p53

It has since become the most studied gene in the human body, so important that it has been dubbed the guardian of the genome. The mutation is so pernicious that 50% of people who inherit it develop cancer by age 40, versus about 5% for the overall population. More than 90% of people with the mutation get cancer in their lifetime - Lawrence Ingrassia

Pacemaker Emergencies

Pacemaker related emergencies are divided into two broad groups as complications of implantation and device malfunction - Elif Dilek Cakal

Pacemaker Syndrome

The pacemaker syndrome refers to symptoms and signs in the pacemaker patient caused by inadequate timing of atrial and ventricular contractions - H. Schuller MD

Pacemakers

Pacemakers were around for at least 40 years before someone got the bright idea to expose them to the information superhighway, a move that does indeed help doctors assist patients, but it comes with great risk - Keith Collins

PADs

It appears that the AED PAD movement is a major step in the right direction - WYP

Paget's Disease

The disease is usually discovered incidentally when tests are performed for another reason - Lisa Shah MD and Vinita Singh MD

Pain

The secret of success is learning how to use pain and pleasure instead of having pain and pleasure use you. If you do that, you're in control of your life. If you don't, life controls you - Tony Robbins

Pain Management Clinics

There are some really good doctors who are practicing in the pain management field but there are many more who have gotten into the field with little to no training in treating chronic pain and whose major motivation is the almighty dollar - Funtony47

Pain Management Journals

New evaluation of the literature finds complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, yoga, tai chi, and massage therapy, can be beneficial to patients suffering from pain conditions - Thomas G. Ciccone

Pain Management Organizations

What we’re finding from the brain science is that pain management is a multifocal practice that demands a multidisciplinary approach to its execution - James Giordano

Pain Medications (Analgesics}

At the very least, doctors need to think twice before commiting their patients to the world of drug addiction through painkillers. And where is alternative medicine when you need them - HWN

Pain Medicine (Pain Management Specialists)

Pain specialists and medical professionals stand at a crossroads between treating patients with legitimate medical conditions and those seeking the drugs for pleasure. This has created a paranoia-like phenomenon for many doctors - Brian Krans

Painful Sex

A woman who experiences painful sex is not broken. She has a medical condition, and she is hardly alone - Jen Gunter

Paleo Diet

Paleolithic diets have become all the rage, but are they getting our ancestral diet all wrong? Rob Dunn

Palliative Care

Palliative and hospice care are not a discontinuation of medical treatments, but rather an escalation of treatments focused on the actual problems at hand—the extremely difficult tasks of being terminally ill and of dying - Jeremy Samuel Faust

Palm Oil

From a health perspective, palm oil is the ideal substitute for partially hydrogenated oils, the “trans fats” that food processors love and health experts hate. Palm oil is semisolid at room temperature and can stay stable for long periods without going rancid - Joe Fassler

Palm Sugar (Jaggery)

Palm sugar has been gaining popularity worldwide due to its natural source, health benefits and minimum processing - Dr Smita Barode

Palpitations

But despite the freakiness, experts say heart palpitations happen pretty often—and they’re usually not dangerous or a sign of your impending doom - Korin Miller

PALS

Important to appreciate that pediatric cardiac arrest and resuscitation are incredibly challenging areas to study so the data we have is limited in scope and quality - Mike De Paoli & Julian Marsden

Pancreas Islet Cells Transplantation

Either an artificial pancreas or stem cell therapy may ultimately replace the need for pancreas transplantation - Brigham and Women's Hospital

Pancreatic Cancer

It's thought that easily 30 percent of pancreatic cancer is preventable. Cutting back on obesity, better diets, more exercise, no smoking. What a concept! - Robert A. Wolff

Pancreatic Cancer & Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs is known for the strict code of silence he enforces at Apple and he’s treated his health issues similarly by revealing little, if anything to the world. Let's hope he wins his battle with pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic Cysts & Pseudocysts

Not knowing the nature of a pancreatic cyst may soon become a thing of the past - DiagnosingPancreaticCysts.com

Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT)

There are a LOT of improvements that can be made, ranging from improving titration guidance of PERT to testing the efficacy of different over the counter enzymes to finding new technology - Dana Lewis

Pancreatitis

There are a lot of reasons you may have Pancreatitis. You could be an alcoholic. Alcoholism is the number one cause of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis. But ...Overcoming Pancreatitis

PANDAS

Like everything else, strep also has its controversies including whether to treat every throat infection with antibiotics. But, have you ever heard of PANDAS - Neil Swidey

Pandemic Covid-19

Covid-19 has brought together biomedical technologies that will transform human health - The Economist

Pandemic Humor Covid-19

Humor is a coping mechanism and an important part of both mental and physical health and we need it now more than ever - Richard Seifman

Pandemics

Without equity, pandemic battles will fail. Viruses will simply recirculate, and perhaps undergo mutations or changes that render vaccines useless, passing through the unprotected populations of the planet - Laurie Garrett

Panic Attack

While in panic mode, it is difficult to concentrate on anything other than the panic itself. It feeds on itself and the panic can increase to levels that cause you to want to literally get out of their own body - Mike Medric

Pap smear

If Pap smears aren’t needed as often, are they less important? Absolutely not. A Pap test still serves a very critical role in screening women for cervical cancer - North Pointe OB/GYN

Papaya

While less common in the US than its tropical cousins, mangoes, bananas, and pineapples, the papaya is nonetheless a global superstar. In fact, it’s the fourth most traded tropical fruit, after the three I just named - Ocean Robbins

Paprika

You know that feeling of finding $5 in your jean pocket that you totally forgot was there? Get ready to experience déjà vu. Paprika is a pantry mainstay; you may already cook with it on a regular basis, but unlike other popular spices like turmeric, its benefits are largely overlooked. Discovering all the ways something you already have can improve your health is just like finding that forgotten Lincoln -

Parabens

The paraben debate will doubtless continue. In the meantime, it is possible to rid yourself of parabens if you have concerns about them - Marta Wohrle

Paracentesis

Ultrasound has many advantages in this procedure – reduces the rate of failed taps, the number of “unecessary” taps for dry belly and I find it really helps to map out the best place, the depth and location of your needle - Casey Parker

Parainfluenza

The HPIVs are important etiologic agents of acute respiratory infection in childhood and rank second among the most common diseases in this age group by some authors - Rogério Pecchini et al

Paralympians The Armless Archer

Paralympians are not born; they are made - Allen Rucker

Paralympics

The Paralympic Games actually turned my whole mentality around about disability. When you're in the Paralympic athletes' village and there are 4,000 disabled people, you stop seeing disability. Totally - Lee Pearson

Paralysis

Things are changing for the better. Some of the new medical devices are rehabilitating people quicker and some devices are allowing people to walk like they did before - Patricia Chao

Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning

The consumption of shellfish (e.g. mussels, clams) is one of the most common ways for algal toxins to impact human health - Harmful Algae

Paramedics

As a paramedic, you never know what you’re going to walk into - Lisa Coon

Paramyxoviruses

The Paramyxovirus family has several prime suspect pathogens that are known to cause a wide range of diseases in people and in animals. Some of the most threatening Paramyxoviruses to humans include Hendra virus, Measles, Mumps, Nipah virus, and Parainfluenza viruses - Kate Kelland

Paranoid Personality Disorder

It’s better to be generally suspicious of powerful institutions that claim to speak for you and act upon you than to be overly gullible - Lucy Steigerwald

Paranormal

Exploring the unexplained...from ESP to OBE and in between

Paraphimosis

One condition that will unquestionably grab everyone’s attention is paraphimosis - Sean M. Fox

Paraplegia

Paraplegics walking again is not as far-fetched as you think! - HWN

Paraquat

The problem with paraquat — or one of them — is that the chemical that so quickly and effectively kills plants is also extraordinarily toxic to humans. People who accidentally drink just a little bit often die soon afterward. A mere shot glass of the stuff is enough to end a life. And unlike some other poisons, paraquat has no antidote - Sharon Lerner

Parasite Cleanse

It's unlikely that the average person is walking around with active parasites in their gut. I would question the usefulness of these parasite cleanses - Peter Mannon MD MPH

Parasites

As soon as your doctor says you've got parasites in your body, you don't need to hear any more details. They're all horrible, right? How can it get worse than little tiny worms or something feeding on your insides? - Cracked.com

Parasites for IBD

Treating yourself with intestinal parasites is not necessarily safe. Our hopes are that we can use a treatment that mimics the body's immune response to the worms that will result in the same helpful change in the population of bacteria - Ken Cadwell

Parasympathetic Nervous System

You can consider the PNS as the “business as usual” system, since it ensures your basic body functions operate as they should - The Behavior Hub

Parathyroid

Although they are neighbors and both part of the endocrine system, the thyroid and parathyroid glands are otherwise unrelated. The single major disease of parathyroid glands is overactivity of one or more of the parathyroids; that's hyperparathyroidism - James Norman MD

Parathyroid Hormone

Research on parathyroid hormone (PTH) has undergone four rather distinctive phases, beginning just before the turn of the 20th century. Early debates about the function of the parathyroids were resolved by 1925, when understanding the role of PTH led to comprehending the action of the glands in calcium physiology - John T Potts

Paratyphoid fever

Paratyphoid fever spreads through food or water contaminated with the feces of a sick person. Today, it usually breaks out when people live in poor, crowded conditions - Sarah Zhang

Parenteral Benzodiazepines

BZDs have a broad spectrum of clinical activity. Properties of BZDs include anxiety reduction, sedation, sleep induction, anticonvulsant effects, and muscle relaxation. BZDs have high efficacy rates, rapid onset of action, and relatively low toxicity, making them among the most commonly prescribed classes of drugs - Karen Serrano MD & Christina Shenvi MD PhD

Parenting & Health

Parenting is probably the most important public health issue facing our society. It is the single largest variable implicated in childhood illnesses and accidents; teenage pregnancy and substance misuse; truancy, school disruption, and underachievement; child abuse; unemployability; juvenile crime; and mental illness - Masud Hoghughi

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's is a slow but inevitable process. It's hard living with it on a daily basis. The difficulty facing people with it is that they never quite know 'Can I or can't I do this today - Helen Mirren

Parkinson's Disease Drugs

While there are no standard treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD), there are a number of medications that have been developed to help treat the symptoms of this disease, many of which are caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain. As a result, many of the common medications for Parkinson’s disease are designed to mimic or temporarily replenish those levels - Pacific Movement Disorders Center

Parkinson's Disease Management

We like to think of the management of Parkinson’s as a table that rests on four legs. There are drugs that replace the missing dopamine or mimic its effects; there is deep brain surgery; lots of different kinds of care; and then there is the importance of keeping patients and their families well informed and engaged - Chrystalina Antoniades

Parkinson's Disease Research

There are lots of ways we’re approaching the disease. We think we can find the button that can lead to a cure. I mean, science is hard - Michael J. Fox

Paronychia

Because the vast majority is cured easily with simple drainage procedures and local treatment, systemic antibiotics probably play no role in the cure - James R. Roberts MD

Parsley

Freshly picked parsley is more than a garnish – it adds a variety of phytochemicals and a fresh flavour to many dishes, sometimes even stealing the show - The Doctor's Kitchen

Parsnips

Parsnips are a root vegetable that doesn’t get much attention in the produce section, but they are a nutritional powerhouse that can provide a variety of health benefits... One of the most notable health benefits of parsnips is their high fiber content - Marcie Pratt

Part Time Doctors

Doctors once turned to part-time work mostly as a transition into retirement. Overloaded and burned out, many in their working prime are now building entire careers as temporary physicians-for-hire - Gretchen Tarrant

Partial Meniscectomy

This is not a fringe surgery; in recent years, it has been one of the most popular surgical procedures in the hemisphere. And a burgeoning body of evidence says that it does not work for the most common varieties of knee pain - David Epstein and ProPublica

Particulate Matter (PM) Pollution

Particulate matter is the greatest environmental risk to human health around the world, and most of the damages are occurring in China and India - Michael Greenstone, Energy Policy Institute

Partner with Your Doctor

Getting married is easy, finding a good doctor isn't. Learn the strategies on how to find and keep one. No guarantees, but your life will probably be healthier!

Passionflower

Scientists believe passionflower works by increasing levels of a chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA, an amino acid that lowers the activity of some of the brain cells, has been cited for its stress-reducing and sleep-enhancing effects on the mammalian brain - Care/of

Passionfruit

Passion Fruit is a mysterious and intriguing fruit that has a surprising number of health benefits - T&T Guardian

Passive Immunity

Passive immunization and immunotherapy are particularly helpful for individuals who are immunocompromised and therefore cannot mount their own immune response. Passive immunization also works quickly, providing protection within hours or days - Caltech

Past Covid-19 Infection & Vaccination

One question many people are asking is whether the immunity you get from contracting COVID and recovering is enough to protect you in the future. The answer is no, it’s not - Sunit K. Singh

Past Predictions

Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings - Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Past Trends in Healthcare

Things get much easier if one jumps on the bandwagon of existing trends - Lei Jun

Pasta & Health

Over the years, pasta has gained an unearned reputation as a contributor to health issues, such as weight gain, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) - Denise Webb PhD RD

Pasture Raised Eggs Are The Healthiest

Cage-Free, free-range, free-run, organic and even omega 3's. So, which one is healthier for you and the hens... or is it simply a scramble for your breakfast dollars!

Patch & Ring Contraceptives

Birth control doesn’t have to mean the pill - Michelle Andrews

Patella Tendinitis

Oftentimes any sorta knee pain gets dumped into the category of "patellofemoral pain" or "jumpers knee." Technically when someone refers to patellar tendonitis they're referring to the common lower knee pain - Higher-Faster-Sports.com

Patellar (Kneecap) Dislocation

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)

On the bright side, you are not doomed to be a couch potato as a result of this diagnosis! In fact, exercising and stretching while dealing with knee pain can actually help treat your patellofemoral pain - Jenny Llewellyn

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Management of the PDA continues to be an elusive challenge for neonatologists and pediatric cardiologists despite it being the most common cardiac condition affecting premature neonates - Sarah Parkerson

Patent Foramen Ovale

Although few people outside medicine have likely heard of a patent foramen ovale, it’s common. During the embryonic stage of human development, a small opening covered by a tiny flap—the foramen ovale—forms between the two upper chambers of the heart. In most people, the valve closes and the hole seals during infancy; for about one out of four individuals, however, the tiny cavity remains. Most people with PFOs never learn they have the condition—it has no typical symptoms or side effects. In the medical world, it’s considered a normal anatomic variation. - Chris Outcalt

Pathologist Journals

Nature can refuse to speak but she cannot give a wrong answer - Dr. Charles Brenton Huggins

Pathologist Orgs

If we would serve science, we must extend her limits, not only as far as our own knowledge is concerned, but in the estimation of others - Rudolf Virchow

Pathologists

Because they’re largely removed from patients, pathologists are stuck with an unromantic narrative. All medical specialties have their stereotypes, but others are at least more flattering: Pathologists aren’t known for being heroic prima donnas like surgeons. They’re not considered tender angels like pediatricians. They can’t be as righteous as OB/GYNs, who work some of the longest hours in medicine and have some of the lowest rates of job satisfaction. But pathologists’ role in patient care is a significant one - Rachel Wilkinson

Pathology

Pathology is a field with at least 19 specialties, with the number growing every year. They include toxicology, cytology (the study of the structure and function of the cell) and clinical embryology (IVF research). Contrary to common perceptions, most of the work of pathologists is for the benefit of living patients - Mark Tran

Patient Advocates

Patient advocates have been around for decades, but in the last few years the profession has gained more momentum and acceptance

Patient Education

As a part of the healthcare industry's move toward patient-centered care, providers need to focus on educating patients on their conditions and treatment options to foster better engagement - Sara Heath

Patient Safety

Health care will be safer — and patients' goals will more often be met — if we partner with patients and their loved ones, offer them the opportunity to share their ideas for improving care and listen and respect their wisdom - Peter Pronovost

Patient Satisfaction

The concept of “patient experience” has mischaracterized patients as customers and nurses as automatons - Alexandra Robbins

Paxil (Paroxetine)

Overall, however, the problems and risks associated with paroxetine appear to possibly make it the least safe of all SSRIs and SNRIs and, if not for the low therapeutic indices of TCAs and MAOIs, possible cardiotoxicity and increased risk of serotonin syndrome, possibly the least safe of all antidepressants - Robert M. Nevels

Paxlovid

The pill’s key advantage over most existing treatments is that patients can easily take them at home, unlike antibody therapies or the antiviral Veklury that usually require administration at a clinic or hospital - Jared S. Hopkins & Joseph Walker

PCBs

PCBs, chemicals that were virtually unknown in the late 1920s and that became mass produced only in the early 1930s, have become worldwide pollutants and judged probable human carcinogens - Gerald Markowitz

PCOS

There is a huge health disparity when it comes to PCOS diagnosis and support. 50% of women and girls with PCOS are going undiagnosed - PCOS Challenge

PCP

Because PCP is made illegally under uncontrolled conditions, users have no way of knowing how much PCP they are taking. This makes PCP especially dangerous

PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) Tests

Like the DNA templates it targets, PCR has been replicated, amplified, and extended into laboratories worldwide - Alan Dove

PCR Tests Covid-19

Currently the most reliable way to identify a coronavirus infection is by a polymerase chain reaction (PCR.) test - Kim Tingley

PCS

In post-concussion syndrome (PCS), a patient with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) experiences persistent symptoms from the injury. If left untreated, the symptoms might last months, years, or even decades after the event - Alina Fong PhD

PD

PD is a widely preferred form of dialysis in many parts of the world, especially in Europe...studies suggest that the quality of life of patients treated with PD is better than those treated with conventional HD

PDE5 Inhibitors

The medical condition—and the drugs used to treat it—should be taken seriously - Jillian Mock

PEA

Imagine a spectrum, where on one end is a dead patient, and on the other end is a patient who is alive. Everything in between can be considered PEA - Bo Zheng & Alex Coutin

Peaches

This sun-kissed fruit, beloved for its velvety skin and sweet, fragrant flesh, is more than just a summer delight. Packed with nutrients and health benefits, peaches are a powerhouse disguised in a blush of red, orange, and yellow - Saleena Sharp

Peanut Allergy

Many foods contain proteins that can set off an oversized immune reaction and one of the fiercest is the humble peanut - Dwan Price

Peanut Butter

From being used in World War II as a meat alternative to now being spread on sandwiches (I’m guilty of licking the knife) and blended in shakes, peanut butter has always been a staple in everyone’s pantry - Christine M. Palumbo MBA RDN

Peanuts

The totality of evidence suggests that peanuts are fine for most people to consume in moderation - Mark Sisson

Pears

Pear, one of the oldest fruit crops cultivated by humans, is widely consumed worldwide due to its sweet taste, juicy texture, and potential health benefit - Yannan Ji

Peas

Peas, those tiny green gems tucked away in a vibrant pod, may seem unassuming at first glance. But don't let their size fool you! These little powerhouses are not only delightful to taste but also boast an impressive array of health benefits - Janice Tracey

Pecans

Perhaps no other nut has transformed from being a standalone snack to an ingredient included in so many foods as successfully as pecans - Daryl Austin

PECARN (Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network)

Did you know that many of the landmark pediatric emergency medicine (EM) studies come from the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) collaborative? It works to address the challenging pediatric questions that only multicenter studies can - Bryn Dhir and Jason Woods MD

PECARN (Pediatric Head Injury Prediction Rule)

Fortunately, there is a highly reliable, easy to use algorithm that helps medical providers determine when a CT scan is necessary in pediatric head trauma. No more ordering head scans on a whim - ThriveAP

PECARN Pediatric C-spine Rule

From collision to clarity: PECARN cervical spine injury prediction rule for injured children - Michelle Lin MD

Pectin

Pectin functions as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth and activity of beneficial gut bacteria while inhibiting harmful bacteria like Clostridium and Bacteroides. It’s fermented by beneficial microbiota primarily in the large intestine, generating short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) including acetate, propionate, and butyrate - Prakashobh Gaimar

Pedi-PART (Pediatric Prehospital Airway Resuscitation Trial)

The study interventions are strategies of prehospital airway management: BVM-only, BVM followed by SGA and BVM followed by ETI. The primary outcome is 30-day ICU-free survival. The trial will be organized and executed in two successive stages - Manish I. Shah MD

Pediatric Abdomen Pain

Abdominal pain is common; so are strongly held myths and legends about what is concerning, and what is not - Dr. Tim Horeczko

Pediatric Airway

Both anatomically and physiologically unique, not only from adults, but also from age to age, pediatric airways require forethought and planning in order to provide appropriate care - Kyle Yoder MD

Pediatric Airway Procedures

There is good reason why most providers are anxious about taking care of children, especially infants and children less than 2 years of age. It is challenging and intimidating to open the airway of such a small infant when adult-sized fingers dwarf the size of the baby’s mouth and all of the instruments are smaller - Christine E. Whitten MD

Pediatric Airway/Respiratory Emergencies

Whether one practices in a community hospital, a busy trauma center, or an independently standing pediatric hospital, emergencies of the pediatric airway can be uniquely challenging - Applied Radiology

Pediatric Arrhythmias

SVT is the most common pediatric arrhythmia, with a bimodal incidence peak in ages 6-9 and adolescents. SVT presentation varies greatly, especially between age groups. It is of vital importance for the clinician to always consider SVT with generalized, vague complaints - Brian D. Novi DO, Shahfar Khan MD & Svetlana Harel DO

Pediatric BiPAP & CPAP

BiPAP safely and effectively improves the respiratory status of and might decrease the need for endotracheal intubation in pediatric patients with acute respiratory insufficiency of various etiologies - Gayatri Joshi BS

Pediatric Bougie

It shouldn’t be your primary device, but it should be in your armamentarium - Myron Yaster MD and Melissa Brooks Peterson MD

Pediatric Cancer

Every hour, a child is diagnosed with cancer. Every 6.5 hours, another young life is lost to this terrible disease - Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies

Pediatric cardiac emergencies comprise a range of pathology including but not limited to undiagnosed congenital heart disease in the infant; complications of palliated congenital heart disease in children; arrhythmias related to underlying cardiac pathology in the teenager and acquired heart disease - Aisha Frazier

Pediatric Cervical Spine Trauma

Fortunately, cervical spine trauma is rare in children... Of pediatric spinal injuries, however, the cervical spine is involved in 60-80% of the time - Sean M. Fox MD

Pediatric Clinical Trials

Pediatric clinical trials serve as a cornerstone for evidence-based medicine tailored specifically to children. These trials allow for fine-tuning of dosages and administration methods for younger populations, but require careful consideration of ethical, clinical, and logistical factors that are unique to conducting research in children - Eva Raschke

Pediatric Constipation

Constipation is an extremely common — I would say epidemic — problem among children in Western countries - Steve Hodges MD

Pediatric Cricothyrotomy

As a last resort, needle-cric and jet ventilation in pediatrics under 8 years old or traditional cricothyroidotomy for those patients above 8 years old can be attempted - Zaza Atanelov MD MPH, Gwen Hooley MD and Sylvia E. Garcia MD

Pediatric Dental Sedation

Unnecessary dental sedation deaths persist. The practice of single-operator anaesthetist should have been stopped many many years ago - Dr Robert Hackett

Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

While conceptually similar, treatment for pediatric DKA is overall less aggressive (no bolus of insulin, less fluids, slower corrections, etc.). Recent literature also continues to argue against cerebral edema being related to fluid management - Ryan Circh MD

Pediatric Drowning

Despite the prevalence of drowning, there is no widely-accepted protocol for the management of pediatric drowning victims. For example, the utility of a chest x-ray will stir significant debate, even without supporting evidence to obtain one - Chantal Mendes,MD; Jonathan Eisenberg MD; Stephanie Spanos MD; Michael Johnson MD MS

Pediatric Emergencies

Taking care of children is both tough and rewarding at the same time. The emergency room is a battleground of patients presenting with life-threatening situations to seemingly simple situations such as rashes or minor injuries. It is the former that present major challenges, which are, fortunately, infrequent - Vasundhara Tolia

Pediatric Facilities

Children’s hospitals are essential providers, setting the standard for the highest quality pediatric care while training the next generation of pediatricians - Children's Hospital Association

Pediatric Fluid Management

Pediatric Fractures

Approximately one-third of children sustain a fracture before the age of 16 years; however, their unique anatomy and healing properties often result in a good outcome - Kathy Boutis

Pediatric GI Emergencies

Pediatric gastrointestinal disease often requires surgical intervention, and delays in diagnosis may lead to significant morbidity and mortality - Joshua Easter

Pediatric Head Trauma

Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of disability and death in children worldwide. Head injuries are one of the most common reasons for ED visits in pediatric populations, where approximately 50% of children undergo CT. However, some brain injuries are not seen on CT, and many TBIs identified on CT do not require acute intervention - Jacqueline MacKay MD

Pediatric High Flow Nasal Canulation (HFNC)

HFNC allows you to give high FiO2 with lower flows and generates CPAP-like distending pressures that may be useful in bronchiolitics and other conditions prone to airway/alveolar collapse. You should use it in a patient with good respiratory drive that needs assistance with ventilation - Brad Sobolewski MD

Pediatric Infections

The five-second rule probably should become the zero-second rule - Dr. Roy M. Gulick, chief of the division of infectious diseases at Weill Cornell Medical College

Pediatric Intensivists

Physicians who run PICUs are like general practitioners for the very sick child because we look after the whole child, not just one organ or another. Or at least we should do that - Christopher Johnson MD

Pediatric Intensivists

Physicians who run PICUs are like general practitioners for the very sick child because we look after the whole child, not just one organ or another. Or at least we should do that - Christopher Johnson MD

Pediatric Intubation

All pediatric patients should be considered to have a Difficult Airway until you successfully intubate them… then you can hit the easy button. There are no “easy airways” in the ED, regardless of age - Sean M.Fox MD

Pediatric Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV)

In the acute setting NIV is used to provide respiratory support in a flexible manner that avoids a requirement for endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy - Sarah L Morley

Pediatric Procedural Sedation

Consider sedation with a single agent, such as ketamine, over drug combinations - Maxim Ben-Yakov and Maala Bhatt

Pediatric Rashes

From simple heat rash to eczema, if you’re a parent, you’ve likely seen your fair share of kid skin rashes. Some may be easy to diagnosis, while others leave you searching for answers on the Internet - Le Bonheur

Pediatric Research

There’s much more to pediatric research than just operating clinical trials - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Pediatric Research

Do we shield them from highly experimental research? Or do we pursue cures at all costs? Our answer has to be as nuanced as the science itself - Nathalia Holt

Pediatric Resuscitation

Kids are not aliens… Basics that work for adults also apply to children! High Quality CPR, Early Defibrillation, Early Administration of Epi, and Post ROSC management should be the focus - Sean M. Fox

Pediatric Sepsis

Kids aren’t little adults. Pediatric sepsis and septic shock usually presents as ‘cold shock’ where as adult septic shock usually presents as ‘warm shock’ - Michael Kilian & Niran Argintaru

Pediatric Status Asthmaticus

Patients with severe asthma exacerbations will get the proverbial “kitchen sink” thrown at them when it comes to treatment. First of all, that old idiomatic statement posits asthma treatment as a battle*, which it shouldn’t be. But you should be armed with a solid understanding of the evidence behind the treatments that we use when treating patients with this potentially fatal disease - Brad Sobolewski MD

Pediatric Status Epilepticus

Seizure that has been going on for >5 minutes OR recurrent seizures without return to baseline. If the patient was seizing at home and still seizing when they get to the ED, consider it to be status - Anand Swaminathan

Pediatric Stroke

Children have hemorrhagic strokes as often as they have ischemic strokes, while adults are more likely to have ischemic strokes. Sixty percent of pediatric strokes occur in boys - American Stroke Association

Pediatric Surgeons

One tool doesn't fit all when it comes to surgery. Pediatric surgeons know this all too well when it's time to operate on a baby - Amy Standen

Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric surgery sometimes has followed the technologies developed in the adult world and sometimes led them. Since Tessier's work, no longer are children born with complicated craniofacial abnormalities, doomed to lead a life of ugliness - Kathryn D. Anderson MD

Pediatric Trauma

Protocols work well for adults, but trauma in children requires that we exercise our clinical muscles just a bit more - Tim Horeczko MD

Pediatric Vascular Access

Pediatric vascular access is one of the challenging skills in the medical field especially during an emergency - Rawan Alrashed MD

Pediatric Vomiting

All that vomits is not necessarily from the gut.- Dr. Tim Horeczko

Pediatrician Blogs

To read is to fly: it is to soar to a point of vantage which gives a view over wide terrains of history, human variety, ideas, shared experience and the fruits of many inquiries - A C Grayling

Pediatrician Journals

Life-transforming ideas have always come to me through books - Bell Hooks

Pediatrician Organizations

Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love - Mother Teresa

Pediatricians

Special resources for the specialty we can't live without...Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Pediatrics is at a crossroads. The crisis in primary care, the decline of inpatient pediatric beds, and the growing shortages of sub-specialists are not just signs of a broken system—they are indicators of where we are headed if meaningful change doesn’t occur - J. Michael Connors MD

PediDOSE

The Pediatric Dose Optimization for Seizures in EMS (PediDOSE) study is an emergency medicine study designed to evaluate if a standardized method for paramedics to administer seizure medication leads to timely delivery of the right dose - PediDOSE

Peds SVT

Although common, the presenting symptoms of SVT can vary dramatically, even within similar age groups, posing a tremendous challenge to quick and accurate diagnosis. With non-specific complaints such as fussiness and irritability in infants as well as chest pain and trouble breathing in children and adolescents, it is important for physicians to keep SVT in the list of differentials when caring for a pediatric patient - Brian D. Novi DO

PEEP ( Positive End-Expiratory Pressure)

Simply defined, PEEP is the pressure above atmospheric pressure measured in the alveoli at end expiration. It is one of the first ventilator parameters set and would typically be “dialed in” to between 3 and 5 cmH2O, sometimes referred to as, “physiologic PEEP - Mike McEvoy PhD

Pegan Diet

It may seem like a dichotomous way of eating but there is an underlying principle: eat real whole food. It’s not so far off from other popular ways of eating such as the Mediterranean diet or Whole30 - Riley Reed

Pellagra

Pellagra: a non-eradicated old disease - Savvoula Savvidou

Pelleted HRT

Promoted to treat vague symptoms and conditions like “hormone imbalance,” custom-compounded bioidentical hormones are increasing in popularity — and problems - Eric Seaborg

Pelvic Avulsion Fractures

Before you diagnosis a “hip sprain,” consider the age, mechanism, and those tricky growth plates! Kids are less likely to “sprain” and more likely to avulse a growth plate - Sean M. Fox MD

Pelvic exam

Pelvic examination has become more of a ritual than an evidence-based practice - George Sawaya

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Nobody in the world of pelvic floor health would say the increased awareness is a bad thing – up to a third of women will experience a pelvic floor problem – but numerous surveys show many women have no idea what it is or its purpose - Emine Saner

Pelvic Floor Exercises (Kegels)

When it comes to strengthening muscles, our pelvic floor often gets neglected. Squats, lunges and sit ups all get a lot of airtime, which is why our legs, butts and abs are pretty covered by numerous workouts. But our pelvic floor is an essential muscle, and looking after it can be key to our physical health (yes, even if we're not pregnant) - Lottie Winter

Pelvic Fractures

Bone healing after a pelvic fracture can take between six to 12 weeks. That does not necessarily mean that you will return to your pre-injured condition by then -- that could take up to a year - LiveStrong.com

Pelvic Health

Pelvic health plays an important role in complete physical, mental, social, and sexual well-being - Baylor College of Medicine

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

While types of POP and symptoms are often similar among women, lifestyle, age, employment and fitness level translate to a diverse variety of experiences. Everyone interprets pain and pressure differently - Sherrie Palm

Pelvic Pain

It might surprise you to learn that what your diet might be having a very significant impact on your pelvic pain - PelvicGuru

Pelvic Trauma

Most patients (up to 90%) will have significant associated intrathoracic, intrabdominal, and/or extremity injuries that will require surgical treatment - eather Mahoney MD MA

Pemphigus Vulgaris

The term “pemphigus” was used as descriptive terms for skin diseases characterized by blisters since Hippocrates (460-370 B.C.) who described different types of fever associated with blistering as “pemphigus fever” - Katja Bieber

Penetrating Abdominal Trauma

Gun shot wounds (GSW) – all require laparatomy exploration because of higher incidence of intra-abdominal injuries Stab wounds (SW) to anterior abdomen - can be observed vs laparotomy - Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma

Penetrating Aortic Ulceration

PAU should be treated as a distinct clinical entity as it differs from AD and aneurysm scenarios in important ways. PAU often occurs in elderly, unfit patients with severe hypertension and with profound atherosclerotic disease - Safa Salim

Penetrating Chest Trauma

Deaths within the first 30 minutes to 3 hours are often preventable - Erika McMahon MD

Penetrating Trauma

It is important to perform a thorough secondary examination of all patients presenting with a penetrating injury. Wounds hidden in skin folds, the axilla, or nape of the neck are easily missed. All impaled objects that remain in place upon arrival to the ED should not be removed, but rather stabilized - Darren Cuthbert MD

Penicillen

Penicillin inspired worldwide efforts to discover new drugs that could conquer the many diseases still threatening the world. Further antibiotics soon followed, including streptomycin, chloramphenicol, the tetracyclines, and erythromycin - Jonathan Wood

Penile Cancer

Due to its rarity, penile cancer is an understudied cancer; therefore, robust level 1 evidence that can drive treatment guidelines is lacking - Kelly L Stratton MD and Daniel J Culkin MD

Penile Entrapment/Strangulation (Zipper & Ring)

Entrapment or strangulation of the penis is a rare emergency situation that may lead to a wide range of vascular and mechanical injuries - Chao Li

Penile Fracture

Penile fracture is considered an urgent urologic condition that requires timely repair to prevent long-term complications of corporal fibrosis, penile curvature, chronic pain, and erectile dysfunction - S. Metzler

Penile Implants

Despite introduction of oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors and intracavernosal vasoactive agents, penile prosthesis implant remains a relevant and desired option - Eric Chung

Penis Enlargement

The impact of surgical penile enlargement is, well, larger, for some people—like those who have micropenises or buried penises—but for others, the surgeries are more of a lifestyle choice - Romano Santos

Penis Pumps

Penis pumps may not give you a massive size boost. But make no bones about it (see what we did there?)—they can be a useful, easy tool for getting stronger, longer-lasting erections without the need for medication or surgery - Rebecca Strong

Penis Transplantation

Unlike other organ donations—which are meant to save lives—penis transplants are considered cosmetic and therefore optional - Alexandra Ossola

Pentavalent Meningococcal Vaccines (MenFive, Penbraya, Penmenvy)

A gamechanger: new meningitis vaccine hailed as major step - Saeed Kamali Dehghan

People Don’t Abuse Children. Switches Do

Adrian Peterson is clearly a man with issues. Yet his attorney and many of his friends are coming forward to say that he is nothing but a “stern, good father.” I 100% disagree that Peterson is a good father, you know why?

People's CDC

We’re epidemiologists, nurses and physicians, artists and biologists. We have come together with a common anger at the US government’s handling of Covid - People's CDC

PEP

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) involves taking anti-HIV medications as soon as possible (within 3 days) after you may have been exposed to HIV to try to reduce the chance of becoming HIV positive - AIDS.gov

Pepper Spray

For centuries, people have used pepper extracts and powdered fruits for various purposes including spice, weight loss, local anesthesia, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial agent, primitive weaponry and recently production of self-defense and less than- lethal weaponry - Ezgi Öztas and Mehtap Kara

Peppermint

Beyond its aromatic allure, peppermint essential oil is renowned for its potential therapeutic benefits. The active compound in peppermint oil, menthol, is responsible for its cooling sensation when applied topically - Suzy Glaskie

Peppers

Some peppers are hot, but the rest are not. Hot peppers contain varying levels of capsaicin, a colorless, odorless but unmistakable fiery compound. Mild and sweet peppers carry a recessive gene that keeps them from forming capsaicin - Sheri Castle

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Since 1981, when Marshall first saw Warren's bacterium, treatment for ulcers has changed tremendously - Jessica Tanenbaum

Peptide Therapy

Peptide therapy is a new form of regenerative medicine that is taking the wellness industry by storm. It involves the use of targeted peptides to augment, regulate and rejuvenate various body functions - LIVV

Peptides

Despite their diminutive size- & often because of it-peptides have emerged as increasingly important biological entities capable of treating diseases, reducing inflammation, making foods more nutritious, killing microbes & reversing aging - Sarah Williams

Peptides for Skin

Peptides are one of the most talked-about ingredients in the field of anti-ageing skincare - Paula's Choice

Pepto Bismol

Launched in 1919 and currently produced by Procter & Gamble, this pink liquid has spent nearly a century acting as a medicine cabinet staple that treats and provide relief for the five symptoms of overindulgence including nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and diarrhea - Heather Taylor

PERC Rule

A clinical decision rule that gives a 99% clinical probability of no PE, allowing the physician to avoid workup (e.g., d-dimer test, CT), is impressive - Robert Dachs MD

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)

The treatment of choice for the management of ST-elevation myocardial infarction is coronary angioplasty with or without stent placement. The goal of health care providers in managing patients with this type of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is to treat within the first hours of the onset of symptoms = ACLS.com

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the preferred treatment of choice for renal calculi. PCNL has evolved remarkably since the eighties when it was first described - Arvind P. Ganpule

Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs)

The use of enhancement “substances” for sporting events dates back to the ancient Greeks and ancient Maya - Drug Free Sport

Perianal Abscess

Perianal abscess typically presents as severe pain in the anorectal area that is constant and unrelated to bowel movement - Luke Walls-Smith BS and Jonathan Peña MD

Periapical Dental Abscess

A periapical abscess, one of the most common dental emergencies, occurs at the apex of the tooth resulting from a bacterial infection of the pulp secondary to caries, tooth fracture, or even prior dental work. Pulpal infection can spread to a neighboring tooth from the infected periodontium or through the lateral canals. Signs and symptoms are like those of periodontal abscesses - Anne O. Rice BS

Pericardial Effusion

Tachycardia is the most common presenting sign for pericardial effusion. EKG findings are tachycardia, low voltage, and electrical alternans. Bedside ultrasound is diagnostic - Taylor Franz DO

Pericardiocentesis

Emergency pericardicentesis can be life saving, but it also carries risks - Anton Helman

Pericarditis

Acute pericarditis remains the most common presentation of pericardial diseases. Although generally benign, pericarditis can be fraught by a significant number of complications and recurrences. According to geographical differences, the etiology varies and so do its prognosis and treatments - Juan Guido Chiabrando MD

Pericardium

If the heart is the fun, interesting inside bit of an orange, the pericardium could be compared to the peel around it. Like peel, it can seem vaguely unexciting – that is until you learn some of its very important (appeeling. ahem.) physiological functions - Matt Quinn

Perichondritis

Perichondritis is a unique infection of the auricle typically caused by Pseudomonas. It can have devastating effects and requires anti-pseudomonal antibiotic coverage and expedient evaluation by ENT - Rick Pescatore

Perimenopause

It’s a vague thing. It doesn’t have a distinct starting point, and there are many symptoms, and you may suffer from some of them, or you may not, and cumulatively that lack of clarity translates for a lot of us to, No one knows anything, just suffer quietly and possibly pump some hormones into your body - Jolie Kerr

Perimortem C-section

The resuscitative hysterotomy, formerly called the perimortem C-section, but name recently changed to reflect that this procedure is good for both mother and fetus - Jonathan Kaplan

Perinatal Care

Every baby deserves the best possible start in life - National Perinatal Association

Perinatal Surgery

Fetal surgery, in which anatomical defects are repaired before birth, was unimaginable to most physicians just a few decades ago - Jeffrey Norris

Perinatologists

Can play a number of roles in the care of the complicated obstetric patient - from performing imaging and prenatal diagnosis to consultation concerning vexing or unusual medical or obstetric problems - David Nagey MD PhD

Periodic Paralysis

Periodic Paralysis a rare, inherited, hard to diagnose, debilitating and cruel metabolic disorder - Susan Q.Knittle-Hunter

Periodontal (Gum) Disease

Gum diseases are among the most common chronic human diseases, affecting between 20 to 50% of people worldwide - Christine Bryson

Periodontists

Treatment by a periodontal specialist in concert with the general dentist is increasingly critical as patients live longer, experience more chronic disease, and take more medications than ever before in history - Dental Economics

Periodontitis

It seems that the root of all evil stems from the mouth; more specifically, the gums - Anne Cohen

Periods

I mean if there was any justice in the world you wouldn't even have to go to school during your period. You'd just stay home for five days and eat chocolate and cry - Andrea Portes, Anatomy of a Misfit

Periorbital Cellulitis

Periorbital cellulitis, commonly referred to as pre-septal cellulitis, is an infection of the skin and soft tissue surrounding the orbit. Most commonly, it is the result of an infection spreading from the sinuses or from local trauma.1,2 It presents as a unilateral swelling of the eye-lid - Alysha Roberts

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Diagnosing PAD early is crucial because the condition is a strong marker for heart attack and stroke - Dr. James Joye

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Endovascular Therapy

Endovascular therapy for PAD should be viewed as a valuable therapeutic modality that is complementary to medical therapy and an alternative to surgery in patients with claudication and as an integral part of achieving limb salvage in patients with critical limb ischemia - Vikram Prasanna

Peripheral IVs

We suggest the follow sized cannulas for general emergency department use: 14g or rapid infusion catheter if major fluid resuscitation required, 16g if blood products likely to be used, 18g as standard for most situations, 20g for difficult IV access - ECI

Peripheral Nerve Blocks

Having a healthy understanding of regional anesthesia changes the game in Emergency Medicine. Whether you are relocating joints, fishing glass out of heels, or providing analgesia for painful fractures, depending less on narcotics and procedural sedation can be good for patients and good for your department - Patrick Boreskie

Peripheral Nervous System

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) represents a highly heterogeneous entity with a broad range of functions, ranging from providing communication between the brain and the body to controlling development, stem cell niches and regenerative processes - Aliia Murtazina & Igor Adameyko

Peripheral Neuropathy

Living with peripheral neuropathy is like riding a roller-coaster — especially for those recently diagnosed. Managing this painful condition is frustrating at best, and can feel overwhelming at times - National Spine & Pain Centers

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and peripheral vascular disease (PVD) are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they are actually two distinct conditions. PAD is a type of PVD, but PVD also encompasses a wider range of disorders - American Endovascular & Amputation Prevention

Perirectal Abscess

Perirectal abscesses can occasionally present with a tender, fluctuant mass on DRE, but may have limited physical exam findings and require imaging to diagnose - Kristina Eastman MD

Peritoneal Cancer

Peritoneal cancer can be very difficult to diagnose. Because early-stage peritoneal cancer typically causes no symptoms, it is usually not discovered until its advanced stages (stage III or IV) - Stephanie Hernandez

Peritoneal Dialysis

PD is a widely preferred form of dialysis in many parts of the world, especially in Europe...studies suggest that the quality of life of patients treated with PD is better than those treated with conventional HD - HWN

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Peritonitis

Peritonitis is common, occurring nearly annually for PD patients - Rachel Bridwell MD

Peritoneum

The peritoneum is the largest serous membrane of the human body, located in the abdominal and pelvic cavity. It ensures the physiology of peristaltic movements and fertility. Additionally, it has an important immunological function - Uniklinikum Tübingen

Peritonitis

Peritonitis has been life-threatening and ominous throughout the history of the human race - T. W. Clements

Permethrin

Permethrin is a pesticide most frequently used to treat bug-resistant clothing, mosquito netting and outdoor gear, though it’s also often used in bug sprays and very commonly used worldwide as a pesticide for crops. In addition to these uses, permethrin is used in over-the-counter lice treatments, as well as in flea shampoos and treatments for pets - MADE SAFE

Pernicious Anemia

You can say that pernicious anemia is vitamin B12 deficiency, taken to the “next level - VitaminB12patch.com

Persistent Organic Pollutants

Dioxin, Agent Orange, DDT...persist in the environment for long periods of time, and biomagnify as they move through the food chain - EPA

Personal Health

Staying healthy in some ways has never been easier what with Social/Sharing Networks, Advocacy sites and the ability to store your Electronic Medical Records

Personal Health Records

It’s a brave new world for mobile apps in healthcare, with new possibilities emerging every day in areas such as patient empowerment and practice portability - Michelle McNickle

Personal Safety

America has become an unsafe place where our 2nd Amendment right means more than our right to live - James Woods

Personality

Sure, you’ve probably heard that your personality is linked to many things — from your sleep schedule even to your longevity. And now, researchers say your personality may even play a role in your ability to ward off infection - Jacqueline Howard

Personality Disorders

So, what is a personality disorder? When aspects of the personality become troublesome, for the individual as well as for those around them, they may be diagnosed with a disorder - R&A Therapeutic Partners

Personalized Medicine

Utilizing genetics, personalized medicine is one of the fastest growing sectors in the health and medical field

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Whooping cough used to be under control. The number of nationwide cases was dropping for years, and although the disease didn’t disappear, we were getting to the point where most people didn’t know anyone who’d had it - Forbes.com

PESI Score

The sPESI is a simpler version of the PESI that is easy to apply to patients who have been diagnosed with PE. In the derivation study, it had a better negative predictive value than the PESI. It is simpler to use and has comparable inaccuracy - ClinCaseQuest

Pesticides

If we are going to live so intimately with these chemicals eating and drinking them, taking them into the very marrow of our bones - we had better know something about their nature and their power - Rachel Carson, Silent Spring

Pesticides & Poisoning

Organophosphates (OP) form the basis of many insecticides, herbicides and also nerve agents. OP accounts for at least 50% of worldwide pesticides - Darren Whitelaw

Pet Allergy

Allergies typically show up within the first three years of a pet's life and worsen with age. Sadly, they can't be cured, only controlled - Dr. Marty Becker

Pet Arthritis

There’s a lot of crazy info out there when it comes to canine joint health and mobility. (Elk antler, anyone?) - Sarah J. Wooten, DVM

Pet Cancer

Our pets are diagnosed with cancer at an alarming rate, with up to 60% of many breeds developing cancer in their lifetime - Animal Cancer Foundation

Pet Dental

Dental disease is unquestionably common, with some research suggesting it is the most common disease in pet cats and dogs, vying with obesity for the top spot - SkeptVet

Pet Diabetes

it is seen in both species. In dogs, diabetes is more common in females; in cats, it’s slightly more common in males - ASPCA

Pet Epilepsy

Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in veterinary medicine, and is estimated to affect up to 1% of dogs and 2% of cats in the general population - Companion Animal Epilepsy

Pet Eye Issues

Many more dogs than cats require treatment — either for inherited conditions, including cataracts or glaucoma, in high-risk breeds like cocker spaniels, basset hounds, poodles or terriers, or for acquired ones - Susan Jenks

Pet Food

Just as it does with human diets, misinformation can turn into popular belief with disconcerting ease - Amanda Mull

PET scan

The biggest advantage of a PET scan, compared with an MRI scan or X-ray, is that it can reveal how a part of the patient's body is functioning, rather than just how it looks - Christian Nordqvist

Pet Supplies

According to the American Pet Products Association, pet spending has risen every year since 1994, even during the Great Recession - Katherine Riley

Peyote

Peyote has been the source of much controversy ever since European explorers encountered it during the 16th century. Today, recreational use of the drug is prohibited. Peyote use is exempted in the context of religious ceremonies...Peyote.net

Peyronie's Disease

You’ve probably never heard of Peyronie’s Disease. It’s not in most people’s medical or health lexicon. But it’s a condition an estimated 5-7% of the male population suffer from and can have devastating consequences if left untreated - Mr David Ralph

Pfizer BioNTech vaccine

Pfizer’s vaccine is the first on the market that consists of actual genetic information from a virus in the form of messenger RNA, or mRNA, - Antonio Regalado

PFPS

On the bright side, you are not doomed to be a couch potato as a result of this diagnosis! In fact, exercising and stretching while dealing with knee pain can actually help treat your patellofemoral pain - Jenny Llewellyn

Phalloplasty

Phalloplasty is an exceptionally complicated reconstructive procedure with various techniques... but there is no agreed upon gold standard - Aaron L. Heston

Phantom Pain

Almost all people who have an amputation experience a phantom. Usually the effect fades within days, but in some cases it can remain for a lifetime - Michael Graziano

Pharmaceuticals & Pollution

Drugs are one of the few groups of chemicals in water that we don’t monitor. A lot of work has been done on pesticides. But even though pharmaceuticals can be present in water at similar levels, and even though they are clearly biologically active, they have previously been ignored - Steve Killeen

Pharmacies

Indeed, new technologies (home-based & self-tests, AI, mobile apps, telemedicine, wearables, blockchain) might be key for expanding access to diagnostic testing in global health, and pharmacies are well poised to exploit them - Madhukar Pai

Pharmacist Careers

Career options for PharmDs span the full length of a drug's life, from the research lab to the corner pharmacy - The Redheaded Pharmacist

Pharmacist Jobs

As models of care are changing, pharmacists are becoming very effective at finding careers in roles of transitions in care - Gary Friedman

Pharmacists

Pharmacists are trained to do much more than dispense medication, and they could help plug the growing gaps in chronic care management - John Gums

Pharmacogenomics (Pharmacogenetic Screening)

Over the last few decades, the genetic testing industry has boomed, and currently over a dozen companies offer personal genetic reports with information about your predicted response to different classes of drugs - Adrienne Mueller PhD

Pharmacognosy

Like any other scientific area, since the introduction of Pharmacognosy some 200 years ago, it has evolved over the years, and now Pharmacognosy can be defined as the science of biogenic or naturally derived drugs, pharmaceuticals, and poisons - Satyajit D Sarker

Pharmacology

Of all sectors in healthcare, the most profitable is pharmaceuticals. They now account for nearly as much cost as hospitals, and prices continue to rise at a rate two to three times faster than overall medical inflation - Robert Pearl MD

Pharmacotherapy (Quit Smoking Aids)

There are lots of different smoking cessation products, but they won’t be helpful on their own. The success rate of someone quitting without help is only around 5%. Using these products in conjunction with counseling and outside support can significantly boost your success rate - Regan Olsson

Pharmacy

We are only in our infancy of understanding how genetics affect drug actions. We only dose a few drugs based on the patient’s genetic makeup. But those who know this field predict that great opportunities for this science will emerge during this decade. Pharmacists are in a position to take a leadership role in introducing this science into practice = Fred M. Eckel RPh MS

Pharmacy Students

Yes, kinetics is the STD of pharmacy school which seemingly does not go away. When you part the clouds and look at the year as a whole, it's truly not that bad - I Want to be a Pharmacist

Pharyngitis

Pharyngitis is a common presentation, but it can also be associated with life-threatening processes, including sepsis and airway compromise. Other conditions, such as thyroid disease and cardiac disease, may mimic pharyngitis - EB Medicine

Phencyclidine

Because PCP is made illegally under uncontrolled conditions, users have no way of knowing how much PCP they are taking. This makes PCP especially dangerous

Phenothiazines

Phenothiazines, a diverse class of medications, can be utilized in the treatment of both psychiatric and non-psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, nausea, and even parasitic infections. Given their wide array of pharmacological effects, these drugs collectively have been the subject of investigation by numerous researchers for decades and are one of the first-generation antipsychotic medications - AN Edinoff

Phentermine

Phentermine is a mainstay of weight-loss clinics nationwide, prescribed by physicians who profit by selling the pill to patients - Katie Thomas

Phentolamine Mesylate

Well known in dental and endocrine circles but can be a skin saver when it comes to vasopressor extravasation - HWN

Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) Decongestant

The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is no better than a dummy pill - NPR

Phenylephrine (Neosynephrine)

Push dose vasopressors (PDPs) have been utilized to treat the acute hypotensive period in the critically ill. Due to its onset of approximately one minute, phenylephrine is a commonly administered PDP used to treat transient hypotension.

Despite PDP use being common practice, there are minimal data to support their use outside of the OR. Furthermore, phenylephrine administration may result in adverse events such as reflexive bradycardia and reduced cardiac output - Sarah Singer

Phenytoin (Dilantin Fosphenytoin)

Interestingly, Dilantin is the most prescribed AED by general physicians in the U.S. but less so among epilepsy doctors, because of its side effects - Epilepsy Talk

Pheochromocytoma

If you are having episodes of high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, severe onset headache, shaking, sweating, flushing, going pale, vomiting...and then you’re back to fabulous, your doctor should eventually take a hint - Miranda, PheoFabulous

Pheromones

Pheromone - it conjures up sex abandon, loss of control. And you can see it's a very powerful word. Now, if you put that word into the web, as you may have done, you'll come up with millions of hits. And almost all of those sites are trying to sell you something to make you irresistible for $10 or more - Tristram Wyatt PhD

Phexxi Contraceptive Gel

This revolutionary birth control is hormone-free and works by maintaining vaginal pH - Vox Creative

Phimosis

Consult urology urgently for circumcision... if urinary retention in phimosis - Rachel Bridwell MD

Phlebotomists

I am a Phlebotomist, NOT a vampire and you are the millionth person to call me that just today...the joke stopped being funny the first time - CafeMom

Phlebotomy

Over time, phlebotomy has evolved to be an extremely crucial diagnostic as well as therapeutic solution. Today, phlebotomy is used constantly in clinical environments to increase the understanding of a patient's clinical presentation and concurrently improve the clinical outcomes of patients - Kishan K. Srikanth

Phobias

There's a vast encyclopedia of fears and phobias, and pretty much any object, experience, situation you can think of, there is someone who has a phobia of it - Scott Stossel

Phos-chek

Fire authorities swear by the product, calling it indispensable. But critics argue that officials are overlooking the product's ecological risks - Hayley Smith

Phosgene

Like chlorine, phosgene is a familiar player in the industrial world. Phosgene’s primary commercial role is a pesticide, and it can manifest itself as a visible, heavy gas that smells like moldy hay. If inhaled, it will cause some pretty nasty respiratory problems - Hannah Cheng

Phosgene chemical warfare agent

Phosgene was responsible for 85% of chemical-weapons fatalities during World War I.- Sarah Everts

Phosphates

Basically, phosphates are tricky ingredients that have been linked to a host of negative health effects. Consider it yet another reason to ditch overly-processed foods for good - Colleen De Bellefonds

Phosphorus

Excessive use of phosphorus is depleting reserves vital to global food production, while also adding to the climate crisis - Robin McKie

Phosphorus

Phosphorus, the 11th most common element on earth, is fundamental to all living things. It is essential for the creation of DNA, cell membranes, and for bone and teeth formation in humans. It is vital for food production since it is one of three nutrients (nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus) used in commercial fertilizer - Renee Cho

Phosphorus Pollution

The clear consensus among phosphorus experts is that humans must start mending the phosphorus cycle to reduce the environmental damage caused by pollution and to waste less of an increasingly scarce resource - Julia Rose

Photodermatitis

There is considerable overlap in the appearance of photodermatitis lesions and other more commonly encountered rashes and skin changes. The rash resulting from phytophotodermatitis can be easily misdiagnosed - Michael A. Darracq MD

Photokeratitis

Ultraviolet (UV) keratitis is known by various names, including photokeratitis, snow blindness, arc eye, and welder’s flash. These all represent the same pathology: corneal damage due to acute ultraviolet radiation exposure - EyeRounds.org

Phototherapy

In an era where consumers are seeking innovative, science-backed solutions for their skincare needs, beauty brands must stay ahead of the curve. Phototherapy, once confined to medical treatments, has emerged as a transformative technology in skincare, offering non-invasive, effective solutions to a range of skin concerns - Consumer Business

Phototherapy Neonatal Jaundice

Phototherapy is a cornerstone in managing hyperbilirubinemia, demonstrating consistent efficacy in reducing unconjugated bilirubin levels. The implications for clinical practice are significant, offering healthcare professionals insights into tailoring treatment strategies based on individual neonatal characteristics and the severity of jaundice - Ankita Patel

PHRs

Having your health and medical records and those of your family at your fingertips is an invaluable service,especially in an emergency

Phthalates

The ‘safer' plastics designed to replace BPA may be just as bad for you - Kendra Pierre-Louis

PhysEd

In an era of near epidemic childhood obesity, our schools need to reverse their priorities in this area and focus on creating more physical education, intramural sports and other physical activity opportunities - Ken Reed

Physiatrist Journals

Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing - Wernher von Braun

Physiatrist Organizations

In any great organization it is far, far safer to be wrong with the majority than to be right alone - John Kenneth Galbraith

Physiatrists

The only disability in life is a bad attitude - Scott Hamilton

Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

One main challenge continues to be that we are not a well-known specialty, despite the fact that the AAPM&R was founded in 1938 - Deborah Venesy MD

Physical Education

In an era of near epidemic childhood obesity, our schools need to reverse their priorities in this area and focus on creating more physical education, intramural sports and other physical activity opportunities - Ken Reed

Physical Exam

The physical exam is one of the unique characteristics of the doctor-patient encounter; a visit to a doctor doesn’t seem the same without one. Yet, increasingly, there’s less and less of it - Danielle Ofri MD

Physical Therapist Blogs

If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write something worth reading or do things worth writing - Benjamin Franklin

Physical Therapist Organizations

Organization charts and fancy titles count for next to nothing - Colin Powell

Physical Therapists

We are a separate profession that provides a unique service that physicians are unable and untrained to provide - APTA 2009

Physical Therapy

We all, at one time or another will have to be rehabilitated...

Physician Addiction

There should be better efforts to aid troubled health care workers when they need it and stronger checks to rein in unnecessary access to prescription opioids and to track controlled substances - Scientific American

Physician Assistant Apps

There are a ton of medical applications for your mobile devices. Here's some of HealthWorldNet's favorites

Physician Assistant Careers

As a physician assistant, I get to do most of what the doctors do but did not have to complete a residency. I took out half the student loans, I don't pull call - Stephen Pasquini PA-C

Physician Assistant CME

There are a myriad of different routes or paths to garner the necessary physician assistant continuing medical education hours - Clay Walker

Physician Assistant Jobs

Word is clearly out about the benefits of physician assistants to healthcare organizations - NPs & PAs

Physician Assistant Jobs

APPs do more than just deliver care; they are fundamental to medical education, mentoring, clinical and basic science research, and they are important advocates for many different patient populations - Jacquelyn Corley

Physician Assistant Journals

There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them - Ray Bradbury

Physician Assistant Organizations

Medicine needs to see PAs as partners, not medical assistants. Medicine needs to let us into their organizations, especially with the number of clinicians we have in specialty care - David Mittman PA

Physician Assistant Students

Things change a lot once you start school and like the rest of PA students or PA-Cs will tell you, you will adjust in due time. It’s a big change, but it’s not impossible - Aashna

Physician Assistants

Embraced by most health care systems ,the profession of PAs has taken off - HWN

Physio Journals

If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? Albert Einstein

Physiologist Journals

Scientific physiology has the task of determining the functions of the animal body and deriving them as a necessary consequence from its elementary conditions - Carl Ludwig

Physiologist Organizations

Physiology is the basis of all medical improvement and in precise proportion as our survey of it becomes more accurate and extended, it is rendered more solid - John Gorrie

Physiologists

A physician's physiology has much the same relation to his power of healing as a cleric's divinity has to his power of influencing conduct - Samuel Butler

Physiology

Physiology is a discipline of biology whose goal is to comprehend the processes of living things, from the ionic and molecular foundation of cell activity to the integrated behaviour of the entire body and the impact of the external environment - Shuijin Zhu

Physiotherapists

We are a separate profession that provides a unique service that physicians are unable and untrained to provide - APTA 2009

Phytoestrogens (Plant Estrogens)

Because phytoestrogens mimic estrogen in the body, the concern is that they could cause a hormone imbalance. But phytoestrogens are actually much weaker than the estrogen your body naturally produces, with estimates ranging from them being anywhere from 1/1,000 to 1/10,000 weaker than their natural counterpart -

Phytoestrogens For Menopause

Because of the lack of evidence and conflicting research results, many scientists now believe that the benefits of phytoestrogens have been overstated - HerCare

Phytonutrients

Scientists have identified thousands of phytonutrients in plants including nuts, beans, seeds, vegetables, fruit and grains. Research to identify those with potential for use in disease prevention and treatment is accelerating - Clare Collins

Picaridin

Picaridin has a strong safety profile. It outperforms DEET and isn’t a neurotoxicant and cardiovascular toxicant like DEET - Lisa Fennessy

PICCs

PICCs represent an attractive alternative to centrally inserted central catheters (CICCs) due to the lower incidence of intraprocedural complications and the lower risk of infection - Stefano Elli

Pickleball

Out of nowhere, pickleball is everywhere - Craig Coyne

PICU

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a world unto itself — separate from the time and space that gives order to our routine lives. It’s eerily quiet and deafeningly loud at the same time — Jessica Fein

PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)

In simple terms, PID is an infection in your junk - Alice Sanders

PID Management

PID is a clinical diagnosis—that means that the only way to tell if someone has it is by taking a full history of their symptoms and doing an internal examination - Dr. Eleanor Draeger

Pierre Robin Sequence

PRS, like most birth defects, varies in severity from child to child. Some children may have more problems than others - PRS Foundation

Pigs

The larger question is whether we...have moved to a model of agriculture that produces cheap bacon but risks the health of all of us. And the evidence, while far from conclusive, is growing that the answer is yes - Nicholas Kristof

Pilates

A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy callisthenics or forced contortion - Joseph Pilates

Pill Indentification (ID Pills)

Ever find a few mystery pills in the bottom of your purse—or worse, in a place your kid or pet may have gotten into? Fortunately every medication has its own distinctive shape, color, and markings, so it’s possible to identify a lost pill - Beth Skwarecki

Pilonidal Cyst

Although often described incorrectly as a cyst, pilonidal cavities are not true cysts and lack a fully epithelialized lining; however, the fibrous tracts of the sinus may be epithelialized. Pilonidal sinus or disease is therefore the correct term - Amit Khanna MD

Pineal Gland

The pineal gland’s full purpose is still a bit of a mystery. But research suggests that we’re getting closer to understanding the pineal gland—and more about the endocrine system as a whole - EndocrineWeb

Pineapple

Pineapple has been used as part of traditional folk medicine since ancient times and it continues to be present in various herbal preparations - Vidhya Rathnavelu

Pingdemic UK

A covid surge was meant to be the moment that digital contact tracing apps finally came into their own. So why are so many Britons turning sour on the technology - Chris Stokel-Walker & Lindsay Muscato

Pink Eye

Conjunctivitis is an eye disease that has been described since antiquity. Ancient Roman oculists, the eye physicians of the time, prescribed remedies such as vinegar lotions and copper oxide for its treatment. Though the treatments have changed over the last 2,000 years, the disease has not - Jason Yosar

Pink Marketing

Think before you pink - Breast Cancer Action

Pink Marketing and NFL

Pink links October, breast cancer, and the NFL. But so does the color of money. And many in the cancer community feel "Breast Cancer Industry Month" is doing more harm than good.

Pink Marketing Everything's Pink... So Why Isn't There a Cure?

Pink marketing has added millions of dollars to breast cancer research but breast cancer continues to be a major killer of women worldwide. Is pink marketing better for business or finding the cure?

Pink Slime

The basic thing the meat companies were doing with the "slime" is exactly what vendors of sausage and pâté and the like have been doing from time immemorial - Matthew Yglesias

Pink Slime & Jamie Oliver

People are starting to find out about the disgusting practice of using pink slime in a wide variety of meat products

Pinktober

If breast cancer could be cured by shopping, it would be cured by now - Barbara Brenner

Pinktober Are Our Breasts Benefiting?

It's October. Brace yourself you're going to be bombarded with some encouraging, and not so encouraging, news about breast cancer as well as a million opportunities to spend your hard earned money

Pinkwashing

Cause marketing works for the bottom line, but it doesn't work for the disease - Karuna Jaggar, Breast Cancer Action

Pinworms (Threadworms)

Seriously. If you want to bring these worms down, you have to wash hands at least a million times a day. No joke - horribly irreverent mom

Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis Syndrome (PS) is an uncommon, controversial neuromuscular disorder that is presumed to be a compression neuropathy of the sciatic nerve at the level of the piriformis muscle (PM) - T A Miller

Pistachios

Pistachios, those little greenish nuts, have been a popular food since the Bronze Age and were said to grow in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Surprisingly, they are actually not nuts at all. They’re seeds - Laura Wheatman Hill

Pituitary

Many patients with a pituitary disorder will require life-long drug treatment and monitoring and their condition will, potentially, impact on many aspects of their life - The Pituitary Foundation

Pituitary Adenoma

If you're ever accosted by your own brain cells, who tell you that they've decided to go neoplastic but they'll give you the choice of what kind of tumour to have (unlikely, but you never know), pick a pituitary adenoma - Emer Grey

Pityriasis rosea

Pityriasis rosea (“rose-coloured scale”) is an acute inflammatory dermatosis with a distinctive and constant course of self-limiting oval lesions. It presents with a primary plaque, known as the “Herald Lesion”, up to two weeks prior to the outbreak of a the secondary rash of numerous widespread plaques, which are much smaller in size - Della Thomas

PKD

There are many different types of enzyme-related defects of the red blood cell that can cause hemolytic anemia. PKD is the second most common cause, after glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency - MedlinePlus

PKU

Despite great promise over the last 50 years, there have been precious few victories in these realms comparable to the success of testing and treatment of PKU - Jeffrey P Brosco MD

Placebo effect

New evidence suggests the fake drugs may cause changes in the body, not just the mind - Sumathi Reddy

Placenta

When it works properly, it's an almost miraculous piece of kit, yet there are situations where problems arise that can threaten your baby's wellbeing - NetMums.com

Placenta Abruptio

Despite many advances in the field of obstetrics...placental abruption is associated with significant maternal morbidity and perinatal morbidity and mortality...placental abruption challenges even experienced obstetricians - GLOWM

Placenta Accreta

It's important to remember that placenta accreta is real and affects real women and babies. Do enough cesareans, and increasing numbers of women will face this devastating and life-threatening complication - Well-Rounded Mama

Placenta Previa

The good news is that the placenta usually moves upward as the pregnancy progresses and about 90 percent of placenta previa cases will resolve by the time the woman is full term - Julie Revelant

Plague

Plague has everything it requires to cause the Black Death, all it needs is the opportunity. It’s still there. It’s still the one that we used to have, it still has all the power and the threat that it used to have - Dr. Tim Brooks

Plague & Bioterrorism

Currently considered to be one of the most serious bioterrorism threats. Y. pestis was developed as an aerosol weapon by several countries in the past - Center for Biosecurity of UPMC

Plan B

Emergency contraception makes it much less likely you will get pregnant. But emergency contraceptives are not as effective as birth control that's used before or during sex, like the pill or condoms - The Emergency Contraception Website

Plan C

Every year, millions of women all over the world choose a medication abortion as a safe, private, and effective at-home method to end an early-term pregnancy. But information about this safe & effective method has not been widely shared in the US - Plan C

Planned Parenthood

We will continue to fight like hell to protect the right to access safe, legal abortion - Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Plant Based Butter

With the current rise of "plant-based" branding, butter alternatives might just find new relevance - Bettina Makalintal

Plant Based Protein

How do you get enough protein if you don’t eat meat? It sounds hard at first but there are plenty of great vegetarian proteins that taste amazing and don't require you to eat a bucket full - Alexandra Bozanis

Plant Medicine

Plant medicines are the most widely used medicines in the world today. An estimated eighty percent (80%) of the world's population employs herbs as primary medicines - MedicineHunter.com

Plant-Based Diet

The most ethical diet just so happens to be the most environmentally sound diet and just so happens to be the healthiest - Dr. Michael Greger

Plant-Based Milk

Choosing milk for your morning cereal or coffee used to be pretty simple: skim, low-fat or whole. These days, though, market shelves and refrigerators are crowded with an array of alternatives: soy, almond, rice, hemp and more - LA Times

Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)

Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground - Theodore Roosevelt

Plasma

Plasma — the golden liquid that transports red and white blood cells and proteins through our bodies — is something of an elixir. It’s used to create lifesaving medicines for people with hemophilia, immune disorders, burns and other painful conditions, and it cannot be replicated in a lab - Zoe Greenberg

Plasma Cells

PCs are key contributors to effective humoral immunity through their robust production of antigen specific Abs. However, it is now readily apparent that these cells do more than just secrete Ig and in fact, play critical roles in normal processes such as hematopoiesis - Peter D. Pioli

Plasma Donation

There is a thriving industry built on plasma because the substance has no substitute in medical treatments for certain rare conditions, such as antibody deficiencies and hemophilia - H. Luke Shaefer & Analidis Ochoa

Plasmapheresis

Treatment by the removal of blood (venesection), which was in use as early as in 3,000 BC is, in fact, is the precursor of plasmapheresis - Dr Vorobjev Clinic

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons

Described by some as the last true general surgeons, plastic surgeons have a history of innovation both in and out of the operating room. Historically, the roots of hand surgery, head and neck surgery, craniofacial surgery, solid organ transplantation and abdominal wall reconstruction all bear pioneering influences from plastic surgeons - Ethan L Mackenzie

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic surgery can be divided into two categories. The first is reconstructive surgery, which includes craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery and the treatment of burns. The other category is cosmetic or aesthetic surgery - Mia Aesthetics

Plastic Bans

Freedom in the United States has never been freedom to do absolutely anything. So none of us should get too bent out of shape by cities finally choosing measures to reduce municipal solid waste.

Plastic Pollution

The packaging for a microwavable microwave dinner is programmed for a shelf life of maybe six months, a cook time of two minutes and a landfill dead-time of centuries - David Wann, Buzzworm, November 1990

Plastic Surgeons

The public perception of plastic surgery may be lipo and boob jobs, but plastic and reconstructive surgery has the potential to do tremendous good - Scott B. Grant, MBE

Plastic Surgeons Organizations

Plastic surgeons are always making mountains out of molehills - Dolly Parton

Plastic Surgery Journals

If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it - Albert Einstein

Plastic Surgery, the Specialty

Plastic surgery is an evolving, technique-driven specialty, not limited by anatomical site, pathological process or patient demographics, and with significant operative overlap with other surgical specialties. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that its scope is generally not well understood - Thomas Kidd

Plastics

Plastic is the most destructive weapon than a nuclear bomb or an atom bomb, its impact shall remain for centuries on the future generation - Sir P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar, Scientist, professor and engineer

Platelet Disorders

Serious hereditary platelet function disorders are quite rare. However, because the majority of people have very mild symptoms, many cases are not diagnosed. Doctors do not know the exact number of people who have these disorders. Some think as many as 1 person in 100 has a platelet function disorder - Canadian Hemophilia Society

Platelet Rich Plasma

Initially promising in principle, I predict that PRP will now be mired in trumped-up controversy for years - Paul Ingraham

Platelets

Human platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are the smallest type of blood cell. In addition to their role in blood clotting, human blood platelets play a critical role in the innate immune system and can initiate and respond to inflammation and infection - Charles River Labs

Play as a Way to Ameliorate Poverty

The benefits children get from play are incalculable, yet the children who may need it most tend to get the least of it.

Playtime

Play is so important to optimal child development that is has been recognized by the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights as a right of every child (Unicef, 1989) - Joshua Barreiro

Plenity

We evolved over millennia to consume high fiber diets so we know for certain it’s a safe dietary modification. We didn’t evolve for millennia taking “superabsorbent hydrogels” so we can’t be as certain of the long-term safety - Calloway Cook & Taylor Graber MD

Pleura

The pleural cavity, with its serous membranes and pleural fluid, serves as a critical component of the respiratory system, contributing to lung health and function. From lubricating lung movements to protecting against infections and maintaining pressure balance, the pleural cavity plays a vital role in ensuring efficient respiration - Dominic Garfoot

Pleural Effusion

There are many, many different causes of pleural effusion, with the most common being congestive heart failure. A diagnostic thoracentesis in conjunction with the application of Light’s criteria can help narrow the diagnosis - Andrew Cunningham MD

Pleurisy (Pleuritis)

Picture a sore spot inside your ribs being rubbed by your lung as it inflates and deflates, again and again. That, in a nutshell, is pleurisy - Gary Payinda MD

Plums

When it comes to nutritious and delicious fruits, plums often don't get the attention they deserve. These small, juicy powerhouses are packed with nutrients and offer a plethora of health benefits - Black Girls Hike

Plutonium

The cargo of plutonium, once the most sought-after and valuable substance in the world, is one of a number of ever-growing stockpiles that are becoming an increasing financial and security embarrassment to the countries that own them - Paul Brown

Pluvicto

The experimental treatment relies on radioactive molecules that seek out tumor cells, a strategy that may be useful against other cancers - Roni Caryn Rabin

PMS

Do you know why they call it 'PMS'? Because 'Mad Cow Disease' was already taken - Anonymous

Pneumococcus vaccine

Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) infection, a serious global problem that is the leading cause of pneumonia and other life-threatening illnesses, is vaccine preventable - Pharmacy Times

Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia

Although the name of the causative organism has been changed to Pneumocystis jiroveki from Pneumocystis carinii, we still recognize the pneumonia associated with it as PCP - Joseph Sonnabend MD

Pneumomediastinum

The source for pneumomediastinum needs to be identified, as the morbidity/mortality, and treatment differ greatly - Jessica Nguyen MD

Pneumonia

Creativity, collaboration, and a multidimensional strategy go a long way in the fight against the world’s top childhood killer - Dr. Mark Alderson

Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI)

Hospital or Home? The IDSA/ATS guidelines favor the use of the Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI)(3) to determine inpatient versus outpatient treatment for community acquired pneumonia. The PSI assigns patients to five risk classes - Carl Goff MD

Pneumonia Severity Scores

A more fundamental problem with all of these scores is that predicting who will die from pneumonia is not the same as identifying patients who need more than standard care. Most patients who die from pneumonia are elderly, with multiple comorbidities and significant limitations in care put in place upon or during admission - Grant Waterer

Pneumonic Plague

Pneumonic plague infects the lungs, causing severe pneumonia. It’s the most serious form of the disease, with fatality rates approaching 100% if untreated, although recovery is possible with antibiotics if caught in time - Daniel Zimbler & Wyndham Lathem

Pneumopericardium

An initial diagnosis of pneumopericardium can be made on the basis of a chest radiograph or CT scan. Once the diagnosis is established, management depends on the hemodynamic status of the patient - Bharadwaj Satyavolu

Pneumothorax

Pneumothorax is a relatively rare emergency department presentation with a number of controversies existing regarding its management. Over the last decade, the standard of care has shifted from invasive strategies to more conservation management approaches - Simon Wells & James Gilbertson

Pneumoviruses (Pneumoviridae)

The primary virulence factors for RSV and HMPV are their surface proteins. For both viruses, the G protein facilitates attachment to respiratory epithelial cells, initiating infection. Additionally, the F protein promotes cell-to-cell fusion, leading to the formation of multinucleated structures called syncytia. These proteins not only aid in infection but also play roles in evading the host immune response - Sketchy

POCUS

One area undergoing a considerable transformation is the field of ultrasound - Life in the Fastlane

Podcasts

Download a podcast and listen in your car, office or anywhere your mobile device goes - all at your convenience

Podcasts Emergency Medicine

Podcasting is great. Total freedom - Bill Burr, Comedian

Podiatric Medicine (Podiatry)

Podiatry has evolved from the simple foot care practices of ancient civilisations to a sophisticated medical profession. Today, podiatrists are key players in the healthcare system, offering vital services that range from routine foot care to complex surgeries - Algeos

Podiatric Medicine Journals

One of the largest podiatric medicine journal directories on the Internet plus we give you the added benefit of a synopsis. OK, which one did we miss?

Podiatric Medicine Organizations

Some of the many podiatric medicine organizations

Podiatric Medicine Students

The great thing about podiatry is that we still learn all of the material an MD or DO school teaches during the first two years of our schooling - Courtney Yoder

Podiatrist Careers

Being a podiatrist requires that you put your best foot forward - Shmoop University

Podiatrist Jobs

Will there be a job crisis in the future? It remains to be seen. There is no doubt that the specialty of podiatry will continue to evolve, but will it survive on its own?

Podiatrists

The needs of the public for quality foot and ankle care have never been greater - Jeffrey C Page DPM

POEMS Syndrome

Diagnoses are often delayed because the syndrome is rare and can be mistaken for other neurologic disorders, most commonly chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy - Angela Dispenzieri

Point Of Care Ultrasound

One area undergoing a considerable transformation is the field of ultrasound - Life in the Fastlane

Poisoning

Poison is in everything, and no thing is without poison. The dosage makes it either a poison or a remedy - Paracelsus

Poisoning & Pets

Poisons are not always obvious. Some dangerous temptations may be closer to your dog than you know - Pet Health Network

Poisoning & Plants

It may seem alarming, but many of the plants can be found in ordinary gardens, with people completely unaware of their poisonous potential. However, in many cases these deadly plants can also have life-saving qualities too, so truly understanding their potential to both harm and to cure is vitally important - Chris Griffiths

Poisoning in Children

More than 90% of all poisonings happen at home. Familiarize yourself with the dangers that lurk there - National Safety Council

Pokemon Go Is "Augmented Reality" Diminished Reality?

It's called augmented reality, and it's coming to a smartphone near you. In fact, with Pokémon GO it has arrived with a bang. But apparently augmentation and reality ain't what they used to be.

Police & Cameras

Police misconduct has been big news lately. With citizen confidence in law enforcement ebbing away, it may be best for both police and the public if every encounter between the two is witnessed by unblinking eyes.

Police Brutality

Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Police Reform

People are not supposed to be at the mercy of law, law is supposed to be at the mercy of people - Abhijit Naskar

Polio

Thanks to vaccination, that original, “wild” poliovirus has been eliminated from all but two countries: Pakistan and Afghanistan. But paradoxically, most polio cases that emerge nowadays... are derived from the vaccine itself - Dana Smith

Polio Vaccine

More than 16 million cases of polio have been prevented, and the disease has been reduced by more than 99% - Global Polio Eradication Initiative

Political Ideology & Personal Health

Politics is really negatively affecting a lot of people’s lives, or at least, they’re perceiving that politics is really negatively affecting their lives in deep and meaningful ways - Kevin Smith

Political Violence

Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political moral questions of our time - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Politicians

The problem is that America has a long history of presidents and other top officials dissembling or even outright lying about their medical conditions - Walter Shapiro

Politics & Healthcare

Health care issues often, but not always, play a dominant role in political campaigns. Health care is a personal issue, so it often resonates with voters. The affordability of health care, in particular, is typically a top concern for voters, along with other pocketbook issues - Larry Levitt

Politics - Money Is the Root of All Political Inequity (and You Should Stop Paying Into It)

While the U.S. is a democracy in some respects, when it comes to policy, a recent study shows that politicos do the bidding of the rich and pretty much ignore the rest of us. He who pays the piper calls the tune, right? But why are we playing along?

Politics and The Science of Irresponsibility

Very few scientists are Republicans. And it's no wonder when you consider how Republican lawmakers are walking and talking when it comes to science. But while this may be politics as usual, it's no good for any of us—including Republicans themselves.

Pollution

Sooner or later, we will have to recognise that the Earth has rights, too, to live without pollution. What mankind must know is that human beings cannot live without Mother Earth, but the planet can live without humans - Evo Morales

Pollution Cigarette Littering: Another Unhealthy Habit

Cigarette butts are the most littered item on the planet. We do it or see it happening every day. Why do we act as if this is okay?

Pollution The Plastic Pollution Coalition: Spreading the Word to Reduce the Waste

As valuable as they can be, recycling and clean-ups aren't the answer. Source reduction is the key to sparing the environment—including ourselves—from more plastic poisoning. Enter the Plastic Pollution Coalition to get that message into our thick heads

POLST

Whereas advance directives identify a surrogate decision-maker and provide guidelines and values underlying a patient’s wishes, POLSTs turn those wishes into medical actions ordered by a physician. The two are complementary - Death with Dignity

Polyarteritis Nodosa

Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a necrotizing vasculitis of medium caliber arteries in which the involvement of small vessels is not typical (that is glomerulonephritis is unusual), and is not associated with the presence of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) - Sara Camões

Polycystic Kidney Disease PKD

Associate with people who encourage you. Educate people about PKD. Let them know that you are not your kidneys. You are a wonderful, amazing human being! - The Inner Game of PKD

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

There is a huge health disparity when it comes to PCOS diagnosis and support. 50% of women and girls with PCOS are going undiagnosed - PCOS Challenge

Polycythemia vera

Most PV patients enjoy longevity, if they receive regular monitoring and treatment. However, in some cases, prolonged survival can be challenged by the development of other syndromes - MPN Research Foundation

Polyenes

Typically derived from the fermentation products of Streptomyces bacteria, polyene antifungals bind to ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane, allowing K+ and Na+ ions to leak out. Amphotericin B is often used for serious fungal infections and has earned the nickname ‘amphoterrible’ for its unpleasant side effects - Leading International Fungal Education

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Despite all the things that can mimic PMR and the lack of a specific diagnostic test, PMR is usually not difficult to diagnose — providing a doctor thinks of it - Harvard Health

Polymyositis

Polymyositis is a rare autoimmune, at times considered paraneoplastic, inflammatory condition characterized by proximal muscle weakness (myositis). It is considered a form of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM). The condition is closely related to dermatomyositis, and the term “polymyositis” is applied when the condition spares the skin - Radiopaedia

Polymyxins

The discovery of polymyxins, highly basic lipodecapeptides, was published independently by three laboratories in 1947. Their clinical use, however, was abandoned in the sixties because of nephrotoxicity and because better-tolerated drugs belonging to other antibiotic classes were discovered. Now polymyxins have resurged as the last-resort drugs against extremely multi-resistant strains, even though their nephrotoxicity forces clinicians to administer them at doses that are lower than those required for optimal efficacy - Martti Vaara

Polyneuropathy

Polyneuropathy is a disabling condition of the peripheral nerves, characterized by symmetrical distal numbness and paresthesia, often accompanied with pain and weakness. Although the disease is often encountered in neurological clinics and is well known by physicians, incidence and prevalence rates are not well known - Rens Hanewinckel

Polypharmacy

It’s as perennial as the grass. The average senior is taking more medicines than ever before - Dr. Caleb Alexander

Polyphenols

Polyphenols are a class of compounds found in many plant foods that includes flavonoids, phenolic acids, lignans, and stilbenes. There are more than 8,000 different types of polyphenols that have been identified so far. Some polyphenols that have gained popularity are epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in green tea and resveratrol in grapes and wine - Emily Nock

Polystyrene

Unfortunately, the very qualities that make expanded polystyrene (EPS) such an ubiquitous, cost-effective material are also the reasons it has become an all-out environmental nightmare - Becky Ferreira

Polysubstance Abuse

Polydrug use is the new normal and a significant factor in opioid-related overdose deaths - Mark S. Gold MD

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA)

Small amounts of unprocessed PUFA in a well balanced diet are unlikely to cause any issues. The most damaging PUFAs are the processed liquid cooking oils - Steven Macari

Pomegranate

Pomegranates are pretty much the perfect fruit. First of all, they're completely gorgeous. They have a unique flavor all their own. And the fact that poms are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants and a vitamin profile other fruits envy - Sarah-Jane Bedwell

Pons

The pons’s thing is that it does a little bit of this and a little bit of that. It deals with swallowing, bladder control, facial expressions, saliva, tears, and posture—really just whatever it’s in the mood for - Tim Urban

Poop (Feces)

Poop is not just a laughing matter. The scientists and doctors who study feces have found that it's the byproduct of a diverse community of bacteria in your gut that impacts your health in all sorts of ways. Paying closer attention to your stool can tell you about the condition of these vital bacteria — and your overall health - Joseph Stromberg

Popcorn

Though it's usually considered a movie theater snack staple, popcorn is also seen as a good-for-you snack choice. But is popcorn actually healthy? The short answer is that it can be - Cynthia Sass MPH RD

Poppers (Alkyl Nitrites)

And though they may be labeled for uses like “video head cleaner” or “room odorizer,” you mainly find them in sex shops. It’s safe to say nobody’s buying them for home improvement purposes - Alex Schwartz

POPs

Population Health

Population health signifies the movement from a silo-focused delivery of medicine to a communal effort with the purpose of improving the overall health outcomes of a population - Ryan Jensen

Population Health...The Unhealthy Side of Getting Bigger

Economic growth is generally regarded as a goal. But when it's not part and parcel of increasing human happiness, growth can tear us down.

Pork

But although pork clearly has its pluses, most of us would benefit from getting more of our protein from plants (nuts, seeds and beans) and seafood - Ellie Krieger

Porn Addiction

Simply put, we must educate ourselves and our children to understand that porn is for losers—a boring, wasteful and dead-end outlet for people too lazy to reap the ample rewards of healthy sexuality - Shmuley Boteach and Pamela Anderson

Porphyria

Many people suffer through days, weeks, months, even years, in that kind of crisis, in and out of hospitals, with incorrect diagnoses, before a doctor will land on porphyria - Sabrina

Porphyria Cutanea Tarda

It affects the skin (cutanea) and it appears late in life (tarda). In P.C.T., the particular components of hemoglobin that are not fully broken down migrate to the skin, where they cause a blistering sore when exposed to sunlight. - Lisa Sanders MD

Portal (Splanchnic) Vein Thrombosis

Although history helps identify patients in which this disease is more prevalent, it remains a radiologic diagnosis - Kaitlin Endres and Mathieu McKinnon

Portal Hypertension

Portal hypertension is a major complication of cirrhosis, and its consequences, including ascites, esophageal varices, hepatic encephalopathy, and hepatorenal syndrome, lead to substantial morbidity and mortality - Douglas A. Simonetto MD

Positive Covid-19 Test Guidelines

Without rapid testing, some experts fear new U.S. guidelines may mean infected people leave isolation while still contagious - Benjamin Mueller

Post Anoxic (Hypoxic) Encephalopathy

Although post-anoxemic encephalopathy is considered to be the most precise term semantically, both anoxic encephalopathy and hypoxic encephalopathy, which is perhaps the most commonly used term, are also used - Miquel Gómez

Post Covid-19 Breakthrough Infections

Breakthrough infections, which occur when fully vaccinated people are infected by the pathogen that their shots were designed to protect against, are an entirely expected part of any vaccination process. They’re the data points that keep vaccines from reaching 100 percent efficacy in trials; they’re simple proof that no inoculation is a perfect preventative - Katherine J. Wu

Post Coviid Vaccination Myocarditis

The latest data is reassuring. Myocarditis remains very uncommon, and it is almost always mild and temporary. The heart risk from Covid-19 itself is far greater - Apoorva Mandavilli

Post LP Headache

Up to 85% of post-LP headaches resolve on their own. Before 72 hours of symptoms, conservative treatments are encouraged including IV hydration, antiemetics, and pain medications - Gray Millsap MD

Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome

Its not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it - Hans Selye

Post Vaccination Infections Covid-19

Breakthrough infections, which occur when fully vaccinated people are infected by the pathogen that their shots were designed to protect against, are an entirely expected part of any vaccination process. They’re the data points that keep vaccines from reaching 100 percent efficacy in trials; they’re simple proof that no inoculation is a perfect preventative - Katherine J. Wu

Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome

Post-viral syndrome is triggered by a reaction to a virus which does not resolve in the normal way but continues in the form of sustained inflammation. Various microbial and viral infections are possible trigger factors for post-viral syndrome, including Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, human herpesvirus, enteroviruses, Lyme disease and more - Jane Collingwood

Post-Concussion Syndrome

In post-concussion syndrome (PCS), a patient with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) experiences persistent symptoms from the injury. If left untreated, the symptoms might last months, years, or even decades after the event - Alina Fong PhD

Post-ICU Syndrome

Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) describes new or worsening physical, cognitive, or mental impairments in a patient following critical illness or intensive care - Michelle Biehl MD & Denise Sese MD

Postbiotics

Unlike pre- and probiotics, postbiotics aren't something you can consume in food or supplement form; it describes what happens when the two combine - Emily Laurence

Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury

PCL injuries are less common, though they can still impact daily activities in a big way. The good news: They typically can be treated with conservative treatments, like exercise and physical therapy, alone - Hinge Health

Posterior MI

Posterior myocardial infarctions have always had a tendency of being overlooked, not because they are invisible on the 12 lead ECG but because they do not conform to the dominant paradigm - Jesse McLaren

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES)

PRES is a clinicoradiologic diagnosis that was not discovered until the widespread application of brain imaging modalities such as CT and MRI - Josh Farkas

Posterior Shoulder Dislocation

Posterior shoulder dislocations make up a small minority of total shoulder dislocation cases, accounting for 2-4% of presentations. However because of a low level of clinical suspicion and insufficient imaging, they are often missed - Mike Cadogan

Postnatal Care

The realities of the human body immediately after giving birth are less mysterious than ever, a development some attribute to a changing climate around motherhood. Consequently, the care available to women has improved in some ways, too - Ashley Fetters  

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is a very real and very serious problem for many mothers. It can happen to a first time mom or a veteran mother. It can occur a few days... or a few months after childbirth - Richard J. Codey

PostPartum Depression & Hollywood

Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbirth. A few celeb moms are quietly coming out of the woodwork and opening up about their dark experiences after pregnancy

Postpartum Depression in Men? New Research Says Yes

For millennia we have seen links between childbirth and depression. But a new study suggesting that fathers can also be susceptible make help take our understanding of the condition beyond the biological.

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as > 500 cc of blood after a normal standard vaginal delivery (NSVD) or >1000 cc after a C-section. It occurs in almost 1 in 5 postpartum mothers and is the most frequent cause of maternal morbidity in the developed world - Sarah Sanders MD

Postpartum Hypertension

Gestational hypertension and preeclampsia (two common causes of persisting postpartum hypertension) usually resolve by 12 weeks - Kristina Powles and Shital Gandhi

Postrenal Kidney Injury

Obstruction is rare, but this is a must-not-miss diagnosis - Josh Farkas

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

The average time to diagnosis is 5 years and 11 months. 85% of POTS patients are told it’s “all in their head” or given similar psychiatric labels prior to receiving a POTS diagnosis - Cort Johnson

Pot

Recreational use of marijuana is more or less tolerated in most countries. Even the United States is turning over a new leaf what with several states allowing the lawful use of marijuana...

Pot Shops Should Celebrate 4/20⎯By Closing for the Day

This is a historic moment in global public health, demonstrating the international will to tackle a threat to health head on - Gro Harlem Brundtland