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- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
  - iPods Don't Interfere with Pacemakers, Study Shows (03/27/2008, HealthDay)
  - Pacemakers Change Biology of the Heart (03/21/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pain
  - Pain Prevalent Among Americans (05/02/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Less Money Means More Hurting (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
  - Social Support, Active Coping Ease Chronic Pain (05/01/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Low-Dose Pot Eases Pain while Keeping Mind Clear (04/30/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Nursing Homes Undertreat Dementia Patients' Pain (04/30/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Chronic Pain Common with C-Section Incision (04/28/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Cuddling Helps Preemies Bear Pain (04/24/2008, Reuters Health)
  - FDA Approves Relistor for Opioid-Induced Constipation (04/24/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Better Care Eases Suffering of Kids with Cancer (04/23/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Trauma Patients Suffer Even 12 Months After Injury (03/20/2008, HealthDay)
  - Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms More Acute in Women with History of Abuse (02/15/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pain
- Pain Relievers
  - Long-Term Ibuprofen Use Cut Alzheimer's Risk (05/05/2008, Reuters Health)
  - FDA Concerned over Wider Use of Opioid Analgesic (05/02/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Daily Aspirin May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
  - FDA Approves Relistor for Opioid-Induced Constipation (04/24/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
  - User Registry May Help Docs Stem Painkiller Abuse (04/10/2008, HealthDay)
  - Painkillers Help Build Muscle in Older Exercisers (04/10/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Icy Hot Therapy Products Recalled (02/19/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pain Relievers
- Pancreatic Cancer
  - Laparoscopic Surgery on Pancreas Has Fewer Complications (04/25/2008, HealthDay)
  - Red Wine Compound May Kill Pancreatic Cancer Cells (04/14/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Treatment Combo for Pancreatic Cancer Has Limited Benefit (03/04/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Diseases
  - Laparoscopic Surgery on Pancreas Has Fewer Complications (04/25/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pancreatic Diseases
- Parasitic Diseases
  - Scientists Identify New Leads for Treating Parasitic Worm Disease (03/16/2008, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Parasitic Diseases
- Parenting
  - Low-Income Moms Rarely Speak to Infants during TV/Video Time (05/05/2008, HealthDay)
  - Many Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine (05/05/2008, HealthDay)
  - One-Third of Parents Lack Facts About Child Development (05/05/2008, HealthDay)
  - That 'Sex Talk' with Your Kids Should Be Ongoing (03/03/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Parenting
- Parkinson's Disease
  - Eye Cell Implants Improve Parkinson's Symptoms (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
  - Study Confirms Parkinson's-Pesticides Link (04/18/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Elevated Urate Levels May Slow Parkinson's in Men (04/14/2008, HealthDay)
  - Dementia Often a Consequence of Parkinson's (04/10/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Reprogrammed Cells Reduce Parkinson's Symptoms (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
  - Poor Sense of Smell May Be Early Sign of Parkinson's (03/28/2008, HealthDay)
  - Family Study Associates Pesticide Use with Parkinson's Risk (03/28/2008, HealthDay)
  - Gene Linked to Form of Parkinson's Disease (03/21/2008, HealthDay)
  - Tango Classes Put Parkinson's Patients a Step Ahead (02/14/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Parkinson's Disease
- Patient Safety
  - Guidelines Seek to Reduce Medication Errors Involving Kids (04/11/2008, HealthDay)
  - Drug Mix-Ups Harm Hospitalized Kids (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
  - In-Hospital Stroke Deaths Rise on Nights, Weekends (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
  - New Patient Safety Proposed Regulation Aims to Improve Health Care Quality and Patient Safety (02/12/2008, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Patient Safety
- Pelvic Support Problems
  - Pelvic Floor Disorders Affect 1 in 3 Women (03/01/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pelvic Support Problems
- Peptic Ulcer
  - Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects against Cancer (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  - Low-Dose Pot Eases Pain while Keeping Mind Clear (04/30/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
  - Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Leg Artery Blockages (04/16/2008, HealthDay)
  - Drug-Coated Balloons Keep Leg Arteries Open (02/13/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Personal Medical Records
  - Patient-Controlled Health Records Could Change Future of Research (04/16/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Personal Medical Records
- Pesticides
  - Work Exposure to Weed Killers Tied to Brain Cancer (05/02/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Study Confirms Parkinson's-Pesticides Link (04/18/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Family Study Associates Pesticide Use with Parkinson's Risk (03/28/2008, HealthDay)
  - DDT Compound Speeds Breast Cancer Growth (02/14/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pesticides
- Pet Health
  - Donor Dogs Give the Gift of Life (04/18/2008, HealthDay)
  - Charges Filed in Contaminated Pet Food Scheme (02/19/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pet Health
- Phobias
  - 15 Million Americans Suffer From Social Anxiety Disorder (04/09/2008, HealthDay)
  - Genes' Influence on Fears Changes over Time (04/08/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Phobias
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
  - 3 Women Suffer Kidney Failure after Derriere Injections (05/01/2008, HealthDay)
  - Some Facelift Patients Infected with MRSA 'Superbug' (03/21/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Pneumonia
  - Infection, Cardiac Woes Send Heart Failure Patients to the Hospital (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
  - Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Pneumonia in Elderly (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
  - TB Drug Treatment Can Lead to Severe Pneumonia (03/24/2008, HealthDay)
  - Community-Based Staph Pneumonia More Common Than Thought (03/19/2008, HealthDay)
  - More Children in Low-Income Countries Getting Vaccinated against Hib Pneumonia and Meningitis (02/14/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pneumonia
- Poisoning
  - Play It Safe, Prevent Poisonings, Lock Up Pesticides (03/17/2008, Environmental Protection Agency)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Poisoning
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  - Virtual Reality Therapy May Help PTSD Patients (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
  - 9/11 Counselors at Risk for Secondary Trauma (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
  - Delusions Common in Pediatric ICU (05/01/2008, HealthDay)
  - Past Child Abuse Plus Variations in Gene Result in Potent PTSD Risk for Adults (03/18/2008, National Institute of Mental Health)
  - Substance Abusers with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Face Poorer Outcomes (03/04/2008, HealthDay)
  - PTSD a Risk Factor for Long-Term Disease (02/13/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Postpartum Depression
  - Late-Pregnancy Depression Predicts Postnatal Woes (04/29/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Postpartum Depression Common among U.S. Women (04/10/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Postpartum Depression
- Pregnancy
  - High Blood Sugar Tied to Pregnancy Complications (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
  - Healthy Teeth and Gums Important During Pregnancy (05/06/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Very Thin Pregnant Women at Risk of Severe Nausea (04/30/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Intensive Training for Medical Staff in Latin American Hospitals Reduces Serious Complication of Pregnancy (04/30/2008, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
  - Late-Pregnancy Depression Predicts Postnatal Woes (04/29/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes Rates Have Doubled (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
  - Babies Of Heavy Mothers Have More Fat, Less Muscle (04/23/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Skipping Breakfast May Mean Your Baby is a Girl (04/23/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Exercise May Reduce Risk of Preterm Birth (04/22/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Extra Pounds During and Between Pregnancies Can Pose Problems (04/19/2008, HealthDay)
  - Teen Pregnancies, Abortions Drop from 1990 to 2004: CDC (04/14/2008, HealthDay)
  - Pregnancy Rate Drops for U.S. Women Under Age 25 (04/14/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - When It Comes to Pregnancy, Timing Is Everything (04/03/2008, HealthDay)
  - Obesity During Pregnancy Carries Bigger Price Tag (04/02/2008, HealthDay)
  - Seat Belt Use by Pregnant Women Could Save 200 Fetuses a Year (04/02/2008, HealthDay)
  - Pregnant Women Who Are Obese Linked with Greater Health Care Services Use (04/02/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Cervix Length at Mid-Pregnancy May Predict C-Section Risk (03/26/2008, HealthDay)
  - Too Little Vitamin D May Soften Baby's Skull (03/26/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pregnancy
- Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
  - Pregnant Women Not Always Truthful about Alcohol (04/24/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Pot Plus Alcohol Kills Young Rats' Brain Cells (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
  - Prenatal Exposure to Smoking May Affect Menopause (04/18/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Fetal Exposure to Substance Abuse Changes Brain Structure (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
  - Smoking Early in Pregnancy Raises Risks of Heart Defects in Newborns (04/07/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
- Pregnancy Loss
  - C-Section Not Tied to Subsequent Stillbirth (05/07/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Women Veterinarians Face Higher Miscarriage Risk (04/03/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pregnancy Loss
- Premature Babies
  - Incubators Affect Newborns' Heart Rates (05/01/2008, HealthDay)
  - Cuddling Helps Preemies Bear Pain (04/24/2008, Reuters Health)
  - NIH Study Reveals Factors That Influence Premature Infant Survival, Disability (04/16/2008, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
  - Fortified Breast Milk May Aid Preemies' Growth (04/15/2008, Reuters Health)
  - When It Comes to Pregnancy, Timing Is Everything (04/03/2008, HealthDay)
  - Very Premature Babies Show Raised Risk for Autism (04/02/2008, HealthDay)
  - Premature Birth Has Long-Lasting Effects (03/25/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Premature Babies
- Prenatal Care
  - Medications: Information for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women (04/14/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Testing
  - Newborn Screening Suggests Decline in Cystic Fibrosis (02/28/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Prenatal Testing
- Prescription Drug Abuse
  - FDA Concerned over Wider Use of Opioid Analgesic (05/02/2008, Reuters Health)
  - User Registry May Help Docs Stem Painkiller Abuse (04/10/2008, HealthDay)
  - Professionals Use Drugs to Sharpen Their Minds, Survey Finds (04/09/2008, HealthDay)
  - Non-Medical Use of Prescriptions Linked to Drug Abuse Risk (03/03/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Prescription Drug Abuse
- Prostate Cancer
  - Biomarker Spots Which Lesions Likely to Progress to Prostate Cancer (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
  - Experimental Cancer Vaccines Show Promise (04/15/2008, HealthDay)
  - Celebrex Plus Lipitor Could Fight Prostate Cancer (04/14/2008, HealthDay)
  - Major Collaboration Uncovers Surprising New Genetic Clues to Diabetes and Possible Ties to Prostate Cancer (03/31/2008, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
  - MRI Can Be Predictor of Post-Treatment Prostate Cancer Spread (03/25/2008, HealthDay)
  - Quality of Life an Issue in Prostate Cancer Treatment (03/19/2008, HealthDay)
  - Tissue-Freezing Technique Effective Against Prostate Cancer (03/18/2008, HealthDay)
  - PSA Test Losing Diagnostic Value, Study Says (03/10/2008, HealthDay)
  - Chemotherapy Break Benefits Some Men with Prostate Cancer (02/29/2008, HealthDay)
  - Many Prostate Cancers Will Not Need Treatment (02/13/2008, HealthDay)
  - More Gene Variations Found That Raise Prostate Cancer Risk (02/11/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Prostate Cancer
- Psoriasis
  - Immune Drug Useful for Scalp Psoriasis (05/01/2008, Reuters Health)
  - New Psoriasis Pill Appears Effective (04/18/2008, HealthDay)
  - Researchers Identify New Genetic Links to Psoriasis (04/11/2008, HealthDay)
  - Research Shows Patients with Psoriasis at Increased Risk for Developing Other Serious Medical Conditions (03/24/2008, American Academy of Dermatology)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Psoriasis
- Pulmonary Embolism
  - Blood Clots in Legs, Lungs Predispose Patients to Repeat Episodes (02/25/2008, HealthDay)
  - Baxter's Multiple-Dose Vial Heparin Linked to Severe Allergic Reactions (02/12/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pulmonary Embolism

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