September 15, 2006 Table of Contents
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| 956 | Guidelines for the Use of Antibiotics in Acute Upper Respiratory
Infections
DAVID M. WONG, D.O., DEAN A. BLUMBERG, M.D., and LISA G. LOWE, M.D., M.P.H. This article provides a summary
of existing guidelines for appropriate prescribing of antibiotics in patients
with acute upper respiratory tract infections such as otitis media, bacterial
rhinosinusitis, group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis, and
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Patient information: "When Antibiotics Can Help," p. 969 | ||||
| 971 | Tight Control of Type 1 Diabetes: Recommendations for
Patients
STEPHEN HAVAS, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., and THOMAS DONNER, M.D. Physicians can help patients with
type 1 diabetes improve their outcomes by teaching them how to control their
blood glucose levels and how to prevent and control risk factors for
cardiovascular disease.
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Patient information: "Type 1 Diabetes: What You Should Know," p. 983 | ||||
| 985 | Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults
RICHARD COLGAN, M.D., LINDSAY E. NICOLLE, M.D., ANDREW MCGLONE, M.D., and THOMAS M. HOOTON, M.D. With the increase of
antimicrobial resistance, it is important not to treat patients with
asymptomatic bacteriuria unless there is evidence of benefit. Treating
asymptomatic bacteriuria in patients with diabetes, older persons, patients
with or without indwelling catheters, or patients with spinal cord injuries has
not been shown to improve outcomes.
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| 991 | Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: An Emerging Health Risk
SAMIYA RAZZAQ, M.D. Children with hemolytic uremic
syndrome generally present with gastroenteritis complaints such as abdominal
pain or tenderness, nausea and vomiting, fever, and anemia.
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Patient information: "Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome," p. 998 |
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Keeping Up to Date |
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| 1014 | STEPS
• Rotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral, Pentavalent (RotaTeq) for Prevention of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis |
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| 1019 | POEMs and Tips from Other Journals | ||||
| 1039 | Practice Guidelines | ||||
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Answering Clinical Questions |
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| 917 | Clinical Quiz | ||||
| 1001 | Point-of-Care Guides
• Predicting Short-term Risk of Stroke After TIA |
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| 1005 | Putting Prevention Into Practice
• Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip |
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| 1011 | Photo Quiz | ||||
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Commentary |
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| 901 | Inside AFP | ||||
| 921 | Letters to the Editor | ||||
| 924 | Editorials
• Transgender Care Resources for Family Physicians |
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Medicine and Society |
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| 909 | Newsletter | ||||
| 913 | Quantum Sufficit | ||||
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Patient Information |
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| 969 | When Antibiotics Can Help | ||||
| 983 | Type 1 Diabetes | ||||
| 998 | Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome | ||||
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Reader Services |
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| 906 | Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy in AFP | ||||
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| 970 | Change-of-Address Form | ||||
| 1008 | Evidence-Based Medicine Glossary | ||||
| 1051 | Classified Information | ||||
| Information for Authors |
This article is included as part of this issue's continuing medical
education (CME) activity. See "Clinical Quiz," p.
917.
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 reviewed systematically by an AAFP-approved source.
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