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| Francis V. Adams, M.D. |
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 - Pacemaker for atrial fibrillation
- Pacemaker for bradycardia
- Pacemaker for Heart Failure, Deciding about
- Pacemaker placement
- Pacemaker, Living With a
- Paclitaxel
- PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease)
- PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease), Antiplatelet Medicines for
- PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease), Cilostazol for
- Paget's Disease of Bone
- Paget's Disease of Bone, Bisphosphonates for
- Paget's Disease of Bone, Calcitonin for
- Pain (Cancer), Anticonvulsants for
- Pain (Cancer), Antidepressants for
- Pain (Cancer), Calcitonin for
- Pain (Cancer), Corticosteroids for
- Pain (Cancer), Glucocorticoids for
- Pain (Chronic Pelvic), Birth Control Pills for
- Pain (Chronic), Anticonvulsants for
- Pain (Chronic), Opioid Pain Relievers for
- Pain (Chronic), Tricyclic Antidepressants for
- Pain and Depression after a Stroke, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
- Pain and Depression after a Stroke, SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
- Pain from cancer, Controlling
- Pain Management, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for
- Pain Management, Nerve Block for
- Pain Relief, Nerve Block for
- Pain, Abdominal, Age 11 and Younger
- Pain, Abdominal, Age 12 and Older
- Pain, Cancer, Radiation Therapy for
- Pain, Chronic, Spinal cord stimulation for
- Pain: Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
- Pain: Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Care (End of Life Care)
- Pallidotomy (posteroventral pallidotomy) for Parkinson's disease
- Pancreatic cancer, exocrine: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
- Pancreatic cancer, exocrine: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Pancreatitis
- Panic (Anxiety)
- Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
- Panic Disorder, Benzodiazepines for
- Panic Disorder, MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) for
- Panic Disorder, Medication Treatment, Deciding About
- Panic Disorder, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) for
- Panic Disorder, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
- Panic Disorder, SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
- Panic Disorder, Tricyclic Antidepressants for
- Pap Test Follow-Up for Minor Cell Changes
- Pap Test, Abnormal
- Pap Test, Abnormal, Cervical Biopsy for
- Pap Test, Abnormal, Cone Biopsy (Conization) for
- Pap Test, Abnormal, Cryotherapy for
- Pap Test, Abnormal, LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Procedure) for
- Papillomavirus, Human (Genital Warts), Fluorouracil (5-FU) for
- Papillomavirus, Human (Genital Warts), Interferon for
- Parathyroid cancer: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
- Parathyroid cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease, Amantadine for
- Parkinson's Disease, Anticholinergic Agents for
- Parkinson's Disease, COMT Inhibitors for
- Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation for
- Parkinson's Disease, Dopamine Agonists for
- Parkinson's Disease, Levodopa Medicines for
- Parkinson's Disease, MAO-B Inhibitors for
- Parkinson's Disease, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors for
- Parkinson's Disease, Neurotransplantation for
- Parkinson's Disease, Pallidotomy for
- Parkinson's Disease, Thalamotomy for
- Partial colectomy for diverticular disease
- Partial Mastectomy for Breast Cancer
- Partnering With Your Doctor
- Patellar Tracking Disorder
- Patellar tracking disorder: Exercises
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Patient Safety
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Glucophage for
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (Ovarian Diathermy) for
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Metformin (Glucophage) for
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Ovarian Diathermy (Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling) for
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Spironolactone for
- PC-SPES: Complementary and alternative medicine - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
- PC-SPES: Complementary and alternative medicine - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Peak flow measurement and asthma
- Peanut Allergy
- Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests
- Pediatric Supportive Care: Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Pediculosis
- Pediculosis, Lindane for
- Pedometer or step counter, Using a
- Peginterferon for hepatitis C
- Pelvic exam for endometriosis
- Pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises for urinary incontinence in women
- Pelvic Floor Exercises
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Antibiotics for
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Deciding about Surgery
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Vaginal Pessaries for
- Pelvic Pain (Chronic), Birth Control Pills for
- Pelvic Pain (Chronic), Progestin for
- Pelvic Pain (Chronic), Surgery for
- Pelvic Pain (Chronic), Tricyclic Antidepressants for
- Pemetrexed
- Penicillamine for kidney stones
- Penicillamine for rheumatoid arthritis
- Penicillin Allergy
- Penicillins for pneumonia
- Penicillins for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Penile cancer: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
- Penile cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Penile implants for erection problems
- Pentoxifylline for venous skin ulcers
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Peptic Ulcer Disease, Acid Reducers (H2 Blockers) for
- Peptic Ulcer Disease, Antacids for
- Peptic Ulcer Disease, Combination Drug Therapy (Antibiotics) for
- Peptic Ulcer Disease, H2 Blockers (Acid Reducers) for
- Peptic Ulcer Disease, Prostaglandin Analog to Prevent NSAID-Induced
- Peptic Ulcer Disease, Proton Pump Inhibitors for
- Percutaneous discectomy for a herniated disc
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy or nephrolithotripsy for kidney stones
- Percutaneous Umbilical Cord Blood Sampling
- Pericarditis
- Peridontitis, Flap Procedure for
- Peridontitis, Root Planing and Scaling for
- Perimenopausal Symptoms, Birth Controll Pills for
- Perimetry test (visual field testing) for glaucoma
- Period, First
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
- Periodontal (Gum) Disease
- Periodontitis
- Periods (Menstrual), Missed or Irregular
- Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
- Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs, Angioplasty for
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Antiplatelet Medicines for
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Aortobifemoral Bypass Surgery for
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Aspirin for
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Cilostazol for
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Deciding About Surgery
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Femoral-Tibial Bypass Surgery for
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Femoropopliteal Bypass Surgery for
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Permethrin cream 5% for scabies
- Permethrin for lice
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Peyronie's Disease
- Phacoemulsion Cataract Surgery
- Phalangeal head resection (arthroplasty) for toe joint deformities
- Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)
- Phenazopyridine for urinary symptoms
- Phenobarbital for epilepsy
- Phentermine for obesity
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Phenytoin for epilepsy
- Pheochromocytoma: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
- Pheochromocytoma: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Phlebotomy
- Phobias
- Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE-5 inhibitors) for erection problems
- Photodynamic therapy for age-related macular degeneration
- Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
- Phototherapy
- Phototherapy for atopic dermatitis
- Phototherapy for psoriasis
- Physical Abuse
- Physical Abuse, Child
- Physical Activity as a Family: Quick Tips
- Physical Activity at Home: Quick Tips
- Physical Activity, Fitting into Your Day: Quick Tips
- Physical Exam and History for Atrial Fibrillation
- Physical Exam and History for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Physical Exam and History for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Physical Exam and History for Fast Heart Rate
- Physical Exam and History for Heart Failure
- Physical exam and history for osteoarthritis
- Physical exam for carpal tunnel syndrome
- Physical exam for high blood pressure
- Physical exam for plantar fasciitis
- Physical exam for tennis elbow
- Physical exam of the skin for skin cancer
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Colorectal Cancer
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Diverticulitis
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Fast Heart Rate
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Giardiasis
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Herniated Disc
- Physical Examination and Medical History for HIV Infection
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Infertility
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Kidney Stones
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Low Back Pain
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Lung Cancer
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Lupus
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Slow Heart Rate
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Tuberculosis (TB)
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Urinary Incontinence in Men
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Urinary Incontinence in Women
- Physical Examination and Medical History for Urinary Tract Infections
- Physical examination for genital warts (human papillomavirus) for men
- Physical examination for rotator cuff disorders
- Physical examination of the knee
- Physical rehabilitation for ACL injuries
- Physical Therapy
- Physical therapy for TM disorders
- PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
- PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease), Antibiotics for
- Pilocarpine for Sjögren's syndrome
- Pilonidal Disease
- Pimples (Acne)
- Pinkeye
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pinworms
- Pinworms, Albendazole for
- Pinworms, Mebendazole for
- Pinworms, Pyrantel Pamoate for
- Pituitary tumors: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
- Pituitary tumors: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Pityriasis Versicolor
- PKU (Phenylketonuria)
- Placenta Abruptio
- Placenta Previa
- Planning for Care at the End of Life: Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Plantar fascia release
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Fasciitis, Corticosteroid Injections for
- Plantar Fasciitis, Deciding about Surgery
- Plantar Fasciitis, Physical Examination for
- Plantar Fasciitis, Plantar Fascia Release for
- Plantar fasciitis: Exercises to relieve pain
- Plantar Wart Treatment, Deciding About
- Plantar Warts
- Plate format for eating when you have diabetes
- Playground Safety
- Pleurisy
- PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
- PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
- PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
- PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), Danazol for
- PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), GnRH-a (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist) for
- PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (GnRH-a) for
- PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), History for
- PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), Medical History for
- PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
- PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), Spironolactone for
- PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
- PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), Tricyclic Antidepressants for
- PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)-Related Anxiety, Alprazolam for
- Pneumatic retinopexy for retinal detachment
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia, Cephalosporins for
- Pneumonia, Fluoroquinilones for
- Pneumonia, Macrolides for
- Pneumonia, Tetracyclines for
- Pneumonia, Vancomycin for
- Pneumothorax (Collapsed Lung)
- Podophyllin resin or podofilox for genital warts (human papillomavirus)
- Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac
- Poison Oak
- Poison Sumac
- Poisoning
- Poisoning Prevention in Children
- Poisoning, Lead
- Pollen Allergies
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Glucophage for
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (Ovarian Diathermy) for
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Metformin (Glucophage) for
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Ovarian Diathermy (Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling) for
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Spironolactone for
- Polyenes for treating thrush
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Corticosteroids for
- Polyps, Cervical
- Poor eyesight: Living with vision problems
- Popeye Elbow
- Portuguese Man-of-War Stings
- Positive Thinking With Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Positive thinking, using for Anxiety
- Positive thinking, using for Depression
- Positive thinking, using for Weight management
- Positive thinking: Stopping unwanted thoughts
- Postoperative Problems
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum depression, Managing
- Postpartum Depression, SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
- Postpartum Depression, Tricyclic Antidepressants for
- Postpartum Period
- Post-Polio Syndrome
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Prazosin for
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Postural drainage for cystic fibrosis to clear your child's lungs
- Potassium citrate for kidney stones
- Potassium Hydroxide Preparation for Fungal Infections
- Potassium Hydroxide Preparation for Fungal Nail Infections
- Power of Attorney for Health Care
- PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome)
- Prayer
- Prazosin for PTSD
- Prediabetes
- Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
- Preeclampsia, Hydralazine for
- Preeclampsia, Labetalol for
- Preeclampsia, Methyldopa for
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Pregnancy and diabetes: Planning for pregnancy
- Pregnancy Due Date Calculator
- Pregnancy with Asthma
- Pregnancy, Amniocentesis for Rh Sensitization during
- Pregnancy, Cervical
- Pregnancy, Ectopic
- Pregnancy, Ectopic, Methotrexate for
- Pregnancy, Extrauterine
- Pregnancy, Fetal Blood Sampling for Rh Sensitization during
- Pregnancy, High-Risk
- Pregnancy, Rh Sensitization, Rh Immun Globulin for
- Pregnancy, Seizure Prevention during, Magnesium Sulfate for
- Pregnancy, Should I Take Antidepressants?
- Pregnancy, Tubal
- Pregnancy: Dealing with morning sickness
- Pregnancy; Alcohol or Drug Use During
- Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
- Pregnancy-Related Problems
- Prehypertension
- Premature Ejaculation
- Premature Infant
- Premature Infant, Making Informed Decisions About
- Premature Ovarian Failure
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Danazol for
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), History for
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Medical History for
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)-Related Anxiety, Alprazolam for
- Premenstrual Syndrome, GnRH-a (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist) for
- Premenstrual Syndrome, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (GnRH-a) for
- Premenstrual Syndrome, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for
- Premenstrual Syndrome, Spironolactone for
- Premenstrual Syndrome, SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
- Premenstrual Syndrome, Tricyclic Antidepressants for
- Presbyopia
- Prescription Medicines
- Prescription oral antifungals for athlete's foot
- Prescription sleep medicines
- Prescription topical antifungals for athlete's foot
- Pressure Sores
- Preteen Sex, Talking About
- Preterm Delivery, Cervical Cerclage to Prevent
- Preterm Labor
- Preterm Labor, Indomethacin for
- Preterm Labor, Magnesium Sulfate for
- Preterm Labor, Nifedipine for
- Preterm Labor, Ritodrine for
- Preterm Labor, Terbutaline for
- Preterm Labor, Vaginal Examination for
- Prevent Medical Errors
- Preventing Falls
- Preventing Medical Errors
- Preventing Poisoning in Young Children
- Prevention and cessation of cigarette smoking: control of tobacco use: Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
- Prevention and cessation of cigarette smoking: control of tobacco use: Prevention - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Prickly Heat Rash
- Primaquine for malaria
- Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency (Addison's Disease)
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
- Primary Nocturnal Enuresis (Bed-Wetting)
- PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) and LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileusis) for nearsightedness
- Probiotics
- Problems After Delivery of Your Baby
- Procarbazine
- Proctocolectomy and ileostomy for inflammatory bowel disease
- Progestin for chronic pelvic pain
- Progestin for dysfunctional uterine bleeding
- Progestin for endometriosis
- Progestin hormone therapy for endometrial cancer
- Progestin-only hormonal methods (mini-pills, implants, and shots)
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress Management
- Prolapse, Pelvic Organ, Deciding About Surgery
- Prostaglandin analog to prevent NSAID-induced peptic ulcer
- Prostaglandin analogs for glaucoma
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer (Localized), Should I Have Radiation Therapy or a Prostatectomy?
- Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic
- Prostate Cancer, Antiandrogens for
- Prostate Cancer, GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone) Agonists for
- Prostate Cancer, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Agonists for
- Prostate Cancer, Leutinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LH-RH) Agonists for
- Prostate Cancer, LH-RH (Leutinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone) Agonists for
- Prostate Cancer, Radiation Therapy for
- Prostate Cancer, Radical Prostatectomy for
- Prostate Cancer, Surveillance (Watchful Waiting) for
- Prostate Cancer, Watchful Waiting for
- Prostate cancer: Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
- Prostate cancer: Prevention - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Prostate cancer: Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
- Prostate cancer: Screening - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Prostate cancer: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
- Prostate cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- Prostate-specific Antigen Test to Screen for Prostate Cancer, Deciding About
- Prostatitis
- Prostatitis, Alpha-Blocker Medications for
- Prostatitis, Anxiolytic Agents for
- Prostatitis, Expressed Prostatic Secretions Test for
- Prostatitis, Finasteride (Proscar) for
- Prostatitis, Muscle Relaxers for
- Prostatitis, Proscar for
- Prostatitis, Transurethral Prostatectomy for
- Protease inhibitors (PIs) for HIV
- Protecting Your Child From Drowning Hazards
- Protecting Your Skin From the Sun
- Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for peptic ulcer disease
- Proton pump inhibitors for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Pruritus (itching): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- PSA (Prostate-specific Antigen) Test, Deciding About
- Psoralen and UVA light therapy (PUVA) for psoriasis
- Psoralen plus ultraviolet light therapy (PUVA) for atopic dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriasis, Anthralin for
- Psoriasis, Biologics for
- Psoriasis, Calcipotriene for
- Psoriasis, Coal Tars for
- Psoriasis, Corticosteroids for
- Psoriasis, Cyclosporine for
- Psoriasis, Methotrexate for
- Psoriasis, Phototherapy for
- Psoriasis, Psoralen and UV Light Therapy for
- Psoriasis, Retinoids for
- Psoriasis: Skin care
- PT (Physical Therapy)
- Ptosis (Drooping Eyelids)
- PTSD and Depression
- PTSD and Negative Coping
- PTSD and Panic Attacks
- PTSD and Physical Health Problems
- PTSD and Suicide
- PTSD and Your Family
- PTSD Treatment, Deciding About
- PTSD, Prazosin for
- PTSD, SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for
- Pudendal Neuralgia
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Embolism, Anticoagulants for
- Pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Puncture Wounds
- PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease)
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Pyrantel pamoate for the treatment of pinworms
- Pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide for lice
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