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Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?
Doctors recommend regular cervical cancer screening whether you've had sex or not.
Pap smear: Still needed after hysterectomy?
If you've had surgery to remove your uterus, you might not need routine Pap smears. Find out what doctors recommend for cervical cancer screening.
Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?
Unfortunately, there is no standard or routine screening test for ovarian cancer.
Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
This highly contagious eye condition can be itchy and uncomfortable. But much like the common cold, it rarely requires medicine or staying home.
Polysomnography (sleep study)
Your health care provider may order this test if a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea is suspected. Learn how to prepare and what to expect.
Positron emission tomography scan
Learn how this imaging scan can play an important role in early detection of health problems, such as cancer, heart disease and brain disorders.
Prostate cancer screening: Should you get a PSA test?
Learn about the pros and cons of the PSA test so you're ready to talk about prostate cancer screening with your doctor.
Prostate cancer: Does PSA level affect prognosis?
Find out what your PSA level may mean for your prostate cancer prognosis.
Reactive airway disease: Is it asthma?
Reactive airway disease is a general term that doesn't indicate a specific diagnosis.
Rett syndrome
This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.
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