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691 Pediatric Vision Screening for the Family Physician
PETER BRODERICK, M.D.
Many vision-threatening conditions in infants and small children can be detected by using simple methods in the office, such as Snellen visual acuity testing, corneal light reflex examination and cover-uncover testing. The earlier that amblyopia and strabismus are detected, the better the visual recovery and the long-term prognosis.

Patient information: "Strabismus (Cross-Eyes)," p. 703

707 Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
ROBERT SLACK, B.SC., F.R.C.S., and GRANT BATES, B.SC., F.R.C.S.
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a minimally invasive procedure used to restore normal function of the paranasal sinuses. It is indicated for use in patients with acute recurrent or chronic rhinosinusitis in whom medical treatment has failed.

721 Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome
MICHAEL K. MAGILL, M.D., and ANTHONY SURUDA, M.D., M.P.H.
Multiple chemical sensitivity is a difficult-to-manage syndrome in which the patient attributes a wide array of symptoms to low-level chemical exposure, but no organic pathology can be identified.

731 External Cephalic Version
ANDREW S. COCO, M.D., M.S., and STEPHANIE D. SILVERMAN, M.D.
The use of external cephalic version has increased in recent years because of its strong safety record and a success rate of about 65 percent. It is a skill easily acquired by family physicians and should be a routine part of obstetric practice.

Patient information: "What Can I Do if My Baby Is Breech?," p. 744

749 Practical Therapeutics
Heat-Related Illnesses
MICHAEL W. BARROW, M.D., and KATHERINE A. CLARK, D.O.
Heat illness can be prevented by ensuring adequate hydration and adjusting activity levels based on environmental conditions. Rapid cooling improves the prognosis in patients with heat-related illness.

Patient information: "Preventing Heat Illnesses," p. 759

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691	Pediatric Vision Screening for the Family Physician PETER BRODERICK, M.D. Many vision-threatening conditions in infants and small children can be detected by using simple methods in the office, such as Snellen visual acuity testing, corneal light reflex examination and cover-uncover testing. The earlier that amblyopia and strabismus are detected, the better the visual recovery and the long-term prognosis.
	Patient information: "Strabismus (Cross-Eyes)," p. 703
707	Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ROBERT SLACK, B.SC., F.R.C.S., and GRANT BATES, B.SC., F.R.C.S. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a minimally invasive procedure used to restore normal function of the paranasal sinuses. It is indicated for use in patients with acute recurrent or chronic rhinosinusitis in whom medical treatment has failed.
721	Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome MICHAEL K. MAGILL, M.D., and ANTHONY SURUDA, M.D., M.P.H. Multiple chemical sensitivity is a difficult-to-manage syndrome in which the patient attributes a wide array of symptoms to low-level chemical exposure, but no organic pathology can be identified.
731	External Cephalic Version ANDREW S. COCO, M.D., M.S., and STEPHANIE D. SILVERMAN, M.D. The use of external cephalic version has increased in recent years because of its strong safety record and a success rate of about 65 percent. It is a skill easily acquired by family physicians and should be a routine part of obstetric practice.
	Patient information: "What Can I Do if My Baby Is Breech?," p. 744
749	Practical Therapeutics Heat-Related Illnesses MICHAEL W. BARROW, M.D., and KATHERINE A. CLARK, D.O. Heat illness can be prevented by ensuring adequate hydration and adjusting activity levels based on environmental conditions. Rapid cooling improves the prognosis in patients with heat-related illness.
	Patient information: "Preventing Heat Illnesses," p. 759