Pa

• Pacemaker - heart block (see: Heart block)
  (Condition)
• PAD (see: Peripheral artery disease - legs)
  (Condition)
• PAD - angiography (see: Extremity angiography)
  (Medical Test)
• PAD - angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• PAD - Doppler (see: Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or leg)
  (Medical Test)
• PAD - InDepth (see: Peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• PAD - monounsaturated fat (see: Facts about monounsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• PAD - polyunsaturated fat (see: Facts about polyunsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• PAD - PTA discharge (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• PAD - saturated fat (see: Facts about saturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• PAD - trans fat (see: Facts about trans fats)
  (Special Topic)
• PAD - ulcer (see: Ischemic ulcers - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Paget disease of the nipple - male (see: Breast cancer in men)
  (Condition)
• Paget disease of the nipple-male (see: Breast cancer in men)
  (Condition)
• Pain - abdomen (see: Abdominal pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - ankle (see: Ankle pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - back (see: Low back pain - acute)
  (Condition)
• Pain - back - chronic (see: Back pain - returning to work)
  (Self-Care)
• Pain - back - chronic (see: Low back pain - chronic)
  (Condition)
• Pain - back - chronic - cognitive behavioral (see: Cognitive behavioral therapy for back pain)
  (Discharge)
• Pain - back - chronic - narcotics (see: Taking narcotics for back pain)
  (Discharge)
• Pain - back - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Pain - carpal tunnel (see: Wrist pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - elbow (see: Elbow pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - foot (see: Foot pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - foot - InDepth (see: Foot pain - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Pain - groin (see: Groin pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - head (see: Headache)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - heel (see: Heel pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - joints (see: Joint pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - knee (see: Knee pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - leg (see: Leg pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - muscles (see: Muscle aches)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - neck (see: Neck pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - neck - self-care (see: Neck pain or spasms - self care)
  (Self-Care)
• Pain - neck-self-care (see: Neck pain or spasms - self care)
  (Self-Care)
• Pain - penis (see: Penis pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - shins - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Pain - shoulder (see: Shoulder pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - testicle (see: Testicle pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - wrist (see: Wrist pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain and your emotions
  (Self-Care)
• Pain medications - narcotics
  (Special Topic)
• Painful urination (see: Urination - painful)
  (Symptoms)
• Painkillers (see: Pain medications - narcotics)
  (Special Topic)
• Palate surgery (see: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) )
  (Surgery)
• Palliative - cancer pain (see: Cancer treatment - dealing with pain)
  (Discharge)
• Palliative care - fear and anxiety
  (Special Topic)
• Palliative care - fluid, food, and digestion
  (Self-Care)
• Palliative care - hospice (see: Hospice care)
  (Special Topic)
• Palliative care - life support (see: Deciding about treatments that prolong life)
  (Special Topic)
• Palliative care - managing pain
  (Self-Care)
• Palliative care - oxygen safety (see: Oxygen safety)
  (Self-Care)
• Palliative care - shortness of breath
  (Special Topic)
• Palliative care - treatments that prolong life (see: Deciding about treatments that prolong life)
  (Special Topic)
• Palliative care - what the final days are like
  (Special Topic)
• Palpitations (see: Heart palpitations)
  (Symptoms)
• Palpitations - heart disease warning signs (see: Warning signs and symptoms of heart disease)
  (Self-Care)
• Pancreatic insufficiency - discharge (see: Pancreatitis - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Pancreaticoduodenectomy (see: Surgery for pancreatic cancer)
  (Surgery)
• Pancreaticoduodenectomy (see: Surgery for pancreatic cancer - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Pancreaticogastrostomy (see: Surgery for pancreatic cancer)
  (Surgery)
• Pancreatitis - chronic - discharge (see: Pancreatitis - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Pancreatitis - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Panic attacks (see: Panic disorder)
  (Condition)
• Panic attacks - InDepth (see: Anxiety disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Panic disorder
  (Condition)
• Panic disorder - InDepth (see: Anxiety disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Papillary cancer - thyroidectomy (see: Thyroid gland removal)
  (Surgery)
• Paralysis agitans - discharge (see: Parkinson disease - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Paralysis agitans - InDepth (see: Parkinson disease - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Paranoid personality disorder
  (Condition)
• Paraphimosis
  (Condition)
• Parathyroid gland removal
  (Surgery)
• Parathyroidectomy (see: Parathyroid gland removal)
  (Surgery)
• Paresthesias (see: Numbness and tingling)
  (Symptoms)
• Parkinson disease
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Parkinson disease - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Parkinson disease - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Parkinson's disease (see: Parkinson disease)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Partial nephrectomy (see: Kidney removal)
  (Surgery)
• Partial nephrectomy - discharge (see: Kidney removal - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Partial penectomy (see: Penile cancer)
  (Condition)
• Partial shoulder arthroplasty - discharge (see: Shoulder replacement - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Partial shoulder replacement - discharge (see: Shoulder replacement - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Partial thickness burns (see: Minor burns - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Partial thickness burns - aftercare (see: Minor burns - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Partial thyroidectomy (see: Thyroid gland removal)
  (Surgery)
• Partial thyroidectomy - discharge (see: Thyroid gland removal - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Partial-dermal skin graft - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) (see: Facts about trans fats)
  (Special Topic)
• PasPort (see: Central venous catheters - ports)
  (Discharge)
• Patella fracture (see: Broken kneecap - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Patellar (knee) debridement (see: Knee arthroscopy)
  (Surgery)
• Patellar debridement - discharge (see: Knee arthroscopy - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Patellar dislocation or instability (see: Kneecap dislocation)
  (Injury)
• Patellar subluxation - aftercare (see: Kneecap dislocation - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Patellar tendinitis (see: Tendinitis)
  (Condition)
• Patellofemoral subluxation - aftercare (see: Kneecap dislocation - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Patent processus vaginalis (see: Hydrocele)
  (Condition)
• Pathological gambling (see: Compulsive gambling)
  (Condition)
• Patient portals - an online tool for your health
  (Special Topic)
• Patient safety - central line infection (see: Central line infections - hospitals)
  (Special Topic)
• Patient safety - falls (see: After a fall in the hospital)
  (Special Topic)
• Patient safety - hospital errors (see: Help prevent hospital errors)
  (Special Topic)
• Patient safety - medication safety (see: Medicine safety during your hospital stay)
  (Special Topic)
• Patient safety - wearing gloves (see: Wearing gloves in the hospital)
  (Special Topic)
• Patient-centered care (see: Shared decision making)
  (Special Topic)

Pc

• PCI (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - heart)
  (Surgery)
• PCI - discharge (see: Angioplasty and stent - heart - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• PCL injury - aftercare (see: Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• PCNL - discharge (see: Percutaneous urinary procedures - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• PCP (see: Substance use - phencyclidine (PCP))
  (Special Topic)

Pd

• PD - discharge (see: Parkinson disease - discharge)
  (Discharge)

Pe

• PE - D-dimer (see: D-dimer test)
  (Medical Test)
• PE - heparin shot (see: How to give a heparin shot)
  (Self-Care)
• Peak flow meter - how to use (see: How to use your peak flow meter)
  (Self-Care)
• Pectus excavatum - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Pediculosis - pubic lice (see: Pubic lice)
  (Condition)
• Pediculosis pubis (see: Pubic lice)
  (Condition)
• PEG tube insertion - discharge
  (Discharge)
• PEG tube insertion-discharge (see: PEG tube insertion - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• PEJ tube (see: Jejunostomy feeding tube )
  (Self-Care)
• Pelvic abscess (see: Abscess - abdomen or pelvis)
  (Condition)
• Pelvic floor - stress incontinence (see: Stress urinary incontinence)
  (Condition)
• Pelvic floor exercises (see: Kegel exercises - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Pelvic lymphadenectomy - discharge (see: Radical prostatectomy - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Pelvic muscle strengthening exercises (see: Kegel exercises - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Pelvic outlet syndrome (see: Piriformis syndrome)
  (Self-Care)
• Pelvic pain syndrome (see: Prostatitis - nonbacterial)
  (Condition)
• Pelvic pouch - discharge (see: Total colectomy or proctocolectomy - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Pelvic prolapse - care at home (see: When you have urinary incontinence)
  (Self-Care)
• Pelvic prolapse - stress incontinence (see: Stress urinary incontinence)
  (Condition)
• Pelvic radiation - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Penetrating keratoplasty - discharge (see: Corneal transplant - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Penile cancer
  (Condition)
• Penile warts (see: Genital warts)
  (Condition)
• Penis pain
  (Symptoms)
• Peptic esophagitis - discharge (see: Gastroesophageal reflux - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Peptic esophagitis - InDepth (see: Gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Peptic ulcer - bland diet (see: Bland diet)
  (Self-Care)
• Peptic ulcer discharge (see: Peptic ulcer disease - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Peptic ulcer disease - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Peptic ulcer disease - H2 blockers (see: H2 blockers)
  (Discharge)
• Peptic ulcers - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Percutaneous Achilles tendon rupture repair (see: Achilles tendon repair)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous aortic valve replacement or repair - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Percutaneous coronary intervention (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - heart)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous coronary intervention - discharge (see: Angioplasty and stent - heart - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Percutaneous electromyography - guided botulinum toxin treatment (see: Botulinum toxin injection - larynx)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous electromyography-guided botulinum toxin treatment (see: Botulinum toxin injection - larynx)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube insertion-discharge (see: PEG tube insertion - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Percutaneous indirect laryngoscopy - guided botulinum toxin treatment (see: Botulinum toxin injection - larynx)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous indirect laryngoscopy-guided botulinum toxin treatment (see: Botulinum toxin injection - larynx)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous lithotripsy - discharge (see: Kidney stones and lithotripsy - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Percutaneous lithotripsy - discharge (see: Percutaneous urinary procedures - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty (see: Mitral valve surgery - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy - discharge (see: Percutaneous urinary procedures - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Percutaneous nephrostomy - discharge (see: Percutaneous urinary procedures - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty - carotid artery - discharge (see: Carotid artery surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty - peripheral artery (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty - peripheral artery - discharge (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - heart)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty - discharge (see: Angioplasty and stent - heart - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Percutaneous urinary procedures - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Pericapsulitis - aftercare (see: Frozen shoulder - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Pericardial fluid - Gram stain (see: Gram stain)
  (Medical Test)
• Pericarditis
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Perineal pain (see: Groin pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Periodic limb movement disorder - InDepth (see: Restless legs syndrome and related disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Peripheral angiogram (see: Extremity angiography)
  (Medical Test)
• Peripheral angiography (see: Extremity angiography)
  (Medical Test)
• Peripheral arterial disease - InDepth (see: Peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Peripheral artery bypass - leg
  (Surgery)
• Peripheral artery bypass - leg - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Peripheral artery disease - angiography (see: Extremity angiography)
  (Medical Test)
• Peripheral artery disease - butter (see: Butter, margarine, and cooking oils)
  (Self-Care)
• Peripheral artery disease - cholesterol and lifestyle (see: Cholesterol and lifestyle)
  (Self-Care)
• Peripheral artery disease - dietary fats (see: Dietary fats explained)
  (Self-Care)
• Peripheral artery disease - legs
  (Condition)
• Peripheral artery disease - monounsaturated fat (see: Facts about monounsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Peripheral artery disease - polyunsaturated fat (see: Facts about polyunsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Peripheral artery disease - saturated fat (see: Facts about saturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Peripheral artery disease - trans fat (see: Facts about trans fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Peripheral artery disease - ulcer (see: Ischemic ulcers - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Peripheral artery disease of the legs - self-care
  (Self-Care)
• Peripheral edema (see: Foot, leg, and ankle swelling)
  (Symptoms)
• Peripheral vascular disease (see: Peripheral artery disease - legs)
  (Condition)
• Peripheral vascular disease - angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• Peripheral vascular disease - Doppler (see: Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or leg)
  (Medical Test)
• Peripheral vascular disease - InDepth (see: Peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Peripheral vascular disease - self-care (see: Peripheral artery disease of the legs - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Peripheral vascular disease - ulcer (see: Ischemic ulcers - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Peripheral venous catheter - home (see: IV treatment at home)
  (Special Topic)
• Peripherally inserted central catheter - dressing change
  (Special Topic)
• Peripherally inserted central catheter - flushing
  (Self-Care)
• Peripherally inserted central catheter - infection (see: Central line infections - hospitals)
  (Special Topic)
• Peripherally inserted central catheter - insertion
  (Special Topic)
• Periungual warts (see: Warts)
  (Condition)
• Permanent pacemaker (see: Heart pacemaker)
  (Surgery)
• Permanent pacemaker - discharge (see: Heart pacemaker - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Peroneal artery - angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• peroneal artery-angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• Personal health record (PHR) (see: Patient portals - an online tool for your health)
  (Special Topic)
• Personal protective equipment
  (Special Topic)
• Personal protective equipment - wearing gloves (see: Wearing gloves in the hospital)
  (Special Topic)
• Personality disorder - antisocial (see: Antisocial personality disorder)
  (Condition)
• Personality disorder - paranoid (see: Paranoid personality disorder)
  (Condition)
• Personality disorder - schizoid (see: Schizoid personality disorder)
  (Condition)
• Personality disorders
  (Condition)
• Personalized medicine - cancer (see: Targeted therapies for cancer)
  (Special Topic)
• Perspiration (see: Sweating)
  (Symptoms)
• Peyronie disease (see: Curvature of the penis)
  (Condition)
• Peyronie's disease (see: Curvature of the penis)
  (Condition)

Pf

• PFM (see: Dental crowns)
  (Surgery)

Ph

• Phantom limb pain
  (Self-Care)
• Pharmacologic cardioversion (see: Cardioversion)
  (Special Topic)
• Phlebitis (see: Thrombophlebitis)
  (Condition)
• Phlebitis, superficial phlebitis, deep vein thrombosis (see: Thrombophlebitis)
  (Condition)
• Phlebogram (see: Venogram)
  (Medical Test)
• PHN (see: Postherpetic neuralgia - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Phobia - simple/specific
  (Condition)
• Phobia - social (see: Social anxiety disorder)
  (Condition)
• Phobias - InDepth (see: Anxiety disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Photochemotherapy (see: Photodynamic therapy for cancer)
  (Special Topic)
• Photodynamic therapy for cancer
  (Special Topic)
• Photoradiation therapy (see: Photodynamic therapy for cancer)
  (Special Topic)
• Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (see: Prostate resection - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Photoselective vaporization of the prostate - discharge (see: Prostate resection - minimally invasive - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Phototherapy (see: Photodynamic therapy for cancer)
  (Special Topic)
• Phthirus pubis (see: Pubic lice)
  (Condition)
• Physiatry (see: Physical medicine and rehabilitation)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical activity
  (Special Topic)
• Physical activity - burning calories (see: Ways to burn more calories every day)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical activity - diabetes (see: Diabetes - keeping active )
  (Self-Care)
• Physical exam - men - age 18 - 39 (see: Health screenings for men ages 18 to 39)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical exam - men - age 18 to 39 (see: Health screenings for men ages 18 to 39)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical exam - men - age 40 - 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical exam - men - age 40 to 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical exam - men - ages 18 to 39 (see: Health screenings for men ages 18 to 39)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical exam - men - ages 18 - 39 (see: Health screenings for men ages 18 to 39)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical exam - men - ages 40 - 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical exam - men - ages 40 to 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical exam - men - over 65 (see: Health screenings for men age 65 and older)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical exam - men - over age 65 (see: Health screenings for men age 65 and older)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
  (Special Topic)
• Physical rehab (see: Physical medicine and rehabilitation)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical therapy - at home (see: Home health care )
  (Self-Care)

Pi

• PICC - dressing change  (see: Peripherally inserted central catheter - dressing change)
  (Special Topic)
• PICC - flushing (see: Peripherally inserted central catheter - flushing)
  (Self-Care)
• PICC - infection (see: Central line infections - hospitals)
  (Special Topic)
• PICC - insertion (see: Peripherally inserted central catheter - insertion)
  (Special Topic)
• PICC line - home (see: IV treatment at home)
  (Special Topic)
• Pill dispenser (see: Keeping your medicines organized)
  (Special Topic)
• Pill organizer (see: Keeping your medicines organized)
  (Special Topic)
• Pilon fracture (see: Ankle fracture - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Pimples (see: Acne)
  (Condition)
• Pimples - self-care (see: Acne - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Pin care
  (Self-Care)
• Pins and needles sensation (see: Numbness and tingling)
  (Symptoms)
• Piriformis syndrome
  (Self-Care)
• Pit and fissure sealants (see: Dental sealants)
  (Special Topic)
• Pitavastatin (Livalo (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Pitavastatin (Livalo, Zypitamag) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Pitcher's shoulder (see: Rotator cuff problems)
  (Condition)
• Pivot turn (see: Moving a patient from bed to a wheelchair)
  (Self-Care)

Pl

• Plane juvenile warts (see: Warts)
  (Condition)
• Plantar fasciitis - InDepth (see: Foot pain - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Plantar warts (see: Warts)
  (Condition)
• Plaque buildup - arteries (see: Atherosclerosis)
  (Condition)
• Plaque buildup - arteries - InDepth (see: Coronary artery disease - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Plaque psoriasis (see: Psoriasis)
  (Condition)
• Pleural fluid - Gram stain (see: Gram stain)
  (Medical Test)
• PLMD - InDepth (see: Restless legs syndrome and related disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)

Pn

• Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine - what you need to know
  (Special Topic)
• Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) - what you need to know
  (Special Topic)
• Pneumonectomy - discharge (see: Lung surgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Pneumonia - deep breathing exercises (see: Deep breathing after surgery)
  (Self-Care)
• Pneumonia - incentive spirometer (see: Using an incentive spirometer)
  (Self-Care)
• Pneumonia in adults - discharge
  (Discharge)

Po

• POA - advance care directive (see: Advance care directives)
  (Special Topic)
• POA - health care agent (see: Health care agents)
  (Special Topic)
• Pod-Mods (see: E-cigarettes and E-hookahs)
  (Special Topic)
• Podagra - InDepth (see: Gout - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Poisoning
  (Special Topic)
• Polio vaccine - what you need to know
  (Special Topic)
• Polyp biopsy
  (Medical Test)
• Polypharmacy (see: Taking multiple medicines safely)
  (Special Topic)
• Polyps - sigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Polyunsaturated fatty acid (see: Facts about polyunsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Popliteal artery - angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• popliteal artery-angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• Porcelain crowns (see: Dental crowns)
  (Surgery)
• Porcelain fused to metal crown, Gold crown (see: Dental crowns)
  (Surgery)
• Port - home (see: IV treatment at home)
  (Special Topic)
• Port-a-Cath (see: Central venous catheters - ports)
  (Discharge)
• Portacaval shunting
  (Surgery)
• Portal vein pressure - distal splenorenal shunt (see: Distal splenorenal shunt)
  (Surgery)
• Portion size
  (Self-Care)
• Post-esophagectomy diet (see: Diet and eating after esophagectomy)
  (Self-Care)
• Post-phlebitic syndrome (see: Deep vein thrombosis)
  (Condition)
• Post-phlebitic syndrome - discharge (see: Deep vein thrombosis - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Post-thrombotic syndrome (see: Deep vein thrombosis)
  (Condition)
• Post-thrombotic syndrome - discharge (see: Deep vein thrombosis - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
  (Condition)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder - InDepth (see: Anxiety disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury - aftercare
  (Self-Care)
• Posterior spinal fusion (see: Spinal fusion)
  (Surgery)
• Posterior spinal fusion - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Posterior tibial shin splints - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Posterior tibial shin splints - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Postherpetic neuralgia - aftercare
  (Self-Care)
• Postherpetic neuralgia - InDepth (see: Shingles and chickenpox (Varicella-zoster virus) - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Postoperative pain relief (see: Postsurgical pain treatment in adults)
  (Discharge)
• Postprandial hypotension (see: Low blood pressure)
  (Condition)
• Postsurgical pain treatment in adults
  (Discharge)
• Postural drainage
  (Self-Care)
• Postural kyphosis (see: Kyphosis)
  (Condition)
• Pot (see: Substance use - marijuana)
  (Special Topic)
• Pot (see: Medical marijuana)
  (Special Topic)
• Power of attorney (see: Advance care directives)
  (Special Topic)
• Power of attorney - health care agent (see: Health care agents)
  (Special Topic)

Pp

• PPD (see: Paranoid personality disorder)
  (Condition)
• PPE (see: Personal protective equipment)
  (Special Topic)
• PPE - wearing gloves (see: Wearing gloves in the hospital)
  (Special Topic)
• PPIs (see: Proton pump inhibitors)
  (Discharge)

Pr

• Pravastatin (Pravachol) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Pravastatin (Pravachol®) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Prediabetes
  (Self-Care)
• Premature ejaculation
  (Condition)
• Prenatal genetic counseling
  (Special Topic)
• Preoperative care - day of surgery (see: The day of your surgery - adult)
  (Self-Care)
• Preoperative care - getting healthy (see: Getting yourself healthy before surgery)
  (Self-Care)
• Preparing for surgery when you have diabetes
  (Special Topic)
• Prepatellar bursitis (see: Bursitis)
  (Condition)
• Presbycusis (see: Hearing loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Prescription weight loss drugs (see: Weight-loss medicines)
  (Self-Care)
• Pressure sores prevention (see: Preventing pressure ulcers)
  (Self-Care)
• Pressure stockings (see: Compression stockings)
  (Self-Care)
• Pressure ulcer - care (see: How to care for pressure sores)
  (Self-Care)
• Pressure ulcer - wound care center (see: Wound care centers)
  (Special Topic)
• Pressure ulcer skin flap self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Pressure ulcers - what to ask your doctor
  (Doctor Questions)
• Preventing falls
  (Self-Care)
• Preventing falls - what to ask your doctor
  (Doctor Questions)
• Preventing hepatitis A
  (Self-Care)
• Preventing hepatitis B or C
  (Self-Care)
• Preventing infections - pulmonary hypertension (see: Pulmonary hypertension - at home )
  (Self-Care)
• Preventing infections when visiting someone in the hospital
  (Special Topic)
• Preventing medicine errors (see: Medicine safety - Filling your prescription)
  (Special Topic)
• Preventing pressure ulcers
  (Self-Care)
• Preventing stroke
  (Special Topic)
• Preventing stroke (see: Stroke risk factors)
  (Self-Care)
• Prevention - butter (see: Butter, margarine, and cooking oils)
  (Self-Care)
• Prevention - cholesterol and lifestyle (see: Cholesterol and lifestyle)
  (Self-Care)
• Prevention - dietary fats (see: Dietary fats explained)
  (Self-Care)
• Prevention - learn to love exercise (see: Learn to love exercise)
  (Special Topic)
• Preventive care - men - ages 40 - 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)
  (Special Topic)
• Preventive care - men - ages 40 to 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)
  (Special Topic)
• Preventive care exam - men - ages 18 - 39 (see: Health screenings for men ages 18 to 39)
  (Special Topic)
• Preventive care exam - men - ages 18 to 39 (see: Health screenings for men ages 18 to 39)
  (Special Topic)
• Preventive care exam - men - over age 65  (see: Health screenings for men age 65 and older)
  (Special Topic)
• Priapism (see: Penis pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Primary endolymphatic hydrops - self-care (see: Meniere disease - self-care)
  (Special Topic)
• Primary hypogonadism - male (see: Testicular failure)
  (Condition)
• Primary open-angle glaucoma - InDepth (see: Glaucoma - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Prinzmetal angina (see: Coronary artery spasm)
  (Condition)
• Prinzmetal angina - discharge (see: Angina - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Prinzmetal’s angina (see: Coronary artery spasm)
  (Condition)
• Prinzmetal’s angina - discharge (see: Angina - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Prinzmetal's angina (see: Coronary artery spasm)
  (Condition)
• PRK - discharge (see: Refractive corneal surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• PRK - what to ask your doctor (see: Refractive corneal surgery - what to ask your doctor)
  (Doctor Questions)
• Problem drinking (see: Alcohol use disorder)
  (Condition)
• Problem drinking - InDepth (see: Alcohol use disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Problem drinking - teenager (see: Talking to your teen about drinking)
  (Self-Care)
• Problem underage drinking (see: Risks of underage drinking)
  (Self-Care)
• Problems falling asleep (see: Changing your sleep habits)
  (Self-Care)
• Processus vaginalis (see: Hydrocele)
  (Condition)
• Proctitis - InDepth (see: Ulcerative colitis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Proctocolectomy (see: Large bowel resection)
  (Surgery)
• Proctocolectomy - discharge (see: Large bowel resection - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Proctoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Proctosigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Progressive angina (see: Unstable angina)
  (Condition)
• Progressive angina (see: Acute coronary syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Progressive angina - discharge (see: Angina - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Progressive angina - InDepth (see: Heart attack and acute coronary syndrome - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Prolapsed intervertebral disk (see: Herniated disk)
  (Condition)
• Prolapsed intervertebral disk - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)
  (Special Topic)
• Prolapsing mitral leaflet syndrome (see: Mitral valve prolapse)
  (Condition)
• Prostate - enlarged (see: Enlarged prostate)
  (Condition)
• Prostate - enlarged - resection (see: Prostate resection - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• Prostate biopsy (see: Prostate cancer)
  (Condition)
• Prostate biopsy
  (Medical Test)
• Prostate biopsy - InDepth (see: Prostate cancer - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Prostate biopsy - transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) (see: Prostate biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Prostate brachytherapy
  (Surgery)
• Prostate brachytherapy - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Prostate cancer
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Prostate cancer
  (Condition)
• Prostate cancer - 5 grade group (see: Gleason grading system)
  (Special Topic)
• Prostate cancer - Gleason (see: Gleason grading system)
  (Special Topic)
• Prostate cancer - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Prostate cancer - pelvic radiation (see: Pelvic radiation - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Prostate cancer - prostatectomy (see: Radical prostatectomy - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Prostate cancer screening
  (Special Topic)
• Prostate cancer screening - digital rectal exam (see: Prostate cancer screening)
  (Special Topic)
• Prostate cancer screening - DRE (see: Prostate cancer screening)
  (Special Topic)
• Prostate cancer screening - PSA (see: Prostate cancer screening)
  (Special Topic)
• Prostate cancer screening test (see: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Prostate cancer staging
  (Discharge)
• Prostate cancer treatment
  (Discharge)
• Prostate cancer-Gleason (see: Gleason grading system)
  (Special Topic)
• Prostate enlargement (see: Benign prostatic hyperplasia)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Prostate enlargement - InDepth (see: Benign prostatic hyperplasia - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Prostate gland biopsy (see: Prostate biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Prostate infection (see: Prostatitis)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Prostate radiation - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Prostate resection - minimally invasive
  (Surgery)
• Prostate resection - minimally invasive - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Prostate resection - transurethral (see: Transurethral resection of the prostate)
  (Surgery)
• Prostate resection - transurethral - discharge (see: Transurethral resection of the prostate - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Prostate cancer screening test (see: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Prostate-specific antigen (see: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test
  (Medical Test)
• Prostatectomy - radical - discharge (see: Radical prostatectomy - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Prostatectomy - simple (see: Simple prostatectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Prostatism (see: Bladder outlet obstruction)
  (Condition)
• Prostatitis
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Prostatitis - bacterial
  (Condition)
• Prostatitis - bacterial - self-care
  (Self-Care)
• Prostatitis - nonbacterial
  (Condition)
• Prostatodynia (see: Prostatitis - nonbacterial)
  (Condition)
• Prosthetic valves (see: Heart valve surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Protecting yourself from cancer scams
  (Special Topic)
• Protein in diet
  (Nutrition)
• Proton beam radiosurgery - discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Proton pump inhibitors
  (Discharge)
• Pruritus ani - self-care (see: Anal itching - self-care)
  (Self-Care)

Ps

• PSA (see: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Pseudo-claudication (see: Spinal stenosis)
  (Condition)
• Pseudogout - wrist (see: Wrist pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pseudosciatica (see: Piriformis syndrome)
  (Self-Care)
• Psoas strain - aftercare (see: Hip flexor strain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Psoriasis
  (Condition)
• Psoriasis vulgaris (see: Psoriasis)
  (Condition)
• Psychosis
  (Condition)
• Psychosis - schizoaffective disorder (see: Schizoaffective disorder)
  (Condition)
• Psychosis - schizophrenia (see: Schizophrenia)
  (Condition)
• Psychosis - schizophrenia - InDepth (see: Schizophrenia - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Psychotic disorders - schizophrenia (see: Schizophrenia)
  (Condition)
• Psychotic disorders - schizophrenia - InDepth (see: Schizophrenia - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)

Pt

• PTA - carotid artery - discharge (see: Carotid artery surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• PTA - peripheral artery (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• PTA - peripheral artery - discharge (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• PTCA - discharge (see: Angioplasty and stent - heart - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• PTH - parathyroidectomy (see: Parathyroid gland removal)
  (Surgery)
• PTSD (see: Post-traumatic stress disorder)
  (Condition)
• PTSD (see: Post-traumatic stress disorder)
  (Alt. Medicine)

Pu

• Puberty in boys
  (Special Topic)
• Pubic lice
  (Condition)
• PUD - H2 blockers (see: H2 blockers)
  (Discharge)
• PUFA (see: Facts about polyunsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Pulled hamstring muscle (see: Hamstring strain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Pulled hip flexor - aftercare (see: Hip flexor strain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Pulled muscle (see: Strains )
  (Injury)
• Pulling a patient up in bed
  (Self-Care)
• Pulling a tooth (see: Tooth extraction)
  (Surgery)
• Pulmonary embolism - D-dimer (see: D-dimer test)
  (Medical Test)
• Pulmonary embolism - heparin shot (see: How to give a heparin shot)
  (Self-Care)
• Pulmonary fibrosis - pursed lip breathing (see: How to breathe when you are short of breath)
  (Self-Care)
• Pulmonary hypertension - at home
  (Self-Care)
• Pulmonary hypertension - self care (see: Pulmonary hypertension - at home )
  (Self-Care)
• Pulmonary hypertension - self-care (see: Pulmonary hypertension - at home )
  (Self-Care)
• Pulse - bounding
  (Symptoms)
• Punch biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Punch biopsy - skin (see: Skin lesion biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Pursed lip breathing (see: How to breathe when you are short of breath)
  (Self-Care)
• Pustular psoriasis (see: Psoriasis)
  (Condition)
• Putting Sleep Problems to Bed
  (Default)

Pv

• PVD (see: Peripheral artery disease - legs)
  (Condition)
• PVD - angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• PVD - Doppler (see: Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or leg)
  (Medical Test)
• PVD - InDepth (see: Peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• PVD - PTA discharge (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• PVD - ulcer (see: Ischemic ulcers - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• PVP (see: Prostate resection - minimally invasive)
  (Surgery)
• PVP - discharge (see: Prostate resection - minimally invasive - discharge)
  (Discharge)

Py

• Pyelonephritis - adults (see: Urinary tract infection - adults)
  (Condition)
• Pyridoxal (see: Vitamin B6)
  (Nutrition)
• Pyridoxamine (see: Vitamin B6)
  (Nutrition)
• Pyridoxine (see: Vitamin B6)
  (Nutrition)
• Pyrosis - InDepth (see: Gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)