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1183	Cover Article Overview of Refractive Surgery KRAIG SCOT BOWER, LTC, MC, USA, ERIC D.WEICHEL, CPT, MC, USA, and THOMAS J. KIM, CPT, MC, USA Refractive surgery procedures include radial keratotomy (RK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), laser thermal keratoplasty (LTK) and intrastromal corneal rings (ICR). Because of increased media coverage and advertising of these procedures in the lay press, family physicians should be prepared to answer patients' questions. This article provides information on these procedures and their indications, contraindications, complications, predicted outcomes and follow-up course.
	Patient information: "What Should I Know About Refractive Surgery?" p. 1193
1199	Interstitial Cystitis: Urgency and Frequency Syndrome JULIUS F. METTS, M.D. The diagnosis of interstitial cystitis, a painful, chronic disease of the bladder, is often a challenge and involves ruling out other conditions that affect the bladder.
	Patient information: "Interstitial Cystitis: A Bladder Problem," p. 1212
1219	Problem-Oriented Diagnosis Evaluation and Management of Infants and Young Children with Fever MICHAEL LUSZCZAK, LTC, MC, USA Studies conducted since publication of the 1993 practice guideline for the management of fever without source have led to several minor modifications, but the subject remains controversial.
	Editorial: "Fever Without Source in Infants and Young Children--A Hot Potato?" p. 1148
1227	End-of-Life Care Challenges in Pain Management at the End of Life KARL E. MILLER, M.D., MARTHA M. MILLER, R.N., C.R.N.H., and MONICA R. JOLLEY, PHARM.D. Pain control at the end of life requires an understanding of various pain syndromes and the use of appropriate strategies to manage changes in the patient's pain pattern.
	Editorial: "Managing Pain at the End of Life," p. 1156

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