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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 in a Spinal Cord Injury
  9. Pain Management
  10. Pain Management Clinic
  11. Pain Management: Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Pump
  12. Pain Relief for Fibromyalgia
  13. Palliative Care
  14. Palliative Care for Pain and Treatment Side Effects
  15. Pallidotomy for Parkinson's Disease
  16. Pancreas Transplant
  17. Pancreatic Cancer
  18. Pancreatic Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  19. Pancreatic Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  20. Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  21. Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  22. Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
  23. Panic Disorder: Should I Take Medicine?
  24. Pap Test - Medical Test
  25. Paracentesis - Medical Test
  26. Paraffin Wax for Arthritis
  27. Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  28. Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  29. Parathyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  30. Parathyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  31. Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Test - Medical Test
  32. Parenting
  33. Parkinson-Plus Syndromes
  34. Parkinson's Disease
  35. Parkinson's Disease and Exercise
  36. Parkinson's Disease and Freezing
  37. Parkinson's Disease and Nutrition
  38. Parkinson's Disease and Sexual Problems
  39. Parkinson's Disease and Speech Problems
  40. Parkinson's Disease and Tremors
  41. Parkinson's Disease: Eating and Drooling Problems
  42. Parkinson's Disease: Modifying Your Activities and Your Home
  43. Parkinson's Disease: Movement Problems From Levodopa
  44. Parkinson's Disease: Other Symptoms
  45. Partial Hip Replacement Surgery
  46. Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) Test - Medical Test
  47. Partner Support During Pregnancy
  48. Passing Tissue During Pregnancy
  49. Patellar Subluxation
  50. Patellar Tracking Disorder
  51. Patellar Tracking Disorder: Exercises
  52. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  53. Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
  54. Patient Rights and HIPAA
  55. 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. Pelvic Exam - Medical Test
  10. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  11. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
  12. Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  13. Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery?
  14. Pelvic Ultrasound - Medical Test
  15. Penicillin Allergy
  16. Penile Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  17. Penile Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  18. Penile Implants for Erection Problems
  19. People Who Need Antibiotics to Prevent Endocarditis
  20. Peptic Ulcer Disease
  21. Percutaneous Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc
  22. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Nephrolithotripsy
  23. Perforation
  24. Pericardiocentesis - Medical Test
  25. Pericarditis
  26. Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma
  27. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
  28. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
  29. Peripheral Arterial Angioplasty
  30. Peripheral Arterial Disease
  31. Peripheral Arterial Disease and Exercise
  32. Peripheral Arterial Disease: Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement
  33. Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery?
  34. Peripheral Nerve Blocks
  35. Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Anesthesia
  36. Peripheral Neuropathy
  37. Peripheral T-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  38. Peritoneal Dialysis
  39. Personal Action Plan
  40. Personal Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods
  41. 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. Phlebectomy
  8. Phlebotomy for Too Much Iron
  9. Phobias
  10. Phosphate in Blood Test - Medical Test
  11. Phosphate in Urine Test - Medical Test
  12. Photodynamic Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  13. Phototherapy for Eczema
  14. Phototherapy for Psoriasis
  15. Physical Abuse
  16. Physical Activity as You Get Older
  17. Physical Activity for Children and Teens
  18. Physical Activity for Weight Loss
  19. Physical Activity Helps Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke
  20. Physical Activity Log
  21. Physical and Emotional Changes as Death Approaches
  22. Physical Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months
  23. Physical Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years
  24. Physical Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months
  25. Physical Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years
  26. Physical Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years
  27. Physical Growth in Newborns
  28. Physical Rehabilitation for ACL Injuries
  29. Physical Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder
  30. Physical Therapy
  31. Physical Therapy for Back Pain
  32. Physical Therapy for Knee Arthritis
  33. Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis
  34. Physical Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders
  35. 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. Poisoning
  6. Poisonous Lizards
  7. Polio Vaccine: What You Need to Know
  8. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  9. Polyhydramnios
  10. Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  11. Poor Let-Down While Breastfeeding
  12. Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head)
  13. Positive Thinking Daily Journal
  14. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - Medical Test
  15. Postcholecystectomy Syndrome
  16. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
  17. Posterior Vitreous Detachment
  18. Postoperative Problems
  19. Postpartum Bleeding
  20. Postpartum Depression
  21. Postpartum: First 6 Weeks After Childbirth
  22. Post-Polio Syndrome
  23. Post-Term Pregnancy
  24. Post-Thrombotic Syndrome
  25. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  26. Postural Management for Breech Position
  27. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
  28. Posture: Standing and Walking
  29. Post-Void Residual Urine Test - Medical Test
  30. Potassium (K) in Blood Test - Medical Test
  31. Potassium (K) in Urine Test - Medical Test

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

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