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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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