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COVER ARTICLE:
OFFICE PROCEDURES Prevention and Treatment of Common Eye Injuries in Sports
Preparticipation ocular examination and use of protective eyewear can help to prevent sports-related eye injuries in athletes. |
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PRACTICAL
THERAPEUTICS Nocturnal Enuresis
The bed-wetting alarm is the single most effective therapy for nocturnal enuresis. Desmopressin or imipramine can also be effective, but relapse rates are relatively high. |
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| 1521 | Osteoporosis in Men
As men age, their risk for osteoporosis and fracture increases; one year after hip fracture, men have a higher mortality rate than women. |
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PROBLEM-ORIENTED
DIAGNOSIS Recognition of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Regular screening and awareness of "red flags" can help family physicians detect substance abuse in their patients. |
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Patient information: "Substance Abuse--How to Recognize It," p. 1535 | ||||
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Editorial: "Screening and Intervening for Patients with Substance Use Disorders," p. 1443 | ||||
| 1539 | OFFICE
PROCEDURES Fusiform Excision
The fusiform excision technique is commonly performed by family physicians for removing skin and subcutaneous lesions. This office procedure offers the advantage of a definitive, single-stage diagnostic and therapeutic intervention. |
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Patient information: "Fusiform Excision Procedure," p. 1553 | ||||
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