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Volume 59 Index

January-June 1999


Key to Index Abbreviations
curb con Curbside Consultation
diary Diary from a Week in Practice
ed Editorial
fam pract Family Practice International
let Letter to the Editor
med rep Special Medical Report
med soc Medicine and Society
photo Photo Quiz
quiz Clinical Quiz
res stu voice Resident and Student Voice
tip Tips from Other Journals

AAFP
ACOG/AAFP guidelines for obstetrics and gynecology (let), February 15, p. 774

abdominal pain
childhood pancreatitis (article), May 1, p. 2507
chronic abdominal pain in childhood: diagnosis and management (article),
April 1, p. 1823

abnormal growth curves
screening for inborn errors of metabolism in children (let), February 15, p. 784

abuse
AAP updates its guidelines for evaluation of sexual abuse (med rep), April 1, p. 2014
elder mistreatment (article), May 15, p. 2804
primary prevention of child abuse (article), March 15, p. 1577
suspected abuse in an elderly patient (curb con), March 1, p. 1319

ACE inhibitor
ACE inhibitor therapy: benefits and underuse (ed), January 1, p. 35

ADHD
NIH issues consensus statement on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (med rep), May 1, p. 2645

adhesive capsulitis
adhesive capsulitis: a sticky issue (article), April 1, p. 1843

adolescents
ACOG releases a statement on identification and treatment of adolescent victims of sexual assault (med rep), March 15, p. 1688
heart disease prevention begins in childhood (ed), April 15, p. 2093
interventions to reduce cardiovascular risk factors in children and adolescents (article), April 15, p. 2211
shoulder instability in young athletes (article), May 15, p. 2773

advance care
advance directives in patient care: if you ask, they will tell you (ed), February 1, p. 530
end-of-life care and family practice (ed), March 15, p. 1388
incorporating advance care planning into family practice (article), February 1, p. 605

alcohol
alcohol-related problems: recognition and intervention (article), January 15, p. 361
prevention of relapse in alcohol dependence (let), April 1, p. 1753

allergy
manifestations of food allergy: evaluation and management (article), January 15, p. 415

alternative medicine
herbal remedies: adverse effects and drug interactions (article), March 1, p. 1239
over-the-counter melatonin products and contamination (let), January 15, p. 284
potentially fatal natural remedies (let), March 1, p. 1116

aminoglycosides
single vs. multiple daily dosing of aminoglycosides (let), May 1, p. 2430

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Lou Gehrig's disease (article), March 15, p. 1489

anemia
ambulatory management of common forms of anemia (article), March 15, p. 1598
'common' uncommon anemias (article), February 15, p. 851

angiotensin-converting enzyme
ACE inhibitor therapy: benefits and underuse (ed), January 1, p. 35

angiotensin-II receptor antagonists
angiotensin-II receptor antagonists: their place in therapy (article), June, p. 3140

ankle injuries
snowboarding injuries (article), January 1, p. 131

antibiotics
confronting antimicrobial resistance: a shared goal of family physicians and the CDC (ed), April 15, p. 2097
single vs. multiple daily dosing of aminoglycosides (let), May 1, p. 2430
when a parent insists on antibiotics for a virus (curb con), February 1, p. 687

anticoagulation
low-molecular-weight heparin in outpatient treatment of DVT (article), February 15, p. 945
low-molecular-weight heparin in preventing and treating DVT (article), March 15, p. 1607
stroke: part I. A clinical update on prevention (article), May 1, p. 2475
stroke: part II. Management of acute ischemic stroke (article), May 15, p. 2828
warfarin therapy: evolving strategies in anticoagulation (article), February 1, p. 635

antidepressant therapy
mirtazapine: a newer antidepressant (article), January 1, p. 159
postpartum major depression: detection and treatment (article), April 15, p. 2247
sertraline in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (let), January 1, p. 49

antihypertensive therapy
angiotensin-II receptor antagonists: their place in therapy (article), June, p. 3140
hypertension treatment and the prevention of coronary heart disease in the elderly (article), March 1, p. 1248

antimicrobial therapy
confronting antimicrobial resistance: a shared goal of family physicians and the CDC (ed), April 15, p. 2097
single vs. multiple daily dosing of aminoglycosides (let), May 1, p. 2430

anxiety
mirtazapine: a newer antidepressant (article), January 1, p. 159
reducing patient anxiety about positive screening tests (ed), May 15, p. 2714
sertraline in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (let), January 1, p. 49

arthritis
diagnosis and management of gout (article), April 1, p. 1799
gout and hyperuricemia (article), February 15, p. 925

aseptic meningitis
aseptic meningitis in the newborn and young infant (article), May 15, p. 2761

assault
ACOG releases a statement on identification and treatment of adolescent victims of sexual assault (med rep), March 15, p. 1688
don't scream, Miss Annie. Don't scream (res stu voice), January 1, p. 213
prophylaxis for STDs after sexual assault (let), June, p. 2983

asthma
manifestations of food allergy: evaluation and management (article), January 15, p. 415

athletes
shoulder instability in young athletes (article), May 15, p. 2773

atrial fibrillation
dealing with your own parent's illness (curb con), April 1, p. 2003

attention deficit
NIH issues consensus statement on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (med rep), May 1, p. 2645

back pain
clinical evaluation and treatment options for herniated lumbar disc (article), February 1, p. 575
nonsurgical treatment of pain in lumbar spine stenosis (let), January 15, p. 280

bacterial resistance
confronting antimicrobial resistance: a shared goal of family physicians and the CDC (ed), April 15, p. 2097

bacteriuria
urinary tract infections in adults (article), March 1, p. 1225

balding
medical treatments for balding in men (article), April 15, p. 2189

bed-wetting
primary nocturnal enuresis: current concepts (article), March 1, p. 1205

behavior disorder
NIH issues consensus statement on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (med rep), May 1, p. 2645

biopsy
lentigo maligna melanoma and excisional biopsy techniques (let), March 1, p. 1108

blood pressure
angiotensin-II receptor antagonists: their place in therapy (article), June, p. 3140
hypertension treatment and the prevention of coronary heart disease in the elderly (article), March 1, p. 1248

bone density
NOF urges bone density tests for certain postmenopausal women and all women over age 65 (med rep), February 15, p. 1047

bowel training
treatment guidelines for primary nonretentive encopresis and stool toileting refusal (article), April 15, p. 2171

brain injury
NIH issues consensus statement on the rehabilitation of persons with traumatic brain injury (med rep), February 15, p. 1051

brain metastases
neurologic complications of systemic cancer (article), February 15, p. 878

breast cancer
pros and cons of genetic screening for breast cancer (ed), January 1, p. 43
screening for genetic risk of breast cancer (article), January 1, p. 99

breast feeding
management of gastroenteritis in breast-fed children (let), April 1, p. 1754

breathing problems
American Thoracic Society issues consensus statement on dyspnea (med rep), June, p. 3259

burns
freezer burn to the sacral area using a plastic cooler insert (let), February 15, p. 786

cancer
colorectal cancer: risk factors and recommendations for early detection (article), June, p. 3083
cutaneous T-cell lymphoma presenting as benign dermatoses (article), May 15, p. 2809
endometrial cancer (article), June, p. 3069
flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer (article), January 15, p. 313
flexible sigmoidoscopy: the unkept promise of cancer prevention (ed), January 15, p. 270
increased incidence of prostate cancer in black patients (let), March 15, p. 1402
lentigo maligna melanoma and excisional biopsy techniques (let), March 1, p. 1108
multiple myeloma: recognition and management (article), April 1, p. 1885
neurologic complications of systemic cancer (article), February 15, p. 878
pros and cons of genetic screening for breast cancer (ed), January 1, p. 43
screening for genetic risk of breast cancer (article), January 1, p. 99
screening options for colorectal cancer (ed), June, p. 2979
Sister (Mary?) Joseph's node (let), June, p. 2984
testicular cancer (article), May 1, p. 2539
when to consider radiation therapy for your patient (article), March 1, p. 1177

cardiovascular disease
ACE inhibitor therapy: benefits and underuse (ed), January 1, p. 35
AHA assesses the impact of genotyping on diagnosis of genetic cardiac disease (med rep), May 15, p. 2915
does estrogen therapy have a role in cardiovascular prevention? (ed), March 1, p. 1125
heart disease prevention begins in childhood (ed), April 15, p. 2093
hypertension treatment and the prevention of coronary heart disease in the elderly (article), March 1, p. 1248
interpretation of the electronic fetal heart rate during labor (article), May 1, p. 2487
interventions to reduce cardiovascular risk factors in children and adolescents (article), April 15, p. 2211
Kawasaki disease (article), June, p. 3093
primary prevention of CHD: nine ways to reduce risk (article), March 15, p. 1455
subtle ECG (photo), May 1, p. 2581
treatment guidelines for heart failure stress multidrug approach (med rep), June, p. 3265
warfarin therapy: evolving strategies in anticoagulation (article), February 1, p. 635
why are we using electronic fetal monitoring? (ed), May 1, p. 2416

cerebrovascular disease
stroke: part I. A clinical update on prevention (article), May 1, p. 2475
stroke: part II. Management of acute ischemic stroke (article), May 15, p. 2828

cesarean section
ACOG urges a cautious approach to vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (med rep), January 15, p. 474

chemical sensitivity
understanding patients with multiple chemical sensitivity (let), April 15, p. 2101

chest
American College of Chest Physicians issues consensus statement on the management of cough (med rep), February 1, p. 697

children
AAP releases recommendations on use of inactivated and live oral polio vaccines (med rep), June, p. 3268
AAP updates its guidelines for evaluation of sexual abuse (med rep), April 1, p. 2014
anticipatory grief in parents of dying children (let), May 1, p. 2435
childhood obesity: time for action, not complacency (ed), February 15, p. 758
childhood pancreatitis (article), May 1, p. 2507
chronic abdominal pain in childhood: diagnosis and management (article), April 1, p. 1823
combination vaccines for childhood immunization (article), May 1, p. 2565
evaluation and management of the child with speech delay (article), June, p. 3121
evaluation and treatment of childhood obesity (article), February 15, p. 861
heart disease prevention begins in childhood (ed), April 15, p. 2093
interventions to reduce cardiovascular risk factors in children and adolescents (article), April 15, p. 2211
Kawasaki disease (article), June, p. 3093
management of gastroenteritis in breast-fed children (let), April 1, p. 1754
NIH issues consensus statement on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (med rep), May 1, p. 2645
pediatric urinary tract infection and reflux (article), March 15, p. 1472
poliovirus vaccine options (article), January 1, p. 113
primary care of infants and young children with Down syndrome (article), January 15, p. 381
primary nocturnal enuresis: current concepts (article), March 1, p. 1205
primary prevention of child abuse (article), March 15, p. 1577
principles for using combination vaccines (ed), May 1, p. 2422
recognition and management of Tourette's syndrome and tic disorders (article), April 15, p. 2263
school problems and the family physician (article), May 15, p. 2816
screening for inborn errors of metabolism in children (let), February 15, p. 784
treatment guidelines for primary nonretentive encopresis and stool toileting refusal (article), April 15, p. 2171
when a parent insists on antibiotics for a virus (curb con), February 1, p. 687

cholesterol
primary prevention of CHD: nine ways to reduce risk (article), March 15, p. 1455

chronic heart failure
treatment guidelines for heart failure stress multidrug approach (med rep), June, p. 3265

chronic pain
chronic abdominal pain in childhood: diagnosis and management (article), April 1, p. 1823
chronic critical limb ischemia: diagnosis, treatment and prognosis (article), April 1, p. 1899
vulvodynia and vulvar vestibulitis: challenges in diagnosis and management (article), March 15, p. 1547

circumcision
AAP updates its recommendations on circumcision (med rep), May 15, p. 2918
adult circumcision (article), March 15, p. 1514
Gomco circumcision (let), May 15, p. 2724

colorectal cancer
colorectal cancer: risk factors and recommendations for early detection (article), June, p. 3083
flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer (article), March 15, p. 1537
flexible sigmoidoscopy: the unkept promise of cancer prevention (ed), January 15, p. 270
screening options for colorectal cancer (ed), June, p. 2979

combination vaccine
combination vaccines for childhood immunization (article), May 1, p. 2565
principles for using combination vaccines (ed), May 1, p. 2422

congenital disorders
caring for infants with congenital heart disease and their families (article), April 1, p. 1857
congenital adrenal hyperplasia: not really a zebra (article), March 1, p. 1190
esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (article), February 15, p. 910
spot in the eye (photo), January 1, p. 163

constipation
chronic abdominal pain in childhood: diagnosis and management (article), April 1, p. 1823
use of breakfast cereals for constipation in elderly persons (let), March 15, p. 1402

COPD
pulmonary mucormycosis in a patient with COPD (let), May 1, p. 2428

coronary artery disease
ACE inhibitor therapy: benefits and underuse (ed), January 1, p. 35
hypertension treatment and the prevention of coronary heart disease in the elderly (article), March 1, p. 1248
ordering and understanding the exercise stress test (article), January 15, p. 401
primary prevention of CHD: nine ways to reduce risk (article), March 15, p. 1455

corrections
annual mammographic screening in older women (tip), April 1, p. 1756
cervical spine radiographs in the trauma patient (quiz), June, p. 2990
dose of misoprostil (diary), April 1, p. 1756
evaluating proteinuria in children (article), February 1, p. 540
external cephalic version (quiz), March 1, p. 1122
flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer (article), March 15, p. 1412
herbal "health" products: what family physicians need to know (article), February 1, p. 540
indications for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (quiz), March 1, p. 1122
malaria prophylaxis in travelers (fam pract), March 1, p. 1122
management of female sexual assault (quiz), March 1, p. 1122
neurologic complications of systemic cancer (article), May 1, p. 2435
practical management of treatment-resistant depression (article), March 15, p. 1412
primary care of infants and young children with Down syndrome (quiz), June, p. 2990
primary care of international adoptees (article), May 1, p. 2435
snowboarding injuries (article), February 15, p. 786
sudden death in young athletes (article), February 1, p. 540
surgical options in the management of groin hernias (article), February 15, p. 786

cough
American College of Chest Physicians issues consensus statement on the management of cough (med rep), February 1, p. 697

counseling
alcohol-related problems: recognition and intervention (article), January 15, p. 361
don't scream, Miss Annie. Don't scream (res stu voice), January 1, p. 213

cystitis
urinary tract infections in adults (article), March 1, p. 1225

death
end-of-life care and family practice (ed), March 15, p. 1388

deep venous thrombosis
low-molecular-weight heparin in outpatient treatment of DVT (article), February 15, p. 945
low-molecular-weight heparin in preventing and treating DVT (article), March 15, p. 1607
warfarin therapy: evolving strategies in anticoagulation (article), February 1, p. 635

depression
evaluation and treatment of patients with suicidal ideation (article), March 15, p. 1500
mirtazapine: a newer antidepressant (article), January 1, p. 159
postpartum major depression: detection and treatment (article), April 15, p. 2247

dermatology
cutaneous T-cell lymphoma presenting as benign dermatoses (article), May 15, p. 2809
exfoliative dermatitis (article), February 1, p. 625
lentigo maligna melanoma and excisional biopsy techniques (let), March 1, p. 1108
manifestations of food allergy: evaluation and management (article), January 15, p. 415
multiple myeloma recognition and management (article), April 1, p. 1885
palmar rash (photo), March 1, p. 1259
topical psoriasis therapy (article), February 15, p. 957

diabetes mellitus
treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (article), May 15, p. 2835

diarrhea
prevention of malaria and diarrhea in travelers (let), February 1, p. 539

diet
taking a nutrition history: a practical approach for family physicians (article), March 15, p. 1521
use of breakfast cereals for constipation in elderly persons (let), March 15, p. 1402

digestive system
childhood pancreatitis (article), May 1, p. 2507
flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer (article), January 15, p. 313
flexible sigmoidoscopy: the unkept promise of cancer prevention (ed), January 15, p. 270
gastroesophageal reflux disease: diagnosis and management (article), March 1, p. 1161
management of gastroenteritis in breast-fed children (let), April 1, p. 1754
manifestations of food allergy: evaluation and management (article), January 15, p. 415

diphtheria
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203

disability
evaluating patients for return to work (article), February 15, p. 844

disc
clinical evaluation and treatment options for herniated lumbar disc (article), February 1, p. 575

diuretic therapy
hypertension treatment and the prevention of coronary heart disease in the elderly (article), March 1, p. 1248

Down syndrome
primary care of infants and young children with Down syndrome (article), January 15, p. 381

driving
epilepsy, driving and the law (curb con), January 1, p. 199

drug interactions
herbal remedies: adverse effects and drug interactions (article), March 1, p. 1239
potentially fatal natural remedies (let), March 1, p. 1116

dyspnea
American Thoracic Society issues consensus statement on dyspnea (med rep), June, p. 3259

ectopic pregnancy
ACOG issues report on the medical management of tubal pregnancy (med rep), April 15, p. 2365

elderly
advance directives in patient care: if you ask, they will tell you (ed), February 1, p. 530
dealing with your own parent's illness (curb con), April 1, p. 2003
elder mistreatment (article), May 15, p. 2804
health screening in older women (article), April 1, p. 1835
hypertension treatment and the prevention of coronary heart disease in the elderly (article), March 1, p. 1248
incorporating advance care planning into family practice (article), February 1, p. 605
preventive care for the elderly: getting by in the absence of evidence (ed), April 1, p. 1747
single vs. multiple daily dosing of aminoglycosides (let), May 1, p. 2430
sleep problems in the elderly (article), May 1, p. 2551
suspected abuse in an elderly patient (curb con), March 1, p. 1319
use of breakfast cereals for constipation in elderly persons (let), March 15, p. 1402
warfarin therapy: evolving strategies in anticoagulation (article), February 1, p. 635

electrocardiography
subtle ECG (photo), May 1, p. 2581

encopresis
treatment guidelines for primary nonretentive encopresis and stool toileting refusal (article), April 15, p. 2171

endocrine
congenital adrenal hyperplasia: not really a zebra (article), March 1, p. 1190

endometrial cancer
endometrial cancer (article), June, p. 3069

enuresis
primary nocturnal enuresis: current concepts (article), March 1, p. 1205

enzymes
congenital adrenal hyperplasia: not really a zebra (article), March 1, p. 1190

ephedra
herbal remedies: adverse effects and drug interactions (article), March 1, p. 1239

epilepsy
epilepsy, driving and the law (curb con), January 1, p. 199
neurologic group develops recommendations for management of epilepsy (med rep), May 1, p. 2648
new guidelines offer recommendations for women with epilepsy (med rep), March 15, p. 1681

erythroderma
exfoliative dermatitis (article), February 1, p. 625

esophageal atresia
esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (article), February 15, p. 910

esophagitis
gastroesophageal reflux disease: diagnosis and management (article), March 1, p. 1161

estrogen
does estrogen therapy have a role in cardiovascular prevention? (ed), March 1, p. 1125

exercise
ACSM revises guidelines for exercise to maintain fitness (med rep), January 15, p. 473
primary prevention of CHD: nine ways to reduce risk (article), March 15, p. 1455

exercise stress test
ordering and understanding the exercise stress test (article), January 15, p. 401

exfoliative dermatitis
exfoliative dermatitis (article), February 1, p. 625

eye
spot in the eye (photo), January 1, p. 163

family practice
communicating effectively with a patient who has a somatization disorder (curb con), May 1, p. 2639
confronting antimicrobial resistance: a shared goal of family physicians and the CDC (ed), April 15, p. 2097
end-of-life care and family practice (ed), March 15, p. 1388
evaluation and treatment of patients with suicidal ideation (article), March 15, p. 1500
HIV-positive patient who avoids treatment (curb con), June, p. 3252
hospitalist debate (let), March 15, p. 1406
insomnia: assessment and management in primary care (article), June, p. 3029
labeling the somatically preoccupied: have we gone too far? (ed), June, p. 2980
managing somatic preoccupation (article), June, p. 3113
school problems and the family physician (article), May 15, p. 2816
taking a nutrition history: a practical approach for family physicians (article), March 15, p. 1521
topical therapies for glaucoma: what family physicians need to know (article), April 1, p. 1871
primary prevention of child abuse (article), March 15, p. 1577

fetal surveillance
interpretation of the electronic fetal heart rate during labor (article), May 1, p. 2487
why are we using electronic fetal monitoring? (ed), May 1, p. 2416

fistula
esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (article), February 15, p. 919

fitness
ACSM revises guidelines for exercise to maintain fitness (med rep), January 15, p. 473
ACSM/AHA release recommendations for fitness facilities (med rep), February 1, p. 693

flexible sigmoidoscopy
flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer (article), January 15, p. 313
flexible sigmoidoscopy: the unkept promise of cancer prevention (ed), January 15, p. 270

food
manifestations of food allergy: evaluation and management (article), January 15, p. 415
use of breakfast cereals for constipation in elderly persons (let), March 15, p. 1402

foot pain
chronic critical limb ischemia: diagnosis, treatment and prognosis (article), April 1, p. 1899
fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal (article), May 1, p. 2516
plantar fasciitis and other causes of heel pain (article), April 15, p. 2200

fractures
cervical spine radiographs in the trauma patient (article), January 15, p. 331
fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal (article), May 1, p. 2516

freezer burn
freezer burn to the sacral area using a plastic cooler insert (let), February 15, p. 786

gangs
preventing street gang violence (med soc), April 15, p. 2121

gastroenteritis
management of gastroenteritis in breast-fed children (let), April 1, p. 1754

gastrointestinal disorders
childhood pancreatitis (article), May 1, p. 2507
flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer (article), January 15, p. 313
flexible sigmoidoscopy: the unkept promise of cancer prevention (ed), January 15, p. 270
gastroesophageal reflux disease: diagnosis and management (article), March 1, p. 1161
management of gastroenteritis in breast-fed children (let), April 1, p. 1754
manifestations of food allergy: evaluation and management (article), January 15, p. 415
screening options for colorectal cancer (ed), June, p. 2979

genetics
AHA assesses the impact of genotyping on diagnosis of genetic cardiac disease (med rep), May 15, p. 2915
congenital adrenal hyperplasia: not really a zebra (article), March 1, p. 1190
esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (article), February 15, p. 910
primary care of infants and young children with Down syndrome (article), January 15, p. 381
pros and cons of genetic screening for breast cancer (ed), January 1, p. 43
screening for genetic risk of breast cancer (article), January 1, p. 99

genotyping
AHA assesses the impact of genotyping on diagnosis of genetic cardiac disease (med rep), May 15, p. 2915

Ginkgo biloba
herbal remedies: adverse effects and drug interactions (article), March 1, p. 1239

ginseng
herbal remedies: adverse effects and drug interactions (article), March 1, p. 1239

glaucoma
topical therapies for glaucoma: what family physicians need to know (article) April 1, p. 1871

glucocorticoids
congenital adrenal hyperplasia: not really a zebra (article), March 1, p. 1190

Gomco clamp
Gomco circumcision (let), May 15, p. 2724

gout
diagnosis and management of gout (article), April 1, p. 1799
gout and hyperuricemia (article), February 15, p. 925

government policy
role of government in controlling the HIV epidemic (let), June, p. 2983

grief
anticipatory grief in parents of dying children (let), May 1, p. 2435

groin
surgical options in the management of groin hernias (article), February 15, p. 143

group B streptococcus
maternal self-collection of specimens for GBS culture (let), January 1, p. 49

gynecology
ACOG/AAFP guidelines for obstetrics and gynecology (let), February 15, p. 774
ACOG urges a cautious approach to vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (med rep), January 15, p. 474
endometrial cancer (article), June, p. 3069
HPV testing in the evaluation of the minimally abnormal Pap smear (article), May 15, p. 2794
vulvodynia and vulvar vestibulitis: challenges in diagnosis and management (article), March 15, p. 1547

Haemophilus influenzae
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203

hair loss
medical treatments for balding in men (article), April 15, p. 2189

health maintenance
health screening in older women (article), April 1, p. 1835

health policy
role of government in controlling the HIV epidemic (let), June, p. 2983

health professionals
fulfilling a social contract: alliance of health professional students (res stu voice), April 1, p. 2029

heartburn
gastroesophageal reflux disease: diagnosis and management (article), March 1, p. 1161

heart disease
ACE inhibitor therapy: benefits and underuse (ed), January 1, p. 35
AHA assesses the impact of genotyping on diagnosis of genetic cardiac disease (med rep), May 15, p. 2915
angiotensin-II receptor antagonists: their place in therapy (article), June, p. 3140
caring for infants with congenital heart disease and their families (article), April 1, p. 1857
does estrogen therapy have a role in cardiovascular prevention? (ed), March 1, p. 1125
heart disease prevention begins in childhood (ed), April 15, p. 2093
hypertension treatment and the prevention of coronary heart disease in the elderly (article), March 1, p. 1248
interventions to reduce cardiovascular risk factors in children and adolescents (article), April 15, p. 2211
Kawasaki disease (article), June, p. 3093
primary prevention of CHD: nine ways to reduce risk (article), March 15, p. 1455
subtle ECG (photo), May 1, p. 2581
treatment guidelines for heart failure stress multidrug approach (med rep), June, p. 3265
warfarin therapy: evolving strategies in anticoagulation (article), February 1, p. 635

heel pain
plantar fasciitis and other causes of heel pain (article), April 15, p. 2200

heparin
low-molecular-weight heparin in outpatient treatment of DVT (article), February 15, p. 945
low-molecular-weight heparin in preventing and treating DVT (article), March 15, p. 1607

hepatitis
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203
CDC issues new recommendations for the prevention and control of hepatitis C virus infection (med rep), March 1, p. 1321
hepatitis C: part I. Routine serologic testing and diagnosis (article), January 1, p. 79
hepatitis C: part II. Prevention counseling and medical evaluation (article), January 15, p. 349
hepatitis C: who should we be treating? (ed), January 15, p. 273
liver disease in pregnancy (article), February 15, p. 829
special considerations in interpreting liver function tests (article), April 15, p. 2223

herbal medicine
herbal remedies: adverse effects and drug interactions (article), March 1, p. 1239
over-the-counter melatonin products and contamination (let), January 15, p. 284
potentially fatal natural remedies (let), March 1, p. 1116

hernia
pelvic mass (photo), April 1, p. 1919
surgical options in the management of groin hernias (article), February 15, p. 143

herniated disc
clinical evaluation and treatment options for herniated lumbar disc (article), February 1, p. 575

HIV/AIDS
CDC calls for tuberculosis screening and treatment for all patients with HIV infection (med rep), March 15, p. 1682
HIV-positive patient who avoids treatment (curb con), June, p. 3252
role of government in controlling the HIV epidemic (let), June, p. 2983

hormone replacement therapy
does estrogen therapy have a role in cardiovascular prevention? (ed), March 1, p. 1125

hospitalists
the hospitalist debate (let), March 15, p. 1406

human papillomavirus infection
HPV testing in the evaluation of the minimally abnormal Pap smear (article), May 15, p. 2794

human rabies
CDC issues revised guidelines for the prevention of human rabies (med rep), April 1, p. 2007

Hutchison's melanotic freckle
lentigo maligna melanoma and excisional biopsy techniques (let), March 1, p. 1108

hydatidiform mole
vaginal bleeding at 16 weeks (photo), February 1, p. 649

hyperactivity
NIH issues consensus statement on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (med rep), May 1, p. 2645

hyperplasia
congenital adrenal hyperplasia: not really a zebra (article), March 1, p. 1190

hypertension
angiotensin-II receptor antagonists: their place in therapy (article), June, p. 3140
hypertension treatment and the prevention of coronary heart disease in the elderly (article), March 1, p. 1248
primary prevention of CHD: nine ways to reduce risk (article), March 15, p. 1455

hyperuricemia
gout and hyperuricemia (article), February 15, p. 925

hypokalemia
subtle ECG (photo), May 1, p. 2581

immigrants
case studies in international medicine (article), June, p. 3040

immunization
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203
AAP releases recommendations on use of inactivated and live oral polio vaccines (med rep), June, p. 3268
combination vaccines for childhood immunization (article), May 1, p. 2565
poliovirus vaccine options (article), January 1, p. 113
principles for using combination vaccines (ed), May 1, p. 2422

incarcerated obturator hernia
pelvic mass (photo), April 1, p. 1919

infants
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203
AAP updates its recommendations on circumcision (med rep), May 15, p. 2918
aseptic meningitis in the newborn and young infant (article), May 15, p. 2761
caring for infants with congenital heart disease and their families (article), April 1, p. 1857
esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (article), February 15, p. 919
Gomco circumcision (let), May 15, p. 2724
pediatric urinary tract infection and reflux (article), March 15, p. 1472
primary care of infants and young children with Down syndrome (article), January 15, p. 381
primary prevention of child abuse (article), March 15, p. 1577
when a parent insists on antibiotics for a virus (curb con), February 1, p. 687

infection
aseptic meningitis in the newborn and young infant (article), May 15, p. 2761
CDC calls for tuberculosis screening and treatment for all patients with HIV infection (med rep), March 15, p. 1682
CDC issues new recommendations for the prevention and control of hepatitis C virus infection (med rep), March 1, p. 1321
CDC issues revised guidelines for the prevention of human rabies (med rep), April 1, p. 2007
CDC releases updated plan for emerging infectious diseases (med rep), April 15, p. 2361
hepatitis C: part I. Routine serologic testing and diagnosis (article), January 1, p. 79
hepatitis C: part II. Prevention counseling and medical evaluation (article), January 15, p. 349
hepatitis C: who should we be treating? (ed), January 15, p. 273
HIV-positive patient who avoids treatment (curb con), June, p. 3252
HPV testing in the evaluation of the minimally abnormal Pap smear (article), May 15, p. 2794
malaria prevention in travelers (article), May 1, p. 2523
resolving the common clinical dilemmas of syphilis (article), April 15, p. 2233
role of government in controlling the HIV epidemic (let), June, p. 2983
urinary tract infections in adults (article), March 1, p. 1225

injuries
cervical spine radiographs in the trauma patient (article), January 15, p. 331
evaluating patients for return to work (article), February 15, p. 844
NIH issues consensus statement on the rehabilitation of persons with traumatic brain injury (med rep), February 15, p. 1051
snowboarding injuries (article), January 1, p. 131

insomnia
insomnia (article), April 1, p. 1911
insomnia: assessment and management in primary care (article), June, p. 3029
problem sleepiness: an often unrecognized condition (ed), February 15, p. 762
recognizing problem sleepiness in your patients (article), February 15, p. 937
sleep problems in the elderly (article), May 1, p. 2551

international medicine
case studies in international medicine (article), June, p. 3040

iron deficiency
ambulatory management of common forms of anemia (article), March 15, p. 1598
'common' uncommon anemias (article), February 15, p. 851

ischemic rest pain
chronic critical limb ischemia: diagnosis, treatment and prognosis (article), April 1, p. 1899

ischemic stroke
stroke: part I. A clinical update on prevention (article), May 1, p. 2475
stroke: part II. Management of acute ischemic stroke (article), May 15, p. 2828

jaundice
liver disease in pregnancy (article), February 15, p. 829

joint pain
diagnosis and management of gout (article), April 1, p. 1799
gout and hyperuricemia (article), February 15, p. 925

Jones fracture
fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal (article), May 1, p. 2516

kava
herbal remedies: adverse effects and drug interactions (article), March 1, p. 1239

Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease (article), June, p. 3093

knee injuries
snowboarding injuries (article), January 1, p. 131

labor
ACOG/AAFP guidelines for obstetrics and gynecology (let), February 15, p. 774
ACOG urges a cautious approach to vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (med rep), January 15, p. 474
interpretation of the electronic fetal heart rate during labor (article), May 1, p. 2487
peripartum emergencies (let), June, p. 2984
preterm labor (article), February 1, p. 593
why are we using electronic fetal monitoring? (ed), May 1, p. 2416

language development
evaluation and management of the child with speech delay (article), June, p. 3121

learning disability
school problems and the family physician (article), May 15, p. 2816

leg pain
clinical evaluation and treatment options for herniated lumbar disc (article), February 1, p. 575

liver
CDC issues new recommendations for the prevention and control of hepatitis C virus infection (med rep), March 1, p. 1321
hepatitis C: part I. Routine serologic testing and diagnosis (article), January 1, p. 79
hepatitis C: part II. Prevention counseling and medical evaluation (article), January 15, p. 349
hepatitis C: who should we be treating? (ed), January 15, p. 273
liver disease in pregnancy (article), February 15, p. 829
special considerations in interpreting liver function tests (article), April 15, p. 2223

Lou Gehrig's disease
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Lou Gehrig's disease (article), March 15, p. 1489

low back pain
nonsurgical treatment of pain in lumbar spine stenosis (let), January 15, p. 280

low-molecular-weight heparin
low-molecular-weight heparin in outpatient treatment of DVT (article), February 15, p. 945
low-molecular-weight heparin in preventing and treating DVT (article), March 15, p. 1607

lumbar
clinical evaluation and treatment options for herniated lumbar disc (article), February 1, p. 575
nonsurgical treatment of pain in lumbar spine stenosis (let), January 15, p. 280

lymphoma
cutaneous T-cell lymphoma presenting as benign dermatoses (article), May 15, p. 2809

malaria
malaria prevention in travelers (article), May 1, p. 2523
prevention of malaria and diarrhea in travelers (let), February 1, p. 539

male pattern baldness
medical treatments for balding in men (article), April 15, p. 2189

mastocytosis
cutaneous and systemic manifestations of mastocytosis (article), June, p. 3047

maturation delay
evaluation and management of the child with speech delay (article), June, p. 3121

measles, mumps, rubella
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203

melanoma
lentigo maligna melanoma and excisional biopsy techniques (let), March 1, p. 1108

melatonin
over-the-counter melatonin products and contamination (let), January 15, p. 284

meningitis
aseptic meningitis in the newborn and young infant (article), May 15, p. 2761

menopause
NOF urges bone density tests for certain postmenopausal women and all women over age 65 (med rep), February 15, p. 1047

men's health
diagnosis and treatment of the acute scrotum (article), February 15, p. 817
increased incidence of prostate cancer in black patients (let), March 15, p. 1402
testicular cancer (article), May 1, p. 2539

mental health
mirtazapine: a newer antidepressant (article), January 1, p. 159
postpartum major depression: detection and treatment (article), April 15, p. 2247
sertraline in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (let), January 1, p. 49

metabolic disorder
screening for inborn errors of metabolism in children (let), February 15, p. 784

metastatic disease
neurologic complications of systemic cancer (article), February 15, p. 878

metatarsal
fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal (article), May 1, p. 2516

mirtazapine
mirtazapine: a newer antidepressant (article), January 1, p. 159

molar pregnancy
vaginal bleeding at 16 weeks (photo), February 1, p. 649

mucormycosis
pulmonary mucormycosis in a patient with COPD (let), May 1, p. 2428

multiple chemical sensitivity
understanding patients with multiple chemical sensitivity (let), April 15, p. 2101

mumps
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203

mycosis fungoides
cutaneous T-cell lymphoma presenting as benign dermatoses (article), May 15, p. 2809

myelodysplastic syndrome
'common' uncommon anemias (article), February 15, p. 851

myeloma
multiple myeloma: recognition and management (article), April 1, p. 1885

myocardial infarction
ACE inhibitor therapy: benefits and underuse (ed), January 1, p. 35

neck
cervical spine radiographs in the trauma patient (article), January 15, p. 331

neurologic disorder
neurologic complications of systemic cancer (article), February 15, p. 878
neurologic group develops recommendations for management of epilepsy (med rep), May 1, p. 2648

neuropathy
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Lou Gehrig's disease (article), March 15, p. 1489

nevi
lentigo maligna melanoma and excisional biopsy techniques (let), March 1, p. 1108

nocturnal enuresis
primary nocturnal enuresis: current concepts (article), March 1, p. 1205

nursing home
suspected abuse in an elderly patient (curb con), March 1, p. 1319

nutrition
taking a nutrition history: a practical approach for family physicians (article), March 15, p. 1521
use of breakfast cereals for constipation in elderly persons (let), March 15, p. 1402

obesity
childhood obesity: time for action, not complacency (ed), February 15, p. 758
evaluation and treatment of childhood obesity (article), February 15, p. 861

obsessive-compulsive disorder
sertraline in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (let), January 1, p. 49

obstetrics
ACOG/AAFP guidelines for obstetrics and gynecology (let), February 15, p. 774
ACOG issues report on the medical management of tubal pregnancy (med rep), April 15, p. 2365
ACOG urges a cautious approach to vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (med rep), January 15, p. 474
interpretation of the electronic fetal heart rate during labor (article), May 1, p. 2487
liver disease in pregnancy (article), February 15, p. 829
maternal self-collection of specimens for GBS culture (let), January 1, p. 49
peripartum emergencies (let), June, p. 2984
preterm labor (article), February 1, p. 593
safety of radiographic imaging during pregnancy (article), April 1, p. 1813
vaginal bleeding at 16 weeks (photo), February 1, p. 649
why are we using electronic fetal monitoring? (ed), May 1, p. 2416

occupational medicine
evaluating patients for return to work (article), February 15, p. 844
understanding patients with multiple chemical sensitivity (let), April 15, p. 2101

orthopedic conditions
adhesive capsulitis: a sticky issue (article), April 1, p. 1843
clinical evaluation and treatment options for herniated lumbar disc (article), February 1, p. 575
fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal (article), May 1, p. 2516
shoulder instability in young athletes (article), May 15, p. 2773

osteoporosis
NOF urges bone density tests for certain postmenopausal women and all women over age 65 (med rep), February 15, p. 1047

outpatient care
the hospitalist debate (let), March 15, p. 1406

over-the-counter drugs
over-the-counter melatonin products and contamination (let), January 15, p. 284

pain
chronic abdominal pain in childhood: diagnosis and management (article), April 1, p. 1823
chronic critical limb ischemia: diagnosis, treatment and prognosis (article), April 1, p. 1899
clinical evaluation and treatment options for herniated lumbar disc (article), February 1, p. 575
end-of-life care and family practice (ed), March 15, p. 1388
nonsurgical treatment of pain in lumbar spine stenosis (let), January 15, p. 280

pancreatitis
childhood pancreatitis (article), May 1, p. 2507

Papanicolaou smear
HPV testing in the evaluation of the minimally abnormal Pap smear (article), May 15, p. 2794

paraumbilical nodule
Sister (Mary?) Joseph's node (let), June, p. 2984

Parkinson's disease
classification of tremor and update on treatment (article), March 15, p. 1565
update on Parkinson's disease (article), April 15, p. 2155

patient information (see subject index for patient education handouts)

pelvic pain
communicating effectively with a patient who has a somatization disorder (curb con), May 1, p. 2639
pelvic mass (photo), April 1, p. 1919

peripartum emergency
peripartum emergencies (let), June, p. 2984

pertussis
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203

plantar fasciitis
plantar fasciitis and other causes of heel pain (article), April 15, p. 2200

polio
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203
AAP releases recommendations on use of inactivated and live oral polio vaccines (med rep), June, p. 3268
poliovirus vaccine options (article), January 1, p. 113

postmenopause
NOF urges bone density tests for certain postmenopausal women and all women over age 65 (med rep), February 15, p. 1047

postpartum depression
postpartum major depression: detection and treatment (article), April 15, p. 2247

preterm labor
preterm labor (article), February 1, p. 593

pregnancy
ACOG issues report on the medical management of tubal pregnancy (med rep), April 15, p. 2365
liver disease in pregnancy (article), February 15, p. 829
maternal self-collection of specimens for GBS culture (let), January 1, p. 49
postpartum major depression: detection and treatment (article), April 15, p. 2247
safety of radiographic imaging during pregnancy (article), April 1, p. 1813
vaginal bleeding at 16 weeks (photo), February 1, p. 649

prescription drugs
mirtazapine: a newer antidepressant (article), January 1, p. 159
sertraline in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (let), January 1, p. 49

preventive health
alcohol-related problems: recognition and intervention (article), January 15, p. 361
CDC issues new recommendations for the prevention and control of hepatitis C virus infection (med rep), March 1, p. 1321
CDC issues revised guidelines for the prevention of human rabies (med rep), April 1, p. 2007
colorectal cancer: risk factors and recommendations for early detection (article), June, p. 3083
does estrogen therapy have a role in cardiovascular prevention? (ed), March 1, p. 1125
flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer (article), January 15, p. 313
flexible sigmoidoscopy: the unkept promise of cancer prevention (ed), January 15, p. 270
heart disease prevention begins in childhood (ed), April 15, p. 2093
hepatitis C: part II. Prevention counseling and medical evaluation (article), January 15, p. 349
hypertension treatment and the prevention of coronary heart disease in the elderly (article), March 1, p. 1248
interventions to reduce cardiovascular risk factors in children and adolescents (article), April 15, p. 2211
low-molecular-weight heparin in preventing and treating DVT (article), March 15, p. 1607
malaria prevention in travelers (article), May 1, p. 2523
preventing street gang violence (med soc), April 15, p. 2121
prevention of malaria and diarrhea in travelers (let), February 1, p. 539
prevention of relapse in alcohol dependence (let), April 1, p. 1753
preventive care for the elderly: getting by in the absence of evidence (ed), April 1, p. 1747
primary prevention of child abuse (article), March 15, p. 1577
primary prevention of CHD: nine ways to reduce risk (article), March 15, p. 1455
prophylaxis for STDs after sexual assault (let), June, p. 2983
screening options for colorectal cancer (ed), June, p. 2979
stroke: part I. A clinical update on prevention (article), May 1, p. 2475

problem sleepiness
problem sleepiness: an often unrecognized condition (ed), February 15, p. 762
recognizing problem sleepiness in your patients (article), February 15, p. 937

procedures
surgical options in the management of groin hernias (article), February 15, p. 143

prophylaxis
prophylaxis for STDs after sexual assault (let), June, p. 2983

prostate cancer
increased incidence of prostate cancer in black patients (let), March 15, p. 1402

psoriasis
topical psoriasis therapy (article), February 15, p. 957

psychiatric disorders
mirtazapine: a newer antidepressant (article), January 1, p. 159
sertraline in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (let), January 1, p. 49

psychologic disorders
communicating effectively with a patient who has a somatization disorder (curb con), May 1, p. 2639
labeling the somatically preoccupied: have we gone too far? (ed), June, p. 2980
managing somatic preoccupation (article), June, p. 3113

psychosocial treatment
primary nocturnal enuresis: current concepts (article), March 1, p. 1205

public health
role of government in controlling the HIV epidemic (let), June, p. 2983

pulmonary conditions
American Thoracic Society issues consensus statement on dyspnea (med rep), June, p. 3259
low-molecular-weight heparin in outpatient treatment of DVT (article), February 15, p. 945
pulmonary mucormycosis in a patient with COPD (let), May 1, p. 2428

rabies
CDC issues revised guidelines for the prevention of human rabies (med rep), April 1, p. 2007

radiation
when to consider radiation therapy for your patient (article), March 1, p. 1177

radiographs
cervical spine radiographs in the trauma patient (article), January 15, p. 331
safety of radiographic imaging during pregnancy (article), April 1, p. 1813

rape

ACOG releases a statement on identification and treatment of adolescent victims of sexual assault (med rep), March 15, p. 1688
don't scream, Miss Annie. Don't scream (res stu voice), January 1, p. 213
prophylaxis for STDs after sexual assault (let), June, p. 2983

rash
Kawasaki disease (article), June, p. 3093
manifestations of food allergy: evaluation and management (article), January 15, p. 415

rectal cancer
colorectal cancer: risk factors and recommendations for early detection (article), June, p. 3083
screening options for colorectal cancer (ed), June, p. 2979

refugees
case studies in international medicine (article), June, p. 3040

rehabilitation
evaluating patients for return to work (article), February 15, p. 844
NIH issues consensus statement on the rehabilitation of persons with traumatic brain injury (med rep), February 15, p. 1051

renal disease
'common' uncommon anemias (article), February 15, p. 851

respiratory system
American Thoracic Society issues consensus statement on dyspnea (med rep), June, p. 3259
manifestations of food allergy: evaluation and management (article), January 15, p. 415

return to work
evaluating patients for return to work (article), February 15, p. 844

rotavirus
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203

rubella
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203

screening
alcohol-related problems: recognition and intervention (article), January 15, p. 361
CDC calls for tuberculosis screening and treatment for all patients with HIV infection (med rep), March 15, p. 1682
colorectal cancer: risk factors and recommendations for early detection (article), June, p. 3083
flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer (article), January 15, p. 313
flexible sigmoidoscopy: the unkept promise of cancer prevention (ed), January 15, p. 270
hepatitis C: part I. Routine serologic testing and diagnosis (article), January 1, p. 79
health screening in older women (article), April 1, p. 1835
HPV testing in the evaluation of the minimally abnormal Pap smear (article), May 15, p. 2794
increased incidence of prostate cancer in black patients (let), March 15, p. 1402
maternal self-collection of specimens for GBS culture (let), January 1, p. 49
ordering and understanding the exercise stress test (article), January 15, p. 401
pros and cons of genetic screening for breast cancer (ed), January 1, p. 43
reducing patient anxiety about positive screening tests (ed), May 15, p. 2714
screening for genetic risk of breast cancer (article), January 1, p. 99
screening for inborn errors of metabolism in children (let), February 15, p. 784
screening options for colorectal cancer (ed), June, p. 2979

scrotum
diagnosis and treatment of the acute scrotum (article), February 15, p. 817

seizures
epilepsy, driving and the law (curb con), January 1, p. 199
neurologic group develops recommendations for management of epilepsy (med rep), May 1, p. 2648
new guidelines offer recommendations for women with epilepsy (med rep), March 15, p. 1681

sertraline
sertraline in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (let), January 1, p. 49

sexual assault
AAP updates its guidelines for evaluation of sexual abuse (med rep), April 1, p. 2014
ACOG releases a statement on identification and treatment of adolescent victims of sexual assault (med rep), March 15, p. 1688
don't scream, Miss Annie. Don't scream (res stu voice), January 1, p. 213
prophylaxis for STDs after sexual assault (let), June, p. 2983

sexual function
vulvodynia and vulvar vestibulitis: challenges in diagnosis and management (article), March 15, p. 1547

sexually transmitted disease
HPV testing in the evaluation of the minimally abnormal Pap smear (article), May 15, p. 2794
prophylaxis for STDs after sexual assault (let), June, p. 2983
resolving the common clinical dilemmas of syphilis (article), April 15, p. 2233

shoulder
adhesive capsulitis: a sticky issue (article), April 1, p. 1843
shoulder instability in young athletes (article), May 15, p. 2773

shoulder dystocia
peripartum emergencies (let), June, p. 2984

sickle cell anemia
chronic non-healing ulcers (photo), June, p. 3153

sigmoidoscopy
flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer (article), March 15, p. 1537
flexible sigmoidoscopy: the unkept promise of cancer prevention (ed), January 15, p. 270

skin
chronic non-healing ulcers (photo), June, p. 3153
cutaneous and systemic manifestations of mastocytosis (article), June, p. 3047
exfoliative dermatitis (article), February 1, p. 625
freezer burn to the sacral area using a plastic cooler insert (let), February 15, p. 786
Kawasaki disease (article), June, p. 3093
lentigo maligna melanoma and excisional biopsy techniques (let), March 1, p. 1108
multiple myeloma: recognition and management (article), April 1, p. 1885
palmar rash (photo), March 1, p. 1259
topical psoriasis therapy (article), February 15, p. 957

sleep disorders
insomnia (article), April 1, p. 1911
insomnia: assessment and management in primary care (article), June, p. 3029
problem sleepiness: an often unrecognized condition (ed), February 15, p. 762
recognizing problem sleepiness in your patients (article), February 15, p. 937
sleep problems in the elderly (article), May 1, p. 2551

Sister Joseph's node
Sister (Mary?) Joseph's node (let), June, p. 2984

smoking cessation
primary prevention of CHD: nine ways to reduce risk (article), March 15, p. 1455

snowboarding injuries
snowboarding injuries (article), January 1, p. 131

social contract
fulfilling a social contract: alliance of health professional students (res stu voice), April 1, p. 2029

somatic disorders
communicating effectively with a patient who has a somatization disorder (curb con), May 1, p. 2639
labeling the somatically preoccupied: have we gone too far? (ed), June, p. 2980
managing somatic preoccupation (article), June, p. 3113

speech delay
evaluation and management of the child with speech delay (article), June, p. 3121

spinal cord
cervical spine radiographs in the trauma patient (article), January 15, p. 331

spinal stenosis
nonsurgical treatment of pain in lumbar spine stenosis (let), January 15, p. 280

spine
cervical spine radiographs in the trauma patient (article), January 15, p. 331

sports medicine
ACSM revises guidelines for exercise to maintain fitness (med rep), January 15, p. 473
snowboarding injuries (article), January 1, p. 131

sprains
snowboarding injuries (article), January 1, p. 131

St. John's wort
herbal remedies: adverse effects and drug interactions (article), March 1, p. 1239

stress fracture
fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal (article), May 1, p. 2516

stroke
low-molecular-weight heparin in outpatient treatment of DVT (article), February 15, p. 945
stroke: part I. A clinical update on prevention (article), May 1, p. 2475
stroke: part II. Management of acute ischemic stroke (article), May 15, p. 2828
warfarin therapy: evolving strategies in anticoagulation (article), February 1, p. 635

suicide
evaluation and treatment of patients with suicidal ideation (article), March 15, p. 1500

surgery
AAP updates its recommendations on circumcision (med rep), May 15, p. 2918
adult circumcision (article), March 15, p. 1514
Gomco circumcision (let), May 15, p. 2724
surgical options in the management of groin hernias (article), February 15, p. 143

syphilis
palmar rash (photo), March 1, p. 1259
resolving the common clinical dilemmas of syphilis (article), April 15, p. 2233

terminal illness
single vs. multiple daily dosing of aminoglycosides (let), May 1, p. 2430

testicles
diagnosis and treatment of the acute scrotum (article), February 15, p. 817
testicular cancer (article), May 1, p. 2539

testing
HPV testing in the evaluation of the minimally abnormal Pap smear (article), May 15, p. 2794
ordering and understanding the exercise stress test (article), January 15, p. 401
reducing patient anxiety about positive screening tests (ed), May 15, p. 2714

tetanus
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203

thalamic stimulation
classification of tremor and update on treatment (article), March 15, p. 1565

thalassemia
'common' uncommon anemias (article), February 15, p. 851

thrombocytopenia
low-molecular-weight heparin in outpatient treatment of DVT (article), February 15, p. 945

thrombosis
low-molecular-weight heparin in outpatient treatment of DVT (article), February 15, p. 945
warfarin therapy: evolving strategies in anticoagulation (article), February 1, p. 635

tic disorders
recognition and management of Tourette's syndrome and tic disorders (article), April 15, p. 2263

toileting
treatment guidelines for primary nonretentive encopresis and stool toileting refusal (article), April 15, p. 2171

topical therapy
topical psoriasis therapy (article), February 15, p. 957

Tourette's syndrome
recognition and management of Tourette's syndrome and tic disorders (article), April 15, p. 2263

tracheoesophageal fistula
esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (article), February 15, p. 919

trauma
cervical spine radiographs in the trauma patient (article), January 15, p. 331
NIH issues consensus statement on the rehabilitation of persons with traumatic brain injury (med rep), February 15, p. 1051

travel medicine
case studies in international medicine (article), June, p. 3040
malaria prevention in travelers (article), May 1, p. 2523
prevention of malaria and diarrhea in travelers (let), February 1, p. 539

tremor
classification of tremor and update on treatment (article), March 15, p. 1565
update on Parkinson's disease (article), April 15, p. 2155

tubal pregnancy
ACOG issues report on the medical management of tubal pregnancy (med rep), April 15, p. 2365

tuberculosis
CDC calls for tuberculosis screening and treatment for all patients with HIV infection (med rep), March 15, p. 1682

ulcers
chronic non-healing ulcers (photo), June, p. 3153

urinary tract infections
pediatric urinary tract infection and reflux (article), March 15, p. 1472
urinary tract infections in adults (article), March 1, p. 1225

uterine cancer
endometrial cancer (article), June, p. 3069

vaccine
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203
AAP releases recommendations on use of inactivated and live oral polio vaccines (med rep), June, p. 3268
CDC issues revised guidelines for the prevention of human rabies (med rep), April 1, p. 2007
combination vaccines for childhood immunization (article), May 1, p. 2565
poliovirus vaccine options (article), January 1, p. 113
principles for using combination vaccines (ed), May 1, p. 2422

vaginal bleeding
vaginal bleeding at 16 weeks (photo), February 1, p. 649

vaginal delivery
ACOG urges a cautious approach to vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (med rep), January 15, p. 474

varicella
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203

vasculitis
Kawasaki disease (article), June, p. 3093

VBAC
ACOG urges a cautious approach to vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (med rep), January 15, p. 474

violence
preventing street gang violence (med soc), April 15, p. 2121

virus
1999 harmonized immunization schedule (med rep), January 1, p. 203
CDC issues new recommendations for the prevention and control of hepatitis C virus infection (med rep), March 1, p. 1321
hepatitis C: part I. Routine serologic testing and diagnosis (article), January 1, p. 79
hepatitis C: part II. Prevention counseling and medical evaluation (article), January 15, p. 349
hepatitis C: who should we be treating? (ed), January 15, p. 273
poliovirus vaccine options (article), January 1, p. 113
when a parent insists on antibiotics for a virus (curb con), February 1, p. 687

vulva
vulvodynia and vulvar vestibulitis: challenges in diagnosis and management (article), March 15, p. 1547

warfarin
low-molecular-weight heparin in outpatient treatment of DVT (article), February 15, p. 945
warfarin therapy: evolving strategies in anticoagulation (article), February 1, p. 635

weight loss
childhood obesity: time for action, not complacency (ed), February 15, p. 758
evaluation and treatment of childhood obesity (article), February 15, p. 861

women's health
endometrial cancer (article), June, p. 3069
health screening in older women (article), April 1, p. 1835
new guidelines offer recommendations for women with epilepsy (med rep), March 15, p. 1681

work-related injuries
evaluating patients for return to work (article), February 15, p. 844

wrist injuries
snowboarding injuries (article), January 1, p. 131