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1555	COVER ARTICLE Preventive Strategies in Chronic Liver Disease: Part I. Alcohol, Vaccines, Toxic Medications and Supplements, Diet and Exercise THOMAS R. RILEY III, M.D., M.S., and AHSAN M. BHATTI, M.D. Measures to prevent the progression of liver disease include complete abstinence from alcohol, vaccination against hepatitis A and B, avoidance of hepatotoxic medications and supplements, avoidance of iron supplementation (unless iron deficiency anemia is documented), and exercise combined with a low-fat diet.
	Editorials: "Preventive Strategies for Chronic Liver Disease," p. 1515
1565	Dermatomyositis RIC ANTHONY KOLER, MAJ, MC, USA, and ANDREW MONTEMARANO, MAJ, MC, USA Dermatomyositis is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy of unknown etiology. Early recognition and treatment are vital in decreasing the morbidity associated with systemic complications.
	Patient information: "Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis"
1575	Hypodermoclysis: An Alternate Infusion Technique MENAHEM SASSON, M.D., and PESACH SHVARTZMAN, M.D. Hypodermoclysis is a safe and simple hydration technique that is suitable for use in many hospitals and home-care situations.
	Patient information: "Hypodermoclysis: A Way to Replace Lost Fluids"
	Editorials: "Hypodermoclysis in the Treatment of Dehydration," p. 1516
1579	Disability Certifications in Adult Workers: A Practical Approach BRUCE A. BARRON, M.D., M.S. Family physicians are frequently asked to complete disability certification forms for workers and must be familiar with disability systems to effectively address this issue.
1591	Charcot Foot: The Diagnostic Dilemma TODD C. SOMMER, D.O., D.P.M, and THOMAS H. LEE, M.D. A patient with neuropathic joint disease or Charcot foot can offer diagnostic and treatment challenges to the primary care physician. Early recognition of signs and symptoms, and a prompt diagnosis with immobilization of the affected limb, are necessary to prevent or minimize major deformity, ulceration with loss of function, or amputation.

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