Cytoscopy
This patient education program explains the benefits and risks of cystoscopy. It also reviews the anatomy of the urinary tract and what the procedure involves. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (Spanish)
This patient education program explains what a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is, including its benefits and risks. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Hysterectomy
This patient education program reviews female reproductive anatomy, symptoms, and treatments, including the benefits and risks of a hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus, for treating certain gynecological diseases. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Hemorrhoid Surgery
This patient education program explains what hemorrhoids are, symptoms, alternative treatments, as well as the benefits and risks of surgery. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Psoriasis (Spanish)
This patient education program explains psoriasis, the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the benefits and risks of different treatment options. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Macular Degeneration (Spanish)
This patient education program discusses age-related macular degeneration including the causes, risks, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and management of the disease. It also reviews the anatomy of the eye and vision. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Mammogram
This patient education program reviews the benefits and limitations of mammography in diagnosis of breast cancer. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
This patient education program reviews the benefits and risks of diagnostic laparoscopy. It also discusses when the procedure is needed and what to expect before, during, and after. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Myelogram
This patient education program reviews the anatomy of the spine, the use of myelograms to diagnose problems with the spinal nerves or spinal cord, and the benefits and risks of this procedure. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed ...
Myelogram (Spanish)
This patient education program reviews the anatomy of the spine, the use of myelograms to diagnose problems with the spinal nerves or spinal cord, and the benefits and risks of this procedure. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed ...
Aorto-bifemoral Bypass
This patient education program reviews the anatomy, symptoms, and treatments for arterial occlusive diseases, including the benefits and risks of aorto-bifemoral bypass surgery. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Carotid Endarterectomy
This patient education program reviews the anatomy of the carotid arteries, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of carotid stenosis, including the benefits and risks of surgery. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient ...
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal Surgery) (Spanish)
This patient education program reviews the anatomy of the gallbladder, symptoms of gallstones, treatment options, and the benefits and risks of cholecystectomy. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
This patient education program explains the benefits and risks of coronary artery bypass graft surgery for the treatment of coronary arteriosclerosis. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Ganglion Cysts (Spanish)
This patient education program discusses ganglion cysts including their anatomy, symptoms, treatments, surgical treatment, and the benefits and risks of surgery. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Prostate Cancer - Radiation Therapy (Spanish)
This patient education program explains the benefits and risks of radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Mammogram (Spanish)
This patient education program reviews the benefits and limitations of mammography in diagnosis of breast cancer. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Menopause
This patient education program discusses menopause including the signs and symptoms, and ways to cope with them. It also reviews the anatomy of the female reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, the role of estrogen, and the benefits and risks of hormone supplements. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Sinus Surgery
This patient education program explains the benefits and risks of sinus surgery. It reviews sinus anatomy, causes, diagnosis, and treatments for sinus problems. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Sinus Surgery (Spanish)
This patient education program explains the benefits and risks of sinus surgery. It reviews sinus anatomy, causes, diagnosis, and treatments for sinus problems. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.