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ARTICLE Diagnosing Acute Monoarthritis in Adults: A Practical Approach for the Family Physician
Acute monoarthritis can be the initial manifestation of many joint disorders and should be diagnosed promptly to rule out a potentially destructive infection.  |
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| 93 | CARING FOR COMMON
SKIN CONDITIONS Common Hair Loss Disorders
Common hair loss disorders such as alopecia areata, trichotillomania, traction alopecia, and tinea capitis have unique features on examination that aid in diagnosis and treatment. |
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| 114 | COMPLEMENTARY AND
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Black Cohosh
The herbal medicine black cohosh is effective in the short-term treatment of menopausal symptoms. |
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| 121 | Nausea
and Vomiting of Pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy is generally a mild, self-limited condition that may be controlled with conservative measures. A small percentage of pregnant women have hyperemesis gravidarum, which can have negative implications for maternal and fetal health. |
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| 135 | Management of Bartholin's Duct Cyst and Gland Abscess
Bartholin's duct cyst or gland abscess usually can be managed with Word catheter placement, which frequently can be performed in the office. Marsupialization is an alternative treatment for Bartholin's duct cyst; however, it should not be performed if a gland is abscessed. |
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