Patient Education Resources

 
Allergy & Immunology

General Resources

Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergy Shots: Could They Help Your Allergies?

Cancer
         General Resources

Cancer Resource Center
Treatment Choices for Prostate Cancer

Cardiovascular
         General Resources

Angina
Arrhythmia: A Problem With Your Heartbeat
Cholesterol - So You Have High Blood Cholesterol
Cholesterol Information

Coronary Artery Disease
Heart & Stroke A-Z Guide
Heart Attack: Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention
Heart Disease and Smoking: Why You Need To Quit
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Living with Heart Disease
Lowering Cholesterol for those with Heart Disease
The Heart - An Online Presentation
Unstable Angina

Childhood Issues
         General Resources

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Development
Day Care: Choosing a Good Center
Health Information for Children
Toddlers: When Yours Doesn't Want To Eat
Toilet Training Your Child

Disease Prevention
         General Resources

Breast Cancer: Steps to Finding Breast Lumps Early
Internet Medical Journal
Lifting Safety: Tips To Help Prevent Back Injuries
Preventing Strokes
Stroke: Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention
Traveler's Health
You Can Quit Smoking
Vaccines - General Information
Vaccine - Chickenpox (Varicella)
Vaccine - Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTP and DTaP)
Vaccine - Haemophilus Influenza type B (Hib)
Vaccine - Influenza
Vaccine - Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine (MMR)
Vaccine - Pneumococcal
Vaccine - Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td)
Vaccines - Hepatitis A
Vaccines - Hepatitis B

Ear, Nose & Throat
         General Resources

Sinusitis

Emergencies and First Aid
         General Resources

Stroke - A Medical Emergency

Emotional & Mental Health
         General Resources

ADHD in Children
Alcoholism- Frequenty Asked Questions
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Dementia: Caring for Your Loved One
Depression Is a Treatable Illness
Depression: How Medicine Can Help
Dysthymic Disorder: When Depression Lingers
Issues Affecting Children, Teenagers & Families - Facts for Families
Somatoform Disorder: How To Cope With It
Stress: Who Has Time for It?

Endocrine (Hormones)
         General Resources

Diabetes Information
Diabetes: How To Use Insulin
Endocrine & Metabolic Diseases

Eye
         General Resources

Glaucoma
The Eye - NOAH

Gastrointestinal
         General Resources

Constipation in Children
Digestive Diseases
EGD - Upper Endoscopy
Fecal Incontinence
Gallbladder Removal: Laparoscopic Method
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Spitting Up in Babies
Stool Soiling in Children
Traveler's Diarrhea
Ulcers and H. pylori Infection

General Information
         General Resources

Choosing and Using a Health Plan
Common Medical Conditions in Spanish
Healthfinder: Index of Medical Resources
Hospice Care in the Nursing Home
Index of Patient Handouts
Medical News
PubMed - Medline Access

Infections
         General Resources

Common Childhood Infections
Common Cold
E. coli Infection
Genital Warts
HIV
Hepatitis B and C
Hepatitis C
Index of Infectious Diseases
Mononucleosis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pinworms and Your Child
Repeated Infections in Children
STD Facts
STDs: Learn How To Protect Yourself
Tuberculosis: The Meaning of a Positive Test
Tuberculosis: Treatment of Active Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis: Treatment of Tuberculosis Infection
Urinary Tract Infections in Children

Medical Organizations
         General Resources

American Academy of Family Physicians
American College of Physicians - American Society of Internal Medicine
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
Internet Medical Association
Macular Degeneration Foundation
National Cancer Institute
National Headache Foundation
National Psoriasis Foundation
National Rosacea Society
Planned Parenthood

Medical Tests & Procedures
         General Resources

Circumcision
Common Radiology Tests
Echocardiography
Radiation Fact Sheet
Ultrasound
When You Need an Operation

Medications
         General Resources

ADHD Medicine
Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help
Antidepressants: Medicine for Depression
Antihistamines
Chronic Pain Medicines
Digoxin: A Medicine for Heart Problems
Drug Reactions
Medicine and Food: When They Don't Mix
Medicine and Your Child: How To Give the Right Dose
Metered-Dose Inhaler: How To Use It Correctly
Nasal Sprays: How To Use Them Correctly
Steroid Medicines: How To Stop Safely
Weight Loss Medicines

Musculoskeletal
         General Resources

Back Pain
Cast Care
Flat Feet in Children
Intoeing
Knee Problems
Lower Back Problems
Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis: A Common Cause of Back and Leg Pain
Rheumatological Conditions
Rotator Cuff Exercises
Scoliosis
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Problems
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Handout
Transient Synovitis of the Hip: A Cause of Hip Pain in Children

Neurology
         General Resources

American Council for Headache Education
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headaches
Epilepsy
Epilepsy and Pregnancy
Fainting: What Causes It
Febrile Seizures: What Every Parent Should Know
Migraine Headache
Neurological Conditions A to Z

Nutrition & Fitness
         General Resources

Achieve Your Healthy Weight
Body Mass Index
Diabetes and Exercise
Diabetes and Nutrition
Diet and Exercise: Healthy Balance for a Healthy Heart
Exercise and Your Heart: A Guide to Physical Activity
Exercises to Minimize Problems with Back Pain
Food Choices to Help Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
Heart Disease: How to Reduce Your Risk
Infant Formula
Nutrition Analysis Tool
Nutrition and Fitness in Children
Nutrition and Obesity
Nutritional Basics
Pregnancy and Exercise
Running: Preventing Overuse Injuries

Obstetrics & Gynecology
         General Resources

Chronic Pelvic Pain
Morning Sickness
Ovarian Cyst
Pap Smears: When Yours Is Slightly Abnormal
Preeclampsia
Pregnancy: What To Expect When It's Past Your Due Date
Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS
What You Should Know About Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

Reproductive Medicine
         General Resources

Natural Family Planning
Norplant Birth Control: Questions and Answers
Pregnancy - NOAH

Respiratory
         General Resources

Acute Bronchitis
Asthma - The Asthma Management Model System
Asthma Information
Asthma: Eight Questions To Ask When It Doesn't Get Better
Asthma: Taking Medicines Safely
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Cough: Causes and Cures
Croup and Your Child
Lung Disease Information

Skin
         General Resources

Eczema: Tips on How To Care for Your Skin
How to Prevent Skin Cancer
Incision Care
Ingrown Toenails
Pressure Sores
Seborrheic Dermatitis: What It Is and How To Treat It
Warts
Warts: How They Are Removed by Freezing Them

Urology
         General Resources

Bedwetting
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Detecting Prostate Cancer
Incontinence
Kidney Diseases
Painful Urination
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Treating Your Enlarged Prostate
Urologic Diseases

 



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