Volume 60 Index
July-December 1999
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ABDOMINAL PAIN
acute appendicitis: review and update (article), November 1, p. 2027
evaluation and management of dyspepsia (article), October 15, p. 1773
failure to pass meconium: diagnosing neonatal intestinal obstruction (article), November 1, p. 2043
ABUSE
case studies in partner violence (article), December, p. 2569
ACCIDENTS
post-traumatic stress reactions following motor vehicle accidents (article), August, p. 524
ACID REGURITATION
dyspepsia: relief not yet beyond belief (ed), October 15, p. 1649
evaluation and management of dyspepsia (article), October 15, p. 1773
head and neck manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease (article), September 1, p. 873
ACNE
back rash (photo), September 1, p. 927
ACUPUNCTURE
treatment choices for plantar fasciitis (let), December, p. 2504
ADDICTION
marijuana: medical implications (article), December, p. 2583
outpatient detoxification of the addicted or alcoholic patient (article), September 15, p. 1175
ADOLESCENTS
anterior hip pain (article), October 15, p. 1687
disorders of puberty (article), July, p. 209
primary dysmenorrhea (article), August, p. 489
protecting the health and safety of working teenagers (article), August, p. 575
troubled teen: matters of confidentiality (curb con), July, p. 300
ADOPTION
speech and language problems in international adoptees (let), October 1, p. 1322
AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION
diagnosis of stridor in children (article), November 15, p. 2289
obstructive sleep apnea (article), November 15, p. 2279
ALCOHOL
outpatient detoxification of the addicted or alcoholic patient (article), September 15, p. 1175
ALLERGY
atopic dermatitis: a review of diagnosis and treatment (article), September 15, p. 1191
food intolerance (photo), August, p. 593
provocation-neutralization in the treatment of food allergy (let), August, p. 392
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
herbal remedies (let), October 15, p. 1661; 1661; 1662
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
AMA Council on Scientific Affairs reviews Alzheimer's disease guidelines (med rep), November 15, p. 2431
caretaker burnout: supporting families of patients with Alzheimer's disease (curb con), November 1, p. 2165
AMENORRHEA
abnormal uterine bleeding (article), October 1, p. 1371
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS
resources for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (let), December, p. 2508
ANGINA
ACC, AHA and ACP-ASIM develop guidelines for angina (med rep), October 1, p. 1564
contemporary management of angina: part I. risk assessment (article), December, p. 2543
ANGIOGRAPHY
ACC and AHA update guidelines for coronary angiography (med rep), September 1, p. 1017
ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME
angiotensin II receptor antagonists in the treatment of hypertension (article), September 15, p. 1185
ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS
angiotensin II receptor antagonists in the treatment of hypertension (article), September 15, p. 1185
ANTIBIOTICS
antibiotic therapy for viral infections in children (let), November 1, p. 1932
ANTICOAGULATION
controversies in pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis (article), November 1, p. 1969
monitoring warfarin therapy (let), September 1, p. 764
preventing stroke in patients with transient ischemic attacks (article), November 15, p. 2331
ANTIDEPRESSANT THERAPY
clinical pharmacology of mirtazapine: revisited (let), September 15, p. 1101
depression in women: diagnostic and treatment considerations (article), July, p. 225
ANTIOXIDANTS
antioxidant vitamins and the prevention of coronary heart disease (article), September 1, p. 895
value of antioxidant vitamin supplements (ed), September 1, p. 742
ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY
how to recognize and treat acute HIV syndrome (article), August, p. 535
ANXIETY
coming face-to-face with social phobia (ed), November 15, p. 2244
post-traumatic stress reactions following motor vehicle accidents (article), August, p. 524
social anxiety disorder: a common underrecognized mental disorder (article), November 15, p. 2311
APNEA
obstructive sleep apnea (article), November 15, p. 2279
APPENDICITIS
acute appendicitis: review and update (article), November 1, p. 2027
ARTHRITIS
reactive arthritis (Reiter's syndrome) (article), August, p. 499
ATHLETES
"burner": a common nerve injury in contact sports (article), November 1, p. 2035
exercise-related syncope in the young athlete: reassurance, restriction or referral? (article), November 1, p. 2001
BACK PAIN
assessment and management of acute low back pain (article), November 15, p. 2299
clinical criteria as a preliminary screen for cervical spine injury (let), October 1, p. 1318
Waddell signs in the evaluation of back pain (let), October 15, p. 1666
BALDING
surgical options for male pattern baldness (let), December, p. 2508
BIRTH CONTROL
potential postfertilization effect with use of the IUD (let), September 1, p. 761
BIRTH DEFECTS
folic acid requirements for women of childbearing age (let), December, p. 2510
BLACK PATIENTS
rational approach to the treatment of hypertension in special populations (article), July, p. 156
BLOOD PRESSURE
angiotensin II receptor antagonists in the treatment of hypertension (article), September 15, p. 1185
antihypertensive treatment and CHD in the elderly (let), September 15, p. 1102
HELLP syndrome: recognition and perinatal management (article), September 1, p. 829
national stroke association develops a consensus statement on prevention of stroke (med rep), July, p. 314
rational approach to the treatment of hypertension in special populations (article), July, p. 156
BOARD CERTIFICATION
responses to questions about the specialty of family practice as a career (article), July, p. 167
BODY IMAGE
in pursuit of perfection: a primary care physician's guide to body dysmorphic disorder (article), October 15, p. 1738
BONE DENSITY
prevention of osteoporosis and fractures (article), July, p. 194
BREAST CANCER
NCCN and ACS collaborate on a patient's version of the NCCN practice guidelines for breast cancer (med rep), November 1, p. 2169
CANCER
approaching a terminally ill patient in denial (curb con), October 1, p. 1556
comments on flexible sigmoidoscopy (let), November 15, p. 2237
NCCN and ACS collaborate on a patient's version of the NCCN practice guidelines for breast cancer (med rep), November 1, p. 2169
soft tissue sarcomas: integrating primary care recognition with tertiary care center treatment (article), August, p. 567
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
AHA and ACC issue scientific statement on preventive cardiology for women (med rep), October 15, p. 1846
angiotensin II receptor antagonists in the treatment of hypertension (article), September 15, p. 1185
contemporary management of angina: part I. risk assessment (article), December, p. 2543
rational approach to the treatment of hypertension in special populations (article), July, p. 156
right ventricular infarction: specific requirements of management (article), October 15, p. 1727
CATARACT
common causes of vision loss in elderly patients (article), July, p. 99
CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE
preventing stroke in patients with transient ischemic attacks (article), November 15, p. 2329
CESAREAN SECTION
ACOG urges a cautious approach to vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (med rep), September 15, p. 1245
CHICKENPOX
advisory committee on immunization practices updates recommendations for the prevention of varicella (med rep), October 15, p. 1849
CHILDREN
AAFP and AAP issue a practice parameter on the management of minor closed head injury in children (med rep), December, p. 2698
AAP issues guidelines for urinary tract infections in infants and toddlers (med rep), August, p. 665
AAP report discusses success factors for pediatric call centers (med rep), September 15, p. 1242
advisory committee on immunization practices updates recommendations for the prevention of varicella (med rep), October 15, p. 1849
antibiotic therapy for viral infections in children (let), November 1, p. 1932
cost of inactivated vs. oral poliovirus vaccine (let), November 1, p. 1929
diagnosis of stridor in children (article), November 15, p. 2289
disorders of puberty (article), July, p. 209
eye in childhood (article), September 1, p. 907
food intolerance (photo), August, p. 593
heart murmurs in pediatric patients: when do you refer? (article), August, p. 558
Ludwig's angina in children (article), July, p. 109
management of acute gastroenteritis in children (article), December, p. 2555
pediatric advanced life support: a review of the AHA recommendations (article), October 15, p. 1743
screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (article), July, p. 177
speech and language problems in international adoptees (let), October 1, p. 1322
we repeat, 30 years later: ORT for acute diarrheal disease is "in" (ed), December, p. 2501
CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS
drug treatment of common STDs: part I. herpes, syphilis, urethritis, chlamydia and gonorrhea (article), October 1, p. 1387
CIRCUMCISION
female circumcision (curb con), August, p. 657
male dyspareunia in the uncircumcised patient (let), July, p. 54
COLON CANCER
comments on flexible sigmoidoscopy (let), November 15, p. 2237
CONCUSSION
assessment and management of concussion in sports (article), September 1, p. 887
concussion in sports (ed), September 1, p. 738
CONFIDENTIALITY
troubled teen: matters of confidentiality (curb con), July, p. 300
CONGENITAL DISORDERS
screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (article), July, p. 177
CONTRACEPTION
potential postfertilization effect with use of the IUD (let), September 1, p. 761
update on oral contraceptive pills (article), November 1, p. 2073
vasectomy techniques (article), July, p. 137
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
ACC and AHA update guidelines for coronary angiography (med rep), September 1, p. 1017
right ventricular infarction: specific requirements of management (article), October 15, p. 1727
CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS
aseptic meningitis in the newborn and young infant (article), November 1, p. 1933
case studies in international medicine (quiz), November 15, p. 2238
CDC calls for tuberculosis screening and treatment for all patients with HIV infection (med rep), October 1, p. 1333
current trends in cervical ripening and labor induction (article), November 15, p. 2238
melatonin (let), July, p. 61
new Medicare fraud campaign is launched by AARP (news), October 1, p. 1333
ordering and understanding the exercise stress test (quiz), August, p. 404
poliovirus vaccine options (quiz), July, p.61
snowboarding injuries (quiz), August, p. 404
surgical options in the management of groin hernias (quiz), August, p. 404
warfarin therapy: evolving strategies in anticoagulation (article), October 1, p. 1333
CORTICOSTEROIDS
back rash (photo), September 1, p. 927
DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS
controversies in pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis (article), November 1, p. 1969
DEHYDRATION
management of acute gastroenteritis in children (article), December, p. 2555
we repeat, 30 years later: ORT for acute diarrheal disease is "in" (ed), December, p. 2501
DEPRESSION
clinical pharmacology of mirtazapine: revisited (let), September 15, p. 1101
depression in women: diagnostic and treatment considerations (article), July, p. 225
depression without sadness: alternative presentations of depression in late life (article), September 1, p. 820
pain, depression and survival (ed), July, p. 42
DERMATOLOGY
atopic dermatitis: a review of diagnosis and treatment (article), September 15, p. 1191
back rash (photo), September 1, p. 927
white patch on back (photo), October 1, p. 1489
DETOXIFICATION
outpatient detoxification of the addicted or alcoholic patient (article), September 15, p. 1175
DIABETES
costs of helping patients with type 1 diabetes achieve tight control (ed), November 1, p. 1914
educational guidelines for achieving tight control and minimizing complications of type 1 diabetes (article), November 1, p. 1985
management of diabetic ketoacidosis (article), August, p. 455
management of the hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (article), October 1, p. 1468
oral pharmacologic management of type 2 diabetes (article), December, p. 2613
type 1 diabetes mellitus and the use of flexible insulin regimens (article), November 15, p. 2343
DIARRHEA
management of acute gastroenteritis in children (article), December, p. 2555
prevention and treatment of traveler's diarrhea (article), July, p. 119
we repeat, 30 years later: ORT for acute diarrheal disease is "in" (ed), December, p. 2501
DISEASE SUSCEPTIBILITY
genetic testing for disease susceptibility: social ethical and legal issues for family physicians (med soc), September 1, p. 748
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
case studies in partner violence (article), December, p. 2569
reframing our approach to domestic violence: the cyclic batterer syndrome (ed), December, p. 2498
DROWINESS
chronic insomnia: a practical review (article), October 1, p. 1431
DRUG ABUSE
is my colleague overprescribing narcotics? (curb con), December, p. 2693
marijuana: medical implications (article), December, p. 2583
outpatient detoxification of the addicted or alcoholic patient (article), September 15, p. 1175
DRUG INTERACTIONS
herbal remedies (let), October 15, p. 1661; 1661; 1662
DYSMENORRHEA
primary dysmenorrhea (article), August, p. 489
DYSPAREUNIA
male dyspareunia in the uncircumcised patient (let), July, p. 54
DYSPEPSIA
dyspepsia: relief not yet beyond belief (ed), October 15, p. 1649
evaluation and management of dyspepsia (article), October 15, p. 1773
DYSPLASIA
screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (article), July, p. 177
DYSURIA
evaluation of dysuria in men (article), September 1, p. 865
EAR
AAP recommends the development of universal newborn hearing screening programs (med rep), September 1, p. 1020
ELDERLY
AMA council on scientific affairs reviews Alzheimer's disease guidelines (med rep), November 15, p. 2431
antihypertensive treatment and CHD in the elderly (let), September 15, p. 1102
common causes of vision loss in elderly patients (article), July, p. 99
contemporary management of angina: part I. risk assessment (article), December, p. 2543
depression without sadness: alternative presentations of depression in late life (article), September 1, p. 820
influenza vaccine for adults 50 to 64 years of age (ed), November 1, p. 1921
lowering the age for routine influenza vaccination to 50 years: AAFP leads the nation in influenza vaccine policy (article), November 1, p. 2061
physician reimbursement issues in home health care (let), July, p. 53
prevention of osteoporosis and fractures (article), July, p. 194
rational approach to the treatment of hypertension in special populations (article), July, p. 156
EMESIS
hypnosis in the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum (let), July, p. 56
EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE
my needlestick (res stu voice), July, p. 329
ENDOMETRIAL PATHOLOGY
abnormal uterine bleeding (article), October 1, p. 1371
diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis (article), October 15, p. 1753
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
newer pharmacologic alternatives for erectile dysfunction (article), September 15, p. 1159
ERUTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION
clinical utility of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (article), October 1, p. 1443
ESTROGEN
hormone replacement therapy and risk of heart disease (let), November 15, p. 2234
is raloxifene the answer to the HRT story? (ed), September 15, p. 1092
raloxifene: a selective estrogen receptor modulator (article), September 15, p. 1131
ETHICS
disclosing the truth about a medical error (curb con), September 1, p. 1013
genetic testing for disease susceptibility: social ethical and legal issues for family physicians (med soc), September 1, p. 748
is my colleague overprescribing narcotics? (curb con), December, p. 2693
EXCERISE
exercise-related syncope in the young athlete: reassurance, restriction or referral? (article), November 1, p. 2001
EYE CONDITIONS
common causes of vision loss in elderly patients (article), July, p. 99
endogenous endophthalmitis: case report and brief review (article), August, p. 510
eye in childhood (article), September 1, p. 907
FALLS
prevention of osteoporosis and fractures (article), July, p. 194
FAMILY PRACTICE
family practice as a career choice (ed), July, p. 38
responses to questions about the specialty of family practice as a career (article), July, p. 167
FEVER
how to recognize and treat acute HIV syndrome (article), August, p. 535
FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY
comments on flexible sigmoidoscopy (let), November 15, p. 2237
FOLIC ACID
folic acid requirements for women of childbearing age (let), December, p. 2510
FOOD
food intolerance (photo), August, p. 593
provocation-neutralization in the treatment of food allergy (let), August, p. 392
FOOD POISONING
reactive arthritis (Reiter's syndrome) (article), August, p. 499
FOOT PROBLEMS
treatment choices for plantar fasciitis (let), December, p. 2504
FRACTURES
acute knee injuries: use of decision rules for selective radiograph ordering (article), December, p. 2599
revention of osteoporosis and fractures (article), July, p. 194
GASTROENTERITIS
management of acute gastroenteritis in children (article), December, p. 2555
we repeat, 30 years later: ORT for acute diarrheal disease is "in" (ed), December, p. 2501
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
head and neck manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease (article), September 1, p. 873
GENETICS
genetic testing for disease susceptibility: social, ethical and legal issues for family physicians (med soc), September 1, p. 748
GENITALS
drug treatment of common STDs: part I. herpes, syphilis, urethritis, chlamydia and gonorrhea (article), October 1, p. 1387
drug treatment of common STDs: part II. vaginal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease and genital warts (article), October 15, p. 1716
female circumcision (curb con), August, p. 657
Peyronie's disease: current management (article), August, p. 549
thinking about sexually transmitted diseases (ed), October 1, p. 1335
vasectomy techniques (article), July, p. 137
GLAUCOMA
common causes of vision loss in elderly patients (article), July, p. 99
GLUCOSE
educational guidelines for achieving tight control and minimizing complications of type 1 diabetes (article), November 1, p. 1985
management of the hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (article), October 1, p. 1468
oral pharmacologic management of type 2 diabetes (article), December, p. 2613
type 1 diabetes mellitus and the use of flexible insulin regimens (article), November 15, p. 2343
GONORRHEA
drug treatment of common STDs: part I. herpes, syphilis, urethritis, chlamydia and gonorrhea (article), October 1, p. 1387
GOUT
use of intravenous colchicine for podagra (let), December, p. 2504
GUIDELINES
AAP issues guidelines for urinary tract infections in infants and toddlers (med rep), August, p. 665
AAP report discusses success factors for pediatric call centers (med rep), September 15, p. 1242
ACC, AHA and ACP-ASIM develop guidelines for angina (med rep), October 1, p. 1564
ACC and AHA update guidelines for coronary angiography (med rep), September 1, p. 1017
AMA council on scientific affairs reviews Alzheimer's disease guidelines (med rep), November 15, p. 2431
educational guidelines for achieving tight control and minimizing complications of type 1 diabetes (article), November 1, p. 1985
NCCN and ACS collaborate on a patient's version of the NCCN practice guidelines for breast cancer (med rep), November 1, p. 2169
pediatric advanced life support: a review of the AHA recommendations (article), October 15, p. 1743
GYNECOLOGY
abnormal uterine bleeding (article), October 1, p. 1371
ACOG urges a cautious approach to vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (med rep), September 15, p. 1245
current trends in cervical ripening and labor induction (ed), August, p. 418
current trends in cervical ripening and labor induction (article), August, p. 477
diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis (article), October 15, p. 1753
hypnosis in the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum (let), July, p. 56
primary dysmenorrhea (article), August, p. 489
update on oral contraceptive pills (article), November 1, p. 2073
HANSEN'S DISEASE
numb skin eruption (photo), November 1, p. 2087
HEADACHE
assessment and management of concussion in sports (article), September 1, p. 887
concussion in sports (ed), September 1, p. 738
HEAD INJURY
AAFP and AAP issue a practice parameter on the management of minor closed head injury in children (med rep), December, p. 2698
HEALTH CARE POLICY
AAP report discusses success factors for pediatric call centers (med rep), September 15, p. 1242
family physician as a hospitalist (let), August, p. 402
home telemedicine: merging the old and new ways (ed), September 15, p. 1096
home visit (article), October 1, p. 1481
medical care in the home (ed), October 1, p. 1339
HEARING LOSS
AAP recommends the development of universal newborn hearing screening programs (med rep), September 1, p. 1020
HEARTBURN
evaluation and management of dyspepsia (article), October 15, p. 1773
head and neck manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease (article), September 1, p. 873
HEART DISEASE
ACC and AHA update guidelines for coronary angiography (med rep), September 1, p. 1017
AHA and ACC issue scientific statement on preventive cardiology for women (med rep), October 15, p. 1846
antioxidant vitamins and the prevention of coronary heart disease (article), September 1, p. 895
contemporary management of angina: part I. risk assessment (article), December, p. 2543
heart murmurs in pediatric patients: when do you refer? (article), August, p. 558
hormone replacement therapy and risk of heart disease (let), November 15, p. 2234
right ventricular infarction: specific requirements of management (article), October 15, p. 1727
treatment of right ventricular infarction (ed), October 15, p. 1640
HELLP SYNDROME
HELLP syndrome: recognition and perinatal management (article), September 1, p. 829
HEMATURIA
evaluation of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in adults (article), September 15, p. 1143
HERBAL MEDICINE
herbal remedies (let), October 15, p. 1661; 1661; 1662
HERNIATED DISC
Waddell signs in the evaluation of back pain (let), October 15, p. 1666
HERPES
drug treatment of common STDs: part I. herpes, syphilis, urethritis, chlamydia and gonorrhea (article), October 1, p. 1387
HIP ABNORMALITIES
anterior hip pain (article), October 15, p. 1687
pigmented villonodular synovitis of the hip and knee (article), October 1, p. 1404
screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (article), July, p. 177
HIV/AIDS
acute HIV-1 infection: early identification and treatment (ed), August, p. 413
conundrum of early HIV infection (ed), August, p. 417
evaluation and treatment of weight loss in adults with HIV disease (article), September 1, p. 843
how to recognize and treat acute HIV syndrome (article), August, p. 535
my needlestick (res stu voice), July, p. 329
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia: a clinical review (article), October 15, p. 1699
HOME HEALTH CARE
home telemedicine: merging the old and new ways (ed), September 15, p. 1096
home visit (article), October 1, p. 1481
medical care in the home (ed), October 1, p. 1339
physician reimbursement issues in home health care (let), July, p. 53
HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY
hormone replacement therapy and risk of heart disease (let), November 15, p. 2234
is raloxifene the answer to the HRT story? (ed), September 15, p. 1092
raloxifene: a selective estrogen receptor modulator (article), September 15, p. 1131
HOSPITALISTS
family physician as a hospitalist (let), August, p. 402
HUMAN PARVOVIRUS
parvovirus B19 infections (article), October 1, p. 1455
HYPERGLYCEMIA
management of the hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (article), October 1, p. 1468
HYPEROSMOLALITY
management of the hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (article), October 1, p. 1468
HYPERPLASIA
evaluation of dysuria in men (article), September 1, p. 865
HYPERTENSION
angiotensin II receptor antagonists in the treatment of hypertension (article), September 15, p. 1185
antihypertensive treatment and CHD in the elderly (let), September 15, p. 1102
HELLP syndrome: recognition and perinatal management (article), September 1, p. 829
national stroke association develops a consensus statement on prevention of stroke (med rep), July, p. 314
rational approach to the treatment of hypertension in special populations (article), July, p. 156
HYPNOSIS
hypnosis in the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum (let), July, p. 56
HYPOSPADIAS
preventing unnecessary hypospadias repair (let), November 1, p. 1933
IMMUNIZATION
advisory committee on immunization practices issues recommendations for the 1999-2000 influenza season (med rep), July, p. 309
advisory committee on immunization practices updates recommendations for the prevention of varicella (med rep), October 15, p. 1849
eleven national medical associations join to prevent pneumonia (med rep), August, p. 670
IMPOTENCE
newer pharmacologic alternatives for erectile dysfunction (article), September 15, p. 1159
INFANTS
AAP issues guidelines for urinary tract infections in infants and toddlers (med rep), August, p. 665
AAP recommends the development of universal newborn hearing screening programs (med rep), September 1, p. 1020
failure to pass meconium: diagnosing neonatal intestinal obstruction (article), November 1, p. 2043
issues in newborn screening for phenylketonuria (article), October 1, p. 1462
management of acute gastroenteritis in children (article), December, p. 2555
preventing unnecessary hypospadias repair (let), November 1, p. 1933
screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (article), July, p. 177
we repeat, 30 years later: ORT for acute diarrheal disease is "in" (ed), December, p. 2501
INFECTION
AAP issues guidelines for urinary tract infections in infants and toddlers (med rep), August, p. 665
acute HIV-1 infection: early identification and treatment (ed), August, p. 413
antibiotic therapy for viral infections in children (let), November 1, p. 1932
case studies in international travelers (article), August, p. 471
conundrum of early HIV infection (ed), August, p. 417
endogenous endophthalmitis: case report and brief review (article), August, p. 510
evaluation of dysuria in men (article), September 1, p. 865
finger infection in a pet store employee (photo), July, p. 245
how to recognize and treat acute HIV syndrome (article), August, p. 535
my needlestick (res stu voice), July, p. 329
parvovirus B19 infections (article), October 1, p. 1455
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia: a clinical review (article), October 15, p. 1699
thinking about sexually transmitted diseases (ed), October 1, p. 1335
INFERTILTY
diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis (article), October 15, p. 1753
INFLAMMATION
approach to diagnosis and initial management of systemic vasculitis (article), October 1, p. 1421
atopic dermatitis: a review of diagnosis and treatment (article), September 15, p. 1191
Ludwig's angina in children (article), July, p. 109
reactive arthritis (Reiter's syndrome) (article), August, p. 499
INFLUENZA
advisory committee on immunization practices issues recommendations for the 1999-2000 influenza season (med rep), July, p. 309
influenza vaccine for adults 50 to 64 years of age (ed), November 1, p. 1921
lowering the age for routine influenza vaccination to 50 years: AAFP leads the nation in influenza vaccine policy (article), November 1, p. 2061
INSOMNIA
chronic insomnia: a practical review (article), October 1, p. 1431
costs of helping patients with type 1 diabetes achieve tight control (ed), November 1, p. 1914
educational guidelines for achieving tight control and minimizing complications of type 1 diabetes (article), November 1, p. 1985
management of diabetic ketoacidosis (article), August, p. 455
type 1 diabetes mellitus and the use of flexible insulin regimens (article), November 15, p. 2343
INTERNATIONAL MEDICINE
case studies in international travelers (article), August, p. 471
prevention and treatment of traveler's diarrhea (article), July, p. 119
speech and language problems in international adoptees (let), October 1, p. 1322
INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION
failure to pass meconium: diagnosing neonatal intestinal obstruction (article), November 1, p. 2043
INTRAUTERINE DEVICE
potential postfertilization effect with use of the IUD (let), September 1, p. 761
KETOACIDOSIS
management of diabetic ketoacidosis (article), August, p. 455
management of the hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (article), October 1, p. 1468
KIDNEY STONES
prevention of recurrent nephrolithiasis (article), November 15, p. 2269
KNEE
acute knee injuries: use of decision rules for selective radiograph ordering (article), December, p. 2599
painter's knee? (photo), December, p. 2623
patellofemoral pain syndrome: a review and guidelines for treatment (article), November 1, p. 2012
pigmented villonodular synovitis of the hip and knee (article), October 1, p. 1404
LABOR
current trends in cervical ripening and labor induction (ed), August, p. 418
current trends in cervical ripening and labor induction (article), August, p. 477
LABORATORY TESTS
clinical utility of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (article), October 1, p. 1443
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
speech and language problems in international adoptees (let), October 1, p. 1322
LEGAL ISSUES
genetic testing for disease susceptibility: social, ethical and legal issues for family physicians (med soc), September 1, p. 748
LEPROSY
numb skin eruption (photo), November 1, p. 2087
LIFE SUPPORT
pediatric advanced life support: a review of the AHA recommendations (article), October 15, p. 1743
LOW BACK PAIN
Waddell signs in the evaluation of back pain (let), October 15, p. 1666
LUNG DISEASE
painter's knee? (photo), December, p. 2623
LYME DISEASE
ACIP issues recommendations for Lyme disease vaccine (med rep), November 1, p. 2171
MACULAR DEGENERATION
common causes of vision loss in elderly patients (article), July, p. 99
MALARIA
case studies in international travelers (article), August, p. 471
MALNUTRTION
evaluation and treatment of weight loss in adults with HIV disease (article), September 1, p. 843
MARIJUANA
marijuana: medical implications (article), December, p. 2583
MATURATION DELAY
disorders of puberty (article), July, p. 209
MECONIUM
failure to pass meconium: diagnosing neonatal intestinal obstruction (article), November 1, p. 2043
MEDICAL ERROR
disclosing the truth about a medical error (curb con), September 1, p. 1013
MEDICARE
medical care in the home (ed), October 1, p. 1339
physician reimbursement issues in home health care (let), July, p. 53
MENOPAUSE
abnormal uterine bleeding (article), October 1, p. 1371
hormone replacement therapy and risk of heart disease (let), November 15, p. 2234
MENORRHAGIA
abnormal uterine bleeding (article), October 1, p. 1371
MEN'S HEALTH
case studies in partner violence (article), December, p. 2569
drug treatment of common STDs: part II. vaginal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease and genital warts (article), October 15, p. 1716
evaluation of dysuria in men (article), September 1, p. 865
male dyspareunia in the uncircumcised patient (let), July, p. 54
newer pharmacologic alternatives for erectile dysfunction (article), September 15, p. 1159
Peyronie's disease: current management (article), August, p. 549
reactive arthritis (Reiter's syndrome) (article), August, p. 499
reframing our approach to domestic violence: the cyclic batterer syndrome (ed), December, p. 2498
surgical options for male pattern baldness (let), December, p. 2508
vasectomy techniques (article), July, p. 137
MENSTRUATION
abnormal uterine bleeding (article), October 1, p. 1371
diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis (article), October 15, p. 1753
primary dysmenorrhea (article), August, p. 489
MENTAL HEALTH
case studies in partner violence (article), December, p. 2569
clinical pharmacology of mirtazapine: revisited (let), September 15, p. 1101
coming face-to-face with social phobia (ed), November 15, p. 2244
depression in women: diagnostic and treatment considerations (article), July, p. 225
depression without sadness: alternative presentations of depression in late life (article), September 1, p. 820
in pursuit of perfection: a primary care physician's guide to body dysmorphic disorder (article), October 15, p. 1738
post-traumatic stress reactions following motor vehicle accidents (article), August, p. 524
reframing our approach to domestic violence: the cyclic batterer syndrome (ed), December, p. 2498
social anxiety disorder: a common underrecognized mental disorder (article), November 15, p. 2311
MENTAL RETARDATION
issues in newborn screening for phenylketonuria (article), October 1, p. 1462
MIRTAZAPINE
clinical pharmacology of mirtazapine: revisited (let), September 15, p. 1101
MURMURS
heart murmurs in pediatric patients: when do you refer? (article), August, p. 558
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
right ventricular infarction: specific requirements of management (article), October 15, p. 1727
treatment of right ventricular infarction (ed), October 15, p. 1640
NARCOTICS
is my colleague overprescribing narcotics? (curb con), December, p. 2693
NECK PAIN
"burner": a common nerve injury in contact sports (article), November 1, p. 2035
Ludwig's angina in children (article), July, p. 109
NEEDLESTICK
my needlestick (res stu voice), July, p. 329
NEPHROLITHIASIS
prevention of recurrent nephrolithiasis (article), November 15, p. 2269
NERVE INJURY
"burner": a common nerve injury in contact sports (article), November 1, p. 2035
NEUROLOGIC DISORDER
AAFP and AAP issue a practice parameter on the management of minor closed head injury in children (med rep), December, 2698
issues in newborn screening for phenylketonuria (article), October 1, p. 1462
resources for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (let), December, p. 2508
NUTRITION
evaluation and treatment of weight loss in adults with HIV disease (article), September 1, p. 843
OBSTETRICS
ACOG urges a cautious approach to vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (med rep), September 15, p. 1245
current trends in cervical ripening and labor induction (ed), August, p. 418
female circumcision (curb con), August, p. 657
folic acid requirements for women of childbearing age (let), December, p. 2510
HELLP syndrome: recognition and perinatal management (article), September 1, p. 829
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
protecting the health and safety of working teenagers (article), August, p. 575
OPTHALMOLOGY
common causes of vision loss in elderly patients (article), July, p. 99
ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY
we repeat, 30 years later: ORT for acute diarrheal disease is "in" (ed), December, p. 2501
ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS
assessment and management of acute low back pain (article), November 15, p. 2299
OSTEOARTHROPATHY
painter's knee? (photo), December, p. 2623
OSTEOPOROSIS
prevention of osteoporosis and fractures (article), July, p. 194
raloxifene: a selective estrogen receptor modulator (article), September 15, p. 1131
PAIN
anterior hip pain (article), October 15, p. 1687
assessment and management of acute low back pain (article), November 15, p. 2299
pain, depression and survival (ed), July, p. 42
patellofemoral pain syndrome: a review and guidelines for treatment (article), November 1, p. 2012
PAPILLOMAVIRUS
drug treatment of common STDs: part II. vaginal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease and genital warts (article), October 15, p. 1716
PARASITES
delusions of parasitosis (let), December, p. 2507
PATELLAFEMORAL
patellofemoral pain syndrome: a review and guidelines for treatment (article), November 1, p. 2012
PATIENT INFORMATION
(see index for patient education handouts, p. 2738)
PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE
drug treatment of common STDs: part II. vaginal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease and genital warts (article), October 15, p. 1716
PENIS
Peyronie's disease: current management (article), August, p. 549
PETS
finger infection in a pet store employee (photo), July, p. 245
PHENYLKETONURIA
issues in newborn screening for phenylketonuria (article), October 1, p. 1462
PHOBIAS
coming face-to-face with social phobia (ed), November 15, p. 2244
delusions of parasitosis (let), December, p. 2507
social anxiety disorder: a common underrecognized mental disorder (article), November 15, p. 2311
PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP
approaching a terminally ill patient in denial (curb con), October 1, p. 1556
'be the doctor, always' (res stu voice), October 1, p. 1576
caretaker burnout: supporting families of patients with Alzheimer's disease (curb con), November 1, p. 2165
disclosing the truth about a medical error (curb con), September 1, p. 1013
home telemedicine: merging the old and new ways (ed), September 15, p. 1096
home visit (article), October 1, p. 1481
troubled teen: matters of confidentiality (curb con), July, p. 300
PIGMENTED VILLONODULAR SYNOVITIS
pigmented villonodular synovitis of the hip and knee (article), October 1, p. 1404
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
treatment choices for plantar fasciitis (let), December, p. 2504
PNEUMONIA
eleven national medical associations join to prevent pneumonia (med rep), August, p. 670
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia: a clinical review (article), October 15, p. 1699
PODAGRA
use of intravenous colchicine for podagra (let), December, p. 2504
POLIO
cost of inactivated vs. oral poliovirus vaccine (let), November 1, p. 1929
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS
post-traumatic stress reactions following motor vehicle accidents (article), August, p. 524
PREGNANCY
current trends in cervical ripening and labor induction (ed), August, p. 418
current trends in cervical ripening and labor induction (article), August, p. 477
HELLP syndrome: recognition and perinatal management (article), September 1, p. 829
hypnosis in the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum (let), July, p. 56
PREVENTIVE HEALTH
ACIP issues recommendations for Lyme disease vaccine (med rep), November 1, p. 2171
advisory committee on immunization practices updates recommendations for the prevention of varicella (med rep), October 15, p. 1849
AHA and ACC issue scientific statement on preventive cardiology for women (med rep), October 15, p. 1846
antioxidant vitamins and the prevention of coronary heart disease (article), September 1, p. 895
eleven national medical associations join to prevent pneumonia (med rep), August, p. 670
national stroke association develops a consensus statement on prevention of stroke (med rep), July, p. 314
prevention and treatment of traveler's diarrhea (article), July, p. 119
prevention of recurrent nephrolithiasis (article), November 15, p. 2269
protecting the health and safety of working teenagers (article), August, p. 575
PROCEDURES
vasectomy techniques (article), July, p. 137
PYSCHOLOGIC DISORDERS
coming face-to-face with social phobia (ed), November 15, p. 2244
delusions of parasitosis (let), December, p. 2507
social anxiety disorder: a common underrecognized mental disorder (article), November 15, p. 2311
PUBERTY
disorders of puberty (article), July, p. 209
PULMONARY CONDITIONS
diagnosis of stridor in children (article), November 15, p. 2289
PULMONARY EMBOLISM
controversies in pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis (article), November 1, p. 1969
RADIOGRAPHS
acute knee injuries: use of decision rules for selective radiograph ordering (article), December, p. 2599
clinical criteria as a preliminary screen for cervical spine injury (let), October 1, p. 1318
RALOXIFENE
is raloxifene the answer to the HRT story? (ed), September 15, p. 1092
raloxifene: a selective estrogen receptor modulator (article), September 15, p. 1131
RASH
atopic dermatitis: a review of diagnosis and treatment (article), September 15, p. 1191
back rash (photo), September 1, p. 927
REITER'S SYNDROME
reactive arthritis (Reiter's syndrome) (article), August, p. 499
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
diagnosis of stridor in children (article), November 15, p. 2289
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia: a clinical review (article), October 15, p. 1699
RETINOPATHY
common causes of vision loss in elderly patients (article), July, p. 99
SAFETY
medical advice for commercial air travelers (article), September 1, p. 801
protecting the health and safety of working teenagers (article), August, p. 575
SARCOIDOSIS
sarcoidosis and vasculitis (let), September 1, p. 763
SARCOMA
soft tissue sarcomas: integrating primary care recognition with tertiary care center treatment (article), August, p. 567
SCREENING
AAP recommends the development of universal newborn hearing screening programs (med rep), September 1, p. 1020
clinical criteria as a preliminary screen for cervical spine injury (let), October 1, p. 1318
evaluation of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in adults (article), September 15, p. 1143
issues in newborn screening for phenylketonuria (article), October 1, p. 1462
screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (article), July, p. 177
SEDIMENTATION RATE
clinical utility of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (article), October 1, p. 1443
SEXUAL FUNCTION
newer pharmacologic alternatives for erectile dysfunction (article), September 15, p. 1159
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE
drug treatment of common STDs: part I. herpes, syphilis, urethritis, chlamydia and gonorrhea (article), October 1, p. 1387
drug treatment of common STDs: part II. vaginal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease and genital warts (article), October 15, p. 1716
thinking about sexually transmitted diseases (ed), October 1, p. 1335
troubled teen: matters of confidentiality (curb con), July, p. 300
SHOULDER
"burner": a common nerve injury in contact sports (article), November 1, p. 2035
SIGMOIDOSCOPY
comments on flexible sigmoidoscopy (let), November 15, p. 2237
SKIN
atopic dermatitis: a review of diagnosis and treatment (article), September 15, p. 1191
back rash (photo), September 1, p. 927
numb skin eruption (photo), November 1, p. 2087
white patch on back (photo), October 1, p. 1489
SLEEP APNEA
obstructive sleep apnea (article), November 15, p. 2279
SLEEP DISORDERS
chronic insomnia: a practical review (article), October 1, p. 1431
SNORING
obstructive sleep apnea (article), November 15, p. 2279
SPEECH DELAY
speech and language problems in international adoptees (let), October 1, p. 1322
SPINE
clinical criteria as a preliminary screen for cervical spine injury (let), October 1, p. 1318
SPORTS MEDICINE
assessment and management of concussion in sports (article), September 1, p. 887
"burner": a common nerve injury in contact sports (article), November 1, p. 2035
concussion in sports (ed), September 1, p. 738
exercise-related syncope in the young athlete: reassurance, restriction or referral? (article), November 1, p. 2001
STERILIZATION
vasectomy techniques (article), July, p. 137
STREPOCOCCUS
eleven national medical associations join to prevent pneumonia (med rep), August, p. 670
STRIDOR
diagnosis of stridor in children (article), November 15, p. 2289
STROKE
national stroke association develops a consensus statement on prevention of stroke (med rep), July, p. 314
preventing stroke in patients with transient ischemic attacks (article), November 15, p. 2331
SULFONYLUREAS
oral pharmacologic management of type 2 diabetes (article), December, p. 2613
SURGERY
preventing unnecessary hypospadias repair (let), November 1, p. 1933
surgical options for male pattern baldness (let), December, p. 2508
vasectomy techniques (article), July, p. 137
SYNCOPE
exercise-related syncope in the young athlete: reassurance, restriction or referral? (article), November 1, p. 2001
SYNOVITIS
pigmented villonodular synovitis of the hip and knee (article), October 1, p. 1404
SYPHILIS
drug treatment of common STDs: part I. herpes, syphilis, urethritis, chlamydia and gonorrhea (article), October 1, p. 1387
TERMINAL ILLNESS
approaching a terminally ill patient in denial (curb con), October 1, p. 1556
TESTICLES
vasectomy techniques (article), July, p. 137
THROMBOSIS
controversies in pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis (article), November 1, p. 1969
TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK
preventing stroke in patients with transient ischemic attacks (article), November 15, p. 2331
TRAUMA
post-traumatic stress reactions following motor vehicle accidents (article), August, p. 524
TRAVEL MEDICINE
case studies in international travelers (article), August, p. 471
medical advice for commercial air travelers (article), September 1, p. 801
prevention and treatment of traveler's diarrhea (article), July, p. 119
TUMOR
soft tissue sarcomas: integrating primary care recognition with tertiary care center treatment (article), August, p. 567
ULCERS
dyspepsia: relief not yet beyond belief (ed), October 15, p. 1649
evaluation and management of dyspepsia (article), October 15, p. 1773
URINALYSIS
evaluation of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in adults (article), September 15, p. 1143
evaluation of dysuria in men (article), September 1, p. 865
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS
AAP issues guidelines for urinary tract infections in infants and toddlers (med rep), August, p. 665
UTERINE BLEEDING
abnormal uterine bleeding (article), October 1, p. 137
VACCINE
ACIP issues recommendations for Lyme disease vaccine (med rep), November 1, p. 2171
advisory committee on immunization practices issues recommendations for the 1999-2000 influenza season (med rep), July, p. 309
advisory committee on immunization practices updates recommendations for the prevention of varicella (med rep), October 15, p. 1849
cost of inactivated vs. oral poliovirus vaccine (let), November 1, p. 1929
influenza vaccine for adults 50 to 64 years of age (ed), November 1, p. 1921
lowering the age for routine influenza vaccination to 50 years: AAFP leads the nation in influenza vaccine policy (article), November 1, p. 2061
task force outlines ways to improve vaccination coverage (med rep), November 15, p. 2431
VAGINAL INFECTION
drug treatment of common STDs: part II. vaginal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease and genital warts (article), October 15, p. 1716
VAGINAL DELIVERY
ACOG urges a cautious approach to vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (med rep), September 15, p. 1245
VARICELLA
advisory committee on immunization practices updates recommendations for the prevention of varicella (med rep), October 15, p. 1849
VASCULITIS
approach to diagnosis and initial management of systemic vasculitis (article), October 1, p. 1421
sarcoidosis and vasculitis (let), September 1, p. 763
VASECTOMY
vasectomy techniques (article), July, p. 137
VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLIC DISEASE
controversies in pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis (article), November 1, p. 1969
VENTRICULAR ARRYTHMIAS
right ventricular infarction: specific requirements of management (article), October 15, p. 1727
treatment of right ventricular infarction (ed), October 15, p. 1640
VIRUS
antibiotic therapy for viral infections in children (let), November 1, p. 1932
parvovirus B19 infections (article), October 1, p. 1455
VISION
common causes of vision loss in elderly patients (article), July, p. 99
endogenous endophthalmitis: case report and brief review (article), August, p. 510
eye in childhood (article), September 1, p. 907
VITAMINS
antioxidant vitamins and the prevention of coronary heart disease (article), September 1, p. 895
value of antioxidant vitamin supplements (ed), September 1, p. 742
VOMITING
management of acute gastroenteritis in children (article), December, p. 2555
WARFARIN
monitoring warfarin therapy (let), September 1, p. 764
WARTS
drug treatment of common STDs: part II. vaginal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease and genital warts (article), October 15, p. 1716
WASTING SYNDROME
evaluation and treatment of weight loss in adults with HIV disease (article), September 1, p. 843
WEIGHT LOSS
evaluation and treatment of weight loss in adults with HIV disease (article), September 1, p. 843
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
outpatient detoxification of the addicted or alcoholic patient (article), September 15, p. 1175
WOMEN'S HEALTH
abnormal uterine bleeding (article), October 1, p. 1371
ACOG urges a cautious approach to vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (med rep), September 15, p. 1245
AHA and ACC issue scientific statement on preventive cardiology for women (med rep), October 15, p. 1846
case studies in partner violence (article), December, p. 2569
current trends in cervical ripening and labor induction (ed), August, p. 418
current trends in cervical ripening and labor induction (article), August, p. 477
depression in women: diagnostic and treatment considerations (article), July, p. 225
diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis (article), October 15, p. 1753
drug treatment of common STDs: part II. vaginal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease and genital warts (article), October 15, p. 1716
female circumcision (curb con), August, p. 657
folic acid requirements for women of childbearing age (let), December, p. 2510
HELLP syndrome: recognition and perinatal management (article), September 1, p. 829
hormone replacement therapy and risk of heart disease (let), November 15, p. 2234
hypnosis in the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum (let), July, p. 56
is raloxifene the answer to the HRT story? (ed), September 15, p. 1092
NCCN and ACS collaborate on a patient's version of the NCCN practice guidelines for breast cancer (med rep), November 1, p. 2169
potential postfertilization effect with use of the IUD (let), September 1, p. 761
prevention of osteoporosis and fractures (article), July, p. 194
primary dysmenorrhea (article), August, p. 489
raloxifene: a selective estrogen receptor modulator (article), September 15, p. 1131
reframing our approach to domestic violence: the cyclic batterer syndrome (ed), December, p. 2498
update on oral contraceptive pills (article), November 1, p. 2073
WORK-RELATED INJURIES
my needlestick (res stu voice), July, p. 329
protecting the health and safety of working teenagers (article), August, p. 575
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