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Breathing Conditions
Human Growth Hormone for Children with Cystic Fibrosis: A Review of the Research for Parents and Caregivers
     (en español: Hormona del crecimiento humano para los niños con fibrosis quística)
Treating Sleep Apnea: A Review of the Research for Adults
     (en español: Tratamiento para la apnea del sueño)

Cancer
Having a Breast Biopsy: A Guide for Women and Their Families
     (en español: Cuando se tiene una biopsia del seno)
Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer With Medicine: A Guide for Women
     (en español: Reduzca el riesgo de cáncer del seno con medicamentos)
Treating Localized Prostate Cancer
     (en español: Tratamiento para el cáncer de próstata)
Understanding Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer: A Guide for Adults and Their Caregivers
     (en español: Conozca sobre la radioterapia en el cáncer de cabeza y cuello)

Development Delays, ADHD, and Autism
Therapies for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review of the Research for Parents and Caregivers
     (en español: Tratamientos para niños con trastornos del espectro autista)

Diabetes
Medicines for Type 2 Diabetes: A Review of the Research for Adults
     (en español: Medicamentos para la diabetes tipo 2)
Premixed Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide for Adults
     (en español: Insulina premezclada para la diabetes tipo 2)

Digestive System
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Heart and Blood Vessel
“ACE Inhibitors” and “ARBs” To Protect Your Heart?
     (en español: Guía para pacientes que están en tratamiento de una cardiopatía coronaria establel)
Choosing Medicines for High Blood Pressure: A Review of the Research on ACEIs, ARBs, and DRIs
Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Guide for Adults
     (en español: Ablación con radiofrecuencia para tratar la fibrilación auricular)
Renal Artery Stenosis Treatments
     (en español: Tratamientos para la estenosis de la arteria renal)
Treating High Cholesterol: A Guide for Adults
     (en español: Tratamientos para el colesterol alto)

Mental Health
Antidepressant Medicines – A Guide for Adults
     (en español: Medicamentos antidepresivos)
Depression After Brain Injury: A Guide for Patients and Their Caregivers
     (en español: La depresión después de una lesión cerebral)

Muscle, Bone, and Joints
Choosing Pain Medicine for Osteoarthritis
Managing Pain From a Broken Hip: A Guide for Adults and Their Caregivers
     (en español: Controle el dolor por una fractura de cadera)
Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Guide for Adults
     (en español: Osteoartritis de la rodilla)
Osteoporosis Treatments That Help Prevent Broken Bones: A Guide for Women After Menopause
     (en español: Tratamientos para la osteoporosis que ayudan a prevenir fracturas de huesos)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Medicines: A Guide for Adults
     (en español: Medicamentos para la artritis reumatoide)
Treatment Options for Rotator Cuff Tears: A Guide for Adults
     (en español: Opciones para tratar el desgarro de los músculos y tendones del hombro)

Pregnancy and Childbirth
Gestational Diabetes: A Guide for Pregnant Women
     (en español: Diabetes gestacional)
Thinking About Inducing Your Labor: A Guide for Pregnant Women
     (en español: ¿Está pensando que le induzcan el parto?)

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