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Prescription drug
Prescription drug A drug requiring a prescription, a physician's order. By comparison with an over-the-counter drug.
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Prescription
A prescription, as is well known, is a physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or device for a patient.
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Presamine
Presamine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): imipramine hydrochloride.
Presbycusis
Hearing loss due to old age.
Presbyopia
The eye's gradually decreasing ability to focus on nearby objects. Presbyopia is a normal part of aging and affects virtually everyone, usually becoming noticeable after age 40. People with presbyopia typically hold reading materials at arm's length in order to bring the words into focus. They may experience headaches or eyestrain while reading, viewing a computer screen, or doing close work. Presbyopia can be corrected with reading glasses, bifocal or variable focus lenses, or contact lenses. Using bright, direct light when reading is also helpful.
Presbyterian Health Center
The Presbyterian Health Center is a hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA).
Presbyterian Healthcare System
Presbyterian Healthcare System is a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina (USA).
Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital
The Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital is a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
Presbyterian Hospital
The Presbyterian Hospital is a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
Presbyterian Hospital-Huntersville
The Presbyterian Hospital-Huntersville is a hospital in Huntersville, North Carolina, United States.
Presbyterian Hospital-Matthews
The Presbyterian Hospital-Matthews is a hospital in Matthews, North Carolina, United States.
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
The Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Presbyterian Medical Center-Pa
The Presbyterian Medical Center-Pa is a hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Prescription
A prescription, as is well known, is a physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or device for a patient.
Prescription medicine
The written direction for drugs for medicinal use, given by the doctor, dentist and nurse to the patient, for dispensation by the pharmacist.
Presentation Health System
Presentation Health System is a hospital in Yankton, South Dakota (USA).
Presidente Prudente doctors
All doctors near Presidente Prudente, Brazil. Doctors who can assist a patient in Presidente Prudente.
Pressured speech
Speech that is increased in amount, accelerated, and difficult or impossible to interrupt. Usually it is also loud and emphatic. Frequently the person talks without any social stimulation and may continue to talk even though no one is listening.
Preston doctors
All doctors near Preston, Great Britain. Doctors who can assist a patient in Preston.
Preston Memorial Hospital
Preston Memorial Hospital is a hospital in Kingwood, West Virginia (USA).
Presynaptic
Pertaining to the area on the proximal side of a synaptic cleft.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCOS is a disorder in which the ovaries produce excessive amounts of male hormones (androgens) and develop many small cysts. Symptoms commonly include heavy, irregular or missed periods as well as acne, excessive hair growth on the face, obesity and infertility.
Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome occurs when the sciatic nerve passes through the piriformis muscle, as opposed to passing below it. This is seen in 12% of the population. Spasm of the piriformis muscle can mimic the pain of sciatica. This can be treated by muscle relaxants.
Prescription medicine
The written direction for drugs for medicinal use, given by the doctor, dentist and nurse to the patient, for dispensation by the pharmacist.
Placebo
A placebo is an inactive pill, liquid, or powder that has no treatment value. In clinical trials, experimental treatments are often compared with placebos to assess the treatment's effectiveness. In some studies, the participants in the control group will receive a placebo instead of an active drug or treatment. No sick participant receives a placebo if there is a known beneficial treatment.
Penis Pill
In the past few years a number of penis enlargement pills as well as erection helping pills have appeared.
Prescription drug
Papulopustular acne
A type of acne characterized by the presence of papules and pustules.
Propionibacterium acnes
A normal resident on the skin, P. acnes will multiply rapidly in clogged hair follicles where sebum is trapped.
Pustule
An inflammatory comedo that resembles a whitehead with a ring of redness around it.
PET scan
Positron emission tomography scan. A diagnostic test that uses a sophisticated camera and computer to produce images of how your body is functioning. PET scans show the difference between healthy and abnormally functioning tissues.
PSA
Prostate specific antigen. A protein which comes from the prostate gland. The PSA test, which measures the levels of prostate specific antigen in the blood, is one test for prostate cancer.
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