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Special Topic Reference
Browse through the alphabetical listings below to find quick information about any health topic.
 


 
P.A.M.
Pacemaker
Pain - resources
Pain medications
Pain relief by acupuncture
Palpation
Pap smear and treatment
Parkinson’s disease - resources
PCP
Pedicle
Peduncle
Pelvic muscle strengthening exercises
Penis
Penis care (uncircumcised)
Percussion
Periods
Periosteum
Peripheral
Peristalsis
Pertussis - vaccine
Pesticide risks around the home
Pesticides and fruits - vegetables
Pets and the immunocompromised person
Peyote
Pharmacy alternatives
Phobias and fears
Phototherapy
Physical activity
Physical exam frequency
Physical examination
Physician Assistant profession (PA)
Physicians - different types
Plaque and tartar on teeth
Plastic surgery concerns
Plastic surgery costs
Pneumococcal - vaccine
Poison ivy itchiness
Poisons - children and first aid
Polio immunization (vaccine)
Post surgical pain treatment
Potbellies and toddlers
Power of attorney
Precipitate
Precipitating
Pregnancy - identifying fertile days
Pregnancy risk factors
Prenatal diagnosis
Preparing adolescent for test/procedure
Preparing infant for test/procedure
Preparing preschoolers for test/procedure
Preparing school age children for test/procedure
Preparing toddler for test/procedure
Preschooler development
Preschooler test/procedure preparation
Prevention of birth defects with folic acid
Prevention of jet lag
Preventive health care
Primary care provider - how to choose one
Probate
Proliferation
Prosthesis
Protein-losing enteropathy
Protuberance
Proximal
Pseudomenses
Psoriasis - resources
Puberty and adolescence
Pubescence
Punishment
 

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