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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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