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- dandy-walker syndrome also see brain malformations; cerebellar disorders
- day care also see child care; home care services
- deafness also see hearing disorders and deafness; hearing problems in children
- death and dying also see end of life issues
- decubitus ulcers also see pressure sores
- deep vein thrombosis
- defibrillators, implantable also see pacemakers and implantable defibrillators
- degenerative joint disease also see osteoarthritis
- degenerative nerve diseases
- dehydration
- delirium
- delivery also see childbirth
- dementia
- dementia with lewy bodies also see lewy body disease
- dengue
- dental caries also see tooth decay
- dental health
- dental health, child also see child dental health
- dental implants also see cosmetic dentistry; dentures
- dental sealants also see child dental health; tooth decay
- dentistry, cosmetic also see cosmetic dentistry
- dentures
- depression
- dermatitis also see eczema; rashes
- dermatology also see skin conditions
- dermatomyositis also see myositis
- developmental disabilities
- diabetes
- diabetes and pregnancy
- diabetes complications
- diabetes in children and teens
- diabetes insipidus
- diabetes medicines
- diabetes mellitus also see diabetes
- diabetes type 1
- diabetes type 2
- diabetic diet
- diabetic eye problems
- diabetic foot
- diabetic heart disease
- diabetic kidney problems
- diabetic nephropathy also see diabetic kidney problems
- diabetic nerve problems
- diabetic retinopathy also see diabetic eye problems
- diagnostic imaging
- dialysis
- diaper rash also see common infant and newborn problems; rashes
- diaphragmatic hernia also see hernia
- diarrhea
- diet also see nutrition
- dietary fats
- dietary fiber
- dietary proteins
- dietary sodium
- dietary sugar also see carbohydrates
- dietary supplements
- dieting also see weight control
- diets
- digestive diseases
- dip also see smokeless tobacco
- diphtheria
- disabilities
- disaster preparation and recovery
- dislocations
- distracted driving also see impaired driving
- diverticulitis also see diverticulosis and diverticulitis
- diverticulosis and diverticulitis
- divorce
- dizziness and vertigo
- do-not-resuscitate orders also see advance directives
- dog bites also see animal bites
- domestic violence
- donors also see organ donation
- down syndrome
- drinking also see alcohol; alcoholism
- drinking water
- driving also see impaired driving; motor vehicle safety
- dropsy also see edema
- drowning
- drug abuse
- drug abuse in pregnancy also see pregnancy and substance abuse
- drug abuse, prescription also see prescription drug abuse
- drug allergies also see drug reactions
- drug errors also see medication errors
- drug information also see medicines; over-the-counter medicines
- drug interactions also see drug reactions
- drug reactions
- drug safety
- drugged driving also see impaired driving
- drugs and young people
- drunk driving also see impaired driving
- dry eye also see sjogren's syndrome; tears
- dry mouth
- dual diagnosis
- duchenne muscular dystrophy also see muscular dystrophy
- duodenal ulcer also see peptic ulcer
- dupuytren contracture also see finger injuries and disorders
- dvt also see deep vein thrombosis
- dwarfism
- dysautonomia also see autonomic nervous system disorders
- dysentery also see diarrhea
- dysfunctional uterine bleeding also see vaginal bleeding
- dysgeusia also see taste and smell disorders
- dyskinesia also see movement disorders
- dyslexia also see learning disorders
- dysmenorrhea also see menstruation
- dysosmia also see taste and smell disorders
- dyspareunia also see sexual problems in women
- dyspepsia also see indigestion
- dysphagia also see swallowing disorders
- dyspnea also see breathing problems
- dysthymic disorder also see mood disorders
- dystonia
- dysuria also see urine and urination
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