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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 and Other Illness
  6. Abdominal Pain Causes
  7. Abdominal Pain Following an Injury
  8. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger
  9. Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older
  10. Abdominal Ultrasound
  11. Abdominal X-Ray
  12. Abnormal Pap Test
  13. Abnormal Pap Test While Pregnant
  14. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  15. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Should I Have a Hysterectomy?
  16. Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  17. Abortion
  18. Abortion: Emotional Recovery
  19. Abruptio Placenta
  20. Abscessed Tooth
  21. Absence Epilepsy
  22. Absorbent Products for Urinary Incontinence
  23. Abuse in Vulnerable Adults
  24. 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: Should I See My Doctor?
  14. Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne?
  15. Acne: Tips for Keeping It Under Control
  16. Acne: Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy Acids
  17. Acne: Treatment With Antibiotics
  18. Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide
  19. Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid
  20. Acquired Von Willebrand's Disease
  21. Actinic Keratosis
  22. Active Children: Canadian sedentary behaviour guidelines
  23. Active Children: Get outdoors and explore
  24. Active Children: Let’s play
  25. Active Children: Preschool active play
  26. Active Ideas: Creating a Low-Cost Home Gym
  27. Active Ideas: Fun Activities for You and Your Family
  28. Active Ideas: Think Before You Buy Exercise Equipment
  29. Active Ideas: Tips for People Who Don't Like to Exercise
  30. Active Listening
  31. Active Older Adults: Being Active All Year
  32. Active Older Adults: Walking
  33. Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
  34. Acupressure for Morning Sickness
  35. Acupuncture
  36. Acute Bronchitis
  37. Acute Coronary Syndrome
  38. Acute Flaccid Myelitis
  39. Acute Kidney Injury
  40. Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease
  41. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
ADTop of page
  1. Added Sugars
  2. Addiction: Helping Others: Addiction in the Family
  3. Addiction: Helping Others: How to Find Help for Someone
  4. Addiction: Helping Others: How to Tell if There is an Alcohol Issue
  5. Addiction: Helping Others: When Someone in Your Home Misuses Alcohol
  6. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: Being Motivated
  7. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: Get Active
  8. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: High-Risk Situations
  9. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: Leisure for Life
  10. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: Making a Leisure Plan
  11. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: Overview
  12. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: Staying With Your Leisure Program
  13. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: Technology and Leisure
  14. Addiction: Leisure and Recovery: What is Leisure?
  15. Addison's Disease
  16. Adenomyosis
  17. ADHD and Hyperactivity
  18. ADHD in Adults: Behavioural Strategies
  19. ADHD Myths and Facts
  20. ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School
  21. ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done
  22. ADHD: Impulsivity and Inattention
  23. ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD?
  24. ADHD: Social Skills Training
  25. ADHD: Symptoms in Adults
  26. ADHD: Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Has ADHD
  27. ADHD: Tests for Other Disorders
  28. Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery
  29. Adolescent Sensory and Motor Development
  30. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
  31. Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition?
  32. Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support?
  33. Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis?
  34. 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: Introduction
  7. After Your Stilbirth: Funerals and Memorial Services
  8. After Your Stillbirth: At Home
  9. After Your Stillbirth: At the Hospital or Birthing Centre
  10. After Your Stillbirth: Autopsy
  11. After Your Stillbirth: Care of Your Baby
  12. After Your Stillbirth: Coping With Milestones
  13. After Your Stillbirth: Emotional Support
  14. After Your Stillbirth: Finding Support
  15. After Your Stillbirth: Grandparent’s Grief
  16. After Your Stillbirth: Grieving Friends
  17. After Your Stillbirth: How You Feel Grief
  18. After Your Stillbirth: Introduction
  19. After Your Stillbirth: Losing a Twin or Multiples
  20. After Your Stillbirth: Making Arrangements
  21. After Your Stillbirth: Other Ways to Remember
  22. After Your Stillbirth: Partner Grief
  23. After Your Stillbirth: Resources
  24. After Your Stillbirth: Secondary Losses
  25. After Your Stillbirth: Strategies for Coping
  26. After Your Stillbirth: Supporting Children
  27. After Your Stillbirth: The Grief Journey
  28. After Your Stillbirth: Ways to Say Goodbye
  29. After Your Stillbirth: What is Stillbirth?
  30. After Your Stillbirth: When Considering Another Pregnancy
  31. After Your Stillbirth: When to Get Help
  32. After Your Stillbirth: Your Emotional Health
  33. 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)
  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
  9. Alcohol and Drug Use
  10. Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People
  11. Alcohol and Drugs: When to Get Help for a Person Who Is Intoxicated
  12. Alcohol and Substance Use in PTSD
  13. Alcohol Effects on a Fetus
  14. Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold Injury
  15. Alcohol Problems: Helping Someone Get Treatment
  16. Alcohol Problems: How to Stop Drinking
  17. Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health
  18. Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
  19. Aldosterone in Blood
  20. Aldosterone in Urine
  21. Alkali Burns
  22. Alkaline Phosphatase
  23. Allen Test
  24. Allergic Reaction
  25. Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Dye
  26. Allergic Rhinitis
  27. Allergies
  28. Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child
  29. Allergies to Insect Stings
  30. Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers
  31. Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers
  32. Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot
  33. Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy
  34. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots?
  35. Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies?
  36. Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis
  37. Allergy Shots for Asthma
  38. Allergy Tests
  39. Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)
  40. Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
  41. All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety : Madison’s Story
  42. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs): ATV safety
  43. Alopecia Areata
  44. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing
  45. Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) in Blood
  46. Altitude Sickness
  47. Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Coping With Sundowning
  48. Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Maintaining Good Nutrition
  49. Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Making the Most of Remaining Abilities
  50. Alzheimer's Disease
  51. Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines?
  52. 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
  4. Ammonia
  5. Amniocentesis
  6. Amylase
  7. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
ANTop of page
  1. Anabolic Steroids
  2. Anal Cancer
  3. Anal Fissure
  4. Anal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease
  5. Andy's Story: Finding Your Own Routine When You Have Diabetes
  6. Anemia
  7. Anemia During Pregnancy
  8. Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD)
  9. Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease
  10. Anesthesia
  11. Anesthesia: Health Risks
  12. Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behaviour
  13. Angina
  14. Angiogram
  15. Angiogram of the Head and Neck
  16. Angiogram of the Lung
  17. Angioplasty for Coronary Artery Disease
  18. Angioplasty for Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
  19. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
  20. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
  21. Animal and Human Bites
  22. Animal and Human Bites: When Stitches Are Needed
  23. Ankle Sprain
  24. Ankle-Brachial Index Test
  25. Ankylosing Spondylitis
  26. Anorexia Nervosa
  27. Anorexia: Learning New Eating Behaviours
  28. Anorexia: Learning to Trust Others
  29. Anosmia
  30. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
  31. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery
  32. Anthrax
  33. Antibiotic Sensitivity Test
  34. Antibiotics
  35. Antibody Test for COVID-19
  36. Antibody Tests for Lupus
  37. Anticoagulants
  38. Antidepressant Withdrawal
  39. Antidepressants
  40. Antigen Tests for Giardiasis
  41. Antihistamines
  42. Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
  43. Antioxidants
  44. Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy
  45. Antiplatelets
  46. Antipsychotic medicines
  47. Antiretroviral medicines for HIV
  48. Antisperm Antibody Test
  49. Antithyroid Antibody Tests
  50. Anxiety
  51. 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
  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)
  13. Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  14. Arthroscopy
  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)
  5. Aspiration of the Bursa
  6. Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation
  7. Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
  8. Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?
  9. Assess Your Drug Use
  10. Assess Your Substance Use
  11. Assess Your Tobacco Use
  12. Assessing PTSD
  13. Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge
  14. Assistive Devices and Orthotics
  15. Assistive Devices for People With Disabilities
  16. Asthma
  17. Asthma Action Plan
  18. Asthma Action Plan: Green Zone
  19. Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone
  20. Asthma Action Plan: Yellow Zone
  21. Asthma and GERD
  22. Asthma and Vocal Cord Problems
  23. Asthma and Wheezing
  24. Asthma Attack
  25. Asthma Diary
  26. Asthma Diary Template
  27. Asthma During Pregnancy
  28. Asthma in Children
  29. Asthma in Children: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask and Spacer
  30. Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is
  31. Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment
  32. Asthma in Teenagers and Adults
  33. Asthma Treatment Goals
  34. Asthma Triggers
  35. Asthma: Controlling Cockroaches
  36. Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child
  37. Asthma: How to Overcome Treatment Obstacles
  38. Asthma: Identifying Your Triggers
  39. Asthma: Measuring Peak Flow
  40. Asthma: Overcoming Obstacles to Taking Medicines
  41. Asthma: Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines
  42. Asthma: Peak Expiratory Flow and Personal Best
  43. Asthma: Symptoms of Difficulty Breathing
  44. Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma
  45. Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan
  46. Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines
  47. 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 and Vaccines
  3. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  4. Autism: Behavioural Training and Management
  5. Autism: Support and Training for the Family
  6. Autogenic Training
  7. Autoimmune Disease Tests
  8. Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
  9. Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
  10. Autopsy
  11. 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 Emotional Eating: Making a Plan
  4. Avoiding Infections in the Hospital
  5. Avoiding Mercury in Fish
  6. Avulsion Fracture
AYTop of page
  1. Ayurveda
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