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| 1529 | Evaluation of Chronic Dyspnea
Establishing an accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of dyspnea is essential to treatment and management.  |
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Patient information: "Why Am I Short of Breath?” p. 1538 |
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| 1545 | Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Common Source of Knee Pain
Iliotibial band syndrome is a common knee injury caused by inflammation of the distal portion of the iliotibial band. This syndrome can lead to cessation of exercise, and treatment can be extremely challenging. |
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| 1555 | Evidence-Based Prenatal Care: Part II. Third-Trimester Care and
Prevention of Infectious Diseases
Pregnant women should be offered screening for infections such as asymptomatic bacteriuria, syphilis, rubella, and hepatitis B as well as human immunodeficiency virus infection. High-risk patients also should be tested for gonorrhea, hepatitis C, and chlamydial infection. Women should be offered screening for group B streptococcal infection at 35 to 37 weeks' gestation. Screening for gestational diabetes remains controversial. |
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Patient information: "Infections During Pregnancy: What You Should Know,” p. 1561 |
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| 1563 | Indications and Recommendations for Pacemaker Therapy
Pacemaker therapy can be prescribed for a variety of reasons, including sinus node dysfunction and acquired atrioventricular block. It also is effective in preventing and treating some tachyarrhythmias and neurocardiogenic syncope. |
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| 1575 | From the U.S.
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| 1581 | STEPS
• Ethinyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel (Seasonale) for Oral Contraception |
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| 1482 | Editorials
• Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis: Recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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| 1460 | Levels-of-Evidence Labels in AFP | ||||
| 1465 | Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy in AFP | ||||
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