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| 1105 | Mildly Elevated Liver Transaminase Levels in the Asymptomatic
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Mild elevations in alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase levels can reveal serious underlying conditions or have transient and benign etiologies. Family physicians can determine the potential causes of liver transaminase elevations and initiate appropriate management strategies.  |
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| 1115 | Treatment of Vertigo
Common causes of vertigo include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, acute vestibular neuronitis or labyrinthitis, Ménière's disease, migraine, and anxiety disorders. In most cases, vertigo can be diagnosed clinically and treated in the primary care setting. |
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Patient information: "Vertigo-A Type of Dizziness," p. 1129 |
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| 1137 | Treatment of Cholesterol Abnormalities
Treatment with cholesterol-lowering drugs decreases cardiovascular events, but a reduction in all-cause mortality has been found only in patients with preexisting coronary heart disease. The only dietary intervention associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality is the Mediterranean diet. |
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Patient information: "What Should I Know About Cholesterol?" p. 1147 |
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| 1153 | Urinalysis: A Comprehensive Review
Urinalysis provides clues in the diagnosis of calculi, urinary tract infection, and malignancy. The dipstick test can detect conditions such as hematuria and proteinuria. Identification of casts, cells, crystals, and bacteria by microscopic examination may help physicians diagnose a variety of conditions. |
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| 1165 | From the U.S.
Preventive Services Task Force
Lung Cancer Screening: Recommendation Statement |
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| 1169 | Point-of-Care
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| 1046 | Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy in AFP | ||||
| 1059 | Clinical Quiz | ||||
| 1072 | Levels-of-Evidence Labels in AFP | ||||
| 1074 | CME Calendar | ||||
| 1127 | Change-of-Address Form | ||||
| 1181 | 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.
1853.
This logo designates clinical content that conforms to
AAFP criteria for evidence-based continuing medical education (EB CME). EB CME
is clinical content presented with practice recommendations supported by
evidence that has been systematically reviewed by an AAFP-approved source.
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Cover illustration Todd Buck, Lombard, Ill. |
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