Volume 64 Index

July - December 2001

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

abdominal pain abuse acanthosis nigricans addiction adolescents AGUS airway obstruction allergy amputations anaphylaxis anemia aneurysm annular lesions anorectal conditions anorexia anthrax antibiotic resistance antibiotics antiepileptic therapy aortic regurgitation aphthous ulcers asthma athletes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder back problems barotrauma behavior disorder biologic agents bioterrorism blood blood disease blood pressure bone disease breast cancer breast-feeding breastfeeding breathing problems bronchitis bruising bulimia burnout cancer capacity cardiovascular disease Charcot foot children chronic disease chronic illness chronic pain cirrhosis claudication colorectal cancer combination therapy communication concussion condylomata acuminata congestive heart failure constipation COPD counseling Crohn's disease cultural barriers cysts decision-making deep venous thrombosis dehydration delirium depression HIV hyperandrogenism hyperparathyroidism hypodermoclysis hypothyroidism infants infection influenza infusion insulin insulin resistance insurance interstitial cystitis iron deficiency ischemic stroke joint disorder dermatology dermatomyositis

dermatophytosis diabetes digital clubbing digital mucous cysts disability diuretic therapy Down syndrome drug abuse drugs dyspepsia dyspnea eating disorders elderly end-of-life care epiglottitis epilepsy estrogen ethics evidence-based medicine exercise eye family physician fatigue fecal incontinence fetal macrosomia fever fingers fishhook injury fissure/fistula foot problems FRAMES method gastroenterology gastroesophageal reflux gastroesophageal reflux disease gastrointestinal disease gastrointestinal tract geriatrics groin guidelines gynecology H. pylori HAIR-AN syndrome head injury health care policy health care professional health care provider health disparities health maintenance hearing heart disease heart failure hemorrhoids hepatitis hepatitis C keratosis punctata language barrier lead poisoning learning disability lesions life expectancy liver disease lung disease Lyme disease mammography mediastinitis medical surveillance men's health menopause mental health mental status meperidine methadone mitral valve prolapse morphine myocardial infarction neck pain neurologic disorders neurotic excoriations newborn nicotine dependence nicotine replacement therapy obesity obstetrics occupational hazards occupational health occupational medicine

occupational safety office management ophthalmology osteoarthritis osteomyelitis osteoporosis otitis media over-the-counter remedies overweight pain management palliative care pancreatitis Papanicolaou smear patient information (see subject index for patient education handouts, p. 0000) peripheral vascular disease pharyngitis physician-patient relationship post-traumatic stress disorder pregnancy preparticipation physical examination prescription drugs preventive health primary care primum non nocere procedures professional roles prophylaxis psychiatric disorders psychodermatology psychophysiologic disorders public health pulmonary embolism purpura quality of life radiographs rectal prolapse rectus sheath hematoma religious beliefs respiratory problems rhinosinusitis scoliosis screening scuba diving seizures silver nitrate sinusitis skin skin lesions smoking cessation sore throat spine spirituality spironolactone spontaneous abortion sports medicine sprain stroke sucralfate suicide surgery systolic dysfunction terminal illness test results thyroid disease ticks tobacco trichomoniasis urology urticaria V-Y plasty vaccines valvular heart disease vascular health vector-borne illnesses vision weight management women's health work-related illness workers' comp wrist injuries

office manangement of digital mucous cysts (article), December 15, p. 1987

preventive strategies in chronic liver disease: part II. cirrhosis (article), November 15, p. 1735

treatment of hypothyroidism (article), November 15, p. 1717

work-related asthma (article), December 1, p. 1839

ABDOMINAL PAIN

abdominal wall: an overlooked source of pain (article), August 1, p. 431

rectus sheath hematoma as a cause of acute abdominal pain (let), November 15, p. 1681

ABUSE

cultural controversies on child abuse (let), October 1, p. 1142

ACANTHOSIS NIGRICANS

HAIR-AN syndrome: a multisystem challenge (article), June 15, p. 2385

ADDICTION

FRAMES method helps assess patients' readiness to change (let), November 1, p. 1520

methadone maintenance (ed), June 15, p. 2335

methadone therapy for opioid dependence (article), June 15, p. 2404

ADOLESCENTS

AAP statement on sports participation in children and adolescents (prac guide), October 15, p. 1464

cardiovascular screening of student athletes (let), October 15, p. 1326

challenges in eating disorders: past and present (ed), August 1, p. 367

dealing with adolescent Latino patients (curb con), June 1, p. 2285

impact of anorexia, bulimia and obesity on the gynecologic health of adolescents (article), August 1, p. 445

AGUS

evaluation and management of the AGUS Papanicolaou smear (article), June 1, p. 2239

AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION

sore throat and difficulty breathing (photo), June 1, p. 2255

ALLERGY

exercise-induced anaphylaxis and urticaria (article), October 15, p. 1367

AMPUTATIONS

V-Y plasty in the treatment of fingertip amputations (article), August 1, p. 455

ANAPHYLAXIS

exercise-induced anaphylaxis and urticaria (article), October 15, p. 1367

ANEMIA

anemia in children (article), October 15, p. 1379

ANEURYSM

AHA recommendations for the management of intracranial aneurysms (prac guide), June 15, p. 2465 . Correction: October 15, 2001, p. 1328

ANNULAR LESIONS

differential diagnosis of annular lesions (article), July 15, p. 289

ANORECTAL CONDITIONS

common anorectal conditions: part I. symptoms and complaints (article), June 15, p. 2391

common anorectal conditions: part II. lesions (article), July 1, p. 77

ANOREXIA

impact of anorexia, bulimia and obesity on the gynecologic health of adolescents (article), August 1, p. 445

management of common symptoms in terminally ill patients: part I. fatigure, anorexia, cachexia, nausea and vomiting (article), September 1, p. 807

ANTHRAX

CDC issues guidelines on illnesses associated with intentional release of biologic agents (prac guide), November 15, p. 1761

CDC updates interim guidelines for anthrax exposure management and antimicrobial therapy (prac guide), December 1, p. 1901

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

appropriate antimicrobial prescribing: approaches that limit antibiotic resistance (article), September 15, p. 999

principles of appropriate antibiotic use: part I. acute respiratory tract infections (prac guide), July 15, p. 327

principles of appropriate antibiotic use: part III. acute rhinosinusitis (prac guide), August 15, p. 685

quinupristin-dalfopristin: a new antibiotic for severe gram-positive infections (article), December 1, p. 1863

ANTIBIOTICS

management of MVP with antibiotic prophylaxis (let), July 1, p. 36

principles of appropriate antibiotic use: part II. nonspecific upper respiratory tract infections (prac guide), August 1, p. 510

principles of appropriate antibiotic use: part IV. acute pharyngitis (prac guide), September 1, p. 870

principles of appropriate antibiotic use: part V. acute bronchitis (prac guide), September 15, p. 1098

quinupristin-dalfopristin: a new antibiotic for severe gram-positive infections (article), December 1, p. 1863

should we prescribe antibiotics for acute bronchitis? (cochrane), July 1, p. 135

should we prescribe antibiotics for acute otitis media? (cochrane), August 1, p. 469

ANTIEPILEPTIC THERAPY

advances in the treatment of epilepsy (article), July 1, p. 91

AORTIC REGURGITATION

surgery for chronic aortic regurgitation: when should it be considered? (article), November 15, p. 1709

APHTHOUS ULCERS

liquid sucralfate in the management of aphthous ulcers (let), September 1, p. 737

silver nitrate stick helps manage aphthous ulcers (let), September 1, p. 737

ASTHMA

work-related asthma (article), December 1, p. 1839

ATHLETES

cardiovascular screening of student athletes (let), October 15, p. 1326

groin injuries in athletes (article), October 15, p. 1405

ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: management (article), October 15, p. 1355

evaluation and treatment of ADHD (article), September 1, p. 817

BACK PROBLEMS

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: revew and current concepts (article), July 1, p. 111

recognizing spinal cord emergencies (article), August 15, p. 631

referrals from scoliosis screenings (ed), July 1, p. 32

BAROTRAUMA

neurologic complications of scuba diving (article), June 1, p. 2211

BEHAVIOR DISORDER

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: management (article), October 15, p. 1355

evaluation and treatment of ADHD (article), September 1, p. 817

BIOLOGIC AGENTS

CDC issues guidelines on illnesses associated with intentional release of biologic agents (prac guide), November 15, p. 1761

CDC updates interim guidelines for anthrax exposure management and antimicrobial therapy (prac guide), December 1, p. 1901

resources in the war against bioterrorism (ed), November 15, p. 1676

BIOTERRORISM

CDC issues guidelines on illnesses associated with intentional release of biologic agents (prac guide), November 15, p. 1761

CDC updates interim guidelines for anthrax exposure management and antimicrobial therapy (prac guide), December 1, p. 1901

resources in the war against bioterrorism (ed), November 15, p. 1676

BLOOD

PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: management of occupational blood exposures (prac guide), December 15, p. 2012

BLOOD DISEASE

anemia in children (article), October 15, p. 1379

BLOOD PRESSURE

high blood pressure in pregnancy (ed), July 15, p. 225

NHBPEP report on high blood pressure in pregnancy: a summary for family physicians (article), July 15, p. 263

BONE DISEASE

diagnosis and management of osteomyelitis (article), June 15, p. 2413

osteoporosis in men (let), June 15, p. 2331

radiographic assessment of osteoarthritis (article), July 15, p. 279

BREAST CANCER

additional comments on screening mammography (let), September 15, p. 922

BREAST-FEEDING

medications in the breast-feeding mother (article), July 1, p. 119

BREASTFEEDING

initial management of breastfeeding (article), September 15, p. 981

promoting and supporting breastfeeding (ed), September 15, p. 931

BREATHING PROBLEMS

sore throat and difficulty breathing (photo), June 1, p. 2255

BRONCHITIS

principles of appropriate antibiotic use: part V. acute bronchitis (prac guide), September 15, p. 1098

should we prescribe antibiotics for acute bronchitis? (cochrane), July 1, p. 135

BRUISING

unusual wrist bruise (photo), November 1, p. 1601

BULIMIA

impact of anorexia, bulimia and obesity on the gynecologic health of adolescents (article), August 1, p. 445

BURNOUT

case of physician burnout (curb con), August 1, p. 517

CANCER

additional comments on screening mammography (let), September 15, p. 922

chronic ulcerated lesion on the face (photo), December 1, p. 1883

common anorectal conditions: part II. lesions (article), July 1, p. 77

new tests for cervical cancer screening (article), September 1, p. 780

new tests for cervical cancer screening (ed), September 1, p. 729

verrucous carcinoma (let), December 1, p. 1808

CAPACITY

can the patient decide? evaluating patient capacity in practice (article), July 15, p. 299

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

cardiovascular screening of student athletes (let), October 15, p. 1326

guideline for the management of heart failure caused by systolic dysfunction: part I. guideline development, etiology and diagnosis (article), September 1, p. 769

spironolactone in left-sided heart failure: how does it fit in? (article), October 15, p. 1393

valvular heart disease: review and update (article), June 1, p. 2201

CHARCOT FOOT

Charcot foot: the diagnostic dilemma (article), November 1, p. 1591

CHILDREN

AAP statement on sports participation in children and adolescents (prac guide), October 15, p. 1464

anemia in children (article), October 15, p. 1379

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: management (article), October 15, p. 1355

commonly missed diagnoses in the childhood eye examination (article), August 15, p. 623

cultural controversies on child abuse (let), October 1, p. 1142

evaluating the child with purpura (article), August 1, p. 419

evaluation and management of infants and young children with fever (article), October 1, p. 1219

evaluation and treatment of ADHD (article), September 1, p. 817

fever without source in infants and young children-a hot potato? (ed), October 1, p. 1148

gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children (article), December 1, p. 1853

primary prevention of lead poisoning in children (let), August 15, p. 564

should we prescribe antibiotics for acute otitis media? (cochrane), August 1, p. 469

CHRONIC DISEASE

preventive strategies for chronic liver disease (ed), November 1, p. 1515

preventive strategies in chronic liver disease: part I. alcohol, vaccines, toxic medications and supplements, diet and exercise (article), November 1, p. 1555

CHRONIC ILLNESS

COPD: management of acute exacerbations and chronic stable disease (article), August 15, p. 603

interstitial cystitis: urgency and frequency syndrome (article), October 1, p. 1199

CHRONIC PAIN

abdominal wall: an overlooked source of pain (article), August 1, p. 431

CIRRHOSIS

preventive strategies for chronic liver disease (ed), November 1, p. 1515

preventive strategies in chronic liver disease: part I. alcohol, vaccines, toxic medications and supplements, diet and exercise (article), November 1, p. 1555

preventive strategies in chronic liver disease: part II. cirrhosis (article), November 15, p. 1735

CLAUDICATION

percutaneous interventions for lower extremity peripheral vascular disease (article), December 15, p. 1965

COLORECTAL CANCER

common anorectal conditions: part I. symptoms and complaints (article), June 15, p. 2391

COMBINATION THERAPY

combination therapy for type 2 diabetes (ed), December 1, p. 1812

COMMUNICATION

breaking bad news (article), December 15, p. 1975

breaking bad news: the many roles of the family physician (ed), December 15, p. 1946

CONCUSSION

concussion in sports (ed), September 15, p. 938

concussion in sports: minimizing the risk for complications (article), September 15, p. 1007

CONDYLOMATA ACUMINATA

common anorectal conditions: part II. lesions (article), July 1, p. 77

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

ABCs of treating congestive heart failure (ed), September 15, p. 934

guideline for the management of heart failure caused by systolic dysfunction: part II. treatment (article), September 15, p. 1045

CONSTIPATION

common anorectal conditions: part I. symptoms and complaints (article), June 15, p. 2391

management of common symptoms in terminally ill patients: part II. constipation, delirium and dyspnea (article), September 15, p. 1019

COPD

COPD: management of acute exacerbations and chronic stable disease (article), August 15, p. 603

COUNSELING

the new U.S. preventive services task force (ed), December 15, p. 1945

CROHN'S DISEASE

gynecologic aspects of Crohn's disease (article), November 15, p. 1725

CULTURAL BARRIERS

cultural controversies on child abuse (let), October 1, p. 1142

dealing with adolescent Latino patients (curb con), June 1, p. 2285

CYSTS

office manangement of digital mucous cysts (article), December 15, p. 1987

DECISION-MAKING

can the patient decide? evaluating patient capacity in practice (article), July 15, p. 299

DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS

ACOG practice bulletin on preventing deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (prac guide), June 1, p. 2279

DEHYDRATION

hypodermoclysis: an alternative infusion technique (article), November 1, p. 1575

hypodermoclysis in the treatment of dehydration (ed), November 1, p. 1516

DELIRIUM

management of common symptoms in terminally ill patients: part II. constipation, delirium and dyspnea (article), September 15, p. 1019

DEPRESSION

assessment and treatment of depression following myocardial infarction (article), August 15, p. 641

depression and heart disease (ed), August 15, p. 573

potentially suicidal patient (curb con), September 1, p. 879

DERMATOLOGY

dermatomyositis (article), November 1, p. 1565

differential diagnosis of annular lesions (article), July 15, p. 289

evaluating the child with purpura (article), August 1, p. 419

neurotic excoriations (article), December 15, p. 1981

pitted palms and fingers (photo), August 1, p. 475

psychodermatology: the mind and skin connection (article), December 1, p. 1873

verrucous carcinoma (let), December 1, p. 1808

DERMATOMYOSITIS

dermatomyositis (article), November 1, p. 1565

DERMATOPHYTOSIS

differential diagnosis of annular lesions (article), July 15, p. 289

DIABETES

Charcot foot: the diagnostic dilemma (article), November 1, p. 1591

combination therapy for type 2 diabetes (ed), December 1, p. 1812

DIGITAL CLUBBING

new-onset digital clubbing (photo), July 1, p. 141

DIGITAL MUCOUS CYSTS

office manangement of digital mucous cysts (article), December 15, p. 1987

DISABILITY

disability certifications in adult workers: a practical approach (article), November 1, p. 1579

DIURETIC THERAPY

spironolactone in left-sided heart failure: how does it fit in? (article), October 15, p. 1393

DOWN SYNDROME

health care management of adults with Down syndrome (article), September 15, p. 1031

DRUG ABUSE

methadone maintenance (ed), June 15, p. 2335

methadone therapy for opioid dependence (article), June 15, p. 2404

DRUGS

Physicians' Desk Reference: 50 years later (let), August 15, p. 564

DYSPEPSIA

symptomatic treatment and H. pylori eradication therapy for nonulcer dyspepsia (cochrane), November 1, p. 1605

DYSPNEA

management of common symptoms in terminally ill patients: part II. constipation, delirium and dyspnea (article), September 15, p. 1019

EATING DISORDERS

challenges in eating disorders: past and present (ed), August 1, p. 367

impact of anorexia, bulimia and obesity on the gynecologic health of adolescents (article), August 1, p. 445

ELDERLY

radiographic assessment of osteoarthritis (article), July 15, p. 279

END-OF-LIFE CARE

breaking bad news (article), December 15, p. 1975

breaking bad news: the many roles of the family physician (ed), December 15, p. 1946

challenges in pain management at the end of life (article), October 1, p. 1227

management of common symptoms in terminally ill patients: part I. fatigure, anorexia, cachexia, nausea and vomiting (article), September 1, p. 807

management of common symptoms in terminally ill patients: part II. constipation, delirium and dyspnea (article), September 15, p. 1019

managing pain at the end of life (ed), October 1, p. 1154

EPIGLOTTITIS

sore throat and difficulty breathing (photo), June 1, p. 2255

EPILEPSY

advances in the treatment of epilepsy (article), July 1, p. 91

ESTROGEN

incorrect information in patient handout on effects of estrogen (let), September 1, p. 737

ETHICS

the lie of primum non nocere (let), December 15, p. 1942

EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE

helping physicians make evidence-based decisions (ed), June 1, p. 2130

EXERCISE

exercise-induced anaphylaxis and urticaria (article), October 15, p. 1367

EYE

commonly missed diagnoses in the childhood eye examination (article), August 15, p. 623

overview of refractive surgery (article), October 1, p. 1183

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

medical surveillance: the role of the family physician (ed), June 15, p. 2339

please don't call me 'provider' (ed), June 15, p. 2340

uncoordinated growth of the primary care work force (policy), November 1, p. 1498

FATIGUE

management of common symptoms in terminally ill patients: part I. fatigure, anorexia, cachexia, nausea and vomiting (article), September 1, p. 807

FECAL INCONTINENCE

common anorectal conditions: part I. symptoms and complaints (article), June 15, p. 2391

FETAL MACROSOMIA

ACOG issues guidelines on fetal macrosomia (prac guide), July 1, p. 169

FEVER

evaluation and management of infants and young children with fever (article), October 1, p. 1219

fever without source in infants and young children-a hot potato? (ed), October 1, p. 1148

FINGERS

V-Y plasty in the treatment of fingertip amputations (article), August 1, p. 455

FISHHOOK INJURY

fishhook removal (article), June 1, p. 2231

FISSURE/FISTULA

common anorectal conditions: part II. lesions (article), July 1, p. 77

FOOT PROBLEMS

over-the-counter foot remedies (article), September 1, p. 791

FRAMES METHOD

FRAMES method helps assess patients' readiness to change (let), November 1, p. 1520

GASTROENTEROLOGY

symptomatic treatment and H. pylori eradication therapy for nonulcer dyspepsia (cochrane), November 1, p. 1605

GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX

gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children (article), December 1, p. 1853

GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children (article), December 1, p. 1853

GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE

gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children (article), December 1, p. 1853

GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT

gynecologic aspects of Crohn's disease (article), November 15, p. 1725

GERIATRICS

radiographic assessment of osteoarthritis (article), July 15, p. 279

GROIN

groin injuries in athletes (article), October 15, p. 1405

GUIDELINES

ACIP releases guidelines on the prevention and control of influenza (prac guide), October 1, p. 1270

ACOG issues guidelines on fetal macrosomia (prac guide), July 1, p. 169

guideline for the management of heart failure caused by systolic dysfunction: part I. guideline development, etiology and diagnosis (article), September 1, p. 769

PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: implementation for health care facilities (prac guide), November 1, p. 1635

GYNECOLOGY

ACOG practice bulletin on preventing deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (prac guide), June 1, p. 2279

evaluation and management of the AGUS Papanicolaou smear (article), June 1, p. 2239

gynecologic aspects of Crohn's disease (article), November 15, p. 1725

impact of anorexia, bulimia and obesity on the gynecologic health of adolescents (article), August 1, p. 445

incorrect information in patient handout on effects of estrogen (let), September 1, p. 737

new tests for cervical cancer screening (article), September 1, p. 780

new tests for cervical cancer screening (ed), September 1, p. 729

vaginal examination using the Sims position (let), November 1, p. 1520

what is the best way to treat trichomoniasis in women? (cochrane), October 1, p. 1241

H. PYLORI

symptomatic treatment and H. pylori eradication therapy for nonulcer dyspepsia (cochrane), November 1, p. 1605

HAIR-AN SYNDROME

HAIR-AN syndrome: a multisystem challenge (article), June 15, p. 2385

HEAD INJURY

concussion in sports (ed), September 15, p. 938

concussion in sports: minimizing the risk for complications (article), September 15, p. 1007

HEALTH CARE POLICY

contemporary ecology of U.S. medical care confirms the importance of primary care (policy), September 15, p. 928

trumping professional roles: collaboration of nurse practitioners and physicians for a better U.S. health care system (policy), October 15, p. 1325

HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

uncoordinated growth of the primary care work force (policy), November 1, p. 1498

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

please don't call me 'provider' (ed), June 15, p. 2340

HEALTH DISPARITIES

eliminating health disparities: our mission, our vision, our cause (ed), October 15, p. 1333

HEALTH MAINTENANCE

health care management of adults with Down syndrome (article), September 15, p. 1031

HEARING

newborn hearing screening: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), December 15, p. 1995

HEART DISEASE

ABCs of treating congestive heart failure (ed), September 15, p. 934

American Heart Association scientific statement on the primary prevention of ischemic stroke (prac guide), August 1, p. 513

assessment and treatment of depression following myocardial infarction (article), August 15, p. 641

depression and heart disease (ed), August 15, p. 573

guideline for the management of heart failure caused by systolic dysfunction: part II. treatment (article), September 15, p. 1045

valvular heart disease: review and update (article), June 1, p. 2201

HEART FAILURE

guideline for the management of heart failure caused by systolic dysfunction: part I. guideline development, etiology and diagnosis (article), September 1, p. 769

spironolactone in left-sided heart failure: how does it fit in? (article), October 15, p. 1393

HEMORRHOIDS

common anorectal conditions: part I. symptoms and complaints (article), June 15, p. 2391

common anorectal conditions: part II. lesions (article), July 1, p. 77

HEPATITIS

confronted by an unexpected laboratory result (curb con), October 1, p. 1281

PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: implementation for health care facilities (prac guide), November 1, p. 1635

PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: management of occupational blood exposures (prac guide), December 15, p. 2012

preventive strategies in chronic liver disease: part I. alcohol, vaccines, toxic medications and supplements, diet and exercise (article), November 1, p. 1555

HEPATITIS C

preventive strategies for chronic liver disease (ed), November 1, p. 1515

HIV

PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: implementation for health care facilities (prac guide), November 1, p. 1635

PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: management of occupational blood exposures (prac guide), December 15, p. 2012

HYPERANDROGENISM

HAIR-AN syndrome: a multisystem challenge (article), June 15, p. 2385

HYPERPARATHYROIDISM

new-onset digital clubbing (photo), July 1, p. 141

HYPODERMOCLYSIS

hypodermoclysis: an alternative infusion technique (article), November 1, p. 1575

hypodermoclysis in the treatment of dehydration (ed), November 1, p. 1516

HYPOTHYROIDISM

treatment of hypothyroidism (article), November 15, p. 1717

INFANTS

evaluation and management of infants and young children with fever (article), October 1, p. 1219

fever without source in infants and young children-a hot potato? (ed), October 1, p. 1148

gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children (article), December 1, p. 1853

initial management of breastfeeding (article), September 15, p. 981

medications in the breast-feeding mother (article), July 1, p. 119

promoting and supporting breastfeeding (ed), September 15, p. 931

should we prescribe antibiotics for acute otitis media? (cochrane), August 1, p. 469

INFECTION

diagnosis and management of osteomyelitis (article), June 15, p. 2413

principles of appropriate antibiotic use: part I. acute respiratory tract infections (prac guide), July 15, p. 327

principles of appropriate antibiotic use: part II. nonspecific upper respiratory tract infections (prac guide), August 1, p. 510

quinupristin-dalfopristin: a new antibiotic for severe gram-positive infections (article), December 1, p. 1863

what is the best way to treat trichomoniasis in women? (cochrane), October 1, p. 1241

widened mediastinum (photo), October 1, p. 1237

INFLUENZA

ACIP releases guidelines on the prevention and control of influenza (prac guide), October 1, p. 1270

INFUSION

hypodermoclysis: an alternative infusion technique (article), November 1, p. 1575

INSULIN

combination therapy for type 2 diabetes (ed), December 1, p. 1812

INSULIN RESISTANCE

HAIR-AN syndrome: a multisystem challenge (article), June 15, p. 2385

INSURANCE

disability certifications in adult workers: a practical approach (article), November 1, p. 1579

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS

interstitial cystitis: urgency and frequency syndrome (article), October 1, p. 1199

IRON DEFICIENCY

anemia in children (article), October 15, p. 1379

ISCHEMIC STROKE

American Heart Association scientific statement on the primary prevention of ischemic stroke (prac guide), August 1, p. 513

JOINT DISORDER

Charcot foot: the diagnostic dilemma (article), November 1, p. 1591

KERATOSIS PUNCTATA

pitted palms and fingers (photo), August 1, p. 475

LANGUAGE BARRIER

dealing with adolescent Latino patients (curb con), June 1, p. 2285

LEAD POISONING

primary prevention of lead poisoning in children (let), August 15, p. 564

LEARNING DISABILITY

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: management (article), October 15, p. 1355

LESIONS

chronic ulcerated lesion on the face (photo), December 1, p. 1883

LIFE EXPECTANCY

eliminating health disparities: our mission, our vision, our cause (ed), October 15, p. 1333

LIVER DISEASE

preventive strategies for chronic liver disease (ed), November 1, p. 1515

preventive strategies in chronic liver disease: part I. alcohol, vaccines, toxic medications and supplements, diet and exercise (article), November 1, p. 1555

preventive strategies in chronic liver disease: part II. cirrhosis (article), November 15, p. 1735

LUNG DISEASE

COPD: management of acute exacerbations and chronic stable disease (article), August 15, p. 603

LYME DISEASE

tick-borne diseases (article), August 1, p. 461

MAMMOGRAPHY

additional comments on screening mammography (let), September 15, p. 922

additional comments on screening mammography (let), September 15, p. 922

MEDIASTINITIS

widened mediastinum (photo), October 1, p. 1237

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

medical surveillance: the role of the family physician (ed), June 15, p. 2339

MEN'S HEALTH

osteoporosis in men (let), June 15, p. 2331

MENOPAUSE

incorrect information in patient handout on effects of estrogen (let), September 1, p. 737

MENTAL HEALTH

evaluation and treatment of ADHD (article), September 1, p. 817

neurotic excoriations (article), December 15, p. 1981

potentially suicidal patient (curb con), September 1, p. 879

psychodermatology: the mind and skin connection (article), December 1, p. 1873

PTSD after spontaneous abortion (let), June 1, p. 2118

MENTAL STATUS

can the patient decide? evaluating patient capacity in practice (article), July 15, p. 299

MEPERIDINE

meperidine or morphine in acute pancreatitis? (let), July 15, p. 219

METHADONE

methadone maintenance (ed), June 15, p. 2335

methadone therapy for opioid dependence (article), June 15, p. 2404

MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE

management of MVP with antibiotic prophylaxis (let), July 1, p. 36

MORPHINE

meperidine or morphine in acute pancreatitis? (let), July 15, p. 219

MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

assessment and treatment of depression following myocardial infarction (article), August 15, p. 641

depression and heart disease (ed), August 15, p. 573

NECK PAIN

recognizing spinal cord emergencies (article), August 15, p. 631

NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS

advances in the treatment of epilepsy (article), July 1, p. 91

neurologic complications of scuba diving (article), June 1, p. 2211

recognizing spinal cord emergencies (article), August 15, p. 631

NEUROTIC EXCORIATIONS

neurotic excoriations (article), December 15, p. 1981

NEWBORN

newborn hearing screening: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), December 15, p. 1995

NICOTINE DEPENDENCE

FRAMES method helps assess patients' readiness to change (let), November 1, p. 1520

should we recommend nicotine replacement therapy? (cochrane), June 1, p. 2245

NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

should we recommend nicotine replacement therapy? (cochrane), June 1, p. 2245

OBESITY

impact of anorexia, bulimia and obesity on the gynecologic health of adolescents (article), August 1, p. 445

obesity: assessment and management in primary care (article), June 1, p. 2185

physicians need practical tools to treat the complex problems of overweight and obesity (ed), June 1, p. 2139

OBSTETRICS

ACOG issues guidelines on fetal macrosomia (prac guide), July 1, p. 169

high blood pressure in pregnancy (ed), July 15, p. 225

NHBPEP report on high blood pressure in pregnancy: a summary for family physicians (article), July 15, p. 263

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS

work-related asthma (article), December 1, p. 1839

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: management of occupational blood exposures (prac guide), December 15, p. 2012

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE

medical surveillance: the role of the family physician (ed), June 15, p. 2339

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: implementation for health care facilities (prac guide), November 1, p. 1635

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

case of physician burnout (curb con), August 1, p. 517

OPHTHALMOLOGY

commonly missed diagnoses in the childhood eye examination (article), August 15, p. 623

OSTEOARTHRITIS

radiographic assessment of osteoarthritis (article), July 15, p. 279

OSTEOMYELITIS

diagnosis and management of osteomyelitis (article), June 15, p. 2413

OSTEOPOROSIS

osteoporosis in men (let), June 15, p. 2331

OTITIS MEDIA

should we prescribe antibiotics for acute otitis media? (cochrane), August 1, p. 469

OVER-THE-COUNTER REMEDIES

over-the-counter foot remedies (article), September 1, p. 791

OVERWEIGHT

obesity: assessment and management in primary care (article), June 1, p. 2185

physicians need practical tools to treat the complex problems of overweight and obesity (ed), June 1, p. 2139

PAIN MANAGEMENT

challenges in pain management at the end of life (article), October 1, p. 1227

managing pain at the end of life (ed), October 1, p. 1154

PALLIATIVE CARE

challenges in pain management at the end of life (article), October 1, p. 1227

managing pain at the end of life (ed), October 1, p. 1154

PANCREATITIS

meperidine or morphine in acute pancreatitis? (let), July 15, p. 219

PAPANICOLAOU SMEAR

evaluation and management of the AGUS Papanicolaou smear (article), June 1, p. 2239

PATIENT INFORMATION (SEE SUBJECT INDEX FOR PATIENT EDUCATION HANDOUTS, P. 0000)

incorrect information in patient handout on effects of estrogen (let), September 1, p. 737

PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE

percutaneous interventions for lower extremity peripheral vascular disease (article), December 15, p. 1965

PHARYNGITIS

principles of appropriate antibiotic use: part IV. acute pharyngitis (prac guide), September 1, p. 870

PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

breaking bad news (article), December 15, p. 1975

breaking bad news: the many roles of the family physician (ed), December 15, p. 1946

case of physician burnout (curb con), August 1, p. 517

confronted by an unexpected laboratory result (curb con), October 1, p. 1281

the lie of primum non nocere (let), December 15, p. 1942

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

PTSD after spontaneous abortion (let), June 1, p. 2118

PREGNANCY

high blood pressure in pregnancy (ed), July 15, p. 225

NHBPEP report on high blood pressure in pregnancy: a summary for family physicians (article), July 15, p. 263

PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

AAP statement on sports participation in children and adolescents (prac guide), October 15, p. 1464

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

appropriate antimicrobial prescribing: approaches that limit antibiotic resistance (article), September 15, p. 999

medications in the breast-feeding mother (article), July 1, p. 119

PREVENTIVE HEALTH

ACIP releases guidelines on the prevention and control of influenza (prac guide), October 1, p. 1270

American Heart Association scientific statement on the primary prevention of ischemic stroke (prac guide), August 1, p. 513

primary prevention of lead poisoning in children (let), August 15, p. 564

the new U.S. preventive services task force (ed), December 15, p. 1945

PRIMARY CARE

the new U.S. preventive services task force (ed), December 15, p. 1945

uncoordinated growth of the primary care work force (policy), November 1, p. 1498

PRIMUM NON NOCERE

the lie of primum non nocere (let), December 15, p. 1942

PROCEDURES

fishhook removal (article), June 1, p. 2231

V-Y plasty in the treatment of fingertip amputations (article), August 1, p. 455

PROFESSIONAL ROLES

trumping professional roles: collaboration of nurse practitioners and physicians for a better U.S. health care system (policy), October 15, p. 1325

PROPHYLAXIS

management of MVP with antibiotic prophylaxis (let), July 1, p. 36

PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: management (article), October 15, p. 1355

potentially suicidal patient (curb con), September 1, p. 879

PSYCHODERMATOLOGY

psychodermatology: the mind and skin connection (article), December 1, p. 1873

PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGIC DISORDERS

psychodermatology: the mind and skin connection (article), December 1, p. 1873

PUBLIC HEALTH

eliminating health disparities: our mission, our vision, our cause (ed), October 15, p. 1333

PULMONARY EMBOLISM

ACOG practice bulletin on preventing deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (prac guide), June 1, p. 2279

PURPURA

evaluating the child with purpura (article), August 1, p. 419

QUALITY OF LIFE

challenges in pain management at the end of life (article), October 1, p. 1227

managing pain at the end of life (ed), October 1, p. 1154

RADIOGRAPHS

radiographic assessment of osteoarthritis (article), July 15, p. 279

RECTAL PROLAPSE

common anorectal conditions: part II. lesions (article), July 1, p. 77

RECTUS SHEATH HEMATOMA

rectus sheath hematoma as a cause of acute abdominal pain (let), November 15, p. 1681

RELIGIOUS BELIEFS

comments on spiritual assessement and medicine (let), August 1, p. 374

comments on spiritual assessment and medicine (let), August 1, p. 373

comments on spiritual assessment and medicine (let), August 1, p. 376

comments on spiritual assessment and medicine (let), August 1, p. 379

RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

principles of appropriate antibiotic use: part I. acute respiratory tract infections (prac guide), July 15, p. 327

principles of appropriate antibiotic use: part II. nonspecific upper respiratory tract infections (prac guide), August 1, p. 510

RHINOSINUSITIS

principles of appropriate antibiotic use: part III. acute rhinosinusitis (prac guide), August 15, p. 685

SCOLIOSIS

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: revew and current concepts (article), July 1, p. 111

referrals from scoliosis screenings (ed), July 1, p. 32

SCREENING

additional comments on screening mammography (let), September 15, p. 922

additional comments on screening mammography (let), September 15, p. 922

cardiovascular screening of student athletes (let), October 15, p. 1326

new tests for cervical cancer screening (article), September 1, p. 780

new tests for cervical cancer screening (ed), September 1, p. 729

newborn hearing screening: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), December 15, p. 1995

referrals from scoliosis screenings (ed), July 1, p. 32

the new U.S. preventive services task force (ed), December 15, p. 1945

SCUBA DIVING

neurologic complications of scuba diving (article), June 1, p. 2211

SEIZURES

advances in the treatment of epilepsy (article), July 1, p. 91

SILVER NITRATE

silver nitrate stick helps manage aphthous ulcers (let), September 1, p. 737

SINUSITIS

how should we treat acute maxillary sinusitis? (cochrane), September 1, p. 837

SKIN

dermatomyositis (article), November 1, p. 1565

differential diagnosis of annular lesions (article), July 15, p. 289

SKIN LESIONS

neurotic excoriations (article), December 15, p. 1981

SMOKING CESSATION

counseling for tobacco cessation (ppip), December 1, p. 1881

FRAMES method helps assess patients' readiness to change (let), November 1, p. 1520

should we recommend nicotine replacement therapy? (cochrane), June 1, p. 2245

SORE THROAT

sore throat and difficulty breathing (photo), June 1, p. 2255

SPINE

recognizing spinal cord emergencies (article), August 15, p. 631

SPIRITUALITY

comments on spiritual assessement and medicine (let), August 1, p. 374

comments on spiritual assessment and medicine (let), August 1, p. 373

comments on spiritual assessment and medicine (let), August 1, p. 376

comments on spiritual assessment and medicine (let), August 1, p. 379

SPIRONOLACTONE

spironolactone in left-sided heart failure: how does it fit in? (article), October 15, p. 1393

SPONTANEOUS ABORTION

PTSD after spontaneous abortion (let), June 1, p. 2118

SPORTS MEDICINE

AAP statement on sports participation in children and adolescents (prac guide), October 15, p. 1464

cardiovascular screening of student athletes (let), October 15, p. 1326

concussion in sports (ed), September 15, p. 938

concussion in sports: minimizing the risk for complications (article), September 15, p. 1007

exercise-induced anaphylaxis and urticaria (article), October 15, p. 1367

fishhook removal (article), June 1, p. 2231

groin injuries in athletes (article), October 15, p. 1405

neurologic complications of scuba diving (article), June 1, p. 2211

SPRAIN

unusual wrist bruise (photo), November 1, p. 1601

STROKE

AHA recommendations for the management of intracranial aneurysms (prac guide), June 15, p. 2465 . Correction: October 15, 2001, p. 1328

SUCRALFATE

liquid sucralfate in the management of aphthous ulcers (let), September 1, p. 737

SUICIDE

potentially suicidal patient (curb con), September 1, p. 879

SURGERY

overview of refractive surgery (article), October 1, p. 1183

surgery for chronic aortic regurgitation: when should it be considered? (article), November 15, p. 1709

SYSTOLIC DYSFUNCTION

ABCs of treating congestive heart failure (ed), September 15, p. 934

guideline for the management of heart failure caused by systolic dysfunction: part I. guideline development, etiology and diagnosis (article), September 1, p. 769

guideline for the management of heart failure caused by systolic dysfunction: part II. treatment (article), September 15, p. 1045

TERMINAL ILLNESS

management of common symptoms in terminally ill patients: part I. fatigure, anorexia, cachexia, nausea and vomiting (article), September 1, p. 807

management of common symptoms in terminally ill patients: part II. constipation, delirium and dyspnea (article), September 15, p. 1019

TEST RESULTS

confronted by an unexpected laboratory result (curb con), October 1, p. 1281

THYROID DISEASE

treatment of hypothyroidism (article), November 15, p. 1717

TICKS

tick-borne diseases (article), August 1, p. 461

TOBACCO

counseling for tobacco cessation (ppip), December 1, p. 1881

TRICHOMONIASIS

what is the best way to treat trichomoniasis in women? (cochrane), October 1, p. 1241

UROLOGY

interstitial cystitis: urgency and frequency syndrome (article), October 1, p. 1199

URTICARIA

exercise-induced anaphylaxis and urticaria (article), October 15, p. 1367

V-Y PLASTY

V-Y plasty in the treatment of fingertip amputations (article), August 1, p. 455

VACCINES

ACIP releases guidelines on the prevention and control of influenza (prac guide), October 1, p. 1270

VALVULAR HEART DISEASE

surgery for chronic aortic regurgitation: when should it be considered? (article), November 15, p. 1709

valvular heart disease: review and update (article), June 1, p. 2201

VASCULAR HEALTH

percutaneous interventions for lower extremity peripheral vascular disease (article), December 15, p. 1965

VECTOR-BORNE ILLNESSES

tick-borne diseases (article), August 1, p. 461

VISION

commonly missed diagnoses in the childhood eye examination (article), August 15, p. 623

overview of refractive surgery (article), October 1, p. 1183

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

obesity: assessment and management in primary care (article), June 1, p. 2185

physicians need practical tools to treat the complex problems of overweight and obesity (ed), June 1, p. 2139

WOMEN'S HEALTH

additional comments on screening mammography (let), September 15, p. 922

additional comments on screening mammography (let), September 15, p. 922

challenges in eating disorders: past and present (ed), August 1, p. 367

evaluation and management of the AGUS Papanicolaou smear (article), June 1, p. 2239

high blood pressure in pregnancy (ed), July 15, p. 225

impact of anorexia, bulimia and obesity on the gynecologic health of adolescents (article), August 1, p. 445

incorrect information in patient handout on effects of estrogen (let), September 1, p. 737

initial management of breastfeeding (article), September 15, p. 981

new tests for cervical cancer screening (article), September 1, p. 780

new tests for cervical cancer screening (ed), September 1, p. 729

NHBPEP report on high blood pressure in pregnancy: a summary for family physicians (article), July 15, p. 263

promoting and supporting breastfeeding (ed), September 15, p. 931

PTSD after spontaneous abortion (let), June 1, p. 2118

vaginal examination using the Sims position (let), November 1, p. 1520

what is the best way to treat trichomoniasis in women? (cochrane), October 1, p. 1241

women in medicine (res stu voice), July 1, p. 174

WORK-RELATED ILLNESS

work-related asthma (article), December 1, p. 1839

WORKERS' COMP

disability certifications in adult workers: a practical approach (article), November 1, p. 1579

WRIST INJURIES

unusual wrist bruise (photo), November 1, p. 1601