Ra

• RA (see: Rheumatoid arthritis)
  (Condition)
• RA - InDepth (see: Rheumatoid arthritis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• RACAB (see: Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Radiation - working (see: Working during cancer treatment)
  (Special Topic)
• Radiation therapy - skin care
  (Self-Care)
• Radical neck dissection (see: Neck dissection)
  (Surgery)
• Radical neck dissection - discharge (see: Neck dissection - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Radical nephrectomy (see: Kidney removal)
  (Surgery)
• Radiofrequency palatoplasty (see: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) )
  (Surgery)
• Radiofrequency vein ablation (see: Varicose vein - noninvasive treatment)
  (Surgery)
• Radiography (see: X-ray)
  (Medical Test)
• Radionuclide - gallbladder (see: Gallbladder radionuclide scan)
  (Medical Test)
• Radionuclide ventriculography (RNV) (see: Nuclear ventriculography)
  (Medical Test)
• Raloxifene (Evista) (see: Medicines for osteoporosis)
  (Self-Care)
• Random blood sugar (see: Blood sugar test)
  (Medical Test)
• Ranibizumab - intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)
  (Surgery)
• Ranibizumab-intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)
  (Surgery)
• Rapid deep breathing (see: Hyperventilation)
  (Symptoms)
• Rapid eye movements from side to side (see: Nystagmus)
  (Symptoms)
• Rapid heart rate - PSVT (see: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT))
  (Condition)
• Rapid shallow breathing
  (Symptoms)

Re

• Reactive seizures (see: Seizures)
  (Symptoms)
• Rebound headaches (see: Headache)
  (Symptoms)
• Recovering after stroke
  (Special Topic)
• Recovery from stroke (see: Recovering after stroke)
  (Special Topic)
• Rectal bleeding - hemorrhoids (see: Hemorrhoids)
  (Condition)
• Rectal bleeding - sigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Rectal cancer (see: Colorectal cancer)
  (Condition)
• Rectal cancer - colostomy (see: Colostomy)
  (Surgery)
• Rectal cancer - InDepth (see: Colon and rectal cancers - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Rectal cancer - screening (see: Colon cancer screening)
  (Special Topic)
• Rectal inflammation (see: Proctitis )
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Rectal intussusception (see: Rectal prolapse)
  (Condition)
• Rectal lump (see: Hemorrhoids)
  (Condition)
• Rectal prolapse
  (Condition)
• Rectal prolapse repair
  (Surgery)
• Rectal prolapse surgery (see: Rectal prolapse repair)
  (Surgery)
• Rectal sigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Recurrent leg pain and cramping (see: Peripheral artery disease - legs)
  (Condition)
• Recurrent leg pain and cramping - InDepth (see: Peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Red eyes (see: Eye redness)
  (Symptoms)
• Reduced intensity nonmyeloablative transplant (see: Bone marrow transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Reduced intensity, nonmyeloablative transplant (see: Bone marrow transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (see: Complex regional pain syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Reflux - Barrett (see: Barrett esophagus)
  (Condition)
• Reflux - surgery (see: Anti-reflux surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Reflux esophagitis - InDepth (see: Gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Refraction
  (Medical Test)
• Refraction
  (Medical Test)
• Regional enteritis (see: Crohn disease)
  (Condition)
• Regional enteritis - InDepth (see: Crohn disease - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Regional flaps - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Relaxation exercises (see: Relaxation techniques for stress)
  (Self-Care)
• Relaxation response techniques (see: Relaxation techniques for stress)
  (Self-Care)
• Relaxation techniques for stress
  (Self-Care)
• Remembering tips
  (Special Topic)
• Removal of the esophagus - minimally invasive (see: Esophagectomy - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Removal of the esophagus - open (see: Esophagectomy - open)
  (Surgery)
• Removal of the esophagus - minimally invasive (see: Esophagectomy - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Renal - splenic venous shunt (see: Distal splenorenal shunt)
  (Surgery)
• Renal artery embolism (see: Acute arterial occlusion - kidney)
  (Condition)
• Renal biopsy (see: Kidney biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Renal calculi (see: Kidney stones)
  (Condition)
• Renal calculi-lithotripsy (see: Lithotripsy)
  (Surgery)
• Renal cancer (see: Renal cell carcinoma)
  (Condition)
• Renal cell carcinoma
  (Condition)
• Renal disease - atheroembolic (see: Atheroembolic renal disease)
  (Condition)
• Renal failure - chronic (see: Chronic kidney disease)
  (Condition)
• Renal failure - chronic - dialysis access (see: Hemodialysis access procedures)
  (Surgery)
• Renal failure - chronic-dialysis access (see: Hemodialysis access procedures)
  (Surgery)
• Renal failure - chronic-hemodialysis access (see: Hemodialysis access - self care)
  (Self-Care)
• Renal failure - dialysis centers (see: Dialysis centers - what to expect)
  (Special Topic)
• Renal failure - end stage (see: End-stage kidney disease)
  (Condition)
• Renal failure - hemodialysis (see: Dialysis - hemodialysis)
  (Special Topic)
• Renal failure - peritoneal dialysis (see: Dialysis - peritoneal)
  (Surgery)
• Renal pelvis or ureter cancer
  (Condition)
• Renal replacement therapy (see: Dialysis - peritoneal)
  (Surgery)
• Renal replacement therapy - dialysis centers (see: Dialysis centers - what to expect)
  (Special Topic)
• Renal replacement therapy - hemodialysis (see: Dialysis - hemodialysis)
  (Special Topic)
• Renal replacement therapy - peritoneal dialysis (see: Dialysis - peritoneal)
  (Surgery)
• Renal scan
  (Medical Test)
• Renal transplant (see: Kidney transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Renal biopsy (see: Kidney biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Renogram (see: Renal scan)
  (Medical Test)
• Reperfusion therapy (see: Thrombolytic therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Replacement - shoulder (see: Shoulder replacement)
  (Surgery)
• Resection of part of the small intestine (see: Small bowel resection)
  (Surgery)
• Resources - Alzheimer (see: Alzheimer disease - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - Alzheimer's (see: Alzheimer disease - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (see: Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - cancer (see: Cancer - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - colon cancer (see: Colorectal cancer - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - colorectal cancer (see: Colorectal cancer - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - diabetes (see: Diabetes – resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - elder care (see: Elder care - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Resources - heart disease (see: Heart disease - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Respiration slowed or stopped (see: Breathing - slowed or stopped)
  (Symptoms)
• Respirator - health care agent (see: Health care agents)
  (Special Topic)
• Respirator - treatments that prolong life (see: Deciding about treatments that prolong life)
  (Special Topic)
• Respiratory arrest (see: Breathing - slowed or stopped)
  (Symptoms)
• Respiratory failure - ABG (see: Blood gases)
  (Medical Test)
• Respiratory infection - bronchitis (see: Bronchitis)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Respiratory infection - cold (see: Common cold )
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Respiratory rate - rapid and deep (see: Hyperventilation)
  (Symptoms)
• Respiratory rate - rapid and shallow (see: Rapid shallow breathing)
  (Symptoms)
• Resting metabolism rate (RMR) (see: Can you boost your metabolism?)
  (Special Topic)
• Restless legs syndrome
  (Condition)
• Reteplase (see: Thrombolytic therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Retinal artery occlusion
  (Condition)
• Retinal detachment
  (Condition)
• Retinal detachment repair
  (Surgery)
• Retinal vein occlusion - intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)
  (Surgery)
• Retinal vein occlusion-intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)
  (Surgery)
• Retinopathy - diabetic (see: Diabetes and eye disease)
  (Condition)
• Retinopathy - intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)
  (Surgery)
• Retinopathy - vision loss (see: Living with vision loss)
  (Self-Care)
• Retropubic sling (see: Urinary incontinence - tension-free vaginal tape)
  (Surgery)
• Retrosternal thyroid surgery
  (Surgery)

Rh

• Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair (see: Retinal detachment repair)
  (Surgery)
• Rheumatic aortic stenosis (see: Aortic stenosis)
  (Condition)
• Rheumatic fever - aortic stenosis (see: Aortic stenosis)
  (Condition)
• Rheumatoid arthritis
  (Condition)
• Rheumatoid arthritis
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Rheumatoid arthritis - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Rheumatoid factor (RF)
  (Medical Test)
• Rhinophyma
  (Condition)
• Rhinoscopy (see: Nasal endoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Rhinosinusitis (see: Sinusitis)
  (Condition)
• Rhinosinusitis - InDepth (see: Sinusitis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Rhytid (see: Wrinkles)
  (Symptoms)
• Rhytidectomy (see: Facelift)
  (Surgery)

Ri

• Right hemicolectomy (see: Large bowel resection)
  (Surgery)
• Right upper quadrant sonogram (see: Abdominal ultrasound)
  (Medical Test)
• Right ventricular assist device (see: Ventricular assist device)
  (Surgery)
• Right-sided heart failure - cor pulmonale (see: Heart failure)
  (Condition)
• Right-sided heart failure - cor pulmonale - InDepth (see: Heart failure - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Rigid sigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Ringing in the ears (see: Tinnitus)
  (Symptoms)
• Risedronate (Actonel) (see: Medicines for osteoporosis)
  (Self-Care)
• Risks of hip and knee replacement
  (Discharge)
• Risks of tobacco
  (Special Topic)

Rl

• RLS (see: Restless legs syndrome)
  (Condition)

Ro

• Robot assisted coronary artery bypass (see: Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Robot-assisted coronary artery bypass (see: Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Robotic esophagectomy (see: Esophagectomy - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Rodent ulcer (see: Basal cell skin cancer)
  (Condition)
• Roll patients in bed (see: Turning patients over in bed)
  (Self-Care)
• Rollerball ablation (see: Endometrial ablation)
  (Surgery)
• Romosozumab (Evenity) (see: Medicines for osteoporosis)
  (Self-Care)
• Rosuvastatin (Crestor) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Rosuvastatin (Crestor®) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Rotator cuff problems
  (Condition)
• Rotator cuff tendinitis (see: Rotator cuff problems)
  (Condition)
• Rotator cuff tendinitis (see: Tendinitis)
  (Condition)
• Rotavirus infection (see: Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu))
  (Condition)
• Rotavirus infection - gastroenteritis (see: Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu))
  (Condition)
• Rotavirus vaccine - what you need to know
  (Special Topic)
• Roughage (see: Fiber)
  (Nutrition)
• Roundback (see: Kyphosis)
  (Condition)
• Routine eye examination (see: Standard eye exam)
  (Medical Test)
• Routine urine test (see: Urinalysis)
  (Medical Test)

Rs

• RSDS (see: Complex regional pain syndrome)
  (Condition)

Ru

• Runner's knee (see: Anterior knee pain)
  (Condition)
• Rupture (see: Hernia)
  (Condition)
• Ruptured disk (see: Herniated disk)
  (Condition)
• Ruptured disk - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)
  (Special Topic)

Rv

• RVAD (see: Ventricular assist device)
  (Surgery)