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pacemaker
pacemaker
pacemaker: living well with it
pacemaker placement
pacemaker placement: returning home
pacifier
packing a wound at home
paget's disease of bone
paget's disease of bone
pain control
pain control at the end of life
pain control diary
pain diary
pain distraction
painful urination (dysuria)
pain in a spinal cord injury
pain management
pain management clinic
pain management: patient-controlled analgesia (pca) pump
pain management specialist
pain medicine
pain rating scale
pain relief for fibromyalgia
pain relief with knee replacement surgery
pain severity, adult or child (not baby)
pain severity, baby (under 3 years)
pain severity, child (3 and up)
palliative care
pallidotomy for parkinson's disease
palpitations
pancreas
pancreas
pancreas transplant
pancreas transplant
pancreatic cancer
pancreatic pseudocyst
pancreatitis
pancreatitis
panic attack
panic attacks and panic disorder
panic disorder
panic disorder: should i take medicine?
papilledema
pap test
pap test (papanicolaou test or pap smear)
paracentesis
paracentesis
paraesophageal hernia
paraffin wax for arthritis
paralysis
paranoia
paraphimosis
parasite
parathyroidectomy: before your surgery
parathyroidectomy: returning home
parathyroid glands
parathyroid glands
parathyroid hormone
parathyroid hormone (pth) test
parenting
parent or smoker: how does your child see you?
paresthesia
parkinson-plus syndromes
parkinson's disease
parkinson's disease
parkinson's disease and exercise
parkinson's disease and freezing
parkinson's disease and nutrition
parkinson's disease and sexual problems
parkinson's disease and speech problems
parkinson's disease and tremors
parkinson's disease: eating and drooling problems
parkinson's disease: modifying your activities and your home
parkinson's disease: movement problems from levodopa
parkinson's disease: other symptoms
paronychia
parotid gland
parotitis
paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
parp inhibitors
partial hip replacement
partial hip replacement surgery
partial thromboplastin time (ptt) test
partner abuse
partner support during pregnancy
parts of a tooth
passing tissue during pregnancy
passive toe stretch
patellar dislocation
patellar subluxation
patellar tracking disorder
patellar tracking disorder
patellar tracking disorder: exercises
patellofemoral pain syndrome
patellofemoral pain syndrome
patent ductus arteriosus (pda)
patent foramen ovale
patent foramen ovale (pfo)
pathogen
pathologist
patient advocate
patient rights
patty's story: using positive thinking to help back pain
pavlik harness
peak expiratory flow
peak flow meter
peak flow meters
peanut allergy
pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (pandas)
pediatrician
pediatric preparation for medical tests
pelvic and hip fracture sites
pelvic examination
pelvic examination
pelvic examination with speculum
pelvic exercises for urinary incontinence
pelvic floor muscles
pelvic inflammatory disease
pelvic inflammatory disease (pid)
pelvic inflammatory disease: tubo-ovarian abscess
pelvic lymph nodes
pelvic organ prolapse
pelvic organ prolapse
pelvic organ prolapse: should i have surgery?
pelvic pain in women
pelvic rocking
pelvic rock, sitting
pelvic rock, standing
pelvic tilt
pelvic tilt
pelvic tilt exercise
pelvic ultrasound
pendulum-swing exercise for the shoulder
penicillin allergy
penile implants for erection problems
people who need antibiotics to prevent endocarditis
peptic ulcer
peptic ulcer disease
peptic ulcer (stomach ulcer)
percutaneous discectomy for a lumbar herniated disc
percutaneous nephrolithotomy
percutaneous nephrolithotomy or nephrolithotripsy
perforating veins
perforation
pericardial effusion
pericardial effusion
pericardial effusion: fast facts
pericardiocentesis
pericarditis
pericarditis
pericarditis: fast facts
pericardium
perimenopause
perimetry test (visual field testing) for glaucoma
perinatologist
perineum
periodic limb movement disorder
periodic limb movement disorder
periodontitis
periodontitis (advanced gum disease)
peripartum cardiomyopathy
peripartum cardiomyopathy
peripheral arterial angioplasty
peripheral arterial disease
peripheral arterial disease and exercise
peripheral arterial disease of the legs
peripheral arterial disease (pad)
peripheral arterial disease: pulse and blood pressure measurement
peripheral arterial disease: should i have surgery?
peripheral nerve blocks
peripheral nerve blocks for anesthesia
peripheral nervous system
peripheral neuropathy
peripheral neuropathy
peritoneal cavity
peritoneal dialysis
peritoneal dialysis
peritoneal dialysis (pd)
peritoneal fluid
peritoneal membrane
peritoneum
peritonitis
peritonsillar abscess
permanent pacemaker
pernicious anemia
persistent atrial fibrillation
persistent depressive disorder
personal action plan
personal decontamination
personal stories about choosing birth control methods
petechiae
petechiae and purpura
pet scan
pet scanner
pet scans of the brain
peyronie's disease
peyronie's disease
ph
phalangeal head resection (arthroplasty) for toe joint deformities
phantom limb pain and chronic pain
pharmacist
phenylalanine
phenylketonuria (pku)
phenylketonuria (pku)
phenylketonuria (pku) test
pheochromocytoma
phimosis
phlebectomy
phlebotomy for too much iron
phobia
phobias
phosphate in blood test
phosphate in urine test
phosphorus (phosphate)
photodynamic therapy for age-related macular degeneration
photodynamic therapy (pdt)
photophobia
phototherapy for eczema
phototherapy for psoriasis
physiatrist
physical abuse
physical abuse
physical activity as you get older
physical activity for children and teens
physical activity for weight loss
physical activity helps prevent a heart attack and stroke
physical activity log
physical and emotional changes as death approaches
physical development, ages 11 to 14 years
physical development, ages 12 to 24 months
physical development, ages 15 to 18 years
physical development, ages 1 to 12 months
physical development, ages 6 to 10 years
physical examination
physical growth in newborns
physical rehabilitation for acl injuries
physical signs of alcohol use disorder
physician assistant (pa)
physiotherapist (pt)
physiotherapy
physiotherapy
physiotherapy for back pain
physiotherapy for knee arthritis
physiotherapy for spinal stenosis
physiotherapy for temporomandibular disorders
phytochemicals
pica
picogram (pg)
picograms per millilitre (pg/ml)
picomoles per litre (pmol/l)
pill splitter
pilonidal cyst
pilonidal disease
pimple
pinched nerve in or near the elbow
pineal gland
pink eye
pink eye (conjunctivitis)
pinworms
pinworms
piriformis stretch
pituitary gland
pituitary gland
pityriasis alba
pityriasis rosea
pityriasis rosea
pku diet
placebo and sham treatment
placebo effect
placement of a pessary
placement of a thoracentesis needle
placement of endoscope during ercp
placement of ice bags for heatstroke
placement of liver biopsy needle
placenta
placenta accreta
placenta increta
placental abruption
placental abruption
placental abruption
placenta percreta
placenta previa
placenta previa
placenta previa
placenta previa: fast facts
plague
planning a secure financial future
planning for a change that matters
planning for alcohol or drug relapse
planning to be an organ donor upon death
planning to be more active when you have chronic disease
plantar fascia
plantar fascia: bottom view
plantar fascia release
plantar fasciitis
plantar fasciitis
plantar fasciitis: exercises to relieve pain
plantar fasciitis: resuming your training
plantar fasciitis: should i have surgery for heel pain?
plantar warts
plan to stop using alcohol
plaque (artery)
plaque (dental)
plasma
plasma exchange (plasmapheresis)
plastic surgeon
platelet
playground safety
play therapy
pleural effusion
pleural effusion
pleural effusion
pleura of the lungs
pleurisy
pleurisy
plica in the knee
pneumatic retinopexy for retinal detachment
pneumococcal vaccine
pneumoconiosis
pneumocystis pneumonia and aids
pneumonia
pneumonia
pneumonia: self-care
pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
podiatrist
poisoning
poisoning and behaviour changes
poison ivy, oak, and sumac
poison ivy, oak, and sumac leaves
poison ivy, oak, or sumac
poison ivy, oak, or sumac: rash from indirect contact
poison ivy, oak, or sumac: relieving the itch
poison ivy, oak, or sumac: tips for washing
poison ivy, oak, or sumac: what to do first
poisonous lizards
polio
polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (polyarthritis)
polycystic kidney disease (pkd)
polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos)
polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos)
polycythemia
polycythemia vera
polyhydramnios
polymerase chain reaction (pcr)
polymyalgia rheumatica
polymyalgia rheumatica (pmr)
polyp
polysomnogram
poor let-down while breastfeeding
portal hypertension
positional plagiocephaly (flattened head)
positron emission tomography (pet)
positron emission tomography (pet) and computed tomography (ct)
post-cholecystectomy syndrome
post-concussive syndrome
posterior cruciate ligament (pcl) injury
posterior stretching exercise for the shoulder
posterior vitreous detachment
post-herpetic neuralgia
post-menopause
post-nasal drip
post-operative problems
postpartum bleeding
postpartum depression
postpartum depression
postpartum depression symptoms
postpartum: first 6 weeks after childbirth
postpartum psychosis
postpartum tubal ligation
post-polio syndrome
post-polio syndrome (pps)
post-term pregnancy
post-thrombotic syndrome
post-thrombotic syndrome
post-traumatic stress disorder
post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
postural drainage for children: lower lobes (back)
postural drainage for children: lower lobes (front)
postural drainage for children: lower lobes (sides)
postural drainage for children: upper lobes (back)
postural drainage for children: upper lobes (front)
postural management for breech position
postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (pots)
posture in advanced ankylosing spondylitis
post-void residual urine test
potassium
potassium (k) in blood test
potassium (k) in urine test
practicing gratitude
practicing self-compassion
prayer
prayer stretch
prealbumin blood test
prediabetes
prediabetes
prediabetes: exercise tips
prediabetes: healthy changes you can make
prediabetes: progression to type 2 diabetes
prediabetes: progression to type 2 diabetes in women who've had gestational diabetes
prediabetes: which path will you take?
prediabetes: which treatment should i use to prevent type 2 diabetes?
pre-eclampsia
pre-eclampsia
pre-eclampsia: checkups and monitoring
pre-eclampsia: creatinine clearance test
pre-eclampsia: expectant management
pregnancy
pregnancy after age 35
pregnancy after weight-loss (bariatric) surgery
pregnancy and childbirth
pregnancy and chronic high blood pressure
pregnancy and diabetes: planning for pregnancy
pregnancy and epilepsy
pregnancy and seat belt use
pregnancy: belly, pelvic, and back pain
pregnancy: blood clots
pregnancy: carpal tunnel syndrome
pregnancy: changes in bowel habits
pregnancy: changes in feet and ankles
pregnancy: chemicals, cosmetics, and radiation
pregnancy: choosing a health professional
pregnancy: dealing with back pain
pregnancy: dealing with morning sickness
pregnancy: deciding where to deliver
pregnancy: dropping (lightening)
pregnancy: eating the right foods
pregnancy: first prenatal visit
pregnancy: hair changes
pregnancy: hand changes
pregnancy: healthy weight gain
pregnancy: hemorrhoids and constipation
pregnancy: hot tub and sauna use
pregnancy: how to exercise safely
pregnancy: kick counts
pregnancy: learning about doctors and midwives
pregnancy: nosebleeds and bleeding gums
pregnancy: pelvic and hip pain
pregnancy: prenatal visit schedule
pregnancy-related problems
pregnancy: relationship changes
pregnancy: should i bank my baby's umbilical cord blood?
pregnancy: should i have amniocentesis?
pregnancy: should i have an epidural during childbirth?
pregnancy: should i have cvs (chorionic villus sampling)?
pregnancy: should i have screening tests for birth defects?
pregnancy: should i try vaginal birth after a past c-section (vbac)?
pregnancy: signs of preterm labor
pregnancy: stretch marks, itching, and skin changes
pregnancy: vaginal discharge and leaking fluid
pregnancy: varicose veins
pregnancy: vegetarian diet
pregnancy: ways to find your due date
pregnancy: work and school issues
pregnancy: your first weeks
prelabour rupture of membranes (prom)
premature baby: special care in the nicu
premature ejaculation
premature infant
premature infant: safe travel with your baby
premature (preterm) infant
premature ventricular contractions (pvcs)
premenstrual dysphoric disorder (pmdd)
premenstrual syndrome (pms)
premenstrual syndrome (pms)
preparing for a healthy pregnancy
preparing for your hospital stay
preparing your child for a hospital stay
preparing your child for the hospital
presbyopia
presbyopia
presbyopia
preschoolers: building a sense of security
preschoolers: building self-control
preschoolers: building social skills
preschoolers: encouraging independence
preschoolers: helping your child explore
prescription medicine misuse: could you have a problem?
prescription medicine misuse: getting back on track
prescription medicine misuse: setting goals for quitting
prescription medicine misuse: support for recovery
prescription medicine misuse: treatment options
press-up back extensions
pressure injuries
pressure injuries
pressure injuries
pressure injuries from scuba diving
pressure injuries: stages
preterm labour
preterm labour
preterm labour and short cervix
preterm labour symptoms
preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (pprom)
preventing acl injuries
preventing a heart attack or stroke: how aspirin may help
preventing bee stings
preventing blisters
preventing breath-holding spells in children
preventing children's injuries from sports and other activities
preventing choking
preventing choking in small children
preventing deep vein thrombosis (dvt) in the hospital
preventing deep vein thrombosis from travel
preventing falls: exercises for strength and balance
preventing falls: get an eye exam
preventing falls in older adults
preventing falls in older adults
preventing falls in older adults who take high-risk medicines
preventing falls in the hospital
preventing falls in the hospital
preventing falls: leg lifts
preventing falls: make your home safe
preventing falls: medicine safety
preventing falls: the four fall stoppers
preventing falls: two good exercises
preventing falls: use a home safety checklist
preventing flea bites
preventing foot cramps
preventing foot problems: training techniques
preventing insect stings
preventing mastitis
preventing poisoning in young children
preventing problems after surgery
preventing sepsis after you leave the hospital
preventing spider bites
preventing tetanus infections
preventing tooth decay in young children
prevent medical errors
priapism
prickly heat rash
primary (baby) teeth
primary biliary cholangitis (pbc)
primary enuresis
primary ovarian insufficiency
primary progressive multiple sclerosis
prk and lasek for farsightedness
prk, lasek, and epi-lasik for nearsightedness
probiotics
probiotics
problems after delivery of your baby
problem-solving therapy
problem-solving to manage stress
proctocolectomy and ileostomy for inflammatory bowel disease
productive coughs
progesterone
progesterone test
progestin
program a: seated exercises
program b: seated exercises with a ball
program c: seated exercises with elastic bands and soup cans
progressive muscle relaxation
progressive relapsing multiple sclerosis
prolactin
prolactin blood test
prolonged grief
prolotherapy for low back pain
prone buttocks squeeze
proper angle for brushing teeth
proper hand and wrist position
proper lifting technique
proper lifting to protect your back
proper sitting posture for typing
prostaglandins
prostate
prostate
prostate biopsy
prostate cancer
prostate cancer
prostate cancer, advanced or metastatic
prostate cancer screening
prostate cancer screening: should i have a psa test?
prostate cancer: should i choose active surveillance?
prostate cancer: should i have radiation or surgery for localized prostate cancer?
prostatectomy: returning home
prostatectomy surgery
prostate-specific antigen (psa) test
prostate-specific antigen (psa) test
prostatitis
prostatitis
protecting your child from infections
protecting your child from online strangers
protecting your skin from the sun
protecting your skin from the sun
protective pads for calluses and corns
protect yourself from hepatitis a when travelling
protein
prothrombin time (pt/inr) test
provincial and territorial helplines and websites
proxy directive
pseudobulbar affect (pba)
pseudogout
pseudomonas infection
psoriasis
psoriasis
psoriasis
psoriasis: skin, scalp, and nail care
psoriatic arthritis
psoriatic arthritis
psychiatrist
psychogenic seizures
psychologist
psychosis
ptsd and panic attacks
ptsd and your family
ptsd: checking in with yourself
ptsd: finding yourself again
ptsd: having a plan
ptsd myths
ptsd: signs and symptoms
ptsd: treatment options
puberty
puberty issues
pubic lice
pubic lice
pubis
pudendal neuralgia
pulmonary atresia
pulmonary edema
pulmonary embolism
pulmonary embolism
pulmonary embolism risk factors and warning signs
pulmonary embolism symptoms
pulmonary fibrosis
pulmonary fibrosis
pulmonary hypertension
pulmonary (lung) nodules
pulmonary rehabilitation
pulmonary valve stenosis
pulmonic valve
pulp (dental)
pulse (heart rate)
pulse measurement
pulse oximeter
punch biopsy
puncture wound
puncture wounds
puncture wounds: stitches, staples, and skin adhesives
pupil
purifying your drinking water
purpura
pursed-lip breathing and breathing while bending forward
pushing a rectal prolapse into place
puss caterpillar
puss caterpillar stings
pyloric stenosis
pyloric stenosis
pyloric stenosis

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