Health Encyclopedia

At MedStar Harbor Hospital, we believe an informed patient is one of the essential ingredients to better health and healing. That’s why we’ve provided this patient-friendly health information resource.

The health information on A.D.A.M. is not intended to replace the advice of licensed medical professionals. Serious health concerns should be discussed with your personal physician. To find a doctor at MedStar Harbor Hospital, please call 410-350-2563.

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Read in-depth prevention tips, diagnosis and treatment information, breaking health news and more.

Take one of 16 Health Risk Assessments to get recommendations based on your specific health risks:

Conditions

Lifestyle

Care Guides provide step-by-step information on living with a chronic condition such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and more.

The Health Encyclopedia is a continuously updated database of more than 1,600 diseases and conditions, injuries, symptoms, medical tests and surgeries.

Try these Wellness Tools — interactive calculators to help track and evaluate the following:

Body Mass Index

Calorie Burner

Target Heart Rate

Drug Notes contains up-to-date information about generic and brand name medications. Includes instructions on how to take medications, side effects and more.

Drug Interactions helps consumers check for interactions between prescription drugs, over the counter medications, and supplements.