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West
Nile Virus in the United States: An Update on an Emerging Infectious
Disease
West Nile virus likely will continue to advance throughout the western United States within the next few years. A range of clinical syndromes is possible, including fever, meningitis, encephalitis, and acute flaccid paralysis.  |
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| 675 | COVER ARTICLE:
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Managing Issues Related to Antiretroviral Therapy
As the delivery of health care to patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection shifts from the inpatient to the outpatient arena, family physicians will be confronted with such issues as side effects of antiretroviral drugs, adherence to treatment regimens, and drug interactions. |
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| 697 | Current
Perspectives in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome, which affects women from adolescence through menopause, can cause long-term effects such as infertility, diabetes, and heart disease. Treatment options include hormones, insulin-sensitizing agents, weight loss, and exercise. |
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| 707 | Management of Crohn's Disease--A Practical Approach
The causes of Crohn's disease are thought to be environmental, genetic, dietary, infectious, or immunologic, although treatment guidelines are determined by the severity of disease. |
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