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DTop of page
  1. D-Dimer Test - Medical Test
  2. D-Xylose Absorption Test - Medical Test
DATop of page
  1. Daily Medicine Schedule
  2. Dandruff
  3. DASH Diet Sample Menu
  4. Date Rape Drugs
  5. Dawn Phenomenon and the Somogyi Effect
  6. Dawn's Story: From Dieting to Healthy Eating Habits
  7. Daytime Accidental Wetting (Diurnal Enuresis)
DETop of page
  1. De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
  2. Dealing With Anxiety After a Loss
  3. Dealing With Emergencies
  4. Dealing With Guilt After a Loss
  5. Dealing With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions
  6. Dealing With Negative Thoughts
  7. Dealing With Today's Teen Issues
  8. Debbie's Story: People Can and Do Recover
  9. Debridement for Rotator Cuff Disorders
  10. Deciding to Get Treatment for PTSD
  11. Decision Points About Surgery
  12. Decision Points About Treatments and Other Health Issues
  13. Decision Points for Medical Tests
  14. Decision Points for Medicines
  15. Decompressive Laminectomy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  16. Decongestants
  17. Deep Brain Stimulation
  18. Deep Vein Thrombosis
  19. Degenerative Disc Disease
  20. Dehydration
  21. Dehydration: Drinking Enough Fluids (Babies and Young Children)
  22. Dehydration: Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children and Adults)
  23. Delirium in ICU Patients: How is ICU delirium diagnosed?
  24. Delirium in ICU Patients: How is ICU delirium treated?
  25. Delirium in ICU Patients: References
  26. Delirium in ICU Patients: What are the outcomes of ICU delirium?
  27. Delirium in ICU Patients: What are the signs of ICU delirium?
  28. Delirium in ICU Patients: What can I do if my loved one is diagnosed?
  29. Delirium in ICU Patients: What causes ICU delirium?
  30. Delirium in ICU Patients: What is ICU delirium?
  31. Delirium in ICU Patients: Where can I go for more information about the ICU and ICU delirium?
  32. Dementia
  33. Dementia, Deciding About Nursing Homes
  34. Dementia: Antipsychotic Medicine
  35. Dementia: Assessing Pain
  36. Dementia: Bladder and Bowel Problems
  37. Dementia: Dementia: Responsive Behaviours
  38. Dementia: Helping a Person Avoid Confusion
  39. Dementia: Legal Issues
  40. Dementia: Medicines to Treat Behaviour Changes
  41. Dementia: Support for Caregivers
  42. Dementia: Testing How Well a Person Functions
  43. Dementia: Tips for Communicating
  44. Dementia: Understanding Behaviour Changes
  45. Dengue Fever
  46. Dense Breasts
  47. Dental Anxiety
  48. Dental Care for Older Adults
  49. Dental Care From 6 Months to 3 Years
  50. Dental Care From Birth to 6 Months
  51. Dental Care: 10 Fluoride Facts
  52. Dental Care: 3 Years to 6 Years
  53. Dental Care: 6 Years to 16 Years
  54. Dental Care: Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth
  55. Dental Care: Community Water Fluoridation in Alberta
  56. Dental Care: Fluoride Toothpaste Tips for Kids
  57. Dental Checkups for Children and Adults
  58. Dental Implants
  59. Dental Sealants
  60. Dental X-Rays - Medical Test
  61. Depression
  62. Depression and Coronary Artery Disease
  63. Depression and Suicide
  64. Depression and the Holidays
  65. Depression During Pregnancy
  66. Depression in Children and Teens
  67. Depression in Older Adults
  68. Depression Screening
  69. Depression, Anxiety, and Physical Health Problems
  70. Depression: Dealing With Medicine Side Effects
  71. Depression: Helping Someone Get Treatment
  72. Depression: Managing Postpartum Depression
  73. Depression: Should I Stop Taking My Antidepressant?
  74. Depression: Should I Take an Antidepressant?
  75. Depression: Should I Take Antidepressants While I'm Pregnant?
  76. Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression?
  77. Depression: Stop Negative Thoughts
  78. Depression: Supporting Someone Who Is Depressed
  79. Depression: Taking Antidepressants Safely
  80. Dermabrasion
  81. Determining the Seriousness of a Burn
  82. Developing a Plan for Healthy Eating
  83. Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
  84. Developmental Problems: Testing
  85. DEXA Test to Diagnose Osteoporosis, Deciding About
DHTop of page
  1. DHEA-S Test - Medical Test
DITop of page
  1. Diabetes
  2. Diabetes and Alcohol
  3. Diabetes and Infections
  4. Diabetes Care Plan
  5. Diabetes Complications
  6. Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child
  7. Diabetes in Children: Counting Carbs
  8. Diabetes in Children: Food Issues at School
  9. Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child
  10. Diabetes in Children: Preventing High Blood Sugar
  11. Diabetes in Children: Special Camps
  12. Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar
  13. Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin?
  14. Diabetes: Amputation for Foot Problems
  15. Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels
  16. Diabetes: Care of Blood Sugar Test Supplies
  17. Diabetes: Caregiving for an Older Adult
  18. Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar
  19. Diabetes: Checking Your Feet
  20. Diabetes: Cholesterol Levels
  21. Diabetes: Coping With Your Feelings About Your Diet
  22. Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Don't Use Insulin
  23. Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Use Insulin
  24. Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Insulin
  25. Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Medicines
  26. Diabetes: Differences Between Type 1 and 2
  27. Diabetes: Eating Low-Glycemic Foods
  28. Diabetes: Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot
  29. Diabetes: High or Low Blood Sugar in Young Children
  30. Diabetes: How to Give Glucagon
  31. Diabetes: How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy
  32. Diabetes: Living With an Insulin Pump
  33. Diabetes: Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke
  34. Diabetes: Making Medical Decisions as Your Health Changes
  35. Diabetes: Preparing for Pregnancy
  36. Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies
  37. Diabetes: Protecting Your Feet
  38. Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump?
  39. Diabetes: Should I Get Pregnant?
  40. Diabetes: Staying Motivated
  41. Diabetes: Steps for Foot-Washing
  42. Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet
  43. Diabetes: Tests to Watch for Complications
  44. Diabetes: Tracking My Feelings
  45. Diabetes: Travel Tips
  46. Diabetes: Urine Test for Sugar
  47. Diabetes: Using a Plate Format to Plan Meals
  48. Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels
  49. Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
  50. Diabetic Focal Neuropathy
  51. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
  52. Diabetic Nephropathy
  53. Diabetic Neuropathy
  54. Diabetic Neuropathy: Exercising Safely
  55. Diabetic Neuropathy: Medical History and Physical Examination
  56. Diabetic Retinopathy
  57. Dialysis (Kidney), Deciding About Stopping
  58. Dialysis, Deciding About
  59. Dialysis: Measuring How Well It Works
  60. Diaper Rash
  61. Diaphragm for Birth Control
  62. Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger
  63. Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older
  64. Diary of Symptoms
  65. Diet Aids (Over-the counter medications), Deciding About Using
  66. Diet and Gout
  67. Diet Plan to Lose Weight, Deciding About a
  68. Diet, Breastfeeding, and Colic
  69. Dietary Guidelines for Good Health
  70. Dietary Reference Intake
  71. Difference Between Influenza (Flu) and a Cold
  72. Differences Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder in Children
  73. Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
  74. Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH)
  75. Digestion
  76. Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) - Medical Test
  77. Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  78. Dilated Eye Examination
  79. Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
  80. Dilation and Curettage (D&C) for Miscarriage
  81. Dilation and Evacuation
  82. Disaster or Emergency: Helping Your Child or Teen Prepare Emotionally for a Disaster or Emergency
  83. Disaster or Emergency: Helping Your Child or Teen Respond to a Disaster or Emergency
  84. Disaster or Emergency: Preparing Emotionally for a Disaster or Emergency
  85. Disaster or Emergency: Preparing Emotionally for a Disaster or Emergency: Information for Older Adults
  86. Disaster or Emergency: Preparing Emotionally for a Disaster or Emergency: Resources
  87. Disaster or Emergency: Responding to a Disaster or Emergency
  88. Disaster or Emergency: Responding to a Disaster or Emergency: Resources
  89. Disasters and Public Health Threats
  90. Disc Battery in the Nose
  91. Discectomy or Microdiscectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc
  92. Disease and Injury Prevention
  93. Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
  94. Disease-Modifying Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis, Deciding About
  95. Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  96. Diuretics and Potassium Supplements
  97. Diverticular Bleeding
  98. Diverticulitis
  99. Diverticulosis
  100. Dizziness: Light-Headedness and Vertigo
DOTop of page
  1. Do I Have Depression?
  2. Does Aspirin Prevent Cancer?
  3. Domestic Abuse
  4. Domestic Violence
  5. Domestic Violence: Checklist of Things to Take When You Leave
  6. Domestic Violence: Getting a Protective Order
  7. Donating Blood
  8. Doppler Ultrasound - Medical Test
  9. Doulas and Support During Childbirth
  10. Down Syndrome
  11. Down Syndrome, Ages 1 Month to 1 Year
  12. Down Syndrome, Ages 1 to 5
  13. Down Syndrome, Ages 13 to 21
  14. Down Syndrome, Ages 5 to 13
  15. Down Syndrome, Ages Birth to 1 Month
  16. Down Syndrome: Grooming and Hygiene
  17. Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems
  18. Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Dress Independently
  19. Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Eat Independently
  20. Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Learn to Communicate
  21. Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Learn to Walk and Use Other Motor Skills
  22. Down Syndrome: Training and Therapy for Young People
DRTop of page
  1. Drinking Enough Water
  2. Drinking Water Safety: Common Questions about Lead and Drinking Water
  3. Drinking Water Safety: Is there Arsenic in My Drinking Water?
  4. Drinking Water Safety: Is there Boron in My Drinking Water?
  5. Drinking Water Safety: Is there Chromium in My Drinking Water?
  6. Drinking Water Safety: Is there Nitrate/Nitrite in My Drinking Water?
  7. Drinking Water Safety: Is there Selenium in My Drinking Water?
  8. Drinking Water Safety: Is there Uranium in My Drinking Water?
  9. Drinking Water Safety: Water Coolers
  10. Driving a Car After a Stroke
  11. Drooping Eyelids
  12. Drug Allergies
  13. Drug Problems: Helping Someone Get Care
  14. Drug Use and Your Health
  15. Drug Withdrawal in Newborns (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome)
  16. Drug-Eluting Stents
  17. Dry Coughs
  18. Dry Eye Syndrome
  19. Dry Mouth: Home Treatment and Prevention
  20. Dry Skin and Itching
  21. Dry Socket
DUTop of page
  1. Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry to Diagnose Osteoporosis, Deciding About
  2. Dupuytren's Disease
  3. Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery?
DYTop of page
  1. Dyslexia
  2. Dyspepsia
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