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Jaundice, newborn
Jaundice, newborn, brief version *
Jet lag
Joint problems
(see also Arthritis)
ankle sprain
diagnosis and treatment
illustration
bunion
bursitis
carpal tunnel syndrome
diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
illustration
fibromyalgia
lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
diagnosis and treatment
illustration
Joint, illustration of
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Kaposi's sarcoma, associated with AIDS
Kegel exercises (for bladder control)
Kegel exercises, brief version *
Ketoacidosis, diabetic
Kidney stones
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Labor and delivery
cesarean section, overview (see also Cesarean section) *
definition, stages, and possible complications
episiotomy
fetal monitoring
external electronic
internal
fetal scalp sampling
induction of labor
malposition of vertex
packing for the hospital
pain relief during
postpartum hemorrhage
preterm labor
prolapsed cord
shoulder dystocia
vaginal breech delivery
Laceration, care of wound and sutures
Lactose intolerance
Lacunar stroke
Lanugo (body hair) on newborn *
Laparoscopy
cholecystectomy
diagnostic
adnexal masses
chronic abdominal pain
chronic pelvic pain
infertility
organ examination
overview
pelvic infection
peritoneal fluid
illustration
therapeutic
ovarian cystectomy
removal of fibroid tumor
removal of ovary
tubal ligation
vaginal hysterectomy
Large bowel obstruction
Laryngitis *
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
diagnosis and treatment
illustration
Laundry, baby clothes and diapers
Layette
LEEP (loop electrosurgical excisional procedure)
Leg problems
(see also Foot problems)
(see also Joint problems)
chronic venous insufficiency
peripheral vascular disease
thrombophlebitis
varicose veins
Leiomyoma of the uterus (see also Uterine fibroids)
Leukemia
chronic lymphocytic
chronic myelogenous (myeloid, myelocytic, granulocytic)
Lice, crab
Lithotripsy for gallstones
LLETZ (large loop excision of the transformation zone)
Losing weight
Low back pain
diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
exercises for low back
illustration
text
illustration of strained lower back muscles
Lumpectomy and axillary lymph node excision
Lung cancer
Lung problems and procedures
asthma
diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
illustration of bronchioles
bronchitis
acute
acute, brief version *
chronic
cancer
illustration of respiratory system
lung scan
pneumonia
pulmonary embolism
tuberculosis (TB)
Lung scan
Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)
Lyme disease
Lymph node excision, with lumpectomy
Lymphoma
associated with AIDS
Hodgkin's disease
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) *
Male condom *
Male infertility
Male infertility, brief version *
Male pelvis, illustration
Malposition of vertex
Mammography *
Mammoplasty
augmentation (plastic surgery to enlarge breast)
reconstruction (plastic surgery to rebuild breast)
reduction (plastic surgery to reduce size of breast)
Manic-depressive illness (bipolar disorder)
Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure
Massage, to enhance sexuality
Mastectomy, modified radical
Maternal and fetal risk assessment
Measles, German, during pregnancy
Medications
asking about
use during pregnancy *
use during pregnancy, brief version *
using safely in older adults
Melanoma
Memory loss in Alzheimer's disease *
Meningitis, bacterial
Menopause
(see also Sexuality)
diagnosis and treatment *
hormone replacement therapy
hormone replacement therapy, brief version *
hot flashes
pain with sexual relations
Menorrhagia
Menstruation
abnormal bleeding, diagnostic hysteroscopy for
amenorrhea (missed periods)
amenorrhea (missed periods), brief version *
athletic amenorrhea
bleeding between periods (metrorrhagia)
dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
explanation of cycle in discussion of natural family planning *
heavy or extended bleeding (menorrhagia)
premenstrual syndrome (PMS) *
Mental health professionals
Mental illness--see Psychological problems
Mental imaging for relaxation
Metastatic cancer--see Cancer
Metrorrhagia
Migraine headache
Migraine headache, brief version *
Milk, difficulty digesting (lactose intolerance)
Miscarriage
diagnosis and treatment *
habitual, diagnostic hysteroscopy for
therapeutic dilation and curettage (D&C)
Mitral valve prolapse
Mitral valve stenosis
Molding of newborn head *
Moles
Mononucleosis *
Morning sickness
Mother working outside the home, guidelines for *
Mourning
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) *
Mucothermal method of birth control *
Multiple gestation
Multiple sclerosis *
Muscle contraction headache
Muscle spasms (cramps)
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction, brief version *
Myofascial pain syndrome
Myoma of the uterus (see also Uterine fibroids)
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Narcotic drug dependence
Nasal allergies
Natural family planning *
Needle biopsy
Needle core biopsy of breast
Neuropathy, diabetic *
New father, concerns
friendships
sex, keeping marriage strong, parenting roles
New mother, concerns
appearance, fatigue, pain
emotions
isolation and friendships
sex, keeping marriage strong, parenting roles
working outside the home *
Newborn
(see also Day care)
appearance, normal *
circumcision
care and problems *
pros and cons *
clothing
equipment and supplies (see also Baby equipment)
father's role *
feeding
breast-feeding
breast-feeding, brief version *
formula
formula, brief version *
nighttime feedings, phasing them out
prevention of overweight *
first weeks at home *
foreskin care and problems *
infant play
jaundice
jaundice, brief version *
reflexes and behavior, normal *
screening tests
sibling rivalry with *
sick (symptoms) *
skin care and bathing
skin care and bathing, brief version *
skin, rashes and birthmarks *
sleep problems, prevention of *
sleeping with parents
Nighttime feedings, phasing out
Nipple
discharge
galactorrhea
Paget's disease
sore during breast-feeding
Nonreassuring fetal status
Nonspecific vaginitis *
Nonstress test
Norplant *
Nose problems
allergic rhinitis
hay fever
nosebleed
vasomotor rhinitis
Nosebleed
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Obesity
diagnosis and treatment *
diet for
gross obesity
losing weight
role of exercise in treatment *
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obstruction of bowel
large bowel
small bowel
Olecranon bursitis (student's elbow)
Oral cholecystogram
Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) *
Oral health
Oral rehydration solution, recipe for *
Osteoarthritis
diagnosis and treatment
illustration of joint
Osteoporosis
diagnosis and treatment *
hormone replacement therapy
hormone replacement therapy, brief version *
Ovarian cancer (see also Ovarian problems and procedures)
Ovarian cyst
diagnosis and treatment
laparoscopy for removal
polycystic ovary syndrome
Ovarian mass
Ovarian problems and procedures
cancer, ovarian
cyst, ovarian (see also Ovarian cyst)
laparoscopy, diagnostic for adnexal masses
mass, ovarian
ovariectomy with laparoscopy
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) *
Ovariectomy with laparoscopy
Overdose of depressants
Overweight, prevention in infants *
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Pacifier
Paget's disease of the nipple
Pain relief in labor and delivery
Palpitations, heart
Panic attacks associated with agoraphobia
Panic disorder
Pap smear of cervix *
Parkinson's disease
Passive smoking
effect on children
hazards *
Pediculosis pubis (crab lice)
Pelvic area, illustration
female
male
Pelvic cancer, radiation therapy
Pelvic infection
diagnostic laparoscopy
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) *
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) *
Perennial rhinitis of unknown origin
Periodic abstinence for family planning *
Peripheral neuropathy in diabetes mellitus *
Peripheral vascular disease
Peritoneal fluid, diagnostic laparoscopy for
Pernicious anemia (vitamin B-12 deficiency)
Petit mal seizure
Petit mal seizure, brief version *
Pharyngitis
Phenylketonuria (PKU), newborn screening test
Phlebitis
Phthirus pubis (crab lice)
Physical abuse
during pregnancy
effect on sexuality
help for the battered woman
rape
Physical and hormonal changes
older men
older women (hormone replacement therapy)
older women (hormone replacement therapy), brief version *
Physical exam, routine, for women
Physical exam, routine, for women, brief version *
Piles--see Hemorrhoids
Pimples (acne)
Pimples (acne), brief version *
Pink eye *
Placenta previa
illustration
text
Placental abruption
Plantar fasciitis
diagnosis and treatment
illustration
Plaque, illustration of buildup in artery
PMS (premenstrual syndrome) *
Pneumonia
Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
diagnosis and treatment
illustration
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polyps, cervical
Postdate pregnancy
Postpartum depression
Postpartum hemorrhage
Postpartum tubal ligation
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Preeclampsia
Pregnancy
(see also Labor and delivery)
(see also Prenatal tests and procedures)
(see also TORCH syndrome)
alcohol use
anemia
beta strep infection
breech baby, illustration
diabetes
diet
diet, brief version *
drug, alcohol, and tobacco use *
drug, alcohol, and tobacco use, brief version *
due date
ectopic
illustration
text
exercise
fetal growth, normal *
genetic screening
getting ready for
heartburn
HIV infection, AIDS
hypertension (high blood pressure), toxemia
illustration of baby and placenta in normal position
induced abortion
infections during--see TORCH syndrome
intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)
labor
maternal and fetal risk assessment
miscarriage *
morning sickness
nonreassuring fetal status
physical abuse during
placenta previa
illustration
text
placental abruption
postdate
prenatal exams, tests, and procedures (overview)
prenatal exams, tests, and procedures (overview), brief version *
prevention of (see also Contraceptive methods) *
radiation (x-rays)
repositioning of baby before birth
illustration
text
Rh incompatibility
sex during pregnancy
sexually transmitted disease (see also TORCH syndrome)
smoking *
test for
toxemia
trouble sleeping
tubal
illustration
text
twins, triplets, or more
weight control
working during pregnancy
Premature ejaculation
Premature labor
Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) *
Prenatal tests and procedures
alpha-fetoprotein screening (AFP)
amniocentesis
illustration
text
text, brief version *
biophysical profile
cervical cerclage
chorionic villus sampling
contraction stress test
external cephalic version
illustration
text
fetal pulmonary maturity test
maternal and fetal risk assessment
nonstress test
overview of exams and tests
overview of exams and tests, brief version *
ultrasound scanning
ultrasound scanning, brief version *
Preoperative and postoperative instructions *
Prepatellar bursitis
Presbyopia *
Preterm labor
Prevention
controlling cholesterol
controlling cholesterol, brief version *
diet for obesity
exercise
hazards of smoking *
healthy diet
healthy diet, brief version *
heart disease
immunizations for adults
flu shot
routine health care
routine health care, brief version *
immunizations for children *
routine exam for women
routine exam for women, brief version *
smoking, ways to quit
stress management
deep (diaphragmatic) breathing
general guidelines
general guidelines, brief version *
mental imaging
progressive muscle relaxation
triglyceride levels
universal precautions against infectious diseases
Prinzmetal's angina
Progressive muscle relaxation
Prolapsed cord
Prolapsed uterus
diagnosis and treatment
vaginal hysterectomy for
Protein in diet
Pseudomembranous colitis
Psychological problems
(see also Eating disorder)
(see also Stress management)
anxiety
bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness)
depression
depression after childbirth
depression, brief version *
grief and loss
obsessive-compulsive disorder
panic disorder
posttraumatic stress disorder
psychological and social problems of midlife sexuality
psychotherapy
suicide
Psychotherapy
Pulmonary embolism
Pyelonephritis
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Questions to ask when choosing a therapist
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Radiation during pregnancy
Radiation therapy
for breast cancer
for pelvic cancer
overview
simulation
Radiographs
Rape
Rash, diaper
Rash, diaper, brief version *
Raz procedure
Rectal bleeding, caused by hemorrhoids
Rectal bleeding, caused by hemorrhoids, brief version *
Red blood cells, low level of
Red eye
allergic conjunctivitis *
viral or bacterial conjunctivitis *
Reduction mammoplasty (plastic surgery to reduce size of breast)
Reflux esophagitis
Regurgitation by infants
Regurgitation by infants, brief version *
Relaxation exercise
deep (diaphragmatic) breathing
mental imaging
progressive muscle relaxation
Respiratory system, illustration
Retinopathy, diabetic
diagnosis and treatment *
illustration
Retroperitoneal lymph node biopsy by needle aspiration
Retroverted uterus
Rh incompatibility
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rhinitis
allergic
vasomotor
Risk assessment, maternal and fetal
Root canal treatment
Routine health care for women
Routine health care for women, brief version *
Rubella during pregnancy
Ruptured disk
diagnosis and treatment *
illustration
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