pH
What Is the Blood pH?
blood
Acid-Base Balance Blood Tests
esophageal
Diagnosis: Intubation of the Digestive Tract Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD): Diagnosis Gastroesophageal Reflux: Diagnosis
vaginal
Vaginal Infections
Phagocytes
Understanding the Immune System Nonspecific Immunity: Macrophages Strategies for Attack
in lung
Defense Mechanisms
Phagocytosis
Phallus
see Penis
Phantom limb
Specific Problems: Pain
pain in
Types: Phantom Limb Pain Pain
Pharmacist, communication with
Adherence to Drug Treatment: Improving Adherence
Pharmacodynamics
Drug Dynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Administration and Kinetics of Drugs
Pharmacological stress testing
Diagnosis: Exercise Stress Testing Diagnosis: Radionuclide Imaging
Pharyngitis
see also Sore throat
in children
at high altitudes
Other Illnesses That Develop at High Altitudes
Pharynx
see Throat
Phencyclidine
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Phendimetrazine
Obesity: Drugs
Phenobarbital
during breastfeeding
Taking Drugs While Breastfeeding
in elderly persons
Some Drugs With Increased Risk for Older People
folic acid deficiency with
Folate: Folate Deficiency
during pregnancy
Some Drugs That Can Cause Problems During Pregnancy
in seizure disorders
Drugs Used to Treat Seizures
warfarin interaction with
Drug Interactions: Alteration
Phenol burns
When Chemicals Burn the Skin
Phenotype
Chromosomes and Genes
Phenoxybenzamine
Pheochromocytoma: Treatment
Phentermine
Phentolamine
Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Drug Treatment
Phenylephrine
Symptoms: Bronchodilators, Corticosteroids, Antihistamines, and Decongestants Nonprescription Cold Remedies
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Amino Acid Metabolism: Phenylketonuria
Phenytoin
gingivitis and
Gingivitis: Drug-Induced Gingivitis
selective IgA deficiency with
Selective Antibody Deficiency
Pheochromocytoma
high blood pressure in
High Blood Pressure: Symptoms High Blood Pressure: Diagnosis of Cause
in multiple endocrine neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes: Type 2A Disease
Pheomelanin
Hair Disorders
Pheromones
External Genital Organs
Philadelphia chromosome
Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia (CML): Symptoms and Diagnosis
Phimosis
Inflammation of the Penis
Phlebitis
Occlusive Peripheral Arterial Disease: Symptoms Superficial Thrombophlebitis
Phlebotomy (bloodletting)
in hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis: When Iron Accumulates
in polycythemia
Polycythemia Vera: Prognosis and Treatment
in porphyria
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda: Treatment
Phlegm (sputum)
Symptoms: Evaluation
blood in
Symptoms: Hemoptysis
in bronchitis
Bronchitis: Symptoms Bronchitis: Diagnosis
in COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Symptoms
for lung cancer screening
Cancer Screening Recommendations
in tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB): Diagnosis
Phobias
Phobic Disorders Some Common Phobias
school
School Problems
Phoenix House
Opioids: Detoxification and Rehabilitation
Phoria
Strabismus
Phoropter
Diagnosis: Refraction
Phosgene
Gas and Chemical Exposure
Phosphatase (alkaline)
Cholestasis: Diagnosis Blood Tests
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
Phosphorus and phosphate
Minerals Phosphate
high blood levels of (hyperphosphatemia)
Phosphate: Hyperphosphatemia
in kidney failure
Chronic Kidney Failure: Treatment
kidney regulation of
Kidneys: Secretion of Hormones
low blood levels of (hypophosphatemia)
Phosphate: Hypophosphatemia
rickets and
Hypophosphatemic Rickets
radioactive
reference range for
Blood Tests
Photoallergic contact dermatitis
Dermatitis: Contact Dermatitis
Photodynamic therapy
in angioma
Using Lasers to Treat Skin Problems
in esophageal cancer
Esophageal Cancer: Prognosis and Treatment
in macular degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD): Treatment
Photophobia
Symptoms: Light Sensitivity
Photoreceptors
Structure and Function
electroretinography of
Diagnosis: Electroretinography
Photorefractive keratectomy
Refractive Disorders: Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Photosensitivity
Photosensitivity Reactions
drug-related
Drug Rashes Photosensitivity Reactions: Chemical Photosensitivity Some Substances That Sensitize the Skin to Sunlight
in pellagra
Niacin: Symptoms
in porphyrias
Porphyrias Erythropoietic Protoporphyria
Phototherapy
Phototherapy: Using Ultraviolet Light to Treat Skin Disorders
for atopic dermatitis
Dermatitis: Diagnosis and Treatment
for granuloma annulare
Granuloma Annulare
for hyperbilirubinemia
Hyperbilirubinemia: Treatment
for lichen planus
Lichen Planus: Prognosis and Treatment
for manic-depressive illness
Manic-Depressive Illness: Prognosis and Treatment
for psoriasis
Psoriasis: Phototherapy
for seasonal affective disorder
What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
for vitiligo
Vitiligo: Treatment
Phototoxic contact dermatitis
Phycomycosis
Mucormycosis
Phylloquinone
Vitamin K
Physical activity
atherosclerosis and
Atherosclerosis: Physical Inactivity
cholesterol lowering with
Hyperlipoproteinemia: Treatment
in healthy lifestyle
Tools of Prevention: Healthful Lifestyle
in heart disease
Symptoms: Limitation of Physical Activity
obesity and
Obesity: Causes
Physical allergy
Physical Allergy
Physical examination
in child's preventive care
Preventive Health Care Visits
in digestive system disorders
Diagnosis: Medical History and Physical Examination
in gynecologic disorders
Gynecologic Evaluation: Gynecologic Examination
in heart and blood vessel disorders
in kidney disorders
Diagnosis
in musculoskeletal disorders
Diagnosis: Physical Examination
in neurologic examination
Physical Examination What Is a Neurologic Symptom? Mental Status Testing Reflex Arc: A No-Brainer
of newborn
Physical Examination Three Common Reflexes of Newborns
Medical Care: First Examination
Physical punishment (for children)
Behavioral Problems due to Parenting Problems
Physical therapy
see also Rehabilitation Physical Therapy (PT) Increasing the Shoulder's Range of Motion
in burn injury
Burns: Deep Minor Burns
chest
Chest Physical Therapy
in osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA): Treatment
in sports injuries
Sports Injuries: Treatment
in temporomandibular joint disorders
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders : Muscle Pain and Tightness Physical Therapy for Jaw Muscles
Physician
calls to
Some Reasons to Call a Doctor*
choice of
Choosing a Doctor Choices to Make Before Death: Choosing a Set of Health Care Practitioners to Provide Care
communication with
Where to Start Making the Most of a Health Care Visit: Subsequent Visits Choices to Make Before Death Confidentiality and HIPAA Adherence to Drug Treatment: Improving Adherence
decision making by
Medical Decision Making
general organizations for
Family Planning
medical record release by
Handling Medical Records
primary care
Where to Start Is This Doctor the Right One?
second opinion from
Getting a Second Opinion How to Get a Second Opinion
visit to
When to See a Doctor Making the Most of a Health Care Visit
Physostigmine
Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma
Phytanic acid, accumulation of (Refsum's disease)
Other Rare Hereditary Disorders of Lipid Metabolism
Phytochemicals
Atherosclerosis: Diet Coronary Artery Disease: Diet
