Health Encyclopedia

Editor-In-Chief: Prab R Tumpati, MD
Obesity, Sleep & Internal medicine
Founder, WikiMD Wellnesspedia &
W8MD medical weight loss NYC and sleep center NYC

Introduction

WikiMD's Health Encyclopedia is an exhaustive written compendium dedicated to offering detailed insights into health, diseases, medical conditions, treatments, medical procedures, and wellness aspects. It serves as a trusted resource aimed at enhancing the knowledge of medical professionals and the general public alike on health-related topics.

Overview

This encyclopedia provides extensive information on a multitude of topics related to health, including anatomy, diseases, medications, and medical procedures. Its primary goal is to facilitate a deeper understanding of health conditions and medical terminology for its readers.

Content

The content of WikiMD's Health Encyclopedia is systematically organized into various sections, each dedicated to specific health and medical areas:

Diseases and Conditions

Offers comprehensive data on a wide array of diseases and disorders, detailing symptoms, causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment options.

• Cardiovascular diseases
• Infectious diseases
• Neurological disorders
• Autoimmune diseases
• Cancer

Treatments and Procedures

Provides in-depth information on medical treatments and surgical interventions.

• Surgical procedures
• Medication and pharmacotherapy
• Physical therapy
• Radiology

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Elaborates on the human body's structure and its various functions.

• Human anatomy
• Human physiology
• Systems of the Human body

Nutrition and Wellness

Discusses nutritional advice and wellness practices.

• Nutrition
• Dietary supplements
• Exercise
• Mental health

Preventive Medicine

Emphasizes disease prevention and health enhancement strategies.

• Vaccination
• Screening tests
• Healthy lifestyle choices

Specialties in Medicine

Provides an overview of diverse medical specialties.

• Cardiology
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Geriatrics
• Psychiatry

Healthcare Systems

Details various healthcare delivery systems, insurance policies, and aspects of patient care.

• Healthcare systems
• Health insurance
• Patient safety

Use

WikiMD's Health Encyclopedia is utilized for multiple purposes:

• As an educational tool for medical students and healthcare professionals.
• As a reference for individuals seeking to comprehend health issues better.
• As an instrument for promoting preventive healthcare and wellness.

Development and Maintenance

Developed by medical experts, WikiMD's Health Encyclopedia is regularly updated to incorporate the latest medical research findings and health guidelines.

Access

The encyclopedia is readily accessible online, ensuring that readers have access to the most current health information. It is also available in print and as a mobile application for wider reach.

The Core Philosophy of WikiMD

Central to WikiMD's mission is the conviction that prevention is preferable to cure. Hence, significant emphasis is placed on wellness, nutrition, diet, and weight loss. The encyclopedia aims to provide a holistic health reference covering diseases, treatments, medications, and nutritional guidance, alongside strategies for good health maintenance, prevention tactics, and illness management.

Who Can Benefit from WikiMD?

WikiMD's comprehensive content, endorsed by healthcare professionals, is beneficial for both the medical community and the general populace.

For Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare providers find WikiMD an essential resource, keeping them abreast of the latest medical advancements, guidelines, and crucial clinical information for superior patient care.

For the General Public

The general public values WikiMD as a crucial resource for maintaining health, understanding disease prevention, recognizing symptoms and causes of various illnesses, exploring treatment options, and making informed lifestyle choices.

Peer-Reviewed by Medical Professionals

The information within WikiMD's Health Encyclopedia, covering everything from disease risk factors to advanced medical technologies for early detection, is meticulously reviewed by esteemed medical experts for accuracy. While the encyclopedia provides detailed information on diseases, medical conditions, diagnostic methods, symptoms, injuries, and surgical procedures, it is essential to note that personal health decisions should always involve consultation with a licensed physician.

Scope of Topics in WikiMD

The encyclopedia spans a broad range of topics, including:

• Anatomy and Physiology: A thorough exploration of the human body's complex structure and functions.
• Common Diseases and Conditions: Detailed discussions on prevalent health issues, their origins, symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options.
• Nutrition and Diet: The importance of nutrition in health

WikiMD by the Numbers

With over 1,334,535 pages, WikiMD is recognized as the largest free medical and wellness encyclopedia available worldwide.

Popular health topics

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• abdominal aortic aneurysm
• abuse
• addiction see substance abuse
• aging see older adult health
• AIDS also see HIV
• alcohol abuse see substance abuse
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• aspirin
• asthma 

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• back pain
• prevent back pain
• bed bugs
• bicycle safety
• ride your bike safely
• birth control
• blindness see eye health
• blood pressure
• bone health
• calcium: shopping list
• get a bone density test
• get enough calcium
• breast cancer
• breastfeeding
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• calcium
• cancer
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• children’s health
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• cholesterol
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• cpr or cardiopulmonary resuscitation see first aid

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• deafness
• see hearing
• dental care
• depression
• developmental milestones see child development
• diabetes
• diet see nutrition
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• disaster preparedness see emergency preparedness
• domestic violence ]
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• drug safety see medicines

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• ear health
• see hearing
• emergency preparedness
• exercise
• see physical activity
• eye health

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• fall prevention
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• genetic testing
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• get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea

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• health care
• healthy diet
• see nutrition
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• healthy relationships
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• healthy weight
• see weight management
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• get your hearing checked
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Healthy oils

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• kids’ health

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• lactation see breastfeeding
• lead poisoning
• lung cancer  
• quit smoking

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• [[mammograms] see breast cancer
• maternal health see pregnancy
• medical tests see screening tests
• medicare
• medicines
• men’s health  
• menopause
• mental health

n

• newborn health
• nicotine addiction see smoking cessation
• nutrition
• eat healthy

o

• obesity

• overweight
• osteoporosis see bone health
• ovarian cancer

p

• pandemic flu
• see flu
• pap test see cervical cancer
• parenting
• physical activity
• pneumonia
• preeclampsia  
• pregnancy see medicines
• prostate cancer

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r

• radon
• relationships see sexual health

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Healthy eating

• screening tests see flu
• senior health see older adult health
• sexual health
• shots see vaccines
• skin protection
• sleep
• smoking cessation
• quit smoking
• sodium see child development
• stress
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• sunburn
• syphilis

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• see screening tests
• tick bites see insect bites
• tobacco use see smoking cessation
• toddler health  
• travel
• tuberculosis
• type 2 diabetes

 

u

• underage drinking see substance abuse

v

• vaccines
• venereal diseases see sexually transmitted diseases (stds)

• vision  see eye health

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• weight loss 

Disclaimer

While WikiMD offers a treasure trove of medical knowledge, it should never replace professional medical advice. Should any health concerns arise, it's always prudent to seek counsel from a healthcare professional.

References

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2023). Nutrition and Health Promotion. Retrieved from [1]
• World Health Organization (WHO). (2023). Global Health Encyclopedia. Retrieved from [2]