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COVER ARTICLE: PRACTICAL
THERAPEUTICS New Contraceptive Options
Almost one half of pregnancies in the United States are unintended. To address problems related to the underuse or incorrect use of contraceptives, several new and effective forms of contraception have been introduced in the past five years.  |
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Editorial: "New Contraceptive Options: Patient Adherence and Satisfaction," p. 811 | ||||
| 865 | The Newborn
Foot
A quick yet thorough examination of a newborn's feet can reveal several potentially correctable deformities. |
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| 875 | A New
View of Occult and Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Although many investigative techniques for determining the source of gastrointestinal bleeding are available, each method has drawbacks. Most patients benefit from a thorough examination that visualizes as much of the bowel as possible. |
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| 885 | Poisoning,
Envenomation, and Trauma from Marine Creatures
More family physicians across the country are seeing patients with injuries or illnesses caused by sea creatures. Possible scenarios include everything from toxic poisoning to violent trauma. |
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Patient information: "Sea Creature Injuries and Fish Poisoning," p. 893 | ||||
| 896 | OFFICE PROCEDURES
Regional Anesthesia for Office Procedures: Part II. Extremity and Inguinal Area Surgeries
Familiarity with anatomic landmarks is key to successfully blocking nerves in surgical procedures of the extremities and perineum. |
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