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- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
  - Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (10/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Heart Attack Treatment (10/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Early Defibrillator After Heart Attack May Not Pay Off (10/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - Headphones May Threaten Heart-Device Performance (10/06/2009, HealthDay)
  - Heart-Pacing Devices Hold Promise for Heart Failure (10/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Implantable Defibrillators May Not Help Women with Heart Failure (09/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pain
  - Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains (11/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Female Veterans Have Fewer Pain Complaints Than Men (10/27/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Some People Vulnerable to Persistent Post-Op Pain (10/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Placebo Effect Is in the Spine as Well as the Mind (10/15/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Pain Robs Years from Folks at Mid-Life (10/06/2009, HealthDay)
  - Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Pain (09/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (09/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Pain and Aging (09/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Pain Level May Predict Survival in Certain Cancer Patients (08/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Treat Mind, Body in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (08/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pain
- Pain Relievers
  - Steroid Shots Don't Help Hip Pain Long-Term (10/30/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Combo Pill an Option for Diabetes-Related Nerve Pain (10/20/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Tylenol May Weaken Effectiveness of Kids' Vaccines (10/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - FDA Acts to Halt Marketing of Unapproved Codeine Sulfate Tablets (10/13/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Ibuprofen or Tylenol with Codeine for Broken Arms? (10/09/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Health Tip: Before You Take an NSAID (10/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - J&J Recalls Some Infant's, Children's Tylenol Lots (09/24/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Study Finds Aspirin Protects Against Colon Cancer (09/21/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Some Parents Aren't Giving Kids Pain Meds Post-Surgery (09/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - FDA Issues Warning Letters to Marketers of Topical Ibuprofen Drug Products (08/20/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Post-Tonsillectomy Codeine May Pose Dangers (08/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Ibuprofen Rated Best for Pain of Broken Arms (08/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pain Relievers
- Palliative Care
  - Weekly Wrap-Up: Palliative Care for Cancer, Medications and Driving, Child Obesity, College Freshmen Making Friends (08/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life for Advanced Cancer Patients (08/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Chemo Plus Palliative Care Reaps Benefits (08/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Palliative Care
- Pancreatic Cancer
  - Stem Cells Being Tested to Fight Pancreatic Cancer (10/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Hope for Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Pancreatic Cancer Deaths Higher for Blacks (09/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - MicroRNAs in Blood May be Biomarkers of Pancreatic Cancer (09/01/2009, National Cancer Institute)
  - Blood Flow Mismatch Seen in Pancreatic Cancers (08/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Abnormal Protein May Signal Pancreatic Cancer (08/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pancreatic Cancer
- Paralysis
  - Paralyzed Rats Walk Again (09/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Paralysis
- Parasitic Diseases
  - Backyard Raccoon 'Latrines' Harbor Hidden Dangers (08/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Parasitic Diseases
- Parenting
  - Want Leaner Kids? Parents May Need to Toe the Line (10/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Firm Parents Keep Teen Drivers Safe (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Spanking May Lower Kids' IQs (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Less TV Brings More Parent-Child Interaction (09/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Most Parents Worried About Bullying in U.S. High Schools (09/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Time to Study: How Parents Can Help with Schoolwork (09/01/2009, National Institutes of Health)
  - Soothe Back-To-School Anxiety, Teach Kids to Relax (08/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Restrictive Diet for Kids May Backfire (08/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Parenting
- Parkinson's Disease
  - Gene Behind Gaucher Disease a Player in Parkinson's (10/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Study Conclusively Ties Rare Disease Gene to Parkinson's (10/21/2009, National Human Genome Research Institute)
  - Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Parkinson's (10/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Common Antioxidant Might Slow Parkinson's (10/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Gene Mutation May Speed Learning (10/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Investment in Parkinson's Disease Data Bank Yields Potential Therapy (10/12/2009, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
  - New Parkinson's Drug Draws Mixed Reviews (09/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's (09/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Parkinson's Disease
- Patient Safety
  - Surgical Deaths Linked to Handling of Complications (09/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Emergency Medical Transport by Air Carries Risks (09/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Patient Safety
- Pelvic Pain
  - Two Treatments Equally Effective For Chronic Pelvic Pain (09/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pelvic Pain
- Penis Disorders
  - Virus Blamed for Half of Penile Cancers (08/24/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Penis Disorders
- Peptic Ulcer
  - Ulcer Preventative May Raise Pneumonia Risks (09/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Preventing a Peptic Ulcer (08/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
  - Leg Artery Disease Often Goes Undetected (10/26/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Docs May Be Overdoing Some Invasive Procedures (10/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease (09/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Ankle Circulation Could Warn of Future Strokes (08/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Worries May Worsen Peripheral Arterial Disease (08/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  - Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Pain (09/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Personal Medical Records
  - Health Tip: Keep a Health Journal (11/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Doctors May Be Able to Predict Domestic Abuse (09/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Docs Miss Test Results -- Even with Alerts (09/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Personal Medical Records
- Personality Disorders
  - Some Conditions Misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder (08/13/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Personality Disorders
- Pesticides
  - Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases (10/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's (09/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pesticides
- Pet Health
  - Rest Easy. When it Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet is Safe (11/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Variants in Three Genes Account for Most Dog Coat Differences (08/27/2009, National Human Genome Research Institute)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pet Health
- Pinkeye
  - Health Tip: Help Prevent Pinkeye (09/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pinkeye
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
  - Liposuctioned Fat Can Be Used for Breast Augmentation (10/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - With Microdermabrasion, Rough Seems to Work Better (10/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Pneumonia
  - Pneumonia Can Be Prevented - Vaccines Can Help (10/27/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Ulcer Preventative May Raise Pneumonia Risks (09/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Vaccine May Work Better Against Lung Disease (09/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pneumonia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  - World Trade Center Workers Have More Cases of Acid Reflux (10/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Post-Traumatic Stress May Raise Death Risks (10/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Study Sheds Light on Post-Combat Mental Problems (09/08/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Service Dogs Help Traumatized Veterans Heal (09/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Postpartum Depression
  - Predicting Postpartum Depression May Be Possible (09/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Postpartum Depression
- Preconception Care
  - Health Tip: The Importance of Folic Acid (10/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Before You Become Pregnant (10/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Preconception Care
- Pregnancy
  - One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women (11/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Flu Shot in Pregnancy Protects Baby (10/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Veggies in Pregnancy Lowers Child's Diabetes Risk (10/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - When Moms Get Flu Shot, Babies Benefit Too (10/29/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Health Tip: Exercise During Pregnancy (10/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Pregnancy and Weight (10/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - For Obese, Weight Gained in Pregnancy May Not Leave (10/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: The Importance of Folic Acid (10/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Mother's Cancer Can Pass to Fetus (10/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Obese and Overweight Women Have a Higher Risk of Giving Birth to Baby with Heart Defects (10/01/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Antidepressants Linked to Heart Defects in Newborns (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Air Travel Safe for Most Pregnant Women (09/21/2009, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
  - Exercise During Pregnancy Keeps Newborn Size Normal (09/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Counting Baby's Kicks (09/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Pregnancy and Smoking (09/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Resting in Bed During Pregnancy (08/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Talk, Drug Therapy May Ease Depression in Pregnancy (08/21/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Low Choline Level in Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects (08/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - U.S. Women Delaying Motherhood, Report Shows (08/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pregnancy
- Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
  - Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Bad Behavior in Kids (11/04/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Smoking in Pregnancy Risks Psychotic Children (10/01/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (09/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Pregnancy and Smoking (09/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Before Birth Affects DNA (08/31/2009, HealthDay)
  - Small Birth Size Linked to Sleep Problems Later (08/21/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
- Pregnancy Loss
  - Miscarriage Treatment Won't Harm Future Fertility (10/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pregnancy Loss
- Premature Babies
  - CDC Finds U.S. 30th in Infant Mortality (11/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Eye Problems Increasing in Preemies (10/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Cow's Milk Protein Could Help Save Preemies' Lives (10/06/2009, HealthDay)
  - 1 Million 'Preemie' Babies Die Each Year: Report (10/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Antidepressants May Be Linked to Birth Problems (10/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Do Preemies Benefit from High-Tech Measures? (10/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Jury Still Out on Music's Benefits for Preemies (09/16/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Preemie Birth Could Mean Weaker Bones As Adults (08/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Premature Babies
- Prenatal Care
  - Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring (11/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Cash Reward for Moms-To-Be Improves Prenatal Care (08/13/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Prenatal Care
- Prescription Drug Abuse
  - Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise (08/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Many Teens Share Prescription Drugs (08/18/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Prescription Drug Abuse
- Prostate Cancer
  - Red, Processed Meats Linked to Prostate Cancer (11/05/2009, Reuters Health)
  - PSA Reading Could Predict Post-Radiation Survival (11/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Low Cholesterol May Be Sign of Undiagnosed Cancer (11/03/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Hormone Therapy Can Help Some with Prostate Cancer (11/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - American Cancer Society Stands by Cancer Screening Guidelines (10/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Impotence, Incontinence Risk Casts Doubt On High-Tech Prostate Surgery (10/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Prostate Tumors Can Change the Function of Immune Cells in Mice (10/07/2009, National Cancer Institute)
  - Men Not Being Told Enough About PSA Tests (09/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Exercise May Prevent Prostate Cancer (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Studies Find PSA Screening Unreliable (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Raises Heart Risks (09/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (09/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Prostate Cancer Survival (09/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Watchful Waiting Works for Older Men with Prostate Cancer (09/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Prostate Size Does Not Affect Results of Surgery (09/11/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Prostate Cancer Screening (09/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Researchers Find Prostate Cancer Stem Cell (09/09/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Virus May Drive Some Prostate Cancers (09/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Adult Weight Gain Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk (09/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Prostate Cancer Over-Diagnosed: Study (09/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Prostate Cancer Diagnosed Earlier, Race Gap Narrows (08/27/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Hormone Therapy for Early Prostate Cancer Not Always Best (08/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Obesity Tied to Prostate Cancer Recurrence (08/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Diseases
  - Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (10/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Prostate Health (10/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Prostate Diseases
- Psoriasis
  - New Guidelines for the Management of Psoriasis with Ultraviolet Light Therapy (10/22/2009, American Academy of Dermatology)
  - FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Psoriasis (09/25/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Psoriasis
- Psychotic Disorders
  - Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids (10/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Smoking in Pregnancy Risks Psychotic Children (10/01/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Psychotic Disorders
- Pulmonary Embolism
  - Leg Clots May Not Travel to Lungs (10/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - H1N1 Flu Causes Unusual Damage to Lungs (10/15/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Pulmonary Embolism

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