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AFP - November 1, 2000
Cover Article Acute Brachial Plexus Neuritis Undescended Testicle
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2015
Cover Article: Practical Therapeutics
Ambulatory Management of Burns
ERIC D. MORGAN, MAJ, MC, USA, SCOTT C. BLEDSOE, CPT, MC, USA, and JANE BARKER, CPT, MC, USA
A systematic approach to burn care focuses on the six "Cs": clothing, cooling, cleaning, chemoprophylaxis, covering and comforting (i.e., pain relief). Follow-up care is important to assess patients for infection, healing and ability to provide proper wound care.
Patient information: "Taking Care of Burns," p. 2029
"Preventing Burns at Home," p. 2032
2037 The Undescended Testicle: Diagnosis and Management
STEVEN G. DOCIMO, M.D., RICHARD I. SILVER, M.D., and WILLIAM CROMIE, M.D.
Early diagnosis and management of the undescended testicle are important for preserving fertility and improving early detection of testicular malignancy.
Patient information: "The Undescended Testicle," p. 2047
2053 Leukocytosis: Basics of Clinical Assessment
NEIL ABRAMSON, M.D., and BECKY MELTON, M.D.
Increased white blood cell counts are usually the result of normal bone marrow reacting to inflammation or infection. Other causes include medications, splenectomy, hemolytic anemia and underlying bone marrow disorders.
2067 Acute Brachial Plexus Neuritis: An Uncommon Cause of Shoulder Pain
JIMMY D. MILLER, M.D., STEPHANIE PRUITT, R.N., and THOMAS J. MCDONALD, M.D.
Patients with acute brachial plexus neuritis are often misdiagnosed with cervical radiculopathy. Differentiation of the two conditions is important to avoid improper treatment.
2077 Adult ADHD: Evaluation and Treatment in Family Medicine
H. RUSSELL SEARIGHT, PH.D., JOHN M. BURKE, PHARM.D., and FRED ROTTNEK, M.D.
ACFDiagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults is challenging and requires focussing on early development and symptoms of inattention, distractibility, impulsivity and emotional lability.
Patient information: "When Adults Have ADHD," p. 2091
   
  ACFThis article exemplifies the AAFP 2000 Annual Clinical Focus on mental health.

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