Persistent depressive disorder is a mental health condition that causes some symptoms of depression. Persistent depressive disorder is diagnosed when the depressed mood has lasted for at least 1 year in children and 2 years in adults. Symptoms of persistent depressive disorder may include depressed mood, low energy, or...
No matter what your health goal is, creating a specific plan can help you succeed. Follow the steps below to create your plan. This will put you on a path toward meeting your goal. Step 1: Know your own reason. Why is this change important to you? Make sure it's something that you really want to do. Step 2: Set a...
Choosing the birth control method that's right for you can be complicated. There are lots of things to consider, such as your lifestyle and your health. These stories are based on information gathered from health professionals and consumers. They may be helpful as you make important health decisions about the birth...
These stories are based on information gathered from health professionals and consumers. They may be helpful as you make important health decisions. Martha, age 91: I have been in and out of the hospital for serious heart and breathing problems for many months. I feel like my heart is not going to last much...
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Pertuzumab is used together with other medicines (trastuzumab and docetaxel) to treat HER2-positive breast cancer. . Pertuzumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Perjeta. Generic Name: Pertuzumab.
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Positron emission tomography (PET) is a test that uses a special type of camera and a tracer (radioactive substance) to look at organs in the body. During a PET scan, the tracer is typically injected into a vein (usually in the arm), but sometimes it may be inhaled. The tracer usually is a special form of a substance...
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a test that uses a special type of camera and a tracer (radioactive substance) to look at organs in the body. During the test, the tracer liquid is put into a vein in your arm. The tracer moves through your body, where much of it collects in the specific organ or tissues. The tracer...
Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 1 is a PET scan that shows normal activity in a healthy brain. Figure 2 is a PET scan of a brain in a person with Alzheimer's disease. The gray area outlined on Figure 2 shows lower levels of brain activity.
Petechiae (say "pet-TEA-key-eye") are tiny, flat red or purple spots in the skin or the lining of the mouth caused by abnormal bleeding from small blood vessels that have broken close to the skin or the surface of a mucous membrane. Petechiae may spread over a large area of the body within a few hours. Petechiae are...
Sudden tiny red or purple spots or sudden bruising may be early symptoms of a serious illness or bleeding problem. There are two types. Petechiae (say "puh-TEE-kee-eye"): Are tiny, flat red or purple spots in the skin or the lining of the mouth. Do not turn white when you press on them. Range from the size of a pinpoint...
There are many brands and forms of petrolatum topical available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Petrolatum is a mineral oil made from petroleum. Petrolatum topical (for the skin) is used to help protect minor cuts, scrapes, burns, or eczema. . Petrolatum topical is also used to treat or prevent chapped lips...
For skin irritation. Brand Name(s): DermaCerin. Generic Name: Petrolatum.
For skin irritation. Brand Name(s): Aloe Vesta Protective Barrier, Aquaphor, Balmex Ointment, Baza Clear, Dermafix, DermaPhor, Ilex Skin, Soothe & Cool Moisture Barrier, Uni Salve, Vaseline. Generic Name: Petrolatum.
For skin irritation. Brand Name(s): Critic-Aid Clear Moisture.
Pexidartinib is used in adults to treat giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath (also called tenosynovial giant cell tumor, or pigmented villonodular synovitis) not likely to improve with surgery. Pexidartinib is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program. You must be registered in the program and...
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For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Turalio. Generic Name: Pexidartinib.
Peyronie's disease is caused by scar tissue in the penis, which makes the penis curve during an erection. This curving may cause pain and make sexual intercourse difficult or impossible. Peyronie's disease usually affects people who are 50 and older. It usually doesn't get better on its own. If you choose to get...
What is Peyronie's disease? Peyronie's disease is an abnormal curvature of the penis caused by scar tissue in the lining of the penis. Because the scar tissue prevents straightening of the penis, the curvature is most obvious during an erection. The curvature may cause pain for the person or their partner, or it may be...
Vaccine for COVID-19 (coronavirus). Generic Name: Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 Vaccine, ages 6 months - 4 years.
Vaccine for COVID-19 (coronavirus). Generic Name: Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent.
This medicine is given as an injection into a muscle. This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all your medicines. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines...
pH is a measure of the acidic or basic (alkaline) nature of a solution. The pH scale ranges from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most basic). A neutral solution (pure water) has a pH of 7. Solutions with a pH less than 7 are acidic, with 0 being the most acidic. Solutions with a pH greater than 7 are basic (alkaline), with 14...
Surgeons often use phalangeal head resection to correct hammer, claw, and mallet toes. In this procedure, the surgeon removes part of one of the toe bones, the phalangeal head, so that the toe can lie flat. The affected tendons are cut and then reattached to conform to the new, correct toe position. A wire or tape holds...
Phantom limb pain is pain that feels like it is coming from an arm or leg that has been amputated. Although the limb is gone, the nerve endings at the site of the amputation continue to send pain signals to the brain that make the brain think the limb is still there. Phantom limb pain can be mild to agonizing and even...
Pharmacists are licensed health professionals who prepare, dispense, and provide advice about both prescription and nonprescription medicines. They are specialists in medicine action, use, dosage, side effects, and interaction with other substances. They help ensure the safe use of medicines in people of all ages. A...
A clinical trial is done to find out if a medicine or treatment is safe and works well for treating a certain condition or disease. A medicine or treatment must go through three phases before it is approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A fourth phase happens after the medicine or treatment...
