Ailment, Get a Video Explanation.

Interactive Sites on Medical Information The tutorials listed below are interactive health education resources from the Patient Education Institute<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/medlineplus/leavemedplus.pl?theURL=http://www.patient-education.com>. Using animated graphics each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read language. You can also listen to the tutorial. JUST CLICK ON A SPECIFIC AILMENT NOTE: These tutorials require a special Flash plug-in, version 6 or above... If you do not have Flash, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start the tutorial. * Diseases and Conditions * Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/abdominalaorticaneurysm/htm/index.htm> * Acne<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/acne/htm/index.htm> * AIDS<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/aids/htm/index.htm> * Allergies to Dust Mites<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/allergiestodustmites/htm/index.htm> * Alopecia<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/alopecia/htm/index.htm> * Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/amyotrophiclateralsclerosis/htm/index.htm> (ALS) * Angina<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/angina/htm/index.htm> * Anthrax<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/anthrax/htm/index.htm> * Arrhythmias<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/arrhythmias/htm/index.htm> * Arthritis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/arthritis/htm/index.htm> * Asthma<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/asthma/htm/index.htm> * Atrial Fibrillation<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/atrialfibrillation/htm/index.htm> * Avian Influenza<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/avianflu/htm/index.htm> * Back Pain - How to Prevent<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/howtopreventbackpain/htm/index.htm> * Bell's Palsy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/bellspalsy/htm/index.htm> * Brain Cancer<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/braincancer/htm/index.htm> * Breast Cancer<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/breastcancer/htm/index.htm> * Burns<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/burns/htm/index...htm> * Cataracts<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cataracts/htm/index.htm> * Cerebral Palsy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cerebralpalsy/htm/index.htm> * Cold Sores <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/coldsores/htm/index.htm> (Herpes) * Colon Cancer<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/coloncancer/htm/index.htm> * Congestive Heart Failure<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/congestiveheartfailure/htm/index.htm> * COPD <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/copd/htm/index.htm> (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) * Crohn's Disease<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/crohnsdisease/htm/index.htm> * Cystic Fibrosis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cysticfibrosis/htm/index.htm> * Depression<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/depression/htm/index.htm> * Diabetes - Eye Complications<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/diabeteseyecomplications/htm/index.htm> * Diabetes - Foot Care<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/diabetesfootcare/htm/index.htm> * Diabetes - Introduction<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/diabetesintroduction/htm/index.htm> * Diabetes - Meal Planning<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/diabetesmealplanning/htm/index.htm> * Diverticulosis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/diverticulosis/htm/index.htm> * Endometriosis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/endometriosis/htm/index.htm> * Epstein Barr <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/epsteinbarrvirusmono/htm/index.htm> (Mononucleosis) * Erectile Dysfunction<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/erectiledysfunctionyourchoices/htm/index.htm> * Fibromyalgia<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/fibromyalgia/htm/index.htm> * Flashes and Floaters<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/flashesandfloaters/htm/index.htm> * Fractures and Sprains<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/fracturesandsprains/htm/index.htm> * Ganglion Cysts<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ganglioncysts/htm/index.htm> * Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/gerd/htm/index.htm> (GERD) * Glaucoma<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/glaucoma/htm/index.htm> * Gout<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/gout/htm/index.htm> * Hearing Loss<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hearingloss/htm/index.htm> * Heart Attack<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/heartattack/htm/index.htm> * Hepatitis B<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hepatitisb/htm/index.htm> * Hepatitis C<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hepatitisc/htm/index.htm> * Hypertension <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hypertension/htm/index.htm> (High Blood Pressure) * Hypoglycemia<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hypoglycemia/htm/index.htm> * Incisional Hernia<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/incisionalhernia/htm/index.htm> * Influenza<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/influenza/htm/index.htm> * Inguinal Hernia<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/inguinalhernia/htm/index.htm> * Irritable Bowel Syndrome<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/irritablebowelsyndrome/htm/index.htm> * Kidney Failure<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/kidneyfailure/htm/index.htm> * Kidney Stones<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/kidneystones/htm/index.htm> * Leishmaniasis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/leishmaniasis/htm/index.htm> * Leukemia<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/leukemia/htm/index.htm> * Low Testosterone<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/lowtestosterone/htm/index.htm> * Lung Cancer<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/lungcancer/htm/index.htm> * Lupus<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/lupus/htm/index...htm> * Lyme Disease<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/lymedisease/htm/index.htm> * Macular Degeneration<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/maculardegeneration/htm/index.htm> * Malaria<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/malaria/htm/index.htm> * Melanoma<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/melanoma/htm/index.htm> * Meningitis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/meningitis/htm/index.htm> * Menopause<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/menopauseintroduction/htm/index.htm> * Migraine Headache<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/headacheandmigraine/htm/index.htm> * Mitral Valve Prolapse<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/mitralvalveprolapse/htm/index.htm> * Multiple Myeloma<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/multiplemyeloma/htm/index.htm> * Multiple Sclerosis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/multiplesclerosis/htm/index.htm> * Myasthenia Gravis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/myastheniagravis/htm/index.htm> * Osteoarthritis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/osteoarthritis/htm/index.htm> * Osteoporosis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/osteoporosis/htm/index.htm> * Otitis Media<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/otitismedia/htm/index.htm> * Ovarian Cancer<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ovariancancer/htm/index.htm> * Ovarian Cysts<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ovariancysts/htm/index.htm> * Pancreatitis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/pancreatitis/htm/index.htm> * Parkinson's Disease<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/parkinsonsdisease/htm/index.htm> * Pneumonia<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/pneumonia/htm/index.htm> * Prostate Cancer - What is it?<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/whatisprostatecancer/htm/index.htm> * Psoriasis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/psoriasis/htm/index.htm> * Retinal Tear and Detachment<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/retinaltearanddetachment/htm/index.htm> * Rheumatoid Arthritis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/rheumatoidarthritis/htm/index.htm> * Rotator Cuff Injuries<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/rotatorcuffinjuries/htm/index.htm> * Sarcoidosis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/sacroidosis/htm/index.htm> * Scabies<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/scabies/htm/index.htm> * Seizures and Epilepsy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/seizuresandepilepsy/htm/index.htm> * Sexually Transmitted Diseases<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/sexuallytransmitteddiseases/htm/index.htm> * Shingles<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/shingles/htm/index.htm> * Skin Cancer<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/skincancerandmelanoma/htm/index.htm> * Sleep Disorders<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/sleepdisorders/htm/index.htm> * Smallpox<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/smallpox/htm/index.htm> * Spinal Cord Injury<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/spinalcordinjury/htm/index.htm> * Temporomandibular Joint Disorders <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/temporomandibularjointdisorders/htm/index.htm> (TMJ) * Tennis Elbow<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/tenniselbow/htm/index.htm> * Tinnitus<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/tinnitus/htm/index.htm> * Trigeminal Neuralgia<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/trigeminalneuralgia/htm/index.htm> * Tuberculosis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/tuberculosis/htm/index.htm> * Ulcerative Colitis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ulcerativecolitis/htm/index.htm> * Umbilical Hernia<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/umbilicalhernia/htm/index.htm> * Uterine Fibroids<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/uterinefibroids/htm/index.htm> * Varicose Veins<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/varicoseveins/htm/index.htm> * Vasculitis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/vasculitis/htm/index.htm> * Warts<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/warts/htm/index...htm> * Tests and Diagnostic Procedures * Amniocentesis<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/amniocentesis/htm/index.htm> * Barium Enema<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/bariumenema/htm/index.htm> * Bone Densitometry<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/bonedensitometry/htm/index.htm> * Breast Lumps - Biopsy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/breastlumpsbiopsy/htm/index.htm> * Bronchoscopy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/bronchoscopy/htm/index.htm> * Colonoscopy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/colonoscopy/htm/index.htm> * Colposcopy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/colposcopy/htm/index.htm> * Coronary Angiogram and Angioplasty<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/coronaryangiographyandpossibleangioplasty/htm/index.htm> * CT Scan <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ctscan/htm/index.htm> (CAT Scan) * Cystoscopy - Female<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cystoscopyfemale/htm/index.htm> * Cystoscopy - Male<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cystoscopymale/htm/index.htm> * Echocardiogram<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/echocardiogram/htm/index.htm> * Echocardiography Stress Test<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/echocardiography/htm/index.htm> * IVP <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ivp/htm/index.htm> (Intra Venous Pyelogram) * Knee Arthroscopy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/kneearthroscopy/htm/index.htm> * Laparoscopy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/laparoscopy/htm/index.htm> * Mammogram<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/mammogram/htm/index.htm> * MRI<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/mri/htm/index.htm> * Myelogram<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/myelogram/htm/index.htm> * Newborn Screening<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/newbornscreening/htm/index.htm> * Pap Smear<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/papsmear/htm/index.htm> * Shoulder Arthroscopy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/shoulderarthroscopy/htm/index.htm> * Sigmoidoscopy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/sigmoidoscopy/htm/index.htm> * Ultrasound<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ultrasound/htm/index.htm> * Upper GI Endoscopy * Surgery and Treatment Procedures * Aorto-Bifemoral Bypass<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/aortobifemoralbypass/htm/index.htm> * Cardiac Rehabilitation<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cardiacrehabilitation/htm/index.htm> * Carotid Endarterectomy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/carotidendarterectomy/htm/index.htm> * Carpal Tunnel Syndrome<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/carpaltunnelsyndromeopensurgery/htm/index.htm> * Chemotherapy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/chemotherapyintroduction/htm/index.htm> * Cholecystectomy - Open Laparoscopic <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cholecystectomyopenandlaparoscopic/htm/index.htm> (Gallbladder Removal Surgery) * Clinical Trials<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cancerclinicaltrials/htm/index.htm> * Colon Cancer Surgery<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/coloncancersurgery/htm/index.htm> * Colostomy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/colostomy/htm/index.htm> * Coronary Artery Bypass Graft <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/coronaryarterybypassgraft/htm/index.htm> (CABG) * C-Section<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/csection/htm/index.htm> * Dilation and Curettage <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/dilatationandcurettage/htm/index.htm> (D & C) * General Anesthesia<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/generalanesthesia/htm/index.htm> * Heart Valve Replacement<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/heartvalvereplacement/htm/index.htm> * Hemorrhoid Surgery<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hemorrhoidsurgery/htm/index.htm> * Hip Replacement<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hipreplacement/htm/index.htm> * Hip Replacement - Physical Therapy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hipreplacementphysicaltherapy/htm/index.htm> * Hysterectomy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hysterectomy/htm/index.htm> * Knee Replacement<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/kneereplacement/htm/index.htm> * LASIK<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/lasik/htm/index...htm> * Massage Therapy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/massagetherapy/htm/index.htm> * Neurosurgery - What is it?<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/whatisneurosurgery/htm/index.htm> * Open Heart Surgery - What to Expect?<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/openheartsurgerywhattoexpect/htm/index.htm> * Pacemakers<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/pacemakers/htm/index.htm> * Preparing for Surgery<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/preparingforsurgery/htm/index.htm> * Prostate Cancer - Radiation Therapy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/radiationtherapyforprostatecancer/htm/index.htm> * Shoulder Replacement<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/shoulderreplacement/htm/index.htm> * Sinus Surgery<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/sinussurgery/htm/index.htm> * Stroke Rehabilitation<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/strokerehabilitation/htm/index.htm> * Thyroid Surgery<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/thyroidsurgery/htm/index.htm> * Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/tonsillectomyadenoidectomy/htm/index.htm> * TURP <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/turp/htm/index.htm> (Prostate Surgery) * Vaginal Birth<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/vaginalbirth/htm/index.htm> * Vasectomy<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/vasectomy/htm/index.htm> * Prevention and Wellness * Back Exercises<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/backexercises/htm/index.htm> * Coumadin - 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