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| 1685 | Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in Adults: Part I.
Evaluation
Diagnosing acute bacterial rhinosinusitis is difficult because the signs and symptoms are similar to those of prolonged viral upper respiratory infection. Part I of this two-part article focuses on the evaluation of patients using recommended clinical criteria.  |
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Editorial: "Rhinosinusitis: What Is the Desired Outcome?" p. 1642 |
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| 1697 | Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in Adults: Part II.
Treatment
Although most patients with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis recover quickly without them, antibiotics should be considered for use in patients with prolonged or severe symptoms. Part II of this two-part article reviews treatment options. |
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| 1713 | Tympanometry
Tympanometry provides useful quantitative information about the presence of fluid in the middle ear, mobility of the middle ear system, and ear canal volume. It may be helpful in diagnosing otitis media with effusion and acute otitis media but usually cannot differentiate between the two. |
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| 1723 | Childhood Bullying: Implications for Physicians
Bullying can lead to serious academic, social, emotional, and legal problems. Parents, teachers, and health care professionals must become more adept at identifying possible victims and bullies. Physicians can identify at-risk patients, screen for psychiatric comorbidities, counsel families about the problem, and advocate for bullying prevention in their communities. |
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Patient information: "Bullying," p. 1729 |
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| 1731 | Common Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss
Over-the-counter dietary supplements to treat obesity appeal to many patients who desire a "magic bullet" for weight loss. Asking patients about supplement use and understanding the evidence for the efficacy, safety, and quality of these supplements are critical when counseling patients about weight loss. |
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| 1761 | POEMs and Tips from Other Journals | ||||
| 1800 | Practice
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• ACC/AHA Release Guidelines on Management of Patients with STEMI: Hospital and Long-Term Management • Management of Postterm Pregnancy |
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| 1680 | Cochrane for
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• Interventions for Impetigo • Donepezil in the Treatment of Vascular Dementia • NSAIDs vs. Opiates for Pain in Acute Renal Colic |
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| 1743 | Putting
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• Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions in Primary Care to Reduce Alcohol Misuse |
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| 1750 | FPIN's Clinical
Inquiries
• Screening Mammography in Women 40 to 49 Years of Age |
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| 1757 | Photo Quiz | ||||
| 1813 | Curbside
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• Completing and Signing the Death Certificate |
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| 1646 | Letters to the Editor | ||||
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| 1630 | Quantum Sufficit | ||||
| 1677 | Diary from a Week in Practice | ||||
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| 1621 | Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy in AFP | ||||
| 1629 | Levels-of-Evidence Labels in AFP | ||||
| 1633 | Clinical Quiz | ||||
| 1651 | CME Calendar | ||||
| 1709 | Change-of-Address Form | ||||
| 1774 | Definition of POEMs | ||||
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| Information for Authors |
This article is included as part of this issue's continuing medical
education (CME) activity. See "Clinical Quiz," p.
1633.
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criteria for evidence-based continuing medical education (EB CME). EB CME is
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