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| 285 | Dysmenorrhea
Most patients who present with menstrual pain can be treated empirically for a presumptive diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the initial treatment of choice. Oral contraceptives and other hormonal therapies can be considered, and some physical, and complementary and alternative medicine approaches may be effective.  |
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| 299 | Undiagnosed Vitamin D Deficiency in the Hospitalized
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Vague musculoskeletal complaints in hospitalized, critically ill patients may be attributed to multiple underlying disease processes rather than a deficiency of vitamin D. However, failure to diagnose an underlying vitamin D deficiency places the patient at risk for continued pain, weakness, secondary hyperparathyroidism, osteomalacia, and bone fractures.  |
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Editorial: "Vitamin D Deficiency-The Once and Present Epidemic,” p. 241 |
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| 305 | Management of Epistaxis
Although epistaxis usually responds to compression, treatment options such as topical vasoconstriction, cautery, or packing must be considered when bleeding persists. |
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| 315 | Selecting Medications for the Treatment of Urinary
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The first step in the evaluation of patients with urinary incontinence is to rule out reversible conditions, conditions requiring special evaluation, and overflow bladder. Pelvic muscle exercises are the best treatment for urge incontinence; medications can be an effective adjunct. Many treatments are available for stress incontinence, but it is unclear which treatment is best. |
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| 333 | From the U.S.
Preventive Services Task Force
• Screening for Visual Impairment in Children Younger Than Five Years: Recommendation Statement |
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STEPS
• Omalizumab (Xolair) for Treatment of Asthma |
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| 221 | Inside AFP | ||||
| 241 | Editorials
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| 238 | Quantum Sufficit | ||||
| 276 | Diary from a Week in Practice | ||||
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| 225 | Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy in AFP | ||||
| 233 | Clinical Quiz | ||||
| 251 | Correction | ||||
| 254 | CME Calendar | ||||
| 275 | Change-of-Address Form | ||||
| 281 | List of Reviewers | ||||
| 358 | Definition of POEMs | ||||
| 382 | Levels-of-Evidence Labels in AFP | ||||
| 388 | Classified Information | ||||
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