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COVER ARTICLE:
OFFICE PROCEDURES An Approach to Interpreting Spirometry
Basic spirometry can be performed in the family physician's office with relative ease and inexpensive equipment. Knowledge of appropriate reference values is essential. A simplified and stepwise method is key to interpreting spirometry.  |
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Palmoplantar Hyperhidrosis: A Therapeutic Challenge
Treatment options for patients with palmoplantar hyperhidrosis include topical and systemic agents, iontophoresis, and botulinum toxin type A injections, with surgical sympathectomy reserved for use in severe cases. Although the safety and effectiveness of treatments have improved in recent years, side effects and compensatory sweating are still common, potentially serious problems. |
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Patient information: "Sweaty Hands and Feet," p. 1121 | ||||
| 1123 | Urticaria and Angioedema: A Practical Approach
Diagnosis of urticaria and angioedema can be challenging, especially if symptoms are chronic or minimally responsive to therapy. A thorough medical history, physical examination, and methodical investigation are necessary to uncover diagnostic clues. |
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Gastric Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is the preferred modality for evaluation of patients suspected of having gastric cancer. Accurate staging is important for prognosis and appropriate treatment. |
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Patient information: "What Should I Know About Stomach Cancer?" p. 1145 | ||||
| 1147 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
Left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea in infants and children can cause failure to thrive, poor academic performance, behavior problems, enuresis and, in severe cases, cardiopulmonary disease. Treatment options include antibiotics, continuous positive airway pressure, weight loss in overweight children, and adenotonsillectomy. |
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Patient information: "Sleep Apnea in Children," p. 1159 | ||||
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PRACTICAl
THERAPEUTICS Common Intestinal Parasites
Intestinal parasites can cause significant morbidity and mortality throughout the world, particularly in undeveloped countries and patients with comorbid conditions. Intestinal parasites that remain prevalent in the United States include Enterobius vermicularis, Giardia lamblia, Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus, and Entamoeba histolytica. |
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CLINCAL
PHARMACOLOGY Practical Selection of Antiemetics
Treatment of nausea and vomiting involves correcting the underlying cause when possible. With an understanding of the pathophysiology of nausea and the mechanisms of antiemetics, family physicians can improve the cost-effectiveness and efficacy of therapy. |
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Patient information: "Nausea and Vomiting," p. 1176 | ||||
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