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Pacemaker for atrial fibrillation
Pacemaker for bradycardia
Pacemaker for Heart Failure, Deciding about
Pacemaker placement
Pacemaker, Living With a
Paclitaxel
PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease)
PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease), Antiplatelet Medicines for
PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease), Cilostazol for
Paget's Disease of Bone
Paget's Disease of Bone, Bisphosphonates for
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Pain (Cancer), Anticonvulsants for
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Pain (Cancer), Calcitonin for
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Pain (Chronic), Tricyclic Antidepressants for
Pain and Depression after a Stroke, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
Pain and Depression after a Stroke, SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
Pain from cancer, Controlling
Pain Management, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for
Pain Management, Nerve Block for
Pain Relief, Nerve Block for
Pain, Abdominal, Age 11 and Younger
Pain, Abdominal, Age 12 and Older
Pain, Cancer, Radiation Therapy for
Pain, Chronic, Spinal cord stimulation for
Pain: Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
Pain: Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Palliative Care
Palliative Care (End of Life Care)
Pallidotomy (posteroventral pallidotomy) for Parkinson's disease
Pancreatic cancer, exocrine: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
Pancreatic cancer, exocrine: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Pancreatitis
Panic (Anxiety)
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder, Benzodiazepines for
Panic Disorder, MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) for
Panic Disorder, Medication Treatment, Deciding About
Panic Disorder, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) for
Panic Disorder, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
Panic Disorder, SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
Panic Disorder, Tricyclic Antidepressants for
Pap Test Follow-Up for Minor Cell Changes
Pap Test, Abnormal
Pap Test, Abnormal, Cervical Biopsy for
Pap Test, Abnormal, Cone Biopsy (Conization) for
Pap Test, Abnormal, Cryotherapy for
Pap Test, Abnormal, LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Procedure) for
Papillomavirus, Human (Genital Warts), Fluorouracil (5-FU) for
Papillomavirus, Human (Genital Warts), Interferon for
Parathyroid cancer: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
Parathyroid cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease, Amantadine for
Parkinson's Disease, Anticholinergic Agents for
Parkinson's Disease, COMT Inhibitors for
Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation for
Parkinson's Disease, Dopamine Agonists for
Parkinson's Disease, Levodopa Medicines for
Parkinson's Disease, MAO-B Inhibitors for
Parkinson's Disease, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors for
Parkinson's Disease, Neurotransplantation for
Parkinson's Disease, Pallidotomy for
Parkinson's Disease, Thalamotomy for
Partial colectomy for diverticular disease
Partial Mastectomy for Breast Cancer
Partnering With Your Doctor
Patellar Tracking Disorder
Patellar tracking disorder: Exercises
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patient Safety
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Glucophage for
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (Ovarian Diathermy) for
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Metformin (Glucophage) for
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Ovarian Diathermy (Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling) for
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Spironolactone for
PC-SPES: Complementary and alternative medicine - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
PC-SPES: Complementary and alternative medicine - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Peak flow measurement and asthma
Peanut Allergy
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Pediatric Supportive Care: Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Pediculosis
Pediculosis, Lindane for
Pedometer or step counter, Using a
Peginterferon for hepatitis C
Pelvic exam for endometriosis
Pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises for urinary incontinence in women
Pelvic Floor Exercises
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Antibiotics for
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Vaginal Pessaries for
Pelvic Pain (Chronic), Birth Control Pills for
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Pelvic Pain (Chronic), Surgery for
Pelvic Pain (Chronic), Tricyclic Antidepressants for
Pemetrexed
Penicillamine for kidney stones
Penicillamine for rheumatoid arthritis
Penicillin Allergy
Penicillins for pneumonia
Penicillins for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Penile cancer: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
Penile cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Penile implants for erection problems
Pentoxifylline for venous skin ulcers
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Peptic Ulcer Disease, Acid Reducers (H2 Blockers) for
Peptic Ulcer Disease, Antacids for
Peptic Ulcer Disease, Combination Drug Therapy (Antibiotics) for
Peptic Ulcer Disease, H2 Blockers (Acid Reducers) for
Peptic Ulcer Disease, Prostaglandin Analog to Prevent NSAID-Induced
Peptic Ulcer Disease, Proton Pump Inhibitors for
Percutaneous discectomy for a herniated disc
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Perimenopausal Symptoms, Birth Controll Pills for
Perimetry test (visual field testing) for glaucoma
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Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
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Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs, Angioplasty for
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Antiplatelet Medicines for
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Peripheral Arterial Disease, Deciding About Surgery
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Peritoneal dialysis
Permethrin cream 5% for scabies
Permethrin for lice
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Peyronie's Disease
Phacoemulsion Cataract Surgery
Phalangeal head resection (arthroplasty) for toe joint deformities
Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)
Phenazopyridine for urinary symptoms
Phenobarbital for epilepsy
Phentermine for obesity
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phenytoin for epilepsy
Pheochromocytoma: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
Pheochromocytoma: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
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Phobias
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Photodynamic therapy for age-related macular degeneration
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Phototherapy
Phototherapy for atopic dermatitis
Phototherapy for psoriasis
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Physical Activity as a Family: Quick Tips
Physical Activity at Home: Quick Tips
Physical Activity, Fitting into Your Day: Quick Tips
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Physical Exam and History for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Physical Exam and History for Heart Failure
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Physical exam for tennis elbow
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Physical Examination and Medical History for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Physical Examination and Medical History for Slow Heart Rate
Physical Examination and Medical History for Tuberculosis (TB)
Physical Examination and Medical History for Urinary Incontinence in Men
Physical Examination and Medical History for Urinary Incontinence in Women
Physical Examination and Medical History for Urinary Tract Infections
Physical examination for genital warts (human papillomavirus) for men
Physical examination for rotator cuff disorders
Physical examination of the knee
Physical rehabilitation for ACL injuries
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy for TM disorders
PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease), Antibiotics for
Pilocarpine for Sjögren's syndrome
Pilonidal Disease
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Pinkeye
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pinworms
Pinworms, Albendazole for
Pinworms, Mebendazole for
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Pituitary tumors: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
Pituitary tumors: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Pityriasis Rosea
Pityriasis Versicolor
PKU (Phenylketonuria)
Placenta Abruptio
Placenta Previa
Planning for Care at the End of Life: Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Plantar fascia release
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis, Corticosteroid Injections for
Plantar Fasciitis, Deciding about Surgery
Plantar Fasciitis, Physical Examination for
Plantar Fasciitis, Plantar Fascia Release for
Plantar fasciitis: Exercises to relieve pain
Plantar Wart Treatment, Deciding About
Plantar Warts
Plate format for eating when you have diabetes
Playground Safety
Pleurisy
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), Danazol for
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), GnRH-a (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist) for
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (GnRH-a) for
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), History for
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), Medical History for
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), Spironolactone for
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), Tricyclic Antidepressants for
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)-Related Anxiety, Alprazolam for
Pneumatic retinopexy for retinal detachment
Pneumonia
Pneumonia, Cephalosporins for
Pneumonia, Fluoroquinilones for
Pneumonia, Macrolides for
Pneumonia, Tetracyclines for
Pneumonia, Vancomycin for
Pneumothorax (Collapsed Lung)
Podophyllin resin or podofilox for genital warts (human papillomavirus)
Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac
Poison Oak
Poison Sumac
Poisoning
Poisoning Prevention in Children
Poisoning, Lead
Pollen Allergies
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Glucophage for
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (Ovarian Diathermy) for
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Metformin (Glucophage) for
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Ovarian Diathermy (Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling) for
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Spironolactone for
Polyenes for treating thrush
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Corticosteroids for
Polyps, Cervical
Poor eyesight: Living with vision problems
Popeye Elbow
Portuguese Man-of-War Stings
Positive Thinking With Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Positive thinking, using for Anxiety
Positive thinking, using for Depression
Positive thinking, using for Weight management
Positive thinking: Stopping unwanted thoughts
Postoperative Problems
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression, Managing
Postpartum Depression, SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
Postpartum Depression, Tricyclic Antidepressants for
Postpartum Period
Post-Polio Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Prazosin for
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Postural drainage for cystic fibrosis to clear your child's lungs
Potassium citrate for kidney stones
Potassium Hydroxide Preparation for Fungal Infections
Potassium Hydroxide Preparation for Fungal Nail Infections
Power of Attorney for Health Care
PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome)
Prayer
Prazosin for PTSD
Prediabetes
Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
Preeclampsia, Hydralazine for
Preeclampsia, Labetalol for
Preeclampsia, Methyldopa for
Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Pregnancy and diabetes: Planning for pregnancy
Pregnancy Due Date Calculator
Pregnancy with Asthma
Pregnancy, Amniocentesis for Rh Sensitization during
Pregnancy, Cervical
Pregnancy, Ectopic
Pregnancy, Ectopic, Methotrexate for
Pregnancy, Extrauterine
Pregnancy, Fetal Blood Sampling for Rh Sensitization during
Pregnancy, High-Risk
Pregnancy, Rh Sensitization, Rh Immun Globulin for
Pregnancy, Seizure Prevention during, Magnesium Sulfate for
Pregnancy, Should I Take Antidepressants?
Pregnancy, Tubal
Pregnancy: Dealing with morning sickness
Pregnancy; Alcohol or Drug Use During
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Pregnancy-Related Problems
Prehypertension
Premature Ejaculation
Premature Infant
Premature Infant, Making Informed Decisions About
Premature Ovarian Failure
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Danazol for
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), History for
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Medical History for
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)-Related Anxiety, Alprazolam for
Premenstrual Syndrome, GnRH-a (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist) for
Premenstrual Syndrome, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (GnRH-a) for
Premenstrual Syndrome, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
Premenstrual Syndrome, Spironolactone for
Premenstrual Syndrome, SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
Premenstrual Syndrome, Tricyclic Antidepressants for
Presbyopia
Prescription Medicines
Prescription oral antifungals for athlete's foot
Prescription sleep medicines
Prescription topical antifungals for athlete's foot
Pressure Sores
Preteen Sex, Talking About
Preterm Delivery, Cervical Cerclage to Prevent
Preterm Labor
Preterm Labor, Indomethacin for
Preterm Labor, Magnesium Sulfate for
Preterm Labor, Nifedipine for
Preterm Labor, Ritodrine for
Preterm Labor, Terbutaline for
Preterm Labor, Vaginal Examination for
Prevent Medical Errors
Preventing Falls
Preventing Medical Errors
Preventing Poisoning in Young Children
Prevention and cessation of cigarette smoking: control of tobacco use: Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
Prevention and cessation of cigarette smoking: control of tobacco use: Prevention - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Prickly Heat Rash
Primaquine for malaria
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency (Addison's Disease)
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
Primary Nocturnal Enuresis (Bed-Wetting)
PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) and LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileusis) for nearsightedness
Probiotics
Problems After Delivery of Your Baby
Procarbazine
Proctocolectomy and ileostomy for inflammatory bowel disease
Progestin for chronic pelvic pain
Progestin for dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Progestin for endometriosis
Progestin hormone therapy for endometrial cancer
Progestin-only hormonal methods (mini-pills, implants, and shots)
Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress Management
Prolapse, Pelvic Organ, Deciding About Surgery
Prostaglandin analog to prevent NSAID-induced peptic ulcer
Prostaglandin analogs for glaucoma
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer (Localized), Should I Have Radiation Therapy or a Prostatectomy?
Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic
Prostate Cancer, Antiandrogens for
Prostate Cancer, GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone) Agonists for
Prostate Cancer, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Agonists for
Prostate Cancer, Leutinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LH-RH) Agonists for
Prostate Cancer, LH-RH (Leutinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone) Agonists for
Prostate Cancer, Radiation Therapy for
Prostate Cancer, Radical Prostatectomy for
Prostate Cancer, Surveillance (Watchful Waiting) for
Prostate Cancer, Watchful Waiting for
Prostate cancer: Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
Prostate cancer: Prevention - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Prostate cancer: Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
Prostate cancer: Screening - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Prostate cancer: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
Prostate cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Prostate-specific Antigen Test to Screen for Prostate Cancer, Deciding About
Prostatitis
Prostatitis, Alpha-Blocker Medications for
Prostatitis, Anxiolytic Agents for
Prostatitis, Expressed Prostatic Secretions Test for
Prostatitis, Finasteride (Proscar) for
Prostatitis, Muscle Relaxers for
Prostatitis, Proscar for
Prostatitis, Transurethral Prostatectomy for
Protease inhibitors (PIs) for HIV
Protecting Your Child From Drowning Hazards
Protecting Your Skin From the Sun
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for peptic ulcer disease
Proton pump inhibitors for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Pruritus (itching): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
PSA (Prostate-specific Antigen) Test, Deciding About
Psoralen and UVA light therapy (PUVA) for psoriasis
Psoralen plus ultraviolet light therapy (PUVA) for atopic dermatitis
Psoriasis
Psoriasis, Anthralin for
Psoriasis, Biologics for
Psoriasis, Calcipotriene for
Psoriasis, Coal Tars for
Psoriasis, Corticosteroids for
Psoriasis, Cyclosporine for
Psoriasis, Methotrexate for
Psoriasis, Phototherapy for
Psoriasis, Psoralen and UV Light Therapy for
Psoriasis, Retinoids for
Psoriasis: Skin care
PT (Physical Therapy)
Ptosis (Drooping Eyelids)
PTSD and Depression
PTSD and Negative Coping
PTSD and Panic Attacks
PTSD and Physical Health Problems
PTSD and Suicide
PTSD and Your Family
PTSD Treatment, Deciding About
PTSD, Prazosin for
PTSD, SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
Pudendal Neuralgia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Embolism, Anticoagulants for
Pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Puncture Wounds
PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease)
Pyloric Stenosis
Pyrantel pamoate for the treatment of pinworms
Pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide for lice
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