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| 699 | Care of Cancer
Survivors
Cancer survivors are susceptible to recurrence of the disease, as well as medical, developmental, and psychologic problems that can be caused by cancer treatments. Family physicians should continue to follow these patients and provide preventive medicine, including immunizations, cancer screening, and nutrition and exercise advice.  |
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| 717 | Management of
Cluster Headache
Although there are effective treatments for cluster headache, such as oxygen, sumatriptan, and verapamil, they are not being used enough because these headaches are difficult to diagnose. |
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| 733 | Treatment of
Panic Disorder
Evidence-based reviews have shown that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants are equally effective in the treatment of panic disorder. Cognitive behavior therapy also is effective, especially when used in combination with antidepressants. Benzodiazepines are less effective than antidepressants and cognitive behavior therapy, but are useful in some patients. |
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| 743 | Diagnostic
Approach to Palpitations
Patients with palpitations often present to their family physician with concerns about irregular or rapid beating of the heart. The family physician plays an important role in determining the etiology of the palpitations, monitoring the heart for abnormal rhythms, initiating timely treatment, and referring the patient to a cardiologist if warranted. |
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| 759 | From the U.S.
Preventive Services Task Force
Screening for Ovarian Cancer |
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| 639 | Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy in AFP | ||||
| 647 | Clinical Quiz | ||||
| 664 | Correction | ||||
| 666 | CME Calendar | ||||
| 726 | Levels-of-Evidence Labels in AFP | ||||
| 795 | 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.
647.
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