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| 785 | Foot
Fractures Frequently Misdiagnosed as Ankle Sprains
Most ankle injuries are straightforward ligamentous injuries; however, subtle fractures can present similarly to ankle sprains. Fractures of the talar dome, lateral talar process, posterior talar process, and anterior process of the calcaneus can usually be managed nonsurgically. Delays in treatment may result in long-term disability or surgery. |
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| 797 | COVER ARTICLE:
PRACTICAL THERAPEUTICS Tension-Type Headache
While tension-type headaches are a common condition, the pathophysiology and mechanism remain unclear. Chronic daily headaches are similar in quality to tension-type headaches but occur at least six days per week. |
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Editorial: "Tension-Type Headache: A Challenge for Family Physicians," p. 728 | ||||
| 807 | Treatment of Ethylene Glycol Poisoning
Expeditious diagnosis and treatment of ethylene glycol poisoning can limit metabolic acidosis and renal failure. Fomepizole is a new agent for the treatment of ethylene glycol poisoning. |
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| 817 | Echinococcosis--An Emerging Parasite in the Immigrant
Population
Echinococcosis is a rare infection caused by a tapeworm. The infection occurs most commonly in persons who raise sheep or cattle and have contact with dogs. |
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| 823 | Uterine
Rupture: What Family Physicians Need to Know
Uterine rupture is a potentially catastrophic complication of vaginal birth after cesarean section that demands prompt surgical management for fetal and maternal rescue and thorough preparation to minimize poor outcomes. |
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| 831 | The
Adult Neck Mass
 When an adult
presents with a neck mass, malignancy is the greatest concern. Other possible
causes include congenital anomalies, inflammatory or infectious conditions,
traumatic injury, and metabolic or autoimmune disorders. |
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