 |
|
Prader-Willi syndrome
|  |
When Part of a Chromosome Is Missing
|
 |
|
information resources on
|  |
|
 |
|
Pralidoxime
|  |
Insecticide Poisoning: Diagnosis and Treatment
|
 |
|
Pramipexole
|  |
Parkinson's Disease: Other Drugs
Drugs Used to Treat Parkinson's Disease
|
 |
|
Pramlintide
|  |
Oral Antihyperglycemic Drugs
|
 |
|
Pravastatin
|  |
Lipid-Lowering Drugs
|
 |
|
Prazosin
|  |
Some Drugs Used to Treat Urinary Incontinence
|
 |
|
Precocious puberty
|  |
Early Puberty
|
 |
|
Prediabetes
|  |
Diabetes Mellitus (DM): Prediabetes
|
 |
|
Prednisolone
|  |
see Corticosteroids; Prednisone
|
 |
|
Prednisone
|  |
see also Corticosteroids
|
 |
|
adrenal gland suppression by
|  |
Suppression of Adrenal Function by Corticosteroids
|
 |
|
in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
|  |
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis: Treatment
|
 |
|
in autoimmune disorders
|  |
Autoimmune Disorders: Treatment
|
 |
|
in autoimmune hemolytic anemia
|  |
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Treatment
|
 |
|
in Bell palsy
|  |
Bell Palsy: Treatment
|
 |
|
in Crohn disease
|  |
Crohn Disease:
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Drugs That Reduce Bowel Inflammation Caused by Crohn Disease
|
 |
|
in dermatomyositis
|  |
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis: Treatment
|
 |
|
in eosinophilic pneumonia
|  |
Eosinophilic Pneumonia: Prognosis and Treatment
|
 |
|
in gout
|  |
Gout and Pseudogout: Relieving acute attacks
Drugs Used to Treat Gout
|
 |
|
in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
|  |
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias: Prognosis and Treatment
|
 |
|
in multiple sclerosis
|  |
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Treatment
|
 |
|
in muscular dystrophy
|  |
Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophies: Treatment
|
 |
|
in polymyositis
|  |
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis: Treatment
|
 |
|
in rheumatoid arthritis
|  |
Drugs Used to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA):
Corticosteroids
|
 |
|
in systemic lupus erythematosus
|  |
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Treatment
|
 |
|
in temporal (giant cell) arteritis
|  |
Giant Cell Arteritis: Prognosis and Treatment
|
 |
|
in transplantation
|  |
Drugs Used to Prevent Transplant Rejection
|
 |
|
in ulcerative colitis
|  |
Drugs That Reduce Bowel Inflammation Caused by Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis:
Severity of symptoms
|
 |
|
Preeclampsia
|  |
Swelling During Late Pregnancy: Less common causes
Some Causes and Features of Swelling During Late Pregnancy
Drug Use During Pregnancy
Preeclampsia
|
 |
|
Preferred provider organizations
|  |
How Health Care Is Paid For:
PPOs
|
 |
|
Pregabalin
|  |
Drugs Used to Treat Seizures
|
 |
|
Pregnancy
|  |
see also Embryo; Fetus
Normal Pregnancy
From Egg to Embryo
Placenta and Embryo at 8 Weeks
Rashes During Pregnancy
Stages of Pregnancy
|
 |
|
ABO incompatibility in
|  |
What Is Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn?
|
 |
|
in adolescents
|  |
Contraception and Adolescent Pregnancy
|
 |
|
after premature menopause
|  |
Premature Menopause: Treatment
|
 |
|
age considerations in
|  |
High-Risk Pregnancy : Age
|
 |
|
Down syndrome and
|  |
Genetic Disorders Detection:
Chromosomal Abnormalities
Risk of Having a Baby With a Chromosomal Abnormality
|
 |
|
alcohol use during
|  |
Drug Use During Pregnancy:
Alcohol
Alcohol: Long-Term Effects
|
 |
|
amniocentesis during
|  |
Prenatal Diagnostic Testing:
Amniocentesis
Detecting Abnormalities Before Birth
|
 |
|
anemia in
|  |
Physical Changes During Pregnancy:
Heart and Blood Flow
Self-Care During Pregnancy:
Drugs and Dietary Supplements
Anemia During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
anticonvulsant use during
|  |
Seizure Disorders:
Anticonvulsants
Seizure Disorders During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
antihistamine use during
|  |
Allergic Reactions and Other Hypersensitivity Disorders:
Treatment
|
 |
|
appendicitis during
|  |
Disorders That Require Surgery During Pregnancy: Appendicitis
|
 |
|
aspartame use during
|  |
Drug Use During Pregnancy:
Aspartame
|
 |
|
aspirin use during
|  |
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
|
 |
|
asthma during
|  |
Asthma During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
autoimmune disorders in
|  |
Autoimmune Disorders During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
bleeding during
|  |
Vaginal Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
Some Causes and Features of Vaginal Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
Vaginal Bleeding During Late Pregnancy
Some Causes and Features of Vaginal Bleeding During Late Pregnancy
Complications of Pregnancy
Miscarriage: Symptoms
Placenta Previa
Placental Abruption (Abruptio Placentae)
|
 |
|
caffeine consumption during
|  |
Drug Use During Pregnancy:
Caffeine
|
 |
|
cancer during
|  |
Cancer During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
cardiomyopathy with
|  |
Heart Disorders During Pregnancy:
Peripartum cardiomyopathy
|
 |
|
cholestasis during
|  |
Liver and Gallbladder Disorders During Pregnancy: Cholestasis of pregnancy
|
 |
|
chorea in
|  |
Chorea, Athetosis, and Hemiballismus
|
 |
|
chorionic villus sampling during
|  |
Prenatal Diagnostic Testing:
Chorionic Villus Sampling
Detecting Abnormalities Before Birth
|
 |
|
cocaine use during
|  |
Cocaine: Long-Term Effects
|
 |
|
complications of
|  |
High-Risk Pregnancy :
Disorders During Pregnancy
Complications of Pregnancy
|
 |
|
cortical necrosis during
|  |
Renal Cortical Necrosis
|
 |
|
cytomegalovirus infection during
|  |
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection: Symptoms
|
 |
|
dating of
|  |
When Is the Baby Due?
|
 |
|
detection of
|  |
Normal Pregnancy
|
 |
|
diabetes mellitus during
|  |
Physical Changes During Pregnancy: Hormones
Diabetes During Pregnancy
Large for Gestational Age (LGA)
|
 |
|
Down syndrome and
|  |
Genetic Disorders Detection:
Chromosomal Abnormalities
Risk of Having a Baby With a Chromosomal Abnormality
|
 |
|
drug addiction during
|  |
Drug Use and Abuse: Drug Addiction
|
 |
|
drug use in
|  |
Risk Factors for Adverse Drug Reactions:
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Precautions With Over-the-Counter Drugs:
Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Drug Use During Pregnancy
How Drugs Cross the Placenta
Categories of Risk for Drugs During Pregnancy
Some Drugs That Can Cause Problems During Pregnancy*
|
 |
|
alcohol
|  |
Drug Use During Pregnancy:
Alcohol
Alcohol: Long-Term Effects
|
 |
|
cocaine
|  |
Cocaine: Long-Term Effects
|
 |
|
opioid
|  |
Drug Use During Pregnancy:
Opioids
Opioids:
Withdrawal Symptoms
|
 |
|
eclampsia in
|  |
Preeclampsia: Eclampsia
|
 |
|
ectopic
|  |
Some Gynecologic Causes of Pelvic Pain
Some Causes and Features of Vaginal Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic Pregnancy: A Mislocated Pregnancy
|
 |
|
pelvic pain and
|  |
Pelvic Pain During Early Pregnancy: Causes
Some Causes and Features of Pelvic Pain During Early Pregnancy
|
 |
|
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and
|  |
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
|
 |
|
fertilization in
|  |
see Fertilization
|
 |
|
fever during
|  |
Fevers During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
fibroids during
|  |
Fibroids: Symptoms
|
 |
|
folic acid and
|  |
Folate: Symptoms
Brain and Spinal Cord Defects:
Neural Tube Defects
Intellectual Disability: Prognosis and Prevention
|
 |
|
gallstones during
|  |
Liver and Gallbladder Disorders During Pregnancy: Gallstones
|
 |
|
genetic screening before
|  |
Genetic Screening
Who Should Consider Genetic Screening?
|
 |
|
gingivitis during
|  |
Gingivitis:
Gingivitis Due to Pregnancy
|
 |
|
Graves' disease in
|  |
Thyroid Disorders During Pregnancy:
Graves' disease
Thyroid Disorders in the Newborn:
Hyperthyroidism in the Newborn
|
 |
|
heart disease in
|  |
Heart Disorders During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
HELLP syndrome in
|  |
Preeclampsia: HELLP Syndrome
|
 |
|
hepatitis during
|  |
Liver and Gallbladder Disorders During Pregnancy
Specific Medical Conditions and Travel:
Pregnancy
|
 |
|
herpes gestationis in
|  |
Rashes During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
herpes simplex virus infection during
|  |
Herpes Simplex Virus Infections: Other Infections and Complications
Infections During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
high blood pressure during
|  |
Drug Use During Pregnancy
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
high-risk
|  |
High-Risk Pregnancy
|
 |
|
HIV infection during
|  |
Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV Infection: Mothers and Children
Infections During Pregnancy
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Children:
Diagnosis
|
 |
|
hydronephrosis during
|  |
Obstruction of the Urinary Tract: Causes
|
 |
|
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in
|  |
Autoimmune Disorders During Pregnancy:
Immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
|
 |
|
immunization during
|  |
Some Drugs That Can Cause Problems During Pregnancy*
|
 |
|
indomethacin use during
|  |
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension: Causes
|
 |
|
infection during
|  |
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis): Causes
Drug Use During Pregnancy:
Illicit Drugs
Infections During Pregnancy
Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy
Birth Defects:
Infections
|
 |
|
information resources on
|  |
|
 |
|
iodine deficiency during
|  |
Iodine:
Iodine Deficiency
|
 |
|
iron supplementation during
|  |
Iron: Treatment
Self-Care During Pregnancy:
Drugs and Dietary Supplements
|
 |
|
IUD use and
|  |
Family Planning: Possible Problems
|
 |
|
kidney disorders in
|  |
Kidney Disorders During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
liver disease during
|  |
Liver and Gallbladder Disorders During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
loss of
|  |
see Abortion; Miscarriage
|
 |
|
malaria during
|  |
Specific Medical Conditions and Travel:
Pregnancy
|
 |
|
Marfan syndrome and
|  |
Marfan Syndrome
|
 |
|
marijuana use during
|  |
Marijuana: Complications
|
 |
|
mask of (melasma)
|  |
Melasma
Physical Changes During Pregnancy:
Skin
|
 |
|
medical care during
|  |
Medical Care During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
miscarriage of
|  |
see Miscarriage
|
 |
|
molar
|  |
Hydatidiform Mole
|
 |
|
myasthenia gravis in
|  |
Autoimmune Disorders During Pregnancy:
Myasthenia gravis
|
 |
|
nausea and vomiting during
|  |
Nausea and Vomiting During Early Pregnancy
Some Causes and Features of Nausea and Vomiting During Early Pregnancy
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
|
 |
|
nipple discharge during
|  |
Breast Disorders:
Nipple Discharge
Nipple Discharge
Nipple Discharge: What the doctor does
|
 |
|
number of
|  |
High-Risk Pregnancy :
Problems in a Previous Pregnancy
|
 |
|
oligohydramnios in
|  |
Problems With Amniotic Fluid
|
 |
|
opioid use during
|  |
Drug Use During Pregnancy:
Opioids
Opioids:
Withdrawal Symptoms
|
 |
|
pelvic pain during
|  |
Pelvic Pain During Early Pregnancy
Some Causes and Features of Pelvic Pain During Early Pregnancy
|
 |
|
physical changes during
|  |
Physical Changes During Pregnancy
Rashes During Pregnancy
Stages of Pregnancy
|
 |
|
placental problems in
|  |
Complications of Pregnancy
Placenta Previa
Problems With the Placenta
|
 |
|
polyhydramnios in
|  |
Problems With Amniotic Fluid
|
 |
|
postterm
|  |
Complications of Labor and Delivery :
Postterm Pregnancy and Postmaturity
Complications of Labor and Delivery :
Postterm Pregnancy and Postmaturity
|
 |
|
preeclampsia in
|  |
Drug Use During Pregnancy
Preeclampsia
|
 |
|
prenatal testing for
|  |
Risk of Having a Baby With a Chromosomal Abnormality
When One Parent Has an Abnormal Gene
Prenatal Diagnostic Testing
Some Genetic Disorders That Can Be Detected Before Birth
Detecting Abnormalities Before Birth
|
 |
|
prevention of
|  |
see Contraception and contraceptives; Oral contraceptives
|
 |
|
previous pregnancies and
|  |
High-Risk Pregnancy :
Problems in a Previous Pregnancy
|
 |
|
problems achieving (infertility)
|  |
Infertility
What Causes Infertility in Men?
|
 |
|
radiation risks and
|  |
Common Imaging Tests:
During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
rape and
|  |
Rape: Evaluation
|
 |
|
rheumatoid arthritis during
|  |
Autoimmune Disorders During Pregnancy:
Rheumatoid arthritis
|
 |
|
Rh incompatibility in
|  |
Abortion: Complications
Prenatal Diagnostic Testing:
Chorionic Villus Sampling
Medical Care During Pregnancy: First Examination
Postdelivery Period:
Vaccines and immune globulin
Rh Incompatibility
What Is Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn?
|
 |
|
risk factors in
|  |
High-Risk Pregnancy
|
 |
|
rubella during
|  |
Rubella
|
 |
|
seizures during
|  |
Seizure Disorders During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
self-care during
|  |
Self-Care During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
sickle cell disease and
|  |
Anemia During Pregnancy:
Sickle cell disease
|
 |
|
smoking during
|  |
Drug Use During Pregnancy:
Cigarette (Tobacco) Smoking
|
 |
|
stages of
|  |
Stages of Pregnancy
|
 |
|
surgery during
|  |
Disorders That Require Surgery During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
swelling (edema) during
|  |
Swelling During Late Pregnancy
Some Causes and Features of Swelling During Late Pregnancy
|
 |
|
symptoms during
|  |
Symptoms During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
systemic lupus erythematosus and
|  |
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Treatment
Autoimmune Disorders During Pregnancy:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)
|
 |
|
termination of
|  |
see Abortion; Miscarriage
|
 |
|
thyroiditis after
|  |
Silent Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
|
 |
|
toxemia of (preeclampsia)
|  |
Drug Use During Pregnancy
Preeclampsia
|
 |
|
toxoplasmosis during
|  |
Toxoplasmosis
|
 |
|
travel during
|  |
Specific Medical Conditions and Travel:
Pregnancy
|
 |
|
tubal
|  |
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Symptoms
|
 |
|
ultrasonography during
|  |
Prenatal Diagnostic Testing:
Ultrasonography
Detecting Abnormalities Before Birth
Medical Care During Pregnancy: Follow-up Examinations
|
 |
|
umbilical cord blood sampling during
|  |
Prenatal Diagnostic Testing:
Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling
|
 |
|
uterine fibroids in
|  |
Fibroids During Pregnancy
|
 |
|
vaccination during
|  |
Some Drugs That Can Cause Problems During Pregnancy*
|
 |
|
vitamin A during
|  |
Vitamin A: Symptoms
|
 |
|
weight gain in
|  |
Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome:
Pregnancy and menopause
|
 |
|
Premacular fibrosis
|  |
Epiretinal Membrane
|
 |
|
Premature ejaculation
|  |
Premature Ejaculation
Learning to Delay Ejaculation
|
 |
|
Premature infant
|  |
see also Labor and delivery, preterm
Complications of Labor and Delivery
Prematurity
Physical Features of a Premature Newborn
|
 |
|
apnea in
|  |
Apnea of Prematurity
|
 |
|
eye problems (retinopathy) in
|  |
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
|
 |
|
infection in
|  |
Sepsis in the Newborn
Some Infections of Newborns
|
 |
|
intestinal problems (necrotizing enterocolitis) in
|  |
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
|
 |
|
lung development problems (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) in
|  |
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
|
 |
|
respiratory distress syndrome in
|  |
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
|
 |
|
sepsis in
|  |
Sepsis in the Newborn
|
 |
|
vitamin E deficiency in
|  |
Vitamin E: Symptoms
|
 |
|
Premature labor
|  |
see Labor and delivery, preterm
|
 |
|
Premature menopause
|  |
Some Causes and Features of Amenorrhea
Premature Menopause
|
 |
|
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
|  |
Premenstrual Syndrome: Symptoms
Premenstrual Syndrome: Treatment
|
 |
|
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
|  |
Deciphering Medical Terms for Menstrual Disorders*
Premenstrual Syndrome
Symptoms That Can Occur in Premenstrual Syndrome
|
 |
|
Prenatal testing
|  |
Risk of Having a Baby With a Chromosomal Abnormality
When One Parent Has an Abnormal Gene
Prenatal Diagnostic Testing
Some Genetic Disorders That Can Be Detected Before Birth
Detecting Abnormalities Before Birth
Birth Defects:
Diagnosis
Intellectual Disability: Prognosis and Prevention
|
 |
|
Presbycusis
|  |
Effects of Aging on the Ears, Nose, and Throat
Hearing Loss and Deafness:
Presbycusis
Changes in the Body With Aging:
Ears
|
 |
|
Presbyesophagus
|  |
Esophageal Disorders
|
 |
|
Presbyopia
|  |
Effects of Aging on the Eyes
Refractive Disorders: Causes
Changes in the Body With Aging:
Eyes
|
 |
|
Preschool
|  |
Promoting Optimal Health and Development
Child Care
|
 |
|
Prescription drugs
|  |
see also Drugs
Overview of Drugs: Prescription or Nonprescription
|
 |
|
abuse of
|  |
Antianxiety and Sedative Drugs
Classifying the Abuse Potential of Prescription Drugs
|
 |
|
Preservatives, for food
|  |
Food Allergy
|
 |
|
Pressure
|  |
|
 |
|
blood
|  |
see Blood pressure; High blood pressure; Low blood pressure
|
 |
|
in diving
|  |
Diving and Compressed Air Injuries
|
 |
|
ear
|  |
Biology of the Ears, Nose, and Throat:
Middle Ear
Barotrauma of the Ear
The Eustachian Tube: Keeping Air Pressure Equal
Problems in Transit:
Ear and Sinus Pressure
|
 |
|
eye (intraocular)
|  |
|
 |
|
anterior chamber paracentesis for
|  |
Blockage of Central Retinal Arteries and Branches: Treatment
|
 |
|
increased (glaucoma)
|  |
Eye Pain: What the doctor does
Glaucoma
Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma
|
 |
|
measurement of
|  |
Glaucoma:
Screening and Diagnosis
|
 |
|
Pressure sores
|  |
Pressure Sores
Common Sites for Pressure Sores
|
 |
|
aging and
|  |
Spotlight on Aging
|
 |
|
bed rest and
|  |
Problems Due to Hospitalization:
Pressure Sores
|
 |
|
in dying person
|  |
Symptoms During a Fatal Illness:
Bedsores
|
 |
|
prevention of
|  |
Pressure Sores: Prevention
|
 |
|
Preterm labor and delivery
|  |
see Labor and delivery, preterm; Premature infant
|
 |
|
Prevention
|  |
Prevention
Examples of Risk Factors for Health Problems
Selected Screening Schedule for Adults*,†
Three Levels of Prevention
Selected Strategies for Preventing Some Major Health Problems
|
 |
|
in adolescents
|  |
Preventive Health Care Visits
|
 |
|
in adults
|  |
Selected Screening Schedule for Adults*,†
|
 |
|
cancer
|  |
Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
Preventing Cancer
|
 |
|
in children and teenagers
|  |
Preventive Health Care Visits
Preventive Health Care Visits
|
 |
|
components of
|  |
Selected Strategies for Preventing Some Major Health Problems
|
 |
|
doctor visits for
|  |
When to See a Doctor
|
 |
|
exercise for
|  |
see also Exercise
Exercise and Fitness
|
 |
|
of falls
|  |
Falls:
Prevention
|
 |
|
in infants
|  |
Preventive Health Care Visits for Infants
|
 |
|
of obesity
|  |
Promoting Optimal Health and Development
|
 |
|
in older adults
|  |
Prevention in Older Adults
Spotlight on Aging
|
 |
|
in pregnant women
|  |
Prevention in Pregnant Women
|
 |
|
of premature birth
|  |
Prematurity:
Prevention
|
 |
|
primary
|  |
Three Levels of Prevention
|
 |
|
risk assessment in
|  |
Prevention
Examples of Risk Factors for Health Problems
|
 |
|
secondary
|  |
Three Levels of Prevention
|
 |
|
tertiary
|  |
Three Levels of Prevention
|
 |
|
Priapism
|  |
Erection, Persistent
Erection, Persistent: What the doctor does
|
 |
|
Prickly heat
|  |
Prickly Heat
What Causes Prickly Heat?
|
 |
|
Primaquine
|  |
Malaria: Treatment
|
 |
|
Primary biliary cirrhosis
|  |
Some Causes and Features of Jaundice
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
|
 |
|
Primary care doctor
|  |
The Primary Care Doctor
Is This Doctor the Right One?
|
 |
|
Primary lateral sclerosis
|  |
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Other Motor Neuron Diseases: Primary lateral sclerosis and progressive pseudobulbar palsy
|
 |
|
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
|  |
Some Causes and Features of Jaundice
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
|
 |
|
Primidone
|  |
|
 |
|
vitamin deficiencies and
|  |
Some Drugs That Cause Vitamin Deficiency
|
 |
|
Prion diseases
|  |
Prion Diseases
Of Sheep and Cows
|
 |
|
Prisms
|  |
|
 |
|
in strabismus
|  |
Strabismus:
Paralytic Strabismus
|
 |
|
Pritikin diet
|  |
Some Fad Diets
|
 |
|
PRK (photorefractive keratectomy)
|  |
Refractive Disorders:
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
|
 |
|
Probenecid
|  |
Gout and Pseudogout: Lowering blood levels of uric acid
Drugs Used to Treat Gout
|
 |
|
Probiotics
|  |
|
 |
|
in gastroenteritis
|  |
Gastroenteritis: Treatment
Gastroenteritis in Children: Treatment
|
 |
|
Prochlorperazine
|  |
|
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|
in migraine
|  |
Migraines: Treatment
|
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|
Procidentia
|  |
Rectal Prolapse
When the Bottom Falls Out: Prolapse in the Pelvis
Pelvic Floor Disorders: Prolapse of the Uterus
|
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|
Proctalgia fugax
|  |
Levator Syndrome
|
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|
Proctitis
|  |
Proctitis
|
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|
ulcerative
|  |
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis: Prognosis
|
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|
Prodrome of migraine headache
|  |
Migraines: Symptoms
|
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|
Progeroid syndromes
|  |
Disorders of Accelerated Aging: Progeroid Syndromes
|
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|
Progesterone
|  |
Major Hormones
Biology of the Female Reproductive System
|
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|
in menstrual cycle
|  |
Changes During the Menstrual Cycle
Menstrual Cycle:
Follicular Phase
Menstrual Cycle: Luteal Phase
|
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|
during pregnancy
|  |
Physical Changes During Pregnancy: Hormones
|
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|
receptors for
|  |
Breast Cancer: Characteristics
|
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|
Progestin
|  |
|
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|
in breast cancer
|  |
Breast Cancer:
Treatment of Cancer That Has Spread (Stage IV)
|
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|
in endometriosis
|  |
Endometriosis: Drugs
Drugs Commonly Used to Treat Endometriosis
|
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|
implant formulation of
|  |
Family Planning:
Contraceptive Implants
|
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|
injectable
|  |
Family Planning:
Contraceptive Injections
|
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|
in IUD
|  |
Family Planning:
Intrauterine Devices
Understanding Intrauterine Devices
|
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|
in oral contraceptives
|  |
Family Planning:
Oral Contraceptives
|
 |
|
in polycystic ovary syndrome
|  |
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Treatment
|
 |
|
during pregnancy
|  |
Some Drugs That Can Cause Problems During Pregnancy*
|
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|
replacement therapy with
|  |
Menopause:
Hormone therapy
Some Drugs Used to Treat Symptoms and Effects of Menopause
|
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|
skin patch formulation of
|  |
Family Planning:
Skin Patches and Vaginal Rings
|
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|
vaginal ring formulation of
|  |
Family Planning:
Skin Patches and Vaginal Rings
|
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|
Progestins
|  |
|
 |
|
in endometrial cancer
|  |
Cancer of the Uterus: Treatment
|
 |
|
Prognathism
|  |
Acromegaly and Gigantism: Symptoms
|
 |
|
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
|  |
Care in the Home:
PACE
|
 |
|
Progressive bulbar palsy
|  |
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Other Motor Neuron Diseases: Progressive bulbar palsy
Some Causes and Features of Difficulty Swallowing
|
 |
|
Progressive massive fibrosis, in black lung
|  |
Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis
|
 |
|
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
|  |
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
Common Opportunistic Infections Associated with AIDS
|
 |
|
Progressive muscular atrophy
|  |
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Other Motor Neuron Diseases: Progressive muscular atrophy
|
 |
|
Progressive pseudobulbar palsy
|  |
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Other Motor Neuron Diseases: Primary lateral sclerosis and progressive pseudobulbar palsy
|
 |
|
Progressive supranuclear palsy
|  |
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
|
 |
|
Projection (mental)
|  |
Personality Disorders:
Schizotypal personality disorder
|
 |
|
Prolactin
|  |
Major Hormones
Pituitary: The Master Gland
Pituitary Gland Disorders
Biology of the Female Reproductive System
|
 |
|
deficiency of
|  |
Hypopituitarism:
Prolactin Deficiency
|
 |
|
galactorrhea and
|  |
Galactorrhea
|
 |
|
Prolactinoma
|  |
Galactorrhea
|
 |
|
Prolapse
|  |
|
 |
|
bladder
|  |
Effects of Aging on the Female Reproductive System
Pelvic Floor Disorders
When the Bottom Falls Out: Prolapse in the Pelvis
|
 |
|
mitral valve
|  |
Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)
|
 |
|
rectal
|  |
Rectal Prolapse
Effects of Aging on the Female Reproductive System
Pelvic Floor Disorders
When the Bottom Falls Out: Prolapse in the Pelvis
|
 |
|
small intestine
|  |
When the Bottom Falls Out: Prolapse in the Pelvis
Pelvic Floor Disorders: Enterocele
|
 |
|
umbilical cord
|  |
Fetus or Newborn Problems During Delivery:
Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
|
 |
|
urethra
|  |
Pelvic Floor Disorders: Cystocele and Cystourethrocele
|
 |
|
uterus
|  |
Effects of Aging on the Female Reproductive System
Pelvic Floor Disorders
When the Bottom Falls Out: Prolapse in the Pelvis
|
 |
|
vagina
|  |
Effects of Aging on the Female Reproductive System
When the Bottom Falls Out: Prolapse in the Pelvis
Pelvic Floor Disorders: Prolapse of the Vagina
|
 |
|
Promethazine
|  |
Some Antihistamines
|
 |
|
in elderly persons
|  |
Some Drugs Particularly Likely to Cause Problems in Older People
|
 |
|
Promyelocytic leukemia
|  |
Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML)
|
 |
|
Propantheline, in elderly persons
|  |
Some Drugs Particularly Likely to Cause Problems in Older People
|
 |
|
Propionibacterium acnes
|  |
Acne and Related Disorders
|
 |
|
Propoxyphene
|  |
Opioid Analgesics
|
 |
|
in elderly persons
|  |
Some Drugs Particularly Likely to Cause Problems in Older People
|
 |
|
Propranolol
|  |
see Beta-blockers
|
 |
|
Proptosis
|  |
Eyes, Bulging
Some Causes and Features of Bulging Eyes
|
 |
|
Propylthiouracil
|  |
Drugs Used to Treat Hyperthyroidism
|
 |
|
in hyperthyroidism
|  |
Hyperthyroidism: Prognosis and Treatment
Thyroid Disorders in the Newborn:
Hyperthyroidism in the Newborn
|
 |
|
during pregnancy
|  |
Some Drugs That Can Cause Problems During Pregnancy*
Thyroid Disorders During Pregnancy:
Graves' disease
|
 |
|
Prostacyclin
|  |
Pulmonary Hypertension: Treatment
|
 |
|
Prostaglandin analogues
|  |
|
 |
|
in abortion
|  |
Abortion: Drugs
|
 |
|
in glaucoma
|  |
Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma
|
 |
|
in labor and delivery
|  |
Labor and Delivery Procedures
|
 |
|
Prostate gland
|  |
Biology of the Male Reproductive System
Male Reproductive Organs
|
 |
|
benign hyperplasia of
|  |
Urination, Excessive or Frequent: What the doctor does
Urine, Blood in: What the doctor does
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
|
 |
|
over-the-counter drug precautions in
|  |
Chronic Disorders and Over-the-Counter Drugs
|
 |
|
urination problems with
|  |
Hesitating, Straining, and Dribbling
|
 |
|
cancer of
|  |
Urine, Blood in: What the doctor does
Prostate Cancer
Common Methods and Strategies for Treating Prostate Cancer
|
 |
|
screening for
|  |
Diagnosis of Cancer:
Screening
Cancer Screening Recommendations*
|
 |
|
enlargement of
|  |
see Prostate gland, benign hyperplasia of
|
 |
|
infection of
|  |
Bladder Infection (Cystitis): Men
Prostatitis
|
 |
|
inflammation of (prostatitis)
|  |
Urination, Excessive or Frequent: What the doctor does
Some Causes and Features of Painful Urination
Urine, Blood in: What the doctor does
Prostatitis
|
 |
|
information resources on
|  |
|
 |
|
removal of (prostatectomy)
|  |
Prostate Cancer:
Surgery
|
 |
|
swelling of
|  |
Prostatitis
|
 |
|
testosterone replacement effects on
|  |
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
|
 |
|
transurethral resection of (TURP)
|  |
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Surgery
|
 |
|
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
|  |
Diagnosis of Cancer:
Screening
Cancer Screening Recommendations*
Selected Tumor Markers*
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Diagnosis
Prostate Cancer: Follow-up
|
 |
|
in cancer screening
|  |
Prostate Cancer:
Screening
|
 |
|
reference range for
|  |
Blood Tests*
|
 |
|
Prostatitis
|  |
Prostatitis
|
 |
|
Prostheses
|  |
Limb Prosthetics
|
 |
|
care of
|  |
Washing the Liner
|
 |
|
fitting of
|  |
Rehabilitation for Specific Problems: Leg (lower-limb) amputation
Fitting the Prosthesis
|
 |
|
infection and
|  |
Skin Care for Amputees:
Preventing Infections
|
 |
|
options for
|  |
Prosthetic Parts and Options
Options for Prostheses
|
 |
|
preparation for
|  |
Rehabilitation for Specific Problems: Leg (lower-limb) amputation
Preparing to Use a Prosthesis
|
 |
|
skin care and
|  |
Skin Care for Amputees
|
 |
|
suction loss and
|  |
Loss of Suction
|
 |
|
swelling and
|  |
Stump Swelling
|
 |
|
types of
|  |
Types of Prostheses
|
 |
|
Protease inhibitors
|  |
Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV Infection:
Antiretroviral Drugs
Drugs For HIV Infection
|
 |
|
Protein(s)
|  |
|
 |
|
Bence Jones
|  |
Multiple Myeloma: Complications
|
 |
|
dietary
|  |
Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats:
Proteins
|
 |
|
deficiency of
|  |
Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies
Undernutrition
How Starvation Affects the Body
|
 |
|
in phenylketonuria
|  |
Disorders of Amino Acid Metabolism: Prevention and Treatment
|
 |
|
in weight loss diet
|  |
Diets:
High Protein–Low Carbohydrate Diets
|
 |
|
fragile blood vessels and
|  |
Protein Disorders Causing Blood Vessel Disorders
|
 |
|
plasma
|  |
Components of Blood:
Plasma
Diagnosis of Blood Disorders:
Proteins and Other Substances
|
 |
|
reference range for
|  |
Blood Tests*
|
 |
|
synthesis of
|  |
Genetics
Genetics:
Synthesizing Proteins
|
 |
|
urinary (proteinuria)
|  |
|
 |
|
hematuria with
|  |
Glomerulonephritis (Nephritic Syndrome):
Asymptomatic Proteinuria and Hematuria Syndrome
|
 |
|
in nephrotic syndrome
|  |
Nephrotic Syndrome
|
 |
|
during pregnancy
|  |
Medical Care During Pregnancy: Follow-up Examinations
|
 |
|
in urine
|  |
Diagnosis of Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders:
Urinalysis
|
 |
|
Protein C deficiency of
|  |
Thrombophilia: Causes
|
 |
|
Protein-energy undernutrition
|  |
Undernutrition
|
 |
|
Proteinosis, alveolar
|  |
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
|
 |
|
Protein S deficiency of
|  |
Thrombophilia: Causes
|
 |
|
Proteinuria
|  |
Diagnosis of Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders:
Urinalysis
|
 |
|
Prothrombin time (PT)
|  |
Diagnosis of Blood Disorders: Clotting Tests
Blood Tests*
|
 |
|
Proton pump inhibitors
|  |
|
 |
|
in gastritis
|  |
Gastritis: Treatment
|
 |
|
in gastroesophageal reflux
|  |
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD): Prevention and Treatment
|
 |
|
in peptic ulcer
|  |
Peptic Ulcer:
Acid-reducing Drugs
|
 |
|
Protoporphyria
|  |
Erythropoietic Protoporphyria
Erythropoietic Protoporphyria: Prevention and Treatment
|
 |
|
Protozoa
|  |
see Parasitic infection
|
 |
|
Provoked vestibulodynia
|  |
Dyspareunia:
Provoked Vestibulodynia (Vulvar vestibulitis)
|
 |
|
Prune-belly syndrome
|  |
Other Birth Defects
|
 |
|
Pruritus
|  |
see Itching
|
 |
|
Pruritus ani
|  |
Anal Itching
Causes and Features of Anal Itching
Lichen Simplex Chronicus: Symptoms and Diagnosis
|
 |
|
Pruritus vulvae
|  |
Lichen Simplex Chronicus: Symptoms and Diagnosis
|