Volume 61 Index
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abdominal pain
chronic abdominal pain and abdominal epilepsy (let), January 1, p. 50
abortion
acute and post-traumatic stress disorder after spontaneous abortion (article), March 15, p. 1689
abuse
child abuse: the physician's role in alleviating a growing problem (ed), May 15, p. 2977
evaluation of physical abuse in children (article), May 15, p. 3057
accessory mammary tissue
postpartum axillary masses (photo), May 1, p. 2799
accidents
use of the word 'accident' in injury-causing events (let), March 1, p. 1280
acne
topical therapy for acne (article), January 15, p. 357
addiction
addiction: part I. benzodiazepines--side effects, abuse risk and alternatives (article), April 1, p. 2121
addiction: part II. identification and management of the drug-seeking patient (article), April 15, p. 2401
approach to drug abuse, intoxication and withdrawal (article), May 1, p. 2763
using tissue adhesive for wound repair: a practical guide to dermabond (article), March 1, p. 1383
adolescent health
AHRQ releases evidence report on brain injury in children (prac guide), June 1, p. 3465
osteochondritis dissecans: a diagnosis not to miss (article), January 1, p. 151
topical therapy for acne (article), January 15, p. 357
advertising
hiding consumer ads in pharmaceutical samples (let), April 15, p. 2338
alcohol use
alcoholism in the elderly (article), March 15, p. 1710
role of alcohol use in dyspepsia (let), June 15, p. 3564
angina
contemporary management of angina: part II. medical management of chronic stable angina (article), January 1, p. 129
anniversary
50 years of American Family Physician (ed), April 1, p. 1974
action of aureomycin on vaccinia (December 1950) (let), April 1, p. 2001
kudos (July 1950) (let), April 1, p. 1996; 1997; 1997; 1998
orchids by wire (May 1950) (let), April 1, p. 1995
orchids from an artist (let), April 1, p. 1995
sample orchids (June 1950) (let), April 1, p. 1995; 1995; 1995; 1996; 1996; 1996
specialization isn't the answer (August 1950) (let), April 1, p. 1998
specialist speaks (November 1950) (let), April 1, p. 2001
antibiotics
acute otitis media: part II. treatment in an era of increasing antibiotic resistance (article), April 15, p. 2410
new classification and update on the quinolone antibiotics (article), May 1, p. 2741
antihypertensive therapy
combination antihypertensive drugs: recommendations for use (article), May 15, p. 3049
combination antihypertensive drug therapy: a therapeutic option long overdue (ed), May 15, p. 2974
anxiety
addiction: part I. benzodiazepines--side effects, abuse risk and alternatives (article), April 1, p. 2121
social anxiety disorder (let), June 1, p. 3245
approvals
significant FDA approvals in 1999 (FDA), April 15, p. 2531
asthma
developing and communicating a long-term treatment plan for asthma (article), April 15, p. 2419
improving adherence to asthma therapy: what physicians can do (ed), April 15, p. 2328
arthritis
cyclooxyegenase-2 enzyme inhibitors: place in therapy (article), June 15, p. 3669
atherosclerosis
dietary therapy for children with hypercholesterolemia (article), February 1, p. 675
athletes
factors at play in the athletic preparticipation examination (ed), May 1, p. 2617
female athlete triad (article), June 1, p. 3357
it won't be me next time: an opinion on preparticipation sports physicals (ed), May 1, p. 2618
preparticipation athletic evaluation (article), May 1, p. 2683
preparticipation examination (app), May 1, p. 2696
atopic dermatitis
tar compounds and atopic dermatitis (let), June 1, p. 3252
atrophic vaginitis
diagnosis and treatment of atrophic vaginitis (article), May 15, p. 3090
back pain
diagnosis and management of acute low back pain (article), March 15, p. 1779
bacterial endocarditis
management of bacterial endocarditis (article), March 15, p. 1725
bacteriuria
urinary catheter management (article), January 15, p. 369
basal cell carcinoma
just a scar? (photo), April 1, p. 2175
behavioral therapy
'stages of change' approach to helping patients change behavior (article), March 1, p. 1409
benzodiazepines
addiction: part I. benzodiazepines--side effects, abuse risk and alternatives (article), April 1, p. 2121
birth control
oral contraceptives and prevention of implantation (let), May 1, p. 2605; 2605
bisphosphonate
bisphosphonates: safety and efficacy in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis (article), May 1, p. 2731
bladder cancer
american urological association issues guidelines on the management of bladder cancer (prac guide), June 15, p. 3734
blood flow
approach to the vaso-occlusive crisis in adults with sickle cell disease (article), March 1, p. 1349
blood pressure
combination antihypertensive drugs: recommendations for use (article), May 15, p. 3049
combination antihypertensive drug therapy: a therapeutic option long overdue (ed), May 15, p. 2974
blood supply
U.S. blood supply (FDA), January 15, p. 549
braces
knee braces: current evidence and clinical recommendations for their use (article), January 15, p. 411
brain injury
AHRQ releases evidence report on brain injury in children (prac guide), June 1, p. 3465
breast
evaluation of common breast problems in family practice (ed), April 15, p. 2327
evaluation of common breast problems (article), April 15, p. 2371
postpartum axillary masses (photo), May 1, p. 2799
breast feeding
promoting and supporting breast-feeding (article), April 1, p. 2093
cancer
evaluation of common breast problems in family practice (ed), April 15, p. 2327
evaluation of common breast problems (article), April 15, p. 2371
just a scar? (photo), April 1, p. 2175
lentigo maligna melanoma (photo), June 1, p. 3385
overcoming the barriers to change: screening for colorectal cancer (ed), March 15, p. 1621
recognition of common childhood malignancies (article), April 1, p. 2144
update on colorectal cancer (article), March 15, p. 1759
candidiasis
treatment of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (article), June 1, p. 3306
cardiac trauma
management of bacterial endocarditis (article), March 15, p. 1725
cardiovascular disease
ACC/AHA guidelines on the management of acute myocardial infarction (prac guide), March 15, p. 1901
AHA and ACC outline approaches to coronary disease risk assessment (prac guide), April 15, p. 2534
AHA examines cardiovascular problems in diabetes (prac guide), January 15, p. 561
contemporary management of angina: part II. medical management of chronic stable angina (article), January 1, p. 129
caries
anticipatory guidance in infant oral health: rationale and recommendations (article), January 1, p. 115
carotid endarterectomy
when to operate in carotid artery disease (article), January 15, p. 400
who should operate in carotid disease? (ed), January 15, p. 313
catheterization
urinary catheter management (article), January 15, p. 369
central nervous system
neurologic complications of Epstein-Barr virus infection (let), February 1, p. 643
cervical cancer
cervical cancer (article), March 1, p. 1369
chemical sensitivity
multiple chemical sensitivity (let), January 1, p. 45
children
2000 harmonized immunization schedule (prac guide), January 1, p. 232
acute otitis media caused by resistant pneumococci (ed), January 15, p. 318
acute otitis media: part I. improving diagnostic accuracy (article), April 1, p. 2051
AHRQ releases evidence report on brain injury in children (prac guide), June 1, p. 3465
anticipatory guidance in infant oral health: rationale and recommendations (article), January 1, p. 115
bilious vomiting in the newborn: rapid diagnosis of intestinal obstruction (article), May 1, p. 2791
child abuse: the physician's role in alleviating a growing problem (ed), May 15, p. 2977
chronic abdominal pain and abdominal epilepsy (let), January 1, p. 50
controversy in otitis media management: should we follow the CDC recommendations? (ed), January 15, p. 317
dietary therapy for children with hypercholesterolemia (article), February 1, p. 675
evaluation of the acutely limping child (article), February 15, p. 1011
evaluation of physical abuse in children (article), May 15, p. 3057
hypercholesterolemia in children (ed), February 1, p. 633
identification and evaluation of mental retardation (article), February 15, p. 1059
pediatric emergencies: preparedness and prevention (ed), June 1, p. 3237
pediatric emergency preparedness in the office (article), June 1, p. 3333
perianal streptococcal dermatitis (article), January 15, p. 391
recognition of common childhood malignancies (article), April 1, p. 2144
recognizing an index case of tuberous sclerosis (article), February 1, p. 703
sun protection for children (let), February 15, p. 959
tympanocentesis: to tap or not to tap (ed), April 1, p. 1987
cholesterol
choosing drug therapy for patients with hyperlipidemia (article), June 1, p. 3371
claudication
primary care approach to the patient with claudication (article), February 15, p. 1027
colchicine
use of intravenous colchicine in patients with acute gout (let), April 15, p. 2343
colorectal cancer
screening for colorectal cancer (ppip), June 1, p. 3477
communication
what your patients don't tell you (curb con), May 1, p. 2895
compliance
patient compliance: in search of the real question in diabetes care (let), February 1, p. 644
why can't this patient take insulin? (curb con), January 1, p. 226
contraception
oral contraceptives and prevention of implantation (let), May 1, p. 2605; 2605
coronary artery disease
ACC/AHA revise guidelines for coronary bypass surgery (prac guide), May 1, p. 2881
AHA and ACC outline approaches to coronary disease risk assessment (prac guide), April 15, p. 2534
contemporary management of angina: part II. medical management of chronic stable angina (article), January 1, p. 129
essentials of the diagnosis of heart failure (article), March 1, p. 1319
primary care approach to the patient with claudication (article), February 15, p. 1027
when to operate in carotid artery disease (article), January 15, p. 400
who should operate in carotid disease? (ed), January 15, p. 313
coronary bypass surgery
ACC/AHA revise guidelines for coronary bypass surgery (prac guide), May 1, p. 2881
coronary heart disease
choosing drug therapy for patients with hyperlipidemia (article), June 1, p. 3371
current management of mitral valve prolapse (article), June 1, p. 3343
mitral valve prolapse: implications for the primary care physician (ed), June 1, p. 3238
corrections/clarifications
comparison of drugs used to treat chronic hypertension (tips), February 1, p. 647
diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis (article), May 1, p. 2614
efficacy and safety of therapy for human scabies infestation (tips), June 15, p. 3567
endometrial cancer (article), March 1, p. 1280
evaluation of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in adults (article), February 1, p. 647
failure to pass meconium: diagnosing neonatal intestinal obstruction (article), March 15, p. 1646
folic acid requirements for women of childbearing age (let), April 15, p. 2344
how to recognize and treat acute HIV syndrome (article), January 15, p. 308
malaria prevention in travelers (article), January 1, p. 50
management of acute gastroenteritis in children (article), May 1, p. 2614
managing pain in the dying patients (quiz), June 15, p. 3567
newer pharmacologic alternatives for erectile dysfunction (article), April 15, p. 2344
overview of methods for treating allergic rhinitis (tips), May 15, p. 2972; June 1, p. 3252
patellofemoral pain syndrome: a review and guidelines for treatment (pat info), February 15, p. 960
pediatric advanced life support: a review of the AHA recommendations (quiz), March 1, p. 1280; May 1, p. 2614
quantum sufficit, March 15, p. 1646
snowboarding injuries (quiz), January 1, p. 50
update on the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (article), April 15, p. 2344
urinary tract infections during pregnancy (article), June 15, p. 3567
vulvodynia and vulvar vestibulitis: challenges in diagnosis and management (quiz), March 15, p. 1646
cryoglobulinemia
palpable shin lesions (photo), February 1, p. 789
cyclooxygenase inhibitors
cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme inhibitors: place in therapy (article), June 15, p. 3669
tempering the enthusiasm for COX-2 inhibitors (ed), June 15, p. 3560
death
managing pain in the dying patient (article), February 1, p. 755
deep venous thrombosis
American Thoracic Society develops guidelines on diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (prac guide), February 15, p. 1194
dementia
appropriate use of psychotropic drugs in nursing homes (article), March 1, p. 1437
dentistry
anticipatory guidance in infant oral health: rationale and recommendations (article), January 1, p. 115
depression
clinical review of recent findings on the awareness, diagnosis and treatment of depression (prac guide), May 15, p. 3158
dermabond
using tissue adhesive for wound repair: a practical guide to dermabond (article), March 1, p. 1383
dermatology
just a scar? (photo), April 1, p. 2175
lichen planus (article), June 1, p. 3319
perianal streptococcal dermatitis (article), January 15, p. 391
purple pubis syndrome (photo), March 1, p. 1449
recognizing an index case of tuberous sclerosis (article), February 1, p. 703
tar compounds and atopic dermatitis (let), June 1, p. 3252
topical therapy for acne (article), January 15, p. 357
treatment of psoriasis: an algorithm-based approach for primary care physicians (article), February 1, p. 725
treatment of seborrheic dermatitis (article), May 1, p. 2703
developmental delay
identification and evaluation of mental retardation (article), February 15, p. 1059
diabetes
AHA examines cardiovascular problems in diabetes (prac guide), January 15, p. 561
comments on type 2 diabetes screening and treatment (let), January 1, p. 48; 49
patient compliance: in search of the real question in diabetes care (let), February 1, p. 644
why can't this patient take insulin? (curb con), January 1, p. 226
diet
dietary therapy for children with hypercholesterolemia (article), February 1, p. 675
hypercholesterolemia in children (ed), February 1, p. 633
disability
treatment of nonmalignant chronic pain (article), March 1, p. 1331
dreaming
nightmares and disorders of dreaming (article), April 1, p. 2037
driving
older adult driver (article), January 1, p. 141
physician's role in the assessment of older drivers (ed), January 1, p. 39
drug abuse
addiction: part I. benzodiazepines--side effects, abuse risk and alternatives (article), April 1, p. 2121
addiction: part II. identification and management of the drug-seeking patient (article), April 15, p. 2401
approach to drug abuse, intoxication and withdrawal (article), May 1, p. 2763
drug interactions
avoiding drug interactions (ed), March 15, p. 1628
clinically significant drug interactions (article), March 15, p. 1745
drug labeling
significant FDA approvals in 1999 (FDA), April 15, p. 2531
drug seeking
addiction: part II. identification and management of the drug-seeking patient (article), April 15, p. 2401
drug therapy
choosing drug therapy for patients with hyperlipidemia (article), June 1, p. 3371
dyspepsia
role of alcohol use in dyspepsia (let), June 15, p. 3564
dysphagia
evaluating dysphagia (article), June 15, p. 3639
evaluation and treatment of swallowing impairments (article), April 15, p. 2453
ear
acute otitis media caused by resistant pneumococci (ed), January 15, p. 318
acute otitis media: part I. improving diagnostic accuracy (article), April 1, p. 2051
acute otitis media: part II. treatment in an era of increasing antibiotic resistance (article), April 15, p. 2410
controversy in otitis media management: should we follow the CDC recommendations? (ed), January 15, p. 317
noise-induced hearing loss (article), May 1, p. 2749
recommended air travel delay in patients with otitis media (let), February 15, p. 959
tympanocentesis: to tap or not to tap (ed), April 1, p. 1987
uninvited guest in the ear (let), May 1, p. 2606
eating disorders
female athlete triad (article), June 1, p. 3357
ectopic pregnancy
ectopic pregnancy (article), February 15, p. 1080
elbow
evaluation of overuse elbow injuries (article), February 1, p. 691
osteochondritis dissecans: a diagnosis not to miss (article), January 1, p. 151
elder mistreatment
appropriate use of psychotropic drugs in nursing homes (article), March 1, p. 1437
elderly
adult immunization--influenza vaccine (ppip), May 1, p. 2901
age-related macular degeneration: update for primary care (article), May 15, p. 3035
alcoholism in the elderly (article), March 15, p. 1710
bisphosphonates: safety and efficacy in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis (article), May 1, p. 2731
evaluating dysphagia (article), June 15, p. 3639
evaluation and treatment of swallowing impairments (article), April 15, p. 2453
falls in the elderly (article), April 1, p. 2159
geriatric patient: a systematic approach to maintaining health (article), February 15, p. 1089
health assessment of the geriatric patient (ed), February 15, p. 949
hyponatremia and hypernatremia in the elderly (article), June 15, p. 3623
older adult driver (article), January 1, p. 141
physician's role in the assessment of older drivers (ed), January 1, p. 39
electrocardiography
ACC/AHA guidelines for ambulatory ECG (prac guide), February 1, p. 884
emergency care
pediatric emergency preparedness in the office (article), June 1, p. 3333
pediatric emergencies: preparedness and prevention (ed), June 1, p. 3237
end-of-life care
family physicians should be experts in palliative care (ed), February 1, p. 636
managing pain in the dying patient (article), February 1, p. 755
epilepsy
chronic abdominal pain and abdominal epilepsy (let), January 1, p. 50
Epstein-Barr virus
neurologic complications of Epstein-Barr virus infection (let), February 1, p. 643
erectile dysfunction
diagnostic evaluation of erectile dysfunction (article), January 1, p. 95
health issues in men: part I. common genitourinary disorders (article), June 15, p. 3657
estrogen
diagnosis and treatment of atrophic vaginitis (article), May 15, p. 3090
ethics
bending the rules to get a medication (curb con), March 1, p. 1563
exostosis
cry ungual! (photo), January 1, p. 189
eye
age-related macular degeneration: update for primary care (article), May 15, p. 3035
falls
falls in the elderly (article), April 1, p. 2159
female athlete triad
female athlete triad (article), June 1, p. 3357
fibroids
uterine fibroid embolization (article), June 15, p. 3601
fractures
osteoporosis and fractures (let), February 15, p. 960
raloxifene therapy in the reduction of fractures (let), March 1, p. 1272
gait disturbance
evaluation of the acutely limping child (article), February 15, p. 1011
gallstones
management of gallstones and their complications (article), March 15, p. 1673
gambling
pathologic gambling (article), February 1, p. 741
gastroesophageal reflux disease
true incidence of GERD-induced globus (let), March 15, p. 1643
gastrointestinal disorders
Meckel's diverticulum (article), February 15, p. 1037
role of alcohol use in dyspepsia (let), June 15, p. 3564
genetics
genetic testing (ed), February 15, p. 950; (let), May 15, p. 2968
impact of genetic testing on primary care: where's the beef? (med soc), February 15, p. 971
genitourinary disorders
health issues in men: part I. common genitourinary disorders (article), June 15, p. 3657
geriatrics
adult immunization--influenza vaccine (ppip), May 1, p. 2901
age-related macular degeneration: update for primary care (article), May 15, p. 3035
bisphosphonates: safety and efficacy in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis (article), May 1, p. 2731
evaluating dysphagia (article), June 15, p. 3639
evaluation and treatment of swallowing impairments (article), April 15, p. 2453
falls in the elderly (article), April 1, p. 2159
geriatric patient: a systematic approach to maintaining health (article), February 15, p. 1089
health assessment of the geriatric patient (ed), February 15, p. 949
older adult driver (article), January 1, p. 141
physician's role in the assessment of older drivers (ed), January 1, p. 39
giant cell arteritis
management of giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica (article), April 1, p. 2061
glenohumeral joint
painful shoulder: part I. clinical evaluation (article), May 15, p. 3079
painful shoulder: part II. acute and chronic disorders (article), June 1, p. 3291
glucose
why can't this patient take insulin? (curb con), January 1, p. 226
goiter
thyroiditis: differential diagnosis and management (article), February 15, p. 1047
gout
use of intravenous colchicine in patients with acute gout (let), April 15, p. 2343
guidelines
1999 USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons infected with HIV: part I. prevention of exposure (article), January 1, p. 163
1999 USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons infected with HIV: part II. prevention of the first episode of disease (article), January 15, p. 441
1999 USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons infected with HIV: part III. prevention of disease recurrence (article), February 1, p. 771
2000 harmonized immunization schedule (prac guide), January 1, p. 232
ACC/AHA guidelines for ambulatory ECG (prac guide), February 1, p. 884
ACC/AHA guidelines on the management of acute myocardial infarction (prac guide), March 15, p. 1901
ACC/AHA revise guidelines for coronary bypass surgery (prac guide), May 1, p. 2881
ACOG practice bulletin on management of herpes in pregnancy (prac guide), January 15, p. 556
AHA examines cardiovascular problems in diabetes (prac guide), January 15, p. 561
American Thoracic Society develops guidelines on diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (prac guide), February 15, p. 1194
American Urological Association issues guidelines on the management of bladder cancer (prac guide), June 15, p. 3734
management of pain in sickle cell disease (prac guide), March 1, p. 1544
update on the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (article), January 15, p. 379
gynecology
ACOG practice bulletin on management of herpes in pregnancy (prac guide), January 15, p. 556
cervical cancer (article), March 1, p. 1369
diagnosis and treatment of atrophic vaginitis (article), May 15, p. 3090
ectopic pregnancy (article), February 15, p. 1080
is hysterectomy obsolete? (ed), June 15, p. 3559
managing menopause (article), March 1, p. 1391
options and issues in managing menopause (ed), March 1, p. 1285
practical use of the pessary (article), May 1, p. 2719
treatment of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (article), June 1, p. 3306
urinary tract infections during pregnancy (article), February 1, p. 713
uterine fibroid embolization (article), June 15, p. 3601
Hashimoto's disease
thyroiditis: differential diagnosis and management (article), February 15, p. 1047
headache
newer intranasal migraine medications (article), January 1, p. 180
hearing loss
noise-induced hearing loss (article), May 1, p. 2749
heart disease
ACC/AHA guidelines for ambulatory ECG (prac guide), February 1, p. 884
ACC/AHA guidelines on the management of acute myocardial infarction (prac guide), March 15, p. 1901
AHA and ACC outline approaches to coronary disease risk assessment (prac guide), April 15, p. 2534
AHA examines cardiovascular problems in diabetes (prac guide), January 15, p. 561
contemporary management of angina: part II. medical management of chronic stable angina (article), January 1, p. 129
essentials of the diagnosis of heart failure (article), March 1, p. 1319
management of bacterial endocarditis (article), March 15, p. 1725
when to operate in carotid artery disease (article), January 15, p. 400
who should operate in carotid disease? (ed), January 15, p. 313
heartburn
true incidence of GERD-induced globus (let), March 15, p. 1643
hematuria
asymptomatic microscopic hematuria (let), May 1, p. 2611; 2614
hepatitis
ACIP recommendations for the prevention of hepatitis A through immunization (prac guide), April 1, p. 2246
herpes
ACOG practice bulletin on management of herpes in pregnancy (prac guide), January 15, p. 556
treatment of common cutaneous herpes simplex virus infections (article), March 15, p. 1697
herpes zoster
management of herpes zoster (shingles) and postherpetic neuralgia (article), April 15, p. 2437
hip
hip pain in athletes (article), April 1, p. 2109
HIV/AIDS
1999 USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons infected with HIV: part I. prevention of exposure (article), January 1, p. 163
1999 USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons infected with HIV: part II. prevention of the first episode of disease (article), January 15, p. 441
1999 USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons infected with HIV: part III. prevention of disease recurrence (article), February 1, p. 771
family physicians and HIV care (let), January 1, p. 45
hormone replacement therapy
managing menopause (article), March 1, p. 1391
options and issues in managing menopause (ed), March 1, p. 1285
hospice care
family physicians should be experts in palliative care (ed), February 1, p. 636
hospitalists
comment on the family physician as hospitalist (let), February 1, p. 647
human papillomavirus infection
cervical cancer (article), March 1, p. 1369
hypercholesterolemia
dietary therapy for children with hypercholesterolemia (article), February 1, p. 675
hypercholesterolemia in children (ed), February 1, p. 633
hyperlipidemia
choosing drug therapy for patients with hyperlipidemia (article), June 1, p. 3371
hypernatremia
hyponatremia and hypernatremia in the elderly (article), June 15, p. 3623
hypertension
combination antihypertensive drugs: recommendations for use (article), May 15, p. 3049
combination antihypertensive drug therapy: a therapeutic option long overdue (ed), May 15, p. 2974
essentials of the diagnosis of heart failure (article), March 1, p. 1319
hyperuricemia
use of intravenous colchicine in patients with acute gout (let), April 15, p. 2343
hyponatremia
hyponatremia and hypernatremia in the elderly (article), June 15, p. 3623
hypothyroidism
thyroiditis: differential diagnosis and management (article), February 15, p. 1047
hysterectomy
is hysterectomy obsolete? (ed), June 15, p. 3559
immunization
2000 harmonized immunization schedule (prac guide), January 1, p. 232
ACIP recommendations for the prevention of hepatitis A through immunization (prac guide), April 1, p. 2246
action of aureomycin on vaccinia (December 1950) (let), April 1, p. 2001
adult immunization--influenza vaccine (ppip), May 1, p. 2901
adult immunization--pneumococcal vaccine (ppip), April 1, p. 2239
impotence
diagnostic evaluation of erectile dysfunction (article), January 1, p. 95
infants
anticipatory guidance in infant oral health: rationale and recommendations (article), January 1, p. 115
bilious vomiting in the newborn: rapid diagnosis of intestinal obstruction (article), May 1, p. 2791
pediatric emergency preparedness in the office (article), June 1, p. 3333
pediatric emergencies: preparedness and prevention (ed), June 1, p. 3237
perianal streptococcal dermatitis (article), January 15, p. 391
infection
1999 USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons infected with HIV: part I. prevention of exposure (article), January 1, p. 163
1999 USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons infected with HIV: part II. prevention of the first episode of disease (article), January 15, p. 441
1999 USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons infected with HIV: part III. prevention of disease recurrence (article), February 1, p. 771
acute otitis media caused by resistant pneumococci (ed), January 15, p. 318
acute otitis media: part I. improving diagnostic accuracy (article), April 1, p. 2051
acute otitis media: part II. treatment in an era of increasing antibiotic resistance (article), April 15, p. 2410
acute renal failure (article), April 1, p. 2077
controversy in otitis media management: should we follow the CDC recommendations? (ed), January 15, p. 317
evaluation of pregnant women exposed to respiratory viruses (article), May 15, p. 3065
identification and management of tuberculosis (article), May 1, p. 2667
management of bacterial endocarditis (article), March 15, p. 1725
neurologic complications of Epstein-Barr virus infection (let), February 1, p. 643
treatment of common cutaneous herpes simplex virus infections (article), March 15, p. 1697
treatment of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (article), June 1, p. 3306
tympanocentesis: to tap or not to tap (ed), April 1, p. 1987
urinary catheter management (article), January 15, p. 369
inflammation
cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme inhibitors: place in therapy (article), June 15, p. 3669
lichen planus (article), June 1, p. 3319
influenza
adult immunization--influenza vaccine (ppip), May 1, p. 2901
lowering the age for influenza vaccination (let), May 15, p. 2967
insomnia
addiction: part I. benzodiazepines--side effects, abuse risk and alternatives (article), April 1, p. 2121
insulin
why can't this patient take insulin? (curb con), January 1, p. 226
insurance
bending the rules to get a medication (curb con), March 1, p. 1563
intestinal obstruction
bilious vomiting in the newborn: rapid diagnosis of intestinal obstruction (article), May 1, p. 2791
Meckel's diverticulum (article), February 15, p. 1037
ischemia
contemporary management of angina: part II. medical management of chronic stable angina (article), January 1, p. 129
joint disorder
osteoarthritis: current concepts in diagnosis and management (article), March 15, p. 1795
joint instability
evaluation of overuse elbow injuries (article), February 1, p. 691
osteochondritis dissecans: a diagnosis not to miss (article), January 1, p. 151
knee
acute knee effusions: a systematic approach to diagnosis (article), April 15, p. 2391
knee braces: current evidence and clinical recommendations for their use (article), January 15, p. 411
osteochondritis dissecans: a diagnosis not to miss (article), January 1, p. 151
laceration
using tissue adhesive for wound repair: a practical guide to dermabond (article), March 1, p. 1383
lactation
promoting and supporting breast-feeding (article), April 1, p. 2093
learning disability
identification and evaluation of mental retardation (article), February 15, p. 1059
lentigo maligna
lentigo maligna melanoma (photo), June 1, p. 3385
leukemia
recognition of common childhood malignancies (article), April 1, p. 2144
lichen planus
lichen planus (article), June 1, p. 3319
limp
evaluation of the acutely limping child (article), February 15, p. 1011
Lyme disease
AAP issues recommendations on the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease (prac guide), June 1, p. 3463
lymphoma
recognition of common childhood malignancies (article), April 1, p. 2144
macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration: update for primary care (article), May 15, p. 3035
malaria
rapid 'dipstick' assays for the detection of malaria (let), March 15, p. 1640
Meckel's diverticulum
Meckel's diverticulum (article), February 15, p. 1037
medical surveillance
medical surveillance in work-site safety and health programs (article), May 1, p. 2785
melanoma
lentigo maligna melanoma (photo), June 1, p. 3385
men's health
comments on vasectomy closure techniques (let), January 15, p. 305; 305; 306
diagnostic evaluation of erectile dysfunction (article), January 1, p. 95
health issues in men: part I. common genitourinary disorders (article), June 15, p. 3657
treatment of prostatitis (article), May 15, p. 3015
update on the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (article), January 15, p. 379
menopause
managing menopause (article), March 1, p. 1391
options and issues in managing menopause (ed), March 1, p. 1285
mental health
acute and post-traumatic stress disorder after spontaneous abortion (article), March 15, p. 1689
clinical review of recent findings on the awareness, diagnosis and treatment of depression (prac guide), May 15, p. 3158
early diagnosis and empathy in managing somatization (ed), March 1, p. 1282
pathologic gambling (article), February 1, p. 741
social anxiety disorder (let), June 1, p. 3245
somatizing patients: part I. practical diagnosis (article), February 15, p. 1073
somatizing patients: part II. practical management (article), March 1, p. 1423
surgeon general releases mental health report (prac guide), June 15, p. 3739
mental retardation
identification and evaluation of mental retardation (article), February 15, p. 1059
recognizing an index case of tuberous sclerosis (article), February 1, p. 703
migraine
newer intranasal migraine medications (article), January 1, p. 180
mind-body connection
what your patients don't tell you (curb con), May 1, p. 2895
mitral regurgitation
current management of mitral valve prolapse (article), June 1, p. 3343
mitral valve prolapse: implications for the primary care physician (ed), June 1, p. 3238
mitral valve prolapse
current management of mitral valve prolapse (article), June 1, p. 3343
mitral valve prolapse: implications for the primary care physician (ed), June 1, p. 3238
myocardial infarction
ACC/AHA guidelines on the management of acute myocardial infarction (prac guide), March 15, p. 1901
narcotics
managing pain in the dying patient (article), February 1, p. 755
nasal patency
smell and taste disorders: a primary care approach (article), January 15, p. 427
night terrors
nightmares and disorders of dreaming (article), April 1, p. 2037
nightmares
nightmares and disorders of dreaming (article), April 1, p. 2037
nipple discharge
evaluation of common breast problems (article), April 15, p. 2371
noise exposure
noise-induced hearing loss (article), May 1, p. 2749
nursing home
appropriate use of psychotropic drugs in nursing homes (article), March 1, p. 1437
obesity
drug therapy for obesity (article), April 1, p. 2131
successful management of the obese patient (article), June 15, p. 3615
obstetrics
ACOG practice bulletin on management of herpes in pregnancy (prac guide), January 15, p. 556
acute and post-traumatic stress disorder after spontaneous abortion (article), March 15, p. 1689
ectopic pregnancy (article), February 15, p. 1080
evaluation of pregnant women exposed to respiratory viruses (article), May 15, p. 3065
urinary tract infections during pregnancy (article), February 1, p. 713
occupational medicine
medical surveillance in work-site safety and health programs (article), May 1, p. 2785
office procedures
pediatric emergencies: preparedness and prevention (ed), June 1, p. 3237
pediatric emergency preparedness in the office (article), June 1, p. 3333
oral contraceptives
oral contraceptives and prevention of implantation (let), May 1, p. 2605; 2605
oral health
anticipatory guidance in infant oral health: rationale and recommendations (article), January 1, p. 115
orthopedic medicine
painful shoulder: part I. clinical evaluation (article), May 15, p. 3079
painful shoulder: part II. acute and chronic disorders (article), June 1, p. 3291
orthopedics
hip pain in athletes (article), April 1, p. 2109
osteoarthritis
osteoarthritis: current concepts in diagnosis and management (article), March 15, p. 1795
tempering the enthusiasm for COX-2 inhibitors (ed), June 15, p. 3560
osteochondritis dissecans
osteochondritis dissecans: a diagnosis not to miss (article), January 1, p. 151
osteoporosis
bisphosphonates: safety and efficacy in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis (article), May 1, p. 2731
female athlete triad (article), June 1, p. 3357
managing menopause (article), March 1, p. 1391
osteoporosis and fractures (let), February 15, p. 960
raloxifene therapy in the reduction of fractures (let), March 1, p. 1272
otitis media
acute otitis media caused by resistant pneumococci (ed), January 15, p. 318
acute otitis media: part I. improving diagnostic accuracy (article), April 1, p. 2051
acute otitis media: part II. treatment in an era of increasing antibiotic resistance (article), April 15, p. 2410
controversy in otitis media management: should we follow the CDC recommendations? (ed), January 15, p. 317
recommended air travel delay in patients with otitis media (let), February 15, p. 959
tympanocentesis: to tap or not to tap (ed), April 1, p. 1987
over-the-counter drugs
clinically significant drug interactions (article), March 15, p. 1745
overuse injury
evaluation of overuse elbow injuries (article), February 1, p. 691
overuse syndrome
acute knee effusions: a systematic approach to diagnosis (article), April 15, p. 2391
pain
approach to the vaso-occlusive crisis in adults with sickle cell disease (article), March 1, p. 1349
chronic abdominal pain and abdominal epilepsy (let), January 1, p. 50
cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme inhibitors: place in therapy (article), June 15, p. 3669
diagnosis and management of acute low back pain (article), March 15, p. 1779
evaluation of common breast problems (article), April 15, p. 2371
evaluation of overuse elbow injuries (article), February 1, p. 691
hip pain in athletes (article), April 1, p. 2109
management of giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica (article), April 1, p. 2061
management of pain in sickle cell disease (prac guide), March 1, p. 1544
managing pain in the dying patient (article), February 1, p. 755
newer intranasal migraine medications (article), January 1, p. 180
osteoarthritis: current concepts in diagnosis and management (article), March 15, p. 1795
painful shoulder: part I. clinical evaluation (article), May 15, p. 3079
painful shoulder: part II. acute and chronic disorders (article), June 1, p. 3291
primary care approach to the patient with claudication (article), February 15, p. 1027
treatment of nonmalignant chronic pain (article), March 1, p. 1331
palliative care
family physicians should be experts in palliative care (ed), February 1, p. 636
managing pain in the dying patient (article), February 1, p. 755
panic disorder
addiction: part I. benzodiazepines--side effects, abuse risk and alternatives (article), April 1, p. 2121
Papanicolaou smear
cervical cancer (article), March 1, p. 1369
penis
comments on vasectomy closure techniques (let), January 15, p. 305; 305; 306
diagnostic evaluation of erectile dysfunction (article), January 1, p. 95
perianal streptococcal dermatitis
perianal streptococcal dermatitis (article), January 15, p. 391
peripheral arterial occlusive disease
primary care approach to the patient with claudication (article), February 15, p. 1027
pessary
practical use of the pessary (article), May 1, p. 2719
pharmaceuticals
hiding consumer ads in pharmaceutical samples (let), April 15, p. 2338
physician-patient relationship
50 years of American Family Physician (ed), April 1, p. 1974
addiction: part II. identification and management of the drug-seeking patient (article), April 15, p. 2401
bending the rules to get a medication (curb con), March 1, p. 1563
evidence-based preventive care: a timely matter (ed), April 1, p. 1984
family physicians and HIV care (let), January 1, p. 45
family physicians should be experts in palliative care (ed), February 1, p. 636
managing pain in the dying patient (article), February 1, p. 755
new year's resolution (res stu voice), January 1, p. 248
patient compliance: in search of the real question in diabetes care (let), February 1, p. 644
potentially violent patient? (curb con), April 1, p. 2237
setting limits on demanding patients (curb con), February 1, p. 881
somatizing patients: part I. practical diagnosis (article), February 15, p. 1073
what your patients don't tell you (curb con), May 1, p. 2895
polymyalgia rheumatica
management of giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica (article), April 1, p. 2061
post-traumatic stress
acute and post-traumatic stress disorder after spontaneous abortion (article), March 15, p. 1689
nightmares and disorders of dreaming (article), April 1, p. 2037
use of the word 'accident' in injury-causing events (let), March 1, p. 1280
postherpetic neuralgia
management of herpes zoster (shingles) and postherpetic neuralgia (article), April 15, p. 2437
postmenopause
raloxifene therapy in the reduction of fractures (let), March 1, p. 1272
pregnancy
ACOG practice bulletin on management of herpes in pregnancy (prac guide), January 15, p. 556
ectopic pregnancy (article), February 15, p. 1080
promoting and supporting breast-feeding (article), April 1, p. 2093
urinary tract infections during pregnancy (article), February 1, p. 713
preparticipation physical examination
factors at play in the athletic preparticipation examination (ed), May 1, p. 2617
it won't be me next time: an opinion on preparticipation sports physicals (ed), May 1, p. 2618
preparticipation athletic evaluation (article), May 1, p. 2683
preparticipation examination (app), May 1, p. 2696
prescription drugs
bending the rules to get a medication (curb con), March 1, p. 1563
clinically significant drug interactions (article), March 15, p. 1745
preventive health
1999 USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons infected with HIV: part I. prevention of exposure (article), January 1, p. 163
1999 USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons infected with HIV: part II. prevention of the first episode of disease (article), January 15, p. 441
2000 harmonized immunization schedule (prac guide), January 1, p. 232
AAP issues recommendations on the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease (prac guide), June 1, p. 3463
ACIP recommendations for the prevention of hepatitis A through immunization (prac guide), April 1, p. 2246
adult immunization--pneumococcal vaccine (ppip), April 1, p. 2239
AHA and ACC outline approaches to coronary disease risk assessment (prac guide), April 15, p. 2534
bisphosphonates: safety and efficacy in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis (article), May 1, p. 2731
evidence-based preventive care: a timely matter (ed), April 1, p. 1984
family practice and the elimination of tuberculosis (ed), May 1, p. 2629
geriatric patient: a systematic approach to maintaining health (article), February 15, p. 1089
health assessment of the geriatric patient (ed), February 15, p. 949
identification and management of tuberculosis (article), May 1, p. 2667
improving adherence to asthma therapy: what physicians can do (ed), April 15, p. 2328
lowering the age for influenza vaccination (let), May 15, p. 2967
medical surveillance in work-site safety and health programs (article), May 1, p. 2785
osteoporosis and fractures (let), February 15, p. 960
pediatric emergencies: preparedness and prevention (ed), June 1, p. 3237
sun protection for children (let), February 15, p. 959
update on colorectal cancer (article), March 15, p. 1759
update on the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (article), January 15, p. 379
prostate gland
treatment of prostatitis (article), May 15, p. 3015
prostatitis
health issues in men: part I. common genitourinary disorders (article), June 15, p. 3657
treatment of prostatitis (article), May 15, p. 3015
psoriasis
treatment of psoriasis: an algorithm-based approach for primary care physicians (article), February 1, p. 725
psychologic disorders
clinical review of recent findings on the awareness, diagnosis and treatment of depression (prac guide), May 15, p. 3158
early diagnosis and empathy in managing somatization (ed), March 1, p. 1282
pathologic gambling (article), February 1, p. 741
social anxiety disorder (let), June 1, p. 3245
somatizing patients: part I. practical diagnosis (article), February 15, p. 1073
somatizing patients: part II. practical management (article), March 1, p. 1423
surgeon general releases mental health report (prac guide), June 15, p. 3739
psychosocial treatment
'stages of change' approach to helping patients change behavior (article), March 1, p. 1409
psychotropic drugs
appropriate use of psychotropic drugs in nursing homes (article), March 1, p. 1437
public health
identification and management of tuberculosis (article), May 1, p. 2667
pulmonary conditions
American Thoracic Society updates statement on pulmonary rehabilitation (prac guide), March 1, p. 1544
pulmonary embolism
American Thoracic Society develops guidelines on diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (prac guide), February 15, p. 1194
quality of life
treatment of nonmalignant chronic pain (article), March 1, p. 1331
quinolones
new classification and update on the quinolone antibiotics (article), May 1, p. 2741
radiation
purple pubis syndrome (photo), March 1, p. 1449
raloxifene
managing menopause (article), March 1, p. 1391
raloxifene therapy in the reduction of fractures (let), March 1, p. 1272
range of motion
osteochondritis dissecans: a diagnosis not to miss (article), January 1, p. 151
rash
palpable shin lesions (photo), February 1, p. 789
perianal streptococcal dermatitis (article), January 15, p. 391
purple pubis syndrome (photo), March 1, p. 1449
rehabilitation
AHRQ releases evidence report on brain injury in children (prac guide), June 1, p. 3465
American Thoracic Society updates statement on pulmonary rehabilitation (prac guide), March 1, p. 1544
renal disease
acute renal failure (article), April 1, p. 2077
resolutions
new year's resolution (res stu voice), January 1, p. 248
respiratory problems
developing and communicating a long-term treatment plan for asthma (article), April 15, p. 2419
improving adherence to asthma therapy: what physicians can do (ed), April 15, p. 2328
respiratory system
American Thoracic Society issues consensus statement on sarcoidosis (prac guide), January 15, p. 553
American Thoracic Society updates statement on pulmonary rehabilitation (prac guide), March 1, p. 1544
respiratory virus
evaluation of pregnant women exposed to respiratory viruses (article), May 15, p. 3065
safety
older adult driver (article), January 1, p. 141
physician's role in the assessment of older drivers (ed), January 1, p. 39
potentially violent patient? (curb con), April 1, p. 2237
sarcoidosis
American Thoracic Society issues consensus statement on sarcoidosis (prac guide), January 15, p. 553
scar
just a scar? (photo), April 1, p. 2175
screening
comments on type 2 diabetes screening and treatment (let), January 1, p. 48; 49
genetic testing (ed), February 15, p. 950; (let), May 15, p. 2968
impact of genetic testing on primary care: where's the beef? (med soc), February 15, p. 971
overcoming the barriers to change: screening for colorectal cancer (ed), March 15, p. 1621
rapid 'dipstick' assays for the detection of malaria (let), March 15, p. 1640
screening for colorectal cancer (ppip), June 1, p. 3477
update on colorectal cancer (article), March 15, p. 1759
seborrheic dermatitis
treatment of seborrheic dermatitis (article), May 1, p. 2703
seizures
recognizing an index case of tuberous sclerosis (article), February 1, p. 703
sexual function
diagnostic evaluation of erectile dysfunction (article), January 1, p. 95
sexually transmitted disease
1999 USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons infected with HIV: part I. prevention of exposure (article), January 1, p. 163
update on the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (article), January 15, p. 379
shingles
management of herpes zoster (shingles) and postherpetic neuralgia (article), April 15, p. 2437
shoulder
painful shoulder: part I. clinical evaluation (article), May 15, p. 3079
painful shoulder: part II. acute and chronic disorders (article), June 1, p. 3291
sickle cell
approach to the vaso-occlusive crisis in adults with sickle cell disease (article), March 1, p. 1349
management of pain in sickle cell disease (prac guide), March 1, p. 1544
skin
lentigo maligna melanoma (photo), June 1, p. 3385
lichen planus (article), June 1, p. 3319
palpable shin lesions (photo), February 1, p. 789
perianal streptococcal dermatitis (article), January 15, p. 391
purple pubis syndrome (photo), March 1, p. 1449
tar compounds and atopic dermatitis (let), June 1, p. 3252
topical therapy for acne (article), January 15, p. 357
treatment of psoriasis: an algorithm-based approach for primary care physicians (article), February 1, p. 725
treatment of seborrheic dermatitis (article), May 1, p. 2703
sleep disorders
nightmares and disorders of dreaming (article), April 1, p. 2037
smallpox
action of aureomycin on vaccinia (December 1950) (let), April 1, p. 2001
smell
smell and taste disorders: a primary care approach (article), January 15, p. 427
social problems
social anxiety disorder (let), June 1, p. 3245
somatic disorders
early diagnosis and empathy in managing somatization (ed), March 1, p. 1282
somatizing patients: part I. practical diagnosis (article), February 15, p. 1073
somatizing patients: part II. practical management (article), March 1, p. 1423
specialization
specialist speaks (November 1950) (let), April 1, p. 2001
specialization isn't the answer (August 1950) (let), April 1, p. 1998
spine
cervical spine radiographs (let), June 1, p. 3245
sports medicine
factors at play in the athletic preparticipation examination (ed), May 1, p. 2617
female athlete triad (article), June 1, p. 3357
hip pain in athletes (article), April 1, p. 2109
it won't be me next time: an opinion on preparticipation sports physicals (ed), May 1, p. 2618
knee braces: current evidence and clinical recommendations for their use (article), January 15, p. 411
preparticipation athletic evaluation (article), May 1, p. 2683
preparticipation examination (app), May 1, p. 2696
osteochondritis dissecans: a diagnosis not to miss (article), January 1, p. 151
stages of change approach
'stages of change' approach to helping patients change behavior (article), March 1, p. 1409
subungual exostosis
cry ungual! (photo), January 1, p. 189
sunscreen
sun protection for children (let), February 15, p. 959
surgery
ACC/AHA revise guidelines for coronary bypass surgery (prac guide), May 1, p. 2881
comments on vasectomy closure techniques (let), January 15, p. 305; 305; 306
is hysterectomy obsolete? (ed), June 15, p. 3559
management of gallstones and their complications (article), March 15, p. 1673
when to operate in carotid artery disease (article), January 15, p. 400
who should operate in carotid disease? (ed), January 15, p. 313
swallowing disorders
evaluating dysphagia (article), June 15, p. 3639
evaluation and treatment of swallowing impairments (article), April 15, p. 2453
taste
smell and taste disorders: a primary care approach (article), January 15, p. 427
teeth
anticipatory guidance in infant oral health: rationale and recommendations (article), January 1, p. 115
terminal illness
family physicians should be experts in palliative care (ed), February 1, p. 636
managing pain in the dying patient (article), February 1, p. 755
thyroid disease
thyroiditis: differential diagnosis and management (article), February 15, p. 1047
tinnitus
uninvited guest in the ear (let), May 1, p. 2606
tissue repair
using tissue adhesive for wound repair: a practical guide to dermabond (article), March 1, p. 1383
toenail
cry ungual! (photo), January 1, p. 189
transfusion
U.S. blood supply (FDA), January 15, p. 549
trauma
acute knee effusions: a systematic approach to diagnosis (article), April 15, p. 2391
travel medicine
rapid 'dipstick' assays for the detection of malaria (let), March 15, p. 1640
recommended air travel delay in patients with otitis media (let), February 15, p. 959
tuberculosis
family practice and the elimination of tuberculosis (ed), May 1, p. 2629
identification and management of tuberculosis (article), May 1, p. 2667
tuberous sclerosis
recognizing an index case of tuberous sclerosis (article), February 1, p. 703
tumor
cry ungual! (photo), January 1, p. 189
postpartum axillary masses (photo), May 1, p. 2799
recognition of common childhood malignancies (article), April 1, p. 2144
tympanocentesis
acute otitis media: part I. improving diagnostic accuracy (article), April 1, p. 2051
acute otitis media: part II. treatment in an era of increasing antibiotic resistance (article), April 15, p. 2410
tympanocentesis: to tap or not to tap (ed), April 1, p. 1987
urinary infections
urinary catheter management (article), January 15, p. 369
urinary tract infections during pregnancy (article), February 1, p. 713
urology
American Urological Association issues guidelines on the management of bladder cancer (prac guide), June 15, p. 3734
uterine fibroid embolization
uterine fibroid embolization (article), June 15, p. 3601
vaccine
2000 harmonized immunization schedule (prac guide), January 1, p. 232
action of aureomycin on vaccinia (December 1950) (let), April 1, p. 2001
adult immunization--influenza vaccine (ppip), May 1, p. 2901
adult immunization--pneumococcal vaccine (ppip), April 1, p. 2239
lowering the age for influenza vaccination (let), May 15, p. 2967
varicella zoster
management of herpes zoster (shingles) and postherpetic neuralgia (article), April 15, p. 2437
vascular health
American Thoracic Society develops guidelines on diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (prac guide), February 15, p. 1194
primary care approach to the patient with claudication (article), February 15, p. 1027
vasculitis
management of giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica (article), April 1, p. 2061
palpable shin lesions (photo), February 1, p. 789
vasectomy
comments on vasectomy closure techniques (let), January 15, p. 305; 305; 306
vaso-occlusive crisis
approach to the vaso-occlusive crisis in adults with sickle cell disease (article), March 1, p. 1349
venous thromboembolic disease
American Thoracic Society develops guidelines on diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (prac guide), February 15, p. 1194
violence
potentially violent patient? (curb con), April 1, p. 2237
virus
treatment of common cutaneous herpes simplex virus infections (article), March 15, p. 1697
vision
age-related macular degeneration: update for primary care (article), May 15, p. 3035
vomiting
bilious vomiting in the newborn: rapid diagnosis of intestinal obstruction (article), May 1, p. 2791
vulva
treatment of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (article), June 1, p. 3306
water metabolism
hyponatremia and hypernatremia in the elderly (article), June 15, p. 3623
weight loss
drug therapy for obesity (article), April 1, p. 2131
successful management of the obese patient (article), June 15, p. 3615
withdrawal symptoms
approach to drug abuse, intoxication and withdrawal (article), May 1, p. 2763
women's health
ACOG practice bulletin on management of herpes in pregnancy (prac guide), January 15, p. 556
acute and post-traumatic stress disorder after spontaneous abortion (article), March 15, p. 1689
cervical cancer (article), March 1, p. 1369
diagnosis and treatment of atrophic vaginitis (article), May 15, p. 3090
ectopic pregnancy (article), February 15, p. 1080
evaluation of common breast problems in family practice (ed), April 15, p. 2327
evaluation of pregnant women exposed to respiratory viruses (article), May 15, p. 3065
female athlete triad (article), June 1, p. 3357
is hysterectomy obsolete? (ed), June 15, p. 3559
managing menopause (article), March 1, p. 1391
options and issues in managing menopause (ed), March 1, p. 1285
oral contraceptives and prevention of implantation (let), May 1, p. 2605; 2605
practical use of the pessary (article), May 1, p. 2719
promoting and supporting breast-feeding (article), April 1, p. 2093
raloxifene therapy in the reduction of fractures (let), March 1, p. 1272
treatment of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (article), June 1, p. 3306
update on the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (article), January 15, p. 379
urinary tract infections during pregnancy (article), February 1, p. 713
uterine fibroid embolization (article), June 15, p. 3601
work-related injuries
medical surveillance in work-site safety and health programs (article), May 1, p. 2785
work/life balance
new year's resolution (res stu voice), January 1, p. 248
wound
using tissue adhesive for wound repair: a practical guide to dermabond (article), March 1, p. 1383
