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69	Adult Rhinosinusitis: Diagnosis and Management J. DAVID OSGUTHORPE, M.D. Adult rhinosinusitis includes four subtypes: acute, recurrent acute, subacute and chronic. Sinusitis is one of the primary reasons for antibiotic prescriptions and lost productivity at work. Family physicians should be aware of the variety of treatment modalities.
81	Spirituality and Medical Practice: Using the HOPE Questions as a Practical Tool for Spiritual Assessment GOWRI ANANDARAJAH, M.D., and ELLEN HIGHT, M.D., M.P.H Studies indicate that there is a correlation between spirituality and health outcomes. The HOPE questions provide a format to incorporate consideration of a patient's spirituality into medical practice.
	Patient information: "Spirituality and Health," p. 89
	Editorials: "Spiritual Assessment in Medical Practice," p. 30 and "Spirituality and Medical Practice: A Look at the Evidence," p. 33
	Medicine and Society: "Basic Spiritual Care for Patients: Should It Be the Exclusive Domain of Pastoral Professionals?" p. 36
93	Cover Article Management of Ankle Sprains MICHAEL W. WOLFE, M.D., TIM L. UHL, PH.D., A.T.-C., P.T., CARL G. MATTACOLA, PH.D., A.T.-C., and LELAND C. MCCLUSKEY, M.D. Early mobilization is critical for the rehabilitation of grades I and II ankle sprains. Complete ligament tears (grade III sprains) may require surgical management.
107	Obstetric Care of Patients with HIV Disease ALEX H. KRIST, M.D. Current therapies can decrease the vertical transmission rate of human immunodeficiency virus from 30 to 40 percent to less than 5 percent. Early detection through aggressive screening programs is necessary to initiate therapy at the time when the benefits to infant health can be realized.
	Patient information: "HIV Infection and Pregnancy--Protecting Your Baby and Yourself," p. 121

This article exemplifies the AAFP 2000 Annual Clinical Focus on allergies, asthma and respiratory infections.

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