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PATop of page
  1. Pacemaker for Bradycardia
  2. Pacemaker for Heart Failure (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
  3. Pacemaker: Living Well With It
  4. Paget's Disease of Bone
  5. Pain Control
  6. Pain Control at the End of Life
  7. Pain Control Diary
  8. Pain Diary
  9. Pain in a Spinal Cord Injury
  10. Pain in Children: Managing pain in children
  11. Pain Management
  12. Pain Management Clinic
  13. Pain Management: Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Pump
  14. Pain Relief for Fibromyalgia
  15. Palliative and End-of-Life Care: About Us
  16. Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Contact Us
  17. Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Helpful Resources
  18. Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Palliative and End-of-Life Care
  19. Palliative and End-of-Life Care: What Is Palliative and End-of-Life Care
  20. Pallidotomy (Posteroventral Pallidotomy) for Parkinson's Disease
  21. Pancreatic Cancer
  22. Pancreatitis
  23. Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
  24. Panic Disorder: Should I Take Medicine?
  25. Pap Test
  26. Pap Test: Classification of Cell Changes
  27. Pap Test: Should I Have Colposcopy if My Pap Test Shows Minor Cell Changes?
  28. Paracentesis
  29. Paraffin Wax for Arthritis
  30. Parathyroid Hormone
  31. Parenting
  32. Parkinson-Plus Syndromes
  33. Parkinson's Disease
  34. Parkinson's Disease and Exercise
  35. Parkinson's Disease and Freezing
  36. Parkinson's Disease and Nutrition
  37. Parkinson's Disease and Sexual Problems
  38. Parkinson's Disease and Speech Problems
  39. Parkinson's Disease and Tremors
  40. Parkinson's Disease: Eating and Drooling Problems
  41. Parkinson's Disease: Modifying Your Activities and Your Home
  42. Parkinson's Disease: Movement Problems From Levodopa
  43. Parkinson's Disease: Other Symptoms
  44. Partial Hip Replacement
  45. Partial Thromboplastin Time
  46. Partner Support During Pregnancy
  47. Passing Tissue During Pregnancy
  48. Patellar Dislocation
  49. Patellar Subluxation
  50. Patellar Tracking Disorder
  51. Patellar Tracking Disorder: Exercises
  52. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  53. Patty's Story: Using Positive Thinking to Help Back Pain
PETop of page
  1. Peanut Allergy
  2. Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging: When Your Child's Having a Contrast Enema
  3. Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging: When Your Child's Having an Upper GI
  4. Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests
  5. Pelvic Examination
  6. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  7. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
  8. Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  9. Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery?
  10. Pelvic Ultrasound
  11. Penicillin Allergy
  12. Penile Implants for Erection Problems
  13. People Who Need Antibiotics to Prevent Endocarditis
  14. Peptic Ulcer Disease
  15. Percutaneous Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc
  16. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Nephrolithotripsy for Kidney Stones
  17. Perforation
  18. Pericardial Drainage
  19. Pericarditis
  20. Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma
  21. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
  22. Peripheral Arterial Disease and Exercise
  23. Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
  24. Peripheral Arterial Disease: Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement
  25. Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery?
  26. Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Anesthesia
  27. Peripheral Neuropathy
  28. Peritoneal Dialysis
  29. Personal Action Plan
  30. Personal Decontamination
  31. Personal Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods
  32. Pests: Carpenter ants
  33. Pests: Cockroaches
  34. Pests: Pharaoh ants
  35. Pests: The house mouse
  36. Peyronie's Disease
PHTop of page
  1. Phalangeal Head Resection (Arthroplasty) for Toe Joint Deformities
  2. Phantom Limb Pain and Chronic Pain
  3. Phases of a Clinical Trial
  4. Phenylketonuria (PKU)
  5. Phenylketonuria (PKU) Test
  6. Phlebotomy for Too Much Iron
  7. Phobias
  8. Phosphate in Blood
  9. Phosphate in Urine
  10. Photodynamic Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  11. Phototherapy for Atopic Dermatitis
  12. Phototherapy for Psoriasis
  13. Physical Abuse
  14. Physical Activity as You Get Older
  15. Physical Activity for Children and Teens
  16. Physical Activity for Weight Loss
  17. Physical Activity Helps Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke
  18. Physical Activity Log
  19. Physical and Emotional Changes as Death Approaches
  20. Physical changes: Bowel and bladder changes
  21. Physical changes: Feeling very tired
  22. Physical changes: Headaches
  23. Physical changes: Seizures
  24. Physical changes: Skin changes
  25. Physical changes: Swallowing changes
  26. Physical changes: Weight changes
  27. Physical Development From Age 6 to 10 Years
  28. Physical Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months
  29. Physical Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years
  30. Physical Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months
  31. Physical Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years
  32. Physical Growth in Newborns
  33. Physical Rehabilitation for ACL Injuries
  34. Physical Rehabilitation: Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
  35. Physiotherapy
  36. Physiotherapy for Back Pain
  37. Physiotherapy for Knee Arthritis
  38. Physiotherapy for Spinal Stenosis
  39. Physiotherapy for Temporomandibular Disorders
PITop of page
  1. Pilonidal Disease
  2. Pinched Nerve In or Near the Elbow
  3. Pink Eye
  4. Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
  5. Pinworms
  6. Pityriasis Alba
  7. Pityriasis Rosea
PKTop of page
  1. PKU Diet
PLTop of page
  1. Placenta Previa
  2. Plan to Stop Using Alcohol
  3. Planning a Secure Financial Future
  4. Planning for a Change That Matters
  5. Planning for Alcohol or Drug Relapse
  6. Planning to Be an Organ and Tissue Donor
  7. Planning to Be More Active When You Have Chronic Disease
  8. Plantar Fascia Release
  9. Plantar Fasciitis
  10. Plantar Fasciitis: Exercises to Relieve Pain
  11. Plantar Fasciitis: Resuming Your Training
  12. Plantar Fasciitis: Should I Have Surgery for Heel Pain?
  13. Playground Safety
  14. Playground Safety: Playground checklist
  15. Pleural Effusion
  16. Pleurisy
  17. Plica in the Knee
PMTop of page
  1. PMS: Should I Try an SSRI Medicine for My Symptoms?
PNTop of page
  1. Pneumatic Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment
  2. Pneumococcal Vaccines : Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine FAQs
  3. Pneumocystis Pneumonia and AIDS
  4. Pneumonia
POTop of page
  1. Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac
  2. Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Rash From Indirect Contact
  3. Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Relieving the Itch
  4. Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Tips for Washing
  5. Poisoning
  6. Poisoning: Non-Toxic and Toxic Plants in Alberta
  7. Poisonous Lizards
  8. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  9. Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  10. Poor Let-Down While Breastfeeding
  11. Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head)
  12. Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head): What if My Baby Already Has a Flat Area
  13. Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
  14. Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome
  15. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
  16. Posterior Vitreous Detachment
  17. Post-Operative Problems
  18. Postpartum Bleeding
  19. Postpartum Depression
  20. Postpartum: First 6 Weeks After Childbirth
  21. Post-Polio Syndrome
  22. Post-Term Pregnancy
  23. Post-Thrombotic Syndrome
  24. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  25. Postural Management for Breech Position
  26. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
  27. Posture: Standing and Walking
  28. Post-Void Residual Urine Test
  29. Potassium (K) in Blood
  30. Potassium (K) in Urine
PRTop of page
  1. Practicing Gratitude
  2. Prayer
  3. Prealbumin Blood Test
  4. Prediabetes
  5. Prediabetes: Exercise Tips
  6. Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
  7. Pre-Eclampsia
  8. Pre-Eclampsia: Checkups and Monitoring
  9. Pre-Eclampsia: Creatinine Clearance Test
  10. Pre-Eclampsia: Expectant Management
  11. Pregnancy
  12. Pregnancy After Age 35
  13. Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery
  14. Pregnancy and Childbirth
  15. Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure
  16. Pregnancy and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy
  17. Pregnancy and Epilepsy
  18. Pregnancy: Belly, Pelvic, and Back Pain
  19. Pregnancy: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  20. Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits
  21. Pregnancy: Changes in Feet and Ankles
  22. Pregnancy: Chemicals, Cosmetics, and Radiation
  23. Pregnancy: Choosing a Health Professional
  24. Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness
  25. Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver
  26. Pregnancy: Dropping (Lightening)
  27. Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit
  28. Pregnancy: Hair Changes
  29. Pregnancy: Hand Changes
  30. Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation
  31. Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use
  32. Pregnancy: Kick Counts
  33. Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums
  34. Pregnancy: Pelvic and Hip Pain
  35. Pregnancy: Prenatal Examination Schedule
  36. Pregnancy: Protecting your baby from hepatitis B
  37. Pregnancy: Relationship Changes
  38. Pregnancy: Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood?
  39. Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis?
  40. Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth?
  41. Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)?
  42. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects?
  43. Pregnancy: Should I Try Vaginal Birth After a Past C-Section (VBAC)?
  44. Pregnancy: Stretch Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes
  45. Pregnancy: Teeth and mouth care during pregnancy
  46. Pregnancy: Vaginal Discharge and Leaking Fluid
  47. Pregnancy: Varicose Veins
  48. Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet
  49. Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date
  50. Pregnancy: Work and School Issues
  51. Pregnancy-Related Problems
  52. Premature Delivery in Multiple Pregnancy
  53. Premature Ejaculation
  54. Premature Infant
  55. Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
  56. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  57. Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy
  58. Preparing for Your Hospital Stay
  59. Preparing Your Child for the Hospital
  60. Presbyopia
  61. Preschoolers: Building a Sense of Security
  62. Preschoolers: Building Self-Control
  63. Preschoolers: Building Social Skills
  64. Preschoolers: Encouraging Independence
  65. Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore
  66. Pressure Injuries
  67. Pressure Injuries From Scuba Diving
  68. Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Treatment
  69. Pressure Injuries: Stages
  70. Preterm Labour
  71. Preterm Labour and Short Cervix
  72. Preterm Labour: Testing for Fetal Fibronectin
  73. Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (pPROM)
  74. Prevent Medical Errors
  75. Preventing ACL Injuries
  76. Preventing Bee Stings
  77. Preventing Blisters
  78. Preventing Breath-Holding Spells in Children
  79. Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities
  80. Preventing Choking
  81. Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis From Travel
  82. Preventing Falls in Older Adults
  83. Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines
  84. Preventing Falls in the Hospital
  85. Preventing Flea Bites
  86. Preventing Foot Cramps
  87. Preventing Foot Problems: Training Techniques
  88. Preventing Insect Stings
  89. Preventing Mastitis
  90. Preventing Poisoning in Young Children
  91. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Afraid you Might Fall?
  92. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Be “Falls Smart” in Your Home
  93. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Be Kind to Your Feet
  94. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Eat Well for Life
  95. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: How to Get Up From the Floor by Yourself
  96. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: How to Safely Help Someone to Get Up
  97. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Introduction
  98. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Is there a chance you might fall?
  99. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Make the Most of Your Vision
  100. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Manage Your Blood Pressure
  101. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Manage Your Medications
  102. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: More Resources
  103. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Paying Attention
  104. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Sleeping Troubles?
  105. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Stay Active
  106. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: The Busy Bladder
  107. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Walking and Balance
  108. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: What to Look for in a Supportive Shoe
  109. Preventing Spider Bites
  110. Preventing Tetanus Infections
  111. Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children
  112. Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
  113. Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
  114. PRK and LASEK for Farsightedness
  115. PRK, LASEK, and Epi-LASIK for Nearsightedness
  116. Probiotics
  117. Problem Solving to Manage Stress
  118. Problems After Delivery of Your Baby
  119. Procedural Sedation
  120. Proctocolectomy and Ileostomy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  121. Productive Coughs
  122. Progesterone
  123. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
  124. Prolactin
  125. Prolotherapy for Low Back Pain
  126. Promoting Positive Mental Health: Be a role model
  127. Promoting Positive Mental Health: Helpful tips and strategies
  128. Promoting Positive Mental Health: Promoting positive mental health in children: Overview
  129. Prone Buttocks Squeeze
  130. Proper Back Posture (Neutral Spine)
  131. Proper Sitting for a Healthy Back
  132. Prostate Biopsy
  133. Prostate Cancer
  134. Prostate Cancer Screening
  135. Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test?
  136. Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic
  137. Prostate Cancer: Should I Choose Active Surveillance?
  138. Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer?
  139. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
  140. Prostatitis
  141. Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Travelling
  142. Protecting Your Child From Infections
  143. Protecting Your Skin From the Sun
  144. Prothrombin Time and INR
  145. Provincial and Territorial Helplines and Websites
PSTop of page
  1. Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA)
  2. Pseudomonas Infection
  3. Psoriasis
  4. Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care
  5. Psoriatic Arthritis
  6. Psychotherapy for Erection Problems
PTTop of page
  1. PTSD and Panic Attacks
  2. PTSD and Suicide Thoughts
  3. PTSD and Your Family
  4. PTSD Myths
PUTop of page
  1. Puberty Issues
  2. Pubic Lice
  3. Pudendal Neuralgia
  4. Pulmonary (Lung) Nodules
  5. Pulmonary Embolism
  6. Pulmonary Hypertension
  7. Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  8. Pulse Measurement
  9. Puncture Wounds
  10. Puncture Wounds: Stitches, Staples, and Skin Adhesives
  11. Purifying Your Drinking Water
  12. Pushing a Rectal Prolapse Into Place
  13. Puss Caterpillar Stings
PYTop of page
  1. Pyloric Stenosis
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