S

• S-pouch - discharge (see: Total colectomy or proctocolectomy - discharge)
  (Discharge)

Sa

• Saccular aneurysm - endovascular (see: Endovascular embolization)
  (Surgery)
• Saccular aneurysm repair - discharge (see: Brain aneurysm repair - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare
  (Self-Care)
• SAD (see: Seasonal affective disorder)
  (Condition)
• SAD - social anxiety disorder (see: Social anxiety disorder)
  (Condition)
• Sadness (see: Depression)
  (Symptoms)
• Sadness - InDepth (see: Depression - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Safe eating during cancer treatment
  (Self-Care)
• Safety - distracted driving (see: Distracted driving)
  (Special Topic)
• Safety in the home (see: Preventing falls)
  (Self-Care)
• Saline nasal washes
  (Self-Care)
• Salt restriction (see: Low-salt diet )
  (Self-Care)
• Salt water washes (see: Saline nasal washes)
  (Self-Care)
• Same day surgery - adult (see: The day of your surgery - adult)
  (Self-Care)
• Same-day surgery - adult (see: The day of your surgery - adult)
  (Self-Care)
• SAR (see: Choosing a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility)
  (Self-Care)
• Savings account for health care costs
  (Special Topic)

Sc

• SCA (see: Cardiac arrest)
  (Condition)
• Scams - cancer treatment (see: Protecting yourself from cancer scams)
  (Special Topic)
• Scan - carotid duplex (see: Carotid duplex)
  (Medical Test)
• Scapholunate ligament sprain - aftercare (see: Wrist sprain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Scarring alopecia (see: Hair loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Scheuermann disease (see: Kyphosis)
  (Condition)
• Scheuermann's disease (see: Kyphosis)
  (Condition)
• Schizoaffective disorder
  (Condition)
• Schizoid personality disorder
  (Condition)
• Schizophrenia
  (Condition)
• Schizophrenia - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• SCI (see: Spinal injury)
  (Injury)
• Sciatic nerve dysfunction (see: Sciatica)
  (Condition)
• Sciatic nerve dysfunction - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sciatica
  (Condition)
• Sciatica - herniated disk (see: Herniated disk)
  (Condition)
• Sciatica - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sciatica - lifting (see: Lifting and bending the right way)
  (Self-Care)
• Sciatica - managing (see: Managing your chronic back pain)
  (Self-Care)
• Sciatica - returning to sports (see: Returning to sports after a back injury)
  (Self-Care)
• Sciatica - sports (see: Back pain and sports)
  (Self-Care)
• Sciatica - lifting (see: Lifting and bending the right way)
  (Self-Care)
• Sclerotherapy (see: Varicose vein - noninvasive treatment)
  (Surgery)
• Screening - testicular cancer - self-exam (see: Testicular self-exam)
  (Medical Test)
• Screening and diagnosis for HIV
  (Medical Test)
• Scrotal growth (see: Scrotal masses)
  (Condition)
• Scrotal mass (see: Testicle lump)
  (Symptoms)
• Scrotal masses
  (Condition)
• Scrotal swelling
  (Symptoms)
• Scrotal trauma (see: Genital injury)
  (Injury)
• Scrotal ultrasound
  (Medical Test)

Sd

• SDAT - InDepth (see: Alzheimer disease - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• SDM (see: Shared decision making)
  (Special Topic)

Se

• Seasonal affective disorder
  (Condition)
• Seasonal affective disorder - InDepth (see: Depression - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Seasonal allergic rhinitis - InDepth (see: Allergic rhinitis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Seasonal allergy - InDepth (see: Allergic rhinitis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Seasonal depression (see: Seasonal affective disorder)
  (Condition)
• Seasonal rhinitis - self-care (see: Allergic rhinitis - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Second-degree heart block (see: Heart block)
  (Condition)
• Secondary glaucoma - InDepth (see: Glaucoma - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Secondary seizures (see: Seizures)
  (Symptoms)
• Secondhand smoke - risks (see: Risks of tobacco)
  (Special Topic)
• Sedative - substance use (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)
  (Special Topic)
• Sedatives (see: Medicines for sleep)
  (Special Topic)
• Seizure - EEG (see: EEG)
  (Medical Test)
• Seizure - generalized - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Seizure - grand mal - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Seizure - partial (focal) - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Seizure - reactive (see: Seizures)
  (Symptoms)
• Seizure - secondary (see: Seizures)
  (Symptoms)
• Seizure - temporal lobe - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Seizure - tonic-clonic - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Seizure - what to ask your doctor (see: Epilepsy in adults - what to ask your doctor)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Seizure disorders
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Seizures
  (Symptoms)
• Seizures - what to ask your doctor - adult (see: Epilepsy in adults - what to ask your doctor)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Selective neck dissection - discharge (see: Neck dissection - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Selective neck dissection - discharge (see: Neck dissection - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Self catheterization - male
  (Self-Care)
• Self-intermittent catheterization (see: Self catheterization - male)
  (Self-Care)
• Semen - bloody (see: Blood in the semen)
  (Symptoms)
• Semen analysis
  (Medical Test)
• Seminoma testicular cancer (see: Testicular cancer)
  (Condition)
• Senile dementia - Alzheimer type (SDAT) - InDepth (see: Alzheimer disease - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Senile or solar lentigines (see: Liver spots)
  (Condition)
• Senile or solar lentigo or lentigines (see: Liver spots)
  (Condition)
• Sensorineural hearing loss (see: Hearing loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Sensory hearing loss - music (see: Hearing loss and music)
  (Self-Care)
• Sensory loss (see: Numbness and tingling)
  (Symptoms)
• Separated shoulder - aftercare (see: Shoulder separation - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Septic socket (see: Dry socket)
  (Self-Care)
• Septoplasty - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Serous labyrinthitis - aftercare (see: Labyrinthitis - aftercare )
  (Self-Care)
• Sexual abuse - domestic violence (see: Domestic violence)
  (Special Topic)
• Sexual dysfunction
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sexual dysfunction - male (see: Erection problems)
  (Condition)
• Sexual dysfunction - male - InDepth (see: Erectile dysfunction - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sexually transmitted disease – chancroid (see: Chancroid)
  (Condition)
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) - warts (see: Genital warts)
  (Condition)
• Sexually transmitted disease - chancroid (see: Chancroid)
  (Condition)
• Sexually transmitted disease - chlamydia male (see: Chlamydial infections - male)
  (Condition)
• Sexually transmitted infection – chancroid (see: Chancroid)
  (Condition)
• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) - warts (see: Genital warts)
  (Condition)
• Sexually transmitted infection - chancroid (see: Chancroid)
  (Condition)
• Sexually transmitted infection - trichomonas vaginitis (see: Trichomoniasis)
  (Condition)

Sh

• Shaken baby syndrome - discharge (see: Brain injury - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Shaking - self-care (see: Tremor - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Shaking palsy - discharge (see: Parkinson disease - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Shaking palsy - InDepth (see: Parkinson disease - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Shared decision making
  (Special Topic)
• Shave biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Shave biopsy - skin (see: Skin lesion biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Shin splints - self-care
  (Self-Care)
• Shingles - aftercare
  (Self-Care)
• Shingles - pain (see: Postherpetic neuralgia - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Shingles and chickenpox (Varicella-zoster virus) - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Shock wave lithotripsy - discharge (see: Kidney stones and lithotripsy - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Short-acting beta-agonists (see: Asthma - quick-relief drugs )
  (Self-Care)
• Shortness of breath (see: Breathing difficulty)
  (Symptoms)
• Shoulder arthroscopy
  (Surgery)
• Shoulder arthroscopy - discharge (see: Shoulder surgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Shoulder dislocation - aftercare (see: Dislocated shoulder - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Shoulder exercises (see: Rotator cuff exercises)
  (Self-Care)
• Shoulder impingement syndrome (see: Rotator cuff problems)
  (Condition)
• Shoulder overuse syndrome (see: Rotator cuff problems)
  (Condition)
• Shoulder pain
  (Symptoms)
• Shoulder pain - frozen (see: Frozen shoulder)
  (Condition)
• Shoulder pain - frozen shoulder (see: Frozen shoulder - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Shoulder reduction - aftercare (see: Dislocated shoulder - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Shoulder repair (see: Shoulder arthroscopy)
  (Surgery)
• Shoulder repair - discharge (see: Shoulder surgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Shoulder replacement - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Shoulder replacement surgery - after (see: Using your shoulder after replacement surgery)
  (Self-Care)
• Shoulder separation - aftercare
  (Self-Care)
• Shoulder subluxation - aftercare (see: Dislocated shoulder - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Shoulder surgery (see: Shoulder arthroscopy)
  (Surgery)
• Shoulder surgery - after (see: Using your shoulder after surgery)
  (Self-Care)
• Shoulder surgery - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Shoulder surgery - using your shoulder (see: Using your shoulder after surgery)
  (Self-Care)
• Shunt - portacaval (see: Portacaval shunting)
  (Surgery)

Si

• SI joint - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Sibilant rhonchi (see: Wheezing)
  (Symptoms)
• Sick-day management - diabetes (see: Diabetes - when you are sick)
  (Self-Care)
• Sigmoid colectomy (see: Large bowel resection)
  (Surgery)
• Sigmoid colectomy - discharge (see: Large bowel resection - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Sigmoidoscopy
  (Medical Test)
• Sigmoidoscopy - flexible (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Signs of an asthma attack
  (Self-Care)
• SIJ dysfunction - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• SIJ dysfunction - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• SIJ pain - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• SIJ pain - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• SIJ strain - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• SIJ strain - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• SIJ subluxation - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• SIJ subluxation -aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• SIJ syndrome - aftercare (see: Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Simple carbohydrates (see: Carbohydrates)
  (Nutrition)
• Simple nephrectomy (see: Kidney removal)
  (Surgery)
• Simple nephrectomy - discharge (see: Kidney removal - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Simple prostatectomy
  (Surgery)
• Simple sugars (see: Carbohydrates)
  (Nutrition)
• Simple, heart-smart substitutions
  (Self-Care)
• Simvastatin (Zocor) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Simvastatin (Zocor®) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Sinus infection - InDepth (see: Sinusitis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sinus infection - self-care (see: Sinusitis in adults - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Sinusitis - acute - InDepth (see: Sinusitis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sinusitis - chronic - InDepth (see: Sinusitis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sinusitis - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Sinusitis - nasal wash (see: Saline nasal washes)
  (Self-Care)
• Sinusitis in adults - aftercare
  (Self-Care)

Sk

• Skier's thumb - aftercare
  (Discharge)
• Skilled nursing - home care (see: Home health care )
  (Self-Care)
• Skilled nursing - home health (see: Home health care )
  (Self-Care)
• Skilled nursing facilities after joint replacement
  (Special Topic)
• Skilled nursing or rehabilitation facilities
  (Self-Care)
• Skin - dry (see: Dry skin - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin - oily (see: Oily skin)
  (Special Topic)
• Skin abscess
  (Condition)
• Skin adhesives (see: Lacerations - liquid bandage)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin autografting - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Skin cancer - basal cell (see: Basal cell skin cancer)
  (Condition)
• Skin cancer - biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Skin cancer - InDepth (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Skin cancer - melanoma (see: Melanoma)
  (Condition)
• Skin cancer - melanoma - InDepth (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Skin cancer - Mohs surgery (see: Mohs micrographic surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Skin cancer - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)
  (Special Topic)
• Skin cancer - squamous cell (see: Squamous cell skin cancer)
  (Condition)
• Skin cut - caring for staples (see: Laceration - sutures or staples - at home)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin cut - caring for stitches (see: Laceration - sutures or staples - at home)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin cut - liquid bandage (see: Lacerations - liquid bandage)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin cut - suture care (see: Laceration - sutures or staples - at home)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin flaps and grafts - self-care
  (Self-Care)
• Skin infection - bacterial (see: Cellulitis)
  (Condition)
• Skin irritation from rubbing (see: Chafing)
  (Special Topic)
• Skin lesion (see: Rashes)
  (Symptoms)
• Skin lesion - Gram stain (see: Gram stain)
  (Medical Test)
• Skin lesion biopsy
  (Medical Test)
• Skin mole - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)
  (Special Topic)
• Skin rash (see: Rashes)
  (Symptoms)
• Skin redness or inflammation (see: Rashes)
  (Symptoms)
• Skin self-exam
  (Special Topic)
• Skin spots - aging (see: Liver spots)
  (Condition)
• Skin transplant - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin ulcer skin graft self-care  (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Skull fracture
  (Injury)

Sl

• SLAP lesion (see: Shoulder arthroscopy)
  (Surgery)
• SLAP repair (see: Shoulder arthroscopy)
  (Surgery)
• SLAP repair - discharge (see: Shoulder surgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Sleep and your health
  (Special Topic)
• Sleep apnea
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Sleep apnea - obstructive - InDepth (see: Obstructive sleep apnea - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sleep disorder - insomnia - InDepth (see: Insomnia - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sleep disorder - medicines  (see: Medicines for sleep)
  (Special Topic)
• Sleep disorder - sleep habits (see: Changing your sleep habits)
  (Self-Care)
• Sleep disorders
  (Condition)
• Sleep disruptive behaviors (see: Sleep disorders)
  (Condition)
• Sleep hygiene (see: Changing your sleep habits)
  (Self-Care)
• Sleep hygiene - insomnia - InDepth (see: Insomnia - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sleep issues - InDepth (see: Insomnia - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sleep rhythm (see: Sleep disorders)
  (Condition)
• Sleep-disordered breathing  - InDepth (see: Obstructive sleep apnea - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sleeping pills (see: Medicines for sleep)
  (Special Topic)
• Sleeplessness (see: Insomnia)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Slipped disk (see: Herniated disk)
  (Condition)
• Slipped disk - lifting (see: Lifting and bending the right way)
  (Self-Care)
• Slipped disk - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)
  (Special Topic)
• Slurred speech - dysarthria (see: Communicating with someone with dysarthria)
  (Self-Care)

Sm

• Small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) (see: Capsule endoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Small bowel resection
  (Surgery)
• Small bowel resection - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Small intestine surgery (see: Small bowel resection)
  (Surgery)
• Small intestine surgery - discharge (see: Small bowel resection - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• SMILE - discharge (see: Refractive corneal surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• SMILE - what to ask your doctor (see: Refractive corneal surgery - what to ask your doctor)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Smokeless tobacco - medications (see: Smoking cessation medications)
  (Special Topic)
• Smokeless tobacco - stop smoking programs (see: Stop smoking support programs)
  (Special Topic)
• Smokeless tobacco - tips on how to quit (see: Tips on how to quit smoking)
  (Special Topic)
• Smokeless tobacco - weight gain (see: Weight gain after quitting smoking: What to do)
  (Self-Care)
• Smoking - electronic cigarettes (see: E-cigarettes and E-hookahs)
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Smoking and asthma
  (Self-Care)
• Smoking and COPD
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking and smokeless tobacco - risks (see: Risks of tobacco)
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking and surgery
  (Self-Care)
• Smoking cessation - medications (see: Smoking cessation medications)
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking cessation - nicotine replacement (see: Nicotine replacement therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking cessation - tips on how to quit (see: Tips on how to quit smoking)
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking cessation - weight gain (see: Weight gain after quitting smoking: What to do)
  (Self-Care)
• Smoking cessation medications
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking cessation programs (see: Stop smoking support programs)
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking cessation techniques (see: Stop smoking support programs)
  (Special Topic)

Sn

• Snacking when you have diabetes
  (Self-Care)
• Snacks for adults
  (Self-Care)
• SNF (see: Choosing a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility)
  (Self-Care)
• Snoring - adults
  (Self-Care)

So

• Social anxiety disorder
  (Condition)
• Social phobia (see: Social anxiety disorder)
  (Condition)
• Sociopathic personality (see: Antisocial personality disorder)
  (Condition)
• Sociopathy (see: Antisocial personality disorder)
  (Condition)
• Sodium in diet
  (Nutrition)
• Soft chancre (see: Chancroid)
  (Condition)
• Solar erythema (see: Sunburn)
  (Symptoms)
• Solar erythema: Burn from the sun (see: Sunburn)
  (Symptoms)
• Sores - male genitals (see: Genital sores - male)
  (Symptoms)

Sp

• Spasmodic bladder (see: Urge incontinence)
  (Condition)
• Spastic colitis (see: Irritable bowel syndrome)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Spastic colon (see: Irritable bowel syndrome)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Speech and language disorder - aphasia (see: Communicating with someone with aphasia)
  (Self-Care)
• Speech and language disorder - dysarthria care (see: Communicating with someone with dysarthria)
  (Self-Care)
• Speech disorder - apraxia (see: Apraxia)
  (Condition)
• Sperm count (see: Semen analysis)
  (Medical Test)
• Sphygmomanometry (see: Blood pressure measurement)
  (Medical Test)
• Spinal cord injury (see: Spinal injury)
  (Injury)
• Spinal cord injury, SCI (see: Spinal injury)
  (Injury)
• Spinal fusion
  (Surgery)
• Spinal fusion - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Spinal injection for back pain (see: Epidural injections for back pain)
  (Surgery)
• Spinal injury
  (Injury)
• Spinal microdiskectomy (see: Diskectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Spinal microdiskectomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Spinal stenosis
  (Condition)
• Spinal stenosis - fusion (see: Spinal fusion)
  (Surgery)
• Spinal stenosis - managing (see: Managing your chronic back pain)
  (Self-Care)
• Spinal stenosis - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)
  (Special Topic)
• Spinal stenosis - returning to sports (see: Returning to sports after a back injury)
  (Self-Care)
• Spine surgery - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Spine surgery - diskectomy (see: Diskectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Spine surgery - diskectomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Spine surgery - foraminotomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Spine surgery - laminectomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Spine surgery - spinal fusion (see: Spinal fusion)
  (Surgery)
• Spine surgery - spinal fusion - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Spitting up blood (see: Coughing up blood)
  (Symptoms)
• Spleen removal - adult - discharge (see: Open spleen removal in adults - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Spleen removal - adult - discharge (see: Open spleen removal in adults - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Splenectomy - adult - discharge (see: Open spleen removal in adults - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Splenectomy - microscopic - discharge (see: Laparoscopic spleen removal in adults - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Split-skin graft - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Spondylolisthesis
  (Condition)
• Sponge bath (see: Bathing a patient in bed )
  (Self-Care)
• Spoon nails (see: Nail abnormalities)
  (Symptoms)
• Sports physical
  (Special Topic)
• Spousal abuse (see: Domestic violence)
  (Special Topic)
• Sprain - ankle (see: Ankle pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Sprain - hamstring (see: Hamstring strain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Sprained elbow - aftercare (see: Elbow sprain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Sprained thumb (see: Skier's thumb - aftercare)
  (Discharge)
• Sprained thumb, stable thumb,ulnar collateral ligament injury, gamekeeper’s thumb (see: Skier's thumb - aftercare)
  (Discharge)
• Sprains
  (Injury)
• Sprains and strains
  (Alt. Medicine)
• SPT (see: Suprapubic catheter care)
  (Self-Care)
• Sputum - Gram stain (see: Gram stain)
  (Medical Test)

Sq

• SQ injections (see: Subcutaneous (SQ) injections)
  (Self-Care)
• Squamous cell - recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)
  (Special Topic)
• Squamous cell - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)
  (Special Topic)
• Squamous cell - targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)
  (Special Topic)
• Squamous cell cancer - biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Squamous cell cancer - InDepth (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Squamous cell cancer - mouth and neck radiation (see: Mouth and neck radiation - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Squamous cell cancer - penis (see: Penile cancer)
  (Condition)
• Squamous cell carcinoma - anal (see: Anal cancer)
  (Condition)
• Squamous cell carcinoma - lung - InDepth (see: Non-small cell lung cancer - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin (see: Squamous cell skin cancer)
  (Condition)
• Squamous cell skin cancer
  (Condition)
• Squamous cell skin cancer - Mohs surgery (see: Mohs micrographic surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Squamous cell-recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)
  (Special Topic)
• Squamous cell-targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)
  (Special Topic)

St

• ST - elevation myocardial infarction (see: Thrombolytic drugs for heart attack)
  (Special Topic)
• ST - elevation myocardial infarction (see: Heart attack)
  (Condition)
• ST elevation myocardial infarction - ACS (see: Acute coronary syndrome)
  (Condition)
• ST elevation myocardial infarction - ACS - InDepth (see: Heart attack and acute coronary syndrome - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• ST-elevation myocardial infarction (see: Heart attack)
  (Condition)
• ST-elevation myocardial infarction - InDepth (see: Heart attack and acute coronary syndrome - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• ST-elevation myocardial infarction-ACS (see: Acute coronary syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Stable angina
  (Condition)
• Stable angina - discharge (see: Angina - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Stable thumb (see: Skier's thumb - aftercare)
  (Discharge)
• Standard eye exam
  (Medical Test)
• Standard ileostomy (see: Types of ileostomy)
  (Self-Care)
• Standard ileostomy - diet (see: Ileostomy and your diet)
  (Self-Care)
• Standard ileostomy - discharge (see: Ileostomy - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Standard ileostomy - living with (see: Living with your ileostomy)
  (Self-Care)
• Standard ileostomy - pouch change (see: Ileostomy - changing your pouch)
  (Self-Care)
• Standard ileostomy - stoma care (see: Ileostomy - caring for your stoma)
  (Self-Care)
• Standard isolation precautions (see: Isolation precautions)
  (Special Topic)
• Standard ophthalmic exam (see: Standard eye exam)
  (Medical Test)
• Staph infection - abscess (see: Skin abscess)
  (Condition)
• Staph infections - self-care at home
  (Self-Care)
• Staph infections in the hospital
  (Special Topic)
• Staphylococcus - cellulitis (see: Cellulitis)
  (Condition)
• Staphylococcus infections - self care at home (see: Staph infections - self-care at home)
  (Self-Care)
• Staphylococcus infections - self-care at home (see: Staph infections - self-care at home)
  (Self-Care)
• Starches (see: Carbohydrates)
  (Nutrition)
• Stasis dermatitis - venous ulcer (see: Venous ulcers - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Stasis leg ulcers - self-care (see: Venous ulcers - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Statin (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Stay active and exercise when you have arthritis
  (Self-Care)
• Stay away from asthma triggers
  (Self-Care)
• Staying active - burning calories (see: Ways to burn more calories every day)
  (Special Topic)
• Staying safe at home
  (Self-Care)
• STD - chancroid (see: Chancroid)
  (Condition)
• STD - chlamydia male (see: Chlamydial infections - male)
  (Condition)
• STD - trichomonas vaginitis (see: Trichomoniasis)
  (Condition)
• Steatosis (see: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease)
  (Condition)
• Stem cell transplant - discharge (see: Bone marrow transplant - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Stem cell transplant - donation (see: Bone marrow (stem cell) donation)
  (Special Topic)
• STEMI - thrombolytic (see: Thrombolytic drugs for heart attack)
  (Special Topic)
• Stenosis - carotid (see: Carotid artery disease)
  (Condition)
• Stereotactic brain biopsy - discharge (see: Brain surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Stereotactic craniotomy - discharge (see: Brain surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Stereotactic radiotherapy - discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Stereotactic transperineal prostate biopsy (STPB) (see: Prostate biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Sterile gloves (see: Sterile technique)
  (Self-Care)
• Sterile technique
  (Self-Care)
• Sterilization surgery - male (see: Vasectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Sterilization surgery - male - InDepth (see: Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sterilization surgery - male (see: Vasectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Sternal dehiscence (see: Sternal exploration or closure)
  (Surgery)
• Sternal exploration or closure
  (Surgery)
• Sternal infection (see: Sternal exploration or closure)
  (Surgery)
• Steroid injection - back (see: Epidural injections for back pain)
  (Surgery)
• Steroid injection - epidural (see: Epidural injections for back pain)
  (Surgery)
• Steroid nasal sprays (see: Nasal corticosteroid sprays)
  (Discharge)
• STI - chancroid (see: Chancroid)
  (Condition)
• STI - trichomonas vaginitis (see: Trichomoniasis)
  (Condition)
• Stiff neck  (see: Neck pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Stiff shoulder - aftercare (see: Frozen shoulder - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Stiffness in a joint (see: Joint pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Stimulant - substance use (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)
  (Special Topic)
• Stomach pain (see: Abdominal pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Stomach tube insertion-discharge (see: PEG tube insertion - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Stomach upset (see: Nausea and vomiting – adults)
  (Symptoms)
• Stomachache (see: Abdominal pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Stones - bladder (see: Bladder stones)
  (Condition)
• Stones - kidney (see: Kidney stones)
  (Condition)
• Stones - kidney - InDepth (see: Kidney stones - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Stones - kidney - self-care (see: Kidney stones - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Stones and kidney - self-care (see: Percutaneous urinary procedures - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Stones and kidney - self-care (see: Kidney stones - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Stool - Gram stain (see: Gram stain)
  (Medical Test)
• Stools - black or tarry (see: Black or tarry stools)
  (Symptoms)
• Stools - bloody (see: Black or tarry stools)
  (Symptoms)
• Stop smoking support programs
  (Special Topic)
• Stop smoking techniques (see: Stop smoking support programs)
  (Special Topic)
• Storing your medicines
  (Self-Care)
• Strabismus repair - discharge (see: Eye muscle repair - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Straddle injury (see: Genital injury)
  (Injury)
• Strained iliopsoas muscle - aftercare (see: Hip flexor strain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Strains
  (Injury)
• Strangulation (see: Hernia)
  (Condition)
• Strep throat - InDepth (see: Colds and the flu - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Stress (see: Stress and your health)
  (Symptoms)
• Stress - COPD (see: COPD - managing stress and your mood)
  (Special Topic)
• Stress - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Stress and your health
  (Symptoms)
• Stress and your heart
  (Special Topic)
• Stress ECG (see: Exercise stress test)
  (Medical Test)
• Stress fracture (see: Broken bone)
  (Injury)
• Stress incontinence (see: Stress urinary incontinence)
  (Condition)
• Stress incontinence - care at home (see: When you have urinary incontinence)
  (Self-Care)
• Stress test - exercise treadmill (see: Exercise stress test)
  (Medical Test)
• Stress urinary incontinence
  (Condition)
• Stress urinary incontinence (see: Urinary incontinence - what to ask your doctor)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Stroke
  (Condition)
• Stroke
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Stroke - aphasia (see: Communicating with someone with aphasia)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - butter (see: Butter, margarine, and cooking oils)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - carotid artery (see: Carotid artery disease)
  (Condition)
• Stroke - carotid duplex (see: Carotid duplex)
  (Medical Test)
• Stroke - cholesterol and lifestyle (see: Cholesterol and lifestyle)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - dietary fats (see: Dietary fats explained)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - dietary fats: Atherosclerosis - dietary fats (see: Dietary fats explained)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Stroke - hemorrhagic (see: Stroke)
  (Condition)
• Stroke - hemorrhagic - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Stroke - hemorrhagic - InDepth (see: Stroke - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Stroke - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Stroke - ischemic (see: Stroke)
  (Condition)
• Stroke - ischemic - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Stroke - ischemic - InDepth (see: Stroke - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Stroke - monounsaturated fat (see: Facts about monounsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke - polyunsaturated fat (see: Facts about polyunsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke - prevention (see: Preventing stroke)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke - prevention (see: Stroke risk factors)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - recovery (see: Recovering after stroke)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke - saturated fat (see: Facts about saturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke - trans fat (see: Facts about trans fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke rehabilitation (see: Recovering after stroke)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke risk factors
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke secondary to atrial fibrillation - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Struvite - stones (see: Kidney stones)
  (Condition)
• Struvite - stones - InDepth (see: Kidney stones - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• STS (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma)
  (Condition)
• STSG - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Student's elbow (see: Bursitis)
  (Condition)

Su

• Sub-acute rehab (see: Choosing a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility)
  (Self-Care)
• Sub-Q injections (see: Subcutaneous (SQ) injections)
  (Self-Care)
• Subclavian port (see: Central venous catheters - ports)
  (Discharge)
• Subcutaneous (SQ) injections
  (Self-Care)
• Subcutaneous abscess (see: Skin abscess)
  (Condition)
• Submucus resection of the septum (see: Septoplasty - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Substance abuse (see: Substance use disorder)
  (Condition)
• Substance abuse - amphetamines (see: Substance use - amphetamines)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance abuse - cocaine (see: Substance use - cocaine)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance abuse - inhalants (see: Substance use - inhalants)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance abuse - LSD (see: Substance use - LSD)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance abuse - marijuana (see: Substance use - marijuana)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance abuse - phencyclidine (see: Substance use - phencyclidine (PCP))
  (Special Topic)
• Substance abuse - prescription drugs (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance abuse - teenagers (see: Teenagers and drugs)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance abuse-teenages: (see: Teenagers and drugs)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance misuse (see: Substance use disorder)
  (Condition)
• Substance use - alcohol (see: Alcohol use disorder)
  (Condition)
• Substance use - alcohol - InDepth (see: Alcohol use disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Substance use - amphetamines
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - cocaine
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - inhalants
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - LSD
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - marijuana
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - phencyclidine (PCP)
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use - prescription drugs
  (Special Topic)
• Substance use disorder
  (Condition)
• Substance use disorder - prescription drugs (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)
  (Special Topic)
• Subthalamic deep brain stimulation (see: Deep brain stimulation)
  (Surgery)
• Subtotal colectomy (see: Large bowel resection)
  (Surgery)
• Subtotal colectomy - discharge (see: Large bowel resection - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Subtotal thyroidectomy (see: Thyroid gland removal)
  (Surgery)
• Subtotal thyroidectomy - discharge (see: Thyroid gland removal - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Subtrochanteric fracture repair - discharge (see: Hip fracture - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Subungual hematoma (see: Nail injuries)
  (Self-Care)
• Subungual warts (see: Warts)
  (Condition)
• Subvastus knee replacement (see: Knee joint replacement)
  (Surgery)
• Sudden cardiac arrest (see: Cardiac arrest)
  (Condition)
• Sudden cardiac arrest, SCA (see: Cardiac arrest)
  (Condition)
• Sugars (see: Carbohydrates)
  (Nutrition)
• Suicide and suicidal behavior
  (Condition)
• Suitcase elbow (see: Medial epicondylitis - golfer's elbow)
  (Condition)
• Sun protection
  (Self-Care)
• Sun-induced skin changes - liver spots (see: Liver spots)
  (Condition)
• Sunburn
  (Symptoms)
• Sundowning - care (see: Dementia - behavior and sleep problems)
  (Self-Care)
• Super-bugs (see: Vancomycin-resistant enterococci - hospital)
  (Special Topic)
• Superficial spreading melanoma (see: Melanoma)
  (Condition)
• Superficial spreading melanoma - InDepth (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Support stockings (see: Compression stockings)
  (Self-Care)
• Suprapubic catheter care
  (Self-Care)
• Suprapubic prostatectomy (see: Simple prostatectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Suprapubic tube (see: Indwelling catheter care)
  (Self-Care)
• Surface echo (see: Echocardiogram)
  (Medical Test)
• Surgery - appendectomy (see: Appendectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Surgery - brain - discharge (see: Brain surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Surgery - carpal tunnel (see: Carpal tunnel release )
  (Surgery)
• Surgery - clear liquid diet (see: Clear liquid diet)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgery - full liquid diet (see: Full liquid diet)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgery - gallbladder - open (see: Open gallbladder removal)
  (Surgery)
• Surgery - knee - cartilage (see: Meniscal allograft transplantation )
  (Surgery)
• Surgery - knee - meniscus transplant (see: Meniscal allograft transplantation )
  (Surgery)
• Surgery - low fiber diet (see: Low-fiber diet)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgery - quitting smoking (see: Smoking and surgery)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgery - quitting tobacco (see: Smoking and surgery)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgery - rotator cuff (see: Rotator cuff repair )
  (Surgery)
• Surgery - shoulder - rotator cuff (see: Rotator cuff repair )
  (Surgery)
• Surgery for pancreatic cancer
  (Surgery)
• Surgery for pancreatic cancer - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Surgical drain (see: Closed suction drain with bulb)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical drain (see: Hemovac drain)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical incision care (see: Surgical wound care - closed)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical incision care (see: Surgical wound care - open)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical nail avlusion (see: Ingrown toenail)
  (Condition)
• Surgical nail avulsion (see: Ingrown toenail)
  (Condition)
• Surgical procedure - adult (see: The day of your surgery - adult)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical site infection - SSI (see: Surgical wound infection – treatment)
  (Condition)
• Surgical wound - wound center (see: Wound care centers)
  (Special Topic)
• Surgical wound care - closed
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical wound care - open
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical wound infection – treatment
  (Condition)
• Surprising Facts About Coffee
  (Default)

Sv

Sw

• Swallowing problems
  (Self-Care)
• Sweating
  (Symptoms)
• Sweetened beverages
  (Self-Care)
• Sweeteners - sugars
  (Nutrition)
• Swelling of a joint (see: Joint swelling)
  (Symptoms)
• Swelling of the ankles - feet - legs (see: Foot, leg, and ankle swelling)
  (Symptoms)
• Swelling of the scrotum (see: Scrotal swelling)
  (Symptoms)
• Swimmer's shoulder (see: Rotator cuff problems)
  (Condition)

Sy

• Symptoms of drug use in teenagers (see: Teenagers and drugs)
  (Special Topic)
• Syncope - Holter (see: Holter monitor (24h))
  (Medical Test)
• Syndesmosis injury - aftercare (see: Ankle sprain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Syndrome X (see: Metabolic syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Synovectomy - discharge (see: Knee arthroscopy - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Synovectomy - knee (see: Knee arthroscopy)
  (Surgery)
• Synovial sarcoma (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma)
  (Condition)
• Syphilis - VDRL (see: VDRL test)
  (Medical Test)
• Syphilis screening test (see: RPR test)
  (Medical Test)
• Systolic blood pressure (see: Blood pressure measurement)
  (Medical Test)
• Systolic click-murmur syndrome (see: Mitral valve prolapse)
  (Condition)