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- Aarskog Syndrome
- Aase Syndrome
- Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger
- Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Abdominal X-ray
- Abetalipoproteinemia
- Ablepharon Macrostomia Syndrome
- Abnormal Pap Test - Topic Overview
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
- Abortion
- Abscessed Tooth - Topic Overview
- Absorbent products for urinary incontinence
- Acamprosate for alcohol abuse and dependence
- Acanthocheilonemiasis
- Acanthocytosis
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Accident Victims
- ACE inhibitors for high blood pressure
- Acetaminophen for low back pain
- Acetaminophen for osteoarthritis
- Achalasia
- Achard Thiers Syndrome
- Achilles Tendon Problems - Topic Overview
- Achondrogenesis
- Achondroplasia
- Achromatopsia
- Acid Maltase Deficiency (Pompe Disease)
- Acid reducers for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Acidemia
- Acidemia, Isovaleric
- Acidemia, Methylmalonic
- Acidemia, Propionic
- Acne Scars
- Acne Vulgaris - Topic Overview
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acquired Aplastic Anemia
- Acrocallosal Syndrome, Schinzel Type
- Acrodermatitis Enteropathica
- Acrodysostosis
- Acromegaly
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia
- Acromicric Dysplasia
- ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) for gout
- ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) for multiple sclerosis
- ACTH Deficiency
- Actinic Keratosis
- Activity and exercise for heart failure
- Acupuncture
- Acute Bronchitis - Topic Overview
- Acute Renal Failure - Topic Overview
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Acyclovir for encephalitis
- Adalimumab for rheumatoid arthritis
- Adams Oliver Syndrome
- Adapting to reduced vision from age-related macular degeneration
- Adapting to reduced vision from glaucoma
- Addictions
- Addison's Disease - Topic Overview
- Addison's/Adrenal Disease
- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
- Adenosine for fast heart rates
- Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency
- Adie Syndrome
- Adoption
- Adoption / Foster Care Helpline
- Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital (General)
- Adrenaline Addiction
- Adrenergic agonists for glaucoma
- Adrenocortical carcinoma: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
- Adrenocortical carcinoma: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Afibrinogenemia, Congenital
- Agammaglobulinemias, Primary
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Topic Overview
- Agenesis of Corpus Callosum
- Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
- Aging / Older Persons
- Aging / Senior Citizens Helpline
- Agnosia, Primary Visual
- Agranulocytosis, Acquired
Ah-Ap
- Ahumada-Del Castillo Syndrome
- Aicardi Syndrome
- Aicardi Syndrome / Infantile Spasms
- AIDS
- AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome
- AIDS Helplines
- AIDS-related lymphoma: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Alagille Syndrome
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
- Albendazole for the treatment of pinworms
- Albinism
- Albumin for nephrotic syndrome
- Alcohol Abuse
- Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
- Alcohol and Drug Problems
- Alcohol Effects on a Fetus
- Alcohol Helpline
- Aldosterone
- Aldosterone receptor antagonists: Diuretics for heart failure
- Alemtuzumab
- Alexander Disease
- Alkaline Phosphatase
- Alkaptonuria
- Allan Herndon Syndrome
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies to Insect Stings - Topic Overview
- Allergy
- Allergy shots (immunotherapy) for allergic rhinitis
- Allergy shots (immunotherapy) for asthma
- Allergy Tests
- Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)
- Allogeneic stem cell transplant
- Allopurinol for gout
- Allopurinol for kidney stones
- Allylamines for ringworm of the scalp or beard
- Allylamines for ringworm of the skin
- Alopecia Areata
- Alopecia Areata Helpline
- Alosetron for irritable bowel syndrome
- Alpers Disease
- Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
- Alpha-adrenergic agonists for urinary incontinence
- Alpha-blocker medications for prostatitis
- Alpha-blockers for benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) in Blood
- Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors for type 2 diabetes
- Alpha-Mannosidosis
- Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing
- Alport Syndrome
- Alprazolam for PMS-related anxiety
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Alstrom's Syndrome
- Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
- Alternative Diet Programs
- Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia
- Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
- Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease - Topic Overview
- Alzheimer's Helpline
- Amantadine for Parkinson's disease
- Amantadine or rimantadine for influenza (flu)
- Amblyopia - Topic Overview
- Ambulatory Electrocardiogram
- Ameloblastoma
- Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Amenorrhea, Primary
- Amenorrhea-Galactorrhea Syndrome
- Aminosalicylates for inflammatory bowel disease
- Ammonia
- Amniocentesis
- Amniocentesis for Rh sensitization during pregnancy
- Amniotic Bands
- Amputation / Limb Deficiency
- Amylase
- Amyloidosis
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - Topic Overview
- Anakinra for rheumatoid arthritis
- Anal cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Anal Fissure - Topic Overview
- Analgesics for sinusitis
- Andersen Disease (GSD IV)
- Androgen Insensitivity
- Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, Partial
- Anemia
- Anemia, Blackfan Diamond
- Anemia, Fanconi's
- Anemia, Hemolytic, Acquired Autoimmune
- Anemia, Hemolytic, Cold Antibody
- Anemia, Hemolytic, Warm Antibody
- Anemia, Hereditary Nonspherocytic Hemolytic
- Anemia, Hereditary Spherocytic Hemolytic
- Anemia, Megaloblastic
- Anemia, Pernicious
- Anemias, Sideroblastic
- Anencephaly
- Anesthesia
- Anesthetic or corticosteroid injections for low back pain
- Angelman Syndrome
- Anger and Hostility
- Angioedema, Hereditary
- Angiogram
- Angiogram of the Head and Neck
- Angiogram of the Lung
- Angioplasty for coronary artery disease
- Angioplasty for peripheral arterial disease of the legs
- Angioplasty with stent placement for heart attack and unstable angina
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) for high blood pressure
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for coronary artery disease
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for heart attack and unstable angina
- Animal and Human Bites
- Aniridia
- Aniridia Cerebellar Ataxia Mental Deficiency
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle-brachial index test
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis - Topic Overview
- Anodontia
- Anorchidism
- Anorectal malformations
- Anorexia Nervosa - Topic Overview
- Anosmia/Parosmia
- Antacids for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Antacids for peptic ulcer disease
- Antenatal corticosteroids for fetal lung development
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries - Topic Overview
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery
- Anthralin for psoriasis
- Anthrax
- Antiandrogens for prostate cancer
- Antiarrhythmic medications for atrial fibrillation
- Antiarrhythmic medications for fast heart rates
- Antiarrhythmics for congenital heart defects
- Antibiotics for acute bronchitis
- Antibiotics for an abscessed tooth
- Antibiotics for bacterial meningitis
- Antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis
- Antibiotics for chlamydia
- Antibiotics for cystic fibrosis
- Antibiotics for gonorrhea
- Antibiotics for heart valve disease
- Antibiotics for Lyme disease
- Antibiotics for mastitis while breast-feeding
- Antibiotics for middle ear infection
- Antibiotics for pelvic inflammatory disease
- Antibiotics for rosacea
- Antibiotics for sinusitis
- Antibiotics for strep throat
- Antibiotics for syphilis
- Antibiotics for urinary tract infections in children
- Antibiotics/antimicrobials for gum disease
- Antibody test for hepatitis A
- Antibody Tests
- Anticholinergic agents for Parkinson's disease
- Anticholinergic medications for cerebral palsy
- Anticholinergic medications for urinary incontinence in women
- Anticholinergics (antispasmodics) for irritable bowel syndrome
- Anticholinergics and antispasmodics for urinary incontinence in men
- Anticholinergics for asthma
- Anticholinergics for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Anticholinergics for cystic fibrosis
- Anticholinergics for urinary incontinence in spinal cord injuries
- Anticoagulants for aortic and mitral valve regurgitation
- Anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation
- Anticoagulants for coronary artery disease
- Anticoagulants for heart attack and unstable angina
- Anticoagulants for pulmonary embolism
- Anticoagulants for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Anticonvulsants for cancer pain
- Anticonvulsants for cerebral palsy
- Anticonvulsants for chronic low back pain
- Anticonvulsants for chronic pain
- Anticonvulsants for restless legs syndrome
- Anticonvulsants to prevent migraine headaches
- Antidepressant medications used to treat OCD
- Antidepressants for cancer pain
- Antidepressants for hot flashes
- Antiemetics (phenothiazines)
- Antifibrinolytic agents for hemophilia
- Antifibrinolytic agents for von Willebrand's disease
- Antigen tests for giardiasis
- Antihistamines for allergic rhinitis
- Antihistamines for itching from chickenpox
- Antihistamines for vertigo
- Antihypertensives for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Antimalarial drugs for rheumatoid arthritis
- Antimalarial medications for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Antimalarial medications for lupus
- Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
- Antioxidants
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Antiplatelet medicines for peripheral arterial disease
- Antiplatelets for stroke and TIA
- Antiprotozoals for giardiasis
- Antiprotozoals for trichomoniasis
- Antipsychotics for childhood and adolescent bipolar disorder
- Antipsychotics for the treatment of bipolar disorder
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Antispasmodics (muscle relaxants) for cerebral palsy
- Antisperm Antibody Test
- Antithrombin III Deficiency
- Antithyroid medications for hyperthyroidism
- Antiviral medications for chickenpox
- Antiviral medications for genital herpes
- Antivirals for shingles
- Antley Bixler Syndrome
- Anxiety
- Anxiety Attacks / Phobias / Agoraphobia
- Anxiolytic agents for prostatitis
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Aortobifemoral bypass for peripheral arterial disease
- APECED Syndrome
- Apert Syndrome
- Aphasia
- Aplasia Cutis Congenita
- Apnea
- Apnea, Infantile
- Appendicitis - Topic Overview
- Applying a compression wrap for a sprained ankle
- Apraxia
- Aprepitant
Aq-Az
- Arachnoid Cysts
- Arachnoiditis
- Arginase Deficiency
- Argininosuccinic Aciduria
- Arm Injuries
- Arm Problems, Noninjury
- Arnold-Chiari Malformation
- Aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer
- Aromatherapy (Essential Oils Therapy)
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Arteritis, Takayasu
- Arthritis
- Arthritis, Infectious
- Arthritis, Psoriatic
- Arthrogram (Joint X-ray)
- Arthrogryposis
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
- Arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis
- Arthroscopy
- Arthroscopy for rheumatoid arthritis
- Arthroscopy for TM disorders
- Artificial sphincter for urinary incontinence in men
- Artistic Creativity
- Asherman's Syndrome
- Ashermans Syndrome
- Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP)
- Ask-the-Doctor Checklist
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
- Aspartylglycosaminuria
- Asperger's Syndrome - Topic Overview
- Aspirin for coronary artery disease
- Aspirin for heart attack and unstable angina
- Aspirin for mitral valve regurgitation
- Aspirin for peripheral arterial disease
- Aspirin for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Asthma action plan
- Asthma During Pregnancy
- Asthma in Children
- Asthma in Teens and Adults
- Astrocytoma
- Astrocytoma, Malignant
- Ataxia
- Ataxia Telangiectasia
- Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency
- Ataxia, Friedreich's
- Ataxia, Hereditary, Autosomal Dominant
- Ataxia, Marie's
- Atherectomy for coronary artery disease
- Athlete's Foot - Topic Overview
- Atomoxetine (Strattera) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Atopic Dermatitis - Topic Overview
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Atrioventricular Septal Defect
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Topic Overview
- Attorney Helpline
- Atypical antidepressants for depression
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Atypical Mole Syndrome
- Autism - Topic Overview
- Autism / Asperger Syndrome
- Autogenic Training
- Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II
- Autoimmune Thyroiditis
- Autologous stem cell transplant
- Autopsy
- Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
- Avoiding Mercury in Fish
- Avoiding triggers for sudden heart failure
- Avoiding weight loss when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Ayurveda
- Azathioprine for rheumatoid arthritis
- Azelaic acid for acne vulgaris
- Azoles for ringworm of the scalp or beard
- Azoles for ringworm of the skin
- Azoles for treating thrush
Medical Safety Resources
National Poison Control Hotline
A national toll-free number that reaches a poison control center from anywhere in the United States, anytime.
- If you suspect poisoning, call: 800-222-1222
- If the victim has collapsed or is having trouble breathing, call: 911
- Learn more at the National Poison Control website.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
A regulatory agency that protects consumers by ensuring the safety and effectiveness of foods, drugs, and other products.
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