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Volume 58 Index

July-December 1998


Key to Index Abbreviations
curb con Curbside Consultation
diary Diary from a Week in Practice
ed Editorial
FDA FDA Perspective
let Letter to the Editor
med rep Special Medical Report
med soc Medicine and Society
photo Photo Quiz
res stu voice Resident and Student Voice

accidental death

pictures of fatal bedrail entrapment (let), November 15, p. 1755

adolescents

ileoileal intussusception with a leading Meckel's diverticulum (let), September 1, p. 659

pregnant teen: defusing a family crisis (curb con), November 1, p. 1680

use of evidence-based studies in the application of GAPS (let), November 1, p. 1550

adoption

family physician and international adoption (ed), December, p. 1958

primary care of international adoptees (article), December, p. 2025

AIDS

AIDS patient's right to refuse life-sustaining treatment (curb con), December, p. 2161

alcohol abuse

management of withdrawal syndromes and relapse prevention in drug and alcohol dependence (article), July, p. 139

smoking cessation in recovering alcoholics (let), October 15, p. 1304

alcohol withdrawal syndrome

management of withdrawal syndromes and relapse prevention in drug and alcohol dependence (article), July, p. 139

allergy

measles, mumps, rubella vaccine and allergy to egg (let), September 15, p. 863

multiple chemical sensitivity (ed), September 1, p. 652

multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome (article), September 1, p. 721

waist no time (photo), October 1, p. 1185

alternative medicine

herbal 'health' products: what family physicians need to know (article), October 1, p. 1133

herbal medicines and the family physician (ed), October 1, p. 1064

Alzheimer's disease

advances in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (article), November 1, p. 1511

new drugs for Alzheimer's disease (article), October 1, p. 1175

aminoglycosides

aminoglycosides: a practical review (article), November 15, p. 1811

single daily dosing of aminoglycosides (ed), November 15, p. 1747

analgesia

complications of epidural analgesia during labor (ed), November 15, p. 1743

epidural analgesia during labor (article), November 15, p. 1785

guidelines from the American Geriatric Society target management of chronic pain in older persons (med rep), October 1, p. 1213

anemia

CDC issues guidelines for prevention, detection and treatment of iron deficiency (med rep), October 15, p. 1475

iron deficiency anemia: what's the cause? (photo), September 1, p. 761

anger

understanding anger in parents of dying children (curb con), October 1, p. 1211

ankle

tibiofibular diastasis in the injured ankle (let), September 15, p. 864

antibiotics

ACOG releases report on antimicrobial therapy in pregnancy (med rep), October 15, p. 1477

acute sinusitis: a cost-effective approach to diagnosis and treatment (article), November 15, p. 1795

aminoglycosides: a practical review (article), November 15, p. 1811

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part I. Otitis media and acute sinusitis (article), October 1, p. 1113

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part II. Cough, pharyngitis and the common cold (article), October 15, p. 1335

bronchodilator therapy in patients with acute bronchitis (let), October 15, p. 1303

drug treatment for URIs: back to the drawing board (ed), October 1, p. 1066

single daily dosing of aminoglycosides (ed), November 15, p. 1747

use of antibiotics in patients with acute bronchitis (let), October 15, p. 1303

use of systemic tetracyclines in women who are lactating (let), October 15, p. 1306

anticoagulation

anticoagulation in elderly persons: a call for wider use (ed), July, p. 39

drugs for conversion of atrial fibrillation (article), August, p. 471

indications for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (article), July, p. 130

warfarin therapy for elderly persons with atrial fibrillation (let), July, p. 45

antidepressants

practical management of treatment-resistant depression (article), December, p. 2059

antihypertensive therapy

current hypertension control is just not good enough (ed), October 15, p. 1292

treatment of hypertension: insights from the JNC­VI report (article), October 15, p. 1323

antimicrobial therapy

ACOG releases report on antimicrobial therapy in pregnancy (med rep), October 15, p. 1477

antiretroviral therapy

NIH panel identifies 11 principles for HIV therapy (med rep), September 1, p. 783

recommendations for the use of antiretroviral drugs in pregnant women infected with HIV (med rep), July, p. 261

anxiety disorder

psychiatric review of symptoms: a screening tool for family physicians (article), November 1, p. 1617

arrhythmia

drugs for conversion of atrial fibrillation (article), August, p. 471

indications for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (article), July, p. 130

asthma

breathing space (photo), November 15, p. 1829

new strategies in the medical management of asthma (article), July, p. 89

respiratory arrest after peak expiratory flow measurements (let), September 1, p. 662

athletes

heat-related illnesses (article), September 1, p. 749

sickle cell trait and sudden death in athletes (let), November 15, p. 1760

atrial fibrillation

anticoagulation in elderly persons: a call for wider use (ed), July, p. 39

drugs for conversion of atrial fibrillation (article), August, p. 471

indications for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (article), July, p. 130

warfarin therapy for elderly persons with atrial fibrillation (let), July, p. 45

behavior modification

all thumbs (photo), November 1, p. 1647

beta blockers

carvedilol: the new role of beta blockers in congestive heart failure (article), November 1, p. 1627

biopsy

lymphadenopathy: differential diagnosis and evaluation (article), October 15, p. 1313

birthmarks

Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a review (article), August, p. 405

blood pressure

current hypertension control is just not good enough (ed), October 15, p. 1292

postexercise systolic blood pressure response: clinical application to the assessment of ischemic heart disease (article), October 1, p. 1126

treatment of hypertension: insights from the JNC­VI report (article), October 15, p. 1323

bone disease

new devices diagnose osteoporosis without x-rays (FDA), September 15, p. 995

bowel

constipation in the elderly (article), September 15, p. 907

Richter's hernia with bowel perforation (let), August, p. 352

breast cancer

breast cancer in older women (article), October 1, p. 1163

impact of family physicians on mammography screening (ed), September 15, p. 854

breast feeding

use of systemic tetracyclines in women who are lactating (let), October 15, p. 1306

bronchitis

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part II. Cough, pharyngitis and the common cold (article), October 15, p. 1335

bronchodilator therapy in patients with acute bronchitis (let), October 15, p. 1303

office approach to the diagnosis of chronic cough (article), December, p. 2015

use of antibiotics in patients with acute bronchitis (let), October 15, p. 1303

bronchodilator therapy

bronchodilator therapy in patients with acute bronchitis (let), October 15, p. 1303

buprenorphine

NIH consensus panel advocates increased access to treatment for opiate addiction (med rep), September 1, p. 786

cancer

breast cancer in older women (article), October 1, p. 1163

prostate cancer screening (ed), August, p. 342

prostate cancer screening: more harm than good? (article), August, p. 432

radical prostatectomy in the treatment of prostate cancer (let), December, p. 1972

recognizing neoplastic skin lesions: a photo guide (article), September 15, p. 873

cardiac trauma

respiratory arrest after peak expiratory flow measurements (let), September 1, p. 662

cardiovascular disease

AHA updates guidelines for carotid endarterectomy (med rep), November 15, p. 1898

anticoagulation in elderly persons: a call for wider use (ed), July, p. 39

cardiovascular risk profiling in blacks: don't forget the lipids (ed), November 1, p. 1541

carvedilol: the new role of beta blockers in congestive heart failure (article), November 1, p. 1627

current hypertension control is just not good enough (ed), October 15, p. 1292

current status of cardiac rehabilitation (article), November 15, p. 1778

drugs for conversion of atrial fibrillation (article), August, p. 471

indications for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (article), July, p. 130

postexercise systolic blood pressure response: clinical application to the assessment of ischemic heart disease (article), October 1, p. 1126

treatment of hypertension: insights from the JNC­VI report (article), October 15, p. 1323

warfarin therapy for elderly persons with atrial fibrillation (let), July, p. 45

carotid endarterectomy

AHA updates guidelines for carotid endarterectomy (med rep), November 15, p. 1898

carvedilol

carvedilol: the new role of beta blockers in congestive heart failure (article), November 1, p. 1627

chemical dependency

management of syndromes and relapse prevention in drug and alcohol dependence (article), July, p. 139

smoking cessation in recovering alcoholics (let), October 15, p. 1304

chemical sensitivity

multiple chemical sensitivity (ed), September 1, p. 652

multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome (article), September 1, p. 721

chest pain

breathing space (photo), November 15, p. 1829

chicken-pox

vicious path of varicella in a family (let), August, p. 351

children

AAP issues policy statement on parental discipline of children (med rep), September 15, p. 1001

AAP releases hepatitis C screening recommendations (med rep), October 1, p. 1218

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part 1. Otitis media and acute sinusitis (article), October 1, p. 1113

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part II. Cough, pharyngitis and the common cold (article), October 15, p. 1335

assessment of abnormal growth curves (article), July, p. 153

drug treatment for URIs: back to the drawing board (ed), October 1, p. 1066

effectiveness of drugs in the pediatric population (FDA), September 15, p. 996

evaluating proteinuria in children (article), October 1, p. 1145

gastroenteritis in children: principles of diagnosis and treatment (article), November 15, p. 1769

Gomco circumcision: common problems and solutions (article), September 15, p. 891

Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a review (article), August, p. 405

ileoileal intussusception with a leading Meckel's diverticulum (let), September 1, p. 659

pediatric vision screening for the family physician (article), September 1, p. 691

understanding anger in parents of dying children (curb con), October 1, p. 1211

vicious path of varicella in a family (let), August, p. 351

cholesterol

cardiovascular risk profiling in blacks: don't forget the lipids (ed), November 1, p. 1541

chronic cough

bronchodilator therapy in patients with acute bronchitis (let), October 15, p. 1303

chronic cough (photo), December, p. 2093

office approach to the diagnosis of chronic cough (article), December, p. 2015

use of antibiotics in patients with acute bronchitis (let), October 15, p. 1303

chronic pain

guidelines from the American Geriatric Society target management of chronic pain in older persons (med rep), October 1, p. 1213

circumcision

Gomco circumcision: common problems and solutions (article), September 15, p. 891

colds

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part II. Cough, pharyngitis and the common cold (article), October 15, p. 1335

bronchodilator therapy in patients with acute bronchitis (let), October 15, p. 1303

office approach to the diagnosis of chronic cough (article), December, p. 2015

use of antibiotics in patients with acute bronchitis (let), October 15, p. 1303

congestive heart failure

carvedilol: the new role of beta blockers in congestive heart failure (article), November 1, p. 1627

current status of cardiac rehabilitation (article), November 15, p. 1778

constipation

constipation in the elderly (article), September 15, p. 907

contraception

appropriate use of the intrauterine device (article), December, p. 2077

IUDs: time for a renaissance (ed), December, p. 1963

oral contraceptive use during the perimenopausal years (article), October 15, p. 1373

use of evidence-based studies in the application of GAPS (let), November 1, p. 1550

coronary artery disease

cardiovascular risk profiling in blacks: don't forget the lipids (ed), November 1, p. 1541

current status of cardiac rehabilitation (article), November 15, p. 1778

postexercise systolic blood pressure response: clinical application to the assessment of ischemic heart disease (article), October 1, p. 1126

corrections

combination antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection (article), October 1, p. 1084

cultural aspects of caring for refugees (med soc), July, p. 52

drugs for conversion of atrial fibrillation (article), October 15, p. 1306

high-altitude medicine (article), September 15, p. 867

hyperparathyroidism (article), July, p. 52

management of withdrawal syndromes and relapse prevention in drug and alcohol dependence (article), September 15, p. 867

preterm labor: diagnosis and treatment (article), September 15, p. 867

SIDS: counseling parents to reduce the risk (article), July, p. 52

slipped capital femoral epiphysis (pat ed), July, p. 52

corticosteroids

different look at corticosteroids (article), August, p. 443

cough

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part II. Cough, pharyngitis and the common cold (article), October 15, p. 1335

chronic cough (photo), December, p. 2093

office approach to the diagnosis of chronic cough (article), December, p. 2015

counseling

dealing with loss in multiple pregnancies (let), December, p. 1969

management of female sexual assault (article), September 15, p. 920

management of withdrawal syndromes and relapse prevention in drug and alcohol dependence (article), July, p. 139

pregnant teen: defusing a family crisis (curb con), November 1, p. 1680

use of evidence-based studies in the application of GAPS (let), November 1, p. 1550

cutaneous neoplasm

recognizing neoplastic skin lesions: a photo guide (article), September 15, p. 873

cutaneous vascular lesions

Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a review (article), July, p. 405

cytochrome P450

use of cytochrome P450 and prolonged prothrombin time (let), October 1, p. 1070

deafness

cost of treating deaf and hard-of-hearing patients (let), September 1, p. 659

death

dealing with loss in multiple pregnancies (let), December, p. 1969

death pronouncement: survival tips for residents (res stu voice), July, p. 284

pictures of fatal bedrail entrapment (let), November 15, p. 1755

role of the family physician in hospice care (let), October 15, p. 1305

understanding anger in parents of dying children (curb con), October 1, p. 1211

deep venous thrombosis

drugs for conversion of atrial fibrillation (article), August, p. 471

dementia

advances in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (article), November 1, p. 1511

new drugs for Alzheimer's disease (article), October 1, p. 1175

senile dementia of the Binswanger's type (article), December, p. 2068

depression

practical management of treatment-resistant depression (article), December, p. 2059

psychiatric review of symptoms: a screening tool for family physicians (article), November 1, p. 1617

using DSM-IV primary care version: a guide to psychiatric diagnosis in primary care (article), October 15, p. 1347

dermatitis

waist no time (photo), October 1, p. 1185

dermatology

chronic papular eruption of the skin (photo), July, p. 199

different look at corticosteroids (article), August, p. 443

diffuse papular eruption (photo), October 15, p. 1463

recognizing neoplastic skin lesions: a photo guide (article), September 15, p. 873

waist no time (photo), October 1, p. 1185

diabetes mellitus

diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus: new criteria (article), October 15, p. 1355

new diabetes guidelines: a closer look at the evidence (ed), October 15, p. 1287

simplifying the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (ed), October 15, p. 1290

diagnostic imaging

new devices diagnose osteoporosis without x-rays (FDA), September 15, p. 995

dietary supplements

consistent claims for dietary supplements (FDA), September 15, p. 998

discipline

AAP issues policy statement on parental discipline of children (med rep), September 15, p. 1001

donepezil

advances in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (article), November 1, p. 1511

new drugs for Alzheimer's disease (article), October 1, p. 1175

DOT

DOT examinations: practical aspects and regulatory review (article), August, p. 415

driving

DOT examinations: practical aspects and regulatory review (article), August, p. 415

drug abuse

management of withdrawal syndromes and relapse prevention in drug and alcohol dependence (article), July, p. 139

NIH consensus panel advocates increased access to treatment for opiate addiction (med rep), September 1, p. 786

drug approvals

effectiveness of drugs in the pediatric population (FDA), September 15, p. 996

FDA approves thalidomide for Hansen's disease (FDA), September 15, p. 997

keeping abreast of new drug approvals and labeling changes (FDA), September 15, p. 995

drug labeling

effectiveness of drugs in the pediatric population (FDA), September 15, p. 996

keeping abreast of new drug approvals and labeling changes (FDA), September 15, p. 995

DSM-IV

using DSM-IV primary care version: a guide to psychiatric diagnosis in primary care (article), October 15, p. 1347

dyspnea

breathing space (photo), November 15, p. 1829

ear

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part 1. Otitis media and acute sinusitis (article), October 1, p. 1113

eating disorder

psychiatric review of symptoms: a screening tool for family physicians (article), November 1, p. 1617

echinacea

herbal 'health' products: what family physicians need to know (article), October 1, p. 1133

herbal medicines and the family physician (ed), October 1, p. 1064

egg allergy

measles, mumps, rubella vaccine and allergy to egg (let), September 15, p. 863

elderly

advances in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (article), November 1, p. 1511

anticoagulation in elderly persons: a call for wider use (ed), July, p. 39

breast cancer in older women (article), October 1, p. 1163

constipation in the elderly (article), September 15, p. 907

guidelines from the American Geriatric Society target management of chronic pain in older persons (med rep), October 1, p. 1213

heat-related illnesses (article), September 1, p. 749

home health care (article), November 1, p. 1608

Medicare-financed home health care (ed), November 1, p. 1542

new drugs for Alzheimer's disease (article), October 1, p. 1175

role of the family physician in hospice care (let), October 15, p. 1305

senile dementia of the Binswanger's type (article), December, p. 2068

warfarin therapy for elderly persons with atrial fibrillation (let), July, p. 45

endoscopic ultrasonography

functional endoscopic sinus surgery (article), September 1, p. 707

enzymes

use of cytochrome P450 and prolonged prothrombin time (let), October 1, p. 1070

ephedrine

herbal 'health' products: what family physicians need to know (article), October 1, p. 1133

herbal medicines and the family physician (ed), October 1, p. 1064

epidural analgesia

complications of epidural analgesia during labor (ed), November 15, p. 1743

epidural analgesia during labor (article), November 15, p. 1785

erythema nodosum leprosum

FDA approves thalidomide for Hansen's disease (FDA), September 15, p. 997

estrogen

oral contraceptive use during the perimenopausal years (article), October 15, p. 1373

examination

DOT examinations: practical aspects and regulatory review (article), August, p. 415

exercise

heat-related illnesses (article), September 1, p. 749

exertional collapse

heat-related illnesses (article), September 1, p. 749

external cephalic version

external cephalic version (article), September 1, p. 731

eye

pediatric vision screening for the family physician (article), September 1, p. 691

family practice

AAFP/ACOG educational and practice guidelines (ed), July, p. 38

death pronouncement: survival tips for residents (res stu voice), July, p. 284

family physician and international adoption (ed), December, p. 1958

herbal 'health' products: what family physicians need to know (article), October 1, p. 1133

herbal medicines and the family physician (ed), October 1, p. 1064

hospitalist concept: another dangerous trend (ed), August, p. 339

hospitalists and the family physician (ed), August, p. 336

impact of family physicians on mammography screening (ed), September 15, p. 854

office approach to the diagnosis of chronic cough (article), December, p. 2015

pediatric vision screening for the family physician (article), September 1, p. 691

pregnant teen: defusing a family crisis (curb con), November 1, p. 1680

primary care of international adoptees (article), December, p. 2025

psychiatric review of symptoms: a screening tool for family physicians (article), November 1, p. 1617

relationship between the patient and the medical student (let), October 15, p. 1305

role of the family physician in hospice care (let), October 15, p. 1305

sarcoidosis: a primary care review (article), December, p. 2041

using DSM-IV primary care version: a guide to psychiatric diagnosis in primary care (article), October 15, p. 1347

FDA approvals

effectiveness of drugs in the pediatric population (FDA), September 15, p. 996

keeping abreast of new drug approvals and labeling changes (FDA), September 15, p. 995

new devices diagnose osteoporosis without x-rays (FDA), September 15, p. 995

fetal surveillance

common peripartum emergencies (article), November 1, p. 1593

intrauterine growth restriction: identification and management (article), August, p. 453

intrauterine growth retardation (article), October 15, p. 1384

feverfew

herbal 'health' products: what family physicians need to know (article), October 1, p. 1133

herbal medicines and the family physician (ed), October 1, p. 1064

foot injury

Lisfranc injury of the foot: a commonly missed diagnosis (article), July, p. 118

garlic

herbal 'health' products: what family physicians need to know (article), October 1, p. 1133

herbal medicines and the family physician (ed), October 1, p. 1064

gastroenteritis

gastroenteritis in children: principles of diagnosis and treatment (article), November 15, p. 1769

Ginkgo biloba

herbal 'health' products: what family physicians need to know (article), October 1, p. 1133

herbal medicines and the family physician (ed), October 1, p. 1064

glucose

diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus: new criteria (article), October 15, p. 1355

new diabetes guidelines: a closer look at the evidence (ed), October 15, p. 1287

simplifying the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (ed), October 15, p. 1290

Gomco clamp

Gomco circumcision: common problems and solutions (article), September 15, p. 891

growth rate

assessment of abnormal growth curves (article), July, p. 153

gynecology

AAFP/ACOG educational and practice guidelines (ed), July, p. 38

appropriate use of the intrauterine device (article), December, p. 2077

common peripartum emergencies (article), November 1, p. 1593

complications of epidural analgesia during labor (ed), November 15, p. 1743

epidural analgesia during labor (article), November 15, p. 1785

intrauterine growth restriction: identification and management (article), August, p. 453

intrauterine growth retardation (article), October 15, p. 1384

IUDs: time for a renaissance (ed), December, p. 1963

management of female sexual assault (article), September 15, p. 920

treatment strategies for premenstrual syndrome (article), July, p. 183

Hansen's disease

FDA approves thalidomide for Hansen's disease (FDA), September 15, p. 997

health care

consistent claims for dietary supplements (FDA), September 15, p. 998

cost of treating deaf and hard-of-hearing patients (let), September 1, p. 659

home health care (article), November 1, p. 1608

hospitalist concept: another dangerous trend (ed), August, p. 339

hospitalists and the family physician (ed), August, p. 336

Medicare-financed home health care (ed), November 1, p. 1542

NIH panel identifies 11 principles for HIV therapy (med rep), September 1, p. 783

relationship between the patient and the medical student (let), October 15, p. 1305

role of the family physician in hospice care (let), October 15, p. 1305

U.S. Public Health Service updates guidelines for HIV prophylaxis in health care workers (med rep), December, p. 2165

hearing loss

cost of treating deaf and hard-of-hearing patients (let), September 1, p. 659

heart disease

AHA updates guidelines for carotid endarterectomy (med rep), November 15, p. 1898

anticoagulation in elderly persons: a call for wider use (ed), July, p. 39

cardiovascular risk profiling in blacks: don't forget the lipids (ed), November 1, p. 1541

carvedilol: the new role of beta blockers in congestive heart failure (article), November 1, p. 1627

current hypertension control is just not good enough (ed), October 15, p. 1292

current status of cardiac rehabilitation (article), November 15, p. 1778

drugs for conversion of atrial fibrillation (article), August, p. 471

indications for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (article), July, p. 130

postexercise systolic blood pressure response: clinical application to the assessment of ischemic heart disease (article), October 1, p. 1126

treatment of hypertension: insights from the JNC­VI report (article), October 15, p. 1323

warfarin therapy for elderly persons with atrial fibrillation (let), July, p. 45

heat-related illnesses

heat-related illnesses (article), September 1, p. 749

Henoch-Schönlein purpura

Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a review (article), August, p. 405

hepatitis

AAP releases hepatitis C screening recommendations (med rep), October 1, p. 1218

herbal medicine

herbal 'health' products: what family physicians need to know (article), October 1, p. 1133

herbal medicines and the family physician (ed), October 1, p. 1064

hernia

Richter's hernia with bowel perforation (let), August, p. 352

HIV

NIH panel identifies 11 principles for HIV therapy (med rep), September 1, p. 783

recommendations for the use of antiretroviral drugs in pregnant women infected with HIV (med rep), July, p. 261

U.S. Public Health Service updates guidelines for HIV prophylaxis in health care workers (med rep), December, p. 2165

hormone replacement therapy

oral contraceptive use during the perimenopausal years (article), October 15, p. 1373

hospice care

home health care (article), November 1, p. 1608

Medicare-financed home health care (ed), November 1, p. 1542

role of the family physician in hospice care (let), October 15, p. 1305

hospitalists

hospitalist concept: another dangerous trend (ed), August, p. 339

hospitalists and the family physician (ed), August, p. 336

hospitalization

pictures of fatal bedrail entrapment (let), November 15, p. 1755

hyperglycemia

diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus: new criteria (article), October 15, p. 1355

new diabetes guidelines: a closer look at the evidence (ed), October 15, p. 1287

simplifying the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (ed), October 15, p. 1290

hyperlipidemia

diffuse papular eruption (photo), October 15, p. 1463

hypertension

current hypertension control is just not good enough (ed), October 15, p. 1292

treatment of hypertension: insights from the JNC­VI report (article), October 15, p. 1323

immigrants

family physician and international adoption (ed), December, p. 1958

primary care of international adoptees (article), December, p. 2025

immunization

ACIP issues recommendations to eliminate measles, rubella and congenital rubella syndrome and to control mumps (med rep), November 1, p. 1682

advisory committee on immunization practices issues recommendations for the 1998-99 influenza season (med rep), August, p. 567

family physician and international adoption (ed), December, p. 1958

measles, mumps, rubella vaccine and allergy to egg (let), September 15, p. 863

primary care of international adoptees (article), December, p. 2025

travel medicine: helping patients prepare for trips abroad (article), August, p. 383

vaccinations in adults: missed opportunities (ed), September 15, p. 850

immunology

different look at corticosteroids (article), August, p. 443

infants

Gomco circumcision: common problems and solutions (article), September 15, p. 891

ileoileal intussusception with a leading Meckel's diverticulum (let), September 1, p. 659

infection

AAP releases hepatitis C screening recommendations (med rep), October 1, p. 1218

acute sinusitis: a cost-effective approach to diagnosis and treatment (article), November 15, p. 1795

aminoglycosides: a practical review (article), November 15, p. 1811

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part 1. Otitis media and acute sinusitis (article), October 1, p. 1113

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part II. Cough, pharyngitis and the common cold (article), October 15, p. 1335

breathing space (photo), November 15, p. 1829

diagnosis and management of common tinea infections (article), July, p. 163

drug treatment for URIs: back to the drawing board (ed), October 1, p. 1066

lymphadenopathy: differential diagnosis and evaluation (article), October 15, p. 1313

novel technique to remove the common dog tick (let), August, p. 354

recommendations for the use of antiretroviral drugs in pregnant women infected with HIV (med rep), July, p. 261

single daily dosing of aminoglycosides (ed), November 15, p. 1747

vicious path of varicella in a family (let), August, p. 351

inflammatory bowel disease

management of inflammatory bowel disease (article), January 1, p. 58

influenza

advisory committee on immunization practices issues recommendations for the 1998-99 influenza season (med rep), August, p. 567

vaccinations in adults: missed opportunities (ed), September 15, p. 850

international adoption

family physician and international adoption (ed), December, p. 1958

primary care of international adoptees (article), December, p. 2025

intrauterine device

appropriate use of the intrauterine device (article), December, p. 2077

IUDs: time for a renaissance (ed), December, p. 1963

intrauterine growth

intrauterine growth restriction: identification and management (article), August, p. 453

intrauterine growth retardation (article), October 15, p. 1384

intussusception

ileoileal intussusception with a leading Meckel's diverticulum (let), September 1, p. 659

iron deficiency

CDC issues guidelines for prevention, detection and treatment of iron deficiency (med rep), October 15, p. 1475

iron deficiency anemia: what's the cause? (photo), September 1, p. 761

joint injuries

diagnosis of acromioclavicular joint dislocations (let), October 15, p. 1298

Lisfranc injury of the foot: a commonly missed diagnosis (article), July, p. 118

tibiofibular diastasis in the injured ankle (let), September 15, p. 864

labor

complications of epidural analgesia during labor (ed), November 15, p. 1743

epidural analgesia during labor (article), November 15, p. 1785

lactation

use of systemic tetracyclines in women who are lactating (let), October 15, p. 1306

lead poisoning

occupational lead poisoning (let), October 1, p. 1070

leprosy

FDA approves thalidomide for Hansen's disease (FDA), September 15, p. 997

lesions

diffuse papular eruption (photo), October 15, p. 1463

FDA approves thalidomide for Hansen's disease (FDA), September 15, p. 997

levo-alpha acetyl-methadol (LAAM)

NIH consensus panel advocates increased access to treatment for opiate addiction (med rep), September 1, p. 786

lipid disorder

cardiovascular risk profiling in blacks: don't forget the lipids (ed), November 1, p. 1541

Lisfranc injury

Lisfranc injury of the foot: a commonly missed diagnosis (article), July, p. 118

liver disease

AAP releases hepatitis C screening recommendations (med rep), October 1, p. 1218

lung disease

massive pericardial effusion in sarcoidosis (let), September 1, p. 660

sarcoidosis: a primary care review (article), December, p. 2041

lymphadenopathy

lymphadenopathy: differential diagnosis and evaluation (article), October 15, p. 1313

lymphoma

understanding anger in parents of dying children (curb con), October 1, p. 1211

mammography

breast cancer in older women (article), October 1, p. 1163

impact of family physicians on mammography screening (ed), September 15, p. 854

maternity

AAFP/ACOG educational and practice guidelines (ed), July, p. 38

measles, mumps, rubella

ACIP issues recommendations to eliminate measles, rubella and congenital rubella syndrome and to control mumps (med rep), November 1, p. 1682

measles, mumps, rubella vaccine and allergy to egg (let), September 15, p. 863

Meckel's diverticulum

ileoileal intussusception with a leading Meckel's diverticulum (let), September 1, p. 659

medical care

acute sinusitis: a cost-effective approach to diagnosis and treatment (article), November 15, p. 1795

management of female sexual assault (article), September 15, p. 920

management of withdrawal syndromes and relapse prevention in drug and alcohol dependence (article), July, p. 139

new strategies in the medical management of asthma (article), July, p. 89

treatment strategies for premenstrual syndrome (article), July, p. 183

menopause

oral contraceptive use during the perimenopausal years (article), October 15, p. 1373

mental health

practical management of treatment-resistant depression (article), December, p. 2059

pseudoneurologic symptoms in post-traumatic stress disorder (let), December, p. 1970

senile dementia of the Binswanger's type (article), December, p. 2068

using DSM-IV primary care version: a guide to psychiatric diagnosis in primary care (article), October 15, p. 1347

methadone

NIH consensus panel advocates increased access to treatment for opiate addiction (med rep), September 1, p. 786

multiple pregnancy

dealing with loss in multiple pregnancies (let), December, p. 1969

mumps

ACIP issues recommendations to eliminate measles, rubella and congenital rubella syndrome and to control mumps (med rep), November 1, p. 1682

measles, mumps, rubella vaccine and allergy to egg (let), September 15, p. 863

myocardial infarction

cardiovascular risk profiling in blacks: don't forget the lipids (ed), November 1, p. 1541

current status of cardiac rehabilitation (article), November 15, p. 1778

drugs for conversion of atrial fibrillation (article), August, p. 471

indications for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (article), July, p. 130

postexercise systolic blood pressure response: clinical application to the assessment of ischemic heart disease (article), October 1, p. 1126

nail disorders

all thumbs (photo), November 1, p. 1647

pits (photo), August, p. 489

naltrexone

NIH consensus panel advocates increased access to treatment for opiate addiction (med rep), September 1, p. 786

narcotics

NIH consensus panel advocates increased access to treatment for opiate addiction (med rep), September 1, p. 786

neoplasia

recognizing neoplastic skin lesions: a photo guide (article), September 15, p. 873

neurologic disorder

pseudoneurologic symptoms in post-traumatic stress disorder (let), December, p. 1970

nursing home

pictures of fatal bedrail entrapment (let), November 15, p. 1755

nutrition

consistent claims for dietary supplements (FDA), September 15, p. 998

obstetrics

AAFP/ACOG educational and practice guidelines (ed), July, p. 38

ACOG releases report on antimicrobial therapy in pregnancy (med rep), October 15, p. 1477

common peripartum emergencies (article), November 1, p. 1593

complications of epidural analgesia during labor (ed), November 15, p. 1743

dealing with loss in multiple pregnancies (let), December, p. 1969

epidural analgesia during labor (article), November 15, p. 1785

external cephalic version (article), September 1, p. 731

intrauterine growth restriction: identification and management (article), August, p. 453

intrauterine growth retardation (article), October 15, p. 1384

pregnant teen: defusing a family crisis (curb con), November 1, p. 1680

recommendations for the use of antiretroviral drugs in pregnant women infected with HIV (med rep), July, p. 261

occupational medicine

DOT examinations: practical aspects and regulatory review (article), August, p. 415

multiple chemical sensitivity (ed), September 1, p. 652

multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome (article), September 1, p. 721

occupational lead poisoning (let), October 1, p. 1070

recognizing occupational disease--taking an effective occupational history (article), September 15, p. 935

U.S. Public Health Service updates guidelines for HIV prophylaxis in health care workers (med rep), December, p. 2165

office procedures

Gomco circumcision: common problems and solutions (article), September 15, p. 891

oncology

different look at corticosteroids (article), August, p. 443

opiates

NIH consensus panel advocates increased access to treatment for opiate addiction (med rep), September 1, p. 786

oral contraceptives

oral contraceptive use during the perimenopausal years (article), October 15, p. 1373

osteoporosis

new devices diagnose osteoporosis without x-rays (FDA), September 15, p. 995

otitis media

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part 1. Otitis media and acute sinusitis (article), October 1, p. 1113

pain

different look at corticosteroids (article), August, p. 443

guidelines from the American Geriatric Society target management of chronic pain in older persons (med rep), October 1, p. 1213

parenting

AAP issues policy statement on parental discipline of children (med rep), September 15, p. 1001

patient information (see patient information subject index, p. 2211)

perimenopause

oral contraceptive use during the perimenopausal years (article), October 15, p. 1373

peripartum emergencies

common peripartum emergencies (article), November 1, p. 1593

pharyngitis

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part II. Cough, pharyngitis and the common cold (article), October 15, p. 1335

physician-patient relationship

relationship between the patient and the medical student (let), October 15, p. 1305

pneumonia

breathing space (photo), November 15, p. 1829

vaccinations in adults: missed opportunities (ed), September 15, p. 850

post-traumatic stress

pseudoneurologic symptoms in post-traumatic stress disorder (let), December, p. 1970

pregnancy

AAFP/ACOG educational and practice guidelines (ed), July, p. 38

ACOG releases report on antimicrobial therapy in pregnancy (med rep), October 15, p. 1477

common peripartum emergencies (article), November 1, p. 1593

complications of epidural analgesia during labor (ed), November 15, p. 1743

dealing with loss in multiple pregnancies (let), December, p. 1969

epidural analgesia during labor (article), November 15, p. 1785

external cephalic version (article), September 1, p. 731

intrauterine growth restriction: identification and management (article), August, p. 453

intrauterine growth retardation (article), October 15, p. 1384

pregnant teen: defusing a family crisis (curb con), November 1, p. 1680

recommendations for the use of antiretroviral drugs in pregnant women infected with HIV (med rep), July, p. 261

premenstrual syndrome

treatment strategies for premenstrual syndrome (article), July, p. 183

prevention

CDC issues guidelines for prevention, detection and treatment of iron deficiency (med rep), October 15, p. 1475

management of withdrawal syndromes and relapse prevention in drug and alcohol dependence (article), July, p. 139

travel medicine: helping patients prepare for trips abroad (article), August, p. 383

vaccinations in adults: missed opportunities (ed), September 15, p. 850

procedures

Gomco circumcision: common problems and solutions (article), September 15, p. 891

prophylaxis

U.S. Public Health Service updates guidelines for HIV prophylaxis in health care workers (med rep), December, p. 2165

prostate cancer

prostate cancer screening (ed), August, p. 342

prostate cancer screening: more harm than good? (article), August, p. 432

radical prostatectomy in the treatment of prostate cancer (let), December, p. 1972

proteinuria

evaluating proteinuria in children (article), October 1, p. 1145

psoriasis

pits (photo), August, p. 489

psychiatric disorders

multiple chemical sensitivity (ed), September 1, p. 652

multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome (article), September 1, p. 721

pseudoneurologic symptoms in post-traumatic stress disorder (let), December, p. 1970

psychiatric review of symptoms: a screening tool for family physicians (article), November 1, p. 1617

using DSM-IV primary care version: a guide to psychiatric diagnosis in primary care (article), October 15, p. 1347

psychosocial treatment

dealing with loss in multiple pregnancies (let), December, p. 1969

management of female sexual assault (article), September 15, p. 920

management of withdrawal syndromes and relapse prevention in drug and alcohol dependence (article), July, p. 139

practical management of treatment-resistant depression (article), December, p. 2059

pregnant teen: defusing a family crisis (curb con), November 1, p. 1680

primary care of international adoptees (article), December, p. 2025

use of evidence-based studies in the application of GAPS (let), November 1, p. 1550

using DSM-IV primary care version: a guide to psychiatric diagnosis in primary care (article), October 15, p. 1347

pulmonary disease

massive pericardial effusion in sarcoidosis (let), September 1, p. 660

sarcoidosis: a primary care review (article), December, p. 2041

purpura

Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a review (article), August, p. 405

radiographs

diagnosis of acromioclavicular joint dislocations (let), October 15, p. 1298

new devices diagnose osteoporosis without x-rays (FDA), September 15, p. 995

rape

management of female sexual assault (article), September 15, p. 920

rash

Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a review (article), August, p. 405

renal system

evaluating proteinuria in children (article), October 1, p. 1145

respiratory illness

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part 1. Otitis media and acute sinusitis (article), October 1, p. 1113

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part II. Cough, pharyngitis and the common cold (article), October 15, p. 1335

drug treatment for URIs: back to the drawing board (ed), October 1, p. 1066

new strategies in the medical management of asthma (article), July, p. 89

respiratory arrest after peak expiratory flow measurements (let), September 1, p. 662

rheumatologic disease

different look at corticosteroids (article), August, p. 443

rubella

ACIP issues recommendations to eliminate measles, rubella and congenital rubella syndrome and to control mumps (med rep), November 1, p. 1682

measles, mumps, rubella vaccine and allergy to egg (let), September 15, p. 863

sarcoidosis

massive pericardial effusion in sarcoidosis (let), September 1, p. 660

sarcoidosis: a primary care review (article), December, p. 2041

screening

AAP releases hepatitis C screening recommendations (med rep), October 1,
p. 1218

breast cancer in older women (article), October 1, p. 1163

cardiovascular risk profiling in blacks: don't forget the lipids (ed), November 1, p. 1541

diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus: new criteria (article), October 15, p. 1355

impact of family physicians on mammography screening (ed), September 15, p. 854

new diabetes guidelines: a closer look at the evidence (ed), October 15, p. 1287

pediatric vision screening for the family physician (article), September 1, p. 691

prostate cancer screening (ed), August, p. 342

prostate cancer screening: more harm than good? (article), August, p. 432

psychiatric review of symptoms: a screening tool for family physicians (article), November 1, p. 1617

simplifying the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (ed), October 15, p. 1290

sexual assault

management of female sexual assault (article), September 15, p. 920

sexually transmitted disease

AIDS patient's right to refuse life-sustaining treatment (curb con), December, p. 2161

management of female sexual assault (article), September 15, p. 920

use of evidence-based studies in the application of GAPS (let), November 1, p. 1550

sickle cell trait

sickle cell trait and sudden death in athletes (let), November 15, p. 1760

sinusitis

acute sinusitis: a cost-effective approach to diagnosis and treatment (article), November 15, p. 1795

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part 1. Otitis media and acute sinusitis (article), October 1, p. 1113

functional endoscopic sinus surgery (article), September 1, p. 707

skin biopsy

chronic papular eruption of the skin (photo), July, p. 199

skin cancer

recognizing neoplastic skin lesions: a photo guide (article), September 15, p. 873

skin conditions

chronic papular eruption of the skin (photo), July, p. 199

diagnosis and management of common tinea infections (article), July, p. 163

diffuse papular eruption (photo), October 15, p. 1463

FDA approves thalidomide for Hansen's disease (FDA), September 15, p. 997

Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a review (article), August, p. 405

recognizing neoplastic skin lesions: a photo guide (article), September 15, p. 873

waist no time (photo), October 1, p. 1185

smoking

smoking cessation in recovering alcoholics (let), October 15, p. 1304

somatization disorder

psychiatric review of symptoms: a screening tool for family physicians (article), November 1, p. 1617

spontaneous pneumomediastinum

breathing space (photo), November 15, p. 1829

St. John's wort

herbal 'health' products: what family physicians need to know (article), October 1, p. 1133

herbal medicines and the family physician (ed), October 1, p. 1064

stroke

anticoagulation in elderly persons: a call for wider use (ed), July, p. 39

drugs for conversion of atrial fibrillation (article), August, p. 471

indications for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (article), July, p. 130

warfarin therapy for elderly persons with atrial fibrillation (let), July, p. 45

substance abuse

management of withdrawal syndromes and relapse prevention in drug and alcohol dependence (article), July, p. 139

NIH consensus panel advocates increased access to treatment for opiate addiction (med rep), September 1, p. 786

psychiatric review of symptoms: a screening tool for family physicians (article), November 1, p. 1617

smoking cessation in recovering alcoholics (let), October 15, p. 1304

sudden death

sickle cell trait and sudden death in athletes (let), November 15, p. 1760

supplements

consistent claims for dietary supplements (FDA), September 15, p. 998

surgery

functional endoscopic sinus surgery (article), September 1, p. 707

Gomco circumcision: common problems and solutions (article), September 15, p. 891

tacrine

advances in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (article), November 1, p. 1511

new drugs for Alzheimer's disease (article), October 1, p. 1175

telangiectasia

iron deficiency anemia: what's the cause? (photo), September 1, p. 761

terminal illness

AIDS patient's right to refuse life-sustaining treatment (curb con), December, p. 2161

home health care (article), November 1, p. 1608

Medicare-financed home health care (ed), November 1, p. 1542

role of the family physician in hospice care (let), October 15, p. 1305

understanding anger in parents of dying children (curb con), October 1, p. 1211

tetracyclines

use of systemic tetracyclines in women who are lactating (let), October 15, p. 1306

thalidomide

FDA approves thalidomide for Hansen's disease (FDA), September 15, p. 997

thumbs

all thumbs (photo), November 1, p. 1647

tibiofibular diastasis

tibiofibular diastasis in the injured ankle (let), September 15, p. 864

tick

novel technique to remove the common dog tick (let), August, p. 354

tinea

diagnosis and management of common tinea infections (article), July, p. 163

trauma

pseudoneurologic symptoms in post-traumatic stress disorder (let), December, p. 1970

travel medicine

travel medicine: helping patients prepare for trips abroad (article), August, p. 383

ultrasound

intrauterine growth restriction: identification and management (article), August, p. 453

upper respiratory infection

acute sinusitis: a cost-effective approach to diagnosis and treatment (article), November 15, p. 1795

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part 1. Otitis media and acute sinusitis (article), October 1, p. 1113

appropriate use of antibiotics for URIs in children: part II. Cough, pharyngitis and the common cold (article), October 15, p. 1335

drug treatment for URIs: back to the drawing board (ed), October 1, p. 1066

vaccine

ACIP issues recommendations to eliminate measles, rubella and congenital rubella syndrome and to control mumps (med rep), November 1, p. 1682

advisory committee on immunization practices issues recommendations for the 1998-99 influenza season (med rep), August, p. 567

measles, mumps, rubella vaccine and allergy to egg (let), September 15, p. 863

primary care of international adoptees (article), December, p. 2025

vaccinations in adults: missed opportunities (ed), September 15, p. 850

vicious path of varicella in a family (let), August, p. 351

varicella

vicious path of varicella in a family (let), August, p. 351

vasculitis

Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a review (article), August, p. 405

virus

AAP releases hepatitis C screening recommendations (med rep), October 1, p. 1218

advisory committee on immunization practices issues recommendations for the 1998-99 influenza season (med rep), August, p. 567

vicious path of varicella in a family (let), August, p. 351

vision screening

pediatric vision screening for the family physician (article), September 1, p. 691

warfarin

anticoagulation in elderly persons: a call for wider use (ed), July, p. 39

drugs for conversion of atrial fibrillation (article), August, p. 471

indications for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (article), July, p. 130

use of cytochrome P450 and prolonged prothrombin time (let), October 1, p. 1070

warfarin therapy for elderly persons with atrial fibrillation (let), July, p. 45

withdrawal symptoms

management of withdrawal syndromes and relapse prevention in drug and alcohol dependence (article), July, p. 139

x-rays

new devices diagnose osteoporosis without x-rays (FDA), September 15, p. 995

zidovudine

recommendations for the use of antiretroviral drugs in pregnant women infected with HIV (med rep), July, p. 261