American Medical Association Family Medical Guide - American Medical Association [833]
astigmatism
atelectasis
atherectomy
atherosclerosis
aneurysms
cholesterol levels
gangrene
heart attack
heart disease
high blood pressure
postural hypotension
stroke
type 1 diabetes
athletes
adolescents
anabolic steroids
anemia
children
female athlete triad
injuries
massage
nutritional needs
overtraining
athlete’s foot
athletic/running shoes
atopic dermatitis
atresia
atrial fibrillation/flutter
atrial septal defects
attention deficit disorder
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
audiometry tests
auras
autism
autoimmune disorders
autoimmune hepatitis
autologous blood donation
automated external defibrillators
autopsies
autosomal disorders
avoidant personality disorder
Ayurveda
azaspirones
babesiosis
baby aspirin
backache
diagnosis chart
manipulative therapies
pregnancy
back injury first aid
bacteremia
bacteria
cancer
infections
vaginosis
bad breath
Baker’s cysts
balance
balantis
baldness
diagnosis chart
ball-and-socket joints
balloon angioplasty
balloons, latex
balloon valvuloplasty
barbiturates
barium enema
barium X-rays
barotrauma
Barrett’s esophagus
basal cell carcinoma
baseball finger
bathroom safety
beach safety
Becker muscular dystrophy
bedpans
beds, home care
bed sores
bed-wetting
behavior modification
belching, diagnosis chart
Bell’s palsy
benign prostatic hyperplasia
bentoquatam
benzodiazepines
berry aneurysms
berylliosis
beta blockers
beta-carotene
beta thalassemia major
bicycle safety
bifocal lenses
bile acid binding resins
bile ducts
biliary atresia
biliary colic
bilirubin
binge drinking
binge eating disorder
biofeedback
biological therapy
biophysical profile
bioterrorism
bipolar disorder
birth. See childbirth
birth-control pills. See oral contraceptives
birth defects
folic acid preventive
genetic testing
newborn examination
risks
birthing rooms/centers
birthmarks
bisexuality
bisphosphonates
bites and stings
anaphylactic shock
first aid
unconsciousness
black cohosh
black eyes
blackheads
black lung disease
bladder
cystitis
cystoceles
diagnostic tests
infections
injury to
pregnancy
spinal cord injuries
stones
tumors
urine tests
See also urination
bleeding
aneurysms
angioplasty
animal bites
arterial pressure points
in brain
breakthrough
cuts and scrapes
dengue hemorrhage
dental precautions
esophageal varices
first aid
fractures
gastrointestinal
herbal remedies
leukemias
menopausal
nosebleed
postpartum
puncture wounds
shock
unconsciousness
varicose veins
See also hemorrhage; vaginal bleeding
bleeding disorders
blepharitis
blepharoplasty
blindness
blisters
cold sores
first aid
on lung
pseudocysts
skin infections
sunburn
blood
cell count
circulatory system
coughing up of, diagnosis chart
donation
gingko biloba and
in stool
transfusions
in urine
in vomit
See also Rh incompatibility
blood clots
aneurysms
antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
bleeding disorders
contraceptive risks
garlic and
heart attack
heart valve replacement
hormone therapy risks
immobility risks
infective endocarditis
leg
lungs
prevention when flying
retinal occlusions
stroke
transient ischemic attack
See also anticlotting drugs
blood disorders
in children
See also leukemias; multiple myeloma
blood glucose
hypoglycemia
metabolic syndrome
newborn levels of
pregnancy
tests
blood poisoning
blood pressure
child screening
exercise and
fainting and
garlic and
healthy eating and
home monitoring
measurement
metabolic syndrome
sexual response and
sleeplessness and
stress and
sudden drop in
See also high blood pressure
blood tests
children
newborns/infants
pregnancy
blood type
blood vessels
brain disorders
vasculitis
See also arteries; veins
BMI
boating safety
body contouring
body image
body mass index
body odor
body piercings
body temperature. See temperature, body
boils
bone cancer
bone density
bone disease
bone grafts
bone marrow
transplants
bones
childhood disorders
dislocated
disorders
exercise