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• c-section also see cesarean section
• c. Diff. Infections also see clostridium difficile infections
• cabg also see coronary artery bypass surgery
• cad also see coronary artery disease
• caffeine
• calcium
• calluses also see corns and calluses
• cam also see complementary and alternative medicine
• campylobacter infections
• canavan disease also see leukodystrophies
• cancer
• cancer alternative therapies
• cancer and pregnancy
• cancer chemotherapy
• cancer in children
• cancer, benign also see benign tumors
• cancer--living with cancer
• candidiasis also see yeast infections
• canes also see mobility aids
• canker sores
• cannabis also see marijuana
• car safety also see motor vehicle safety
• car seats also see motor vehicle safety
• carbohydrates
• carbon monoxide poisoning
• carcinoid tumors
• carcinoma also see cancer
• cardiac arrest
• cardiac diseases also see heart diseases
• cardiac failure also see heart failure
• cardiac rehabilitation
• cardiac surgery also see heart surgery
• cardiomyopathy
• cardiopulmonary resuscitation also see cpr
• cardiospasm also see esophagus disorders
• cardiovascular diseases also see heart diseases; vascular diseases
• careers also see health occupations
• caregivers
• caregivers for alzheimer's disease also see alzheimer's caregivers
• carotid artery disease
• carotid endarterectomy also see carotid artery disease; stroke
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• carsickness also see motion sickness
• cartilage disorders
• cat bites also see animal bites
• cat scans also see ct scans
• cat scratch disease
• cataract
• causalgia also see complex regional pain syndrome
• cavities also see tooth decay
• celiac disease
• cell phones also see electromagnetic fields
• cellulitis
• cephalic disorders also see brain malformations
• cerebellar disorders
• cerebral aneurysm also see brain aneurysm
• cerebral palsy
• cerebrovascular disease also see stroke
• cervical cancer
• cervical dysplasia also see cervix disorders
• cervical pregnancy also see ectopic pregnancy
• cervical spine also see neck injuries and disorders
• cervix disorders
• cesarean section
• cfs also see chronic fatigue syndrome
• chagas disease
• chalazion also see eyelid disorders
• change of life also see menopause
• charcot-marie-tooth disease
• charley horse also see muscle cramps
• chemical emergencies
• chemical warfare also see chemical emergencies
• chemical weapons also see chemical emergencies
• chemotherapy also see cancer chemotherapy
• chest injuries and disorders
• chest pain
• chest physical therapy also see pulmonary rehabilitation
• chewing tobacco also see smokeless tobacco
• chf also see heart failure
• chiari malformation
• chickenpox
• chilblains also see frostbite
• child abuse
• child behavior disorders
• child care
• child dental health
• child development
• child mental health
• child molestation also see child sexual abuse
• child nutrition
• child safety
• child sexual abuse
• childbirth
• childbirth problems
• childhood asthma also see asthma in children
• childhood brain tumors
• childhood cancer also see cancer in children
• childhood immunization
• childhood leukemia
• childhood obesity also see obesity in children
• children and diabetes also see diabetes in children and teens
• children and medicines also see medicines and children
• children's health
• children's page
• chiropractic
• chlamydia infections
• choking
• cholangiocarcinoma also see bile duct cancer
• cholangitis also see bile duct diseases
• cholecystectomy also see gallbladder diseases
• choledocholithiasis also see gallstones
• cholelithiasis also see gallstones
• cholera
• cholestasis also see bile duct diseases
• cholesterol
• chondrocalcinosis also see gout
• chondromalacia patellae also see knee injuries and disorders
• choosing a doctor or health care service
• chorea also see movement disorders
• chorionic villi sampling also see prenatal testing
• chromium also see minerals
• chronic bronchitis
• chronic fatigue syndrome
• chronic granulocytic leukemia also see chronic myeloid leukemia
• chronic granulomatous disease also see immune system and disorders
• chronic illness, coping also see coping with chronic illness
• chronic kidney disease
• chronic lymphocytic leukemia
• chronic myelogenous leukemia also see chronic myeloid leukemia
• chronic myeloid leukemia
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease also see copd
• chronic pain
• chronic pancreatitis also see pancreatitis
• churg-strauss syndrome also see eosinophilic disorders
• cicatrix also see scars
• circulatory disorders also see vascular diseases
• circumcision
• cirrhosis
• cjd also see creutzfeldt-jakob disease
• ckd also see chronic kidney disease
• clap also see gonorrhea
• claudication also see leg injuries and disorders; peripheral arterial disease
• clavicle injuries also see shoulder injuries and disorders
• cleaning products also see household products
• cleft lip and palate
• cleft palate also see cleft lip and palate
• cleft spine also see spina bifida
• climate change
• clinical trials
• cll also see chronic lymphocytic leukemia
• cloning
• clostridium difficile infections
• club drugs
• cluster headache also see headache
• cml also see chronic myeloid leukemia
• cmv infections also see cytomegalovirus infections
• co poisoning also see carbon monoxide poisoning
• coal miner's lung also see interstitial lung diseases
• cocaine
• coccidioidomycosis also see valley fever
• coccyx also see tailbone disorders
• cochlear implants
• cold (temperature) also see frostbite; hypothermia; winter weather emergencies
• cold and cough medicines
• cold sores
• cold, common also see common cold
• colic also see common infant and newborn problems
• colitis also see ulcerative colitis
• collapsed lung
• collarbone injuries also see shoulder injuries and disorders
• college health
• colon cancer also see colorectal cancer
• colonic diseases
• colonic polyps
• colonoscopy
• color blindness
• colorado tick fever also see tick bites
• colorectal cancer
• colostomy also see ostomy
• coma
• common cold
• common infant and newborn problems
• communicable diseases also see infectious diseases
• communicating with your healthcare provider also see talking with your doctor
• communication disorders also see speech and communication disorders
• complementary and alternative medicine
• complex regional pain syndrome
• compression fracture also see spine injuries and disorders
• compulsive gambling
• concussion
• conduct disorder also see child behavior disorders
• condylomata acuminata also see genital warts
• confidentiality also see personal health records
• congenital adrenal hyperplasia also see adrenal gland disorders
• congenital diaphragmatic hernia also see hernia
• congenital heart defects
• congestive heart failure also see heart failure
• conjunctivitis also see pinkeye
• connective tissue disorders
• constipation
• contact dermatitis also see rashes
• contact lenses also see eye wear
• contraception also see birth control
• contusions also see bruises
• cooley's anemia also see thalassemia
• copd
• coping with chronic illness
• coping with disasters
• copper also see minerals
• copper storage disease also see wilson disease
• cor pulmonale also see pulmonary hypertension
• cord blood also see stem cells
• corneal disorders
• corns and calluses
• coronary arteriosclerosis also see coronary artery disease
• coronary artery bypass graft also see coronary artery bypass surgery
• coronary artery bypass surgery
• coronary artery disease
• coronavirus infections
• corticosteroids also see steroids
• cosmetic dentistry
• cosmetic surgery also see plastic and cosmetic surgery
• cosmetics
• costochondritis also see cartilage disorders
• cough
• cough medicines also see cold and cough medicines
• coxsackievirus infections also see viral infections
• cpr
• crab lice also see lice; sexually transmitted diseases
• crack also see cocaine
• cramps also see muscle cramps
• cranial injuries also see head injuries
• craniofacial abnormalities
• craniofacial injuries also see facial injuries and disorders
• craniosynostosis also see craniofacial abnormalities
• creutzfeldt-jakob disease
• crib death also see sudden infant death syndrome
• critical care
• crohn's disease
• crossed eyes also see eye movement disorders
• croup also see throat disorders
• crutches also see mobility aids
• cryptococcosis also see fungal infections
• cryptosporidiosis
• ct scans
• cubital tunnel syndrome also see elbow injuries and disorders
• cushing's syndrome
• cutaneous disorders also see skin conditions
• cutting also see self-harm
• cva also see stroke
• cybersafety also see internet safety
• cyclothymic disorder also see mood disorders
• cystic fibrosis
• cystic kidney diseases also see kidney cysts
• cystitis also see interstitial cystitis
• cystocele also see pelvic support problems
• cytomegalovirus infections

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