Re
Reactive arthritis (Reiter's syndrome)
Reiter's Syndrome
Reading
Intellectual Development Promoting Optimal Health and Development Learning Disorders
Receptor(s)
of airways
Asthma
cell
Cells Understanding the Immune System
for drugs
Site Selectivity: Receptors on Cells A Perfect Fit Targets in The Body: Cell Receptors Drug Action: Affinity and Intrinsic Activity
for hormones
Endocrine Function Cancer: Characteristics
pain
Pain: Pain Pathways
for smell
Nose and Sinuses
Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
for minerals
Minerals
for vitamins
Vitamins Vitamins
Recompression therapy
Barotrauma: Prevention and Treatment Decompression Sickness: Diagnosis and Treatment
Rectocele
When the Bottom Falls Out: Prolapse in the Pelvis Pelvic Floor Disorders: Types and Symptoms
Rectovaginal examination
Gynecologic Evaluation: Gynecologic Examination
Rectum
see also Anus Digestive System Rectum and Anus Internal Female Genital Organs
abscess of
Anorectal Abscess
age-associated changes in
Effects of Aging: Large Intestine and Rectum
biology of
Anal and Rectal Disorders
bleeding in
in Meckel's diverticulum
Meckel's Diverticulum: Symptoms and Diagnosis
cancer of
Colorectal Cancer
screening for
Cancer Screening Recommendations
drug administration by
Administration: Rectal Route
examination of
Diagnosis: Medical History and Physical Examination Diagnosis: Occult Blood Tests Diagnosis Cancer Screening Recommendations
in benign prostatic hyperplasia
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Diagnosis
in prostate cancer
Cancer: Screening
fistula of
Anorectal Fistula
foreign objects in
Foreign Objects
hemorrhoids of
Hemorrhoids Banding a Hemorrhoid
inflammation of
see Proctitis
levator syndrome of
Levator Syndrome
polyps of
Colorectal Polyps
prolapse of
Rectal Prolapse Effects of Aging Pelvic Floor Disorders When the Bottom Falls Out: Prolapse in the Pelvis
spasm of
temperature taking from
How to Take a Child's Temperature
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis
Mouth Sores: Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Red blood cells
babesiosis of
Babesiosis
Components of Blood: Red Blood Cells
deficiency of
see Anemia(s)
Diagnosis: Complete Blood Count Complete Blood Count (CBC)
excess of (polycythemia)
Components of Blood: Red Blood Cells Major Myeloproliferative Disorders Polycythemia Vera What Are Secondary and Relative Polycythemia?
in newborn
Polycythemia
formation of
Formation of Blood Cells
hemoglobin in
see Hemoglobin
in kidney cancer
Kidney Cancer: Symptoms
malaria effects on
Malaria
radiation effects on
Radiation Injury: Acute Radiation Illness
reference range for
Blood Tests
shape of
Red Blood Cell Shapes
sickle-shaped
Sickle Cell Disease Red Blood Cell Shapes
transfusion of
Types of Transfusions: Red Blood Cells
Red color
in mouth
Precancerous Lesions
of tongue
Tongue Disorders: Discoloration
Red eye
Symptoms: Red Eye
Red-green color blindness
Inheritance of Single-Gene Disorders: Recessive Disorders
Reed-Sternberg cell
Hodgkin's Disease: Diagnosis
Referred pain
What Is Referred Pain? Pain: Pain Pathways Low Back Pain: Causes Low Back Pain: Symptoms and Types of Low Back Pain
Reflex epilepsy
Seizure Disorders: Causes
Reflexes
Reflex Arc: A No-Brainer Diagnostic Procedures
acoustic
Ears: Middle Ear
diving
Near Drowning
knee jerk
Reflex Arc: A No-Brainer
let-down
Home (What to Expect) Feeding: Breastfeeding Procedure
Physical Examination Three Common Reflexes of Newborns
rooting
Three Common Reflexes of Newborns Feeding: Breastfeeding Procedure
in spinal cord injury
Spinal Cord Disorders: Symptoms
testing of
Physical Examination: Reflexes Reflex Arc: A No-Brainer
Reflexology
Types of Alternative Medicine: Reflexology
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Types: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
ankle
Ankle Sprain: Complications
shoulder-hand
Shoulder-Hand Syndrome
Reflux
acid
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
in infants and children
Feeding Problems: Spitting Up Gastroesophageal Reflux
urine (vesicoureteral)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Refractive disorders
What Is Astigmatism? Symptoms: Refractive Error Refractive Disorders Understanding Refraction
in children
Refractive Errors in Children
diagnosis of
Diagnosis: Refraction
Refsum's disease
Other Rare Hereditary Disorders of Lipid Metabolism
Refusal of care
Informed Consent: Refusing Care
Regional enteritis (Crohn's disease)
Crohn's Disease Drugs That Reduce Bowel Inflammation
Regurgitation
aortic valve
Aortic Regurgitation
in Marfan syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
of food
see also Nausea; Vomiting Symptoms: Regurgitation Feeding Problems: Spitting Up Gastroesophageal Reflux
in infants
Feeding
mitral valve
Understanding Stenosis and Regurgitation Mitral Regurgitation Rheumatic Fever: Heart
of stomach acid
tricuspid valve
Tricuspid Regurgitation
Rehabilitation
see also Physical therapy Rehabilitation Increasing the Shoulder's Range of Motion Helping a Person Walk What Can Interfere With Doing a Simple Task? Just the Right Height
after amputation
Specific Problems: Limb Amputation
after brain injury
Specific Problems: Brain Injuries
after fracture
Fractures: Rehabilitation and Prognosis
after heart attack
Acute Coronary Syndromes (Heart Attack; Myocardial Infarction; Unstable Angina): Rehabilitation
after hip fracture
Specific Problems: Hip Fracture
after spinal cord injury
Specific Problems: Spinal Injuries
after stroke
Specific Problems: Brain Injuries Specific Problems: Speech Disorders Stroke (CVA): Treatment
in alcohol abuse
Alcohol: Detoxification and Rehabilitation
for blindness
Specific Problems: Blindness
in chronic lung disease
Rehabilitation for Lung and Airway Disorders Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Pulmonary Rehabilitation
for drug dependence
Opioids: Detoxification and Rehabilitation Antianxiety Drugs and Sedatives: Detoxification and Rehabilitation
for hearing loss
Hearing Loss and Deafness: Other Means of Coping With Hearing Loss
for heart disease
Specific Problems: Heart Disorders
information resources on
De - Dr
in schizophrenia
Schizophrenia: Rehabilitation and Community Support Activities
for speech disorders
Specific Problems: Speech Disorders
Rehydration solutions
Cholera: Prevention and Treatment
Reiki
Types of Alternative Medicine: Reiki
Reiter's syndrome
Relapsing fever
Other Bacterial Infections
Relapsing iridocyclitis
Behçet's Syndrome: Symptoms
Relapsing polychondritis
Relapsing Polychondritis
Relaxation techniques
Types of Alternative Medicine: Relaxation Techniques
Reliability, of test
Medical Testing Decisions: Performing Tests and Interpreting Results
REM (rapid eye movement) sleep
Sleep Disorders Stages of the Sleep Cycle
Renal arteries
Kidneys Viewing the Urinary Tract Kidney's Blood Supply
blockage (occlusive disease) of
Occlusive Peripheral Arterial Disease: Renal Arteries Occlusive Peripheral Arterial Disease: Renal Arteries Blockage of the Renal Arteries Fibromuscular Dysplasia: A Cause of Renal Artery Blockage
Renal cell carcinoma
Kidney Cancer
Renal cortical necrosis
Renal Cortical Necrosis
Renal failure
see Kidney failure
Renal pelvis, transitional cell carcinoma of
Renal Pelvis and Ureter Cancer
Renal tubular acidosis
Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) Some Types of Renal Tubular Acidosis
Renal veins
blockage (thrombosis) of
Renal Vein Thrombosis
metastasis of
Kidney Cancer: Treatment
Rendu-Osler-Weber disease (hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia)
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Renin
High Blood Pressure: The Body's Control of Blood Pressure Regulating Blood Pressure: The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Kidneys: Regulation of Blood Pressure Endocrine Glands Major Hormones
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
High Blood Pressure: The Body's Control of Blood Pressure Regulating Blood Pressure: The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Kidneys: Regulation of Blood Pressure Adrenal Gland Disorders Hyperaldosteronism
Renovascular hypertension
Occlusive Peripheral Arterial Disease: Renal Arteries
Repaglinide
Oral Antihyperglycemic Drugs
Reproductive system
birth defects of
Genital Defects
development of
Physical Development
failure of (infertility)
Infertility
female
Major Organ Systems Biology of the Female Reproductive System External Female Genital Organs Internal Female Genital Organs Changes During the Menstrual Cycle
Changes in the Body: Reproductive Organs Effects of Aging
Cancers of the Female Reproductive System Staging Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
evaluation of
Gynecologic Evaluation
Women's Health
male
Major Organ Systems Biology of the Male Reproductive System Male Reproductive Organs
Other Birth Defects
maturation of
see Puberty
Radiation Injury: Chronic Effects of Radiation Radiation Injury: Radiation Therapy for Cancer
Research studies
The Science of Medicine: Comparing Apples to Apples
Reserpine, in elderly persons
Some Drugs With Increased Risk for Older People
Resident flora
Resident Flora
Resistance
to disease
see Immune system; Immunization
drug
Tolerance and Resistance
Resistance training
Starting an Exercise Program: Strength Training
Resistin
Major Hormones
Respiration
see also Breath; Breathing
artificial
see Resuscitation, cardiopulmonary (CPR)
Cheyne-Stokes
Heart Failure: Symptoms Sleep Apnea: Symptoms Stupor and Coma: Diagnosis
Respirator
see Ventilation, mechanical
Respiratory acidosis
Acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Alkalosis
Respiratory center, in premature infant
Apnea of Prematurity
Respiratory distress syndrome
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Causes of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
in large-for-gestational-age infant
Large for Gestational Age (LGA)
in premature infant
Prematurity: Underdeveloped Lungs Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Respiratory failure
Respiratory Failure What Causes Respiratory Failure?
in septic shock
Septic Shock: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Respiratory infections
see also Bronchitis; Pneumonia; SARS Common Cold Influenza
Respiratory Tract Infections
severe acute (SARS)
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
Respiratory Tract Infections: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD): Symptoms and Diagnosis
Respiratory system
see also Airways; Lungs Major Organ Systems Respiratory System
Respiratory therapy
Chest Physical Therapy
in cystic fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF): Treatment
Respite care
Services to Know About
Resting tremor
Tremor: Resting Tremor
Restless legs syndrome
Parasomnias
Restraints, for delirious person
Delirium: Treatment and Prognosis
Resuscitation
cardiopulmonary (CPR)
Medical Terms Related to Life-Sustaining Treatment Cardiac Arrest: First-Aid Treatment Opening an Airway in an Adult Performing Chest Compressions in an Adult Performing Chest Compressions in a Child
in electrical injury
Electrical Injuries: Treatment
in hypothermia
Hypothermia: Diagnosis and Treatment
in lightning injury
Lightning Injuries: Treatment and Prognosis
in near drowning
Near Drowning: Treatment
order against
Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
of dying person
Treatment Options: Resuscitation
of newborn
Fetus or Newborn Problems: Breathing Problems
Retardation, mental
see Mental retardation
Retching