Volume 58 Index
July-December 1998
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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
