Articles

583 Health Maintenance for Postmenopausal Women

SHOBHA S. RAO, MD; MAULSHREE SINGH, MD; MEHJABIN PARKAR, MD; and RADHA SUGUMARAN, MD

Because the incidence of conditions such as coronary artery disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, breast cancer, and colon cancer increases after menopause, physicians should address preventive health care measures with postmenopausal patients and encourage appropriate screening tests. Hormone therapy may be considered for managing menopausal symptoms.

Patient information: "Menopause: What You Should Know," p. 593

597 Evaluation of Short and Tall Stature in Children

BENJAMIN U. NWOSU, MD, and MARY M. LEE, MD

Accurate serial height measurements documented over time on a growth chart are key in detecting abnormal growth patterns in children. The diagnostic evaluation is based on a patient history, physical examination, and targeted laboratory studies.

605 Shoulder Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis and Management

PETER J. MILLETT, MD, MSc; REUBEN GOBEZIE, MD; and ROBERT E. BOYKIN, MD

Diagnosis of shoulder osteoarthritis can be made with a patient history, physical examination, and radiography. Mild degenerative shoulder disease can be treated with pharmacotherapy and physical therapy, whereas severe cases may require surgery.

Patient information: "Shoulder Osteoarthritis: Treating Your Pain," p. 612

615 Role of the Primary Care Physician in Hodgkin Lymphoma

CRAIG GLASS, MD

Patients with Hodgkin lymphoma often present with painless lymphadenopathy, but they may have numerous other symptoms. Complications include recurrence of lymphoma and treatment-related problems.

Patient information: "Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Cancer of the Lymph Nodes," p. 625

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Keeping Up to Date

639 Tips from Other Journals

652 Practice Guidelines

• GLAD-PC Steering Group Releases Guidelines for the Management of Adolescent Depression in Primary Care

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Answering Clinical Questions

559 CME Quiz

579 Cochrane for Clinicians

• Alendronate for Fracture Prevention in Postmenopause

• Induction of Labor at or Beyond Term

634 FPIN's Clinical Inquiries

• Effect of Antiepileptic Drugs on Oral Contraceptives

637 Photo Quiz

648 Curbside Consultation

• Communicating Effectively with Transgender Patients

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Commentary

544 Inside AFP

554 AFP Journal Club

562 Letters to the Editor

• Physicians Should Be Aware of Patient's Disease Progression

• Approaching the Conversation of End-of-Life Treatment Options

565 Editorials

• Potential Toxicity of Synthetic Chemicals: What You Should Know About Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals

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Medicine and Society

551 AAFP News Now: AFP Edition

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Patient Information

593 Menopause

612 Shoulder Osteoarthritis

625 Hodgkin Lymphoma

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537 Evidence-Based Medicine Glossary

568 CME Center

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