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a1c test

abcdes of melanoma skin cancer

abdominal aortic aneurysm

abdominal aortic aneurysm: fast facts

abdominal aortic aneurysm screening

abdominal aortic aneurysm: should i get a screening test?

abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery

abdominal cramping

abdominal fullness or bloating

abdominal gas and colic

abdominal organs

abdominal pain

abdominal pain, age 11 and younger

abdominal pain, age 12 and older

abdominal pain and other illness

abdominal pain causes

abdominal pain following an injury

abdominal pain in children

abdominal ultrasound

abdominal x-ray

abdominal x-ray of a bowel obstruction

abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia)

abnormal pap and colposcopy

abnormal pap test

abnormal pap test while pregnant

abnormal uterine bleeding

abnormal uterine bleeding: should i have a hysterectomy?

abnormal vaginal bleeding

abortion

abortion: emotional recovery

abscess

abscessed tooth

absence epilepsy

absence seizures

absorbent products for urinary incontinence

abuse in vulnerable adults

abuse: signs of abuse-related injuries

abusive head trauma

acanthosis nigricans

accidental needle sticks

ace inhibitors and arbs: helping blood flow better

acetaminophen

acetaminophen use during pregnancy

acetaminophen use in young children

achilles paratenonitis

achilles tendinopathy

achilles tendon

achilles tendon injury

achilles tendon injury: physiotherapy and rehab

achilles tendon problems

achilles tendon rupture

achilles tendon rupture: should i have surgery?

achilles tendon tear

acid burns

acid-reducing medicines

acid reflux

acl injury: exercises to do before treatment

acl injury: should i have knee surgery?

acl reconstruction surgery

acne

acne: here's help

acne: should i take isotretinoin for severe 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

acoustic neuroma

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids)

acquired von willebrand disease

acromegaly

acromioclavicular joint

actinic keratosis

active ingredient

active listening

active surveillance for prostate cancer

active surveillance or observation for prostate cancer

acupressure for morning sickness

acupuncture

acupuncturist

acute bronchitis

acute coronary syndrome

acute coronary syndrome (acs)

acute flaccid myelitis

acute kidney injury

acute kidney injury versus chronic kidney disease

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (all)

acute myeloid leukemia (aml)

acute pancreatitis

acute promyelocytic leukemia (apl)

acute respiratory distress syndrome

acute respiratory distress syndrome (ards)

acute respiratory distress syndrome (ards): fast facts

acute retroviral syndrome

acute sinusitis

acute stress disorder

acute stress disorder (asd)

acyanotic congenital heart disease

added sugars

addiction psychiatrist

addison's disease

adenoiditis

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: behavioural strategies

adhd myths and facts

adhd: should my child take medicine for adhd?

adhd: social skills training

adhd: symptoms in adults

adhd: taking care of yourself when your child has adhd

adhd: tests for other disorders

adhesions

adhesive capsulitis

adjustable gastric banding surgery

adolescent medicine specialist

adolescent sensory and motor development

adrenal glands

adrenocorticotropic hormone (acth)

adrenocorticotropic hormone (acth) test

advance-and-cut method of fish hook removal

advance care plan

advance care planning

advance care planning for your child

advance care planning: should i have artificial hydration and nutrition?

advance care planning: should i receive cpr and life support?

advance care planning: should i stop kidney dialysis?

advance care planning: should i stop treatment that prolongs my life?

advance care planning: the need for ongoing conversations

advance care planning: thinking about hospice

advance care planning: treatment choices near the end of life

advance care plan: what to include

advanced cancer: finding hope

advance directive

advance directives

advanced or metastatic cervical cancer

after a heart attack: taking an aspirin or antiplatelet

after a heart attack: taking beta-blockers

after a hospital stay: managing appointments

after a stroke: taking a blood thinner for a-fib

after a stroke: taking an antiplatelet

after a stroke: your self-care plan

after childbirth: coping and adjusting

after childbirth: pelvic bone problems

after childbirth: urination and bowel problems

after the nicu: caring for your baby at home

after your pregnancy: the first 12 weeks

age-related foot changes

age-related hearing loss

age-related hearing loss (presbycusis)

age-related macular degeneration

ages when baby teeth come in and fall out

aggression in youth

aging well: making your home fall-proof

agitation and dementia

a good support system is important

agoraphobia

air-contrast barium enema

airways inside the lungs

alanine aminotransferase (alt) test

alan's story: coping with change after a heart attack

albumin

albumin urine test

alcohol and drugs, behavioural impact

alcohol and drugs: when a person who is intoxicated may need immediate care

alcohol and drugs: when to get help for a person who is intoxicated

alcohol and drug use

alcohol and drug use disorder

alcohol and drug use in young people

alcohol and drug withdrawal, severity

alcohol and substance use in post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)

alcohol and your health

alcohol: drinking and your health

alcohol effects on a fetus

alcohol: how to deal with a slip-up

alcoholic beverages

alcoholic cardiomyopathy

alcohol increases the risk of cold injury

alcohol or drug use during pregnancy

alcohol poisoning

alcohol problems: helping someone get treatment

alcohol problems: how to stop drinking

alcohol: taking action

alcohol: the space it takes up in your life

alcohol: time for a change?

alcohol: treatment options

alcohol use disorder

alcohol withdrawal

aldosterone in blood test

aldosterone in urine test

alkali burns

alkaline phosphatase test

allen test

allergen

allergens and allergy symptoms

allergic asthma

allergic reaction

allergic reaction symptoms, general

allergic reaction symptoms, severe (anaphylaxis)

allergic reaction to a bite or sting

allergic reaction to a medicine

allergic reaction to metal

allergic reaction to tattoo dye

allergic rhinitis

allergic rhinitis: common triggers

allergic rhinitis (hay fever)

allergies

allergies: avoiding indoor triggers

allergies: avoiding outdoor triggers

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

allergist (immunologist)

allergy shots

allergy shots for allergic rhinitis

allergy shots for asthma

allergy tests

allergy to natural rubber (latex)

allogeneic stem cell transplant

alloimmunization

alopecia areata

alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency genetic testing

alpha-blocker medicines

alpha-fetoprotein (afp) test

alternate arm and leg (bird dog)

altitude sickness

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?

amblyopia

amblyopia: wearing an eye patch

ambulatory electrocardiogram (ekg)

amino acid

ammonia test

amnesia

amniocentesis

amniotic fluid

amniotic sac

amphetamines

amsler grid

amylase

amylase test

amyloidosis

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)

anabolic steroids

anal cancer

anal fissure

anal fissure and fistula

anal fistulas and crohn's disease

anaphylaxis

anatomy of a healthy joint

anatomy of the aorta

anatomy of the female breast

anatomy of the lungs and respiratory system

anatomy of the mouth

anatomy of the prostate

anatomy of the skin

androgenetic alopecia (inherited hair loss)

androgens (testosterone)

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

anencephaly

anesthesia

anesthesia: epidural for childbirth

anesthesiologist

anesthetic

aneurysm

anger, hostility, and violent behaviour

angina

angina symptoms

angioedema

angiogram

angiogram of a normal kidney

angiogram of a renal mass

angiogram of the carotid artery

angiogram of the head and neck

angiogram of the lung

angioplasty

angioplasty benefits

angioplasty for peripheral artery disease: before your procedure

angioplasty for peripheral artery disease: returning home

angioplasty risks

angiotensin-converting enzyme (ace) inhibitors

angiotensin ii receptor blockers (arbs)

angular cheilitis

animal and human bites

animal and human bites: when stitches are needed

animal dander

ankle-brachial index test

ankle sprain

ankle with ligament tear

ankylosing spondylitis

anorectal abscess

anorexia: learning new eating behaviours

anorexia: learning to trust others

anorexia nervosa

anosmia

anterior cruciate ligament (acl)

anterior cruciate ligament (acl) injuries

anterior cruciate ligament (acl) surgery

anthrax

antiarrhythmic medicines

antibiotics

antibiotic sensitivity test

antibodies

antibody test for covid-19

antibody tests for lupus

anticoagulants

antidepressants

antidepressants: keeping your life in balance

antidepressant withdrawal

antidiuretic hormone (adh)

antigen

antigen tests for giardiasis

antihistamines

antinuclear antibodies (ana) test

antioxidants

antiphospholipid syndrome and pregnancy

antiphospholipid syndrome (aps)

antiplatelets

antipsychotic medicines

antiretroviral medicines for hiv

antiretroviral therapy (art)

antisperm antibody test

antithyroid antibody tests

anxiety

anxiety disorders

anxiety during and after pregnancy

anxiety: how to change anxious thoughts

anxiety: is treatment right for you?

anxiety: paying attention to how you're doing

anxiety: stop negative thoughts

anxiety: treatment options

anxiety: what is it?

aorta

aortic aneurysm

aortic dissection

aortic valve

aortic valve regurgitation

aortic valve regurgitation: deciding about surgery

aortic valve replacement surgery

aortic valve stenosis

aortobifemoral bypass

aortobifemoral bypass surgery

apgar scores

aplastic anemia

apnea of prematurity

apolipoprotein e-4 genetic (dna) test

appendectomy: before your surgery

appendectomy for children: before surgery

appendectomy for children: returning home

appendectomy: returning home

appendicitis

applying a compression wrap for a sprained ankle

appointment for a new problem

appreciating your child's personality

aqueous humor

arachnoiditis

areas affected by venous skin ulcers

areas of the brain affected by alzheimer's and other dementias

areas the nerves control

areola

arm injuries

arm problems, non-injury

arm raise to the side

arm splint and sling

arnica

aromatherapy (essential oils therapy)

arrhythmia: living with a pacemaker

arrhythmias and sexual activity

arrhythmia: what is an icd?

arterial blood gas (abg) test

arterial blood gases (abg) test

arteries commonly affected by giant cell arteritis

arteriovenous malformation

arthritis

arthritis: making everyday activities easier

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?

arthrodesis

arthrogram (joint x-ray)

arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis

arthroscopic procedure

arthroscopy

arthroscopy for rheumatoid arthritis

arthroscopy for temporomandibular disorders (tmds)

arthroscopy or arthroscopic surgery

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

asbestos and lung cancer

ascites

ascites and liver disease

asherman's syndrome

ashkenazi jewish genetic panel (ajgp)

aspartate aminotransferase (ast) test

aspiration of the bursa

aspiration pneumonia

aspirin and reye syndrome

aspirin for pain, fever, and inflammation

aspirin: should i take daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke?

aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke

assessing ptsd

assessing your asthma knowledge

assess your drug use

assess your substance use

assess your tobacco use

assisted delivery

assisted reproductive technology (art)

assistive devices and orthotics

assistive devices for people with disabilities

asthma

asthma action plan

asthma action plan for your child

asthma action plan: red zone

asthma and gerd

asthma and vocal cord problems

asthma and wheezing

asthma attack

asthma: controlling cockroaches

asthma diary

asthma diary template

asthma during pregnancy

asthma: educating yourself and your child

asthma: fast facts

asthma: helping a young child take medicine

asthma: how to overcome treatment obstacles

asthma: identifying your triggers

asthma in children

asthma in children: knowing how bad an attack is

asthma in older adults: managing treatment

asthma in teenagers and adults

asthma: is your child using the quick-relief inhaler too often?

asthma: keeping your child out of the hospital

asthma: measuring peak flow

asthma: myths about inhaled steroids

asthma: overcoming obstacles to taking medicines

asthma: overuse of quick-relief medicines

asthma: peak expiratory flow and personal best

asthma's impact on your child's life

asthma: symptoms of difficulty breathing

asthma: taking charge of your asthma

asthma: the importance of controller medicines

asthma treatment goals

asthma triggers

asthma: using an asthma action plan

asthma: ways to take inhaled medicines

asthma: what happens in your lungs

asthma zones

astigmatism

ataxia

atelectasis

atherosclerosis

athlete's foot

athlete's foot: moccasin type

athlete's foot: toe web type

athlete's foot: vesicular type

at-home genetic tests

atopic allergy (atopy)

atrial fibrillation

atrial fibrillation and daily life

atrial fibrillation: feeling more in control

atrial fibrillation: living well

atrial fibrillation: managing your symptoms

atrial fibrillation: should i have catheter ablation?

atrial fibrillation: should i take an anticoagulant to prevent stroke?

atrial fibrillation: should i try electrical cardioversion?

atrial fibrillation: which anticoagulant should i take to prevent stroke?

atrial septal defect

atrioventricular septal defect

atrophic gastritis

atrophic vaginitis

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)

atypical ductal hyperplasia

atypical squamous cells (asc) of the cervix

audiologist

auditory nerve

aura and seizures

autism

autism and vaccines

autism: behavioural training and management

autism spectrum disorder (asd)

autism spectrum disorder (asd): behavioural training and management

autism spectrum disorder (asd) in adults

autism: support and training for the family

autogenic training

autoimmune disease

autoimmune disease tests

autologous stem cell transplant

automated ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

automated external defibrillator (aed)

autonomic dysfunction

autonomic nervous system

autopsy

avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)

avian influenza (bird flu)

avoiding copd triggers

avoiding emotional eating: making a plan

avoiding infections in the hospital

avoiding mercury in fish

avoiding triggers for sudden heart failure

avulsion fracture

avulsion fracture: fast facts

axillary lymph nodes

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