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COVER ARTICLE
Prevention and Treatment of Overweight in Children and Adolescents

ANGELA FOWLER-BROWN, M.D., M.P.H., and LEILA C. KAHWATI, M.D., M.P.H.
Overweight in childhood and adolescence is an important public health issue because of its rapidly increasing prevalence and multiple associated adverse medical and social consequences. Family physicians should focus on early intervention and counseling strategies to help patients overcome being overweight. Interventions should be tailored to the patient and involve the entire family.

2599

Hemolytic Anemia

GURPREET DHALIWAL, M.D., PATRICIA A. CORNETT, M.D., and LAWRENCE M. TIERNEY, JR., M.D.
Hemolysis, which is defined as a shortened red blood cell life span, most frequently presents as anemia. Hemolytic anemia is caused by a number of acquired and inherited conditions.

2609

PRACTICAL THERAPEUTICS
Diastolic Heart Failure: Challenges of Diagnosis and Treatment
CECELIA GUTIERREZ, M.D.

, and DANIEL G. BLANCHARD, M.D.

Diastolic heart failure, a major cause of morbidity and mortality, is difficult to distinguish from systolic heart failure. Doppler echocardiography is best for confirming the diagnosis. Pharmacologic treatment should focus on normalizing blood pressure, promoting regression of left ventricular hypertrophy, avoiding tachycardia, treating congestion, and maintaining normal atrial contraction.

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Club Drugs: MDMA, Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Rohypnol, and Ketamine

PAUL M. GAHLINGER, M.D., PH.D., M.P.H.
Club drugs are used commonly to enhance social intimacy and sensory stimulation and as "date-rape" drugs. Because of the variations in manufacturing of these drugs, they can easily cause overdose by excessive central nervous system stimulation or depression.

Patient information: "Club Drugs-Myths and Risks," p. 2627

2628

Sialorrhea: A Management Challenge

NEIL G. HOCKSTEIN, M.D., DANIEL S. SAMADI, M.D., KRISTIN GENDRON, M.D., and STEVEN D. HANDLER, M.D.
Sialorrhea (drooling or excessive salivation) is a condition that causes many medical and psychosocial complications. A team approach to management is most appropriate.

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