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PATop of page
  1. Pacemaker for Bradycardia
  2. Pacemaker for Heart Failure (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
  3. Pacemaker for Heart Failure, Deciding about
  4. Pacemaker: Living Well With It
  5. Paget's Disease of Bone
  6. Pain Control
  7. Pain Control at the End of Life
  8. Pain Control Diary
  9. Pain Diary
  10. Pain in a Spinal Cord Injury
  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 - Medical 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 - Medical Test
  29. Paraffin Wax for Arthritis
  30. Parathyroid Hormone - Medical Test
  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 - Medical Test
  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 - Medical Test
  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 - Medical Test
  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. Pericardial Drainage - Medical Test
  18. Pericarditis
  19. Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma - Medical Test
  20. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
  21. Peripheral Arterial Disease and Exercise
  22. Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
  23. Peripheral Arterial Disease: Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement
  24. Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery?
  25. Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Anesthesia
  26. Peripheral Neuropathy
  27. Peritoneal Dialysis
  28. Personal Action Plan
  29. Personal Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods
  30. Pests: Carpenter Ants
  31. Pests: Cockroaches
  32. Pests: Pharaoh Ants
  33. Pests: The House Mouse
  34. PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Scan - Medical Test
  35. 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 - Medical Test
  6. Phlebotomy for Too Much Iron
  7. Phobias
  8. Phosphate in Blood - Medical Test
  9. Phosphate in Urine - Medical Test
  10. Photodynamic Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  11. Phototherapy for Atopic Dermatitis
  12. Phototherapy for Psoriasis
  13. Physical Abuse
  14. Physical Activity as a Family: Quick Tips
  15. Physical Activity as You Get Older
  16. Physical Activity for Children and Teens
  17. Physical Activity for Weight Loss
  18. Physical Activity Helps Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke
  19. Physical Activity Log
  20. Physical Activity, Fitting into Your Day: Quick Tips
  21. Physical Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months
  22. Physical Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years
  23. Physical Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months
  24. Physical Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years
  25. Physical Growth in Newborns
  26. Physical Rehabilitation for ACL Injuries
  27. Physical Rehabilitation: Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
  28. Physiotherapy
  29. Physiotherapy for Back Pain
  30. Physiotherapy for Knee Arthritis
  31. Physiotherapy for Spinal Stenosis
  32. 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 for a Change That Matters
  4. Planning for Alcohol or Drug Relapse
  5. Planning to Be an Organ Donor
  6. Planning to Be More Active When You Have Chronic Disease
  7. Plantar Fascia Release
  8. Plantar Fasciitis
  9. Plantar Fasciitis: Exercises to Relieve Pain
  10. Plantar Fasciitis: Resuming Your Training
  11. Plantar Fasciitis: Should I Have Surgery for Heel Pain?
  12. Plantar Wart Treatment, Deciding About
  13. Playground Safety
  14. Playground Safety: Take the Playground Safety YES Test: 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. Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head)
  11. Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head): What if My Baby Already Has a Flat Area
  12. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - Medical Test
  13. Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome
  14. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
  15. Posterior Vitreous Detachment
  16. Post-Operative Problems
  17. Postpartum Bleeding
  18. Postpartum Depression
  19. Postpartum: First 6 Weeks After Childbirth
  20. Post-Polio Syndrome
  21. Post-Term Pregnancy
  22. Post-Thrombotic Syndrome
  23. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  24. Postural Management for Breech Position
  25. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
  26. Posture: Standing and Walking
  27. Post-Void Residual Urine Test
  28. Potassium (K) in Blood - Medical Test
  29. Potassium (K) in Urine - Medical Test
PRTop of page
  1. Practicing Gratitude
  2. Prayer
  3. Prealbumin Blood Test - Medical 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, Should I Take Antidepressants?
  19. Pregnancy: Belly, Pelvic, and Back Pain
  20. Pregnancy: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  21. Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits
  22. Pregnancy: Changes in Feet and Ankles
  23. Pregnancy: Chemicals, Cosmetics, and Radiation
  24. Pregnancy: Choosing a Health Professional
  25. Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness
  26. Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver
  27. Pregnancy: Dropping (Lightening)
  28. Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit
  29. Pregnancy: Hair Changes
  30. Pregnancy: Hand Changes
  31. Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation
  32. Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use
  33. Pregnancy: Kick Counts
  34. Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums
  35. Pregnancy: Pelvic and Hip Pain
  36. Pregnancy: Prenatal Examination Schedule
  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; Should I get Pregnant When I have Diabetes?
  52. Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
  53. Pregnancy-Related Problems
  54. Premature Delivery in Multiple Pregnancy
  55. Premature Ejaculation
  56. Premature Infant
  57. Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
  58. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  59. Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy
  60. Preparing for Your Hospital Stay
  61. Preparing for Your Surgery: Preparing for Your Surgery
  62. Preparing Your Child for the Hospital
  63. Presbyopia
  64. Preschoolers: Building a Sense of Security
  65. Preschoolers: Building Self-Control
  66. Preschoolers: Building Social Skills
  67. Preschoolers: Encouraging Independence
  68. Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore
  69. Pressure Injuries
  70. Pressure Injuries From Scuba Diving
  71. Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Treatment
  72. Pressure Injuries: Stages
  73. Preterm Labour
  74. Preterm Labour and Short Cervix
  75. Preterm Labour: Testing for Fetal Fibronectin
  76. Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (pPROM)
  77. Prevent Medical Errors
  78. Preventing ACL Injuries
  79. Preventing Bee Stings
  80. Preventing Blisters
  81. Preventing Breath-Holding Spells in Children
  82. Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities
  83. Preventing Choking
  84. Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis From Travel
  85. Preventing Falls in Older Adults
  86. Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines
  87. Preventing Falls in the Hospital
  88. Preventing Flea Bites
  89. Preventing Foot Cramps
  90. Preventing Foot Problems: Training Techniques
  91. Preventing Insect Stings
  92. Preventing Mastitis
  93. Preventing Poisoning in Young Children
  94. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Afraid you Might Fall?
  95. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Be “Falls Smart” in Your Home
  96. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Be Kind to Your Feet
  97. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Eat Well for Life
  98. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: How to Get Up From the Floor by Yourself
  99. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: How to Safely Help Someone to Get Up
  100. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Introduction
  101. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Is there a chance you might fall?
  102. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Make the Most of Your Vision
  103. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Manage Your Blood Pressure
  104. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Manage Your Medications
  105. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: More Resources
  106. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Paying Attention
  107. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Sleeping Troubles?
  108. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Stay Active
  109. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: The Busy Bladder
  110. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: Walking and Balance
  111. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: What to Look for in a Supportive Shoe
  112. Preventing Spider Bites
  113. Preventing Tetanus Infections
  114. Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children
  115. Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
  116. Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
  117. PRK and LASEK for Farsightedness
  118. PRK, LASEK, and Epi-LASIK for Nearsightedness
  119. Probiotics
  120. Problem Solving to Manage Stress
  121. Problems After Delivery of Your Baby
  122. Procedural Sedation
  123. Proctocolectomy and Ileostomy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  124. Productive Coughs
  125. Progesterone - Medical Test
  126. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
  127. Prolactin - Medical Test
  128. Prolapse, Pelvic Organ, Deciding About Surgery
  129. Prolotherapy for Low Back Pain
  130. Promoting Positive Mental Health: Be a Role Model
  131. Promoting Positive Mental Health: Helpful Tips and Strategies
  132. Promoting Positive Mental Health: Promoting Positive Mental Health in Children: Overview
  133. Prone Buttocks Squeeze
  134. Proper Back Posture (Neutral Spine)
  135. Proper Sitting for a Healthy Back
  136. Pros and Cons of Contact Lenses
  137. Pros and Cons of Eyeglasses
  138. Prostate Biopsy - Medical Test
  139. Prostate Cancer Screening
  140. Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test?
  141. Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic
  142. Prostate Cancer, Surveillance (Watchful Waiting) for
  143. Prostate Cancer: Should I Choose Active Surveillance?
  144. Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer?
  145. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) - Medical Test
  146. Prostatitis
  147. Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Travelling
  148. Protecting Your Child From Infections
  149. Protecting Your Skin From the Sun
  150. Prothrombin Time and INR - Medical Test
  151. Provincial and Territorial Helplines and Websites
PSTop of page
  1. PSA (Prostate-specific Antigen) Test, Deciding About
  2. Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA)
  3. Pseudomonas Infection
  4. Psoriasis
  5. Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care
  6. Psoriatic Arthritis
  7. Psychosis Awareness: Psychosis: What to Look For
  8. Psychosis: Facts About Psychosis
  9. Psychosis: Psychosis Self-Care Resources
  10. Psychotherapy for Erection Problems
PTTop of page
  1. PTSD and Panic Attacks
  2. PTSD and Suicide Thoughts
  3. PTSD and Your Family
  4. PTSD Assessment
  5. 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 - Medical Test
  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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