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2255	Cover Article: Problem-Oriented Diagnosis Normocytic Anemia JOHN R. BRILL, M.D., and DENNIS J. BAUMGARDNER, M.D. Anemia should be considered a sign, not a disease. The goals of evaluation and management are to make an accurate and efficient diagnosis, avoid unnecessary testing, correct underlying treatable causes and ameliorate symptoms when necessary.
	Patient information: "Normocytic Anemia," p. 2264
2267	Cardiovascular Medicine Update Beta Blocker Therapy for Chronic Heart Failure TARIK M. RAMAHI, M.D. Beta blocker therapy can reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic heart failure. Appropriate candidates for therapy with beta blockers have left ventricular systolic dysfunction with mild or moderate impairment in functional capacity. They should be appropriately diuresed and have no contraindications for the use of beta blockers.
2277	Prevention and Early Detection of Malignant Melanoma RICHARD L. EDMAN, M.D., and JONATHAN T. WOLFE, M.D. Education is a crucial component of primary melanoma prevention; patients should be advised to avoid excessive sun exposure, take steps to prevent sunburning and promptly report changing nevi. Suspicious lesions should be removed with an excisional biopsy.
	Patient information: "How to Prevent Melanoma," p. 2264
2287	Clinical Pharmacology Emergency Postcoital Contraception RANDY ELLEN WERTHEIMER, M.D. The most readily available form of emergency contraception consists of two doses of either an estrogen-progestin combination oral contraceptive or levonorgestrel, taken 12 hours apart. Emergency contraception should not be considered an alternative form of contraception but can be used to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
2297	Depression in Children and Adolescents SUNG E. SON, M.D. AND JEFFREY T. KIRCHNER, D.O. Depression in children and adolescents is an underdiagnosed and growing problem. Prompt diagnosis, treatment and referral may prevent long-term complications and lessen the risk of suicide.
	Patient information: "What to Do if You Think Your Child Is Depressed," p. 2311
	This article exemplifies the AAFP 2000 Annual Clinical Focus on mental health.

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