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COVER ARTICLE:
PRACTICAL THERAPEUTICS Common Stress Fractures
Family physicians frequently treat patients who have stress fractures, injuries commonly associated with participation in sports that involve running, jumping, or repetitive stress.  |
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COMPLEMENTARY AND
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Panax ginseng
Panax ginseng is a safe, well-tolerated herbal medicine that may be used in the treatment of a variety of conditions. Potential beneficial effects include improvements in psychologic function, immune system function, and conditions associated with diabetes. |
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PROBLEM-ORIENTED
DIAGNOSIS Tremor
The most common movement disorder is tremor, a rhythmic, involuntary, oscillatory movement of body parts. The best tools for diagnosing and classifying tremor syndromes are a thorough history and physical examination. |
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| 1555 | School
Refusal in Children and Adolescents
School refusal often is associated with comorbid psychiatric disorders. Family physicians should identify problems early and make appropriate interventions to prevent further problems in children and adolescents who refuse to go to school. |
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Patient information: "What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Go to School," p. 1563 | ||||
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CLINICAL
COMMENTARY Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Message from the National Diabetes Education Program
WARREN-BOULTON, R.N., M.S.N.  Patients
with diabetes have demonstrated a significant lack of knowledge of the link
between diabetes and cardiovascular disease. By increasing awareness of
cardiovascular risk factors, physicians can help reduce morbidity and mortality
in patients with diabetes.
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Editorial: "Strategies to Improve Diabetes Care," p. 1500 | ||||
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OFFICE
PROCEDURES Repair of Obstetric Perineal Lacerations
Effective repair of obstetric perineal lacerations requires a knowledge of perineal anatomy and surgical technique. Sequelae of these lacerations include chronic perineal pain, dyspareunia, urinary incontinence, and fecal incontinence. |
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This article exemplifies the AAFP 2003 Annual Clinical Focus on prevention
and health promotion.
This
article is included as part of this issue's continuing medical education (CME)
activity. See "Clinical Quiz," p. 1477.
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