pleurisy 2:183, 218, 218–219, 223
PMN (polymorphonuclear) cells. See
granulocyte
PMS. Seepremenstrual syndrome
pneumococcal pneumonia 2: 338 ,
349, 349 t
pneumoconiosis 2:219–220, 220 t,
223
pneumonectomy 2:232, 233
pneumonia 2: 219 , 220–222; 4: 2
anthrax 2: 310
ARDS 2: 181
aspergillosis 2: 185
chlamydia 2: 317
colds 2: 319
complement cascade 2: 256
influenza 2: 338
Legionnaires’ disease 2: 206
lung transplantation 2: 213
measles 2: 343
mechanical ventilation 2: 215
PCID 2: 289
pneumonitis 2: 223
SARS 2: 353
splenectomy 2: 168
pneumonitis 2: 197 , 222–223
pneumothorax 2:190, 197, 223,
233
POF. Seepremature ovarian failure
poisoning 4:5, 381
poison prevention 4:41–42, 41 t,
382 ,384–386
poliomyelitis 1:277–278; 2:237,
253, 298; 4: 17
pollen 2:271, 279
polycystic kidney disease 3:214, 216
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
3:320–321
polycythemia vera 2:164, 171 , 205
polydactyly 1:350
polyglandular deficiency syndrome
3:156
Addison’s disease 3: 107
adrenal insufficiency 3: 110
Cushing’s syndrome 3: 118
GH 3: 131
hypocalcemia 3: 141
hypopituitarism 3: 144
islets of Langerhans 3: 149
MEN 3: 152
polymorphonuclear (PMN) cells
2:138, 235. See alsogranulocyte
polymyositis 1:350
polyp 1:36, 133
polysaccharides 4:71, 191
poptosis. Seeexophthalmos
porphyria 4:138
portal hypertension 3: 41 , 83–84
positive airway pressure 2:223
postanesthesia care unit (PACU)
4:260, 275, 276
postnasal drip 1:45, 51 , 374
postoperative procedures
4:275–276
postpartum depression 3:262, 372,
380
post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) 3:358, 359, 376,
380–381; 4:251, 315
potassium 3:137, 142; 4:186, 187
potassium channel blocker 2: 18 t,
76, 82, 82t, 85 t
poultry 2:314, 333
PPI medications. Seeproton pump
inhibitor medications
prayer and spirituality 4:52, 79, 95,
253
precancerous conditions 1:32,
133–134, 180; 3:258, 275
preeclampsia 3:271, 289, 321, 325
pregnancy 3:321–323, 323 t
abdominal distention 3: 8
aging and endocrine changes
3: 111
aging and urinary system
changes 3: 175
aromatherapy 4: 58
ART 3: 245
autosomal trisomy 4: 114
Bell’s palsy 1: 229
birth defects 4: 9
black cohosh 4: 61
bladder 3: 178
bladder exstrophy 3: 182
breast health 3: 254
cardiomyopathy 2: 32
cerebral palsy 1: 238
childbirth 3: 261
chloasma 1: 145
chorionic gonadotropin 3: 115
chromosomal disorders 4: 118
CMV 2: 320
conception 3: 264
congenital heart disease 2: 40
contraception 3: 264
CVS 3: 262
diabetes 3: 120
eclampsia 3: 271
ectopic pregnancy 3: 271
embryo 3: 272
environmental hazard exposure
4: 22estrogens 3: 126
family planning 3: 281
FAS 4:334, 335
fertility 3: 282
fetus 3: 283
fibroadenoma 3: 284
food cravings 4: 295
genetic screening 4: 130
genital herpes 2:328–329
genitalia 3: 287
gestational diabetes 3: 288
gestational surrogacy 3: 289
ginseng 4: 72
HIV/AIDS prevention 4: 33
hydronephrosis 3: 196
infertility 3: 293
inhibin 3: 148
letdown reflex 3: 296
listeriosis 2: 341
magnet therapy 4: 81
medications to treat
cardiovascular disease 2:77,
78
menstrual cycle 3: 304
menstruation 3: 304
migraine headache 1: 374
morning sickness 3: 305
nervous system 1: 217
nutritional needs 4: 194
ova 3: 309
ovulation 3: 314
perimenopause 3: 318
PKU 4: 137
placenta 3: 319
POF 3: 324
postpartum depression 3: 380
preeclampsia 3: 321
prenatal care 3: 326
progesterone 3: 156
reproductive system 3: 236
rubella 2: 351
sexual assault 4: 251
sexual health 3: 339
sexual intercourse 3: 339
sexuality 4: 252
SIDS 4: 48
sperm 3: 342
stillbirth 3: 342
stretch marks 1: 200
substance abuse 4: 313
talipes equinovarus 1: 358
toxoplasmosis 2:357, 358
umbilical cord 3: 349
urinary urgency 3: 225
urolithiasis 3: 227
uterus 3: 351498 Index