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	Articles
1531	Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Cancer JOHN NAITOH, M.D., REBECCA L. ZEINER, M.D., and JEAN B. DEKERNION, M.D. Universal prostate cancer screening is a matter of controversy because of the lack of scientific evidence showing that early detection decreases morbidity and mortality. Treatment options include radical prostatectomy, radiotherapy and watchful waiting.
	Patient information: "Screening for Prostate Cancer," p. 1541;
	Patient information: "Treatment Choices for Prostate Cancer," p. 1545
1551	Clinical Pharmacology Calcium Channel Antagonists: Morbidity and Mortality - What's the Evidence? ROBERT J. STRAKA, PHARM.D., AMY L. SWANSON, PHARM.D., and DAVID PARRA, PHARM.D. Recent reports of the potentially harmful effects of calcium channel antagonists in hypertensive patients must be critically evaluated to allow clinicians to make sound clinical decisions about the use of these agents in the treatment of hypertension.
1566	SIDS: Counseling Parents to Reduce the Risk JOHN L. CARROLL, M.D., and ELLEN S. SISKA The incidence of sudden infant death syndrome is on the decline, largely as a result of public education campaigns in recent years. Risk-reduction measures that appear to be beneficial are placing healthy infants to sleep in the supine position, avoiding passive smoke exposure and optimizing crib safety.
1573	Evaluation and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in Children SYED M. AHMED, M.D., M.P.H., D.PH., and STEVEN K. SWEDLUND, M.D. Controversy continues regarding the appropriate management of urinary tract infections in children. Aggressive diagnostic and treatment strategies should be reserved for use in patients who are at higher risk for renal scarring and complications.
	Patient information: "When Your Child Has a UTI," p. 1583
1589	Management of Seizures and Epilepsy WILLIAM J. MARKS, JR., M.D., and PAUL A. GARCIA, M.D. Successful management of patients with seizures includes accurate diagnosis and appropriate use of medications. New medications and surgical treatments may help patients who do not respond to conventional therapy.
	Patient information: "Managing Your Epilepsy," p. 1603
1611	Office Procedures Office Management of Bartholin Gland Cyst and Abscesses D. ASHLEY HILL, M.D., and JORGE J. LENSE, M.D. Bartholin gland cysts and abscesses can often be effectively managed in the office or emergency department. A number of proven treatment options are available.
	Patient information: "What is a Bartholin Gland Cyst?," p. 1619
1623	Practical Therapeutics Recognition and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder MARK F. EDDY, PH.D., and GORDON S. WALBROEHL, M.D. Although once considered resistant to treatment, obsessive-compulsive disorder can be effectively managed with behavioral and/or pharmacologic therapy.
	Patient information: "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: What It Is and How It's Treated," p. 1632

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