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95	Cover Article: Radiologic Decision-Making Interventional Radiology in Cancer Patients CHARLES E. RAY, JR., M.D. Interventional radiology procedures in patients with cancer include imaging-guided biopsy and aspiration, transcatheter chemoembolization, tumor ablation and gene therapy. Procedures are also used to control pain, drain obstructed organs and keep vertebrae from collapsing.
108	Restless Legs Syndrome: Detection and Management in Primary Care NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE WORKING GROUP ON RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME Restless legs syndrome is a neurologic movement disorder that is often associated with a sleep complaint and daytime fatigue. Although it is underdiagnosed, it is a common and treatable condition.
117	Practical Therapeutics Health Issues in Men: Part II. Common Psychosocial Disorders TED D. EPPERLY, COL, MC, USA, and KEVIN E. MOORE, CPT, MC, USA Alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence, midlife crisis and depression are common psychosocial issues in men. Questions directed at identifying these problems should be asked as part of annual health assessments and, when appropriate, other health-related visits.
127	Female Sexual Dysfunction: Evaluation and Treatment NANCY A. PHILLIPS, M.D. Female sexual dysfunction is a disorder that affects approximately 19 to 50 percent of women. With an understanding of sexual function and application of general medical and gynecologic treatment for sexual issues, family physicians can effectively evaluate and treat sexual dysfunction.
	Patient information: "Sex Isn't Working for Me. What Can I Do?" p. 141
149	Clinical Pharmacology Management of Aphthous Ulcers DAVID R. MCBRIDE, M.D. Aphthous ulcers, also called canker sores, are a common and painful problem. The physician's goal in recurrent and slow-healing ulcers is to rule out a more serious condition and relieve pain.
	Patient information: "Canker Sores--What Are They and What Can You Do About Them?" p. 160
164	Problem-Oriented Diagnosis Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pancreatitis ABILIO MUNOZ, M.D., and DAVID A. KATERNDAHL, M.D., M.A. Acute pancreatitis is most commonly caused by alcohol use or biliary obstruction. Although the condition is potentially fatal, treatment is usually limited to hydration, resting the gastrointestinal tract and pain control.

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