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| 95 | Cover Article: Problem-Oriented
Diagnosis Diagnostic Evaluation of Erectile Dysfunction THOMAS A. MILLER, CAPT, MC, USN A thorough history, focused physical examination and limited laboratory testing will provide the primary care physician with the information necessary to appropriately manage most patients with erectile dysfunction. |
| Patient information: "Erectile Dysfunction," p. 109 | |
| 115 | Anticipatory Guidance in Infant
Oral Health: Rationale and Recommendations OLGA M. SANCHEZ, D.M.D., M.S., and NOEL K. CHILDERS, D.D.S., M.S., PH.D. Early application of preventive measures may reduce or even eliminate dental disease. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that infants be scheduled for an initial oral evaluation within six months of the eruption of the first primary tooth but by no later than 12 months of age. |
| Patient information: "Taking Care of Your Child's Teeth," p. 123 | |
| 129 | Cardiovascular Medicine
Update Contemporary Management of Angina: Part II. Medical Management of Chronic Stable Angina DIANE R. ZANGER, M.D., ALLEN J. SOLOMON, M.D., and BERNARD J. GERSH, M.B., CH.B., D.PHIL. Knowing how and when to use nitrates, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, aspirin and cholesterol-lowering agents holds the key to the management of chronic stable angina. |
| 141 | The Older Adult Driver
DAVID B. CARR, M.D. Many disorders that impair driving ability in older adults can be detected and treated by family physicians. When driving cessation is recommended, counseling is essential. |
| Patient information: "Driving Skills in Older Adults," p. 148 | |
| 151 | Osteochondritis Dissecans: A
Diagnosis Not to Miss ALLEN L. HIXON, M.D., and LISA M. GIBBS, M.D. Clinical findings are often subtle in patients with osteochondritis dissecans, so diagnosis of this condition requires a high index of suspicion. |
| Patient information: "What Should I Know About Osteochondritis Dissecans?" p. 158 | |
| 163 | 1999 USPHS/IDSA Guidelines for
the Prevention of Opportunistic Infections in Persons Infected with HIV: Part
I. Prevention of Exposure U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION This is part I of a three-part series of articles derived from the USPHS/IDSA guidelines. New data about the prevention of opportunistic diseases have emerged since the guidelines were first published in 1997, and the first part of this series will discuss prevention of exposure. |
| 180 | Clinical Pharmacology
Newer Intranasal Migraine Medications CRAIG D. LOGEMANN, PHARM.D., and LYNN M. RANKIN, M.D. Two new intranasal migraine medications may offer specific advantages for patients who are seeking alternatives to various oral or parenteral migraine abortive therapies. |
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