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| 869 | Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults:
Part I. Definition, Disease Stages, Evaluation, Treatment, and Risk
Factors
 Early identification and treatment of chronic disease can prevent or
delay some adverse outcomes. It is important to identify patients who are at
risk for developing chronic kidney disease.
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Editorial: "Creating Practice Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease: An Insider's View," p. 823 |
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| 879 | Diagnosis and Management of Scaphoid Fractures
A high index of suspicion of scaphoid fracture and a thorough history and physical examination are necessary because the fracture may not be visible on early imaging. Snuffbox tenderness is highly sensitive for fracture; scaphoid compression pain and tenderness of the scaphoid tubercle are more specific tests. |
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| 893 | Asthma Update: Part I. Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Prevention of
Disease Progression
Despite updated evidence-based guidelines from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, diagnosing and classifying patients with asthma remain challenging. Written action plans for patients are recommended, and monitoring of peak expiratory flow may offer further benefits. Inhaled corticosteroids are safe for use in children, but it is not known whether these agents can alter disease progression. |
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| 899 | Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Infants and Children
The cause of community-acquired pneumonia in infants and children is often difficult to determine. Laboratory tests are seldom helpful, especially in outpatients. The age of the child and the findings of the history and physical examination are the best information for diagnosing this illness and determining its cause. |
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| 864 | Cochrane
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| 917 | FPIN's
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| 817 | Letters
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| 801 | Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy in AFP | ||||
| 813 | Clinical Quiz | ||||
| 830 | CME Calendar | ||||
| 886 | Levels-of-Evidence Labels in AFP | ||||
| 925 | Patient
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| 947 | POEMs Explained | ||||
| 987 | Change-of-Address Form | ||||
| 988 | Classified Information | ||||
| Information for Authors |
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article exemplifies the AAFP 2004 Annual Clinical Focuson aging.
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included as part of this issue's continuing medical education (CME) activity.
See "Clinical Quiz."
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continuing medical education (EB CME). EB CME is clinical content presented
with practice recommendations supported by evidence that has been
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