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MEDSTAR HEALTH INFORMATION LIBRARY To access topics, please login above. ALLERGY GUIDE Allergy Treatment Allergy skin test Allergy treatments Avoidance and environmental changes Can children be tested? Desensitization--injections Do allergy shots have side effects? How to choose an allergist Medications Preventing allergies Radioallergosorbent test (RAST) Tests What are antihistamines? What is the best method of testing for allergies? Asthma Can asthma be cured? Exercising with asthma How is asthma diagnosed? Is asthma a psychological or emotional disease? Medications for asthma What causes asthma? What is asthma? General Allergy Information Allergic headaches Allergic to poison oak Allergies and mold spores Allergies to drugs Allergies-heat/cold Are there "non-allergenic" dogs? Chemical sensitivity Do I have an allergy or a cold? Ear and sinus allergies Food allergies Hay fever Insect bites and stings Is chlorine allergy common? Is tobacco smoke an allergen? Milk allergy Poison ivy allergies Pollen Ragweed Skin allergies So you've got hives? What are allergies? What are dust mites? What causes an allergic reaction? What is an allergy index? What is anaphylaxis? What is animal dander? Who develops allergies? Why do people get allergies? Your home environment and allergies CANCER GUIDE Cancer - General Information Alternative treatments Can asbestos cause cancer? Cancer and insurance Cancer pain management Cancer prevention Cancer resources Cancer surgery Chemotherapy Choosing an oncologist Classification of tumors Dealing with hair loss Diagnosis Family history Is there a link between cancer and red meat? Nutrition and cancer Preparing for your first visit Reducing your cancer risk Risk factors Screening and detection The spread of cancer (metastasis) Warning signs of cancer What is a biopsy report? What is cancer? What is edema? Who gets cancer? Cancer Resources Cancer support groups Clinical counseling Educational information Financial assistance for cancer patients Home care/hospice Housing for cancer patients Patient visitor programs Survivor programs Volunteer transportation Men's Cancer Concerns Cancer in men Gleason score Male breast cancer Men's cancer screening Prostate cancer Prostate cancer - detection Prostate cancer - risk factors and warning signs Testicular cancer Testicular cancer - detection Ureteral cancer in men Other Types of Cancer Bladder cancer Bone cancer Bone marrow cancer Brain cancer Cancer of the eye Cancer of the gallbladder Childhood cancers Colon cancer Dysplasia Esophagus cancer Gastrointestinal cancer Hodgkin's disease Hurthle cell carcinoma Kidney cancer Leukemia Liver cancer Lung cancer Lymphomas Mouth, pharynx, and larynx cancer Pancreas cancer Rectal cancer Renal carcinoma Sarcomas Stomach cancer Throat cancer Thyroid cancer Ureteral cancer Radiation Therapy After radiation treatment How is radiation used? Self-care during treatment Treatment risks Types of radiation equipment What about the side effects? What is brachytherapy? What is radiation therapy? Skin & Cancer Benign skin lesions Melanomas Moles Prevention of skin cancer Skin cancer Solar keratosis Sun and your skin Stop Smoking Effects on your health How to quit Laws and legislation Secondhand smoke Smokeless tobacco Women's Cancer Concerns About breast cancer Breast cancer - detection Breast cancer - risk factors and warning signs Breast self-examination Cancer in women Cervical cancer Endometrial cancer Mammography Mammography and breast implants Mastectomies Ovarian cancer Ureteral cancer in women Uterine cancer Vaginal cancer Vulva cancer Women's cancer screening CHILDREN'S HEALTH GUIDE Childhood Illnesses About constipation Chicken pox Childhood asthma Childhood tonsillitis Children's colds Conjunctivitis Croup Diarrhea and vomiting Ear infections Fever Flu in children Measles Mumps Outer ear infection Sore throat Treating fevers Viral infections What is the stomach flu? Children's Safety Bike safety Child restraint, safety belt, and bicycle helmet Childproofing your home Fire safety In-line skating safety Laws Pedestrian safety Playground safety Poisoning Preparing children for emergencies Seat belts and car seats Water safety Information for Teens Adolescent acne Self-image Sexual assault and date rape Starting your menstrual cycle Newborn Care Bathing your baby Breast-feeding Caring for your infant's circumcision Colic Fathering an infant Formula feeding Infant car seats Infant diaper rash Jaundice Mothering an infant Spoon feeding Weaning Parental Concerns about Teens Adolescent suicide Divorce Dropping out of school Eating disorders Family conflict Gangs Peer pressure Runaways School attendance and grades Self-esteem Sexual abuse Signs of substance abuse Stepfamily problems Suicide warnings Teen depression Teen drug abuse Teen involvement in cults Teenage pregnancy Teenage sexuality Parenting Battered child syndrome Causes of nightmares Children of divorce Children's depression Communication with your child Daycare/babysitters Emergency and backup childcare How to choose a pediatrician Immunization schedule/vaccinations Improving your parenting skills Latchkey kids Nonprescription medicine and children Normal sleep patterns Nutrition and your child's growth Parenting your adolescent Teething Toilet training Pediatric Emergencies Allergic reactions Bleeding Broken bones in children Burns Childhood sports injuries Childhood sprains Children and nosebleeds Children with muscle cramps Dental injury Falls Insect stings Pediatric animal bites Pediatric choking Pediatric head injury Pulled muscles in children Sunburns What is rheumatic fever? Pediatrics Allergies: hay fever Attention Deficit Disorder Autism Childhood allergies Childhood headaches Childhood laryngitis Childhood obesity Children and lice Cluster headaches Diagnosing and treating autism Down's syndrome Dyslexia External worms Hyperactivity Migraine headaches Muscular dystrophy in children Reye's syndrome Ringworm Ringworms Scoliosis Sleeplessness Spinal meningitis Warts: facts Wetting the bed What is cystic fibrosis? What is whooping cough? CHIROPRACTIC CARE GUIDE General Care About chiropractic Auto accidents Benefits of chiropractic Cars and your safety Children Chiropractic and insurance Chiropractic and pregnancy Chiropractic and the natural high Chiropractic costs Chiropractic education Chiropractic physiotherapy Chiropractic treatment methods Chiropractic trivia Do adjustments hurt? Excess weight Executives and stress Feeling good Female doctors of chiropractic Frequently asked questions Home Injuries How chiropractic heals How to avoid injury How to select a chiropractor Injuries on the job Kids and food Lifting heavy objects Maintaining your health Making chiropractic affordable Nutrition Pain relief without drugs Relieving pain Sleep and your health Strains and sprains Stress reduction Summertime The chiropractic exam What about X-rays? What is chiropractic? What is subluxation? Winter doldrums Workers' compensation injuries Your first visit Chiropractic - General Symptoms Acne Asthma Chronic headaches Constipation Dizziness/vertigo Fibromyalgia Insomnia Migraine headaches Neck pain Neck stiffness Pinched nerves Senior citizens Sinusitis Chiropractic - Limbs Arm and leg pain Bursitis Carpal tunnel syndrome Numbness/tingling Overuse injuries What about my shoes? Chiropractic - Lower Body Diagnosing scoliosis Knee and ankle Perfecting posture Slipped sacroiliac joints Chiropractic - Spinal Disorders About back pain Disc-herinated/slipped Exercises for the back How to protect your back Lower back pain Sciatica Spine and back care Treating lower back injuries Chiropractic - Sports Aerobic heart rate facts Exercise benefits Sports and chiropractic Sports Injuries Stretching Warming up Working out ChiropracticUpper Body Correcting jaw pain and TMJ syndrome Shoulder injuries Shoulder pain Whiplash/neck injuries COSMETIC/PLASTIC SURGERY GUIDE Breast Surgery Breast augmentation Breast lift Breast reconstruction during mastectomy surgery Breast reconstruction following mastectomy Breast reduction Correcting breast asymmetry Correcting inverted nipples Incisions in breast enlargement Placement in breast enlargement Safety of implants Saline implants Silicone implant information What will happen during breast surgery? Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Concerns Age spot removal Alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic and lactic) Am I a good candidate for cosmetic surgery? Anesthesia and surgical facilities Can I finance my surgery? Computer imaging How to choose a cosmetic surgeon How to choose a plastic surgeon Is cosmetic surgery safe? New techniques for a natural-looking face lift Will my insurance cover the cost? Facial Surgery & Rejuvenation Acne scar treatment Bell's palsy correction Cheek enhancements Collagen and fat injections Collagen for lip augmentation Face lift Fine wrinkles Forehead lift Gore-Tex� subcutaneous implants Medium and deep facial peels Scar correction Scar revision Skin concerns Skin treatment/facial rejuvenation Spider veins Liposuction Body contouring Can the fat return? Cellulite, what is it? Is liposuction safe? Liposuction considerations Liposuction for arms and legs Liposuction for men Liposuction for neck and chin Liposuction for stomach, hips, and thighs Liposuction of the buttocks What is liposuction? What will happen during liposuction surgery? Male Surgery Male facial rejuvenation Removal of the "spare tire" Unwanted male breast enlargement Other Available Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Procedures Abdominoplasty Chemical peel Correction of protruding ears (Otoplasty) Cosmetic removal of varicose veins Mini tummy tuck Neck lift Permanent lip color and eyeliner Skin-cancer-removal and reconstruction Tattoo removal Pediatric Plastic Surgery Cleft lip Cleft palate Pediatric plastic surgery Surgery of The Eyes Bags under the eyes Double-eyelid procedure Droopy lids Eyebrow lift Surgery of The Nose Crooked nose Nasal hump Nose surgery Post-operative recovery of nose surgery Reconstructive nasal surgery Rounded nasal tip Sinus conditions Special techniques in nasal surgery Surgery for breathing problems What will happen during nose surgery? DENTAL GUIDE Cosmetic Dental Problems Chipped, cracked, or worn teeth Crooked or crowded teeth Discolored teeth Lost teeth Cosmetic Dentistry Bleaching Bonding Cosmetic contouring Insurance coverage for cosmetic dentistry Veneers Crowns/Bridges Advantages of bridges Advantages of crowns Cost comparisons Insurance coverage for crowns and bridges Dental Care Chewing gum Choosing a dentist Controlling plaque Dental floss Dental rinses Drill-less dentistry/air abrasion Emergency first aid Fluoridated water Halitosis/bad breath Home dental care How and why to floss Munchies Nutrition Prevention of tooth decay Preventive checkups and cleanings Proper brushing Senior dental care Tooth pain Which toothbrush is right? Dental Care for Kids Dental care for infants Dental care for kids Infant tooth decay Sucking the thumb Thrush Thrusting the tongue Your child's first dental visit Dentures/Partials Advantages of dentures Advantages of partials Dentures, partials, or dental implants Insurance coverage for dentures and partials Speaking with new dentures General Dentistry Cosmetic dentistry Dental X-rays Extractions Fear of dentists Fillings Fluoride treatments Geographic tongue Insurance coverage for general dentistry Root canals Services provided Tooth fillings Tooth grinding Tooth sensitivity Treatment of abcesses Treatment of pain What are abcesses? What are sealants? Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Breakdown of roots Chronic head, neck, and facial treatment Corrective jaw surgery Extractions Impacted wisdom teeth Insurance coverage for oral and maxillofacial surgery TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) Orthodontics (Braces) Braces for adults Braces for children How braces straighten teeth Insurance coverage for orthodontics Periodontics (Gum Disease) Bleeding gums Corrective procedures Effects of delaying treatment Gum disease prevention Insurance coverage for periodontics Trench mouth What is gum disease? EAR, NOSE & THROAT GUIDE Allergies Allergic headaches Ear and sinus allergies Hay fever Pets and pollens Ears About labyrinthitis Aging and hearing loss Air travel and your ears Assistive listening devices Brain tinnitus Causes of hearing loss Diagnosis of hearing loss Ear infections-symptoms in children External ear tinnitus Fluid in your ears Hearing impairment Hearing preservation Inner ear infections Inner ear tinnitus Meniere's disease Middle ear infections Middle ear tinnitus Otosclerosis Outer ear infections Ruptured eardrum facts Surgical restoration of hearing loss Telephone amplifiers Tinnitus facts Tinnitus treatment What is central auditory processing disorder? What is hyperacusis? General EN&T Information Choosing an otolaryngologist Otolaryngology overview Pediatric ear, nose, and throat problems What is an otolaryngologist? Head Blepharoplasty Defining dizziness Headaches and facial pain Reducing dizziness What can a doctor do for dizziness? What causes dizziness? What is vertigo? Nose & Sinus Adenoid surgery Adenoids Congested, runny nose Endoscopic sinus surgery Losing your sense of smell Nasal reconstruction Nosebleeds Obstructions in the nasal cavity Sinusitis What are nasal polyps? Throat & Neck A lump in the neck About laryngitis Cancer of the mouth, pharynx, and larynx Chronic cough Hoarseness prevention and treatment tips The thyroid diagnosis Throat cancer Tonsillectomy Tonsillitis Treatment of your thyroid lump Vocal cord facts Voice disorders What are tonsils? What is a thyroid gland? What is strep throat? When is a thyroid gland abnormal? GENERAL HEALTH GUIDE AIDS Health care interventions HIV testing Pediatric AIDS Prevention and education Primary medical care Safer sex methods What is AIDS? Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Information on Alzheimer's disease Medical information Obtaining identification bracelets Related disorders What is Alzheimer's disease? Arthritis Arthritis or rheumatism? Arthritis symptoms Gout Lupus Rheumatoid arthritis Treating arthritis Blood Anemia Blood donation requirements Donating blood before surgery Hypoglycemia Sickle-cell anemia Transfusions Diabetes About glucose Associated foot problems Complications Defining diabetes Diabetes and illnesses Diabetes and pregnancy Diabetic retinopathy Diabetics and cholesterol Dialysis Diet Eating out Emotions and stress Exercise Food exchange facts Food labels High blood sugar info High fiber foods Insulin information Kidney problems Low blood sugar Motivation tips Oral medications Planning your meals Research Should I eat carbohydrates? Sugar substitutes Sugars Symptoms and risk factors Testing blood sugar levels Treatment strategies Type I Diabetes Type II Diabetes What is gestational diabetes? Digestive Problems Constipation Diarrhea Diverticulitis Food poisoning Gallbladder disorders Heartburn Hemorrhoids Hiatal hernia Ulcers Family Health Annual check-up Choosing a family doctor Flu Flu vaccinations Strep throat The common cold When to see a doctor for flu Family Safety Child abduction Children and the Internet Children mistreated in public Children witnessing domestic violence Drowning Emotional abuse Gun safety How does domestic violence affect children? Neglect Parental kidnapping Responsibility to report abuse Shaken baby syndrome Signs of child abuse First Aid About appendicitis About convulsions Animal bites Botulism Broken bones Chemical burns Choking Cuts and lacerations Electric shock Exposure to extreme temperatures First aid for bleeding First aid for insect bites and stings Heat burns Immediate treatment for a heart attack Performing the Heimlich maneuver Poisoning Rescuing a drowning person Salmonella Staphylococcus Traumatic shock Trouble breathing Fitness Active nutrition Aerobic and anaerobic exercise Effects of exercise on sex Effects on energy, life longevity,and stress Fighting boredom Target heart rate Warming up and cooling down What about muscle tone and figure? Which exercise is best for you? Hair Loss Causes of baldness Hair loss Hair transplants Scalp reduction Treatment options Headaches & Related Topics Biofeedback Body aches Brain tumors Cluster headaches Common headaches Diagnosis and treatment Migraine headaches Myths and mistreatments Physical aspects of stress Relieving pain Tension headaches When to see your doctor Health Insurance Benefits of health insurance Disability insurance Employer-provided insurance Governmental health programs How to check your coverage Medicaid and supplemental insurance Medicare supplemental insurance Social Security coverage Types of health insurance Kidney & Urinary Tract Blood in the urine Incontinence Kidney and urinary tract infections Kidney stones Lungs & Respiratory Apnea Asthma Bronchitis Emphysema Marriage & Family Counseling Child abuse Family communication Money problems Spousal abuse Stepparenting Substance abuse and its effects on the family Why marriages fail Medical Tests & Procedures Amniocentesis Biopsy Cardiac catheterization Cholesterol testing Colonoscopy Electrocardiogram (EKG) HIV testing Laparoscopy Mammography Pregnancy tests Ultrasound X-rays Men's Health Concerns About kidney infections Alcoholism and men Colon cancer Coronary heart disease facts Defining inguinal hernia Disorders of the prostate Enlarged prostate Enlarged testicles Gout and men Hair transplants How to conduct a testicular self-exam Impotence Men and STDs Men's cholesterol levels Men's health Penile implant information Prostate cancer Sports injuries The pill for men Urethritis Urinary tract infections in men Vasectomy Vasectomy reversal facts What about premature ejaculation? What is male-pattern baldness? What is testosterone? Nervous System ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) Brain tumors Epilepsy Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's disease Stroke What is Alzheimer's disease? Nutrition Animal vs. vegetable protein Artificial color additives Calcium Cancer and nutrition Carbohydrates Carbohydrates and glucose Controlling your weight Credentials of registered dieticians Defensive dining Definition and classification of vitamins Diet and menstrual cycle Essential nutritients Fiber importance Fluoride Food groups How diet affects moods How fat is used How protein affects growth and maintenance How to choose nutritious foods Hunger problems in the United States Importance of water intake Iodine Iron Lecithin and cholesterol Magnesium MSG Nutrient density Performance food Pesticides Potassium Protein and energy Radiation RDA and protein RDA/Food pyramid Salt intake Simple eating tips Sodium Starch and fiber Sugar and starch Vitamin A Vitamin B Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Water supplies Zinc Occupational Health Concerns Asbestos exposure Carpal tunnel syndrome Drug testing Lower back strain Noise-induced hearing loss Pre-employment physical Organ & Tissue Donation Answers to common questions Signing a donor card Transplant facts Who can be an organ donor? Pain Syndromes Arthritis pain Back pain/strain Degenerative disk disease Facial pain Muscle injuries Neck pain Neuralgia Non-cardiac chest pain Pelvic pain Phantom pain Reflex sympathetic dystrophy Sacroiliac pain Sciatica pain Shingles Slipped disk pain Spinal stenosis Thoracic outlet syndrome TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) Whiplash syndrome Work-related injuries Parental Concerns about Teens Divorce Family conflict Insecurity Peer pressure Runaways School attendance and grades Self-esteem Sexual abuse Signs of substance abuse Stepfamily problems Suicide warnings Teen involvement in cults Teenage pregnancy Teenage sexuality Pediatrics Autism Chicken pox Croup Diaper rash Down's syndrome Ear infections Fever Hyperactivity Measles Mumps Normal sleep patterns Reye's syndrome Ringworm Sleeplessness Vaccinations Viral infections Wetting the bed Prescriptions Generic prescriptions Prescription expiration dates Prescription information Transferring prescriptions Rehabilitation Amputation Head injuries Orthopedic rehabilitation Pain management Stroke and neurological rehabilitation Sexually Transmitted Diseases AIDS Chlamydia Genital warts Gonorrhea Herpes Syphilis Sleep Disorders Nighttime cough Sleep apnea Snoring Why you stop breathing when you sleep Smoking Effects on your health How smoking affects exercise How to quit Laws and legislation Secondhand smoke Smokeless tobacco Smoking during pregnancy HEARING LOSS GUIDE Causes Of Hearing Loss Accidents Aging and hearing loss Causes of hearing loss Genetics Infectious causes Noise levels Otosclerosis Presbycusis Temporary hearing loss Tinnitus Effects Of Hearing Loss Communication problems Lack of speech development Hearing Assistance Assistive listening devices FM systems Hearing aids Portable amplifiers Signaling devices Telephone relay Systems Translators Types of hearing devices Voice carry over Surgical Options Cochlear implants Perforated eardrums Reconstruction Surgical Implants Surgical restoration Tympanoplasty Types of Hearing Loss Conductive Hearing Loss Neural or central hearing loss Sensorineural hearing loss What is Hearing Loss? Degree of hearing loss Diagnosing hearing loss How you hear Screening tests Signs of hearing loss What is an audiogram? HEART CARE GUIDE Cholesterol Bad cholesterol Children and cholesterol Diet and cholesterol Good cholesterol Creating A Heart-Healthy Diet Nutrition and the heart Types of fat Disorders of Cardiac Rhythm Arrhythmia Heart rhythm testing Premature heartbeats Exercise & Your Heart Aerobic and anaerobic exercise Strength building Target heart rate Which exercise is best for you? Heart & Circulatory Adult murmurs Angina Causes of high blood pressure Childhood defects Congestive heart failure Coronary artery disease Enlarged heart High blood pressure Mitral valve prolapse Pacemakers Palpitations (irregular heartbeats) Passing out (syncope) Risk factors for heart disease Shortness of breath Stroke Treating high blood pressure Varicose veins Heart Attack Diagnosing a heart attack Heart attack risk factors Preventing heart attacks Recovery after a heart attack Symptoms of a heart attack What is a heart attack? Smoking Effects on your health How to quit Laws and legislation Nicotine replacement (patches and gum) Secondhand smoke Smokeless tobacco Smoking during pregnancy Stress Effects of stress on your heart Stress Stress reduction Testing for Heart Disease Cardiac catheterization Echocardiography Electrocardiogram (EKG) Exercise (stress) testing Holter monitors Nuclear medicine studies Treating Heart Disease Coronary angioplasty Coronary atherectomy Coronary bypass surgery Coronary stents Medication Pacemakers Home Health Care/Assisted Living Guide General Information About skilled nursing care Adult day care Assisted living options Choosing respite health care Defining congregate apartments Exercise programs for seniors Home physical therapy Medical supplies Paying Medicare and Medicaid Senior center benefits Volunteering What about assistive devices? What about case management services? What are community mental health centers? What is occupational therapy? What regulations apply? What transportation services are available? Where should I go for help? Home Health Care About home chore services Care for the bedridden Choosing home care Choosing nursing care Defining home health care Help with home maintenance and repair Home health and service options Hospice care Long-term home health care facts Nutrition service choices Personal emergency response system options What is Certified Home Health Agency care (CHHA)? What meal delivery services are available? What personal care services do I need? Retirement Communities Are meals provided? Campus communities Choosing a retirement community Defining "active" retirement community How much do retirement communities cost? Independent and assisted living programs Pets Retirement community benefits Retirement community homes Senior activities and sports What about housekeeper and chore services? What health care facilities do retirement communities have? What is a continuing care retirement community? Who lives in retirement communities? INFERTILITY GUIDE Assisted Reproduction & Pregnancy Choosing the sex of your baby Egg donor and surrogacy programs Genetics testing In vitro fertilization In vitro fertilization and gamete transfer (GIFT) Multiple births New technological advances Preventing miscarriages Coping & Support After a miscarriage Coping with the holidays Dealing with your hormones How can I help? Insensitive comments National support groups Seeking therapy Fertility/Reproductive Medicine Artificial insemination and sperm banks Birth control Endometriosis Immune treatments for fertility Infertility - male and female Laparascopy and hysteroscopy Laser surgery Male infertility and ICSI Ovulation induction General Information Conception and the time of day Dietary guidelines Does age affect fertility? Effective and safe lubricants Elements that affect your ability to ovulate, conceive, and carry a pregnancy to term Exercise Fertility-related herbs General recommendations How body fat affects fertility How conception happens How do I know if I have an infertility problem? How do I know if I should see a specialist? How long should it take to get pregnant? How long should we try before we see a doctor? Infertility Infertility myths and facts Infertility surgery Maximizing fertility Menstrual/hormone problems Pregnancy rates for average couples Sexually transmitted diseases Sperm banks Stress Vitamins and minerals What else can we do? What is an infertility specialist? Where can I find answers to my infertility questions? Will other sexual practices affect conception? Intercourse Information Deep penetration during ejaculation Hard or soft surface? How long should I lie down after intercourse? How often should we have intercourse? How soon should he withdraw after ejaculation? Intercourse positions Intercourse-related questions Timed intercourse Medical Treatment Assisted hatching At-home insemination Commonly used drugs Costs of treatments Does insurance cover assisted reproduction? Endometrial biopsy Getting a second opinion or changing doctors Hormone levels How do we find a good infertility treatment? How to get the most out of your care Hysterosalpingogram Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) Intra-tubal insemination Intra-uterine insemination Invasive infertility tests Laparotomy Non-stimulated cycle oocyte in-office fertilization Non-surgical embryonic selective thinning Pelvioscopy Selecting a doctor Stimulated cycle oocyte retrieval in-office fertilization The initial exam Tubal reversal What tests will be performed? Zygote intra-fallopian transfer Men's Fertility Artificially cooling the testicles Bicycling Causes of infertility in men Environmental risk factors Excessive heat at night Hot tubs, hot baths, and saunas How is semen analysis done? Male infertility services Non-organically grown bananas Sitting for long periods Sperm count Sperm questions Underwear and tight clothing What about smoking and drinking alcohol and caffeine? Mind/Body Wellness Programs Endometriosis seminars and support groups Infertility seminars and support groups Natural treatments for stress, anxiety, and depression Weight loss programs for women Women's Fertility Abortions and conception Amenorrhea At what time of the month is a woman most fertile? Basal body temperature Breastfeeding Causes of infertility in women Conception during the menstrual cycle Corrective surgery for women Cough syrup and fertility Does douching affect successful conception? Evaluation process for women Female infertility services: medical and surgical How can a woman tell when she ovulates? Menstrual/ovulatory cycle Mid-cycle spotting Milk and fertility Miscarriages Mittelschmerz pain Monitoring cervical fluid Other ways to detect ovulation Ovulation Ovulation predictor kits Positioning of the cervix The female orgasm and conception Tubal disease Women over forty MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES GUIDE After Treatment Mastectomy products Pain management supplies Rehab equipment and supplies Ambulatory Assistance Ambulatory products Power scooters Wheelchairs General Information Bath equipment Emergency response systems Hospital beds Insurance reimbursements Lift chairs Therapeutic hose Uniforms and shoes Special Needs Blood pressure supplies Braces and supports CPAP Diabetic supplies Enteral feeding Incontinence supplies Lymphadema pumps Nebulizers and medication Oxygen - home/portable Patient lifts Stair lifts MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE GUIDE Alcohol Adult children of alcoholics Causes of alcoholism Co-dependency Effects on driving Family/spousal rights in addicted homes Fetal alcohol syndrome Helping the abuser How alcohol affects the family Living with an alcoholic Problem drinking Symptoms of alcoholism Teenage drinking Treatment of alcoholism What is A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous)? What is Al-Anon? When you drink alcohol Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Obsessive and compulsive behaviors Depression Symptoms Treatment What causes it? Drugs Amphetamines Barbiturates and tranquilizers Behavioral signs of drug abuse Causes of drug abuse Cocaine Crack Dealing with substance abuse Depressants Heroin Ice Long-term dangers of crack Marijuana Morphine Physical signs of drug abuse Prescription drug addiction Symptoms of drug abuse What is N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous)? Eating Disorders Anorexia nervosa Are you addicted to food? Bulimia Compulsive eating Laxative abuse Treatment of eating disorders General Information Hypochondria Hysteria Stress management Understanding stress Inhalants Kicking the inhalant habit Marriage & Family Counseling Child abuse Family communication Money problems Spousal abuse Stepparenting Substance abuse and its effects on the family Why marriages fail Mental Health Depression Geriatric psychiatry Grief Manic-depressive Nervous breakdown Paranoia Post-traumatic stress disorder Schizophrenia Sexual dysfunction Stress Suicide Workaholic behavior Parents' Concerns About Teens Adolescent suicide Child abuse Dealing with an angry child Divorce Eating disorders Family conflict Hyperactivity Insecurity Listening to your child Peer pressure Runaways School attendance and grades Self-esteem Sexual abuse Signs of substance abuse Stepfamily problems Suicide warnings Teen depression Teen drug abuse Teen involvement in cults Teen's abuse of parents Teenage pregnancy Teenage sexuality Sleep Disorders Bruxism Central sleep apnea CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) Daytime sleepiness Difficulty breathing at night Difficulty falling asleep Fragmented sleep Hypersomnia Insomnia MSLT (multiple sleep latency test) Narcolepsy Nightmares and night terrors Nighttime asthma Nighttime cough Obstructive sleep apnea Periodic limb movements Restless legs Sleep and depression Sleep and women Sleep apnea Sleep deprivation Sleep hygiene Sleep problems in children Sleepwalking Snoring What is a polysomnogram? Why you stop breathing while asleep Treatment Options Adolescent services Adult psychiatric services After-care Choosing a treatment center Group therapy Hospitalization How to help your employees and co-workers Partial hospitalization Substance abuse services OPTICAL/VISION GUIDE Additional Eye Conditions Blurred vision in diabetics Bony orbit infection Contracted eyelid Diabetes, macular degeneration, and retinal tears Drooping lower eyelid Drugs and your eyes Dyslexia Flaking eyelids Floaters Foreign body on the cornea Hanging upper eyelid In-turned lower eyelid Lumps on your eyelid Macular degeneration Nerve inflammation Protruding eyes Sclera inflammation Secondary tumors Skin cancer Sudden loss of vision Trauma/injury to the eye Contact Lenses Advantages Bifocal Colored contact concerns Contact lens concerns Disposable Gas permeable Hard vs. soft How long can you wear contacts? How long should contacts last? How to obtain contact lenses Inserting contacts Lens care Recent lens developments Eyewear Clip-overs Frame types Lens types General Eye Care Astigmatism Blepharitis Blood on the white of your eye Cataracts Choosing an eye care professional Color blindness Crossed eyes in adults Crossed eyes in children Cysts Detached retina Diabetic retinopathy Dry eyes Eye exam Farsightedness Lazy eye Nearsightedness Optometrists and ophthalmologists Pinkeye Presbyopia Sties Torn retina Watery eyes Glaucoma Acute glaucoma Chronic glaucoma Glaucoma treatment Laser surgery for glaucoma What is glaucoma? Retinal Conditions Artery clots Detachment of the retina Retinal cancer Vein clots Eye Surgery Hyperopic ALK, clear lens extractions, and the implantable contact lens Is LASIK right for me? Is PRK right for me? Is there discomfort from PRK surgery? Laser eye surgery Laser vision correction LASIK, "Flap and Zap," and the excimer laser Lens implants Ophthalmic surgeon qualifications Potential risks with LASIK Potential risks with PRK surgery Potential risks with radial keratotomy Radial keratotomy Recovery from LASIK Recovery from PRK Refractive surgery Secondary implants after prior cataract surgery Secondary membranes and the YAG laser Surgical procedures The sutureless technique Types of surgery What is a lensectomy? What is PRK? What is the Intrastromal Corneal Ring (ICR)? Wrinkles, furrows, collagen, and laser resurfacing ORTHODONTIC GUIDE Appliances Bite planes Braces Elastics Functional appliances Headgear Parts of braces Removable braces Retainers General Concerns Age for treatment Braces for adults Braces for kids Cost of treatment Insurance coverage Length of treatment Orthodontics explained The first visit Types of treatment Who should wear braces? Other Orthodontic Services Dentofacial Orthopedics Invisible braces for adults Minor tooth movement Oral appliances Orthognathics TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) Taking Care of Your Braces Activities to avoid Cleaning Emergencies Foods to avoid Repair What to do about pain ORTHOPEDICS/SPORTS MEDICINE GUIDE Arthritis Arthritis or rheumatism? Arthritis symptoms Diet and nutrition Juvenile arthritis Osteoarthritis Psoriatic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sex and pregnancy Treating arthritis Back Problems Back pain exam Causes of back pain Diseases of the spine Herniated discs Lower back pain Non-surgical treatment Pinched nerves Sciatica/pain down the leg Self-treatment Types of back pain When to call a doctor for back pain Foot Problems Bunions Corns and hammertoes Diabetic foot care Foot surgery Heel pain Nail problems Nerve problems of the foot Hand & Upper Extremities Carpal tunnel syndrome Computer-related repetitive strain injury Emergency treatment of hand injuries Endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery Ganglion cysts Shoulder injuries Shoulder pain Orthopedics Arthroscopy Bursitis Cartilage tears Deformities of the foot Halo vest Hip replacement Hip spica cast Joint pain Joint replacement Knee reconstruction Rehabilitation Spinal disorder Tendinitis What is Achilles tendinitis? Pain Management Management of back pain Management of neck and shoulder pain Nerve injuries and sympathetic pain Post-operative pain Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy Amputation Automobile accident injuries Head injuries Knee and shoulder injuries Occupational rehabilitation Pain management Physical medicine and rehabilitation Physical therapy Soft tissue injuries Spinal cord rehabilitation Sports injuries Stroke and neurological rehabilitation Sports Medicine About heat therapy Arthroscopy in sports injuries Broken bones Defining dislocation Defining shin splints Dehydration Elbows and knees Fractures Heat exhaustion Importance of cardiovascular fitness Injuries to the hamstring Injuries to the knee Injury prevention Injury symptoms Muscle cramps Muscle injuries Overtraining Racket sports Running injuries Separated shoulder Sprains Sprains, strains, and bruise information Strains Tennis elbow Warming up and cooling down What is the RICE system? PODIATRY GUIDE About Podiatry Do I need to be referred? How much does podiatry care cost? How to choose a podiatrist What can I expect on my first visit? What is podiatry? What will my insurance cover? Foot & Ankle Care Caring for dancing feet Caring for your nails Foot care for walkers Foot facts General foot care Preventing foot and ankle injuries Proper foot attire Runners and foot care Sports shoes Stretching and overtraining Your feet and first aid Foot Disorders About ankle exotosis About flat feet About foot drop About mallet toe About shin splints Ankle sprains Athlete's foot Burning feet Caring for aging feet Circulatory problems Corns and hammertoes Diabetic foot care Diabetic foot problems Dry heel care Foot calluses Foot fractures Foot fungus treatment Foot odor Foot ulcers Foot warts Frostbite injuries Gout treatment Heel pain In-grown toenail problems Nail problems Nerve problems of the feet Osteoarthritis Out-toeing and in-toeing Preventing sweaty feet Rheumatoid arthritis Soft foot corns Toe dislocation Treating blisters What are claw toes? What are hammertoes? What are heel spurs? What is a bunion? What is a clubfoot? What is a corn? What is Achilles tendinitis? What is bursitis? What is immersion foot? What is trench foot? Your arches Foot Treatments Alternatives to foot surgery Foot surgery Foot surgery recovery Surgery for bunions The cost of orthodics What are orthodics? SENIOR HEALTH GUIDE Back Problems Kinds of back pain Preventing back pain Treating back pain What causes back pain? Dental Care Dental implants Dentures Speaking with new dentures Treating periodontal disease What causes periodontal disease? What is gum disease? Hearing Loss Aging and hearing loss Assistive listening devices Causes of hearing loss Diagnosing hearing loss Surgical restoration Treating hearing loss Types of hearing devices Heart & Circulatory Angina Congestive heart failure Coronary angioplasty Coronary artery disease Coronary bypass surgery Effective treatment of varicose veins Heart attack risk factors Heart attacks High blood pressure Problems with circulation Varicose veins Senior Health Care Arthritis or rheumatism? 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