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Prostate Cancer

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

Common in older men, prostate cancer is a disease where cancer cells form in the tissues of the prostate. This eMedTV article explains the risk factors for prostate cancer and factors that can affect your treatment options and prognosis.

Prostatitis

An inflammation or infection of the prostate gland is known as prostatitis. This article from the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at this condition, explaining what causes it, how it is treated, and more.

Protein-Bound Paclitaxel

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

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

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

Proventil is a drug often used to treat or prevent airway spasms caused by asthma or other conditions. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this medication, including details about how it works and some of its more common side effects.

Proventil HFA

Proventil HFA is an environmentally friendly inhaler used to treat or prevent airway spasms. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this medication, including a discussion of how it works, how to use it, and some side effects it may cause.

Provigil

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

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.

PSA

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.

PSA Test

A PSA test is used to screen for prostate cancer, as well as to monitor recurrence of the disease. This eMedTV article discusses this test in detail, including what the results mean, the test's limitations, and the controversy surrounding it.

Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant commonly used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion. This eMedTV resource covers the drug's uses in more detail, explains how it works, and describes the various forms that this product comes in.

Psoriasis

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

Psoriasis is a skin disorder that affects almost 3 percent of the US population. This eMedTV article offers a detailed description of this condition and explains its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Psoriatic Arthritis

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

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

PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that develops in some people who experience or witness a terrifying event. As this eMedTV page explains, however, people with the condition can be helped through medications and carefully targeted psychotherapy.