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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 Rosacea
  14. Acne, Deciding About Isotretinoin for Treatment
  15. Acne: Should I See My Doctor?
  16. Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne?
  17. Acne: Tips for Keeping It Under Control
  18. Acne: Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy Acids
  19. Acne: Treatment With Antibiotics
  20. Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide
  21. Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid
  22. Acquired von Willebrand Disease
  23. Actinic Keratosis
  24. Active Children: Canadian Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
  25. Active Children: Get Outdoors and Explore
  26. Active Children: Let’s Play
  27. Active Children: Preschool Play
  28. Active Ideas: Creating a Low-Cost Home Gym
  29. Active Ideas: Fun Activities for You and Your Family
  30. Active Ideas: Think Before You Buy Exercise Equipment
  31. Active Ideas: Tips for People Who Don't Like to Exercise
  32. Active Listening
  33. Active Older Adults: Being Active All Year
  34. Active Older Adults: Walking
  35. Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
  36. Acupressure for Morning Sickness
  37. Acupuncture
  38. Acute Bronchitis
  39. Acute Coronary Syndrome
  40. Acute Flaccid Myelitis
  41. Acute Kidney Injury
  42. Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease
  43. 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 It's a Drinking Problem
  8. Addiction: Helping Others: When Someone in Your Home has a Drinking Problem
  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 Alcohol and Drug Abuse
  32. Adolescent Depression
  33. Adolescent Sensory and Motor Development
  34. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - Medical Test
  35. Adult Acne
  36. Advance Care Planning : Choose
  37. Advance Care Planning : Communicate
  38. Advance Care Planning : Conversations Matter
  39. Advance Care Planning : Document
  40. Advance Care Planning : Goals of Care Designations
  41. Advance Care Planning : Green Sleeve
  42. Advance Care Planning : Learn
  43. Advance Care Planning : Other Places to Get Help
  44. Advance Care Planning : Resources
  45. Advance Care Planning : Think About
  46. Advance Care Planning : Tools and Checklists
  47. Advance Care Planning : Topic Overview
  48. Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition?
  49. Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support?
  50. Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis?
  51. Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Treatment That Prolongs My Life?
  52. Advanced Prostate Cancer
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
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 Abuse, Teen
  10. Alcohol and Drug Problems
  11. Alcohol and Drug Problems: Common Questions about PMA and PMMA
  12. Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People
  13. Alcohol and Drugs: When to Get Help for a Person Who Is Intoxicated
  14. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Alcohol
  15. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Alcohol and Other Drugs Self-Care Resources
  16. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Alcohol: What to Look For
  17. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Binge Drinking
  18. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Drug Use
  19. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Drug Use: What to Look For
  20. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Effects of Alcohol
  21. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Harm Reduction Tips
  22. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Tips for Safer Alcohol Use
  23. Alcohol and Substance Use Problems in PTSD
  24. Alcohol Effects on a Fetus
  25. Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold Injury
  26. Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy
  27. Alcohol Problems: Helping Someone Get Treatment
  28. Alcohol Problems: How to Stop Drinking
  29. Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health
  30. Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
  31. Aldosterone in Blood - Medical Test
  32. Aldosterone in Urine - Medical Test
  33. Alkali Burns
  34. Alkaline Phosphatase - Medical Test
  35. All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs): ATV Safety
  36. Allen Test
  37. Allergic Reaction
  38. Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Dye
  39. Allergic Rhinitis
  40. Allergies
  41. Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child
  42. Allergies to Insect Stings
  43. Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers
  44. Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers
  45. Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot
  46. Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy
  47. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots?
  48. Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies?
  49. Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis
  50. Allergy Shots for Asthma
  51. Allergy Tests - Medical Test
  52. Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)
  53. Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
  54. All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety : Madison’s Story
  55. All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety: Ashten and Sarada's Story
  56. Alopecia Areata
  57. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing
  58. Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) in Blood - Medical Test
  59. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
  60. Altitude Sickness
  61. Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Coping With Sundowning
  62. Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Maintaining Good Nutrition
  63. Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Making the Most of Remaining Abilities
  64. Alzheimer's Disease
  65. Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines?
  66. 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. and Yourself—Sleep Well
  6. Androgenetic Alopecia (Hair Loss, Inherited), Deciding about Treatment
  7. Andy's Story: Finding Your Own Routine When You Have Diabetes
  8. Anemia
  9. Anemia During Pregnancy
  10. Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD)
  11. Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease
  12. Anesthesia
  13. Anesthesia: Health Risks
  14. Aneurysm, Brain
  15. Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behaviour
  16. Angina
  17. Angina (Stable), Deciding About Angioplasty
  18. Angina, Unstable
  19. Angiogram - Medical Test
  20. Angiogram for Coronary Artery Disease, Deciding About
  21. Angiogram of the Head and Neck - Medical Test
  22. Angiogram of the Lung - Medical Test
  23. Angioplasty for Coronary Artery Disease
  24. Angioplasty for Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
  25. Angioplasty for Stable Angina, Deciding About
  26. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
  27. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
  28. Animal and Human Bites
  29. Animal and Human Bites: When Stitches Are Needed
  30. Ankle Sprain
  31. Ankle-Brachial Index Test - Medical Test
  32. Ankylosing Spondylitis
  33. Anorexia Nervosa
  34. Anorexia: Learning New Eating Behaviours
  35. Anorexia: Learning to Trust Others
  36. Anosmia
  37. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
  38. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Deciding About Surgery
  39. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery
  40. Anthrax
  41. Antibiotic Sensitivity Test
  42. Antibiotics
  43. Antibiotics for an Ear Infection, Deciding About
  44. Antibody Tests for Lupus
  45. Anticoagulants
  46. Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention, Deciding About
  47. Antidepressant Withdrawal
  48. Antidepressants
  49. Antidepressants; Should I Stop Taking?
  50. Antidepressants; Should I Take Them when I am Pregnant?
  51. Antidepressants; Should I Take Them?
  52. Antigen Tests for Giardiasis - Medical Test
  53. Antihistamines
  54. Antihistamines for Severe Allergic Reactions
  55. Antihypertensive Medications, Deciding About
  56. Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) - Medical Test
  57. Antioxidants
  58. Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy
  59. Antiplatelets
  60. Antipsychotic medicines
  61. Antiretroviral medicines for HIV
  62. Antisperm Antibody Test - Medical Test
  63. Antithyroid Antibody Tests - Medical Test
  64. Antithyroid Medication or Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism, Deciding About
  65. Antiviral Medicines for Flu, Deciding About Taking
  66. Antiviral Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis B, Deciding About
  67. Anxiety
  68. 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, Juvenile Idiopathic
  8. Arthritis, Rheumatoid
  9. Arthritis: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
  10. Arthritis: Shots for Knee Pain
  11. Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery?
  12. Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery?
  13. Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery?
  14. Arthrogram (Joint X-Ray) - Medical Test
  15. Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  16. Arthroscopy - Medical Test
  17. Arthroscopy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  18. Arthroscopy for Temporomandibular Disorders
  19. Artificial Nails: Problems and Treatment
  20. Artificial Sphincter for Urinary Incontinence in Men
  21. 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 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
  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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