Ra

• RA (see: Rheumatoid arthritis)
  (Condition)
• RA - InDepth (see: Rheumatoid arthritis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Rabbit fever (see: Tularemia)
  (Condition)
• Rabies
  (Condition)
• RACAB (see: Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• RACAB - discharge (see: Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Raccoon bites - rabies (see: Rabies)
  (Condition)
• Rad poisoning (see: Radiation sickness)
  (Injury)
• Radial head fracture - aftercare
  (Self-Care)
• Radial nerve dysfunction
  (Condition)
• Radial nerve palsy (see: Radial nerve dysfunction)
  (Condition)
• Radiation - abdomen - discharge (see: Abdominal radiation - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Radiation - bleeding (see: Bleeding during cancer treatment)
  (Self-Care)
• Radiation - brain - discharge (see: Brain radiation - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Radiation - breast - discharge (see: Breast external beam radiation - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Radiation - chest - discharge (see: Chest radiation - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Radiation - fertility (see: Cancer treatment: fertility and sexual side effects in women)
  (Special Topic)
• Radiation - hair loss (see: Coping with cancer - hair loss)
  (Special Topic)
• Radiation - mouth and neck - discharge (see: Mouth and neck radiation - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Radiation - preventing infection (see: Cancer treatment - preventing infection)
  (Special Topic)
• Radiation - working (see: Working during cancer treatment)
  (Special Topic)
• Radiation cystitis (see: Cystitis - noninfectious)
  (Condition)
• Radiation enteritis
  (Condition)
• Radiation enteropathy (see: Radiation enteritis)
  (Condition)
• Radiation injury (see: Radiation sickness)
  (Injury)
• Radiation of the pelvis - discharge (see: Pelvic radiation - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Radiation poisoning (see: Radiation sickness)
  (Injury)
• Radiation proctitis (see: Radiation enteritis)
  (Condition)
• Radiation proctopathy (see: Radiation enteritis)
  (Condition)
• Radiation sickness
  (Injury)
• Radiation therapy
  (Special Topic)
• Radiation therapy - dry mouth (see: Dry mouth during cancer treatment)
  (Self-Care)
• Radiation therapy - mouth pain (see: Oral mucositis - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Radiation therapy - mouth sores (see: Oral mucositis - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Radiation therapy - mucositis (see: Oral mucositis - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Radiation therapy - proton therapy (see: Proton therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Radiation therapy - questions to ask your doctor
  (Doctor Questions)
• Radiation therapy - radioactive seeds (see: Radiation therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Radiation therapy - skin care
  (Self-Care)
• Radiation-induced small bowel injury (see: Radiation enteritis)
  (Condition)
• Radical hysterectomy (see: Hysterectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Radical hysterectomy - discharge (see: Hysterectomy - abdominal - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Radical hysterectomy - InDepth (see: Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Radical mastoidectomy (see: Mastoidectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Radical neck dissection (see: Neck dissection)
  (Surgery)
• Radical neck dissection - discharge (see: Neck dissection - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Radical nephrectomy (see: Kidney removal)
  (Surgery)
• Radical nephrectomy - discharge (see: Kidney removal - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Radioactive abscess scan (see: Indium-labelled WBC scan)
  (Medical Test)
• Radioactive iodine uptake
  (Medical Test)
• Radioactive iodine uptake and scan test - thyroid (see: Thyroid scan)
  (Medical Test)
• Radiofrequency catheter ablation (see: Cardiac ablation procedures )
  (Surgery)
• Radiofrequency palatoplasty (see: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) )
  (Surgery)
• Radiofrequency vein ablation (see: Varicose vein - noninvasive treatment)
  (Surgery)
• Radiograph - dental (see: Dental x-rays)
  (Medical Test)
• Radiography (see: X-ray)
  (Medical Test)
• Radioisotopes (see: Radiation therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Radionucleotides (see: Radiation therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Radionuclide - gallbladder (see: Gallbladder radionuclide scan)
  (Medical Test)
• Radionuclide cisternogram
  (Medical Test)
• Radionuclide cystogram
  (Medical Test)
• Radionuclide renal perfusion scan (see: Renal perfusion scintiscan)
  (Medical Test)
• Radionuclide ventriculography (RNV) (see: Nuclear ventriculography)
  (Medical Test)
• Radiosurgery-radiation therapy (see: Radiation therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Radiotherapy (see: Radiation therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Radiotherapy - ask your doctor (see: Radiation therapy - questions to ask your doctor)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Radiotherapy - fertility (see: Cancer treatment: fertility and sexual side effects in women)
  (Special Topic)
• Ragpicker's disease (see: Anthrax)
  (Condition)
• RAIU (see: Radioactive iodine uptake)
  (Medical Test)
• Raloxifene (Evista) (see: Medicines for osteoporosis)
  (Self-Care)
• Ramsay Hunt syndrome
  (Condition)
• Random blood sugar (see: Blood sugar test)
  (Medical Test)
• Random plasma renin (see: Renin blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Ranibizumab - intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)
  (Surgery)
• Ranibizumab-intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)
  (Surgery)
• Ranitidine overdose (see: H2 receptor antagonists overdose)
  (Poison)
• Ranula (see: Oral mucous cyst)
  (Condition)
• Rape (see: Sexual violence)
  (Special Topic)
• Rape - prevention (see: Sexual assault - prevention)
  (Special Topic)
• Rape - resources (see: Victim assistance - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Rapid deep breathing (see: Hyperventilation)
  (Symptoms)
• Rapid eye movement studies (see: Polysomnography)
  (Medical Test)
• Rapid eye movements from side to side (see: Nystagmus)
  (Symptoms)
• Rapid heart rate - PSVT (see: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT))
  (Condition)
• Rapid plasma reagin test (see: RPR test)
  (Medical Test)
• Rapid shallow breathing
  (Symptoms)
• Rapid strep test (see: Streptococcal screen)
  (Medical Test)
• Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (see: Glomerulonephritis)
  (Condition)
• Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis with pulmonary hemorrhage (see: Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease)
  (Condition)
• Rash - pityriasis rosea (see: Pityriasis rosea)
  (Condition)
• Rashes
  (Symptoms)
• RAST test (see: Allergy testing - skin)
  (Medical Test)
• Rat killer poisoning (see: Anticoagulant rodenticides poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Rat tapeworm (see: Tapeworm infection - hymenolepis)
  (Condition)
• Rat-bite fever
  (Condition)
• Raynaud disease (see: Raynaud phenomenon)
  (Condition)
• Raynaud phenomenon
  (Condition)
• Raynaud's disease (see: Raynaud phenomenon)
  (Condition)
• Raynaud's phenomenon (see: Raynaud phenomenon)
  (Condition)
• Raynaud's phenomenon - scleroderma (see: Scleroderma)
  (Condition)
• Raynaud's phenomenon-scleroderma (see: Scleroderma)
  (Condition)

Rb

• RBC (or erythrocyte) cholinesterase (see: Cholinesterase - blood)
  (Medical Test)
• RBC count
  (Medical Test)
• RBC G6PD test (see: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase test)
  (Medical Test)
• RBC indices
  (Medical Test)
• RBC nuclear scan
  (Medical Test)
• RBC urine test
  (Medical Test)

Re

• Reactive airway - mold (see: Allergies, asthma, and molds)
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive airway - nebulizer (see: How to use an inhaler - no spacer)
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive airway - nebulizer (see: How to use a nebulizer)
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive airway - pollen (see: Allergies, asthma, and pollen )
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive airway disease - asthma attack (see: Signs of an asthma attack)
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive airway disease - control drugs (see: Asthma - control drugs)
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive airway disease - dust (see: Allergies, asthma, and dust)
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive airway disease - exercise (see: Exercise-induced asthma)
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive airway disease - inhaler with spacer (see: How to use an inhaler - with spacer)
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive airway disease - nebulizer (see: How to use a nebulizer)
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive airway disease - peak flow (see: Make peak flow a habit)
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive airway disease - peak flow meter (see: How to use your peak flow meter)
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive airway disease - quick relief (see: Asthma - quick-relief drugs )
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive airway disease - triggers (see: Stay away from asthma triggers)
  (Self-Care)
• Reactive arthritis
  (Condition)
• Reactive arthritis-HLA (see: HLA-B27 antigen)
  (Medical Test)
• Reactive seizures (see: Seizures)
  (Symptoms)
• Reattachment of amputated fingers (see: Replantation of digits)
  (Surgery)
• Rebound headaches (see: Headache)
  (Symptoms)
• Rebound headaches - tension (see: Tension headache)
  (Condition)
• Rebound headaches - tension - InDepth (see: Headaches - tension - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Rebound headaches - tension - self-care (see: Managing tension headaches at home)
  (Self-Care)
• Recognizing medical emergencies
  (Special Topic)
• Recovering after stroke
  (Special Topic)
• Recovery from stroke (see: Recovering after stroke)
  (Special Topic)
• Rectal abscess (see: Anorectal abscess)
  (Condition)
• Rectal biopsy
  (Medical Test)
• Rectal bleeding - biopsy (see: Rectal biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Rectal bleeding - hemorrhoids (see: Hemorrhoids)
  (Condition)
• Rectal bleeding - sigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Rectal cancer (see: Colorectal cancer)
  (Condition)
• Rectal cancer - colostomy (see: Colostomy)
  (Surgery)
• Rectal cancer - pelvic radiation (see: Pelvic radiation - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Rectal cancer - screening (see: Colon cancer screening)
  (Special Topic)
• Rectal culture
  (Medical Test)
• Rectal inflammation (see: Proctitis)
  (Condition)
• Rectal intussusception (see: Rectal prolapse)
  (Condition)
• Rectal lump (see: Hemorrhoids)
  (Condition)
• Rectal polyps - biopsy (see: Rectal biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Rectal prolapse
  (Condition)
• Rectal prolapse repair
  (Surgery)
• Rectal prolapse surgery (see: Rectal prolapse repair)
  (Surgery)
• Rectal sigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Recurrent leg pain and cramping (see: Peripheral artery disease - legs)
  (Condition)
• Recurrent polyserositis (see: Familial Mediterranean fever)
  (Condition)
• Red blood cell casts (see: Urinary casts)
  (Medical Test)
• Red blood cell count (see: RBC count)
  (Medical Test)
• Red blood cell indices (see: RBC indices)
  (Medical Test)
• Red blood cells in urine (see: RBC urine test)
  (Medical Test)
• Red devils overdose (see: Dextromethorphan overdose)
  (Poison)
• Red eyes (see: Eye redness)
  (Symptoms)
• Red face (see: Skin blushing/flushing)
  (Symptoms)
• Red man syndrome (see: Erythroderma)
  (Condition)
• Red mite (see: Chiggers)
  (Condition)
• Reduced intensity (see: Bone marrow transplant - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Reduced intensity nonmyeloablative transplant (see: Bone marrow transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Reduced intensity, nonmyeloablative transplant (see: Bone marrow transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Reduction mammaplasty (see: Breast reduction)
  (Surgery)
• Reduction mammoplasty (see: Breast reduction)
  (Surgery)
• Reduction of intussusception - discharge (see: Intestinal or bowel obstruction - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Reflex - Babinski (see: Babinski reflex)
  (Symptoms)
• Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (see: Complex regional pain syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Reflux - antacids (see: Taking antacids)
  (Self-Care)
• Reflux - Barrett (see: Barrett esophagus)
  (Condition)
• Reflux - surgery (see: Anti-reflux surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Reflux - what to ask your doctor (see: Heartburn - what to ask your provider)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Reflux - what to ask your provider (see: Heartburn - what to ask your provider)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Reflux esophagitis (see: Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
  (Condition)
• Reflux esophagitis - discharge (see: Gastroesophageal reflux - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Reflux nephropathy
  (Condition)
• Refraction
  (Medical Test)
• Refraction
  (Medical Test)
• Refractive corneal surgery - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Refractive corneal surgery - what to ask your doctor
  (Doctor Questions)
• Refractive error - nearsightedness (see: Nearsightedness)
  (Condition)
• Refractive surgery - discharge (see: Refractive corneal surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Refractory anemia (see: Aplastic anemia)
  (Condition)
• Refrigerant poisoning
  (Poison)
• Regadenoson stress test (see: Nuclear stress test)
  (Medical Test)
• Regenerative medicine - stem cells (see: Stem cell research)
  (Special Topic)
• Regional enteritis (see: Crohn disease)
  (Condition)
• Regional enteritis - discharge (see: Crohn disease - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Regional enteritis - ileostomy discharge (see: Ileostomy - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Regional enteritis - living with (see: Living with your ileostomy)
  (Self-Care)
• Regional enteritis - stoma care (see: Ileostomy - caring for your stoma)
  (Self-Care)
• Regional flaps - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Rehabilitation (see: Physical medicine and rehabilitation)
  (Special Topic)
• Reiter syndrome (see: Reactive arthritis)
  (Condition)
• Relapsing fever
  (Condition)
• Relaxation exercises (see: Relaxation techniques for stress)
  (Self-Care)
• Relaxation response techniques (see: Relaxation techniques for stress)
  (Self-Care)
• Relaxation techniques for stress
  (Self-Care)
• Release of adhesions - discharge (see: Intestinal or bowel obstruction - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Remembering tips
  (Special Topic)
• Removal of adrenal glands (see: Adrenal gland removal)
  (Surgery)
• Removal of parathyroid gland (see: Parathyroid gland removal)
  (Surgery)
• Removal of the esophagus - discharge (see: Esophagectomy - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Removal of the esophagus - minimally invasive (see: Esophagectomy - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Removal of the esophagus - open (see: Esophagectomy - open)
  (Surgery)
• Removal of the esophagus - minimally invasive (see: Esophagectomy - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Removal of the uterus (see: Hysterectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Removal of the uterus - discharge (see: Hysterectomy - laparoscopic - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Removal of the uterus - discharge (see: Hysterectomy - abdominal - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Removal of the uterus - InDepth (see: Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Removing a particle in the eye (see: Eye - foreign object in)
  (Special Topic)
• Renal
  (Special Topic)
• Renal - splenic venous shunt (see: Distal splenorenal shunt)
  (Surgery)
• Renal and urological disorders
  (Condition)
• Renal angiogram (see: Renal arteriography)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal angiography (see: Renal arteriography)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal arteriography
  (Medical Test)
• Renal artery embolism (see: Acute arterial occlusion - kidney)
  (Condition)
• Renal artery occlusion (see: Renovascular hypertension)
  (Condition)
• Renal artery stenosis (see: Renovascular hypertension)
  (Condition)
• Renal artery stenosis - arteriography (see: Renal arteriography)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal biopsy (see: Kidney biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal calculi (see: Kidney stones)
  (Condition)
• Renal calculi - calcium in your urine (see: Calcium - urine)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal calculi - hydronephrosis (see: Hydronephrosis of one kidney)
  (Condition)
• Renal calculi - lithotripsy (see: Kidney stones and lithotripsy - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Renal calculi - nephrostomy (see: Percutaneous urinary procedures - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Renal calculi - self-care (see: Kidney stones - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Renal calculi - what to ask your doctor (see: Kidney stones - what to ask your doctor)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Renal calculi and self-care (see: Kidney stones - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Renal calculi-lithotripsy (see: Lithotripsy)
  (Surgery)
• Renal cancer (see: Renal cell carcinoma)
  (Condition)
• Renal cancer - cytology (see: Cytology exam of urine)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal cell carcinoma
  (Condition)
• Renal colic - lithotripsy (see: Kidney stones and lithotripsy - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Renal disease - atheroembolic (see: Atheroembolic renal disease)
  (Condition)
• Renal disease - BUN (see: BUN - blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal disease - diet (see: Diet - chronic kidney disease)
  (Nutrition)
• Renal failure (see: Acute kidney failure)
  (Condition)
• Renal failure - acute (see: Acute kidney failure)
  (Condition)
• Renal failure - BUN (see: BUN - blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal failure - chronic (see: Chronic kidney disease)
  (Condition)
• Renal failure - chronic - dialysis access (see: Hemodialysis access procedures)
  (Surgery)
• Renal failure - chronic-dialysis access (see: Hemodialysis access procedures)
  (Surgery)
• Renal failure - chronic-hemodialysis access (see: Hemodialysis access - self care)
  (Self-Care)
• Renal failure - dialysis centers (see: Dialysis centers - what to expect)
  (Special Topic)
• Renal failure - end stage (see: End-stage kidney disease)
  (Condition)
• Renal failure - hemodialysis (see: Dialysis - hemodialysis)
  (Special Topic)
• Renal failure - peritoneal dialysis (see: Dialysis - peritoneal)
  (Surgery)
• Renal function - creatinine (see: Creatinine blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal function - creatinine clearance (see: Creatinine clearance test)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal hypertension (see: Renovascular hypertension)
  (Condition)
• Renal insufficiency - BUN (see: BUN - blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal medullary necrosis (see: Renal papillary necrosis)
  (Condition)
• Renal papillary necrosis
  (Condition)
• Renal perfusion scintigraphy (see: Renal perfusion scintiscan)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal perfusion scintiscan
  (Medical Test)
• Renal replacement therapy (see: Dialysis - peritoneal)
  (Surgery)
• Renal replacement therapy - dialysis centers (see: Dialysis centers - what to expect)
  (Special Topic)
• Renal replacement therapy - hemodialysis (see: Dialysis - hemodialysis)
  (Special Topic)
• Renal replacement therapy - peritoneal dialysis (see: Dialysis - peritoneal)
  (Surgery)
• Renal scan
  (Medical Test)
• Renal transplant (see: Kidney transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Renal tubular acidosis - acid loading test (see: Acid loading test (pH))
  (Medical Test)
• Renal tubular acidosis - citric acid test (see: Citric acid urine test)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal tubular acidosis - distal (see: Distal renal tubular acidosis)
  (Condition)
• Renal tubular acidosis - proximal (see: Proximal renal tubular acidosis)
  (Condition)
• Renal tubular acidosis type I (see: Distal renal tubular acidosis)
  (Condition)
• Renal tubular acidosis type II (see: Proximal renal tubular acidosis)
  (Condition)
• Renal tubular epithelial casts (see: Urinary casts)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal underperfusion (see: Prerenal azotemia)
  (Condition)
• Renal vein thrombosis
  (Condition)
• Renal vein thrombosis - venogram (see: Renal venogram)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal venogram
  (Medical Test)
• Renal biopsy (see: Kidney biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Rendu-Osler-Weber syndrome (see: Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia)
  (Condition)
• Renin associated kidney disease (see: Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease)
  (Condition)
• Renin blood test
  (Medical Test)
• Renogram (see: Renal scan)
  (Medical Test)
• Renovascular hypertension
  (Condition)
• Repair - aortic aneurysm - endovascular (see: Aortic aneurysm repair - endovascular)
  (Surgery)
• Repair - aortic aneurysm - endovascular - discharge (see: Aortic aneurysm repair - endovascular - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Repair - aortic aneurysm - open (see: Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair - open)
  (Surgery)
• Repair - aortic aneurysm - open - discharge (see: Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair - open - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Repair - aortic valve - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Repair of clubfoot (see: Clubfoot repair)
  (Surgery)
• Repair of cross-eye (see: Eye muscle repair)
  (Surgery)
• Repair of cross-eye - discharge (see: Eye muscle repair - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Repair of tendon (see: Tendon repair)
  (Surgery)
• Repair of volvulus (see: Intestinal obstruction repair)
  (Surgery)
• Repair of volvulus - discharge (see: Intestinal or bowel obstruction - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Repeat quantitative beta HCG (see: HCG blood test - quantitative)
  (Medical Test)
• Reperfusion therapy (see: Thrombolytic therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Repetitive stress injuries - InDepth (see: Carpal tunnel syndrome - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Replacement - aortic valve (see: Aortic valve surgery - open)
  (Surgery)
• Replacement - aortic valve - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Replacement - shoulder (see: Shoulder replacement)
  (Surgery)
• Replacement - shoulder - discharge (see: Shoulder replacement - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Replantation of digits
  (Surgery)
• Repocal overdose (see: Pentobarbital overdose)
  (Poison)
• Reportable diseases
  (Special Topic)
• Rescue breathing and chest compressions - adult (see: CPR - adult and child after onset of puberty)
  (Injury)
• Rescue breathing and chest compressions - child 9 years and older (see: CPR - adult and child after onset of puberty)
  (Injury)
• Resection and recession (see: Eye muscle repair)
  (Surgery)
• Resection and recession - discharge (see: Eye muscle repair - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Resection of part of the small intestine (see: Small bowel resection)
  (Surgery)
• Resection of part of the small intestine - discharge (see: Small bowel resection - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Resin poisoning (see: Plastic casting resin poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Resin T3 uptake (see: T3RU test)
  (Medical Test)
• Resources
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - AIDS (see: HIV/AIDS - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - alcoholism (see: Alcohol use disorder - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - ALS (see: ALS - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - Alzheimer (see: Alzheimer - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - Alzheimer's (see: Alzheimer - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - anorexia nervosa (see: Eating disorders - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - arthritis (see: Arthritis - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - asthma and allergy (see: Asthma and allergy resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - blindness (see: Blindness - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - breastfeeding (see: Breastfeeding - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - bulimia (see: Eating disorders - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - burns (see: Burns - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - cancer (see: Cancer - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - celiac disease (see: Celiac disease - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - chemical dependence (see: Chemical dependence - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - child abuse (see: Family troubles - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - chronic fatigue syndrome (see: Chronic fatigue syndrome - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - chronic pain (see: Chronic pain - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - colon cancer (see: Colorectal cancer - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - colorectal cancer (see: Colorectal cancer - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - depression (see: Depression - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - diabetes (see: Diabetes – resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - eating disorders (see: Eating disorders - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - elder care (see: Elder care - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - epilepsy (see: Epilepsy - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - family troubles (see: Family troubles - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - gastrointestinal disorders (see: Gastrointestinal disorders - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - genital herpes (see: Herpes - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - hearing or speech impairment (see: Hearing or speech impairment - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - heart disease (see: Heart disease - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - hemophilia (see: Hemophilia - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - HIV/AIDS (see: HIV/AIDS - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - incest (see: Family troubles - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - incontinence (see: Incontinence - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - infertility (see: Infertility - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - interstitial cystitis (see: Interstitial cystitis - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - kidney disease (see: Kidney disease - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - leukemia (see: Leukemia - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - liver disease (see: Liver disease - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - loss of a child (see: Loss of a child - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - loss of a spouse (see: Loss of a spouse - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - lung disease (see: Lung disease - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - lupus (see: Lupus - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - migraine (see: Migraine - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - multiple sclerosis (see: Multiple sclerosis - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - muscular dystrophy (see: Muscular dystrophy - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - myasthenia gravis (see: Myasthenia gravis - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - ostomy (see: Ostomy - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - Parkinson disease (see: Parkinson disease - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - Parkinson's disease (see: Parkinson disease - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - psoriasis (see: Psoriasis - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - rape (see: Victim assistance - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - scleroderma (see: Scleroderma - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - sickle cell anemia (see: Sickle cell anemia - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - spinal injury (see: Spinal injury - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources binge eating (see: Eating disorders - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Respiration (see: Respiratory)
  (Special Topic)
• Respiration slowed or stopped (see: Breathing - slowed or stopped)
  (Symptoms)
• Respirator - health care agent (see: Health care agents)
  (Special Topic)
• Respirator - treatments that prolong life (see: Deciding about treatments that prolong life)
  (Special Topic)
• Respiratory
  (Special Topic)
• Respiratory acidosis
  (Condition)
• Respiratory alkalosis
  (Condition)
• Respiratory arrest (see: Breathing - slowed or stopped)
  (Symptoms)
• Respiratory failure (see: Respiratory acidosis)
  (Condition)
• Respiratory failure - ABG (see: Blood gases)
  (Medical Test)
• Respiratory failure - SARS (see: Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS))
  (Condition)
• Respiratory failure - tracheostomy care (see: Tracheostomy care)
  (Self-Care)
• Respiratory inductance plethysmography (see: Plethysmography)
  (Medical Test)
• Respiratory insufficiency - tracheostomy care (see: Tracheostomy care)
  (Self-Care)
• Respiratory rate - rapid and deep (see: Hyperventilation)
  (Symptoms)
• Respiratory rate - rapid and shallow (see: Rapid shallow breathing)
  (Symptoms)
• Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
  (Condition)
• Respiratory syncytial virus antibody test (see: RSV antibody test)
  (Medical Test)
• Respiratory syncytial virus immune globulin (see: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
  (Condition)
• Responsible drinking
  (Self-Care)
• Resting metabolism rate (RMR) (see: Can you boost your metabolism?)
  (Special Topic)
• Restless legs syndrome
  (Condition)
• Restlessness (see: Agitation)
  (Symptoms)
• Restorative proctocolectomy (see: Total proctocolectomy and ileal-anal pouch)
  (Surgery)
• Restorative proctocolectomy - discharge (see: Total colectomy or proctocolectomy - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Restraint devices (see: Use of restraints)
  (Special Topic)
• Restrictive cardiomyopathy
  (Condition)
• Resuscitation - cardiopulmonary - adult (see: CPR - adult and child after onset of puberty)
  (Injury)
• Resuscitation - cardiopulmonary - child 9 years and older (see: CPR - adult and child after onset of puberty)
  (Injury)
• Reteplase (see: Thrombolytic therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Reticulocyte count
  (Medical Test)
• Retina
  (Special Topic)
• Retinal (see: Vitamin A)
  (Nutrition)
• Retinal artery occlusion
  (Condition)
• Retinal detachment
  (Condition)
• Retinal detachment repair
  (Surgery)
• Retinal photography (see: Fluorescein angiography)
  (Medical Test)
• Retinal vein occlusion
  (Condition)
• Retinal vein occlusion - intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)
  (Surgery)
• Retinal vein occlusion-intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)
  (Surgery)
• Retinoic acid (see: Vitamin A)
  (Nutrition)
• Retinol (see: Vitamin A)
  (Nutrition)
• Retinol test (see: Vitamin A blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Retinopathy - diabetic (see: Diabetes and eye disease)
  (Condition)
• Retinopathy - fluorescein (see: Fluorescein angiography)
  (Medical Test)
• Retinopathy - intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)
  (Surgery)
• Retinopathy - vision loss (see: Living with vision loss)
  (Self-Care)
• Retractions of the chest muscles (see: Intercostal retractions)
  (Symptoms)
• Retro-bulbar neuritis (see: Optic neuritis)
  (Condition)
• Retrocalcaneal bursitis (see: Bursitis of the heel)
  (Condition)
• Retrograde cystography
  (Medical Test)
• Retrograde mastoidectomy (see: Mastoidectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Retrograde ureteral brush biopsy cytology (see: Ureteral retrograde brush biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Retroperitoneal fibrosis
  (Condition)
• Retroperitoneal inflammation
  (Condition)
• Retroperitonitis (see: Retroperitoneal inflammation)
  (Condition)
• Retropharyngeal abscess
  (Condition)
• Retropubic sling (see: Urinary incontinence - tension-free vaginal tape)
  (Surgery)
• Retrosternal thyroid surgery
  (Surgery)
• Retroversion of the uterus
  (Condition)
• Returning to sports after a back injury
  (Self-Care)
• Revascularization of amputated digits (see: Replantation of digits)
  (Surgery)
• Revebjelle poisoning (see: Foxglove poisoning)
  (Poison)

Rh

• Rh incompatibility
  (Condition)
• Rh incompatibility - erythrocyte distribution (see: Fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Rh typing (see: Blood typing)
  (Medical Test)
• Rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newborn (see: Rh incompatibility)
  (Condition)
• Rhabdomyolysis
  (Condition)
• Rhabdomyolysis - myoglobin blood test (see: Myoglobin blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Rhabdomyolysis - myoglobin urine test (see: Myoglobin urine test)
  (Medical Test)
• Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair (see: Retinal detachment repair)
  (Surgery)
• Rheum officinale poisoning (see: Rhubarb leaves poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Rheumatic aortic stenosis (see: Aortic stenosis)
  (Condition)
• Rheumatic chorea (see: Sydenham chorea)
  (Condition)
• Rheumatic fever
  (Condition)
• Rheumatic fever - aortic stenosis (see: Aortic stenosis)
  (Condition)
• Rheumatic fever - Sydenham chorea (see: Sydenham chorea)
  (Condition)
• Rheumatoid arthritis
  (Condition)
• Rheumatoid arthritis
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Rheumatoid arthritis - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Rheumatoid arthritis - Raynaud (see: Raynaud phenomenon)
  (Condition)
• Rheumatoid arthritis - synovial biopsy (see: Synovial biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Rheumatoid factor (RF)
  (Medical Test)
• Rheumatoid lung (see: Rheumatoid lung disease)
  (Condition)
• Rheumatoid lung disease
  (Condition)
• Rheumatoid nodules (see: Rheumatoid lung disease)
  (Condition)
• Rheumatoid pneumoconiosis
  (Condition)
• Rhinitis - nonallergic (see: Nonallergic rhinopathy)
  (Condition)
• Rhinophyma
  (Condition)
• Rhinoplasty
  (Surgery)
• Rhinorrhea (see: Stuffy or runny nose – adult)
  (Symptoms)
• Rhinorrhea: nasal congestion (see: Stuffy or runny nose – adult)
  (Symptoms)
• Rhinoscleroma (see: Scleroma)
  (Condition)
• Rhinoscopy (see: Nasal endoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Rhinosinusitis (see: Sinusitis)
  (Condition)
• Rhinosinusitis - self-care (see: Sinusitis in adults - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Rhubarb leaves poisoning
  (Poison)
• Rhytid (see: Wrinkles)
  (Symptoms)
• Rhytidectomy (see: Facelift)
  (Surgery)

Ri

• Rib fracture - aftercare
  (Self-Care)
• Ribcage pain
  (Symptoms)
• Riboflavin
  (Nutrition)
• Rice-field fever (see: Leptospirosis)
  (Condition)
• Richardson-Steele-Olszewski syndrome (see: Progressive supranuclear palsy)
  (Condition)
• Rickettsia akari (see: Rickettsialpox)
  (Condition)
• Rickettsialpox
  (Condition)
• Right heart catheterization (see: Swan-Ganz - right heart catheterization)
  (Medical Test)
• Right heart ventricular angiography
  (Medical Test)
• Right heart ventriculography (see: Right heart ventricular angiography)
  (Medical Test)
• Right hemicolectomy (see: Large bowel resection)
  (Surgery)
• Right hemicolectomy - discharge (see: Large bowel resection - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Right upper quadrant sonogram (see: Abdominal ultrasound)
  (Medical Test)
• Right ventricular assist device (see: Ventricular assist device)
  (Surgery)
• Right-sided heart failure (see: Cor pulmonale)
  (Condition)
• Right-sided heart failure - cor pulmonale (see: Heart failure)
  (Condition)
• Rights of the health care consumer (see: Consumer rights and protections)
  (Special Topic)
• Rigid sigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Rigidity of the abdomen (see: Abdominal rigidity)
  (Symptoms)
• Rigors (see: Chills)
  (Symptoms)
• Ring annuloplasty - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Ringing in the ears (see: Tinnitus)
  (Symptoms)
• Ringworm
  (Condition)
• Ringworm - body (see: Ringworm of the body)
  (Condition)
• Ringworm - foot (see: Athlete's foot)
  (Condition)
• Ringworm - groin (see: Jock itch)
  (Condition)
• Ringworm - scalp (see: Ringworm of the scalp)
  (Condition)
• Ringworm of the body
  (Condition)
• Ringworm of the scalp
  (Condition)
• Risedronate (Actonel) (see: Medicines for osteoporosis)
  (Self-Care)
• Risks of hip and knee replacement
  (Discharge)
• Risks of tobacco
  (Special Topic)
• Risky drinking (see: Health risks of alcohol use )
  (Self-Care)
• Risky drinking - cutting back (see: When you are drinking too much - tips for cutting back)
  (Self-Care)

Rl

• RLS (see: Restless legs syndrome)
  (Condition)

Ro

• Robo overdose (see: Dextromethorphan overdose)
  (Poison)
• Robot assisted coronary artery bypass (see: Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Robot assisted coronary artery bypass - discharge (see: Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Robot-assisted coronary artery bypass (see: Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Robot-assisted surgery (see: Robotic surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Robotic assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy - discharge (see: Hysterectomy - laparoscopic - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Robotic esophagectomy (see: Esophagectomy - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Robotic surgery
  (Surgery)
• Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (see: Robotic surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Robotically assisted hysterectomy (see: Hysterectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Robotically assisted hysterectomy - InDepth (see: Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Robotically-assisted aortic valve replacement (see: Aortic valve surgery - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Robotically-assisted aortic valve replacement, Trancatheter aortic valve replacement, TAVR. (see: Aortic valve surgery - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Robotically-assisted endoscopic aortic valve repair - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Robotically-assisted endoscopic aortic valve replacement (see: Aortic valve surgery - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Robotically-assisted endoscopic mitral valve repair - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Robotically-assisted endoscopic valve repair (see: Mitral valve surgery - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Robotically-assisted, endoscopic valve repair, Percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty (see: Mitral valve surgery - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Rock fever (see: Brucellosis)
  (Condition)
• Rocky Mountain spotted fever
  (Condition)
• Rodent ulcer (see: Basal cell skin cancer)
  (Condition)
• Rodenticide poisoning (see: Anticoagulant rodenticides poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Rolaids overdose (see: Calcium carbonate with magnesium overdose)
  (Poison)
• Roll patients in bed (see: Turning patients over in bed)
  (Self-Care)
• Rollerball ablation (see: Endometrial ablation)
  (Surgery)
• Romosozumab (Evenity) (see: Medicines for osteoporosis)
  (Self-Care)
• Root canal
  (Surgery)
• Root canal therapy (see: Root canal)
  (Surgery)
• Rosacea
  (Condition)
• Rosebay poisoning (see: Oleander poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Rosuvastatin (Crestor) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Rosuvastatin (Crestor®) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Rotator cuff - self-care
  (Self-Care)
• Rotator cuff exercises
  (Self-Care)
• Rotator cuff problems
  (Condition)
• Rotator cuff repair (see: Shoulder arthroscopy)
  (Surgery)
• Rotator cuff repair
  (Surgery)
• Rotator cuff repair - laparoscopic (see: Rotator cuff repair )
  (Surgery)
• Rotator cuff repair - mini-open (see: Rotator cuff repair )
  (Surgery)
• Rotator cuff repair - open (see: Rotator cuff repair )
  (Surgery)
• Rotator cuff tendinitis (see: Rotator cuff problems)
  (Condition)
• Rotator cuff tendinitis (see: Tendinitis)
  (Condition)
• Rotavirus antigen test
  (Medical Test)
• Rotavirus infection (see: Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu))
  (Condition)
• Rotavirus infection - gastroenteritis (see: Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu))
  (Condition)
• Roughage (see: Fiber)
  (Nutrition)
• Round worm - trichuriasis (see: Whipworm infection)
  (Condition)
• Roundback (see: Kyphosis)
  (Condition)
• Roundup poisoning (see: Grass and weed killer poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Roundworm - ascariasis (see: Ascariasis)
  (Condition)
• Roundworm - strongyloidiasis (see: Strongyloidiasis)
  (Condition)
• Roundworm - trichinosis (see: Trichinosis)
  (Condition)
• Routine diabetes tests (see: Diabetes tests and checkups)
  (Self-Care)
• Routine eye examination (see: Standard eye exam)
  (Medical Test)
• Routine urine test (see: Urinalysis)
  (Medical Test)
• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (see: Gastric bypass surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass - after - what to ask your doctor (see: After weight-loss surgery - what to ask your doctor)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass - before - what to ask your doctor (see: Before weight-loss surgery - what to ask your doctor)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass - discharge (see: Gastric bypass surgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)

Rp

• RP (see: Rheumatoid pneumoconiosis)
  (Condition)
• RPR test
  (Medical Test)

Rs

• RSDS (see: Complex regional pain syndrome)
  (Condition)
• RSS (see: Silver-Russell syndrome)
  (Condition)
• RSV (see: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
  (Condition)
• RSV antibody test
  (Medical Test)
• RSV serology (see: RSV antibody test)
  (Medical Test)

Rt

• RTA - distal (see: Distal renal tubular acidosis)
  (Condition)
• RTA - proximal (see: Proximal renal tubular acidosis)
  (Condition)

Ru

• Rubber cement poisoning
  (Poison)
• Rubbing alcohol overdose (see: Isopropanol alcohol poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Rubbing alcohol poisoning (see: Isopropanol alcohol poisoning)
  (Poison)
• Rubella
  (Condition)
• Rubeola - SSPE (see: Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis)
  (Condition)
• Rubor (see: Rashes)
  (Symptoms)
• Rufen overdose (see: Ibuprofen overdose)
  (Poison)
• Rumination disorder
  (Condition)
• Runner's knee (see: Anterior knee pain)
  (Condition)
• Running - back pain (see: Back pain and sports)
  (Self-Care)
• Runny nose (see: Stuffy or runny nose – adult)
  (Symptoms)
• Rupture (see: Hernia)
  (Condition)
• Ruptured disk (see: Herniated disk)
  (Condition)
• Ruptured disk - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)
  (Special Topic)
• Ruptured eardrum
  (Condition)
• Russell-Silver syndrome (see: Silver-Russell syndrome)
  (Condition)

Rv

• RVAD (see: Ventricular assist device)
  (Surgery)