Sa
- Saccular aneurysm - endovascular (see: Endovascular embolization)(Surgery)
- Saccular aneurysm repair - discharge (see: Brain aneurysm repair - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Self-Care)
- Safety - preventing head injury (see: Preventing head injuries in children)(Self-Care)
- Safety in the home (see: Preventing falls)(Self-Care)
- Sagittal craniectomy - discharge (see: Craniosynostosis repair - discharge )(Discharge)
- Same day surgery - child (see: The day of surgery for your child)(Self-Care)
- Same day surgery - adult (see: The day of your surgery - adult)(Self-Care)
- Same-day surgery - adult (see: The day of your surgery - adult)(Self-Care)
- Same-day surgery - child (see: The day of surgery for your child)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Sarcoidosis - nervous system (see: Neurosarcoidosis)(Condition)
- (Special Topic)
Sb
- SBRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)(Surgery)
- SBRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)(Surgery)
Sc
- Scams - cancer treatment (see: Protecting yourself from cancer scams)(Special Topic)
- Scan - carotid duplex (see: Carotid duplex)(Medical Test)
- Scheuermann disease (see: Kyphosis)(Condition)
- Scheuermann's disease (see: Kyphosis)(Condition)
- SCI (see: Spinal injury)(Injury)
- SCI (see: Spinal cord trauma)(Condition)
- SCI - autonomic dysreflexia (see: Autonomic dysreflexia)(Condition)
- Sciatic nerve dysfunction (see: Sciatica)(Condition)
- Sciatic nerve dysfunction - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (Condition)
- Sciatica - herniated disk (see: Herniated disk)(Condition)
- Sciatica - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Sciatica - lifting (see: Lifting and bending the right way)(Self-Care)
- Sciatica - managing (see: Managing your chronic back pain)(Self-Care)
- Sciatica - returning to sports (see: Returning to sports after a back injury)(Self-Care)
- Sciatica - sports (see: Back pain and sports)(Self-Care)
- Sciatica - lifting (see: Lifting and bending the right way)(Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- (In-Depth)
- Scoliosis - Rett syndrome (see: Rett syndrome)(Condition)
- Screening - testicular cancer - self-exam (see: Testicular self-exam)(Medical Test)
Sd
- SDAT (see: Alzheimer disease)(Condition)
- SDAT - InDepth (see: Alzheimer disease - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- SDM (see: Shared decision making)(Special Topic)
Se
- (Condition)
- Secondary seizures (see: Seizures)(Symptoms)
- Sedative - substance use (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)(Special Topic)
- Seizure - absence (see: Absence seizure)(Condition)
- Seizure - EEG (see: EEG)(Medical Test)
- Seizure - fever induced (see: Febrile seizures)(Condition)
- Seizure - generalized (see: Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure)(Condition)
- Seizure - generalized - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )(Discharge)
- Seizure - grand mal (see: Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure)(Condition)
- Seizure - grand mal - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )(Discharge)
- Seizure - partial (focal) (see: Focal seizure)(Condition)
- Seizure - partial (focal) - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )(Discharge)
- Seizure - petit mal (see: Absence seizure)(Condition)
- Seizure - reactive (see: Seizures)(Symptoms)
- Seizure - secondary (see: Seizures)(Symptoms)
- Seizure - temporal lobe - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )(Discharge)
- Seizure - tonic-clonic (see: Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure)(Condition)
- Seizure - tonic-clonic - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge )(Discharge)
- Seizure - what to ask your doctor (see: Epilepsy in adults - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- Seizure disorder (see: Epilepsy)(Condition)
- Seizure disorder - children (see: Epilepsy in children)(Condition)
- Seizure disorder - InDepth (see: Epilepsy - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Seizure disorder in children - discharge (see: Epilepsy in children - discharge)(Discharge)
- Seizure disorder - children (see: Epilepsy in children)(Condition)
- (Alt. Medicine)
- (Symptoms)
- Seizures - what to ask your doctor - adult (see: Epilepsy in adults - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- Seizures - what to ask your doctor - child (see: Epilepsy in children - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Self-examination of the breast (see: Breast self-exam)(Special Topic)
- Self-intermittent catheterization (see: Self catheterization - female)(Self-Care)
- Self-intermittent catheterization (see: Self catheterization - male)(Self-Care)
- Self-intermittent cathterization (see: Self catheterization - female)(Self-Care)
- Semantic dementia (see: Frontotemporal dementia)(Condition)
- Senile dementia (see: Dementia)(Alt. Medicine)
- Senile dementia - Alzheimer type (SDAT) (see: Alzheimer disease)(Condition)
- Senile dementia - Alzheimer type (SDAT) - InDepth (see: Alzheimer disease - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Senile dementia - Alzheimer's type (SDAT) (see: Alzheimer disease)(Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Sensory loss (see: Numbness and tingling)(Symptoms)
- Serous labyrinthitis - aftercare (see: Labyrinthitis - aftercare )(Self-Care)
- Sexual dysfunction - male (see: Erection problems)(Condition)
Sh
- Shaken baby syndrome - discharge (see: Brain injury - discharge )(Discharge)
- Shaking (see: Tremor)(Symptoms)
- Shaking - drug tremor (see: Drug-induced tremor)(Condition)
- Shaking - essential tremor (see: Essential tremor)(Condition)
- Shaking - self-care (see: Tremor - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Shaking palsy (see: Parkinson disease)(Condition)
- Shaking palsy - discharge (see: Parkinson disease - discharge)(Discharge)
- Shaking palsy - InDepth (see: Parkinson disease - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (Special Topic)
- (Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- Shingles - pain (see: Postherpetic neuralgia - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Shingles and chickenpox (see: Varicella-zoster virus)(Alt. Medicine)
- (In-Depth)
- Shock therapy (see: Electroconvulsive therapy)(Surgery)
- Shock treatment (see: Electroconvulsive therapy)(Surgery)
- Shoulder-hand syndrome (see: Complex regional pain syndrome)(Condition)
- Shunt - ventriculoperitoneal (see: Ventriculoperitoneal shunting)(Surgery)
- Shunt - ventriculoperitoneal - discharge (see: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt - discharge)(Discharge)
- Shunt revision (see: Ventriculoperitoneal shunting)(Surgery)
- Shunt revision - discharge (see: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt - discharge)(Discharge)
- Shy-Drager syndrome (see: Multiple system atrophy - parkinsonian type)(Condition)
- Shy-McGee-Drager syndrome (see: Multiple system atrophy - parkinsonian type)(Condition)
Si
- (Medical Test)
- Sigmoidoscopy - flexible (see: Sigmoidoscopy)(Medical Test)
- Simvastatin (Zocor) (see: How to take statins)(Special Topic)
- Simvastatin (Zocor®) (see: How to take statins)(Special Topic)
- (Alt. Medicine)
- Sixth nerve palsy (see: Cranial mononeuropathy VI)(Condition)
Sk
- Skilled nursing - home care (see: Home health care )(Self-Care)
- Skilled nursing - home health (see: Home health care )(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Skin cancer - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)(Special Topic)
- Skin mole - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Skull radiography (see: Skull x-ray)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
Sl
- (Special Topic)
- Sleep apnea - sleep study (see: Polysomnography)(Medical Test)
- Sleep disorder - insomnia (see: Insomnia)(Condition)
- Sleep disorder - insomnia - InDepth (see: Insomnia - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Sleep disruptive behaviors (see: Sleep disorders)(Condition)
- Sleep hygiene - insomnia (see: Insomnia)(Condition)
- Sleep hygiene - insomnia - InDepth (see: Insomnia - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Sleep issues (see: Insomnia)(Condition)
- Sleep issues - InDepth (see: Insomnia - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Sleep rhythm (see: Sleep disorders)(Condition)
- Sleep study (see: Polysomnography)(Medical Test)
- Sleeplessness (see: Insomnia)(Alt. Medicine)
- Slipped disk (see: Herniated disk)(Condition)
- Slipped disk - lifting (see: Lifting and bending the right way)(Self-Care)
- Slow involuntary movements of large muscle groups (see: Movement - uncontrolled or slow)(Symptoms)
- Slurred speech - dysarthria (see: Communicating with someone with dysarthria)(Self-Care)
Sm
- (Symptoms)
- Smokeless tobacco - weight gain (see: Weight gain after quitting smoking: What to do)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Smoking cessation - weight gain (see: Weight gain after quitting smoking: What to do)(Self-Care)
Sn
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- SNHL (see: Sensorineural deafness)(Symptoms)
Sp
- (Condition)
- Spasmodic torticollis (see: Torticollis)(Condition)
- Spasms of the hands or feet (see: Hand or foot spasms)(Symptoms)
- (Condition)
- Spastic diplegia (see: Cerebral palsy)(Condition)
- Spastic hemiplegia (see: Cerebral palsy)(Condition)
- Spastic paralysis (see: Cerebral palsy)(Condition)
- Spastic quadriplegia (see: Cerebral palsy)(Condition)
- (Symptoms)
- Speech and language disorder - aphasia (see: Communicating with someone with aphasia)(Self-Care)
- Speech and language disorder - dysarthria care (see: Communicating with someone with dysarthria)(Self-Care)
- Speech disorder - apraxia (see: Apraxia)(Condition)
- Speech disorder - spasmodic dysphonia (see: Spasmodic dysphonia)(Condition)
- Speech disorder - stuttering (see: Speech disorders - children)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Sphygmomanometry (see: Blood pressure measurement)(Medical Test)
- Spielmeyer-Vogt (see: Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCL))(Condition)
- Spina bifida repair (see: Meningocele repair)(Surgery)
- Spinal abscess (see: Epidural abscess)(Condition)
- Spinal cord injury (see: Spinal cord trauma)(Condition)
- Spinal cord injury (see: Spinal injury)(Injury)
- Spinal cord injury - autonomic dysreflexia (see: Autonomic dysreflexia)(Condition)
- Spinal cord injury, SCI (see: Spinal injury)(Injury)
- (Condition)
- Spinal CT (see: Lumbosacral spine CT)(Medical Test)
- Spinal curvature (see: Scoliosis)(Condition)
- Spinal curvature - InDepth (see: Scoliosis - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Spinal dysraphism repair (see: Meningocele repair)(Surgery)
- (Surgery)
- Spinal fusion - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Injury)
- Spinal microdiskectomy (see: Diskectomy)(Surgery)
- Spinal microdiskectomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Spinal stenosis - fusion (see: Spinal fusion)(Surgery)
- Spinal stenosis - managing (see: Managing your chronic back pain)(Self-Care)
- Spinal stenosis - returning to sports (see: Returning to sports after a back injury)(Self-Care)
- Spinal tap (see: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- (Discharge)
- Spine surgery - diskectomy (see: Diskectomy)(Surgery)
- Spine surgery - diskectomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Spine surgery - foraminotomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Spine surgery - laminectomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Spine surgery - spinal fusion (see: Spinal fusion)(Surgery)
- Spine surgery - spinal fusion - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Split night polysomnography (see: Polysomnography)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Sponge bath (see: Bathing a patient in bed )(Self-Care)
- SPT (see: Suprapubic catheter care)(Self-Care)
Sq
- SQ injections (see: Subcutaneous (SQ) injections)(Self-Care)
- Squamous cell - recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)(Special Topic)
- Squamous cell - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)(Special Topic)
- Squamous cell - targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)(Special Topic)
- Squamous cell-recurrence (see: What if cancer comes back?)(Special Topic)
- Squamous cell-targeted (see: Targeted therapy: questions to ask your doctor)(Special Topic)
- Squamous intraepithelial lesion - Pap (see: Pap test)(Medical Test)
Sr
- SRS (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)(Surgery)
- SRS (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)(Surgery)
- SRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)(Surgery)
- SRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)(Surgery)
Ss
- SSPE (see: Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis)(Condition)
St
- Stammering (see: Speech disorders - children)(Condition)
- (Medical Test)
- Standard isolation precautions (see: Isolation precautions)(Special Topic)
- Standard ophthalmic exam (see: Standard eye exam)(Medical Test)
- (Special Topic)
- Statin (see: How to take statins)(Special Topic)
- Staying active - burning calories (see: Ways to burn more calories every day)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Stenosis - carotid (see: Carotid artery disease)(Condition)
- Stereotactic body radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)(Surgery)
- Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)-radiation therapy (see: Radiation therapy)(Special Topic)
- Stereotactic brain biopsy (see: Brain surgery)(Surgery)
- Stereotactic brain biopsy - discharge (see: Brain surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Stereotactic craniotomy (see: Brain surgery)(Surgery)
- Stereotactic craniotomy - discharge (see: Brain surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)(Surgery)
- (Surgery)
- (Discharge)
- (Surgery)
- Stereotactic radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)(Surgery)
- Stereotactic radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)(Surgery)
- Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT)-radiation therapy (see: Radiation therapy)(Special Topic)
- Stereotactic radiotherapy - discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Sterile gloves (see: Sterile technique)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Stiff neck (see: Neck pain)(Symptoms)
- Stimulant - substance use (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)(Special Topic)
- Stomach tube insertion-discharge (see: PEG tube insertion - discharge)(Discharge)
- Stones and kidney - self-care (see: Percutaneous urinary procedures - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Self-Care)
- Stress - managing (see: Learn to manage stress)(Special Topic)
- Stress - recognizing (see: Learn to manage stress)(Special Topic)
- Stress - relaxation techniques (see: Learn to manage stress)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Stress incontinence - care at home (see: When you have urinary incontinence)(Self-Care)
- Stress urinary incontinence (see: Urinary incontinence - what to ask your doctor)(Doctor Questions)
- Strip craniectomy - discharge (see: Craniosynostosis repair - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Alt. Medicine)
- (Condition)
- Stroke - aphasia (see: Communicating with someone with aphasia)(Self-Care)
- Stroke - AVM (see: Cerebral arteriovenous malformation)(Condition)
- Stroke - butter (see: Butter, margarine, and cooking oils)(Self-Care)
- Stroke - carotid artery (see: Carotid artery disease)(Condition)
- Stroke - carotid duplex (see: Carotid duplex)(Medical Test)
- Stroke - cholesterol and lifestyle (see: Cholesterol and lifestyle)(Self-Care)
- Stroke - CTA neck (see: CT angiography - head and neck)(Medical Test)
- Stroke - dietary fats (see: Dietary fats explained)(Self-Care)
- Stroke - dietary fats: Atherosclerosis - dietary fats (see: Dietary fats explained)(Self-Care)
- (Discharge)
- Stroke - hemorrhagic (see: Stroke)(Condition)
- Stroke - hemorrhagic - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )(Discharge)
- Stroke - hemorrhagic - InDepth (see: Stroke - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (In-Depth)
- Stroke - ischemic (see: Stroke)(Condition)
- Stroke - ischemic - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )(Discharge)
- Stroke - ischemic - InDepth (see: Stroke - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Stroke - monounsaturated fat (see: Facts about monounsaturated fats)(Special Topic)
- Stroke - polyunsaturated fat (see: Facts about polyunsaturated fats)(Special Topic)
- Stroke - prevention (see: Stroke risk factors)(Self-Care)
- Stroke - prevention (see: Preventing stroke)(Special Topic)
- Stroke - saturated fat (see: Facts about saturated fats)(Special Topic)
- Stroke - trans fat (see: Facts about trans fats)(Special Topic)
- Stroke - transient (see: Transient ischemic attacks)(Alt. Medicine)
- (Self-Care)
- Stroke secondary to atrial fibrillation - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )(Discharge)
- Stroke-CTA head (see: CT angiography - head and neck)(Medical Test)
- Stroke-CTA neck (see: CT angiography - head and neck)(Medical Test)
- Stuporous (see: Decreased alertness)(Symptoms)
Su
- Sub-acute rehab (see: Choosing a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility)(Self-Care)
- Sub-Q injections (see: Subcutaneous (SQ) injections)(Self-Care)
- Subacute sclerosing leukoencephalitis (see: Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Subarachnoid bleeding (see: Subarachnoid hemorrhage)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Subclavian port (see: Central venous catheters - ports)(Discharge)
- (Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Subdural hematoma - chronic (see: Chronic subdural hematoma)(Condition)
- Subdural hemorrhage (see: Subdural hematoma )(Condition)
- Subdural hemorrhage - chronic (see: Chronic subdural hematoma)(Condition)
- Subdural hygroma (see: Chronic subdural hematoma)(Condition)
- Subfalcine herniation (see: Brain herniation)(Condition)
- Substance abuse - amphetamines (see: Substance use - amphetamines)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse - cocaine (see: Substance use - cocaine)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse - inhalants (see: Substance use - inhalants)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse - LSD (see: Substance use - LSD)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse - marijuana (see: Substance use - marijuana)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse - phencyclidine (see: Substance use - phencyclidine (PCP))(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse - prescription drugs (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse - teenagers (see: Teenagers and drugs)(Special Topic)
- Substance abuse-teenages: (see: Teenagers and drugs)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Substance use disorder - prescription drugs (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)(Special Topic)
- Subthalamic deep brain stimulation (see: Deep brain stimulation)(Surgery)
- Sudden increased intracranial pressure (see: Increased intracranial pressure)(Condition)
- Sudeck atrophy (see: Complex regional pain syndrome)(Condition)
- Sudeck's atrophy (see: Complex regional pain syndrome)(Condition)
- Sundowning - care (see: Dementia - behavior and sleep problems)(Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- Suprapubic tube (see: Indwelling catheter care)(Self-Care)
- Surgery - brain (see: Brain surgery)(Surgery)
- Surgery - brain - discharge (see: Brain surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Surgery - carpal tunnel (see: Carpal tunnel release )(Surgery)
- Surgery - compartment syndrome (see: Compartment syndrome)(Condition)
- Surgery - quitting smoking (see: Smoking and surgery)(Self-Care)
- Surgery - quitting tobacco (see: Smoking and surgery)(Self-Care)
- Surgical incision care (see: Surgical wound care - closed)(Self-Care)
- Surgical procedure - adult (see: The day of your surgery - adult)(Self-Care)
- Surgical procedure - child (see: The day of surgery for your child)(Self-Care)
- Surgical wound - wound center (see: Wound care centers)(Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- (Default)
- Survival - cancer (see: Understanding your cancer prognosis)(Special Topic)
- Survival curve (see: Understanding your cancer prognosis)(Special Topic)
Sw
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
Sy
- Sympathetic hyperreflexia (see: Autonomic dysreflexia)(Condition)
- Symptoms of drug use in teenagers (see: Teenagers and drugs)(Special Topic)
- Synostectomy - discharge (see: Craniosynostosis repair - discharge )(Discharge)
- Syphilis - neurosyphilis (see: Neurosyphilis)(Condition)
- Syphilitic myeloneuropathy (see: Tabes dorsalis)(Condition)
- Syphilitic myelopathy (see: Tabes dorsalis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Syrinx (see: Syringomyelia)(Condition)
- Systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID) (see: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS))(Condition)
- Systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID) - InDepth (see: Chronic fatigue syndrome - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Systolic blood pressure (see: Blood pressure measurement)(Medical Test)