ALLERGIES

1000

What are Allergies?

1001

Common Causes

1002

Food Allergies

1003

Hay Fever

1004

Insect Sting Allergies

1005

Medication Allergies

1006

Indoor Allergies

1007

Allergy Testing

1008

Treating Allergies

1009

Allergic Shock

1010

National Support Service

1030

What is Arthritis?

1031

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

1032

Osteoarthritis

1033

Lupus

1034

Rheumatism

1035

Risk Factors for Arthritis

1036

Treatment for Arthritis

1037

National Support Service

1060

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

1061

Alzheimer’s Disease

1062

Bell’s Palsy

1063

Epilepsy

1064

Meningitis

1065

Multiple Sclerosis

1066

Parkinson’s Disease

1067

Stroke

CANCER
General Information

1100

What is Cancer?

1101

Risk Factors

1102

Early Detection Guidelines

1103

Signs & Symptoms

1104

Cancer Treatment Team

1105

Clinical Trails

1106

National Support Service

Breast Cancer

1107

Risk Factors

1108

Early Detection Guidelines

1109

Signs & Symptoms

1110

Treatment

1111

Breast Reconstruction

1112

Breast Cancer in Men

Colorectal Cancer

1113

Risk Factors

1114

Early Detection Guidelines

1115

Signs & Symptoms

1116

Treatment

Lymphomas

1117

Hodgkin’s Disease

1118

Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Other types of Cancer

1119

Bladder cancer

1120

Cervical cancer

1121

Childhood cancers

1122

Endometrial (uterine) cancer

1123

Leukemia

1124

Lung cancer

1125

Metastatic cancer

1126

Ovarian cancer

1127

Pancreatic cancer

1128

Prostate cancer

1129

Skin cancer

Cancer Treatment

1130

Treatment Types

1131

Bone Marrow Types

1132

Side Effects

1133

Nutrition During Treatment

CAREGIVER GUIDELINES

1200

The Caregiver’s Bill of Rights

1201

The Patient’s Bill of Rights

1202

Preparing to be a Caregiver

1203

Tips for the Caregiver’s Wellbeing

1204

Tips to improve Patient Care

CHILDREN HEALTH

1250

Attention Deficit Disorder

1251

Bedwetting

1252

Breast Feeding

1253

Causes of Childhood fevers

1254

Chicken Pox

1255

Acute Upper Airway Obstruction

1256

Circumcision

1257

Colic

1258

Croup

1259

Dangers of Aspirin Use / Reye’s Syndrome

1260

Dehydration

1261

Nappy Rash / Diaper Rash

1262

Diet

1263

Dyslexia

1264

Ear Ache

1265

Exercise

1266

Fever Guidelines

1267

-

1268

Growth and Development

1269

Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

1270

How to take a Temperature

1271

Hyperactivity (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

1272

Impetigo

1273

Lice

1274

Measles

1275

Mumps

1276

Obesity

1277

Pediatric Hernias

1278

Pediatric Rash

1279

Physical Examinations and Immunization Schedules

1280

Pinworms

1281

Premature Babies

1282

Ringworm

1283

Roseola

1284

Rubella

1285

Scabies

1286

Sleeping Problems

1287

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

1288

Teething

1289

Thumb Sucking

1290

Toilet Training

1291

Urinary Track Infections

COMMON ILLNESSES AND DISORDERS

1400

Colds

1401

Flu

1402

Stomach Flu

1403

Hernias

Headaches

1404

General Information / Tension

1405

Migraine / Cluster

1406

Sinus

Common Symptoms

1450

Back Pain

1451

Constipation

1452

Diarrhea

1453

Dizziness / Vertigo

1454

Ear Pain

1455

Fever

1456

Muscle Pain

1457

Neck Pain

1458

Nosebleeds / Epistaxis

1459

Sore Throat

1460

Swollen Glands

1461

TMJ (Jaw Joint Pain)

1462

Vomiting

DIABETES

1500

What is Diabetes?

1501

Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus / Type 1 Diabetes

1502

Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus / Type 2 Diabetes

1503

Reducing the Risk for Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes

1504

Diabetes and Pregnancy / Gestational Diabetes

1505

Complications of Diabetes

1506

Home Blood Glucose Monitoring

1507

Food Care for Diabetics

1508

Sick-Day Management

1509

National Support Service

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

1530

Amniocentesis

1531

Breast Biopsy

1532

Cardiac Stress Test

1533

Full Blood Count (FBC)

1534

Chest X-ray

1535

Chronic Villus Sampling

1536

Computed Tomography Scan (CT Scan)

1537

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

1538

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

1539

Electromyogram (EMG)

1540

GI Barium Services : LOWER

1541

GI Barium Services : UPPER

1542

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

1543

Mammography

1544

Pap Smear

1545

Prostate-Specific Antigen Test (PSA Test)

1546

Pulmonary Function Test

1547

Ultrasound (Cardiac or Abdominal)

1548

Ultrasound (Pregnancy)

DIGESTIVE DISORDERS

1600

Appendicitis

1601

Botulism

1602

Constipation

1603

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

1604

Diarrhea

1605

Diverticulitis

1606

Food Poisoning

1607

Food Poisoning Prevention

1608

Gallstones

1609

Hemorrhoids

1610

Indigestion

1611

Irritable Bowel Disease

1612

Pancreatitis

1613

Peptic Ulcer

1614

Stomach Flu

1615

Vomiting

EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
DISORDERS

1640

Earwax

1641

Inner ear Infections

1642

Middle ear Infections

1643

Outer ear Infections Swimmer’s Ear

1644

Meniere’s Disease

1645

Ruptured Eardrum

1646

Hearing Loss

1647

Sore throat

1648

Laryngitis

1649

Strep Throat

1650

Tonsillitis

1651

Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)

1652

Sinusitis

1653

Swollen Glands

EYE CARE / EYE DISORDERS

1700

Common Vison Problems

1701

Routine Eye Care

1702

Eye Exams / Vision Testing

1703

Glasses / Contact Lenses

1704

Contact Lense Care

1705

Eye Emergencies

1706

Eye Injury Protection and First Aid

1707

Sty / Cyst

1708

Pink Eye / Conjunctivitis

1709

Cataracts

1710

Colour Blindness

1711

Detached Retina

1712

Glaucoma

1713

Crossed Eyes / Wall Eye / Lazy Eye

1714

Eye Exercise Therapy for Lazy Eye

1715

Preventing and Treating Eye Strain

1716

Radial Keratotomy

FIRST AID

1750

Bites : Animal / Human

1751

Bites / Stings : Insects

1752

Bites : Snakes

1753

Bites : Spiders

1754

Bites : Ticks

1755

Blisters

1756

Cold Injuries / Hypothermia

1757

Cold Injuries / Frostbite

1758

First-Aid : Suppliers

1759

Heat Exhaustion

1760

Heat Stroke

1761

Minor Burns

1762

Minor Cuts, Abrasions and Bruises

1763

Poisoning

1764

Puncture Wounds

1765

Signs of Injury Infection

1766

Splinters

FOOT DISORDERS

1780

Bunions

1781

Corns / Calluses

1782

Flat Feet / Fallen Arches

1783

Hammer Toes

1784

Heel Spurs

1785

Ingrown Toenails

HEALTHCARE CONSUMER TIPS

1800

Becoming a Wise Healthcare Consumer

1801

Building a Partnership with your Doctor

1802

Tips on Selecting a Doctor

1803

Types of Healthcare Providers

HEALTHY LIVING

1830

Living a Balanced Lifestyle

1831

Diet and Nutrition

1832

Reducing Cholesterol

1833

Fitness

1834

Weight Management

1835

Maintaining a Healthy Attitude

1836

Seniors Staying Active and Fit

1837

Wellness Examinations

1838

Effects of Substance Abuse

1839

Effects of Alcohol

1840

Effects of Caffeine

1841

Effects of Cigarette Smoking

1842

Effects of second-hand Smoke

1843

Effects of Smokeless Tabacco

1844

Stopping Smoking

1845

Effects of Stress

1846

Stress Management

1847

Relaxation Techniques

1848

Protection against Sexuality

HEART DISEASE AND
CIRULATORY DISORDERS

1900

Angina (Chest Pain)

1901

Heart Attack : Recognition and Guidelines for Care

1902

Stroke : Recognition and Guidelines for Care

1903

Causes of Heart Attack and Stroke

1904

Reducing Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

1905

Reducing Cholesterol

1906

Lifestyle after a Heart Attack

1907

Congestive Heart Failure

1908

Atrial Fibrillation

1909

High Blood Pressure

1910

Mitral Valve Prolapse (Barlow Syndrome)

1911

Pacemaker

1912

Varicose Veins

1913

National Support Service

INFECTOUS DISEASE

1950

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

1951

Mononucleosis

1952

Hepatitis

1953

Treatment for Hepatitis

1955

Shingles

1956

Tuberculoses

1957

General Information HIV / AIDS

1958

How is it Contracted

1959

Living with HIV

1960

Lowering Your Risks

1961

Research Studies

1962

Should You Be Tested

1963

Where to Seek Help

1964

Whooping Cough

1965

Poliomyelitis

1966

Malaria

1967

Bilharzia

LUNG AND BRONCHIAL
DISORDERS

1980

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

1981

What is Asthma?

1982

Treatment and Maintenance for Asthma

1983

Bronchitis

1984

Chronic Bronchitis

1985

Emphysema

1986

Pneumonia

MEDICATIONS

2000

Anti-diarrhoeal – Preparations vs. Laxatives

2001

Aspirin vs. Paracetamol vs. ibuprofen

2002

Decongestants vs. Anti-Histamines

2003

Expectorants vs. Cough Suppressants

2004

What You Should Know About Medications

2005

Stocking Your Medicine Cabinet

2006

Effects of Medication on Seniors

MEN’S HEALTH

2030

Breast Cancer in Men

2031

Hair Loss

2032

Impotence

2033

Infertility

2034

Prostate Enlargement

2035

Prostate-Specific Antigen Test (PSA Test)

2036

Testicular Self-Examination

2037

Urinary Tract Infections / Urinary Problems

2038

Vasectomy / Permanent Sterilization

MENTAL HEALTH

2050

Maintaining a Healthy Attitude

2051

Addictive Behavior

2052

Anorexia

2053

Bulimia

2054

Overeating

2055

Anxiety

2056

Coping with Anxiety

2057

Depression

2058

Coping with Depression

2059

Grief

2060

Stress

2061

Stress Management

2062

Substance Abuse

2063

National Support Service

MUSCLE, JOINT, BONE
INJURIES / DISORDERS

2100

Common Sport Injuries

2101

Preventing Sport Injuries

2102

When and How to Treat Sport Injuries

2103

Bursitis

2104

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

2105

Fractures

2106

Muscle Cramps

2107

Pulls and Strains

2108

Sprains

2109

Tendonitis

2110

TMJ (Jaw Joint Pain)

OPERATIONS

2150

Adenoidectomy

2151

Carpet Tunnel Release

2152

Cataract Extraction

2153

Caesarean Section

2154

Cholecystectomy

2155

Cystoscopy

2156

Dilation and Currettage (D & C)

2157

Episiotomy

2158

Heamorrhoidectomy

2159

Hernia Repair

2160

Hip Replacement

2161

Hysterectomy

2162

Knee Arthoroscopy

2163

Knee Replacement

2164

Laparoscopy

2165

Myringotomy with Tubes

2166

Oophorectomy (Salpingo)

2167

Prostatectomy (TURP)

2168

Radical Keratotomy

2169

Rotator Cuff Repair

2170

Shoulder Arthroscopy

2171

Tonsillectomy

2172

Tubal Ligation

2173

Vasectomy

SAFETY

2200

Choking Prevention

2201

Food Poisoning Prevention

2202

Poisoning Prevention

2203

Importance of CPR Instruction

2204

Injury Protection

SENIORS HEALTH

2250

Alzheimer’s Disease

2251

Diet and Ageing

2252

Effects of Aging

2253

Effects of Medication

2254

Hearing Loss

2255

Cataracts

2256

Hypothermia in Seniors

2257

Incontinence

2258

Incontinence : Home Treatment and Prevention

2259

Osteoarthritis

2260

Osteoporosis

2261

Skin Disorders

2262

Staying Active and Fit

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
DISEASES

AIDS & HIV

2300

General Information

2301

How is it Contracted?

2302

Living with HIV

2303

Lowering Your Risks

2304

Research Studies

2305

Should you be Tested?

2306

Where to Seek Help

Other sexually transmitted diseases

2307

Chlamydia

2308

Genital Herpes

2309

Genital Warts

2310

Gonorrhoea

2311

Syphilis

2312

Pelvic Inflammatory

2313

Protecting Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases

SKIN

2330

Acne

2331

Athlete’s Foot

2332

Boils and Carbuncles

2333

Cold Sores

2334

Dandruff

2335

Nappy Rash

2336

Eczema and Dermatitis

2337

Frostbite

2338

Hives (Urticaria)

2339

Impetigo

2340

Lice

2341

Moles

2342

Paediatric Rashriasis

2344

Psoriasis

2345

Recognizing Skin Lesions

2346

Ringworm

2347

Rosacea

2348

Scabies

2349

Shingles

2350

Skin Cancer

2351

Skin Disorders in Seniors

2352

Sunburn

2353

Warts

SLEEP DISORDERS

2400

Insomnia

2401

Narcolepsy

2402

Restless Leg Syndrome

2403

Sleep Apnoea

2404

Sleeping Problems in Children

2405

Sleepwalking

2406

Snoring

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

2425

Substance Abuse

2426

Substance Abuse & Pregnancy

2427

Alcohol

2428

Alcoholism Treatment

2429

Illegal Drug Abuse & Treatment

2430

Medication Abuse & Treatment

2431

Tobacco

2432

Smoking and Pregnancy

2433

Smokeless Tobacco

2434

Steroids

2435

Caffeine

SURGERY INFORMATION

2500

Anaesthesia

2501

How to Maximize recovery from Surgery

2502

How to Prepare for Surgery

2503

Making the Right Choices about Surgery

THYROIDS DISORDERS

2550

Hyperthyroidism

2551

Hypothyroidism

URINARY TRACT DISORDERS

2575

Kidney Infection

2576

Kidney Stones

2577

Urinary Tract Infection in Children

2578

Urinary Tract Infections / Urinary Problems in Men

2579

Urinary Tract Infection in Women

WOMAN’S HEALTH

Birth Control

2600

Barrier Methods

2601

Depo-Provera

2602

Intrauterine Device (IUD)

2604

Permanent Sterilization – Tubal Ligation

2605

The Pil

2606

The Rhythm Method

Breast Health

2610

Breast Examinations

2611

Breast Lumps

2612

Mammography

General Health Issues

2620

Excessive Hair Grow

2621

Hair Loss

2622

Infertility

2623

Iron-Deficiency / Anaemia

2624

Osteoporosis

2625

Pap Smears

Infections

2640

Bacterial Vaginal Infections

2641

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

2642

Urinary Tract Infections

2643

Vaginal Yeast Infections

Menopause

2650

Coping with Menopause

2651

Hormone Replacement Therapy

2652

Risks Associated with Menopause

2653

Signs and Symptoms

Menstrual Cycle

2670

Absence of Periods (Amenorhoea)

2671

Athletic Amenorhoea

2672

Endometriosis

2673

Fibroids

2674

Hysterectomy

2675

Irregular or Heavy Periods

2676

Menstrual Hygiene

2677

Ovarian Cysts

2678

Painful Periods and Cramps

2679

PMS

2680

Toxic Shock Syndrome

Pregnancy

2700

Planning for Pregnancy

2701

How Can I Tell If I’m Pregnant?

2702

Diagnosing Pregnancy / When to Seek Care

2703

Prenatal Care

2704

Danger Signs During Pregnancy

2705

Symptoms of Stages of Pregnancy

2706

Symptoms of Stages of Labour

2707

Diabetes and Pregnancy / Gestational Diabetes

2708

Diet During Pregnancy

2709

Exercise During Pregnancy

2710

Rubella and Pregnancy

2711

Smoking and Pregnancy

2712

Substance Abuse and Pregnancy

2713

Work / Travel / Recreation During Pregnancy

2714

Amnicentesis

2715

Chorionic Villus Sampling

2716

Ultrasound

2717

Miscarriage

2718

Premature Delivery

2719

Stretch Marks

2720

Caesarean Section

2721

Episiotomy

After Delivery

2750

Blues / Depression

2751

Breast Feeding

2752

Complications

2753

Exercise

2754

Follow-up Care