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| 1061 | Asthma Update: Part II. Medical Management
Updated guidelines for the treatment of asthma recommend inhaled corticosteroids as first-line treatment in all patients with persistent asthma. Other medications, such as cromolyn, theophylline, and leukotriene-receptor antagonists, should have a more limited role in the management of asthma. Combination therapy with an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting beta2 agonist is superior to all other combinations and to higher dosages of inhaled corticosteroids alone.  |
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| 1071 | Management of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Normal pressure hydrocephalus is an uncommon cause of dementia but is often treatable. Removing excess fluid from the brain may alleviate symptoms such as gait instability, dementia, and urinary incontinence. |
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Patient information:"Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: What It Is and How It's Treated," p. 1085 |
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| 1091 | Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults:
Part II. Glomerular Filtration Rate, Proteinuria, and Other Markers
 Glomerular filtration rate is the
best overall index of kidney function. It should be estimated using prediction
equations that take into account the serum creatinine concentration and some or
all of these variables: age, sex, race, and body size. In most circumstances,
proteinuria can be detected and monitored with untimed (spot) urine samples
rather than 24-hour urine collections.
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| 1101 | Efficient Identification of Adults with Depression and
Dementia
Serial testing with a brief questionnaire
followed by a more detailed questionnaire (if the first test is positive) is a
good strategy for detecting major depressive episodes in primary care settings.
Although routine screening for dementia in older adults is not recommended,
cognitive function should be assessed when impairment is suspected.
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| 1113 | From the U.S.
Preventive Services Task Force
• Screening for Hepatitis C in Adults: Recommendation Statement |
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| 1121 | STEPS
• Telithromycin (Ketek) for Respiratory Tract Infections |
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Practice Guidelines
• Recommendations for Prescribing New Antiepileptic Drugs • Influenza Vaccination Among Health Care Workers • Updated Guideline on Jaundice in Newborns • Treatment of Infants with HIV-1 Infection • Behavioral Interventions to Modify Physical Activity • Preventive Services Selector Tool for PDAs • Consumer Advisory on Colloidal Silver Products |
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| 1007 | Inside AFP | ||||
| 1026 |
Editorials
• How Family Physicians Can Help Spread "The Heart Truth" |
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| 1031 | Letters
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• Treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Can Be Complex • AFP Policy on Using Generic and Brand Names for Drugs • Learning Deficits May Account for Cases of School Phobia |
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| 1018 | Quantum Sufficit | ||||
| 1035 | Graham Center
One-Pagers
• The Importance of Having Health Insurance and a Usual Source of Care |
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| 1008 | Levels-of-Evidence Labels in AFP | ||||
| 1011 | Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy in AFP | ||||
| 1023 | Clinical Quiz | ||||
| 1037 | CME Calendar | ||||
| 1139 | POEMs Explained | ||||
| 1164 | Change-of-Address Form | ||||
| 1177 | Classified Information | ||||
| Information for Authors |
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