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  1. Pacemaker
  2. Pacemaker: Living Well With It
  3. Paget's Disease of Bone
  4. Pain Control
  5. Pain Control at the End of Life
  6. Pain Control Diary
  7. Pain Diary
  8. Pain: Getting Help at Home
  9. Pain in a Spinal Cord Injury
  10. Pain Management
  11. Pain Management Clinic
  12. Pain Management: Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Pump
  13. Pain Relief for Fibromyalgia
  14. Palliative Care
  15. Palliative Care for Pain and Treatment Side Effects
  16. Pallidotomy for Parkinson's Disease
  17. Pancreas Transplant
  18. Pancreatic Cancer
  19. Pancreatic Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  20. Pancreatic Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  21. Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  22. Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  23. Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
  24. Panic Disorder: Should I Take Medicine?
  25. Paraffin Wax for Arthritis
  26. Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  27. Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  28. Parathyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  29. Parathyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  30. Parenting
  31. Parkinson-Plus Syndromes
  32. Parkinson's Disease
  33. Parkinson's Disease and Exercise
  34. Parkinson's Disease and Freezing
  35. Parkinson's Disease and Nutrition
  36. Parkinson's Disease and Sexual Problems
  37. Parkinson's Disease and Speech Problems
  38. Parkinson's Disease and Tremors
  39. Parkinson's Disease: Eating and Drooling Problems
  40. Parkinson's Disease: Modifying Your Activities and Your Home
  41. Parkinson's Disease: Movement Problems From Levodopa
  42. Parkinson's Disease: Other Symptoms
  43. Parotitis
  44. Partial Hip Replacement Surgery
  45. Partner Support During Pregnancy
  46. Passing Tissue During Pregnancy
  47. Patellar Subluxation
  48. Patellar Tracking Disorder
  49. Patellar Tracking Disorder: Exercises
  50. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  51. Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
  52. Patient Rights and HIPAA
  53. Patty's Story: Using Positive Thinking to Help Back Pain
  1. Peanut Allergy
  2. Pediatric Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  3. Pediatric Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  4. Pediatric Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  5. Pediatric Gastric Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  6. Pediatric Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  7. Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy for Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  8. Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests
  9. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  10. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
  11. Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  12. Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery?
  13. Penicillin Allergy
  14. Penile Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  15. Penile Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  16. Penile Implants for Erection Problems
  17. People Who Need Antibiotics to Prevent Endocarditis
  18. Peptic Ulcer Disease
  19. Percutaneous Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc
  20. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Nephrolithotripsy
  21. Perforation
  22. Pericarditis
  23. Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma
  24. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
  25. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
  26. Peripheral Arterial Angioplasty
  27. Peripheral Arterial Disease
  28. Peripheral Arterial Disease and Exercise
  29. Peripheral Arterial Disease: Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement
  30. Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have a Procedure or Surgery?
  31. Peripheral Nerve Blocks
  32. Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Anesthesia
  33. Peripheral Neuropathy
  34. Peripheral T-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  35. Peritoneal Dialysis
  36. Personal Action Plan
  37. Personal Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods
  38. Peyronie's Disease
  1. Practicing Gratitude
  2. Prayer
  3. Prediabetes
  4. Prediabetes: Exercise Tips
  5. Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
  6. Preeclampsia
  7. Preeclampsia: Checkups and Monitoring
  8. Preeclampsia: Creatinine Clearance Test
  9. Preeclampsia: Expectant Management
  10. Pregnancy
  11. Pregnancy After Age 35
  12. Pregnancy After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery
  13. Pregnancy and Childbirth
  14. Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure
  15. Pregnancy and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy
  16. Pregnancy and Epilepsy
  17. Pregnancy: Belly, Pelvic, and Back Pain
  18. Pregnancy: Blood Clots
  19. Pregnancy: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  20. Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits
  21. Pregnancy: Changes in Feet and Ankles
  22. Pregnancy: Chemicals, Cosmetics, and Radiation
  23. Pregnancy: Choosing a Doctor or Midwife
  24. Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness
  25. Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver
  26. Pregnancy: Dropping (Lightening)
  27. Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit
  28. Pregnancy: Hair Changes
  29. Pregnancy: Hand Changes
  30. Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain
  31. Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation
  32. Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use
  33. Pregnancy: Kick Counts
  34. Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums
  35. Pregnancy: Pelvic and Hip Pain
  36. Pregnancy: Relationship Changes
  37. Pregnancy: Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood?
  38. Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis?
  39. Pregnancy: Should I Have an Early Fetal Ultrasound?
  40. Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth?
  41. Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)?
  42. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects?
  43. Pregnancy: Should I Try Vaginal Birth After a Past C-Section (VBAC)?
  44. Pregnancy: Stretch Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes
  45. Pregnancy: Vaginal Discharge and Leaking Fluid
  46. Pregnancy: Varicose Veins
  47. Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet
  48. Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date
  49. Pregnancy: Work and School Issues
  50. Pregnancy-Related Problems
  51. Premature Ejaculation
  52. Premature Infant: Safe Travel With Your Baby
  53. Premature (Preterm) Infant
  54. Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
  55. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  56. Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy
  57. Preparing for Your Hospital Stay
  58. Preparing Your Child for the Hospital
  59. Presbyopia
  60. Preschoolers: Building a Sense of Security
  61. Preschoolers: Building Self-Control
  62. Preschoolers: Building Social Skills
  63. Preschoolers: Encouraging Independence
  64. Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore
  65. Pressure Injuries
  66. Pressure Injuries From Scuba Diving
  67. Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Treatment
  68. Preterm Labor
  69. Preterm Labor and Short Cervix
  70. Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (pPROM)
  71. Prevent Medical Errors
  72. Preventing ACL Injuries
  73. Preventing Bee Stings
  74. Preventing Blisters
  75. Preventing Breath-Holding Spells in Children
  76. Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities
  77. Preventing Choking
  78. Preventing Choking in Small Children
  79. Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis From Travel
  80. Preventing Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance
  81. Preventing Falls in Older Adults
  82. Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines
  83. Preventing Falls in the Hospital
  84. Preventing Flea Bites
  85. Preventing Foot Cramps
  86. Preventing Foot Problems: Training Techniques
  87. Preventing Insect Stings
  88. Preventing Mastitis
  89. Preventing Poisoning in Young Children
  90. Preventing Spider Bites
  91. Preventing Tetanus Infections
  92. Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children
  93. Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
  94. Primary CNS Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  95. Primary CNS Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  96. Primary Liver Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  97. Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
  98. PRK and LASEK for Farsightedness
  99. PRK, LASEK, and Epi-LASIK for Nearsightedness
  100. Probiotics
  101. Problems After Delivery of Your Baby
  102. Problem-Solving to Manage Stress
  103. Proctocolectomy and Ileostomy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  104. Productive Coughs
  105. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
  106. Prolonged Grief
  107. Prolotherapy for Low Back Pain
  108. Prone Buttocks Squeeze
  109. Prostate Cancer
  110. Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic
  111. Prostate Cancer, Nutrition, and Dietary Supplements (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  112. Prostate Cancer, Nutrition, and Dietary Supplements (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]
  113. Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  114. Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]
  115. Prostate Cancer Screening
  116. Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  117. Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Patient Information [NCI]
  118. Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test?
  119. Prostate Cancer: Should I Choose Active Surveillance?
  120. Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer?
  121. Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  122. Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  123. Prostatitis
  124. Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Traveling
  125. Protecting Your Child From Infections
  126. Protecting Your Child From Online Strangers
  127. Protecting Your Skin From the Sun
  128. Pruritus (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  129. Pruritus (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]