El
Elastic stockings
in deep vein thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Prevention
in varicose veins
Varicose Veins: Treatment
Elation
Mood Disorders
Elbow
drug abuser's (myositis ossificans)
Drug Use and Abuse: Complications From Drug Injection
fracture of
Elbow Fractures
golfer's
When the Elbow Hurts Elbow Injuries: Medial Epicondylitis
injuries to
Elbow Injuries
nerve damage at
Nerve Compression Syndromes: Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
prosthetic
Options for Prostheses
tennis
Elbow Injuries: Lateral Epicondylitis When the Elbow Hurts Strengthening the Wrist Muscles
Elderly persons
see also Aging
antacids for
Precautions With Over-the-Counter Drugs: Older People
antihistamines for
Precautions With Over-the-Counter Drugs: Older People Some Drugs Particularly Likely to Cause Problems in Older People
blood pressure changes in
Effects of Aging on the Heart and Blood Vessels High Blood Pressure High Blood Pressure Ups and Downs of Blood Pressure
care for
Provision of Care
compliance in
Adherence to Drug Treatment: Older People and Adherence
continuity of care and
Continuity of Care
dehydration in
Dehydration Spotlight on Aging
depression in
Depression: Diagnosis
diseases in
Disorders in Older People Some Disorders That Affect Mainly Older People Indirect Influences on Health in Older People
dizziness in
Dizziness or Light-Headedness When Standing Up: Essentials for Older People Dizziness and Vertigo: Essentials for Older People
driving and
The Older Driver Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving
drug use in
Risk Factors for Adverse Drug Reactions: Age Effects of Aging on the Liver Aging and Drugs Anticholinergic: What Does It Mean? Maximizing Benefits, Reducing Risks Some Drugs Particularly Likely to Cause Problems in Older People
exercise and
Spotlight on Aging
fainting in
Fainting: Essentials for Older People
falls and
Falls
fever in
Fever in Adults: Essentials for Older People
giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica in
health care for
How Health Care Is Paid For: Advantages
health insurance and
Health Care Coverage for Older People Who Pays for What? Who Needs Long-Term Care Insurance?
hearing loss and
Hearing Loss and Deafness: Essentials for Older People
heart changes in
Effects of Aging on the Heart and Blood Vessels
heat disorders and
hospitalization and
jaundice in
Jaundice: Essentials for Older People
liver encephalopathy in
Hepatic Encephalopathy: Diagnosis
memory loss in
Memory Loss: Essentials for Older People
mistreatment of
Elder Mistreatment When to Suspect Mistreatment
muscle weakness in
Weakness: Essentials for Older People
over-the-counter drugs for
pneumonia in
prevention in
Prevention in Older Adults
sleep and
Insomnia and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: Essentials for Older People
surgery and
undernutrition in
Undernutrition Spotlight on Aging
weight loss and
Involuntary Weight Loss: Essentials for Older People
Electrical injuries
Electrical Injuries
Electrical shock, for cardioversion
Other Tests for Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders: Electrophysiologic Testing Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Restoring normal rhythm
Electrical stimulation, of muscles
Treatment of Pain and Inflammation: Electrical stimulation
Electrocardiography (ECG, EKG)
Electrocardiography ECG: Reading the Waves Diagnostic Procedures
in arrhythmias
Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Diagnosis
continuous ambulatory
Other Tests for Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders: Continuous Ambulatory Electrocardiography Holter Monitor: Continuous ECG Readings
in angina evaluation
Angina: Diagnosis
in heart attack
Acute Coronary Syndromes (Heart Attack; Myocardial Infarction; Unstable Angina): Diagnosis
in heart failure
Heart Failure: Diagnosis
in pericarditis
Acute Pericarditis: Diagnosis
in rheumatic fever
Rheumatic Fever: Diagnosis
Electrocochleography
Hearing Loss and Deafness: Testing
Electroconvulsive therapy
Treatment of Mental Illness: Electroconvulsive Therapy Depression: Electroconvulsive Therapy
Electroencephalography
Tests for Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders: Electroencephalography Diagnostic Procedures
in encephalitis
Viral Central Nervous System Infections in Children: Diagnosis
in seizures
Seizure Disorders: Diagnosis Brain Activity During a Seizure
Electrolarynx
Speech Without Vocal Cords
Electrolysis
Hairiness: Physical methods
Electrolytes
see also specific substances Minerals Electrolyte Balance
abnormal levels of
Electrolyte Balance
in Bartter syndrome
Bartter Syndrome
in dehydration
Dehydration: Symptoms and Diagnosis
in delirium
Delirium: Disorders
in diarrhea
Diarrhea in Adults: Complications Gastroenteritis: Symptoms Gastroenteritis in Children: Treatment
in Fanconi syndrome
Fanconi Syndrome
in heat cramps
Heat Cramps
in heat exhaustion
Heat Exhaustion
in Liddle syndrome
Liddle Syndrome
water balance and
Water Balance
balance of
Kidneys: Water and electrolyte balance
functions of
Minerals: Electrolytes Electrolyte Balance
reference range for
Blood Tests*
Electromyography
Tests for Musculoskeletal Disorders: Nerve Tests Tests for Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders: Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies Diagnostic Procedures
Electronic fetal heart monitoring
Labor: Fetal Monitoring Monitoring the Fetus Fetus or Newborn Problems During Delivery: Fetal Distress
Electronystagmography
Dizziness and Vertigo: What the doctor does
Electrophoresis
in multiple myeloma
Multiple Myeloma: Diagnosis
in sickle cell disease
Sickle Cell Disease: Diagnosis
Electrophysiologic testing
Other Tests for Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders: Electrophysiologic Testing Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Diagnosis Diagnostic Procedures
Electroretinography
Tests for Eye Disorders: Electroretinography
Electroversion
Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Restoring normal rhythm
Elephantiasis
Lymphedema: Acquired lymphedema Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Parasites
Elimination diet
Food Allergy: Diagnosis
ELISA test
Diagnostic Procedures
for HIV infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV Infection: Diagnosis
for pregnancy
Normal Pregnancy
Elliptocytosis, hereditary
More About Some Causes of Anemia
