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PRACTICAL THERAPEUTICS Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bronchitis
In most patients, acute bronchitis is the result of a viral infection. Therefore, symptomatic treatment using protussives, antitussives, or bronchodilators is appropriate. Antibiotics have generally been shown to be ineffective in patients with uncomplicated acute bronchitis. |
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| 2049 | Management of Newborns Exposed to Maternal HIV Infection
Maternal antiretroviral drug therapy during pregnancy and labor, followed by six weeks of neonatal zidovudine therapy, can significantly decrease the risk of vertical transmission. Infants must be closely monitored until they are 18 months old to completely rule out human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. |
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PROCEDURES Double-Ligature: A Treatment for Pedunculated Umbilical Granulomas in Children
The double-ligature technique is simple to perform and provides good cosmetic and functional results in patients with umbilical granuloma, with only minor complications. |
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| 2069 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone
Paget's disease is one of the most common bone disorders. Bisphosphonates are the treatment of choice for patients with Paget's disease of bone. |
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| 2073 | Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Associated with Hormonal
Contraception
Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common but rarely dangerous side effect of all forms of hormonal contraception. Bleeding that persists beyond three months can be treated with supplemental estrogen and/or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. |
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| 2085 | Proper
Use of Child Safety Seats
If used properly, child safety seats are highly effective in reducing infant death in automobile crashes. Physicians can increase this effectiveness by educating parents and being aware of community resources. |
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| 2095 | Topical Treatment of Common Superficial Tinea Infections
Tinea infections are so common that most physicians frequently treat patients with this problem. These dermatophyte skin infections, including tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea pedis, may be treated successfully with a variety of topical medications. |
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