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COVER ARTICLE:
PRACTICAL THERAPEUTICS DVT and Pulmonary Embolism: Part I. Diagnosis
Approximately 75 percent of patients who develop venous thromboembolism have at least one established risk factor. A well-validated clinical prediction rule can be used to determine the probability of deep venous thrombosis. A clinical prediction rule for pulmonary embolism is most helpful when used in conjunction with subsequent evaluations.  |
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PRACTICAL
THERAPEUTICS DVT and Pulmonary Embolism: Part II. Treatment and Prevention
Unfractionated heparin followed by warfarin is the mainstay of treatment for deep venous thrombosis. Subcutaneously administered low-molecular-weight heparin is as effective as unfractionated heparin. Treatment of pulmonary embolism is similar to that of deep venous thrombosis. |
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Spondyloarthropathies
The spondyloarthropathies are inflammatory arthritides that share certain genetic predisposing factors and clinical features. Inflammatory back pain is common in affected patients, and enthesitis is the basic pathologic lesion. |
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| 2863 | Craniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis can occur alone or as a syndrome, the most common of which are Apert's syndrome and Crouzon's disease. The diagnosis relies on physical examination, plain radiography, and computed tomography. |
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| 2875 | Metabolic Syndrome: Time for Action
Metabolic syndrome will soon become the number one risk factor for heart disease. Effective interventions include diet, exercise, and judicious use of pharmacologic agents to address specific risk factors such as abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and lipid abnormalities. |
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Patient information: "Matablic Syndrome: What Is It and What Can I Do About It?" p.2887 | ||||
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| 2741 | Inside AFP | |
| 2745 | Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy in AFP | |
| 2749 | Newsletter | |
| 2753 | Quantum Sufficit | |
| 2757 | Clinical Quiz | |
| 2764 | Letters to the Editor | |
| 2776 | Editorials | |
| 2785 | CME Calendar | |
| 2814 | Diary from a Week in Practice | |
| 2822 |
Cochrane for Clinicians: Putting Evidence into Practice COCHRANE BRIEFS |
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| 2891 | U.S. Preventive
Services Task Force: Recommendation Statement
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| 2895 | Levels-of-Evidence Labels in AFP | |
| 2896 | Point-of-Care
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| 2901 | STEPS
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| 2903 | Photo Quiz | |
| 2905 | POEMs and Tips from Other Journals | |
| 2912 | Definition of POEMs | |
| 2929 | Practice
Guidelines
Editorial: "Otitis Media with Effusion Clinical Practice Guideline," p. 2776 |
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| 2933 | Clinical Briefs | |
| 2935 | Change-of-Address Form | |
| 2937 | Classified Information | |
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| Cover illustration © 2004 Michael Kress-Russick, Madison, Wis. |
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Copyright © 2004 by the American
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