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1011	Cover Article Evaluation of the Acutely Limping Child ARABELLA I. LEET, M.D., and DAVID L. SKAGGS, M.D. The etiology of a limp may be as severe as a life-threatening bone tumor or as benign as a pebble in a shoe. Initially, the differential diagnosis of an acutely limping child should be broad so as not to overlook less common conditions.
1027	A Primary Care Approach to the Patient with Claudication TERESA L. CARMAN, M.D., and BERNARDO B. FERNANDEZ, JR., M.D. In the treatment of patients with intermittent claudication, primary care physicians should focus on evaluation, risk factor modification and exercise.
	Patient information: "Peripheral Arterial Disease: Why It Happens and What to Do," p. 1034
1037	Meckel's Diverticulum JOHN P. MARTIN, M.D., PAMELA D. CONNOR, PH.D., and KERRI CHARLES, J.D. Although Meckel's diverticulum is the most prevalent congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract, it is often difficult to diagnose.
	Patient information: "Meckel's Diverticulum," p. 1044
1047	Thyroiditis: Differential Diagnosis and Management JOHN SLATOSKY, D.O., BENJAMIN SHIPTON, D.O., and HANEY WAHBA, M.D. Classifying the type of thyroiditis on the basis of the patient's history, physical examination and diagnostic tests enables physicians to initiate appropriate management.
	Patient information: "Hashimoto's Disease: What It Is and How It's Treated," p. 1054
1059	Identification and Evaluation of Mental Retardation DONNA K. DAILY, M.D., HOLLY H. ARDINGER, M.D., and GRACE E. HOLMES, M.D. The family physician plays a crucial role in detecting and evaluating mental retardation in young children, and in providing referrals and ongoing support for the entire family.
	Patient information: "Learning More About Mental Retardation," p. 1070
1073	Somatizing Patients: Part I. Practical Diagnosis DAVID SERVAN-SCHREIBER, M.D., PH.D., N. RANDALL KOLB, M.D., and GARY TABAS, M.D. Early identification and proper understanding of the mechanisms of somatoform disorders are essential components of maintaining a good physician-patient relationship during management of this common, costly and frustrating disorder.
1080	Problem-Oriented Diagnosis Ectopic Pregnancy JOSIE L. TENORE, M.D., S.M. Greater awareness of risk factors and improved technology (biochemical markers and ultrasonography) can facilitate earlier diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy.
1089	The Geriatric Patient: A Systematic Approach to Maintaining Health KARL E. MILLER, M.D., ROBERT G. ZYLSTRA, ED.D., L.C.S.W., and JOHN B. STANDRIDGE, M.D. A systematic approach to health maintenance can improve quality of care for geriatric patients.

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