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1747	Cover Article Oral Agents in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus BEATRIZ LUNA, PHARM.D., B.C.P.S., and MARK N. FEINGLOS, M.D., C.M. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the United States continues to rise, along with the introduction of new therapeutic agents. This article reviews the oral agents available for management of this disease, options for monotherapy and combination therapy, efficacy of specific agents, adverse effects and special patient populations.
	Patient information: "Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes--What's Available?" p. 1759
	Editorial: "Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Rational Approach Based on Its Pathophysiology," p. 1687
1763	Evaluation and Treatment of Galactorrhea KRISTIN S. PEÑA, M.D., and JO ANN ROSENFELD, M.D. Most commonly, galactorrhea is idiopathic or caused by medications and prolactinomas. Treatment goals include decreasing or eliminating symptoms, curing any identified underlying cause, preventing bone loss, relieving the patient's anxiety and fears and, when desired, maintaining fertility and the ability to lactate.
	Patient information: "Galactorrhea," p. 1775
1776	Problem-Oriented Diagnosis Nasopharyngeal Cancer and the Southeast Asian Patient CHENG HER, M.D. Because of a known increased incidence, nasopharyngeal cancer should be considered in patients from southern China or Southeast Asian countries who present with signs or symptoms of ear, nose and throat disease. Radiotherapy is often curative.
	Patient information: "Nasopharyngeal Cancer," p. 1785
1789	Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension TRENTON D. NAUSER, M.D., and STEVEN W. STITES, M.D. Pulmonary hypertension may be a primary disorder or a complication of a pulmonary, cardiac or extrathoracic condition. Without treatment, right-sided heart failure occurs.
	Patient information: "Pulmonary Hypertension," p. 1800
1803	The Child with ADHD: Using the AAP Clinical Practice Guideline CARLA T. HERRERIAS, M.P.H., JAMES M. PERRIN, M.D., and MARTIN T. STEIN, M.D. Recognizing the core symptoms and following the recommendations in the guideline established by the American Academy of Pediatrics can aid the family physician in diagnosing children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
	Patient information: "Learning About ADHD in Children," p. 1811
	Editorial: "Finding Guidance Amid Uncertainty of ADHD Diagnosis," p. 1694

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