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- pacemakers and implantable defibrillators
- pacific islander health also see asian american health
- pad also see peripheral arterial disease
- paget's disease of bone
- paget's disease of breast also see breast cancer
- pain
- pain relievers
- pain, abdominal also see abdominal pain
- pain, back also see back pain
- pain, chest also see chest pain
- pain, chronic also see chronic pain
- painful bladder syndrome also see interstitial cystitis
- painkillers also see pain relievers
- palliative care
- pancreas transplantation
- pancreatic cancer
- pancreatic diseases
- pancreatitis
- panic disorder
- pantothenic acid also see b vitamins
- pap smear also see cervical cancer
- paralysis
- paralysis agitans also see parkinson's disease
- paralysis, infantile also see polio and post-polio syndrome
- paralytic ileus also see intestinal obstruction
- paranasal sinus cancer also see nasal cancer
- paraplegia also see paralysis
- parasitic diseases
- parathyroid disorders
- parenteral nutrition also see nutritional support
- parenting
- parkinson's disease
- paronychia also see nail diseases
- parotid gland cancer also see salivary gland cancer
- parotid gland disorders also see salivary gland disorders
- partner abuse also see domestic violence
- passive smoking also see secondhand smoke
- patella also see knee injuries and disorders
- paternity testing also see genetic testing
- pathological gambling also see compulsive gambling
- patient records also see personal health records
- patient rights
- patient safety
- pcos also see polycystic ovary syndrome
- peanut allergy also see food allergy
- pediatrics also see children's health
- pee also see urine and urination
- pelvic exam also see women's health checkup
- pelvic inflammatory disease
- pelvic pain
- pelvic support problems
- pelvis also see hip injuries and disorders
- pemphigoid also see pemphigus
- pemphigus
- penile disorders also see penis disorders
- penis disorders
- peptic ulcer
- performance-enhancing drugs also see anabolic steroids; sports fitness
- pericardial disorders
- pericardial effusion also see pericardial disorders
- pericarditis also see pericardial disorders
- perimenopause also see menopause
- periodontal disease also see gum disease
- peripheral arterial disease
- peripheral nerve disorders
- peritoneal dialysis also see dialysis
- peritoneal disorders
- peritonitis also see peritoneal disorders
- persian gulf war also see veterans and military health
- persistent vegetative state also see coma
- personal health records
- personality disorders
- perspiration also see sweat
- pertussis also see whooping cough
- pervasive developmental disorder also see autism
- pesticides
- pet health
- pet scans also see nuclear scans
- pets also see pet health
- peyronie's disease also see penis disorders
- pfiesteria infections also see water pollution
- phantom limb also see limb loss
- pharyngeal cancer also see throat cancer
- pharyngitis also see sore throat
- pharynx disorders also see throat disorders
- phenylketonuria
- pheochromocytoma
- phobias
- phosphorus also see minerals
- physical fitness also see exercise and physical fitness
- physical therapy also see rehabilitation
- phytotherapy also see herbal medicine
- pica also see eating disorders
- pid also see pelvic inflammatory disease
- piercing and tattoos
- piles also see hemorrhoids
- pilonidal cyst also see tailbone disorders
- pimples also see acne
- pinguecula also see eye diseases
- pinkeye
- pinworms
- pituitary disorders
- pituitary tumors
- pku also see phenylketonuria
- plague
- plantar fasciitis also see heel injuries and disorders
- plantar warts also see warts
- plaque, atherosclerotic also see atherosclerosis
- plaque, dental also see gum disease; tooth decay
- plasma-cell myeloma also see multiple myeloma
- plasmacytoma also see multiple myeloma
- plastic and cosmetic surgery
- platelet disorders
- pleural disorders
- pleural effusion also see pleural disorders
- pleurisy also see pleural disorders
- plumbism also see lead poisoning
- pms also see premenstrual syndrome
- pneumococcal infections
- pneumoconiosis also see interstitial lung diseases
- pneumocystis infections
- pneumonia
- pneumonic plague also see plague
- pneumothorax also see chest injuries and disorders; collapsed lung; pleural disorders
- poison ivy, oak and sumac
- poison oak also see poison ivy, oak and sumac
- poison sumac also see poison ivy, oak and sumac
- poisoning
- poisons in the home also see household products
- polio and post-polio syndrome
- poliomyelitis also see polio and post-polio syndrome
- pollen allergy also see hay fever
- pollution also see air pollution; indoor air pollution; water pollution
- polychondritis also see cartilage disorders
- polycystic kidney disease also see kidney cysts; kidney diseases
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- polymyalgia rheumatica
- polymyositis also see myositis
- poop also see bowel movement
- porphyria
- positional plagiocephaly also see craniofacial abnormalities
- post-herpetic neuralgia also see shingles
- post-polio syndrome also see polio and post-polio syndrome
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- postoperative care also see after surgery
- postpartum care
- postpartum depression
- postural orthostatictachycardia syndrome also see autonomic nervous system disorders
- potassium
- potty training also see toilet training
- pps also see polio and post-polio syndrome
- prader-willi syndrome
- preconception care
- prediabetes
- prednisone also see steroids
- preeclampsia also see high blood pressure in pregnancy
- preemies also see premature babies
- pregnancy
- pregnancy and aids also see hiv/aids and pregnancy
- pregnancy and diabetes also see diabetes and pregnancy
- pregnancy and health problems also see health problems in pregnancy
- pregnancy and medicines
- pregnancy and nutrition
- pregnancy and substance abuse
- pregnancy hazards also see reproductive hazards
- pregnancy loss also see miscarriage; stillbirth
- pregnancy, high-risk also see health problems in pregnancy
- pregnancy, infections in also see infections and pregnancy
- pregnancy, teen also see teenage pregnancy
- premature babies
- premature ejaculation also see sexual problems in men
- premature labor also see childbirth problems
- premature menopause also see menopause
- premature ovarian failure
- premenstrual syndrome
- prenatal care
- prenatal testing
- presbycusis also see hearing disorders and deafness
- presbyopia also see refractive errors
- prescription drug abuse
- pressure sores
- prevention also see healthy living
- primary pulmonary hypertension also see pulmonary hypertension
- prion diseases also see creutzfeldt-jakob disease; degenerative nerve diseases
- privacy also see patient rights; personal health records
- prk also see laser eye surgery
- proctitis also see rectal disorders
- progeria also see genetic disorders
- progressive supranuclear palsy
- prolactinoma also see pituitary tumors
- prostate cancer
- prostate diseases
- prosthetic limbs also see artificial limbs
- protective eye wear also see eye injuries; eye wear
- proteins also see dietary proteins
- proteinuria also see urine and urination
- pruritus also see itching
- pruritus ani also see anal disorders
- pseudogout also see gout
- psoriasis
- psoriatic arthritis
- psychiatric disorders also see mental disorders
- psychological stress also see stress
- psychotic disorders
- ptosis also see eyelid disorders
- ptsd also see post-traumatic stress disorder
- puberty
- pulmonary embolism
- pulmonary emphysema also see emphysema
- pulmonary fibrosis
- pulmonary hypertension
- pulmonary rehabilitation
- pxe also see connective tissue disorders
- pyelonephritis also see urinary tract infections
- pyrexia also see fever
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