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Tears and tear system
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Structures That Protect the Eye
Protective Features of the Eyes
Where Tears Come From
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age-associated changes in
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Effects of Aging on the Eyes
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blockage of
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Eyes, Watery: Treatment
Dacryostenosis
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disorders of
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Eyes, Watery
Some Causes and Features of Watery Eyes
Eyelid and Tearing Disorders
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
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infection of
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Dacryocystitis
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in Sjögren's syndrome
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Sjögren's Syndrome: Symptoms
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Technetium scanning
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of fractures
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Fractures: Diagnosis
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in musculoskeletal disorders
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Tests for Musculoskeletal Disorders:
Bone Scanning
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in osteomyelitis
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Bone and Joint Infections: Diagnosis
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Teething
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Toothache: Causes
Some Causes and Features of Toothache
Toothache: Treatment
Some Medical Disorders That Cause Excessive Crying in Infants and Young Children*
Teething
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Tegaserod
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Agents Used to Prevent or Treat Constipation
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Telangiectasia
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Medical Names for Marks and Growths on the Skin
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hereditary hemorrhagic (Rendu-Osler-Weber syndrome)
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Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
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Telangiectasia-ataxia
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Ataxia-Telangiectasia
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Telangiectasias
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idiopathic
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Spider Veins
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Telbivudine
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Chronic Hepatitis:
Hepatitis B and C
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Telephone, for hearing aid user
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Management of Hearing Loss:
Hearing Aids
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Telephone calls, to physician
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When to See a Doctor: Visits for a Problem
Some Reasons to Call a Doctor*
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Telithromycin
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Antibiotics
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Telomeres
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Changes in the Body With Aging:
Aging Cells
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Temperature (body)
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in children
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Fever in Infants and Children
How to Take a Child's Temperature
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high
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see Fever
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low (hypothermia)
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Hypothermia
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aging and
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Spotlight on Aging
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coma with
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Some Causes of Stupor and Coma
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maintenance of
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Heat Disorders
Cold Injuries
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measurement scales for
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Equivalents for Temperature
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normal
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Fever in Adults
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in ovulation determination
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Menstrual Cycle: Luteal Phase
Problems With Ovulation: Diagnosis
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of premature infant
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Prematurity:
Difficulty Regulating Body Temperature
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regulation of
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Defenses Against Infection: Fever
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of testes
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Problems With Sperm: Causes
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Temper tantrums
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Social and Emotional Development
Temper Tantrums
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Temporal artery, biopsy of
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Biopsy of the Temporal Artery
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Temporal bone, fracture of
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Temporal Bone Fracture
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Temporal (giant cell) arteritis
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Some Disorders in Which Vasculitis Can Occur
Giant Cell Arteritis
Biopsy of the Temporal Artery
Spotlight on Aging
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headache with
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Some Causes and Features of Headaches
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Temporal lobe
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Viewing the Brain
Brain: Cerebrum
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injury to
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When Specific Areas of the Brain Are Damaged
Brain Dysfunction by Location: Temporal Lobe Damage
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Temporomandibular joint
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Temporomandibular Disorders
Locating the Temporomandibular Joint
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disorders of
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Temporomandibular Disorders
Physical Therapy for Jaw Muscles
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headache with
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Some Causes and Features of Headaches
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earache and
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Some Causes and Features of Earache
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internal derangement of
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Temporomandibular Disorders :
Internal temporomandibular joint derangement
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in myofascial pain syndrome
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Temporomandibular Disorders :
Muscle pain and tightness
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Tender points, in fibromyalgia
| |
Muscle, Bursa, and Tendon Disorders: Diagnosis
Fibromyalgia: Finding the Tender Points
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Tendinitis
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Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
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Achilles
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Lower Leg Injuries:
Achilles Tendinitis
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rotator cuff
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Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis:
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Shoulder Injuries:
Rotator Cuff Injury
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Tendinopathy
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Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
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Tendinosis
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tibialis
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Tibialis Posterior Tendinosis
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Tendons
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Tendons and Bursae
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age-associated changes in
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Changes in the Body With Aging:
Bones and Joints
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inflammation of
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see Tendinitis
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pain in
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Musculoskeletal Pain: Causes
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Tendon sheath
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infection of, in hand
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Hand and Finger Infections:
Infection of the Tendon Sheath
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inflammation of (tenosynovitis)
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Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
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Tenesmus
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Urination, Urgency of
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Tennis elbow
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Elbow Injuries:
Lateral Epicondylitis
When the Elbow Hurts
Strengthening the Wrist Muscles
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Tennis shoulder
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Shoulder Injuries:
Rotator Cuff Injury
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Tenofovir
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Chronic Hepatitis:
Hepatitis B and C
Drugs For HIV Infection
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Tenosynovitis
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Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
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digital (trigger finger)
| |
What Is Trigger Finger?
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TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
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Treatment of Pain and Inflammation: Electrical stimulation
Low Back and Neck Pain: Treatment of chronic pain
Treatment of Pain:
Nondrug Pain Treatments
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in temporomandibular joint disorders
| |
Physical Therapy for Jaw Muscles
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Tension pneumothorax
| |
Chest Pain: What the doctor does
What Is Tension Pneumothorax?
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Tension-type headache
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Some Causes and Features of Headaches
Tension-Type Headaches
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Tensor tympani muscle
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Biology of the Ears, Nose, and Throat:
Middle Ear
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Teratogens
| |
Birth Defects:
Exposure to Harmful Substances (Teratogens)
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Teratoma
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ovarian
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Noncancerous Ovarian Growths: Benign Tumors
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Terazosin
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Some Drugs Used to Treat Urinary Incontinence
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Drugs
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Terbinafine
| |
Fingernail and Toenail Infections: Diagnosis and Treatment
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in tinea capitis
| |
Scalp Ringworm: Treatment
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Terbutaline
| |
Complications of Labor and Delivery :
Preterm Labor
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Teriparatide
| |
Osteoporosis: Drugs
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Terminal illness
| |
see also Death and dying
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advance directive for
| |
Legal and Ethical Concerns at the End of Life: Advance Directives
Advance Directives
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suicide and
| |
Legal and Ethical Concerns at the End of Life: Suicide
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symptoms during
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Symptoms During a Fatal Illness
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Terrorism, biological
| |
Biological Warfare and Terrorism start
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Terry's nail
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Deformities and Discoloration of the Nails: Deformities Associated With Disease
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Test(s)
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airway function
| |
Tests for Lung Disorders:
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
Using a Spirometer
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allergy
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Allergic Reactions and Other Hypersensitivity Disorders: Diagnosis
Food Allergy: Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Skin Disorders: Skin Tests
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autonomic nervous system
| |
Physical Examination: Autonomic nervous system
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biliary tract
| |
Diagnosis of Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Disorders
Understanding Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
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blood
| |
Diagnosis of Blood Disorders:
Laboratory Blood Tests
Blood Tests*
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complete blood count
| |
Diagnosis of Blood Disorders:
Complete Blood Count
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
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on donated blood
| |
Diagnosis of Blood Disorders:
Blood Typing
Compatible Blood Types
Blood Donation Process
Testing Donated Blood for Infections
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of blood circulation
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Physical Examination: Blood flow to the brain
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blood sugar
| |
Diabetes Mellitus (DM):
Diagnosis
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brain function
| |
Tests for Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
How Imaging Tests Help in Diagnosing Nervous System Disorders
How a Spinal Tap Is Done
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caloric
| |
Dizziness and Vertigo: What the doctor does
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cancer
| |
Diagnosis of Cancer:
Screening
Cancer Screening Recommendations*
Selected Tumor Markers*
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coordination
| |
Physical Examination:
Coordination, balance, and gait
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cranial nerve
| |
Testing Cranial Nerves
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decisions about
| |
Medical Testing Decisions
Does Everyone Need a Test?
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diagnostic
| |
Common Medical Tests
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digestive tract
| |
Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders:
Diagnostic Procedures
Viewing the Digestive Tract With an Endoscope
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eye
| |
Tests for Eye Disorders
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eye pressure
| |
Glaucoma:
Screening and Diagnosis
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gallbladder
| |
Diagnosis of Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Disorders
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genetic
| |
see Genetic testing
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hearing
| |
Hearing Loss and Deafness:
Testing
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imaging
| |
Common Imaging Tests
Common Types of Angiography
Imaging the Interior: Computed Tomography
Some Disorders Detected by Computed Tomography
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interpreting results
| |
Medical Testing Decisions:
Doing Tests and Interpreting Results
Does Everyone Need a Test?
Common Medical Tests: Risks and Results
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joint
| |
Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders
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liver
| |
Diagnosis of Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Disorders
Liver Function Tests
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lung function
| |
Tests for Lung Disorders:
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
Using a Spirometer
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mental status
| |
Physical Examination: Mental status
Mental Status Testing
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muscle function
| |
Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders
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nerve function
| |
Tests for Musculoskeletal Disorders:
Nerve Tests
Physical Examination
Mental Status Testing
Reflex Arc: A No-Brainer
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in newborns
| |
Physical Examination of the Newborn
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occult blood
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Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders:
Occult Blood Tests
Colorectal Cancer: Screening tests
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pancreas
| |
Malabsorption: Diagnosis
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Pap
| |
Collecting Cervical Cells
Tests for Gynecologic Disorders:
Screening for Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer: Diagnosis
Cervical Cancer:
Pap Tests
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for pituitary hormones
| |
Pituitary Gland Disorders
Hypopituitarism: Diagnosis
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pregnancy
| |
Normal Pregnancy
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prenatal
| |
Risk of Having a Baby With a Chromosomal Abnormality
When One Parent Has an Abnormal Gene
Prenatal Diagnostic Testing
Some Genetic Disorders That Can Be Detected Before Birth
Detecting Abnormalities Before Birth
Birth Defects:
Diagnosis
Intellectual Disability: Prognosis and Prevention
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preoperative
| |
Surgery: Tests
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|
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pulmonary function
| |
Tests for Lung Disorders:
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
Using a Spirometer
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reflex
| |
Physical Examination: Reflexes
Reflex Arc: A No-Brainer
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Romberg
| |
Physical Examination:
Coordination, balance, and gait
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screening
| |
see Screening tests
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secretin
| |
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: An Acid-Stimulating Cancer
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sensation
| |
Physical Examination:
Sensory nerves
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skin (allergy)
| |
Asthma: Diagnosis
|
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stress
| |
Stress Testing
Angina: Diagnosis
|
|
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syphilis
| |
Syphilis: Diagnosis
|
|
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thyroid function
| |
Thyroid Cancer: Thyroid nodules
|
|
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types of
| |
Common Medical Tests:
Types of Tests
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urinary tract
| |
Diagnosis of Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders
Urinary Incontinence in Adults:
Testing
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|
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Testis (testes)
| |
see also Scrotum
Major Endocrine Glands
Major Hormones
Biology of the Male Reproductive System
Male Reproductive Organs
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absence of (anorchia)
| |
Other Birth Defects
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cancer of
| |
Scrotal Swelling: Less common causes
Scrotal Swelling: What the doctor does
Testicular Cancer
|
|
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screening for
| |
Cancer Screening Recommendations*
|
|
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hydrocele of
| |
Scrotal Swelling: Common causes
|
|
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inflammation of (orchitis)
| |
Scrotal Pain: What the doctor does
Epididymitis and Epididymo-orchitis
Mumps: Symptoms and Diagnosis
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injury to
| |
Injuries to the Penis and Scrotum
|
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in newborn
| |
Physical Examination of the Newborn
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regression of
| |
Other Birth Defects
|
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removal of (orchiectomy)
| |
Testicular Cancer: Treatment
Prostate Cancer: Hormonal Therapy
|
|
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retractile
| |
Undescended and Retractile Testes
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|
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self-examination of
| |
Diagnosis of Cancer:
Screening
Cancer Screening Recommendations*
|
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swelling of
| |
Scrotal Swelling
Scrotal Swelling: What the doctor does
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|
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temperature effects on
| |
Problems With Sperm: Causes
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|
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torsion of
| |
Scrotal Pain: Common causes
Scrotal Pain: What the doctor does
Testicular Torsion
What Is Testicular Torsion?
Some Medical Disorders That Cause Excessive Crying in Infants and Young Children*
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tumors of
| |
Testicular Cancer
|
|
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undescended (cryptorchidism)
| |
Testicular Cancer
Undescended and Retractile Testes
Undescended Testis
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|
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varicocele of
| |
Scrotal Swelling: What the doctor does
|
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Testosterone
| |
Major Hormones
Pituitary Gland Disorders
|
|
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excess of, in virilization
| |
Virilization
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in hair growth
| |
Hair Disorders
|
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low levels of
| |
|
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libido and
| |
Decreased Libido in Men
|
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low levels of, in erectile dysfunction
| |
Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Other disorders
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postmenopausal use of
| |
Menopause: Other drugs
Some Drugs Used to Treat Symptoms and Effects of Menopause
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at puberty
| |
Puberty in Boys
|
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replacement therapy with
| |
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
|
|
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in erectile dysfunction
| |
Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Treatment
|
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in Klinefelter syndrome
| |
Klinefelter Syndrome
|
|
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in pseudohermaphroditism
| |
Genital Defects:
Male Genital Defects
|
|
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Test tube (in vitro) fertilization
| |
Problems With Sperm: Treatment
Assisted Reproductive Techniques:
In vitro (test tube) fertilization (IVF)
|
|
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Tetanus (lockjaw)
| |
Tetanus
|
|
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immunization for
| |
Protecting Children Through Vaccines
Protecting Adults Through Vaccines
Common Vaccinations:
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
Common Vaccinations:
Tetanus
Tetanus:
Prevention
After a Wound: Who Needs a Tetanus Shot?
Vaccinating Infants and Children
Bacterial Infections Preventable With Routine Immunization
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Tetany (muscle spasms)
| |
Muscle Cramps: Disorders that cause similar symptoms
Calcium: Symptoms
|
|
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Tetracycline
| |
Antibiotics
|
|
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in acne
| |
Drugs Used to Treat Acne
|
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in children
| |
Risk Factors for Adverse Drug Reactions: Age
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food interactions with
| |
Some Drug-Food Interactions
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|
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during pregnancy
| |
Some Drugs That Can Cause Problems During Pregnancy*
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Tetralogy of Fallot
| |
Heart Defects:
Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot: Four Defects
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Tetrodotoxin poisoning
| |
Chemical Food Poisoning:
Tetrodotoxin poisoning
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