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| 1327 | COVER ARTICLE:
PRACTICAL THERAPEUTICS Management of Helicobacter pylori Infection
Helicobacter pylori is the cause of most ulcer disease and a primary risk factor for cancer. Eradication of this infection, which results in ulcer healing and a reduction in complication and recurrence rates, requires completion of a 10- to 14-day multidrug regimen and close follow-up. |
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Patient information: "What Should I Know About Helicobacter pylori Infections?" p. 1339 | ||||
| 1341 | Spinal
Epidural Abscess: A Diagnostic Challenge
Spinal epidural abscess can lead to irreversible neurologic damage or death if not treated expeditiously. Actinomyces odontolyticus is a rare cause; Staphylococcus aureus is the more common cause. |
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Interviewing When Family Members Are Present
The presence of a patient's family member at an office visit creates unique opportunities and challenges to the physician. A set of core skills and advanced skills are available for conducting an effective family interview. |
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Editorial: "The Clinical Importance of Defining Family," p. 1277 | ||||
| 1357 | RADIOLOGIC
DECISION-MAKING Radiologic Bone Assessment in the Evaluation of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is often diagnosed using measurements of bone mineral density. Common imaging modalities include dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, quantitative computed tomography, and calcaneal ultrasonography. |
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| 1367 | Venomous Snakebites in the United States: Management Review and
Update
Venomous snakebite is a true medical emergency requiring immediate attention; however, recommendations regarding first aid and management of snakebite have changed radically in recent years, necessitating an update on this challenging problem. |
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Patient information: "Snakebite Prevention and First Aid?" p. 1377 | ||||
| 1379 | Assessing Oral Malignancies
 Oral cancer
accounts for approximately 3 percent of all cases of cancer in the United
States. Sixty percent of oral cancers are well advanced by the time they are
detected, despite frequent oral cavity examinations by physicians and dentists.
Controversy exists over whether screening programs effectively reduce mortality
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Patient information: "Protecting Oral Health During Cancer Therapy," p. 1385 | ||||
| 1388 | Infant
Botulism
Infant botulism is caused by ingestion of Clostridium botulinum spores found in soil and honey products and should be identified and treated early to prevent respiratory failure. |
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| 1409 | OFFICE
PROCEDURES Minimal Excision Technique for Epidermoid (Sebaceous) Cysts
The minimal excision technique is a less invasive intervention for removal of epidermoid cysts. The minimal excision, which involves a 2- to 3-mm incision, expression of cyst contents, and extraction of the cyst wall through the incision, is a simple procedure that can be performed in the office. |
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Patient information: "Minimal Excision Technique for Removal of an Epidermoid Cyst," p. 1423 | ||||
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| 1319 | Cochrane for
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