Abbreviations
- PET – Positron Emission Tomography: A type of medical imaging that uses a radioactive tracer to create images of the inside of the body.
- PPV – Positive Predictive Value: The probability that a person with a positive test result actually has the disease.
- PEG – Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: A procedure that creates a feeding tube through the abdomen into the stomach.
- PTH: Parathyroid Hormone - Parathyroid Hormone is a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that helps regulate calcium and phosphate levels in the body.
- PCOS: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormonal disorder that can cause irregular periods, infertility, and other health issues in individuals with ovaries.
- POD – Postoperative Day: Postoperative Day refers to the number of days that have passed since a surgical procedure was performed.
- PPI- Proton Pump Inhibitor: Proton Pump Inhibitors are medications that reduce the production of stomach acid. They are often used to treat conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers.
- PE: Pulmonary Embolism - Pulmonary Embolism occurs when a blood clot, usually from a deep vein (DVT), travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery. It can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
- PROGRESS: Place of residence, Race/ethnicity/culture/language, Occupation, Gender/sex, Religion, Education, Socioeconomic status, Social capital is a framework for considering the social determinants of health.
- PRISMA: Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses is a set of guidelines for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
- POWeR+R: Positive Online Weight Reduction – remote is a fully online version of the POWeR+ program.
- POWeR+F: Positive Online Weight Reduction – face to face is a hybrid version of the POWeR+ program that includes online components as well as face-to-face meetings with a healthcare professional.
- POWeR+: Positive Online Weight Reduction is a weight loss program that is delivered online and uses a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and social support to help people lose weight and keep it off.
- POWER: Pounds Off With Empowerment is a weight loss program that focuses on empowering people to make
- PPI – Proton Pump Inhibitor: A type of medication that is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
- PCP – Primary Care Physician: A doctor who provides general medical care to patients.
- PPI – Proton Pump Inhibitor: A type of medication that is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
- PCP – Primary Care Physician: A doctor who provides general medical care to patients.
