Subject Index

Welcome to the Index of Subjects from A to Z for the Medical News Reports

The index will be updated every three months

Click on the numbers after the subject to link to the report(s) about the subject

**Special Reports are at the end of the index**

A V Heart Block {66}
Abdominal aortic aneurysms {68}
Acne rosacea,types, treatment {71}
Aortic valve replacement surgery, TAVI (Trans-aortic valve implantation) {65}
Abuse - cyber/sexual/physical {39} {64} bullying {61} human/domestic {62} child abuse {63} {64} Types {63} Nursing home, seniors {65} opioid stimulant {76}

Acupuncture for pain {78}
Acupressure {78}
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) {58}
Addiction, opioid, narcotic {47}: Treatment and recovery {58}
Addison's disease {57}
Adrenal gland disorders, cancer, tumors {57}
Aerobics for chronic pain {79}
AIDS {46}
Alcohol {25, 33}
Heavy drinkers {39}

Alcohol abuse {72}

Alcoholism {57}

Aldosterone {61}

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) {33}

Allergy {14, 16} skin, treatment, antihistamines, Nasacort {25} {76} food allergies (dairy,nuts, shellfish) {67}

Diagnosis, treatment {51} Penicillin {68} seasonal, inhalent allergy treatment {76}

Alternative therapies versus complementary therepy {75}

American Cancer Society Guildelines - mammography {50} colorectal cancer, prostate cancer {78}

Amyloid in multiple myeloma {64}

Anaphylaxis {67}

Androgen (testosterone) deprivation and prostate cancer {73}

Anemias, iron deficiency, aplastic, sickle cell, hemolytic, Fanconi's {68}

Aneurysms including aortic and intracranial {24, 28} (also see vascular)

Angiotensin-renin system {61}

Animal/human bond {79}

Antibiotics for dental procedures in joint replacement patients {66}

Anticoagulants {46}

Antidepressant Medications {50}
Antihypertensives that treat heart failure {61}
Antisocial Personality Disorders {55}
Anxiety Disorders {50}

Alzheimer's Disease (also see Dementia) {12, 45}

Antibiotics {6, 9, 16}
Unnecessary Prescribing {35}

Anticoagulants (see also blood thinners) {34, 47}{79}

Antidepressants (see also depression){36}

Antihistamines {51}

Anti-inflammatory medications (JSAIDs) uses, side effects {59}

Antioxidants (also see supplements) {10, 11}

Anxiety disorder, social {72}
Aortic aneurysms {68}
Aortic valves disease {63}
Aplastic anemia {68}
Apnea, obstructive sleep {6, 19, 20, 23, 27 , 69} (special report on OSA)
Pacemaker for OSA to treat {25}

Appointments, doctor's, prolonged waiting time {70}

Arrhythmias-atrial fibruillation, other atrial arrhythmias {59}

Arterial disease of the lower extremeties {69}

Artery, carotid, obstruction {51}

Arthritis, gout {5}, osteoarthritis {10, 11}, rheumatoid arthritis {10, 11}, Psoriatic {11, 40} Sjogrens Syndrome {7}, Surgical correction {12}, Meds {28}, Osteo Comparison of Treatments {38,} chondroitin sulfate/glucosamine supplement {62}

Arthroplasty of the hip {77}

Aspartame-sugar substitute-Nutrasweet, Equal {63}

Asperger's Syndrome {52}

Aspirin {22, 47} Uses, side effect, prevention of cardiovascular disease {59}

Asthma {8, 12, 13, 77}

Atherosclerosis of abdominal and pelvic vessels, obstruction, thrombosis {68}

Athlete's foot {75}

Atopic dermatitis {67} eczema {68}

Atrial Fibrillation {59} asymptomatic, risks {72} and strokes {79}

Autism {52}

Autistic spectrum disorder and sleep problems {53}

Autonomic nervous system {61}

BMI and cardiovascular disease {79}

BRCA gene mutation and cancer risks {72}

Back pain, surgery {27}, spine issues, sciatica, anatomy of spine, back muscles {17, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27}

Bacteria, gut {25} {60}

Balance disorders {53}

Balloon Sinuplasty {54}

Behavioral therapy and smoking cessation {73}

Benign Porstatic Hypertrophy (BPH) {62}

Benzodiazepines, increases opioid use {76}

Bernie Sanders Health Care Plan {52}

Big Pharma and Television advertising; off-label drugs {62}

Bisexual STDs {46}

Binge Eating {46}

Bipolar Disorder (also see manic depression) {12, 13}

Birth Control Medication {40}

Bladder diseases, interstitial cystitis {72}

Bladder Infection, Incontinence, Cancer {16, 17, 19, 20}{58}{65}

Bladder Issues includes cancer, infection, incontinence, stones {16, 17, 19}

Bladder Stones {60}

Bleeding, upper gastrointestinal, anticoagulant {47}

Blood cancers treated by stem cell therapy {63} Multiple myeloma {64}

Blood clot removal after stroke {76}

Blood count, complete (CBC) {67}

Blood diseases {67}

Blood Pressure, medications falls {42}; Measurements and new guidelines {51}{75}

Blood Thinners (see also anticoagulants){34}

Body dysmorphia {61}
Body Lice, Bed Bugs {49}
Bone density testing - DEXA scan {70}
Bone marrow {67} transplants- stem cell therapy {63} Side effects {63} For multiple myeloma {64}
Borderline Personality Disorders {55}
Botox Injections {60}
Bowel Disease {54}
BPA-bisphenol (toxin in plastics){39}

Brain
Stroke (see stroke)
Aneurysm (see aneurysm)
Cancer (see cancer), tumors, polio virus treatment {39}
Degenerative diseases (see specific disease): Tumors (malignant, Benign) {68}

BRCA gene mutation {17, 42}

BRCA gene mutation in breast and ovarian cancer {27} treatment options {56}
Breast Cancer {17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28}{75}{78}
BRCA Gene Mutation {17}
Density Issues (thickness) {13}
Ductal carcinoma {26}
Genetic Treatments {78}
Implants, complications, cancer lymphoma {78}
Screening Guidelines {11, Special Report 2015} {68}
Stages of Breast Cancer {24}
Treatment Options {56}
Types: Estrogen positive, HERS positive, Triple negative {78}

Breast MRI's for high risk breast cancer patients {68}

Breast Reconstruction

After prophylactic mastectomies {27}

After cancer surgery {27}

Breast Surgery, cosmetic, reconstruction, reduction {65}

Bronchitis {77}

Buprenorphine (suboxone) treatment for opioid addiction {58}{70}

Bulimia {46}

Bullying {13} {61}

Burnout {65} physician {67}

BUN - test for kidney function {56}

CA-125-ovarian cancer {57}
CDC- Commuicable Diseases Center-Viruses Zika {50}
COPD-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease {77}
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines, options {69}
CPR-new guidelines for technique {51}
Calcium sores for coronary arteries, CTscans {78}
Cancer-general subjects, cancer advances, screening {6}, cancer treatment and Survivorship Handbook - special reports, skin {5}, Breast Guidelines 2015 {Special Report} kidney cancer {66}
Blood for {35}: Link to obesity {47}
Liver {50}
Women (female cancers) {12}
Vaccine {39}: Survivorship-side effects of cancer treatment-fatigue {54}
Cancer 2016 update, deaths, screenings, survivors {59}

Cancer immunotherapy {78}
Cancer survivorship issues - recurrence and second cancers {73}
Candida Albicans (yeast) vaginal infections, STDs {49}
Cannabinoid (marijuana) therapy {63}{76}
Care-End of Life {52}
Cardiac (see also heart failure, heart attack, myocardial, infection, carditis, arrhythmias),
Special Reports {9, 21, 23, 28, 29}
Arrest {21}
Cardiac events {23}
Defibrillator for cardiac arrest {11}

Cardivascular disease nutrition, diet, waist size, metabolic syndrome {78}

Cardioversion for atrial fibrillation {59}

Caregiver abuse of elders {65}

CaringBridge.com (a survivors website) {7}

Carotid artery obstruction, treatment, surgery, stent {51}

Carotid disease {28, 31}

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome {10, 11}

Cataracts {8, 44}

Celiac Disease (Gluten sensitivity) {14, 20}{67}

Cephalosporins (Keflex) cross=allergy reactions with penicillin {68}

Cereve Sleep System {56}

Cervical, spine, surgery {21}

Cervix, Cervical cancer caused by HPV virus {60} Screening guidelines {63}

Chantix for Smoking Cessation {50}

Chemobrain {53}

Chemotherapy {11}

For advanced colorectal cancer {58}

For breast cancer {78}

Chicken pox and shingles {74}

Child abuse {63} Sexual {64} genital mutilation {66} allergies {67}

Child molestation {71}

Childhood Obesity {44}

Childhood leukemia {70}

Chinese medicine-acupuncture, acupresure {78}

Chiropractors-pain management {76}

Chlamydia Infections {49}

Chocolate {8}

Cholectystitis {53}
Cholecystectomy {53}
Cholesterol - Lipids {4, 5, 24}
In Diet {39}: Management, alternative for treatment {55}

Chondroitin/glucosamine (treatment of arthritis){39}{62} sulfate value {66}

Chronic pain management {76}{79}

Cigarettes (see also tobacco) {25}

E type update {53}

Clitoral cosmetic surgery {66}

Clinical trials for brain tumor patients {68}

Clinton Healthcare plan {58}

Clot removal after stroke {76}

Clostridia dificile gut infections {60}

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Anxiety, Depression {50}

Cognitive impairment from cancer treatment {53}

Colds vs Sinusitis {25}

Cologuard-screening test for colon cancer {57}

Colon functions {56}

Colonoscopy
Bowel Preps {36}

Colorectal cancer screening {57}{58}{78}; increases in younger people {71}

Combinations of drugs can be dangerous (gabapentins and opioids) {71}

Companion pets and health benefits{79}

Complementary (also alternative medicine) {27}

Complete Blood Count (CBC) {67}

Complications (postoperative){39}

Compulsive disorder {54}

Concierge Medicine {56}

Concussion (see also head trauma) {12}

Conduction abnormalities of the heart {66}

Constipation {12}

Contact lens that change with light {77}
Contraceptives {40}
Coronary artery calcium scoress-calcification and cardiovascular disease {78}
Cortisone {57}
Cosmetic surgery
In men {30}: Breast {65}
genital surgery-labiolplasty, vaginoplasty {66}

Cost, healthcare {43} {55}

Cowden's syndrome and cancer risk {72}

Creatnine test for kidney function {56}

Cushing's Disease {57}

Cyberdating (abuse){39}

Cyberterrorism in health systems {70}

Cystitis, interstitial {72}

Cystoscopy {58}

DT's alcohol withdrawal {57}
Dairy related allergy (intolerance-lactose) {67}
Death rates

Debt (medical bankruptcy){39}

Decaf vs caffeinated beverages {64}

Defibrillator - cardiac- infections {73}

Dehydration {7, 8}{67}

Dementia {5} Alzheimer's Disease {12, 45}

Dense breasts, screening options, risk for cancer {56}

Dental (see also oral) {10, 11} surgery in joint replacement patients (antibiotics) {66}

Dental appliances for sleep apnea {69}
Depression {7, 8}
Treatment (antidepressants) {36} caused by medication {79}
Influence on smoking cessation {73}

Dermatitis {67}{68}

DEXA scan for osteoporosis {55} for bone density {70}

Diabetes including diagnosis, type 2, complications, skin manifestations, foot {15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29} Ketoacidosis {26}

Diabetic Guidelines - stastins, blood sugar, HBGA-1C, lipids {49}
Dialysis, kidney {62}
Diarrhea, treatment guidelines {56}
Dieting Myths {50}
Diet and cardiovascular disease {78}
Diets
Healthy Heart {34}
Mediterranean {25}
Pills {7}
Best 2017 (US News and World Report) - Dash Diet, Mediterranean diet {73}
Low sugar versus low fat {77}

Disability, insurance {22, 31}

Discharge Instructions (hospital){39}

Diseases of the colon {56}

Diverticulosis, Diverticulitis {56}

Dizziness {53}

Doctors (see physicians) {2, 30} profile {67}

In training {36}

When to switch {35}

Domestic Violence {62}
Donald Trump healthcare plan {51}
Drug addiction {58}
Drugs: Illegal {25, 30}; Cost {43}{69}{77}; Pricing {57}
Interactions{64}: Psychological-gene testing {67}

Dry eye syndrome {77}

Dry mouth syndrome, xerostomia, causes, consequences, treatments, products {72}

Dry needling {78}

Duodenum-small bowel disease {54}

DVT, Deep Vein Thrombosis, leg {45}

Dysmorphia - body {61}

EPI pen injectors {65}

Ear wax impaction, treatment {72}

Eating Disorders, Bulimia, Binge {46}

Ebola infection {31, 32, 34, 35}

Eczema-allergic dermatitis {67} exzematoid dermatitis {68}

E-cigarettes {25, 28, 50} {53} abuse by youth{64} success in smoking cessation {73}

Education (medical){40}

Elbow injury-tennis elbow {74}

Elderly abuse {65}

Elderly healthcare - is it ever time to stop preventative medication and when to consider refusing treatment because of age {70}

Electrical nerve stimulation for pain {77}{78}

Eliquis {47}

Embolism from leg veins {79}

Emphysema {77}

End of Life Care {52} {61}

Endocrine glands - system (see also specific glands, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, ovary, testes, pancreas) {31, 32, 34}

Endorphines and pain relief, placebo effect {78}

Endoscopic sinus surgery {54}

Energy drinks {12}

Eosinophilic esophagitis {67}

Epidural injections {77}

Epilepsy {74}

Epinephrine use in anaphylaxis {67}

Erectile dysfunction {24}

Erythropoietin, kidney production {56}

Esophageal - cancer, reflux (GERD) {8} hiatal hernia

Esophagitis (Barrett's) {41}, Esosinophilic {67}

Esophagus, Achalasia {41}

Estrogen {15} (see also ovaries, breast) therapy for menopausal women, new guidelines {72} positive breast cancer treatment {78}

Exercise and cardiovascular disease {78} treatment for chronic pain {79}

Exercises for plantar fascilitis, tennis elbow {74}

Eye, Macular Degeneration {43}

Cataracts {44}

Glaucoma {41}

Facet injections for pain {77}
Famvir, Treatment for Shingles {52}
Fanconi's anemia {68}
Fast foods {12} see also foods
Weight Gain {39}

Fats (see also lipids) {24}

Fatigue from cancer treatment {54}

Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic {13}

FDA (see healthcare issues, pharmaceutical companies) {23}

FDA approval of specific types of stem cell therapy {63}

FDA how groups get around the rules {63}

FDA regulations for E-cigarettes {53}

Fecal tests for colon cancer {57}

Fecal, implants {24} transplants to treat intestinal disease {60}

Female (sexual dysfunction){44}

Female physicians {67}

Fenofibrate treatment for cholesterol {55}

Fentanyl-synthetic opioid overdose {70}

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome {57}

Fibrillation (Atrial) {59}

Fibroids {32}

Fibromyalgia {12, 25}

Financial fraud of elders {65}
Finger
Trigger {25}

Fish oil (see Omega) {3, 19} best and worst to eat {64}

Fitness and fat - heart attack study {79}

Flesh eating bacteria {6}

Flu shots {22, Report} vaccine for 2017-2018 update guidelines {68}

Flu syndrome, symptoms, vaccine {74}
Fluoride therapy for dry mouth syndrome {72}
Food (see diet, vegetables, fruits, food chart, addiction, report) {12, 13, 15, 27} allergies {67}
Cooking oils {22}
Fats {22}
Pomegranate {33}
Popcorn calories {28}
Addiction {27}
Smoothie recipe {24}
Red yeast rice {22}
Spices {18, 20}
Food borne illness {9}
Superfoods {6}
Food stamps {16}

Food poisoning, food borne illnesses {70}

Foot injury-plantar fascilitis {74}

Fractures-hip {77}

Fruits (see foods)

Functions of the colon {56}

Functions of the kidneys {56}

Future of Medicine Series {25, 26, 27, 28}

Fungal diseases (meningitis, pulmonary, steroid injections) {11}

Fusion (Spinal, Lumber) {52}

Gabapentins (neurotin and lyrica) {71}
Gall bladder disease {53}
Gallstones {53}
Gardasil vaccine for HPV virus prevention {60}
Garlic and other herbs {64}
Gastrointestinal (see specific diseases of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, small and large intestine, rectal, anal)
GERD (see reflux) {8, 16}

Gastritis, bleeding {47}

Gay, medical issues {46}

Gender, dysphoria {45}

Gene testing to select best medication-psychological {67}

Genital Cancers caused by HPV {50}

Genital cosmetic surgery {66}

Genital mutilation of children {64}

Genetic markers, LBGT {46}

Genetic causes of cancer {72}

Genetic Testing, 23andme {52}, for breast cancer treatment {78}

Genital herpes {46}

Genotyping for best medications {67}

Gingivitis {71}

Glaucoma {41}

Gonorrhea, STDs, vaginal, penile, eye {49}

Government (see healthcare issues, VA, Obamacare, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA) {1, 4, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 28}

Genital cancers {60}
Genetic - causes of cancer, counseling, markers and cancer treatment {59}
Genetic testing {22, 27, 31}
Melanoma {10}
Mutations {27}
BRCA {27}

GERD (see reflux) {8, 16}

Glioma of the brain {68}

Global disease, outbreaks and epidemics {9}

Glioblastomas of the brain {68}

Glucosamine (see also supplements) {28, 39}

Gluten free foods, sensitivity, celiac disease {14, 20}

Gout (see arthritis) {5}

Government dependency {50}

Graft versus Host Disease (from transplants and stem cell therapy) {63}

Guidelines, screening, lung {41} HPV vaccination in children {60}

Gum disease {71} caused by dry mouth syndrome {72}

Gut (gastrointestinal infections) infections {60}

H Pylori infections causing peptic ulcers {60}

HERS positive breast cancer {78}

HPV virus testing {60}

Hair loss, from chemotherapy (cooling caps){10}

Hand, hygiene {32}

Harassment-sexual {64}

Head trauma, injury (see also concussion) {13}

Headache
Migraine {26, 27, 33}
Tension {37}
Cluster {37}

Health benefits of animals {79}

Health screenings (see also screenings)

Healthcare costs {46, 47}
Healthcare issues {1, 4, 8, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 29, 34,38,41}
Also govt FDA {27}
Medicare and Medicaid {34}, Obamacare, medical insurance, VA {31}
Healthcare Gone Crazy {38}
Healthcare plan of Donald Trump {51}: Healthcare plan Sanders {52}
Healthcare plan Trump {59}
Single Payer System {62}: New options-smart medicine using technology {75}
Costs -factors for rising costs {76} for illegal immigrants {79}

Healthcare statistics {78}

Hearing loss {10, 11, 28}

Heart attacks, fat, and fitness {79}

Heart block, AV {66}

Heart failure {28, 29}{61} attack {7, 10, 11, 21}, arrhythmia {9}, see also cardiac {9, 21, 23, 28, 29}, cardiovascular events {23}, Function {61} Healthy heart diet {7} Mechanism {61} Symptoms {61} Treatment {61} Atrial Fibrillation {59}

Heart month-statistics on heart disease {73}

Heart valve disease {63} surgery {65}

Heat Stroke, exhaustion {44} {67}

Hemoglobin {67}

Hemolytic anemia {68}

Hemorrhoids {25}

Hepatitis (A, B, C, toxic, alcoholic) {6, 47}

Herbs for health; interactions with medications {64}

Hereditary causes of cancer {72}

Heroin {47}{58} overdose (addiction with or without fentanyl) {70}

Herpes simples, genital herpes {46}

Herpes Zoster {10, 11}, {52} infection {13} shingles {52}{74}

High risk breast cancer patients use of MRI's {68}

Hillary Clinton Healthcare Plan {53}

Hip fractures {77}

Hippocratic Oath {49}

Hoarding syndrome {71}

Hodgkins disease, lymphoma {71}

Homeless medical issues {76}

Hormone replacement therapy {55} therapy for menopausal women, new guidelines {72}

Hospice care {61}{70}

Hospitalist {54}

Hospitals {18, 26, 31}, infection {13}, Discharge Instructions {39}, Best in US 2015 {44}

HIV, AIDS {46}

HPV (Human papilloma virus) {46}

HPV testing at the time of a pap smear test {63}

Human abuse-child abuse {63}

Hydration {44}

Hypertension, anti-hypertensive meds {8}; Measurements using blood pressure cuff {51}

Caused by renin/angiotensin elevation {56} new guidelines for diagnosis and treatment {75}

Hypochondriasis {50}

HPV - Human Papilloma virus (see also viruses) {27, 29}, oral salivary test for oral HPV {8} , Virus infection {50}

Hydronephrosis of the kidney {60}

IVP (Intravenous pyelogram) {58}

Ileum-small bowel disease {54}

Illegal drugs, designer drugs {21}, Molly {21}

Illegal immigrants and healthcare costs {79}
Image, Body {61}
Immune checkpoint inhibitors treatment for cancer {78}
Immune System {61}
Immunosuppressive treatment for transplant patients {63}
Immunotheraphy {61} {78}
Implants, breast {65}
Infection in cardiac devices (pacemakers and defibrillators) {73}
Infections, viral HPV - Zika {50}
Insurance, health (see healthcare issues)
Disability {22, 31}

Influenza vaccines, illness, Tamiflu (see also vaccines, viruses) {2, 28}, Special Report , vaccine guidelines 2017-2018 {68}

Inner ear disease, vertigo {53}

Insomnia (also see sleep abnormalities) {23, 24}

Incontinence (see also bladder, pelvic prolapse) {16, 17, 19, 20}

Influeneza Immunization effectiveness for adults 2017 {62}

Injuries - brain, head {13, 14} concussion {12}, lightning {9}

Insomnia {56}{76}

Insured Americans, discussion {55}

Intensivist {54}

Interstitial cystitis {72}

Iron deficiency anemia {68}

Irritable bowel syndrome (see also Celiac, Crohns, Ulcerative Colitis {14}

Jaundice, pancreatic cancer {51}

Jock Itch {49}

Joint - replacement {12, 40}, (also see Arthritis){10, 11, 12} replacement and dental surgery-need for antibiotics {66} revision surgery {66}

Keflex allergy crossover with penicillin {68}

Kidney {22} Functions and tests {56} stones {60} cancer {66}

Ketoacidosis, diabetic [26}

Kidney infections {58}

Kidney renal artery stenosis {68}

Knee replacement- total {79}

Kratom synthetic opiate {58} overdose, deaths, abuse {74}

Labioplasty, genital cosmetic surgery {66}

Labrynthitis {53}

Lactose intolerance {8, 14, 26} {56}{67}

Laminectomy {52}

Laser treatments for vaginal disorders {66}

Late breaking news {26}

Lawsuits for medical malpractice {74}

Lead toxicity, causing cardiovascular disease {76}

Lesbian, medical issues {46}

Leukemia as result of Polycythemia Vera, Myelproliferative neoplasms {68}

Leukemiaa, lymphatic (lymphoblastic), myelocytic (myeloblastic) acute, chronic, adult, childhood {70}

Leukoplakia, oral {11}

Life Expectancy {35}
Lipids (see also fats) {1, 24, 37}
Management {1, 24}

Lithotripsy for kidney stones {60}

Liver Cancer {50}

Low back pain {26}

Low calorie sugar substitutes {63}

Lumbar spine surgery {52}

Lupus {7}

Lymph node anatomy and function {71}

Lymph system {71}

Lymphatic leukemia, acute, chronic, adult, childhood {70}

Lymphatic System {61}

Lymphogranuloma Venereum {49}

Lymphoma, types {71}, complication of breast implants {78}

Lynch syndrome, cancer risk {72}

Lyrica {71}

MRI's for high risk breast patients {68}

MRI's for brain tumors {68}

Macular Degeneration (eye){42, 43}

Malaria {8}

Male enhancement surgery {66}

Mammogram guidelines 2017 {68}

Mammography-new guidelines for screening {50} Dense breasts (options 2-D VS 3-D) {56} false and positive results {66}

Manic depression (see bipolar disorder) {13}

Marijuana, medical, illegal {10, 30, 38} laws {63} use for chronic pain {76}

Massage therapy {78}

Mastectomy, bilateral, prophylactic {56}

Medical
Crisis {31}
Errors {8}{74}
News, late breaking {5, 6, 7, 8}: Education {40}

Medical Marijuana and marijuana laws {63}
Medicare {3, 4, 12, 15, 23, 34}
Part D-medication plan {55} should they cover vision, hearing and dental services {67}: Outlook costs {79}

Medicaid (see also Obamacare) {6, 20, 24, 26}

Medications - allergy, NSADS {28}, Anti-hypertensives (also blood pressure meds){8}, bone, cancer, cold, diet pills, GI, generic {31}, heart, hormones, pain, narcotics {27, 34}, statins {13, 29} interactions {64} shameful prices {69} when to stop {70} errors {74} depression as a side effect {79}

Medicine - The Future of series {27, 28, 29}
Alternative {27}
Statins {29}
Narcotics {27}
Also see pain meds
Concierge {56}

Melanoma {5, 10, 16, 19}

Memory difficulties {5} (see also Alzheimer's Disease){4}

Meniere's disease {53}

Meningiomas of the brain {68}

Meningitis - fungal, bacterial {11}

Menopause (pre and post) {15} {55}

Men's issues (symptoms ignored){11}

Mental Healthcare Crisis {55}

Meridians for acupuncture, acupressure {78}

Mesenteric artery thrombosis {68}

Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease {78}

Metastatic cancers to the brain {68}

Methadone {58}


Mehyphenidate (Ritalin) treatment for ADHD {58}
Microcephaly {50}
Migraines (also see headache) {26, 28, 29}{67}
Head device (Cefaly) {28}

Mitral valve replacement surgery {65}

Molly (see illegal drugs) {21}

Mons pubis reduction surgery {66}

Mosquitos-infections-viral {50}

Mouth (see dental, oral cavity, teeth) {10, 11}

Mouth manifestations of systemic disease {73}

Multiple myeloma {64}

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) {9}

Munchausen syndrome by proxy {64}

Muscle disorders from statins {55}

Mycoplasma Genitalium vaginal infections, male urethra infections {49}

Myelocytic (myeloblastic) leukemia, acute, chronic, adult, childhood {70}

Myelodyplastic syndrome (polycythemia vera, myelodyplastic disease, mylofibrosis {70}

Myelofibrosis {68}{70}

Myeloproliferative neoplasms {68}{69}

NSAIDS(Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) {58} side effects {66}

Nail diseases,systemic illnesses with nail manifestations {75}

Naloxone {47}

Narcan to reverse opiate or heroin overdose {58}{76}

Narcolepsy {25} (see also sleep disorders)

Narcotics {27, 34}

Abuse {47}

Nasal septal surgery (septaoplasty) {54}

Nasal sinus surgery {54}

Nasocort {22}

Neck (see also spine) {18, 19}

Neuralgia, post-herpetic {52}
Neuroforamen injections for pain {77}
Neuronitis, acute vestibular {53}
Neuropathy
Diabetic {24, 25}

Neurotin {71}

Neurosyphilis {49}

News, Medical {5, 25}

Nicotine addiction and e-cigarettes, smoking cessation, depression {73}

Nicotine Patch {31}

Non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory meds (NSAIDS) {28}

Nursing home abuse {65}

Nutrition - information {23, 27}, Guidelines {49} Label Changes for 2018 {61} Recommendations {63} cardiovascular disease {78}

Obamacare (see healthcare issues) {4, 6, 8, 22, 51}
Status in the US and alternatives {55}{58}: Changes by Trump {61}
Obesity {6, 24, 25, 26}
Childhood {44}
Definition {43}
Diet pills {7}
Hunger hormones {45}
Series, organ diseases {46, 47}
Obese women and congenital abnormalities {75}

Obsessive compulsive disorders {50} {54}
Obstructive Sleep Apnea {27}
Obstructive sleep apnea, diagnosis, treatment {69}
Occupational therapy {79}
Omega-3 fatty acids {59} prevention of cardiovascular disease {78}
Omental fat (visceral fat) and cardiovascular disease {78}
Opioid Addiction {47}, crisis overdose {58} update Nov 2017 (oxycontin, percocet, hydrocodone, etc.) {70} abuse, new injectable treatment {72}, non-opiod medications to treat chronic pain, alternative therapies for treatment {75}
Oral cavity {11}
Cancer, care, complications of cancer, screening for cancer {16, 18} {60}: Manifestations of systemic disease {73}

Organ Transplantation

Orpharyngeal (throat) cancers {60}

Orthotics for plantar fascilitis, foot injury {74}

Osteoarthritis (see arthritis)

Osteoporosis {36}{55} update Nov 2017 {70} and hip fractures {77}

Ovarian cancer, cysts {57}

Ovaries {27}

Overdose of opioids (narcotics) {70}

Overweightness and cardiovascular disease {79}

Oxycontin addiction {58} human/animal bond {79}

PNC-27-Bogus Cancer Treatment {61}
Pacemakers {66} infections {73}
Pain
Back {23, 26}
Management {5, 29} alternatives to opiod medications {75} and specialists {77}
Meds, Narcotics {27} Physicians guidelines for prescribing {59}
Headache (see migraine) {29}
Cluster
Tension
Shingles {52}: Abuse, addiction, overdose {58}
Types {75}: Chronic {79}

Pain injections {77}

Painful intercourse - laser treatment {66}

Palliative Care {61}

Pancreas Functions {42}; cancer, diagnosis, treatment {51}

Pap Smears {25, 27} {60}

Parasympathetic nervous system {61}

Parathyroid {34}

Parkinson's disease {54}

Patient Care - centered care {7}

Peanut allergy {67}

Pedophilia {71}

Pelvic congestion syndrome {68}

Pelvic, pain {31, 32, 34} Exams (should they be performed routinely){63}

Penicillin allergy {68}
Peptic Ulcer Disease {44, 47}{60}
Periodontal disease, effects on the body, treatment {71}
Periodontis as a result of dry mouth syndrome {72}
Personality Disorders {55}
Petit mal seizures {74}
Pets and humans - health benefits {79}
Pharmaceutical Companies (Big Pharma) {7, 16, 17, 21, 28}
Pharmaceuticals (see drugs, meds)
Off-label drugs {62}: Costs {69}

Phlebitis {79}

Physical - exams, activity levels {7} therapy for chronic pain {79}

Physicians {10, 30}

Reimbursement {40}

Pilates {79}

Pituitary Gland {31}

Placebo {25} Effect (Mind-body connection){55} and pain {78}

Plantar fascilitis {74}

Plaque, teeth {71}

Plasma {67}

Plasma cell cancers, abnormalities {64}

Platelet disorders, thrombocythemia {68}{69}

Plavix {47}

Pneumonia {11}

Poisoning, food {70}

Polio Virus and Brain Cancer Treatment {39}

Polycythemia Vera {68}, Primary and Secondary {68}

Polypill {49}

Polyps, colon {57}

Post-herpetic neauralgia {52} after shingles {74}

Postoperative Complications {39}

Pradaxa {47}

Pregnancy {18}

Preventative Surgery (breast, ovary){42}

Prevention medication - is it ever time to stop them? {70}

Probiotics {19}{60}

Prolapse, Pelvic {21}

Prostate {32 , 33, 34, 35, 36, 38}
Benign hypertrophy (enlarged prostate)
Cancer {3,19, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38}{64}{73}
Infection
Screening {3}{64}

Psilocybin, LSD {63}

Psoriasis, skin, arthritis {40}

Psychedelics therapy for psychological disorders {63}

Psychiatry, shortage of doctors {55}

Psychogenomics (gene testing for proper medications) {67}

Psychosis, schizophrenia {49}

Psychosomatic disorders {50}

Pubic Lice {49}

Public Policy (see government)

Pulmonary embolism {46}

Pulmonary valve disease {63}

Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) {58}

Questions to ask when being discharged from the hospital {73}

Quick note series-should pelvic exams be routinely performed while performing a pap smear test {63}

Radioablation for pain {77}
Radiation induced coronary artery calcification {78}
Reconstruction (replacement)
Breast {27}
Facial
Joint (partial, total)
Skin

Rectal cancer on the increase {71}

Recurrence of cancer (cancer survivorship series) {73}

Recurrence scores for coronary arteries - CT scan {78}

Red blood cells {67}

Reflexloogy {78}

Reflux - gastro-esophageal {8} GERD {41}

Rehabilitation for chronic pain conditions {79}
Remedies (over the counter)
Cold {2}
"Home"
Unproven (alternative)
Quack

Renal artery stenosis (Kidney) {68}

Renin-Angiotensin System {61}

Replacement Surgery (shoulder){39, 40} knees {79}

Research, cancer {12}, Special Report

Respiratory illness, allergy {12, 13}, asthma {13}, pneumonia {11}, COPD {13}

Restless leg syndrome {53}

Ritalin for ADHD {58}

Robotic surgery {79}

Rotator Cuff {39}

SSRIs (serotonin reuptake inhibitors) {50}

Saliva disorder, dry mouth syndrome, contents of saliva {72}

Salivary gland disease, dry mouth symptoms {72}

Salt {11}

Scabies {49}

Scalp-Itchy-Causes {39}

Scandal, VA {42}

Schizophrenia {49}

Screening, colorectal cancer {57} cancer after 70 {70}

Screening Guidelines (lung){41}, (breast) {special report}, youth {49} for colorectal an dprostate cancer {78}

Second cancers {73}

Second medical or surgical opinions

Seizure disorders {74}

Septoplasty {54}

Service dogs {79}

Sex, adolescents and teens {46}

Sexual abuse, assault, harassment {64}

Sexual Dysfunction Female {39}

Sexually transmitted diseases-viral-Zika {50}

Shingles (Herpes Zoster) {10, 11} {74} Treatment, vaccine, symptoms {52} {74}

Shoulder {39} (Replacement){39,40}

Side effects of NSAIDs (anti-inflammatory drugs) - aspirin, Aleve, Nuprin Advil, Ibuprofen {59}

Side effects of cancer treatment {53}, fatigue {54}

Side effects of chemotherapy {78}

Side effects of pain meds {71}

Silicone breast implants {65}

Single payer healthcare plan, socialized medicine {52}{62}{63}

Sinuses {25}, Sinusitis Vs cold {25} surgery {54}

Sinusitis, chronic, acute {53}

Sjogrens Syndrome {7} (also see arthritis) {77}

Skeletal anatomy {76}

Skin
Allergies {16}
Cancer {5} (Vitamin B3){43} {65}
Diseases
Care{65}
Sunscreens {5}{65}
Testing for food allergies {67}
Sleep {24, 25}
Apnea {6, Report}{69}
Insomnia {24}
Narcolepsy {25}
Abnormalities in autism Apnea {53}: Testing {69}

Smell abnormalities, anosmia {35}

Smoking {25} (see tobacco, cigarettes), Quitting {38} {50}, teens {53}, E-Cigarettes {53}

Snoring {6}

Social anxiety disorder {72}

Socialism {50}

Socialized Medicine {52}{62}{63}

Spinal adjustments by chiropractor, different techniques {76}

Spinal cord injections and implants {77}

Spinal nerve anatomy {76}

Spinal Surgery, fusion {52}

Spine (cervical) {18, 19}disorder for pain {76}

Spleen {71}

Spondylolisthesis of the Spine {52}{76}

STDs (sexually transmitted diseases, viral causes) {46, 47} (moluscumcontagiosum {47} {49}

Statins {4, 8, 13, 27, 43}
Treatment, alternative, intolerance, myopathy {55}
Stem cell transplants for multiple myeloma {64} bone marrow {67} transplantation for leukemia {70}
Stomach, functions {43} ulcers {60}
Stroke {4}
Comparison of Treatments {38}: Clot Removal { 38,41}

Sleep Disorders (obstructive, central apnea, narcolepsy) {21, 23, 24, 25}

Smoking (see also cigarettes and tobacco) {25} cessation methods (e-cigarettes, behavioral therapy) {73}

Spirometry for COPD {77}

Statins {24, 27} (See also lipids) {49}

Statis dermatitis {79}

Stem cell therapy; types;scams {63} clinics {77}

Stenosis, spinal {52}

Stroke {23, 25, 26, 27} caused by atrial fibrillation, warnings of stroke {72}

Suboxone {47}

Substance abuse criteria {73}

Sugar {4} Substitutes {63} and cardiovascular disease {78}

Sugarless gum (Xylitol) {22}

Suicides (PTSD, youth, young adults, general population, military, veterans) {11, 38, 39, 51}

Sunscreens {29} (see also skin){65}

Supplements{27}
Glucosamine {28}
Lavender (27, 28}
Omega 3 {19}
Vs. real food {13}
Fraud {38}
Dietary-interactions with medications {64}
Sugar and tooth decay {72}
Surgery - head, oral cavity, throat, larynx, neck, spine, chest, lung, heart, abdomen, extremities/joints {12}, genitals
Complications {39}: Preventative {42}
Surgical techniques for sleep apnea {69}

Surgeon (choosing) {13}

Surveillance for prostate cancer {78}

Survivorship, cancer, issues {53} {54}

Sweeteners (artificial) {35}, sugarless gum {22}

Swine Flu (H3N2) {8}

Sympathetic nervous system {61}

Syphilis {49}

T-Cell lymphocytes as a treatment for breast cancer {78}

TENS units {77}

THC-marijuana treatments for medical diseases {63}

Tamiflu {28}

Tamoxifen hormonal therapy for prevention of recurrent breast cancer {78}

Tanning beds {8}

Tartar, teeth {71}

Tea vs coffee {64}

Teen smoking {53}

Teeth (see dental, mouth) {10, 11} gums {71} prevention of disease {71}

Tennis elbow (epicondylitis) {74}

Terminally ill patients - when to stop treatments and medications {70}

Testicle (testes)

Testosterone {23, 24, 27, 30}
Low T {23, 24}

Thermiva therapy for vaginal symptoms {66}

Thyroid (see endocrine meds, meds) {32}

Throat cancers {60}

Thrombocythemia (platelet disorder) {68}{69}

Thrombocytopenia {69}

Thrombophlebitis and embolism {79}

Thrombosis mesenteric artery {68}

Tobacco {25}

Toe fungus, ingrown {75}
Transgender {45}: Medical issues {46}
Transplant, kidney {62}
Trauma
Head

Treatment for chronic pain, options {75}

Treatment for multiple myeloma {64} late in life - when to say no {70}

Trigeminal pain, shingles {52}

Trigger finger {25}

Trigger point injections for pain {77}

Triglycerides {30}

Triple negative breast cancer {78}

Trump, Donald healthcare plan {51}{58} {59} Changes in Obamacare {61}

Turbinate, nasal surgery {54}

Tylenol (acetaminophen) {22}

Ulcer
Mouth (aphthous stomatitis, canker sores)
Stomach (gastric, intestinal)
Skin

Ulcerative Colitis {21}

Uninsured Americans Status {55}

Universal Healthcare {62}

Unnecessary Prescribing of Antibiotics {35}

Urine Analysis Test {56}

UTI (Urinary tract infection) {58}

VA - Veteran's Administration {31, 34}

Vaccines-influenza guidelines for 2017-2018 {68}
Vaccinations (6)
Cancer {39}: HPV (Gardasil) {50}
Influenza , Shingles {74}

Vaginal cancers {60}

Vaginoplasty {66}

Valtrex for Shingles {52}

Varicella zoster virus (Shingles) {74}

Varicose veins {79}

Vascular disease of the abdomen, pelvis {68} lower extremities {69}

Vegetables (see foods) {9}

Vertigo {53}
Veterans-PTSD-Suicide {38, 39}
Violence - human bullying {61}
Viral caues of STDs, HPV, herpes, hepatitis, HIV-AIDS {46}
Viruses
HPV {27, 29}
Influenza: Zika {50}

Visceral abdominal fat and cardiovascular disease {78}

Vitamins {9, 25} interactions with medications {64}

Voltaren {59}

Vulvar cancers {60}

Waist size and cardiovascular disease {78}

Waiting time for doctor's appointments {70}

Wax, ear, impaction, treatment {72}

Wellness {1}

White blood cells {67} disorders (neutropenia, leukocytosis) {69}, white blood cell different types & functions {69}
Women
Issues {12}
Cancer {13}