis
chronic bronchitis
chronic constipation
chronic illness: help for caregivers
chronic kidney disease
chronic kidney disease
chronic kidney disease: medicines to be careful with
chronic low back pain: is it time to try something new?
chronic lung disease in infants
chronic lymphocytic leukemia (cll)
chronic lymphocytic leukemia (cll)
chronic myeloid leukemia (cml)
chronic myeloid leukemia (cml)
chronic myofascial pain
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd)
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd): fast facts
chronic pain
chronic pain
chronic pain: finding your strength
chronic pain: how medicines can help you manage it
chronic pain: managing pain with healthy thinking
chronic pain syndrome
chronic pain: tracking how you're doing
chronic pain: treatments other than medicine
chronic pain: using healthy thinking
chronic pain: what does it mean for you?
chronic pancreatitis: pain management
chronic pelvic pain
chronic pelvic pain
circle method for using dental floss
circumcision
circumcision
circumcision
circumcision benefits and risks
circumcision: should i keep my son's penis natural?
cirrhosis
cirrhosis
cirrhosis: beta-blockers for portal hypertension and varices
cirrhosis complications: encephalopathy
cirrhosis complications: spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
cirrhosis complications: variceal bleeding
cirrhosis of the liver
cirrhosis: surgical shunts for portal hypertension
cirrhosis: vasoconstrictor medicines for variceal bleeding
clamshell
classification of asthma
classification of heart failure
classification of spinal cord injuries
cleaning a wound
cleaning up diarrhea
cleaning your young child's natural (uncircumcised) penis
clear liquids
cleft lip
cleft lip
cleft lip
cleft palate
cleft palate
cleft palate
cleft palate: feeding your baby
clinical breast examination
clinical trial
clinical trials
clopidogrel and genetic testing
closed-angle glaucoma
closed-angle glaucoma
closed-angle glaucoma: medicines to avoid
closed head injury: fast facts
clostridioides difficile (c. diff) colitis
clostridioides difficile (c. diff) colitis
clostridioides difficile (c. diff) toxins test
clotting factor replacement for hemophilia
clotting factors
clubbing
clubfoot
club foot
clue cells
cluster headaches
cluster headaches
coarctation of the aorta
cocaine
cochlear implant: before your surgery
cochlear implant: returning home
cochlear implants
coenzyme q10
cognitive behavioral therapy for pain management
cognitive behavioural therapy
cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders
cognitive development
cognitive development, ages 12 to 24 months
cognitive development, ages 15 to 18 years
cognitive development, ages 1 to 12 months
cognitive development, ages 6 to 10 years
cognitive enhancement therapy
cognitive growth in newborns
cognitive impairment
cold agglutinins test
cold exposure: emergency equipment
cold exposure: ways the body loses heat
cold exposure: what increases your risk of injury?
cold hands: home treatment
cold-injured skin
cold packs for eye injuries
colds
colds and flu
cold sores
cold sores
cold temperature exposure
cold temperature sensitivity
colic
colic
colic
colic diary
colic: harmful treatments
collagen
collapsed lung (pneumothorax)
collarbone (clavicle)
colon cancer: screening tests and what the results mean
colonoscopy
colonoscopy
colonoscopy
colonoscopy: anatomy of the colon
colonoscopy: overview
colon polyps
colon polyps
colon polyps
colon polyps: fast facts
colon surgery
colorado tick fever
colorectal cancer
colorectal cancer
colorectal cancer genetic testing
colorectal cancer, metastatic or recurrent
colorectal cancer test recommendations
colorectal surgeon
colostomy
colostomy
colostomy
colostomy for colorectal cancer
colostomy irrigation
colostomy irrigation
colostomy pouch
colostrum
colour blindness
colour blindness
colour changes in nails
colposcopy
colposcopy
combining breastfeeding and formula-feeding
committing again to healthy eating
committing to quitting: your quit-tobacco plan
common areas where pressure injuries develop
common bile duct
common coping responses for stress
common questions about giving yourself shots
common questions about the influenza (flu) vaccine
common sites of swollen lymph nodes
common stinging or biting insects or spiders
common types of birthmarks
common types of hernias
comparing nicotine replacement methods
comparing rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
comparing stop-smoking medicines
comparing sugar substitutes
comparing symptoms of normal moodiness with depression in children
compartment syndrome
compensation
complementary medicine
complementary medicine
complementary medicine
complementary medicine for arthritis
complement test
complete blood count (cbc)
complete blood count (cbc)
complete blood count (cbc) test: understanding the test
complex regional pain syndrome
complex regional pain syndrome (crps)
complicated urinary tract infections
complications of ear infections
complications of enlarged prostate
complications of grief
complications of lupus
complications of osteoarthritis
complications of paget's disease
complications of peptic ulcer
comprehensive metabolic panel
comprehensive rehabilitation programs for low back pain
compression fractures
compression stockings for varicose veins
compression stockings: how to use them
computed tomographic colonography
computed tomography (ct) angiogram
computed tomography (ct) angiogram
computed tomography (ct) scan
computed tomography (ct) scan of the body
computed tomography (ct) scan of the head and face
computed tomography (ct) scan of the spine
concussion
concussion (traumatic brain injury)
conditions with symptoms similar to depression in children and teens
condom catheter for men
conduct disorder
confusion, memory loss, and altered alertness
congenital heart defects in children
congenital heart defect types
congenital heart disease
congenital heart disease: caring for your child
congenital heart disease in adults
congenital hydrocele
congenital hydrocephalus
congenital hydrocephalus
congenital syphilis
congenital torticollis
congenital torticollis
conjunctivitis
conjunctivitis (pink eye)
conn's syndrome
conserving energy when you have copd or other chronic conditions
constipation, age 11 and younger
constipation, age 12 and older
constipation: here's help
constipation in children
constipation: keeping your bowels healthy
contact dermatitis
contact dermatitis
contact lens care
contact lenses
contact lenses: dry eyes
contact lens problems: hypoxia
contact lens problems: infection
continuous glucose monitor
continuous glucose monitoring
continuous positive airway pressure (cpap)
continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) for sleep apnea
continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea
contraceptive sponge for birth control
contractions during pregnancy: what to expect
contraction stress test
contraction stress test (cst)
contracture
contrast baths
contrast material
controlling dust, dust mites, and other allergens in your home
controlling indoor mould
controlling pet allergens
coombs test
copd
copd action plan
copd and alpha-1 antitrypsin (aat) deficiency
copd and sex
copd: avoiding weight loss
copd: avoiding your triggers
copd (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
copd: clearing your lungs
copd: eating well for strength and energy
copd: exercises for building strength
copd flare-ups
copd: handling a flare-up
copd: how to use a nebulizer
copd: keeping your diet healthy
copd: keeping your quality of life
copd: lung volume reduction surgery
copd's effect on the lungs
copd: take this chance to quit smoking
copd: taking medicines after a flare-up
copd: time to decide about smoking
copd: try a new quit-smoking strategy
copd: using exercise to feel better
copd: what happens to your lungs
copd: you can still be active
coping after a traumatic event
coping strategies to avoid harming a baby
coping when your child is near the end of life
coping with changing sleep patterns as you get older
coping with cravings when you're quitting tobacco
coping with osteoarthritis
coping with stress
copperhead
coral snake
core needle breast biopsy: before your procedure
core needle lymph node biopsy
core stabilization
cornea
cornea, lens, and iris
corneal ring implants for nearsightedness
corns
coronary angiogram: before your procedure
coronary angiogram: how others decided
coronary angiogram: returning home
coronary angioplasty
coronary angioplasty
coronary angioplasty: before your procedure
coronary angioplasty: returning home
coronary arteries
coronary arteries and heart function
coronary artery bypass graft surgery
coronary artery bypass graft surgery: how it is done
coronary artery bypass graft surgery: how to prepare
coronary artery bypass graft surgery: recovering in the hospital
coronary artery bypass graft surgery: self-care for recovery
coronary artery bypass graft surgery: the recovery process
coronary artery bypass graft surgery: what to expect after you go home
coronary artery bypass surgery
coronary artery bypass surgery: day one of recovery
coronary artery bypass surgery for coronary artery disease
coronary artery bypass surgery: minimally invasive methods
coronary artery bypass surgery: when you arrive at the hospital
coronary artery bypass surgery: your medical team
coronary artery disease
coronary artery disease
coronary artery disease
coronary artery disease: 5 ways to help lower your risk
coronary artery disease: 7 ways to help lower your risk for a heart attack
coronary artery disease and alcohol
coronary artery disease and depression
coronary artery disease: being active
coronary artery disease: commit to making an exercise plan
coronary artery disease: every step matters
coronary artery disease: exercising for a healthy heart
coronary artery disease: family history
coronary artery disease: getting back on track
coronary artery disease: helping a loved one
coronary artery disease: making peace with medicines
coronary artery disease: moving forward
coronary artery disease: prevention myths
coronary artery disease: roles of different doctors
coronary artery disease: should i have an angiogram?
coronary artery disease: should i have angioplasty for stable angina?
coronary artery disease: should i have bypass surgery?
coronary calcium scan
coronary stent
coronavirus (covid-19)
coroner
corporal punishment
cor pulmonale
corticosteroid injection
corticosteroid medicines
cortisol
cortisol in blood test
cortisol in urine test
cosmetic surgery and procedures
cosmetic surgery and procedures
costochondritis
cottonmouth (water moccasin)
cottonmouth (water moccasin)
coughs, age 11 and younger
coughs, age 12 and older
cough suppressant
cough symptoms in children
counseling for depression
counselling
counselling for ptsd
counselling for sexual problems
counselling for your teen
counterforce brace
counting carbohydrate grams or servings
coverage for hospice palliative care in canada
covid-19: 7 ways to stay safe when you're at high risk
covid-19: advice if you're planning a pregnancy, pregnant, recently pregnant, or breastfeeding
covid-19: caring for someone who is sick
covid-19: how to wear a mask
covid-19: keeping your distance
covid-19 or flu? how to tell
covid-19: people who are at high risk for serious illness
covid-19: pushing back against stigma
covid-19: taking care of yourself when you have it
covid-19: what is it?
covid-19: why get the vaccine?
covid-19: why i got the vaccine
cow's milk protein allergy in babies
c-peptide test
cpr
cpr basics
cpr for babies: positioning your hands for chest compressions
cpr for babies: rescue breathing
cpr in adults: positioning your hands for chest compressions
cradle cap
cradle cap
cranberry juice and urinary tract infections
cranial nerves
cranial ultrasound
craniosynostosis
c-reactive protein (crp) test
creatine kinase test
creating a healthy schedule when working from home
creatinine
creatinine and creatinine clearance
crib safety
criteria for diagnosing diabetes
critical care medicine specialist
crohn's disease
crohn's disease
crohn's disease: problems outside the digestive tract
crohn's disease: when surgery is needed
croup
croup
croup: managing a croup attack
crown
crying, age 3 and younger
crying child and possible abuse
crying child that is not acting normally
crying: helping a tired or overstimulated child
cryosurgery for non-melanoma skin cancer
cryosurgery for prostate cancer
cryotherapy for abnormal cervical cell changes
cryotherapy for genital warts
cryotherapy for warts
cryptosporidium
ct scan of damaged kidneys
ct scan of the facial bones
culture and sensitivity
cup-feeding baby with breast milk or formula
curettage and electrosurgery for non-melanoma skin cancer
curl-ups
curved upper back
cushing's disease
cushing's syndrome
cushing's syndrome
cutaneous anthrax infection
cuts
cuts: when stitches are needed
cut that removes all layers of skin
cyanotic congenital heart disease
cyst
cystectomy
cystic fibrosis
cystic fibrosis: caring for your child at home
cystic fibrosis carrier screening
cystic fibrosis (cf)
cystic fibrosis: helping your child cough up mucus
cystic fibrosis: what it means for you and your child
cystic lesions from acne
cystocele (bladder prolapse)
cystometry
cystoscopy
cystoscopy
cystoscopy of the bladder
cystourethrogram
cytomegalovirus (cmv)

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