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	Articles
2543	Cover Article: CardioVascular Medicine Update Contemporary Management of Angina: Part I. Risk Assessment DIANE R. ZANGER, M.D., ALLEN J. SOLOMON, M.D., and BERNARD J. GERSH, M.B., CH.B., D.PHIL. Determining the level of risk is important early in the course of coronary artery disease to identify patients who require percutaneous or surgical treatment and patients who will benefit most from medical therapy.
2555	Practical Therapeutics Management of Acute Gastroenteritis in Children DAVID M. BURKHART, M.D. Most children with acute gastroenteritis can be managed safely and cost-effectively with only pediatric oral rehydration solutions. Hospitalization and an extensive work-up are rarely required.
	Patient information: "Treating Gastroenteritis and Dehydration in Your Child," p. 2565
2569	Case Studies in Partner Violence A.E. EYLER, M.D., and MARIAN COHEN, A.C.S.W. Family physicians can play a crucial role in detecting domestic violence and preventing further injury.
2583	Marijuana: Medical Implications JOHN R. HUBBARD, M.D., PH.D., SHARONE E. FRANCO, M.D., and EMMANUEL S. ONAIVI, PH.D. Because of the long half-life of marijuana, persons who use it may be predisposed to adverse incidents and cognitive difficulties for days after the feeling of acute intoxication fades.
	Patient information: "Adverse Effects of Marijuana," p. 2593
2599	Radiologic Decision-Making Acute Knee Injuries: Use of Decision Rules for Selective Radiograph Ordering HOWARD B. TANDETER, M.D., PESACH SHVARTZMAN, M.D., and MAX A. STEVENS, M.D. The application of decision rules for the selective use of radiographs in patients with acute knee injuries may reduce health costs without increasing adverse outcomes.
2613	Diabetes Care Update Oral Pharmacologic Management of Type 2 Diabetes MATTHEW C. RIDDLE, M.D. Clear targets for glycemic control have been established, and new oral agents are now available. Because different classes of agents have additive therapeutic effects but independent side effects, combinations of agents may be highly effective.

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	Departments
2473	Inside AFP
2481	Newsletter
2485	Quantum Sufficit
2489	Clinical Quiz
2498	Editorials Reframing Our Approach to Domestic Violence: The Cyclic Batterer Syndrome We Repeat, 30 Years Later: ORT for Acute Diarrheal Disease Is "In"
2504	Letters to the Editor Treatment Choices for Plantar Fasciitis Use of Intravenous Colchicine for Podagra Delusions of Parasitosis Resources for Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Surgical Options for Male Pattern Baldness Folic Acid Requirements for Women of Childbearing Age
2516	CME Calendar
2534	Diary from a Week in Practice
2623	Photo Quiz
2630	Conference Highlights
2640	Tips from Other Journals
2690	Family Practice International
2693	Curbside Consultation
2698	Special Medical Reports AAFP and AAP Issue a Practice Parameter on the Management of Minor Closed Head Injury in Children
2706	Clinical Briefs
2714	Physician's Bookshelf
2717	Information for Authors Author statements form: p. 2719
2720	Medical Products and Services
2721	Classified Information

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