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  1. Pacemaker
  2. Pacemaker: Living Well With It
  3. Pacemaker Placement (video)
  4. Pacemaker Placement: Returning Home (video)
  5. Packing a Wound at Home (video)
  6. Paget's Disease of Bone
  7. Pain Control
  8. Pain Control at the End of Life
  9. Pain Control Diary
  10. Pain Diary
  11. Pain in a Spinal Cord Injury
  12. Pain Management
  13. Pain Management Clinic
  14. Pain Management: Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Pump
  15. Pain Relief for Fibromyalgia
  16. Palliative Care
  17. Pallidotomy for Parkinson's Disease
  18. Pancreatic Cancer
  19. Pancreatic Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  20. Pancreatic Cancer Treatment (Adult) (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. Pancreatitis
  24. Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
  25. Panic Disorder: Should I Take Medicine?
  26. Pap Test - Medical Test
  27. Paracentesis - Medical Test
  28. Paraffin Wax for Arthritis
  29. Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  30. Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  31. Parathyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  32. Parathyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  33. Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Test - Medical Test
  34. Parathyroidectomy: Before Your Surgery (video)
  35. Parathyroidectomy: Returning Home (video)
  36. Parent or Smoker: How Does Your Child See You? (video)
  37. Parenting
  38. Parkinson-Plus Syndromes
  39. Parkinson's Disease
  40. Parkinson's Disease and Exercise
  41. Parkinson's Disease and Freezing
  42. Parkinson's Disease and Nutrition
  43. Parkinson's Disease and Sexual Problems
  44. Parkinson's Disease and Speech Problems
  45. Parkinson's Disease and Tremors
  46. Parkinson's Disease: Eating and Drooling Problems
  47. Parkinson's Disease: Modifying Your Activities and Your Home
  48. Parkinson's Disease: Movement Problems From Levodopa
  49. Parkinson's Disease: Other Symptoms
  50. Partial Hip Replacement Surgery
  51. Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) Test - Medical Test
  52. Partner Support During Pregnancy
  53. Passing Tissue During Pregnancy
  54. Patellar Dislocation
  55. Patellar Subluxation
  56. Patellar Tracking Disorder
  57. Patellar Tracking Disorder: Exercises
  58. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  59. Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
  60. Patient Rights and HIPAA
  61. Patty's Story: Using Positive Thinking to Help Back Pain

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  1. Peanut Allergy
  2. Pediatric Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  3. Pediatric Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (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 Transplantation and Cellular Therapy for Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  8. Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests
  9. Pediatric Supportive Care (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  10. Pediatric Supportive Care (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]
  11. Pelvic Exam - Medical Test
  12. Pelvic Exercises for Urinary Incontinence (video)
  13. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  14. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
  15. Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  16. Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery?
  17. Pelvic Ultrasound - Medical Test
  18. Penicillin Allergy
  19. Penile Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  20. Penile Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  21. Penile Implants for Erection Problems
  22. People Who Need Antibiotics to Prevent Endocarditis
  23. Peptic Ulcer Disease
  24. Percutaneous Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc
  25. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Nephrolithotripsy
  26. Perforation
  27. Pericardiocentesis - Medical Test
  28. Pericarditis
  29. Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma
  30. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
  31. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
  32. Peripheral Arterial Angioplasty
  33. Peripheral Arterial Disease
  34. Peripheral Arterial Disease and Exercise
  35. Peripheral Arterial Disease: Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement
  36. Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery?
  37. Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Anesthesia
  38. Peripheral Neuropathy
  39. Peritoneal Dialysis
  40. Personal Action Plan
  41. Personal Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods
  42. Peyronie's Disease

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  1. Phalangeal Head Resection (Arthroplasty) for Toe Joint Deformities
  2. Phantom Limb Pain and Chronic Pain
  3. Phenylketonuria (PKU)
  4. Phenylketonuria (PKU) Test - Medical Test
  5. Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  6. Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  7. Phlebotomy for Too Much Iron
  8. Phobias
  9. Phosphate in Blood Test - Medical Test
  10. Phosphate in Urine Test - Medical Test
  11. Photodynamic Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  12. Phototherapy for Eczema
  13. Phototherapy for Psoriasis
  14. Physical Abuse
  15. Physical Activity as You Get Older
  16. Physical Activity for Children and Teens
  17. Physical Activity for Weight Loss
  18. Physical Activity Helps Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke
  19. Physical Activity Log
  20. Physical and Emotional Changes as Death Approaches
  21. Physical Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months
  22. Physical Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years
  23. Physical Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months
  24. Physical Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years
  25. Physical Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years
  26. Physical Growth in Newborns
  27. Physical Rehabilitation for ACL Injuries
  28. Physical Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder
  29. Physical Therapy
  30. Physical Therapy for Back Pain
  31. Physical Therapy for Knee Arthritis
  32. Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis
  33. Physical Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders
  34. Physician-Assisted Death

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  1. Placenta Previa
  2. Placental Abruption
  3. Plan to Stop Using Alcohol
  4. Planning a Secure Financial Future
  5. Planning for a Change That Matters
  6. Planning for Alcohol or Drug Relapse
  7. Planning the Transition to End-of-Life Care in Advanced Cancer (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  8. Planning the Transition to End-of-Life Care in Advanced Cancer (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]
  9. Planning to Be an Organ Donor Upon Death
  10. Planning to Be More Active When You Have Chronic Disease
  11. Plantar Fascia Release
  12. Plantar Fasciitis
  13. Plantar Fasciitis: Exercises to Relieve Pain
  14. Plantar Fasciitis: Resuming Your Training
  15. Plantar Fasciitis: Should I Have Surgery for Heel Pain?
  16. Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  17. Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  18. Playground Safety
  19. Pleural Effusion
  20. Pleurisy
  21. Plica in the Knee

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  1. Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac
  2. Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Rash From Indirect Contact
  3. Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Relieving the Itch
  4. Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Tips for Washing
  5. Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: What to Do First (video)
  6. Poisoning
  7. Poisonous Lizards
  8. Polio Vaccine: What You Need to Know
  9. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  10. Polyhydramnios
  11. Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  12. Poor Let-Down While Breastfeeding
  13. Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head)
  14. Positive Thinking Daily Journal
  15. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - Medical Test
  16. Postcholecystectomy Syndrome
  17. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
  18. Posterior Vitreous Detachment
  19. Postoperative Problems
  20. Postpartum Bleeding
  21. Postpartum Depression
  22. Postpartum: First 6 Weeks After Childbirth
  23. Post-Polio Syndrome
  24. Post-Term Pregnancy
  25. Post-Thrombotic Syndrome
  26. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  27. Postural Management for Breech Position
  28. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
  29. Posture: Standing and Walking
  30. Post-Void Residual Urine Test - Medical Test
  31. Potassium (K) in Blood Test - Medical Test
  32. Potassium (K) in Urine Test - Medical Test

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  1. Practicing Gratitude
  2. Practicing Self-Compassion (video)
  3. Prayer
  4. Prealbumin Blood Test - Medical Test
  5. Prediabetes
  6. Prediabetes: Exercise Tips
  7. Prediabetes: Healthy Changes You Can Make (video)
  8. Prediabetes: Which Path Will You Take? (video)
  9. Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
  10. Preeclampsia
  11. Preeclampsia: Checkups and Monitoring
  12. Preeclampsia: Creatinine Clearance Test
  13. Preeclampsia: Expectant Management
  14. Pregnancy
  15. Pregnancy After Age 35
  16. Pregnancy After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery
  17. Pregnancy and Childbirth
  18. Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure
  19. Pregnancy and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy
  20. Pregnancy and Epilepsy
  21. Pregnancy: Belly, Pelvic, and Back Pain
  22. Pregnancy: Blood Clots
  23. Pregnancy: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  24. Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits
  25. Pregnancy: Changes in Feet and Ankles
  26. Pregnancy: Chemicals, Cosmetics, and Radiation
  27. Pregnancy: Choosing a Health Professional
  28. Pregnancy: Dealing With Back Pain (video)
  29. Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness
  30. Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver
  31. Pregnancy: Dropping (Lightening)
  32. Pregnancy: Eating the Right Foods (video)
  33. Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit
  34. Pregnancy: Hair Changes
  35. Pregnancy: Hand Changes
  36. Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain
  37. Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation
  38. Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use
  39. Pregnancy: How to Exercise Safely (video)
  40. Pregnancy: Kick Counts
  41. Pregnancy: Learning About Doctors and Midwives (video)
  42. Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums
  43. Pregnancy: Pelvic and Hip Pain
  44. Pregnancy: Prenatal Visit Schedule
  45. Pregnancy: Relationship Changes
  46. Pregnancy: Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood?
  47. Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis?
  48. Pregnancy: Should I Have an Early Fetal Ultrasound?
  49. Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth?
  50. Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)?
  51. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects?
  52. Pregnancy: Should I Try Vaginal Birth After a Past C-Section (VBAC)?
  53. Pregnancy: Signs of Preterm Labor (video)
  54. Pregnancy: Stretch Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes
  55. Pregnancy: Vaginal Discharge and Leaking Fluid
  56. Pregnancy: Varicose Veins
  57. Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet
  58. Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date
  59. Pregnancy: Work and School Issues
  60. Pregnancy: Your First Weeks (video)
  61. Pregnancy-Related Problems
  62. Premature Baby: Special Care in the NICU (video)
  63. Premature Ejaculation
  64. Premature Infant: Safe Travel With Your Baby
  65. Premature (Preterm) Infant
  66. Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
  67. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  68. Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy
  69. Preparing for Your Hospital Stay
  70. Preparing Your Child for a Hospital Stay (video)
  71. Preparing Your Child for the Hospital
  72. Presbyopia
  73. Preschoolers: Building a Sense of Security
  74. Preschoolers: Building Self-Control
  75. Preschoolers: Building Social Skills
  76. Preschoolers: Encouraging Independence
  77. Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore
  78. Prescription Medicine Misuse: Could You Have a Problem? (video)
  79. Prescription Medicine Misuse: Getting Back on Track (video)
  80. Prescription Medicine Misuse: Setting Goals for Quitting (video)
  81. Prescription Medicine Misuse: Support for Recovery (video)
  82. Prescription Medicine Misuse: Treatment Options (video)
  83. Pressure Injuries
  84. Pressure Injuries From Scuba Diving
  85. Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Treatment
  86. Preterm Labor
  87. Preterm Labor and Short Cervix
  88. Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (pPROM)
  89. Prevent Medical Errors
  90. Preventing a Heart Attack or Stroke: How Aspirin May Help (video)
  91. Preventing ACL Injuries
  92. Preventing Bee Stings
  93. Preventing Blisters
  94. Preventing Breath-Holding Spells in Children
  95. Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities
  96. Preventing Choking
  97. Preventing Choking in Small Children
  98. Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in the Hospital (video)
  99. Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis From Travel
  100. Preventing Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance
  101. Preventing Falls: Get an Eye Exam (video)
  102. Preventing Falls in Older Adults (video)
  103. Preventing Falls in Older Adults
  104. Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines
  105. Preventing Falls in the Hospital
  106. Preventing Falls in the Hospital (video)
  107. Preventing Falls: Leg Lifts (video)
  108. Preventing Falls: Make Your Home Safe (video)
  109. Preventing Falls: Medicine Safety (video)
  110. Preventing Falls: The Four Fall Stoppers (video)
  111. Preventing Falls: Two Good Exercises (video)
  112. Preventing Falls: Use a Home Safety Checklist (video)
  113. Preventing Flea Bites
  114. Preventing Foot Cramps
  115. Preventing Foot Problems: Training Techniques
  116. Preventing Insect Stings
  117. Preventing Mastitis
  118. Preventing Poisoning in Young Children
  119. Preventing Problems After Surgery (video)
  120. Preventing Sepsis After You Leave the Hospital (video)
  121. Preventing Spider Bites
  122. Preventing Tetanus Infections
  123. Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children
  124. Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
  125. Primary CNS Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  126. Primary CNS Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  127. Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
  128. PRK and LASEK for Farsightedness
  129. PRK, LASEK, and Epi-LASIK for Nearsightedness
  130. Probiotics
  131. Problems After Delivery of Your Baby
  132. Problem-Solving to Manage Stress
  133. Proctocolectomy and Ileostomy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  134. Productive Coughs
  135. Progesterone Test - Medical Test
  136. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
  137. Prolactin Blood Test - Medical Test
  138. Prolonged Grief
  139. Prolotherapy for Low Back Pain
  140. Prone Buttocks Squeeze
  141. Proper Back Posture (Neutral Spine)
  142. Proper Lifting to Protect Your Back (video)
  143. Proper Sitting for a Healthy Back
  144. Prostate Biopsy - Medical Test
  145. Prostate Cancer
  146. Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic
  147. Prostate Cancer, Nutrition, and Dietary Supplements (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  148. Prostate Cancer, Nutrition, and Dietary Supplements (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]
  149. Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  150. Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]
  151. Prostate Cancer Screening
  152. Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  153. Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Patient Information [NCI]
  154. Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test?
  155. Prostate Cancer: Should I Choose Active Surveillance?
  156. Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer?
  157. Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  158. Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  159. Prostatectomy: Returning Home (video)
  160. Prostatectomy Surgery (video)
  161. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test - Medical Test
  162. Prostatitis
  163. Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Traveling
  164. Protecting Your Child From Infections
  165. Protecting Your Child From Online Strangers
  166. Protecting Your Skin From the Sun (video)
  167. Protecting Your Skin From the Sun
  168. Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) Test - Medical Test
  169. Pruritus (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  170. Pruritus (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]

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