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ARTICLE Serum Tumor Markers
Tumor markers are most useful for monitoring response to therapy and detecting early cancer recurrence. With the exception of prostate-specific antigen, tumor markers do not have sufficient sensitivity or specificity for use in screening. |
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PHARMACOLOGY Ivermectin Use in Scabies
Although standard topical agents are effective in treating many patients with scabies infection, oral ivermectin is an effective alternative. |
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| 1103 | Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
Lumbar puncture is performed frequently in primary care. Properly interpreted tests can make cerebrospinal fluid a key tool in the diagnosis of a variety of diseases. Proper evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid depends on knowing which tests to order, the normal value ranges for the patient's age, and the limitations of the tests. |
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PRACTICAL
THERAPEUTICS The Nature and Management of Labor Pain: Part I. Nonpharmacologic Pain Relief
Increased availability of nonpharmacologic methods of pain relief such as warm water baths, continuous caregiver support, and sterile-water injections could provide effective alternatives for women in labor. |
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Editorial: "Management of Labor Pain: Promoting Patient Choice," p. 1023 | ||||
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PRACTICAL
THERAPEUTICS The Nature and Management of Labor Pain: Part II. Pharmacologic Pain Relief
Parenteral opioids and epidural analgesia are the most commonly used methods of labor pain relief in the United States, despite some questions about safety and efficacy. Nitrous oxide and paracervical block could provide a wider range of pain-relief options for women in labor. |
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| 1125 | Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Hearing Loss
More than 28 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. The diagnosis of hearing loss includes determination of the type of loss--conductive, sensorineural, or both. |
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| 1135 | Pruritus
Pruritus is common in skin disorders such as xerotic eczema, atopic dermatitis, and allergic contact dermatitis. In some patients, however, it may be a sign of an underlying systemic disease. |
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PROBLEM-ORIENTED DIAGNOSIS Diagnostic Approach to Polyarticular Joint Pain
A thorough history and a complete physical examination are essential in narrowing the many possible causes of polyarticular joint pain. Clinical factors that can be helpful in achieving a specific diagnosis include disease chronology, inflammation, distribution, extra-articular manifestations, disease course, and patient demographics. |
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