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Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators

New Defibrillator Implanted Just Under the Skin (09/28/2012, HealthDay)
More Americans Getting Pacemakers (09/26/2012, Reuters Health)
People with Implantable Defibrillators May Need More Mental Health Support (09/26/2012, HealthDay)
Fewer Blacks, Hispanics Get New Heart Device (09/05/2012, Reuters Health)
Implantable Defibrillators Lead to Decrease in Cardiac Arrests (08/06/2012, American Heart Association)
See also Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators

Pain

Juggling a Hospital Job and Family Can Be Painful (10/04/2012, HealthDay)
Pain from Sexual Assault Often Untreated, Study Says (09/14/2012, HealthDay)
Pain Reported by Nearly Half with Type 2 Diabetes (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
The 'Nocebo' Effect: If You Think You'll Get Sick, You Will (08/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also Pain

Pain Relievers

Physicians' Implicit Racial Attitudes Influence Prescribing of Opioids for Black Children (10/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
After Heart Attacks, Pain Drugs' Risks Seem to Last (09/21/2012, Reuters Health)
Topical Pain Relievers May Cause Burns (09/13/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
NFL Docs Urge More Caution with Key Pain Med (09/11/2012, HealthDay)
Taking Painkillers Increases Death Risk, Second Heart Attacks in Survivors (09/10/2012, American Heart Association)
Opioid Prescriptions for Treating Chronic Abdominal Pain Doubled between 1997 and 2008 (09/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Daily Aspirin May Help Fight Prostate Cancer, But Not Breast Cancer (08/27/2012, HealthDay)
Teens Who Drink, Smoke More Likely to Abuse Painkillers (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Three Kids Dead from Codeine After Surgery: FDA (08/15/2012, HealthDay)
Daily Aspirin May Cut Cancer Deaths, Another Study Finds (08/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also Pain Relievers

Pancreatic Cancer

Heavy Smokers, Drinkers May Face Pancreatic Cancer Earlier in Life (10/05/2012, HealthDay)
Smoking, Drinking Tied to Earlier Pancreatic Cancer (09/18/2012, Reuters Health)
Antioxidants Might Help Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Suggests (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
See also Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatitis

Statins Won't Hurt, Might Even Help, Your Pancreas: Study (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Pancreatitis

Paralysis

Writing Using the Eyes Might Help Paralyzed Communicate (07/26/2012, HealthDay)
See also Paralysis

Parasitic Diseases

Tap Water Used in Neti Pots Tied to Rare, Fatal Brain Infection (08/23/2012, HealthDay)
Parasites May Get Nastier with Climate Swings (08/12/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Parasitic Diseases

Parenting

Parents May Be Taking Concussion Symptoms Too Lightly (10/12/2012, HealthDay)
Strict Moms Influence Kids' Friends (10/08/2012, HealthDay)
New TV WarningVideo (10/01/2012, HealthDay)
Mailed Kits May Prompt Parents to Protect Kids from Sun (09/30/2012, HealthDay)
Why Some Mothers (Wrongly) Let Kids Try Alcohol (09/26/2012, HealthDay)
Infant Sleep Training Has No Long Term Effects: Study (09/10/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Help a Child with ADHD Sleep Better (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Making Parental Peace with Kids' Homework (08/25/2012, HealthDay)
Ads May Spur Unhappy Kids to Embrace Materialism (08/21/2012, Reuters Health)
Teens Benefit By Spending More Time with Parents (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Most Parents Think Social Media Not a Bad Thing (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
Web Information on Safe Infant Sleep Often Wrong (08/15/2012, Reuters Health)
Parents Can Adapt, Thrive After 'Empty Nest' (08/12/2012, HealthDay)
How to Quell 9th-Grade Angst (08/11/2012, HealthDay)
Parents Spank, Slap Kids in Public More Often Than Thought (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
When Parents Get Active, So Do Kids (08/02/2012, HealthDay)
Boys' Impulsiveness May Add Up to Edge in Math (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Signs of ADHD Evident by Preschool, Expert Says (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Parents of Severely Disabled Kids Say They Enrich Their Lives (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
Dad's Early Engagement with Son May Shape Behavior Later (07/19/2012, HealthDay)
See also Parenting

Parkinson's Disease

Brain Scan May Predict Course of Parkinson's Disease (10/03/2012, Parkinson's Disease Foundation)
Newly Identified Protein May Help Damaged Dopamine Neurons Recover in Parkinson's Disease (09/27/2012, Parkinson's Disease Foundation)
Pramipexole (Mirapex) for Parkinson's: Safety News from the FDA (09/20/2012, Parkinson's Disease Foundation)
Scientists Find Links Among Parkinson's, Cancer and Family History (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Discovery May Improve Diagnosis of Alzheimer'S, Parkinson's (08/29/2012, HealthDay)
Sleep Boosts Memory for Parkinson's Patients, Study Suggests (08/24/2012, HealthDay)
Parkinson's - Caffeine Connection?Video (08/02/2012, HealthDay)
Caffeine May Help Treat Parkinson's Disease (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
See also Parkinson's Disease

Patient Safety

Electronic Medical Records Reduce Negative Outcomes and Related Costs After Patient Safety Events Occur (10/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
AHRQ Patient Safety Project Reduces Bloodstream Infections by 40 Percent (09/10/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Staying Medicine SmartVideo (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
Docs, Nurses May Overestimate Quality of Their Care (09/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Missed Diagnoses in ICU Often Have Deadly Results (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
Having a Resident in on Surgery Is Safe (08/14/2012, Reuters Health)
New Tool Developed to Reduce Risks to Patients during Clinical Handoffs (08/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Patient Safety

Personal Health Records

Electronic Health Records Aid Diabetes Control (10/04/2012, HealthDay)
Electronic Medical Records Reduce Negative Outcomes and Related Costs After Patient Safety Events Occur (10/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Patients Like Reading Their Doctors' Notes (10/01/2012, Reuters Health)
Sending Health Maintenance Reminders to Personal Health Records Helps Patients Adhere to Some Screenings (10/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Surveillance May Help Doctors Decide to Prescribe (08/06/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Personal Health Records

Personality Disorders

Poor Sense of Smell Linked to Personality Disorder (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
See also Personality Disorders

Pesticides

Common Pesticide Linked to Birth Defect, Study Suggests (09/28/2012, HealthDay)
Organic Food No Healthier Than Non-Organic: Study (09/03/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Pesticides

Pet Health

International Travel with Your Pet (10/15/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
See also Pet Health

Phobias

Want to Beat Spider Phobia? Talk About It (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
See also Phobias

Piercing and Tattoos

Studies Show Limits, Promise of Laser Removal of Tattoos (09/17/2012, HealthDay)
Tattoo Inks Pose Health Risks (08/22/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
See also Piercing and Tattoos

Pinkeye

Health Tip: Avoid Spreading Pinkeye (10/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also Pinkeye

Plague

The Plague: It's Still with Us (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
See also Plague

Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

Most Forehead Lift Patients Recommend Procedure (09/18/2012, HealthDay)
Wrinkle-fighting SurgeryVideo (09/18/2012, HealthDay)
See also Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

Pneumococcal Infections

Study to Test Pneumococcal Vaccine in Older AdultsFrom the National Institutes of Health (10/15/2012, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
See also Pneumococcal Infections

Pneumonia

Statin-Pneumonia Link May Be Weaker Than Thought (07/31/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Pneumonia

Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac

Health Tip: Help Prevent a Poison Ivy Rash (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
See also Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac

Poisoning

Laundry Detergent Packs Pose Poisoning Threat to Toddlers (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
See also Poisoning

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Young Children Treated For Cancer May Be at Risk for PTSD (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Vets' Readjustment Issues May Spur PTSD Treatment (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
Combat Stress Linked to Brain Changes in Study (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Couples Therapy May Help Combat PTSD (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
See also Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Postpartum Care

Health Tip: Get Some Rest After Giving Birth (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
See also Postpartum Care

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression May Lead to Shorter Kids (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also Postpartum Depression

Pregnancy

Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Seems to Harm Baby, Too (09/19/2012, HealthDay)
Babies of Heavy Moms Grow Slower (08/10/2012, HealthDay)
Pregnant Mothers' Gut Changes May Support Fetal Growth (08/02/2012, HealthDay)
Depression During Pregnancy Tied to Preemie Births (07/25/2012, Reuters Health)
More Than a Third of Births 'Unintended': CDC (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
Ob-Gyns Say No to Routine Lead Testing in Pregnancy (07/23/2012, Reuters Health)
Simple Measures May Curb Excessive Weight Gain in Pregnancy (07/20/2012, HealthDay)
See also Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Nutrition

Prenatal Mercury Exposure Tied to ADHD Symptoms in Kids (10/08/2012, HealthDay)
Ramadan Fasting Not Linked to Preterm Births (08/10/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Protect Against Food Poisoning During Pregnancy (08/09/2012, HealthDay)
Mom's Nut Consumption Tied to Less Allergy in Kids (07/20/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Pregnancy and Nutrition

Pregnancy and Substance Abuse

Teen Obesity Linked to Mom's Smoking in Pregnancy (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Smoking During Pregnancy May Cause Asthma, Wheezing in Kids (08/17/2012, HealthDay)
High-Potency Pot in Pregnancy May Cause Brain Damage (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
Drinking in Pregnancy Shows Up in Child's Growth (08/15/2012, HealthDay)
Heavy Drinking in Pregnancy Linked to Host of Problems in Children (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
Drinking and Your HealthVideo (07/20/2012, HealthDay)
See also Pregnancy and Substance Abuse

Premature Babies

Fresh Blood as Good as Older Blood for Preemie Transfusions: Study (10/08/2012, HealthDay)
Late-Preterm Babies Needing ICU Catch Up with Other Preemies (10/05/2012, HealthDay)
Women Born Preterm May Face Pregnancy Risks (09/24/2012, HealthDay)
Vaginal Delivery Safe for Head First Births Before 32 WeeksFrom the National Institutes of Health (09/21/2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Multiple Abortions May Raise Risk of Preemie Birth Later (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
Vaginal Deliveries as Safe as C-Sections for Most Preterm Births (08/08/2012, HealthDay)
Depression During Pregnancy Tied to Preemie Births (07/25/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Premature Babies

Prenatal Testing

Prenatal Test Presents Dilemmas to Expectant Mothers (09/28/2012, HealthDay)
Simple Test Might Predict Whether Some Pregnancies Succeed (09/28/2012, HealthDay)
See also Prenatal Testing

Prescription Drug Abuse

Drop In Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse (10/15/2012, HealthDay)
Prescription Drug Abuse Drops Among U.S. Young Adults (09/24/2012, HealthDay)
Teens Who Drink, Smoke More Likely to Abuse Painkillers (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Prescription Drug Abuse

Pressure Sores

Bowel Incontinence and Other Clinical Factors Predict the Development of Pressure Ulcers (08/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Pressure Sores

Prostate Cancer

Scientists ID 'Genetic Signatures' for Aggressive Prostate Cancer (10/09/2012, HealthDay)
Scientists Find Blood Signatures for Aggressive Prostate Cancer (10/08/2012, Reuters Health)
Genes May Influence Impotence After Prostate Radiation (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
Prostate Cancer and EDVideo (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
Lab Contamination Behind Debunked Link Between Virus, Prostate Cancer (09/21/2012, HealthDay)
Drug Used to Prevent Prostate Cancer Won't Lower Quality of Life (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
Newly Approved Imaging Agent Helps Find Prostate Cancer (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
Pan-Fried Red Meat May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
Questions Remain on Value of Robot Prostate Surgery (09/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Taking Breaks from Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Seems Safe (09/05/2012, HealthDay)
Some Late-Day Surgeries As Safe As Earlier Ones (09/03/2012, Reuters Health)
Information Helps Men Make Prostate Cancer Decisions (08/29/2012, Reuters Health)
Breast Cancer Drug Might Help Men on Prostate Cancer Therapy (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
Race May Affect Quality of Prostate Cancer Surgical Care (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
Daily Aspirin May Help Fight Prostate Cancer, But Not Breast Cancer (08/27/2012, HealthDay)
PSA Testing Linked to Improved Prostate Cancer Survival (08/23/2012, HealthDay)
Patients' Race Linked to Prostate Surgery Quality (08/23/2012, Reuters Health)
Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements May Pose Risks for Men with Prostate Cancer (08/09/2012, HealthDay)
Robot Prostatectomy Cuts Incontinence, Surgeon Finds (08/08/2012, Reuters Health)
Abandoning PSA Screening Could Cost Lives (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
More Men with Prostate Cancer "Team" Wait on Treatment (07/30/2012, Reuters Health)
Most Prostate Cancer Patients Don't Die from the Disease (07/27/2012, HealthDay)
Drop in Prostate Cancers Seen After New U.S. Advice (07/23/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Prostate Cancer

Psoriasis

Gum Disease Linked to Psoriasis (10/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Managing with Psoriasis (09/18/2012, HealthDay)
New Research Fuels Greater Understanding of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis in Children and Adolescents (08/16/2012, American Academy of Dermatology)
See also Psoriasis

Puberty

Breastfeeding, Early Milk Not Tied to Puberty Timing (08/23/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Puberty

Pulmonary Hypertension

FDA Warns Against Use of Pfizer's Revatio in Children (08/30/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Pulmonary Hypertension

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