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Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators

Even When Silent, Irregular Heartbeat Linked to Stroke Risk (01/11/2012, HealthDay)
Donated Pacemakers from U.S. Safely Reused in India (12/15/2011, HealthDay)
Heart Implant Patients' Fears about Shock Leads to Sexual Dysfunction (11/14/2011, American Heart Association)
Wearable Defibrillator Can Prevent Death in People with Arrhythmias (11/13/2011, American Heart Association)
See also Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators

Pain

Pain Intensity Greater for Women Than Men (01/23/2012, HealthDay)
Crowding in ER May Delay Pain Relief for Kids (12/30/2011, HealthDay)
Music May Help Ease Pain for Anxious People (12/29/2011, HealthDay)
Spouse's Reaction May Affect Pain Management (12/16/2011, HealthDay)
Profile Drawn of People with Chronic Jaw Pain (11/15/2011, HealthDay)
Many Oncologists Not On Top of Managing Pain (11/14/2011, Reuters Health)
See also Pain

Pain Relievers

IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses (01/27/2012, HealthDay)
New Aspirin ConcernVideo (01/11/2012, HealthDay)
Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent First Heart Attack or Stroke? Not So Fast (01/09/2012, HealthDay)
Drug Overdoses Kill More Americans Than Car Accidents (12/20/2011, HealthDay)
Rare Birth Defects Tied to Mom's Painkiller Use (12/13/2011, Reuters Health)
Opioids May Be Overused for Chronic Stomach Pain (12/02/2011, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Don't Take Too Many NSAIDs (11/23/2011, HealthDay)
Too Much Acetaminophen over Time May Damage Liver (11/23/2011, HealthDay)
Painkiller Dependence Before Knee Surgery May Slow Recovery (11/18/2011, HealthDay)
Older ER Patients Less Likely to Get Pain Meds, Data Shows (11/16/2011, HealthDay)
See also Pain Relievers

Palliative Care

Most Children Receiving Palliative Care Live for More Than a Year After Beginning Such Treatment (12/01/2011, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Palliative Care

Pancreatic Cancer

Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk (01/31/2012, HealthDay)
Gene Mutation May Be Key to Familial Pancreatic Cancer (12/29/2011, HealthDay)
See also Pancreatic Cancer

Parenting

Quality Day Care Predicts Later Parental Involvement in School (02/08/2012, HealthDay)
Spanking Produces Troubled Kids, Study Contends (02/06/2012, HealthDay)
Safe Social Networking Tips for Teens (02/05/2012, HealthDay)
Bossy Mom at Snack Time Tied to Kid's Weight (02/02/2012, Reuters Health)
Moms' Bossiness at Snack Time Tied to Kids' Weight (02/01/2012, Reuters Health)
Pediatricians' Group Urges More Input from Parents (01/31/2012, HealthDay)
Nurturing Moms May Help Their Child's Brain Develop (01/30/2012, HealthDay)
Teens of Lesbian Parents Appear Well-Adjusted (01/16/2012, HealthDay)
Most Parents Tell Kids About Test Results for Breast Cancer Genes (01/09/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Make Eating a Family Affair (01/06/2012, HealthDay)
Targeting School and Home Helps Cut Risky Behaviors (12/28/2011, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Discuss Weight with Your Child (12/27/2011, HealthDay)
Mother-Toddler Bond May Influence Teen Obesity (12/26/2011, HealthDay)
Decision Sharing Tied to Lower Cost for Kids' Care (12/21/2011, Reuters Health)
Teens and SextingVideo (12/19/2011, HealthDay)
Recession Hurt Parent-Child Ties, Survey Finds (12/16/2011, HealthDay)
If Parents Drink and Drive, Their Kids May Too (12/06/2011, HealthDay)
Pressure to Be Perfect Parent Can Discourage New Moms, Dads (12/02/2011, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Parenting a Disabled Child (11/28/2011, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Parenting a Child with a Heart Defect (11/22/2011, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Your Child Create a Healthy Body Image (11/15/2011, HealthDay)
See also Parenting

Parkinson's Disease

Tai Chi May Help Parkinson's Patients (02/08/2012, HealthDay)
Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease (02/07/2012, HealthDay)
Protein That Controls Movement Does the Opposite in Parkinson's (01/25/2012, HealthDay)
Race, Gender, Dementia May Affect Parkinson's Survival (01/04/2012, HealthDay)
Brain Changes May Be Tied to Parkinson's Dementia (12/12/2011, HealthDay)
NIH-Funded Twin Study Finds Occupational Chemical Exposure May Be Linked to Parkinson's RiskFrom the National Institutes of Health (11/14/2011, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
See also Parkinson's Disease

Patient Safety

Pricey Surgery Robots Lack Clear Benefits (01/30/2012, Reuters Health)
Surgeons in Mid-Career Have Fewest Complications (01/11/2012, HealthDay)
Surgery Checklist Works, But Benefits May Vary (12/16/2011, Reuters Health)
FDA and Partners Working to Prevent Surgical Fires (12/09/2011, Food and Drug Administration)
Acupuncture Safe for Children, Review Finds (11/21/2011, HealthDay)
See also Patient Safety

Pelvic Pain

Depending on a Woman's Age, Hysterectomy May Be the Best Option for Resolving Chronic Pelvic Pain and Heavy Bleeding (02/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Pelvic Pain

Peptic Ulcer

Ulcer-Causing Bug Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk (02/02/2012, Reuters Health)
Ulcer Bacteria May Protect Against Diarrhea (12/26/2011, Reuters Health)
See also Peptic Ulcer

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk (01/30/2012, HealthDay)
Supervised Exercise Markedly Improves Walking Ability in Patients with Leg Artery Blockages (11/16/2011, American Heart Association)
See also Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose Nerve Condition (01/25/2012, HealthDay)
See also Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Personal Health Records

Can Electronic Health Records Erase Disparities? (01/09/2012, Reuters Health)
Many VA Patients Would Share Personal Health Records (12/23/2011, HealthDay)
Transitioning to New Electronic Health Records Can Result in Potential Safety Problems (12/01/2011, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Personal Health Records

Personality Disorders

Narcissism BluesVideo (01/26/2012, HealthDay)
Narcissism Especially Bad for Men's Health (01/23/2012, HealthDay)
Antisocial Personalities May Find Social Niche in Gangs (11/17/2011, HealthDay)
See also Personality Disorders

Pesticides

Moms' Pesticide Exposure Tied to Infection in Kids (12/20/2011, Reuters Health)
See also Pesticides

Pet Health

Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns (02/02/2012, HealthDay)
See also Pet Health

Piercing and Tattoos

Amateur Tattoos Carry Hepatitis C Risk: CDC (02/07/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Piercing and Tattoos

Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

'Nose Job' May Make You Look a Bit Younger, Too (01/16/2012, HealthDay)
U.S. Doctors Behind Face Transplants Give Details of Procedure (12/28/2011, HealthDay)
Breast Implants Need Lifetime of Care (12/27/2011, Reuters Health)
Older Women Have More Post-Surgical Breast Reduction Infections (11/28/2011, HealthDay)
See also Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

Pneumonia

Health Tip: Recovering from Pneumonia (11/30/2011, HealthDay)
Pneumonia Most Common Infection After Heart Surgery (11/15/2011, HealthDay)
Wood Stove Intervention Can Reduce Childhood PneumoniaFrom the National Institutes of Health (11/14/2011, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
See also Pneumonia

Poisoning

Drug Overdoses Kill More Americans Than Car Accidents (12/20/2011, HealthDay)
Drug Users with HIV at Much Higher Overdose Risk (12/16/2011, HealthDay)
Drinker BewareVideo (11/21/2011, HealthDay)
See also Poisoning

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Associated with Elevated Hemoglobin A1c Levels in Low-Income Blacks with Diabetes (02/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
U.S. Military Women Exposed to More Combat Than Ever Before (01/19/2012, HealthDay)
Sleep Might Help Deepen Traumatic Memories (01/18/2012, HealthDay)
PTSD, Respiratory Problems May Be Linked in 9/11 Responders (12/30/2011, HealthDay)
In High-Tech Age, the Good Old Letter Still Holds Sway (12/28/2011, HealthDay)
Police at No Greater PTSD Risk Than General Public (12/02/2011, HealthDay)
See also Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Postpartum Depression

'Love Hormone' May Buffer Kids from Mom's Depression (12/09/2011, HealthDay)
Psych Episode Near Childbirth May Presage Bipolar Disorder (12/09/2011, HealthDay)
Mode of Delivery Doesn't Affect Later Maternal Stress (12/07/2011, Reuters Health)
Could Acute Postpartum Blues Signal Bipolar Disorder? (12/05/2011, Reuters Health)
Mom-to-Be's Mental State May Affect Child's Development (11/17/2011, HealthDay)
See also Postpartum Depression

Potassium

Study Challenges Potassium Guidelines for Heart Attack Patients (01/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also Potassium

Pregnancy

NIH Study Links High Levels of Cadmium, Lead in Blood to Pregnancy DelayFrom the National Institutes of Health (02/08/2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Health Tip: Help Control Constipation During Pregnancy (01/12/2012, HealthDay)
Blood Test May Reveal Child's Sex Soon After Conception (01/05/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Eat Right During Pregnancy (12/29/2011, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt During Pregnancy (12/28/2011, HealthDay)
Women's Lung Cancer Risk Not Tied to Childbirths (12/26/2011, Reuters Health)
Leukemia Patients At Greatest Risk of Listeriosis (12/23/2011, Reuters Health)
Weight a Minute!Video (12/22/2011, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Dealing with Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy (12/15/2011, HealthDay)
Health Tip: How to Ease Leg Cramps During Pregnancy (12/12/2011, HealthDay)
Stress Early in Pregnancy Linked to Fewer Baby Boys (12/08/2011, HealthDay)
Depression, Partner Conflict Raise Suicide Risk for Pregnant Women, New Moms (12/02/2011, HealthDay)
Lots of Pregnancies Linked to a Healthier Heart (12/02/2011, Reuters Health)
Mom-to-Be's Mental State May Affect Child's Development (11/17/2011, HealthDay)
See also Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Medicines

Study Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect Link (01/30/2012, HealthDay)
Asthma Meds Likely Safe During Pregnancy (01/20/2012, HealthDay)
Antidepressants While Pregnant Linked to Slight Risk of Lung Problem in Babies (01/13/2012, HealthDay)
Asthma Drugs in Pregnancy Might Pose Risk for Kids (12/16/2011, HealthDay)
See also Pregnancy and Medicines

Pregnancy and Substance Abuse

When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises (01/31/2012, HealthDay)
More Newborns Suffering Drug Withdrawal at Birth (01/30/2012, HealthDay)
Smoking During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism (01/20/2012, HealthDay)
Drinking Late in First Trimester May Be Most Hazardous (01/17/2012, HealthDay)
Prenatal Smoking Affects Heart Development in Children (12/25/2011, American Academy of Pediatrics)
Health Tip: The Risks of Smoking While Pregnant (12/05/2011, HealthDay)
See also Pregnancy and Substance Abuse

Premature Babies

Very Preterm Boys Less Likely to Survive Than Girls (12/22/2011, Reuters Health)
Early Help May Improve Preemies' Behavior Later (12/21/2011, Reuters Health)
Study Shows Additional Benefits of Progesterone in Reducing Preterm Birth RiskFrom the National Institutes of Health (12/14/2011, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Study Sheds Light on Preemies' Higher SIDS Risk (12/13/2011, HealthDay)
World's Tiniest 'Preemies' Growing Up Healthy (12/12/2011, HealthDay)
Behavior Problems May Surface in Preemies by Preschool (12/09/2011, HealthDay)
Preemies Infected with More Dangerous Types of Bacteria (12/09/2011, HealthDay)
Steroids Boost Survival, Reduce Brain Injury for Infants Born at 23 WeeksFrom the National Institutes of Health (12/06/2011, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Steroids May Boost Survival for Very Preemie Babies (12/06/2011, HealthDay)
See also Premature Babies

Premenstrual Syndrome

Only Some PMS Symptoms Improve with Antidepressant (12/08/2011, Reuters Health)
See also Premenstrual Syndrome

Prenatal Testing

Blood Test May Reveal Child's Sex Soon After Conception (01/05/2012, HealthDay)
See also Prenatal Testing

Prescription Drug Abuse

Drug Overdoses Kill More Americans Than Car Accidents (12/20/2011, HealthDay)
See also Prescription Drug Abuse

Prostate Cancer

Benefits of Active Surveillance Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer Not Yet Demonstrated (02/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Fitness and Prostate HealthVideo (02/01/2012, HealthDay)
Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer (02/01/2012, HealthDay)
Seed Therapy for Prostate Cancer May Zap Fertility (02/01/2012, Reuters Health)
Drug May Slow Early Prostate Cancer (01/24/2012, HealthDay)
Music May Ease Anxiety, Pain in Prostate Biopsy Patients (01/12/2012, HealthDay)
Scientists Identify Inherited Prostate Cancer Gene (01/11/2012, HealthDay)
Don't Believe Hype About Robot Prostatectomy (01/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Statins Tied to Lower Risk of Fatal Prostate Cancer (12/29/2011, Reuters Health)
Making Sense of Cancer Screening Updates (12/20/2011, HealthDay)
Active Surveillance May Benefit Men with Low-Risk Prostate Cancer (12/07/2011, HealthDay)
Panel Endorses Active Monitoring and Delay of Treatment for Low-Risk Prostate CancerFrom the National Institutes of Health (12/07/2011, National Institutes of Health)
Hormone Drugs Might Not Raise Heart-Related Deaths in Prostate Patients (12/06/2011, HealthDay)
See also Prostate Cancer

Psoriasis

Smoking Tied to Higher Psoriasis Risk (02/02/2012, Reuters Health)
Heart Disease More Likely in People with Psoriasis (01/10/2012, Reuters Health)
New Guidelines for Treating Psoriasis When Pregnant or Nursing (12/02/2011, HealthDay)
Psoriasis Treatment's Convenience May Be Key for Patients (11/21/2011, HealthDay)
Does Psoriasis Thwart the Benefits of 'Good' Cholesterol? (11/18/2011, HealthDay)
See also Psoriasis

Pulmonary Embolism

Low-Dose Aspirin After Lung Clot Could Prevent Recurrence (12/12/2011, HealthDay)
Autoimmune Woes May Raise Risk for Lung Clots (11/28/2011, HealthDay)
See also Pulmonary Embolism

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