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COVER
ARTICLE Over-the-Counter Medications in Pregnancy
Because some over-the-counter medications used during pregnancy may adversely affect the developing fetus, physicians should educate pregnant women on the safety and efficacy of various drugs and health products. |
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Editorial: "Information on Medication Use in Pregnancy," p. 2476 | ||||
| 2527 | Diagnosis and Management of Acute Interstitial Nephritis
Acute interstitial nephritis should be considered early in the differential diagnosis of acute renal failure. It can be caused by medications, infections, and other clinical syndromes. |
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Patient information: "Kidney Failure," p. 2539 | ||||
| 2541 | Stinging Insect Allergy
Epinephrine remains the treatment of choice for acute anaphylaxis subsequent to an insect sting. Because of demonstrated efficacy, venom immunotherapy is recommended for use in patients who are at risk for severe systemic reactions to future insect stings. |
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PROBLEM-ORIENTED
DIAGNOSIS The Abnormal Fontanel
The appearance of a newborn's fontanels is an indicator of overall health, with the normal fontanel varying widely in size and time of closure. |
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OFFICE
PROCEDURES Splinter Removal
Patients frequently present to their family physicians to have painful and difficult-to-remove splinters extracted. This article discusses initial evaluation, removal techniques, and follow-up care. |
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PRACTICAL
THERAPEUTICS Evaluation and Treatment of Women with Hirsutism
Although the causes of hirsutism are often not life-threatening, clinical evaluation is necessary to rule out more serious pathology. Treatment should include nonpharmacologic as well as pharmacologic therapies. |
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| 2447 | Change-of-Address Form | |
| 2448 | Definitions for Evidence Labels in AFP | |
| 2456 | Inside AFP | |
| 2458 | Quantum Sufficit | |
| 2461 | Clinical Quiz | |
| 2467 | Newsletter | |
| 2471 | Letters to the
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| 2479 | CME Calendar | |
| 2513 | Diary from a Week in Practice | |
| 2573 | U.S. Preventive
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| 2579 | POEMs and Tips from Other Journals | |
| 2586 | Definition of POEMs | |
| 2620 | Practice
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| 2626 | Clinical Briefs | |
| 2631 | Classified Information | |
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