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Pacemaker for Bradycardia
Pacemaker for Heart Failure (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
Pacemaker Placement
Pacemaker Placement: Returning Home
Pacemaker: Living Well With It
Paget's Disease of Bone
Pain Control
Pain Control at the End of Life
Pain Control Diary
Pain Diary
Pain in a Spinal Cord Injury
Pain Management
Pain Management Clinic
Pain Management: Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Pump
Pain Relief for Fibromyalgia
Palliative Care
Pallidotomy (Posteroventral Pallidotomy) for Parkinson's Disease
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
Pancreatitis
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder: Should I Take Medicine?
Pap Test
Pap Test: Classification of Cell Changes
Pap Test: Should I Have Colposcopy if My Pap Test Shows Minor Cell Changes?
Paracentesis
Paraffin Wax for Arthritis
Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
Parathyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
Parathyroid Hormone
Parent or Smoker: How Does Your Child See You?
Parenting
Parkinson-Plus Syndromes
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease and Exercise
Parkinson's Disease and Freezing
Parkinson's Disease and Nutrition
Parkinson's Disease and Sexual Problems
Parkinson's Disease and Speech Problems
Parkinson's Disease and Tremors
Parkinson's Disease: Eating and Drooling Problems
Parkinson's Disease: Modifying Your Activities and Your Home
Parkinson's Disease: Movement Problems From Levodopa
Parkinson's Disease: Other Symptoms
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Thromboplastin Time
Partner Support During Pregnancy
Passing Tissue During Pregnancy
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Subluxation
Patellar Tracking Disorder
Patellar Tracking Disorder: Exercises
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patient Rights and HIPAA
Patty's Story: Using Positive Thinking to Help Back Pain
PC-SPES (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]
Peanut Allergy
Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests
Pediatric Supportive Care (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]
Pelvic Examination
Pelvic Exercises for Urinary Incontinence
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery?
Pelvic Ultrasound
Penicillin Allergy
Penile Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
Penile Implants for Erection Problems
People Who Need Antibiotics to Prevent Endocarditis
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Percutaneous Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Nephrolithotripsy for Kidney Stones
Perforation
Pericardial Drainage
Pericarditis
Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Peripheral Arterial Disease and Exercise
Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
Peripheral Arterial Disease: Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement
Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery?
Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Anesthesia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peritoneal Dialysis
Personal Action Plan
Personal Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods
Personal Stories About Palliative Care
Peyronie's Disease
Phalangeal Head Resection (Arthroplasty) for Toe Joint Deformities
Phantom Limb Pain and Chronic Pain
Phases of a Clinical Trial
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phenylketonuria (PKU) Test
Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
Phlebotomy for Too Much Iron
Phobias
Phosphate in Blood
Phosphate in Urine
Photodynamic Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Phototherapy for Atopic Dermatitis
Phototherapy for Psoriasis
Physical Abuse
Physical Activity as You Get Older
Physical Activity for Children and Teens
Physical Activity for Weight Loss
Physical Activity Helps Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke
Physical Activity Log
Physical and Emotional Changes as Death Approaches
Physical Development From Age 6 to 10 Years
Physical Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months
Physical Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years
Physical Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months
Physical Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years
Physical Growth in Newborns
Physical Rehabilitation for ACL Injuries
Physical Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy for Back Pain
Physical Therapy for Knee Arthritis
Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis
Physical Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders
Physician-Assisted Death
Pilonidal Disease
Pinched Nerve In or Near the Elbow
Pinkeye
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pinworms
Pituitary Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
Pityriasis Alba
Pityriasis Rosea
PKU Diet
Placenta Abruptio
Placenta Previa
Plan to Stop Using Alcohol
Planning for a Change That Matters
Planning for Alcohol or Drug Relapse
Planning the Transition to End-of-Life Care in Advanced Cancer (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]
Planning to Be an Organ Donor
Planning to Be More Active When You Have Chronic Disease
Plantar Fascia Release
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis: Exercises to Relieve Pain
Plantar Fasciitis: Resuming Your Training
Plantar Fasciitis: Should I Have Surgery for Heel Pain?
Plaque, Platelets, and Heart Attack
Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
Playground Safety
Pleural Effusion
Pleurisy
Plica in the Knee
PMS: Should I Try an SSRI Medicine for My Symptoms?
Pneumatic Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13): What You Need to Know
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Pneumocystis Pneumonia and AIDS
Pneumonia
Pneumonia: Self-Care
Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac
Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Rash From Indirect Contact
Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Relieving the Itch
Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Tips for Washing
Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: What to Do First
Poisoning
Poisonous Lizards
Polio Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polyhydramnios
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Poor Let-Down While Breastfeeding
Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head)
Positive Thinking
Positive Thinking for Weight Control
Positive Thinking: Susan's Story
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Postcholecystectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Postoperative Problems
Postpartum Bleeding
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum: First 6 Weeks After Childbirth
Post-Polio Syndrome
Post-Term Pregnancy
Post-Thrombotic Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Postural Management for Breech Position
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Posture: Standing and Walking
Post-Void Residual Urine Test
Potassium (K) in Blood
Potassium (K) in Urine
Practicing Gratitude

Prayer
Prealbumin Blood Test
Prediabetes
Prediabetes: Exercise Tips
Prediabetes: Healthy Changes You Can Make
Prediabetes: Which Path Will You Take?
Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia: Checkups and Monitoring
Preeclampsia: Creatinine Clearance Test
Preeclampsia: Expectant Management
Pregnancy
Pregnancy After Age 35
Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure
Pregnancy and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Epilepsy
Pregnancy: Belly, Pelvic, and Back Pain
Pregnancy: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits
Pregnancy: Changes in Feet and Ankles
Pregnancy: Chemicals, Cosmetics, and Radiation
Pregnancy: Choosing a Health Professional
Pregnancy: Dealing With Back Pain
Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness
Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver
Pregnancy: Dropping (Lightening)
Pregnancy: Eating the Right Foods
Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit
Pregnancy: Hair Changes
Pregnancy: Hand Changes
Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain
Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation
Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use
Pregnancy: How to Exercise Safely
Pregnancy: Kick Counts
Pregnancy: Learning About Doctors and Midwives
Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums
Pregnancy: Pelvic and Hip Pain
Pregnancy: Prenatal Exam Schedule
Pregnancy: Relationship Changes
Pregnancy: Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood?
Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis?
Pregnancy: Should I Have an Early Fetal Ultrasound?
Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth?
Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)?
Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects?
Pregnancy: Should I Try Vaginal Birth After a Past C-Section (VBAC)?
Pregnancy: Signs of Preterm Labor
Pregnancy: Stretch Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes
Pregnancy: Vaginal Discharge and Leaking Fluid
Pregnancy: Varicose Veins
Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet
Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date
Pregnancy: Work and School Issues
Pregnancy: Your First Weeks
Pregnancy-Related Problems
Premature Baby: Special Care in the NICU
Premature Delivery in Multiple Pregnancy
Premature Ejaculation
Premature Infant
Premature Infant: Safe Travel With Your Baby
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy
Preparing for Your Hospital Stay
Preparing Your Child for a Hospital Stay
Preparing Your Child for the Hospital
Presbyopia
Preschoolers: Building a Sense of Security
Preschoolers: Building Self-Control
Preschoolers: Building Social Skills
Preschoolers: Encouraging Independence
Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore
Prescription Medicine Misuse: Could You Have a Problem?
Prescription Medicine Misuse: Getting Back on Track
Prescription Medicine Misuse: Setting Goals for Quitting
Prescription Medicine Misuse: Support for Recovery
Prescription Medicine Misuse: Treatment Options
Pressure Injuries
Pressure Injuries From Scuba Diving
Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Treatment
Pressure Injuries: Stages
Preterm Labor
Preterm Labor and Short Cervix
Preterm Labor: Testing for Fetal Fibronectin
Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (pPROM)
Prevent Medical Errors
Preventing ACL Injuries
Preventing Bee Stings
Preventing Blisters
Preventing Blood Clots in Leg Veins
Preventing Breath-Holding Spells in Children
Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities
Preventing Choking
Preventing Coronary Artery Disease
Preventing Coronary Artery Disease in Women: First Steps
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) After Surgery
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis From Travel
Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines
Preventing Falls in the Hospital
Preventing Falls in the Hospital
Preventing Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance
Preventing Falls: Get an Eye Exam
Preventing Falls: Leg Lifts
Preventing Falls: Make Your Home Safe
Preventing Falls: Medicine Safety
Preventing Falls: The Four Fall Stoppers
Preventing Falls: Two Good Exercises
Preventing Falls: Use a Home Safety Checklist
Preventing Flea Bites
Preventing Foot Cramps
Preventing Foot Problems: Training Techniques
Preventing Insect Stings
Preventing Mastitis
Preventing Poisoning in Young Children
Preventing Problems After Surgery
Preventing Sepsis After You Leave the Hospital
Preventing Spider Bites
Preventing Tetanus Infections
Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
Primary CNS Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
PRK and LASEK for Farsightedness
PRK, LASEK, and Epi-LASIK for Nearsightedness
Probiotics
Problem Solving to Manage Stress
Problems After Delivery of Your Baby
Procedural Sedation
Proctocolectomy and Ileostomy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Productive Coughs
Progesterone
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Prolactin
Prolotherapy for Low Back Pain
Prone Buttocks Squeeze
Proper Back Posture (Neutral Spine)
Proper Lifting to Protect Your Back
Proper Sitting and Lifting for a Healthy Back
Proper Sitting for a Healthy Back
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Patient Information [NCI]
Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test?
Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic
Prostate Cancer, Nutrition, and Dietary Supplements (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]
Prostate Cancer: Should I Choose Active Surveillance?
Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer?
Prostatectomy Surgery
Prostatectomy: Returning Home
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
Prostatitis
Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Traveling
Protecting Your Child From Infections
Protecting Your Skin From the Sun
Protecting Your Skin From the Sun
Prothrombin Time and INR
Pruritus (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]
Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA)
Pseudomonas Infection
Psoriasis
Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care
Psoriatic Arthritis
Psychotherapy for Erection Problems
PTSD and Panic Attacks
PTSD and Suicide Thoughts
PTSD and Your Family
PTSD Assessment
PTSD Myths
PTSD: Checking In With Yourself
PTSD: Finding Yourself Again
PTSD: Having a Plan
PTSD: Signs and Symptoms
PTSD: Treatment Options
Puberty Issues
Pubic Lice
Pudendal Neuralgia
Pulmonary (Lung) Nodules
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Pulse Measurement
Puncture Wounds
Puncture Wounds: Stitches, Staples, and Skin Adhesives
Purifying Your Drinking Water
Pushing a Rectal Prolapse Into Place
Puss Caterpillar Stings
Pyloric Stenosis

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