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| 1905 | Management of Cervical Cytologic Abnormalities
The American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology has developed consensus guidelines to advise physicians about the appropriate triage and management of women with abnormal cervical cytology results. The guidelines eliminate unnecessary clinical evaluations and decrease costs resulting from multiple follow-up visits.  |
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Editorial: "The 2001 ASCCP Management Guidelines for Cervical Cytology," p. 1866 |
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| 1921 | Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevention and Treatment of Common
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Early recognition and intervention are essential to slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease, maintaining quality of life, and improving outcomes. Aggressive control of blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and glycosylated hemoglobin concentration is critical. |
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Patient information: "Chronic Kidney Disease," p. 1929 |
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| 1935 | Diagnosis and Management of Multiple Sclerosis
Magnetic resonance imaging with gadolinium contrast can be helpful in diagnosing multiple sclerosis. Current disease-modifying drug therapies are partially effective in reducing exacerbations and may slow progression of disability. |
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| 1947 | Acute Shoulder Injuries
Keys to diagnosing a shoulder injury are understanding the anatomy, mechanisms of injury, typical physical and radiologic findings, approach to management, and indications for referral. The essential points of clavicle fractures, humeral head fractures, rotator cuff tears, and acromioclavicular injuries are reviewed. |
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• Screening for Syphilis Infection: Recommendation Statement |
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| 1971 | POEMs and Tips from Other Journals | ||||
| 2011 | Practice Guidelines
• ACC/AHA Release Guidelines on Management of Patients with STEMI: Hospital and Long-Term Management • Updated CDC Influenza Vaccination Recommendations • Strategy to Strengthen Safeguards for Children Treated with Antidepressants • Risk of Recurrent Stroke with Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Aneurysm |
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| 1966 | Point-of-Care Guides
• Prognosis for Patients Undergoing Coronary Angioplasty |
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| 1845 | Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy in AFP | ||||
| 1853 | Clinical Quiz | ||||
| 1883 | CME Calendar | ||||
| 1932 | Levels-of-Evidence Labels in AFP | ||||
| 1987 | Definition of POEMs | ||||
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This article exemplifies the AAFP 2004 Annual
Clinical Focus on aging.|
Cover illustration © 2004 Todd Buck, Lombard, Ill. |
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Copyright © 2004 by the American
Academy of Family Physicians. |