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ABTop of page
  1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
  2. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test?
  3. Abdominal Fullness or Bloating
  4. Abdominal Gas and Colic
  5. Abdominal Pain Causes
  6. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger
  7. Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older
  8. Abdominal Ultrasound - Medical Test
  9. Abdominal X-Ray - Medical Test
  10. Abnormal Pap Test
  11. Abnormal Pap Test While Pregnant
  12. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  13. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Should I Have a Hysterectomy?
  14. Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  15. Abortion
  16. Abortion: Emotional Recovery
  17. Abruptio Placenta
  18. Abscessed Tooth
  19. Absence Epilepsy
  20. Absorbent Products for Urinary Incontinence
  21. Abuse in Vulnerable Adults
  22. Abuse: Signs of Abuse-Related Injuries
ACTop of page
  1. Accidental Needle Sticks
  2. Acetaminophen
  3. Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy
  4. Acetaminophen Use in Young Children
  5. Achilles Tendon Injury: Physiotherapy and Rehab
  6. Achilles Tendon Problems
  7. Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery?
  8. Acid Burns
  9. Acid reducers
  10. ACL Injury: Exercises to Do Before Treatment
  11. ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery?
  12. Acne
  13. Acne, Deciding About Isotretinoin for Treatment
  14. Acne: Should I See My Doctor?
  15. Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne?
  16. Acne: Tips for Keeping It Under Control
  17. Acne: Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy Acids
  18. Acne: Treatment With Antibiotics
  19. Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide
  20. Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid
  21. Acquired Von Willebrand's Disease
  22. Actinic Keratosis
  23. Active Children: Canadian Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
  24. Active Children: Get Outdoors and Explore
  25. Active Children: Let’s Play
  26. Active Children: Preschool Play
  27. Active Ideas: Creating a Low-Cost Home Gym
  28. Active Ideas: Fun Activities for You and Your Family
  29. Active Ideas: Think Before You Buy Exercise Equipment
  30. Active Ideas: Tips for People Who Don't Like to Exercise
  31. Active Listening
  32. Active Older Adults: Being Active All Year
  33. Active Older Adults: Walking
  34. Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
  35. Acupressure for Morning Sickness
  36. Acupuncture
  37. Acute Bronchitis
  38. Acute Coronary Syndrome
  39. Acute Flaccid Myelitis
  40. Acute Kidney Injury
  41. Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease
  42. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
ADTop of page
  1. Added Sugars
  2. Addiction Information for Young People: If Relapse Happens
  3. Addiction Information for Young People: Positive Changes - Activity
  4. Addiction Information for Young People: Supporting Your Teen in Recovery
  5. Addiction: Helping Others: Addiction in the Family
  6. Addiction: Helping Others: How to Find Help for Someone
  7. Addiction: Helping Others: How to Tell if There is an Alcohol Issue
  8. Addiction: Helping Others: When Someone in Your Home Misuses Alcohol
  9. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: Being Motivated
  10. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: Getting Started
  11. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: High Risk Situations
  12. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: Leisure for Life
  13. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: Making Choices
  14. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: Overview
  15. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: Staying With the Program
  16. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: What is Leisure?
  17. Addison's Disease
  18. Adenomyosis
  19. ADHD and Hyperactivity
  20. ADHD in Adults: Behavioural Strategies
  21. ADHD Myths and Facts
  22. ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School
  23. ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done
  24. ADHD: Impulsivity and Inattention
  25. ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD?
  26. ADHD: Social Skills Training
  27. ADHD: Symptoms in Adults
  28. ADHD: Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Has ADHD
  29. ADHD: Tests for Other Disorders
  30. Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery
  31. Adolescent Sensory and Motor Development
  32. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - Medical Test
  33. Advance Care Planning : Choose
  34. Advance Care Planning : Communicate
  35. Advance Care Planning : Conversations Matter
  36. Advance Care Planning : Document
  37. Advance Care Planning : Goals of Care Designations
  38. Advance Care Planning : Green Sleeve
  39. Advance Care Planning : Learn
  40. Advance Care Planning : Other Places to Get Help
  41. Advance Care Planning : Resources
  42. Advance Care Planning : Think About
  43. Advance Care Planning : Tools and Checklists
  44. Advance Care Planning : Topic Overview
  45. Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition?
  46. Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support?
  47. Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis?
  48. Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Treatment That Prolongs My Life?
AFTop of page
  1. After a Stroke: Helping Your Family Adjust
  2. After Brain Injury: A Guide for Patients and their Families: Introduction
  3. After Childbirth: Coping and Adjusting
  4. After Childbirth: Pelvic Bone Problems
  5. After Childbirth: Urination and Bowel Problems
  6. After Your Miscarriage: Additional Options for Support
  7. After Your Miscarriage: At the Time of Your Miscarriage
  8. After Your Miscarriage: Care for Miscarriages
  9. After Your Miscarriage: Caring For Your Baby's Remains
  10. After Your Miscarriage: Finding Support After a Miscarriage
  11. After Your Miscarriage: Remembering Your Baby
  12. After Your Miscarriage: Saying Goodbye
  13. After Your Miscarriage: The Grief Journey
  14. After Your Miscarriage: Ways to Cope
  15. After Your Miscarriage: Your Body
  16. After Your Stilbirth: Funerals and Memorial Services
  17. After Your Stillbirth: At Home
  18. After Your Stillbirth: At the Hospital or Birthing Centre
  19. After Your Stillbirth: Autopsy
  20. After Your Stillbirth: Care of Your Baby
  21. After Your Stillbirth: Coping With Milestones
  22. After Your Stillbirth: Emotional Support
  23. After Your Stillbirth: Finding Support
  24. After Your Stillbirth: Grandparent’s Grief
  25. After Your Stillbirth: Grieving Friends
  26. After Your Stillbirth: How You Feel Grief
  27. After Your Stillbirth: Introduction
  28. After Your Stillbirth: Losing a Twin or Multiples
  29. After Your Stillbirth: Making Arrangements
  30. After Your Stillbirth: Other Ways to Remember
  31. After Your Stillbirth: Partner Grief
  32. After Your Stillbirth: Resources
  33. After Your Stillbirth: Secondary Losses
  34. After Your Stillbirth: Strategies for Coping
  35. After Your Stillbirth: Supporting Children
  36. After Your Stillbirth: The Grief Journey
  37. After Your Stillbirth: Ways to Say Goodbye
  38. After Your Stillbirth: What is Stillbirth?
  39. After Your Stillbirth: When Considering Another Pregnancy
  40. After Your Stillbirth: When to Get Help
  41. After Your Stillbirth: Your Emotional Health
  42. After Your Stillbirth: Your Physical Health
AGTop of page
  1. Age-Related Foot Changes
  2. Age-Related Hearing Loss
  3. Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  4. Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Taking Vitamins
  5. Aggression in Youth
  6. Aging Well: Choosing a Nursing Home
  7. Aging Well: Making Your Home Fall-Proof
  8. Agitation and Dementia
AITop of page
  1. Air Quality: Air Quality Health Index (AQHI)
  2. Air Quality: Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
ALTop of page
  1. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) - Medical Test
  2. Alan's Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack
  3. Alberta Blood Transfusion Information: For Adults
  4. Alberta Blood Transfusion Information: For Babies
  5. Alberta Blood Transfusion Information: For Children
  6. Alberta Blood Transfusion Information: When You Need Rh Immune Globulin
  7. Alberta Blood Transfusion Information: When Your Child Needs Special Red Blood Cells or Platelets
  8. Albumin Urine Test - Medical Test
  9. Alcohol and Drug Problems
  10. Alcohol and Drug Problems: Common Questions about PMA and PMMA
  11. Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People
  12. Alcohol and Drugs: When to Get Help for a Person Who Is Intoxicated
  13. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Alcohol
  14. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Alcohol and Other Drugs Self-Care Resources
  15. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Alcohol: What to Look For
  16. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Binge Drinking
  17. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Drug Use
  18. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Drug Use: What to Look For
  19. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Effects of Alcohol
  20. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Harm Reduction Tips
  21. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Tips for Safer Alcohol Use
  22. Alcohol and Substance Use Problems in PTSD
  23. Alcohol Effects on a Fetus
  24. Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold Injury
  25. Alcohol Problems: Helping Someone Get Treatment
  26. Alcohol Problems: How to Stop Drinking
  27. Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health
  28. Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
  29. Aldosterone in Blood - Medical Test
  30. Aldosterone in Urine - Medical Test
  31. Alkali Burns
  32. Alkaline Phosphatase - Medical Test
  33. All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs): ATV Safety
  34. Allen Test
  35. Allergic Reaction
  36. Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Dye
  37. Allergic Rhinitis
  38. Allergies
  39. Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child
  40. Allergies to Insect Stings
  41. Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers
  42. Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers
  43. Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot
  44. Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy
  45. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots?
  46. Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies?
  47. Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis
  48. Allergy Shots for Asthma
  49. Allergy Tests - Medical Test
  50. Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)
  51. Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
  52. All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety : Madison’s Story
  53. All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety: Ashten and Sarada's Story
  54. Alopecia Areata
  55. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing
  56. Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) in Blood - Medical Test
  57. Altitude Sickness
  58. Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Coping With Sundowning
  59. Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Maintaining Good Nutrition
  60. Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Making the Most of Remaining Abilities
  61. Alzheimer's Disease
  62. Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines?
  63. Alzheimer's or Other Dementia: Should I Move My Relative Into Long-Term Care?
AMTop of page
  1. Amblyopia
  2. Amblyopia: Wearing an Eye Patch
  3. Ambulatory Electrocardiogram - Medical Test
  4. Ammonia - Medical Test
  5. Amniocentesis - Medical Test
  6. Amniocentesis, Deciding About
  7. Amylase - Medical Test
  8. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
ANTop of page
  1. Anabolic Steroids
  2. Anal Cancer
  3. Anal Fissure
  4. Anal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease
  5. Androgenetic Alopecia (Hair Loss, Inherited), Deciding about Treatment
  6. Andy's Story: Finding Your Own Routine When You Have Diabetes
  7. Anemia
  8. Anemia During Pregnancy
  9. Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD)
  10. Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease
  11. Anesthesia
  12. Anesthesia: Health Risks
  13. Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behaviour
  14. Angina
  15. Angina (Stable), Deciding About Angioplasty
  16. Angiogram - Medical Test
  17. Angiogram for Coronary Artery Disease, Deciding About
  18. Angiogram of the Head and Neck - Medical Test
  19. Angiogram of the Lung - Medical Test
  20. Angioplasty for Coronary Artery Disease
  21. Angioplasty for Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
  22. Angioplasty for Stable Angina, Deciding About
  23. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
  24. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
  25. Animal and Human Bites
  26. Animal and Human Bites: When Stitches Are Needed
  27. Ankle Sprain
  28. Ankle-Brachial Index Test - Medical Test
  29. Ankylosing Spondylitis
  30. Anorexia Nervosa
  31. Anorexia: Learning New Eating Behaviours
  32. Anorexia: Learning to Trust Others
  33. Anosmia
  34. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
  35. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Deciding About Surgery
  36. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery
  37. Anthrax
  38. Antibiotic Sensitivity Test
  39. Antibiotics
  40. Antibiotics for an Ear Infection, Deciding About
  41. Antibody Tests for Lupus
  42. Anticoagulants
  43. Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention, Deciding About
  44. Antidepressant Withdrawal
  45. Antidepressants
  46. Antidepressants; Should I Stop Taking?
  47. Antidepressants; Should I Take Them when I am Pregnant?
  48. Antidepressants; Should I Take Them?
  49. Antigen Tests for Giardiasis - Medical Test
  50. Antihistamines
  51. Antihistamines for Severe Allergic Reactions
  52. Antihypertensive Medications, Deciding About
  53. Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) - Medical Test
  54. Antioxidants
  55. Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy
  56. Antiplatelets
  57. Antipsychotic medicines
  58. Antiretroviral medicines for HIV
  59. Antisperm Antibody Test - Medical Test
  60. Antithyroid Antibody Tests - Medical Test
  61. Antithyroid Medication or Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism, Deciding About
  62. Antiviral Medicines for Flu, Deciding About Taking
  63. Antiviral Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis B, Deciding About
  64. Anxiety
  65. Anxiety: Stop Negative Thoughts
AOTop of page
  1. Aortic Aneurysm
  2. Aortic Dissection
  3. Aortic Valve Regurgitation
  4. Aortic Valve Regurgitation: Deciding About Surgery
  5. Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery
  6. Aortic Valve Stenosis
  7. Aortobifemoral Bypass for Peripheral Arterial Disease
APTop of page
  1. Apolipoprotein E-4 Genetic (DNA) Test
  2. Appendicitis
  3. Appointment for a New Problem
  4. Appreciating Your Child's Personality
ARTop of page
  1. Arm Injuries
  2. Arm Problems, Non-Injury
  3. Arnica
  4. Aromatherapy (Essential Oils Therapy)
  5. Arrhythmias and Sexual Activity
  6. Arterial Blood Gases - Medical Test
  7. Arthritis: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
  8. Arthritis: Shots for Knee Pain
  9. Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery?
  10. Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery?
  11. Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery?
  12. Arthrogram (Joint X-Ray) - Medical Test
  13. Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  14. Arthroscopy - Medical Test
  15. Arthroscopy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  16. Arthroscopy for Temporomandibular Disorders
  17. Artificial Nails: Problems and Treatment
  18. Artificial Sphincter for Urinary Incontinence in Men
  19. Arturo's Story: Getting Support for Making a Change
ASTop of page
  1. Asbestos and Lung Cancer
  2. Ascites and Cirrhosis
  3. Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP)
  4. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) - Medical Test
  5. Asperger's Syndrome
  6. Aspiration of the Bursa
  7. Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation
  8. Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
  9. Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?
  10. Assess Your Drug Use
  11. Assess Your Substance Use
  12. Assess Your Tobacco Use
  13. Assessing PTSD
  14. Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge
  15. Assistive Devices and Orthotics
  16. Assistive Devices for People With Disabilities
  17. Asthma
  18. Asthma Action Plan
  19. Asthma Action Plan: Green Zone
  20. Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone
  21. Asthma Action Plan: Yellow Zone
  22. Asthma and GERD
  23. Asthma and Vocal Cord Problems
  24. Asthma and Wheezing
  25. Asthma Attack
  26. Asthma Diary
  27. Asthma Diary Template
  28. Asthma During Pregnancy
  29. Asthma in Children
  30. Asthma in Children: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask and Spacer
  31. Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is
  32. Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment
  33. Asthma in Teenagers and Adults
  34. Asthma Treatment Goals
  35. Asthma Triggers
  36. Asthma: Controlling Cockroaches
  37. Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child
  38. Asthma: How to Overcome Treatment Obstacles
  39. Asthma: Identifying Your Triggers
  40. Asthma: Measuring Peak Flow
  41. Asthma: Overcoming Obstacles to Taking Medicines
  42. Asthma: Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines
  43. Asthma: Peak Expiratory Flow and Personal Best
  44. Asthma: Symptoms of Difficulty Breathing
  45. Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma
  46. Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan
  47. Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines
  48. Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life
ATTop of page
  1. At Home: Arm and Shoulder Exercises
  2. At Home: Drain Care
  3. At Home: General Diet, Activity, and Exercise
  4. At Home: Personal Care
  5. At Home: Prosthesis (After Mastectomy)
  6. At Home: Scar Massage
  7. At Home: What to Watch For
  8. At Home: When to Call Your Surgeon
  9. At Home: Your Incision
  10. Atherosclerosis
  11. Athlete's Foot
  12. Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
  13. Atopic Dermatitis: Taking Care of Your Skin
  14. Atrial Fibrillation
  15. Atrial Fibrillation and Daily Life
  16. Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation?
  17. Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Take an Anticoagulant to Prevent Stroke?
  18. Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Try Electrical Cardioversion?
  19. Atrial Fibrillation: Which Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke?
  20. Atrial Flutter: Atrial Flutter
  21. Atrial Flutter: Resources
  22. Atrial Flutter: Symptoms and Causes
  23. Atrial Flutter: Tests to Diagnose
  24. Atrial Flutter: Treatment
  25. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
AUTop of page
  1. Aura and Seizures
  2. Autism
  3. Autism and Vaccines
  4. Autism Spectrum Disorders
  5. Autism: Behavioural Training and Management
  6. Autism: Support and Training for the Family
  7. Autogenic Training
  8. Autoimmune Disease Tests - Medical Test
  9. Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
  10. Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
  11. Autopsy - Medical Test
  12. Autopsy: Should I Have an Autopsy Done on My Loved One?
AVTop of page
  1. Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis)
  2. Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
  3. Avoiding Infections in the Hospital
  4. Avoiding Mercury in Fish
  5. Avulsion Fracture
AYTop of page
  1. Ayurveda
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