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COVER ARTICLE:
PRACTICAL THERAPEUTICS New Developments in the Management of Hypertension
In the past decade, the management of hypertension has evolved with the publication of several large clinical trials firmly positioning thiazide diuretics as the drugs of first choice in the treatment of hypertension. Treatment of systolic hypertension, particularly in elderly patients, lower treatment goals in patients with diabetes or chronic renal disease, and re-emphasis on lifestyle modifications have emerged as key messages for primary care physicians.  |
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Patient information: "Healthy Eating for Blood Pressure Control," p. 865 | ||||
| 869 | Recognition and Prevention of Inhalant Abuse
Inhalant abuse is a prevalent and often overlooked form of adolescent drug abuse. Prevention should be the physician's primary goal. |
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Patient information: "Is Your Child Abusing Inhalants?" p. 876 | ||||
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Editorial: "Screening for Inhalant Abuse in Children and Adolescents," p. 811 | ||||
| 879 | Failure
to Thrive
Prompt diagnosis of failure to thrive prevents malnutrition and developmental problems. Family physicians should be aware of the social and medical factors that may contribute. |
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Patient information: "Failure to Thrive: Why Is My Child Underweight?" p. 886 | ||||
| 889 | Smallpox Vaccine: Contraindications, Administration, and Adverse
Reactions
With the resumption of smallpox vaccination in civilian health care workers and the U.S. military, family physicians and their staff must be prepared to properly administer the smallpox vaccine, recognize normal and adverse reactions to the vaccine, and provide proper treatment for adverse reactions. |
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| 907 | Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part I.
History, Physical Examination, Radiographs, and
Laboratory Tests
A careful history and a focused physical examination are essential to determining an accurate diagnosis in patients who present with knee pain. Radiographs and laboratory tests are indicated in selected patients. |
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| 917 | Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part II.
Differential Diagnosis
Factors that can help the family physician narrow the differential diagnosis of knee pain include the patient's age and the anatomic location of the pain. |
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COMPLEMENTARY AND
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba is a commonly used herbal product that may be effective in the treatment of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, intermittent claudication, and tinnitus. |
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| 781 | Inside AFP | |
| 785 | Definitions for Evidence Labels in AFP | |
| 789 | Newsletter | |
| 793 | Quantum Sufficit | |
| 797 | Clinical Quiz | |
| 802 | Letters to the Editor | |
| 811 | Editorials
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| 814 | Change-of-Address Form | |
| 817 | CME Calendar | |
| 843 | Diary from a Week in Practice | |
| 849 |
Cochrane for Clinicians:
Putting Evidence into Practice
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Clinical Evidence
Concise:
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| 933 | Photo Quiz | |
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POEMs and Tips from Other Journals
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Definition of POEMs | |
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| 975 | Curbside Consultation
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| 977 | Medical Services | |
| 978 | Classified Information | |
| 986 | Therapeutic Index | |
Cover illustration by Michael Kress-Russick, Madison,
Wis.
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