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Prostate cancer is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate gland. This eMedTV health channel offers a wide range of articles on the subject and also explains how to navigate the page to find the information you need.
Prostate cancer occurs when cancer cells form in tissues of the prostate, a key part of the male reproductive system. This eMedTV article explains the risk factors for prostate cancer and factors that can affect your treatment options and prognosis.
An inflammation or infection of the prostate gland is known as prostatitis. As this eMedTV article explains, prostatitis that is caused by a bacterial infection is treated with antibiotics. Other treatments are required for non-bacterial forms.
A doctor may prescribe protein-bound paclitaxel for the treatment of breast cancer. This eMedTV Web page discusses protein-bound paclitaxel uses in more detail, explains how the drug works, and offers some general dosing guidelines.
Protonix is a drug used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Protonix, including information about how it reduces stomach acid, and links to additional resources.
Protriptyline is a prescription medicine that is licensed for treating depression. This eMedTV Web page further describes the drug, offering detailed information on its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Proventil is a drug that is used to treat or prevent airway spasms caused by asthma or other conditions. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Proventil, including details about how the drug works and some of its more common side effects.
Proventil HFA is an environmentally friendly inhaler used to treat or prevent airway spasms. This eMedTV article offers an introduction to Proventil HFA, including a discussion of how it works, how to use it, and some side effects it may cause.
Provigil is a prescription drug that is used for promoting wakefulness in people with certain conditions. This eMedTV page further explains what Provigil is used for, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers general dosing information.
Prozac is a type of antidepressant that is used to treat panic disorder, depression, and other conditions. This eMedTV article further discusses specific Prozac uses and offers details on the drug's dosage information and possible side effects.
On a screening test, a man can have low PSA, and prostate cancer can still be present, although in a clinically insignificant form. This eMedTV article discusses low PSA and prostate cancer in detail and explains recent research findings.
A PSA test is used to screen for prostate cancer, as well as to monitor recurrence of the disease. This eMedTV article discusses the PSA test in detail, including what the results mean, the test's limitations, and the controversy surrounding it.
In a person with psoriasis, patches of thick, red skin form on the knees, scalp, palms, and other locations. This eMedTV channel offers dozens of in-depth articles, covering topics ranging from the various types of psoriasis to what causes the disease.
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that affects almost 3 percent of the US population. This eMedTV article offers a detailed description of psoriasis and explains its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
In someone with psoriatic arthritis, the joints (and sometimes other areas of the body) become inflamed. This eMedTV page gives an overview of this condition, noting in particular who it affects and how often it occurs, as well as possible symptoms.
Psychogenic seizures may look like epileptic seizures, but they are caused by psychological factors. This eMedTV page provides detailed information about psychogenic seizures and explains why they must be treated differently from epileptic seizures.
PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that develops in some people who experience or witness a terrifying event. As this eMedTV page explains, however, patients with the condition can be helped through medications and carefully targeted psychotherapy.