Magill's Medical Guide

Salem Health: Magill's Medical Guide, Eighth Edition (Volume 1)
	Publisher’s Note
	Editor’s Introduction
	List of Contributors
	Complete Table of Contents
	Abdomen
	Abdominal disorders
	Abortion
	Abscess drainage
	Abscesses
	Abuse of the elderly
	Abusive relationships
	Accidents
	Accountable care organizations (ACOs)
	Acetaminophen
	Achalasia
	Acid-base chemistry
	Acid reflux disease
	Acidosis
	Acne
	Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
	Acupressure
	Acupuncture
	Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
	Addiction
	Addison’s disease
	Adenoid removal
	Adenoids
	Adenoviruses
	Adipose tissue
	Adolescent sexuality
	Adrenal glands
	Adrenalectomy
	Adrenoleukodystrophy
	Advance directives
	Aerobics
	Aging
	Aging: Extended care
	Agnosia
	AIDS
	Alcoholism
	Allergies
	Allied health
	Alopecia
	Alternative medicine
	Altitude sickness
	Alzheimer’s disease
	Amebiasis
	Amenorrhea
	AmericanMedical Association (AMA)
	Amnesia
	Amniocentesis
	Amniotic fluid
	Amphetamine
	Amputation
	Amylase
	Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
	Anal cancer
	Analgesic
	Anatomy
	Anemia
	Anesthesia
	Anesthesiology
	Aneurysmectomy
	Aneurysms
	Angelman syndrome
	Angina
	Angiography
	Angioplasty
	Animal rights vs. research
	Ankylosing spondylitis
	Anorexia nervosa
	Anosmia
	Anthrax
	Antianxiety drugs
	Antibiotic resistance
	Antibiotics
	Antibodies
	Anticoagulants
	Antidepressants
	Antihistamines
	Antihypertensives
	Anti-inflammatory drugs
	Antioxidants
	Antipsychotic drugs
	The Antivaccine Movement
	Anus
	Anxiety
	Aortic aneurysm
	Aortic stenosis
	Apgar score
	Aphasia and dysphasia
	Aphrodisiacs
	Apnea
	Appendectomy
	Appendicitis
	Aromatherapy
	Arrhythmias
	Arteriosclerosis
	Arthritis
	Arthroplasty
	Arthroscopy
	Asbestos exposure
	Asperger syndrome
	Aspergillosis
	Asphyxiation
	Aspirin
	Assisted living facilities
	Assisted reproductive technologies
	Assisted suicide
	Asthma
	Astigmatism
	Astym® therapy
	Ataxia
	Athlete’s foot
	Atrial fibrillation
	Atrophy
	Attention-deficit disorder (ADD)
	Audiology
	Auras
	Auscultation
	Autism
	Autoimmune disorders
	Autopsy
	Avian influenza
	Babesiosis
	Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)
	Back disorders
	Back pain
	Bacterial infections
	Bacteriology
	Balance disorders
	Baldness
	Bariatric surgery
	Basal cell carcinoma
	Bed-wetting
	Bedsores
	Behçet’s disease
	Bell’s palsy
	Benign prostatic hyperplasia
	Beriberi
	Bile
	Bilirubin
	Biofeedback
	Bioinformatics
	Biological therapies
	Biomarker
	Bionics and biotechnology
	Biopsy
	Biostatistics
	Biotechnology
	Bipolar disorders
	Birth
	Birth defects
	Bites and stings
	Bladder cancer
	Bladder infections
	Bladder stones
	Blepharoplasty
	Blindness
	Blindsight
	Blisters
	Blood and blood disorders
	Blood banks
	Blood poisoning
	Blood pressure
	Blood testing
	Blood transfusion
	Blood vessels
	Blue baby syndrome
	Blurred vision
	Body dysmorphic disorder
	Bonding
	Bone cancer
	Bone disorders
	Bone grafting
	Bone marrow
	Bone marrow transplantation
	Bones and the skeleton
	Botox
	Botulism
	Bowlegs
	Braces, orthodontic
	Braces, orthopedic
	Brain
	Brain banks
	Brain damage
	Brain death
	Brain disorders
	Brain tumors
	Breast biopsy
	Breast cancer
	Breast disorders
	Breast-feeding
	Breast surgery
	Breasts, female
	Bronchi
	Bronchiolitis
	Bronchitis
	Brucellosis
	Bruises
	Bulimia
	Bunions
	Burkitt’s lymphoma
	Burns and scalds
	Bursitis
	Bypass surgery
	Caffeine
	Campylobacter infections
	Cancer
	Candidiasis
	Canker sores
	Capgras syndrome
	Carbohydrates
	Carcinogens
	Carcinoma
	Cardiac arrest
	Cardiac rehabilitation
	Cardiac surgery
	Cardiology
	Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
	Carotid arteries
	Carpal tunnel syndrome
	Carticel®
	Cartilage
	Casts and splints
	CAT scans
	Cataract surgery
	Cataracts
	Catheterization
	Cavities
	Celiac sprue
	Cells
	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
	Cerebral palsy
	Cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancers
	Cervical procedures
	Cesarean section
	Chagas’disease
	Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
	Chemotherapy
	Chest
	Chest pain
	Chiari malformations
	Chickenpox
	Childbirth
	Childbirth complications
	Childhood infectious diseases
	Chiropractic
	Chlamydia
	Choking
	Cholecystectomy
	Cholecystitis
	Cholera
	Cholesterol
	Chorionic villus sampling
	Chromosomal abnormalities
	Chronic fatigue syndrome
	Chronic granulomatous disease
	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)
	Chronic wasting disease (CWD)
	Chyme
	Circulation
	Circumcision, female, and genital mutilation
	Circumcision, male
	Cirrhosis
	Claudication
	Cleft lip and palate
	Cleft lip and palate repair
	Clinical trials
	Clinics
	Cloning
	Clostridium difficile (C. diff.)
	Club drugs
	Cluster headaches
	Coccidioidomycosis
	Cockayne disease
	Cognitive development
	Cognitive enhancement
	Cold agglutinin disease
	Cold sores
	Colic
	Colitis
	Collagen
	Collodion baby
	Colon
	Colon therapy
	Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy
	Color blindness
	Colorectal cancer
	Colorectal polyp removal
	Colorectal surgery
	Coma
	Common cold
	Computed tomography (CT) scanning
	Conception
	Entries by Anatomy or System Affected
	Entries by Specialties and Related Fields
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	Concussion
	Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
	Congenital disorders
	Congenital heart disease
	Congenital hypothyroidism
	Congestive heart failure
	Connective tissue
	Constipation
	Contraception
	Contracture
	Corneal transplantation
	Cornelia de Lange syndrome
	Corns and calluses
	Coronary artery bypass graft
	Coronaviruses
	Corticosteroids
	Cosmetic surgery
	Coughing
	Craniosynostosis
	Craniotomy
	Cretinism
	Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)
	CRISPR (Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats)
	Critical care
	Crohn’s disease
	Crossed eyes
	Croup
	Crowns and bridges
	Cryosurgery
	CT scanning
	Culdocentesis
	Cushing’s syndrome
	Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita
	Cyanosis
	Cyst removal
	Cystic fibrosis
	Cystitis
	Cystoscopy
	Cysts
	Cytology
	Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
	Cytopathology
	Deafness
	Death and dying
	Decongestants
	Deep brain stimulation
	Deep vein thrombosis
	Defibrillation
	Dehydration
	Delirium
	Dementias
	Dengue fever
	Dental diseases
	Dentistry
	Dentures
	Department of Health and Human Services
	Depression
	Dermatitis
	Dermatology
	Dermatomyositis
	Dermatopathology
	Developmental disorders
	Developmental stages
	Diabetes mellitus
	Diabetic nephropathy
	Diabetic neuropathy
	Diagnosis
	Dialysis
	Diaphragm
	Diarrhea and dysentery
	Diet
	Dietary deficiencies
	Dietary reference intakes (DRIs)
	DiGeorge syndrome
	Digestion
	Diphtheria
	Dirofilaria immitis
	Disease
	Disk removal
	Dislocation
	Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
	Diuretics
	Diverticulitis and diverticulosis
	Dizziness and fainting
	Down syndrome
	Drowning
	Drug addiction
	Dry eye
	Dwarfism
	Dysentery
	Dysarthria
	Dyskinesia
	Dyslexia
	Dysmenorrhea
	Dysphasia
	Dysphagia
	Dystonia
	E. coli infection
	Ear infections and disorders
	Ear, nose, and throat medicine
	Ear surgery
	Ears
	Earwax
	Eating disorders
	Ebola virus
	ECG or EKG
	Echocardiography
	Eclampsia
	Ectopic pregnancy
	Eczema
	Edema
	EEG
	Ehrlichiosis
	Electrical shock
	Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG)
	Electrocauterization
	Electroencephalography (EEG)
	Electrolytes
	Electrolysis
	Electromyography
	Electronic prescribing
	Elephantiasis
	Embolism
	Embolization
	Embryology
	Emergency medicine
	Emergency rooms
	Emerging infectious diseases
	Emphysema
	Enamel
	Encephalitis
	End-stage renal disease
	Endarterectomy
	Endocarditis
	Endocrine disorders
	Endocrine glands
	Endocrinology
	Endocrinology, pediatric
	Endodontic disease
	Endometrial biopsy
	Endometriosis
	Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
	Endoscopy
	Enemas
	Enterocolitis
	Enteroviruses
	Enuresis
	Environmental diseases
	Enzyme therapy
	Epidemics and pandemics
	Epidemiology
	Epidermal nevus syndromes
	Epiglottitis
	Epilepsy
	Episiotomy
	Epstein-Barr virus
	Equine therapy
	Erectile dysfunction
	Ergogenic aids
	Esophagus
	Esophageal cancer
	Estrogen replacement therapy
	Essential nutrients
	Ethics
	Euthanasia
	Ewing’s sarcoma
	Exercise physiology
	Extended care for the aging
	Extended care for the terminally ill
	Extremities
	Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
	Eye infections and disorders
	Eye surgery
	Eyes
	Face lift and blepharoplasty
	Facial palsy
	Factitious disorders
	Failure to thrive
	Fainting
	Fallopian tube
	Family-centered care
	Family medicine
	Fascia
	Fasting
	Fatigue
	Fatty acid
	Fatty acid oxidation disorders
	Fecal bacteriotherapy
	Feet
	Fetal alcohol syndrome
	Fetal surgery
	Fetal tissue transplantation
	Fetus
	Fever
	Fiber
	Fibrocystic breast condition
	Fibromyalgia
	Fifth disease
	Fingernail removal
	First aid
	First responder
	Fistula repair
	Flat feet
	Flexibility
	Fluids and electrolytes
	Fluoride treatments
	Fluoroscopy
	Folate deficiency
	Food allergies
	Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
	Food biochemistry
	Food guide plate
	Food poisoning
	Foot disorders
	Forensic pathology
	Fracture and dislocation
	Fracture repair
	Fragile X syndrome
	Frontal lobe syndrome
	Frontotemporal dementia (FTD)
	Frostbite
	Fructosemia
	Functional magnetic imaging (fMRI)
	Fungal infections
	Galactorrhea
	Galactosemia
	Gallbladder
	Gallbladder cancer
	Gallbladder diseases
	Gallbladder removal
	Gallstones
	Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)
	Ganglion removal
	Ganglions
	Gangrene
	Gastrectomy
	Gastric bypass
	Gastritis
	Gastroenteritis
	Gastroenterology
	Gastrointestinal disorders
	Gastrointestinal system
	Gastrostomy
	Gaucher’s disease
	Gender dysphoria
	Gender reassignment surgery
	Gene therapy
	Genetic counseling
	Genetic diseases
	Genetic engineering
	Genetic imprinting
	Genetic sequencing
	Genetics and inheritance
	Genital disorders, female
	Genital disorders, male
	Genomics
	Geriatric assessment
	Geriatrics and gerontology
	Gestational diabetes
	Giardiasis
	Gigantism
	Gingivitis
	Glands
	Glasgow coma scale
	Glaucoma
	Glioma
	Glomerulonephritis
	Glucagon
	Glucose tolerance test
	Gluten
	Gluten intolerance
	Glycerol
	Glycogen storage diseases
	Glycolysis
	Goiter
	Gonorrhea
	Gout
	Grafts and grafting
	Gram staining
	Growth
	Guillain-Barré syndrome
	GulfWar syndrome
	Gum disease
	Gynecology
	Gynecomastia
	Hair
	Hair transplantation
	Entries by Anatomy or System Affected
	Entries by Specialties and Related Fields
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	Hammertoe correction
	Hammertoes
	Hand-foot-and-mouth disease
	Hand hygiene compliance
	Hantavirus
	Harelip
	Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
	Havening touch
	Hay fever
	Head and neck disorders
	Headaches
	Healing
	Health
	Health care proxy
	Health care reform
	Health information: access and utilization
	Health impact of sugar
	Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
	Hearing
	Hearing aids
	Hearing loss
	Hearing tests
	Heart
	Heart attack
	Heart disease
	Heart failure
	Heart transplantation
	Heart valve replacement
	Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
	Heel spur removal
	Heimlich maneuver
	Hemangioma
	Hematocrit
	Hematology
	Hematomas
	Hematuria
	Hemiplegia
	Hemochromatosis
	Hemoglobin
	Hemolysis
	Hemolytic disease of the newborn
	Hemolytic uremic syndrome
	Hemophilia
	Hemorrhage
	Hemorrhoid banding and removal
	Hemorrhoids
	Hepatitis
	Herbal medicine
	Herd immunity
	Hermaphroditism and pseudohermaphroditism
	Hernia
	Hernia repair
	Herniated disk
	Herpes
	Hiccups
	Hip fracture repair
	Hip replacement
	Hippocampus
	Hippocratic oath
	Hirschsprung’s disease
	Histiocytosis
	Histology
	HIV
	Hives
	Hodgkin’s disease
	Home care
	Homeopathy
	H1N1 influenza
	Hormone therapy
	Hormones
	Hospice
	Hospital readmission
	Host-defense mechanisms
	Human Genome Project
	Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
	Human papillomavirus (HPV)
	Human respiratory system
	Huntington’s disease
	Hyaluronic acid injections
	Hydroceles
	Hydrocephalus
	Hydrotherapy
	Hyperadiposis
	Hyperbaric chamber
	Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
	Hypercholesterolemia
	Hyperhidrosis
	Hyperlipidemia
	Hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism
	Hyperplasia
	Hypertension
	Hyperthermia and hypothermia
	Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
	Hypertrophy
	Hyperventilation
	Hypnosis
	Hypochondriasis
	Hypoglycemia
	Hypoparathyroidism
	Hypogonadism
	Hypokalemia
	Hypospadias repair and urethroplasty
	Hypotension
	Hypothalamus
	Hypothermia
	Hypothyroidism
	Hypoxia
	Hysterectomy
	Iatrogenic disorders
	Ileostomy and colostomy
	Imaging and radiology
	Immune system
	Immunization and vaccination
	Immunodeficiency disorders
	Immunopathology
	Impetigo
	Impotence
	In vitro fertilization
	Incontinence
	Infarction
	Infarction, myocardial
	Infection
	Infection control
	Infertility, female
	Infertility, male
	Inflammation
	Influenza
	Informed consent
	Insect-borne diseases
	Insomnia
	The Institute of Medicine
	Intensive care
	Insulin
	Insulin-like growth factors
	Integrative medicine
	Intellectual disability
	Intensive care unit (ICU)
	Internal medicine
	Internet medicine
	Interpartner violence
	Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
	Intestinal cancer
	Intestinal disorders
	Intestines
	Intoxication
	Intravenous (IV) therapy
	Intraventricular hemorrhage
	Invasive tests
	Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
	Ischemia
	Jaundice
	Jaw wiring
	Joint diseases
	Joint replacement
	Joints
	Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
	Kaposi’s sarcoma
	Karyotyping
	Kawasaki disease
	Keratitis
	Ketogenic diet
	Kidney cancer
	Kidney disorders
	Kidney transplantation
	Kidney removal
	Kidney stones
	Kidneys
	Kinesiology
	Klinefelter syndrome
	Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
	Kluver-Bucy syndrome
	Knee
	Kneecap removal
	Knock-knees
	Korsakoff’s syndrome
	Kwashiorkor
	Kyphosis
	Laboratory tests
	Laceration repair
	Lactose intolerance
	Laminectomy and spinal fusion
	Laparoscopy
	Laryngectomy
	Laryngitis
	Laser use in surgery
	Law and medicine
	Lead poisoning
	Leaky gut syndrome
	Learning disabilities
	Legionnaires’disease
	Leishmaniasis
	Leprosy
	Leptin
	Leptospirosis
	Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, andqueer (LGBTQ)
	Lesions
	Leukemia
	Leukodystrophy
	Lice, mites, and ticks
	Ligaments
	Light therapy
	Lipids
	Liposuction
	Lisping
	Listeria infections
	Lithotripsy
	Liver
	Liver cancer
	Liver disorders
	Liver transplantation
	Local anesthesia
	Lockjaw
	Lou Gehrig’s disease
	Longevity
	Lower extremities
	Lumbar puncture
	Lumpectomy
	Lumps, breast
	Lung cancer
	Lung diseases
	Lung surgery
	Lungs
	Lupus
	Lyme disease
	Lymph
	Lymphadenopathy and lymphoma
	Lymphatic disorders
	Lymphatic system
	Lymphoma
	Macronutrients
	Macular degeneration
	Magnetic field therapy
	Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
	Malabsorption
	Malaria
	Malignancy and metastasis
	Malnutrition
	Mammography
	Managed care
	Manic-depressive disorder
	Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD)
	Marburg virus
	Marfan syndrome
	Marijuana
	Massage
	Mastectomy and lumpectomy
	Mastitis
	Masturbation
	Measles
	Meckel’s diverticulum
	Medical home
	Medical microbiology
	Medicare
	Meditation
	Melanoma
	Melatonin
	Memory erasure
	Memory loss
	Ménière’s disease
	Meningitis
	Menopause
	Menorrhagia
	Men’s health
	Menstruation
	Mental hygiene
	Mental illness
	Mental status exam
	Mercury poisoning
	Mesenchymal stem cells
	Mesothelioma
	Metabolic disorders
	Metabolic syndrome
	Metabolism
	Metastasis
	Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections
	Microbiology
	Microscopy
	Microscopy, slitlamp
	Minimally conscious state
	Mirror neurons
	Miscarriage
	Mites
	Mitral valve prolapse
	Mold and mildew
	Moles
	Monkeypox
	Mononucleosis
	Morgellons disease
	Mosquito bites
	Motion sickness
	Motor neuron diseases
	Motor skill development
	Mouth and throat cancer
	MRI
	Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS)
	Multiple births
	Multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome
	Multiple sclerosis
	Mumps
	Münchausen syndrome by proxy
	Muscle sprains, spasms, and disorders
	Muscles
	Muscular dystrophy
	Mutation
	Myasthenia gravis
	Myocardial infarction
	Myoglobin
	Myomectomy
	Myopia
	Myringotomy
	Nail removal
	Nails
	Narcolepsy
	Narcotics
	Entries by Anatomy or System Affected
	Entries by Specialties and Related Fields
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	Nasal polyp removal
	Nasopharyngeal disorders
	National Cancer Institute (NCI)
	National Institutes of Health (NIH)
	Nausea and vomiting
	Neck injuries and disorders
	Necrosis
	Necrotizing fasciitis
	Neonatal brachial plexus palsy
	Neonatology
	Nephrectomy
	Nephritis
	Nephrology
	Nervous system
	Neuralgia, neuritis, and neuropathy
	Neuroethics
	Neurofibromatosis
	Neuroimaging
	Neurology
	Neurology, pediatric
	Neuropsychology
	Neurorehabilitation
	Neuroscience
	Neurosis
	Neurosurgery
	Neutrophil
	Niacin
	Nicotine
	Niemann-Pick disease
	Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
	Noninvasive tests
	Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs)
	Noroviruses
	Nuclearmedicine
	Nuclear radiology
	Numbness and tingling
	Nursing
	Nutrition
	Obesity
	Obesity, childhood
	Obsessive-compulsive disorder
	Obstetrics
	Occupational health
	Oncology
	Ophthalmology
	Opportunistic infections
	Optometry
	Oral and maxillofacial surgery
	Orchiectomy
	Orchitis
	Orthodontics
	Organs
	Orthopedic braces
	Orthopedic surgery
	Orthopedics
	Orthorexia nervosa
	Osgood-Schlatter disease
	Osteoarthritis
	Osteochondritis juvenilis
	Osteoclast
	Osteogenesis imperfecta
	Osteomyelitis
	Osteonecrosis
	Osteopathic medicine
	Osteopetrosis
	Osteoporosis
	Otoplasty
	Otorhinolaryngology
	Ovarian cancer
	Ovarian cysts
	Ovaries
	Over-the-counter medications
	Overtraining syndrome
	Oxygen therapy
	Oxytocin
	Pacemaker implantation
	Paget’s disease
	Pain
	Pain management
	Palliative care
	Palliative medicine
	Palpitations
	Palsy
	Pancreas
	Pancreatic cancer
	Pancreatitis
	Panic attacks
	Pap test
	Paralysis
	Paramedics
	Paranoia
	Paraplegia
	Parasitic diseases
	Parathyroidectomy
	Parkinson’s disease
	Patellofemoral pain syndrome
	Patent ductus arteriosus
	Pathology
	Patient-centered medical home
	Pediatrics
	Pellagra
	Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
	Penile implant surgery
	Peptic ulcers
	Perinatology
	Periodontal surgery
	Periodontitis
	Peristalsis
	Peritonitis
	Pertussis
	PET scanning
	Pharmacology
	Pharyngitis
	Pharynx
	Phenylketonuria (PKU)
	Phlebitis
	Phlebotomy
	Phobias
	Phrenology
	Physical examination
	Physical rehabilitation
	Physician assistants
	Physiology
	Phytochemicals
	Pick’s disease
	PID
	Pigeon toes
	Pigmentation
	Pimples
	Pinworms
	Pituitary gland
	Pityriasis alba
	Pityriasis rosea
	PKU
	Placenta
	Plague
	Plaque, arterial
	Plaque, dental
	Plasma
	Plastic surgery
	Pleurisy
	Pneumocystis jirovecii
	Pneumonia
	Pneumothorax
	Podiatry
	Poisoning
	Poliomyelitis
	Polycystic kidney disease
	Polycystic ovary syndrome
	Polydactyly and syndactyly
	Polyp removal
	Polymyalgia rheumatica
	Polymyositis
	Polyps
	Porphyria
	Positron emission tomography (PET) scanning
	Postherpetic neuralgia
	Postpartum depression
	Post-traumatic stress disorder
	Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
	Prader-Willi syndrome
	Precocious puberty
	Preeclampsia and eclampsia
	Pregnancy and gestation
	Pregnancy test
	Premature birth
	Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
	Presbyopia
	Preventive medicine
	Primary care
	Prion diseases
	Proctology
	Progeria
	Prognosis
	Prostate cancer
	Prostate enlargement
	Prostate gland
	Prostate gland removal
	Prostheses
	Protein
	Proteinuria
	Proteomics
	Protozoan diseases
	Psoriasis
	Psychiatric disorders
	Psychiatry
	Psychiatry, child and adolescent
	Psychiatry, geriatric
	Psychoanalysis
	Psychosis
	Psychosomatic disorders
	Pterygium/Pinguecula
	Ptosis
	Puberty and adolescence
	Public health
	Pulmonary heart disease
	Pulmonary diseases
	Pulmonary edema
	Pulmonary hypertension
	Pulmonary medicine
	Pulse pressure
	Pulse rate
	Pyelonephritis
	Pyloric stenosis
	Quadriplegia
	Quinsy
	Rabies
	Radiation sickness
	Radiation therapy
	Radiculopathy
	Radiology
	Radiopharmaceuticals
	Rape and sexual assault
	Reconstructive surgery
	Rectal polyp removal
	Rectal surgery
	Raynaud’s Phenomenon
	Recreational therapy
	Rectum
	Reflexes, primitive
	Refractive eye surgery
	Reiter’s syndrome
	Relaxation
	Reminiscence therapy
	Renal failure
	Reproductive system
	Research vs. animal rights
	Respiration
	Respiratory diseases
	Respiratory distress syndrome
	Restless legs syndrome
	Resuscitation
	Retina
	Retinal detachment
	Retroviruses
	Reye’s syndrome
	Rh factor
	Rheumatic fever
	Rheumatoid arthritis
	Rheumatology
	Rhinitis
	Rhinoplasty and submucous resection
	Rhinoviruses
	Rickets
	Ringworm
	RockyMountain spotted fever
	Root canal treatment
	Rosacea
	Roseola
	Rotator cuff surgery
	Rotavirus
	Roundworms
	Rubella
	Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome
	Safety issues for children
	Safety issues for the elderly
	Salmonella infection
	Sarcoidosis
	Sarcoma
	SARS
	Scabies
	Scalds
	Scarlet fever
	Schistosomiasis
	Schizophrenia
	Sciatica
	SCID
	Scleroderma
	Scoliosis
	Scope of practice
	Screening
	Scurvy
	Seasonal affective disorder
	Seizures
	Self-medication
	Semen
	Sense organs
	Separation anxiety
	Septicemia
	Serology
	Serotonin
	Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
	Severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome (SCID)
	Sexual differentiation
	Sexual dysfunction
	Sexual reassignment
	Sexuality
	Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
	Shaking
	Shigellosis
	Shingles
	Shock
	Shock therapy
	Shunts
	Sickle cell disease
	SIDS
	Signs and symptoms
	Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
	Sinusitis
	Sjögren’s syndrome
	Skeletal disorders and diseases
	Skeleton
	Skin
	Skin cancer
	Skin disorders
	Skin grafting
	Entries by Anatomy or System Affected
	Entries by Specialties and Related Fields
Salem Health: Magill's Medical Guide, Eighth Edition (Volume 5)
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	Skin lesion removal
	Sleep
	Sleep apnea
	Sleep disorders
	Sleeping sickness
	Sleepwalking
	Slipped disk
	Small intestine
	Smallpox
	Smell
	Smoking
	Snakebites
	Sodium
	Soiling
	Solution-focused brief therapy
	Sore throat
	Speech disorders
	Sperm banks
	Sphincterectomy
	Spider bites
	Spina bifida
	Spinal cord disorders
	Spinal fusion
	Spinal tap
	Spine, vertebrae, and disks
	Spinocerebellar ataxia
	Splenectomy
	Split-brain
	Spondylitis
	Sports medicine
	Sprains
	Squamous cell carcinoma
	Staphylococcal infections
	Statins
	Stem cells
	Stenosis
	Stents
	Sterilization
	Steroid abuse
	Steroids
	Stevens-Johnson syndrome
	Stillbirth
	Stings
	Stomach, intestinal, and pancreatic cancers
	Stomach removal
	Stone removal
	Stones
	Strabismus
	Strength training
	Streptococcal infections
	Stress
	Stress reduction
	Strokes
	Sturge-Weber syndrome
	Stuttering
	Styes
	Subdural hematoma
	Substance abuse
	Successful aging
	Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
	Suffocation
	Suicide
	Supplements
	Surgery, general
	Surgery, pediatric
	Surgical procedures
	Surgical technologists
	Sweating
	Sympathectomy
	Syndrome
	Synesthesia
	Syphilis
	Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
	Systemic sclerosis
	Systems and organs
	Tapeworms
	Tardive dyskinesia
	Taste
	Tattoo removal
	Tattoos and body piercing
	Tay-Sachs disease
	Tears and tear ducts
	Teeth
	Teething
	Telemedicine
	Telehealth nursing
	Temporal arteritis
	Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome
	Tendinitis
	Tendon disorders
	Tendon repair
	Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
	Teratogens
	Terminally ill: Extended care
	Testicles, undescended
	Testicular cancer
	Testicular surgery
	Testicular torsion
	Tests
	Testosterone
	Tetanus
	Thalassemia
	Thalidomide
	Thoracic surgery
	Throat
	Throat, sore
	Thrombolytic therapy and TPA
	Thrombosis and thrombus
	Thumb sucking
	Thymus gland
	Thyroid disorders
	Thyroid gland
	Thyroidectomy
	TIAs
	Ticks
	Tics
	Tingling
	Tinnitus
	Tiredness
	Toenail removal
	Tissue engineering
	Toilet training
	Tommy John surgery
	Tonsillectomy and adenoid removal
	Tonsillitis
	Tonsils
	Tooth decay
	Tooth extraction
	Torticollis
	Touch
	Tourette’s syndrome
	Toxemia
	Toxic shock syndrome
	Toxicology
	Toxoplasmosis
	Trachea
	Tracheostomy
	Trachoma
	Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
	Transfusion
	Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
	Transitional care
	Transplantation
	Traumatic brain injury
	Tremors
	Trichinosis
	Trichomoniasis
	Tubal ligation
	Tuberculosis
	Tularemia
	Tumor removal
	Tumors
	Turner syndrome
	Twins
	Typhoid fever
	Typhus
	Ulcer surgery
	Ulcerative colitis
	Ulcers
	Ultrasonography
	Umbilical cord
	Undescended testicles
	Upper extremities
	Uremia
	Urethritis
	Urethroplasty
	Urinalysis
	Urinary disorders
	Urinary system
	Urology
	Uterine cancer
	Uterus
	Vaccination
	Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)
	Vagotomy
	Vagus nerve
	Varicose vein removal
	Varicose veins
	Vas deferens
	Vascular medicine
	Vascular system
	Vasculitis
	Vasectomy
	Venereal diseases
	Vasopressin
	Venous insufficiency
	Vertigo
	Viral hemorrhagic fevers
	Viral infections
	Virtual imaging
	Vision
	Vision correction
	Vision disorders
	Vitamin D deficiency
	Vitamins
	Vitamins and minerals
	Vitiligo
	Voice and vocal cord disorders
	Vomiting
	VonWillebrand’s disease
	Walking
	Weaning
	Weight loss and gain
	Weight loss medications
	Well-baby examinations
	Wernicke’s aphasia
	West Nile virus
	Whiplash
	Whooping cough
	Wilms tumor
	Williams syndrome
	Wilson’s disease
	Wisdom teeth
	Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
	Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
	World Health Organization
	Wounds
	X rays
	Xenotransplantation
	Yeast infections
	Yellow fever
	Yoga
	Zoonoses
	Glossary
	Symptoms andWarning Signs
	Diseases and Other Medical Conditions
	Pharmaceutical List
	Types of Health Care Providers
	General Bibliography
	Resources
	Entries by Anatomy or System Affected
	Entries by Specialties and Related Fields
	Index