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1535	Problem-Oriented Diagnosis Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis of Dyspareunia LORI J. HEIM, LTC, USAF, MC Painful intercourse frequently results from a combination of physical and psychologic factors. Descriptors of the pain and its location assist the physician in reaching a diagnosis.
	Patient information: "Dyspareunia: What it Might Mean for You," p. 1551
1557	Cover Article: Practical Therapeutics Management of Group A bet-Hemolytic Strepococcal Pharyngitis CYNTHIA S. HAYES, M.D., M.H.A., and HAROLD WILLIAMSON, JR., M.D., M.S.P.H. Oral penicillin remains the drug of choice in most clinical situations. Effective alternatives are available for patients with penicillin allergy, compliance issues or penicillin treatment failure.
	Patient information: "Strep Throat," p. 1565
	Editorial: "Group A Beta-Hemolytic Strepococcal Pharyngitis," p. 1486
1567	Prevention and Treatment of Dog Bites R. JOHN PRESUTTI, D.O. Wound assessment, copious irrigation and appropriate choice of antibiotics are essential measures to prevent infection associated with dog bite injuries.
	Patient information: "Preventing Dog Bites," p. 1573
1579	Conduct Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment in Primary Care H. RUSSELL SEARIGHT, PH.D., FRED ROTTNEK, M.D., and STACEY ABBY, PHARM.D. The primary diagnostic symptoms of conduct disorder include aggression to people or animals, deliberate property damage or destruction, repeated violation of household or school rules, and persistent lying to avoid consequences or obtain tangible goods or privileges. To make the diagnosis, at least three of these four behaviors must be observed for at least six months.
1593	Reducing Readmissions for Congestive Heart Failure ROBERT E. HOYT, CAPT, MC, USN, and LESTER SHAWN BOWLING, LCDR, MC, USN All physicians who care for patients with congestive heart failure should be knowledgeable about the new drugs and strategies for the treatment of congestive heart failure that have been introduced in the past five years. They can help reduce the need for hospitalization of these patients.
	Patient information: "How to Stay Out of the Hospital if You Have Congestive Heart Failure," p. 1600
	Editorial: "Heart Failure, Diastolic Dysfunction and the Role of the Family Physician," p. 1483

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