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AFP - July 1, 2001


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Articles
77 Common Anorectal Conditions: Part II. Lesions
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JOHN L. PFENNINGER, M.D., and GEORGE G. ZAINEA, M.D.
A variety of anorectal lesions are encountered in family practice, and most can be managed in the office setting.

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Cover Article
Advances in the Treatment of Epilepsy
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SELIM R. BENBADIS, M.D., and WILLIAM O. TATUM IV, D.O.
In the past decade, significant advances have been made in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. A broader range of treatment options is now available, including new antiepileptic drugs and reformulations of classic drugs.
Patient information: "What Should I Know About Seizures and Epilepsy?" p. 105

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Clinical Opinion
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Review and Current Concepts
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BRIAN V. REAMY, LT COL, USAF, MC, and JOSEPH B. SLAKEY, CDR, MC, USNR
New research has given physicians a better understanding of scoliosis, the adolescent spinal deformity most commonly seen in family practice.
Editorial: "Referrals from Scoliosis Screenings," p. 32
119 Medications in the Breast-Feeding Mother
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JEANNE P. SPENCER, M.D., LUIS S. GONZALEZ III, PHARM.D., and DONNA J. BARNHART, PHARM.D
When prescribing drugs for breast-feeding women, physicians must weigh the benefits of the medication for the mother against the usually small potential risk of harm to the infant. Medications that are safe to use in pregnant women may not be safe for nursing infants.

Departments
17 Inside AFP
21 Newsletter
25 Quantum Sufficit
29 Clinical Quiz
32 Editorial
  • Referrals from Scoliosis Screenings
36 Letter to the Editor
  • Management of MVP with Antibiotic Prophylaxis
36 Corrections
43 CME Calendar
70 Diary from a Week in Practice
135 Cochrane for Clinicians
  • Should We Prescribe Antibiotics for Acute Bronchitis?
141 Photo Quiz
145 Change-of-Address Form
149 Tips from Other Journals
169 Practice Guidelines
  • ACOG Issues Guidelines on Fetal Macrosomia
172 Clinical Briefs
174 Resident and Student Voice
179 Classified Information


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