Volume 65 Index

January - June 2002

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abdominal aortic aneurysm abuse Achilles tendon adolescents advance directive AIDS/HIV alcohol abuse alcoholism Alzheimer's disease ANCA anthrax antibiotics antidepressant therapy antimicrobial resistance antivenin arrhythmia aspirin atherosclerosis athletes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder autoimmune disease azithromycin back back problems bacterial infection bacterial vaginosis basal cell nevus syndrome bed-wetting behavioral therapy benzodiazepines biopsy birth defects body temperature bone assessment bone disease botulism boundary issues breast cancer breastfeeding bronchitis burning mouth calluses cancer car safety seats carcinoma cardiovascular disease cervix children Chlamydia trachomatis cholesterol claudication concussion constipation contraception corns coronary heart disease cough counseling cutaneous sarcoidosis cutaneous stigmata cysts dehydration dementia depression dermatology diet domestic violence Down syndrome driving drug approvals drug therapy drugs dysuria ears Ehlers-Danlos syndrome elderly end-of-life care enuresis epidural abscess evidence-based medicine examination

exercise falls family practice fatigue FDA approvals feeding tubes fibromyalgia fingers first aid fishhook injury fluoroquinolones folic acid foot problems garlic gastrointestinal disorders generalized anxiety disorder genetics genitourinary disorders geriatrics grief growth charts guidelines hand Hansen's disease headache health examinations heart disease heart failure heat exhaustion heat stroke heel pain Helicobacter pylori hematoma hemochromatosis hemorrhoids hepatitis hepatitis C hereditary disorders herpes HIV hormone therapy hospice care hyperbilirubinemia hypercholesterolemia hypertension hyperthryoidism hypothyroidism idiopathic scoliosis imaging immunization infants infection infertility influenza ingrown toenail interstitial cystitis interviews iron overload ischemia jaundice laceration lactose intolerance leprosy lesions lichen planus linezolid lipid disorder lipids low back pain lungs maternal serum screening medical ethics medication meditation men's health mental retardation metastatic disease migraine muscle disorder musculoskeletal disorders myocardial infarction needle aspiration

neurologic disorders neuropathic pain newborn nicotine replacement therapy non-Hodgkin's lymphoma NSAIDs nursing home nutrition obesity obstetrics occupational health office procedures oral health osteoarthritis osteoporosis osteosarcoma otitis media over-the-counter drugs overweight pain patient safety peptic ulcer perindopril peripheral arterial disease peritonsillar abscess pesticides pharyngitis physical examination poisoning prealbumin pregnancy preterm labor preventive health procedures prophylaxis prostate cancer psychiatric disorders public health pulmonary embolism quinolones rape referred pain residency respiratory problems rhabdomyolysis rheumatologic disease sacral dimples scar screening serum markers shave excision sinus disorders sinusitis skin skin disorders sleep apnea smoking cessation snakebites sports medicine suproventricular arrhythmias surgery taste dysfunction terminal illness thrombolytic therapy thyroid disease thyroid-stimulating hormone tinea tobacco tonsilitis topical therapy tumor umbilical lesion urinary tract infection uterine abnormalities vasculitis ventricular arrhythmia virus weight loss women in medicine women's health work/life balance

ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM

imaging of abdominal aortic aneurysms (article), April 15, p. 1565

ABUSE

it sounds like child abuse-but is it? (curb con), January 15, p. 330

ACHILLES TENDON

common conditions of the Achilles tendon (article), May 1, p. 1805

ADOLESCENTS

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: radiologic decision-making (article), May 1, p. 1817

headaches in children and adolescents (article), February 15, p. 625

isn't this statutory rape? (curb con), May 1, p. 1950

reducing headache disability in children and adolescents (ed), February 15, p. 554

ADVANCE DIRECTIVE

initiating discussions about advance directives: the family physician's role (ed), June 15, p. 2443

AIDS/HIV

sunken cheeks (photo), April 1, p. 1405

ALCOHOL ABUSE

how can I help my patient stop drinking? (curb con), April 1, p. 1475

problem drinking and alcoholism: diagnosis and treatment (article), February 1, p. 441

ALCOHOLISM

problem drinking and alcoholism: diagnosis and treatment (article), February 1, p. 441

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

guidelines for managing alzheimer's disease: part I. assessment (article), June 1, p. 2263

guidelines for managing alzheimer's disease: part II. treatment (article), June 15, p. 2525

ANCA

ANCA-associated small-vessel vasculitis (article), April 15, p. 1615

ANTHRAX

differential diagnosis of acute inhalation anthrax (let), May 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020501/lettersonline.html)

ANTIBIOTICS

linezolid: its role in the treatment of gram-positive, drug-resistant bacterial infections (article), February 15, p. 663

ANTIDEPRESSANT THERAPY

depressive disorders (bmj), April 1, p. 1395

ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE

linezolid: its role in the treatment of gram-positive, drug-resistant bacterial infections (article), February 15, p. 663

ANTIVENIN

venomous snakebites in the United States: management review and update (article), April 1, p. 1367 . Correction: July 1, 2002, p. 30

ARRHYTHMIA

management of common arrhythmias: part I. supraventricular arrhythmias (article), June 15, p. 2479

management of common arrhythmias: part II. ventricular arrhythmias and arrhythmias in special populations (article), June 15, p. 2491

ASPIRIN

an aspirin a day keeps the MI away (for some) (ed), May 15, p. 2000

aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), May 15, p. 2107

ATHEROSCLEROSIS

cholesterol treatment guidelines update (article), March 1, p. 871

ATHLETES

athletic screening provides opportunity to detect many conditions (let), March 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020315/lettersonline.html)

more on sports physical examination (let), March 15, p. 1037

value of preparticipation physical examinations (let), March 15, p. 1037

ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

AAP guidelines on treatment of children with ADHD (prac guide), February 15, p. 726

ADHD and IQ testing (let), June 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020615/lettersonline.html)

ADHD: management beyond medication (let), June 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020615/lettersonline.html)

AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE

autoimmune bullous dermatoses: a review (article), May 1, p. 1861

AZITHROMYCIN

treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis (let), April 1, p. 1280

BACK

do nsaids help in acute or chronic low back pain? (cochrane), April 1, p. 1319

spinal epidural abscess: a diagnostic challenge (article), April 1, p. 1341

BACK PROBLEMS

neuroimaging in low back pain (article), June 1, p. 2299

the care of low back problems: less is more (ed), June 1, p. 2217

BACTERIAL INFECTION

linezolid: its role in the treatment of gram-positive, drug-resistant bacterial infections (article), February 15, p. 663

BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS

screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), March 15, p. 1147

BASAL CELL NEVUS SYNDROME

basal cell nevus syndrome: guidelines for early detection (article), June 15, p. 2501

BED-WETTING

is alarm intervention effective in the treatment of enuresis? (cochrane), May 1, p. 1798

BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

smoking cessation: integration of behavioral and drug therapies (article), March 15, p. 1107

BENZODIAZEPINES

benzodiazepines for treatment of GAD? (let), January 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020115/lettersonline.html)

benzodiazepines for treatment of GAD? (let), January 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020115/lettersonline.html)

effects of benzodiazepines after procedures in elderly patients (let), May 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020501/lettersonline.html)

BIOPSY

punch biopsy of the skin (article), March 15, p. 1155

BIRTH DEFECTS

the newborn examination: part I. emergencies and common abnormalities involving the skin, head, neck, chest, and respiratory and cardiovascular systems (article), January 1, p. 61

the newborn examination: part ii. emergencies and common abnormalities involving the abdomen, pelvis, extremities, genitalia, and spine (article), January 15, p. 265

BODY TEMPERATURE

evaluation and treatment of heat-related illness (article), June 1, p. 2307

BONE ASSESSMENT

radiologic bone assessment in the evaluation of osteoporosis (article), April 1, p. 1357

BONE DISEASE

diagnosis and treatment of Paget's disease of bone (article), May 15, p. 2069

osteosarcoma: a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment (article), March 15, p. 1123

BOTULISM

infant botulism (article), April 1, p. 1388

BOUNDARY ISSUES

can friends become patients? (curb con), June 1, p. 2390

BREAST CANCER

screening for breast cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), June 15, p. 2537

BREASTFEEDING

AAP updates statement for transfer of drugs and other chemicals into breast milk (prac guide), March 1, p. 979

medications and breastfeeding (let), January 15, p. 170

promoting breastfeeding (let), April 15, p. 1521

reducing barriers to breastfeeding (let), April 15, p. 1522

BRONCHITIS

diagnosis and mangement of acute bronchitis (article), May 15, p. 2039

BURNING MOUTH

burning mouth syndrome (article), February 15, p. 615

CALLUSES

corns and calluses resulting from mechanical hyperkeratosis (article), June 1, p. 2277

CANCER

assessing oral malignancies (article), April 1, p. 1379

basal cell nevus syndrome: guidelines for early detection (article), June 15, p. 2501

cervical cancer screening (let), May 1, p. 1747

counseling patients about prostate cancer screening (ed), May 1, p. 1752

neurologic complications of prostate cancer (article), May 1, p. 1834

osteosarcoma: a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment (article), March 15, p. 1123

screening for breast cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), June 15, p. 2537

screening for skin cancer (ppip), April 1, p. 1401

screening for skin cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), April 15, p. 1623

swollen tonsil (photo), May 1, p. 1877

CAR SAFETY SEATS

proper use of child safety seats (article), May 15, p. 2085

CARCINOMA

a swollen, draining thumb (photo), January 1, p. 105

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), May 15, p. 2107

can reduced or modified dietary fat prevent cardiovascular disease? (cochrane), January 1, p. 53

CERVIX

cervical cancer screening (let), May 1, p. 1747

CHILDREN

AAP guidelines on treatment of children with ADHD (prac guide), February 15, p. 726

AAP issues recommendations for the management of sinusitis in children (prac guide), March 15, p. 1216

children, physical activity, and public health: another call to action (ed), March 15, p. 1033

headaches in children and adolescents (article), February 15, p. 625

it sounds like child abuse-but is it? (curb con), January 15, p. 330

proper use of child safety seats (article), May 15, p. 2085

reducing headache disability in children and adolescents (ed), February 15, p. 554

revised growth charts for children (prac guide), May 1, p. 1941

the 2002 recommended childhood immunization schedule and progress toward elimination of thimerosal (prac guide), January 1, p. 127

CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS

screening for chlamydial infection: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), February 15, p. 673

CHOLESTEROL

can reduced or modified dietary fat prevent cardiovascular disease? (cochrane), January 1, p. 53

cholesterol treatment guidelines update (article), March 1, p. 871

improvement in current approaches to lipid lowering (ed), March 1, p. 783

optimal management of cholesterol levels and the prevention of coronary heart disease in women (article), January 15, p. 217

CLAUDICATION

peripheral arterial disease (bmj), June 1, p. 2321

CONCUSSION

management guidelines for sport-related concussions (let), June 15, p. 2435

CONSTIPATION

evaluation of constipation (article), June 1, p. 2283

CONTRACEPTION

abnormal uterine bleeding associated with hormonal contraception (article), May 15, p. 2073

CORNS

corns and calluses resulting from mechanical hyperkeratosis (article), June 1, p. 2277

CORONARY HEART DISEASE

cholesterol treatment guidelines update (article), March 1, p. 871

improvement in current approaches to lipid lowering (ed), March 1, p. 783

optimal management of cholesterol levels and the prevention of coronary heart disease in women (article), January 15, p. 217

COUGH

diagnosis and mangement of acute bronchitis (article), May 15, p. 2039

COUNSELING

how can I help my patient stop drinking? (curb con), April 1, p. 1475

CUTANEOUS SARCOIDOSIS

cutaneous sarcoidosis: a dermatologic masquerader (article), April 15, p. 1581

CUTANEOUS STIGMATA

simple dimple rule for sacral dimples (let), June 15, p. 2435

CYSTS

minimal excision technique for epidermoid (sebaceous) cysts (article), April 1, p. 1409

DEHYDRATION

evaluation and treatment of heat-related illness (article), June 1, p. 2307

DEMENTIA

feeding tubes in patients with severe dementia (article), April 15, p. 1605

guidelines for managing alzheimer's disease: part I. assessment (article), June 1, p. 2263

guidelines for managing alzheimer's disease: part II. treatment (article), June 15, p. 2525

DEPRESSION

depressive disorders (bmj), April 1, p. 1395

identifying and managing preparatory grief and depression at the end of life (article), March 1, p. 883

DERMATOLOGY

treatment of hansen's disease (let), April 1, p. 1280

DIET

can reduced or modified dietary fat prevent cardiovascular disease? (cochrane), January 1, p. 53

garlic and hypercholesterolemia (let), January 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020101/lettersonline.html)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

it sounds like child abuse-but is it? (curb con), January 15, p. 330

DOWN SYNDROME

physical examination for the Special Olympics (ed), April 15, p. 1516

DRIVING

physician's role in the assessment of older drivers (ed), May 15, p. 39

DRUG APPROVALS

significant fda approvals in 2001 (prac guide), June 1, p. 2377

DRUG THERAPY

significant fda approvals in 2001 (prac guide), June 1, p. 2377

DRUGS

AAP updates statement for transfer of drugs and other chemicals into breast milk (prac guide), March 1, p. 979

DYSURIA

evaluation of dysuria in adults (article), April 15, p. 1589

EARS

acute otitis media (bmj), February 1, p. 467

EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME

foot bumps: now you see them, now you don't (photo), June 1, p. 2327

ELDERLY

effects of benzodiazepines after procedures in elderly patients (let), May 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020501/lettersonline.html)

evaluating and treating unintentional weight loss in the elderly (article), February 15, p. 640

guidelines for managing alzheimer's disease: part I. assessment (article), June 1, p. 2263

guidelines for managing alzheimer's disease: part II. treatment (article), June 15, p. 2525

influenza in the nursing home (article), January 1, p. 75

physician's role in the assessment of older drivers (ed), May 15, p. 39

promoting and prescribing exercise for the elderly (article), February 1, p. 419

which interventions help to prevent falls in the elderly? (cochrane), June 1, p. 2259

END-OF-LIFE CARE

end-of-life care (ed), March 1, p. 787

identifying and managing preparatory grief and depression at the end of life (article), March 1, p. 883

initiating discussions about advance directives: the family physician's role (ed), June 15, p. 2443

ENURESIS

is alarm intervention effective in the treatment of enuresis? (cochrane), May 1, p. 1798

EPIDURAL ABSCESS

spinal epidural abscess: a diagnostic challenge (article), April 1, p. 1341

EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE

evidence at the point of care (ed), January 1, p. 27

how to write an evidence-based clinical review article (article), January 15, p. 251

writing evidenc-based clinical reviews (ed), January 15, p. 175

EXAMINATION

the newborn examination: part I. emergencies and common abnormalities involving the skin, head, neck, chest, and respiratory and cardiovascular systems (article), January 1, p. 61

the newborn examination: part ii. emergencies and common abnormalities involving the abdomen, pelvis, extremities, genitalia, and spine (article), January 15, p. 265

EXERCISE

children, physical activity, and public health: another call to action (ed), March 15, p. 1033

promoting and prescribing exercise for the elderly (article), February 1, p. 419

FALLS

which interventions help to prevent falls in the elderly? (cochrane), June 1, p. 2259

FAMILY PRACTICE

interviewing when family members are present (article), April 1, p. 1351

the clinical importance of defining family (ed), April 1, p. 1277

FATIGUE

chronic fatigue syndrome: evaluation and treatment (article), March 15, p. 1083

FDA APPROVALS

significant fda approvals in 2001 (prac guide), June 1, p. 2377

FEEDING TUBES

feeding tubes in patients with severe dementia (article), April 15, p. 1605

FIBROMYALGIA

use of mindfulness meditation for fibromyalgia (let), February 1, p. 380

FINGERS

management of nail bed lacerations (let), May 15, p. 1997

treatment of subungual hematoma (let), May 15, p. 1997

FIRST AID

venomous snakebites in the United States: management review and update (article), April 1, p. 1367 . Correction: July 1, 2002, p. 30

FISHHOOK INJURY

removal of treble fishhooks (let), February 1, p. 384

FLUOROQUINOLONES

quinolones: a comprehensive review (article), February 1, p. 455

FOLIC ACID

preconception health care (article), June 15, p. 2507

FOOT PROBLEMS

common conditions of the Achilles tendon (article), May 1, p. 1805

corns and calluses resulting from mechanical hyperkeratosis (article), June 1, p. 2277

foot bumps: now you see them, now you don't (photo), June 1, p. 2327

ingrown toenail removal (article), June 15, p. 2547

GARLIC

garlic and hypercholesterolemia (let), January 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020101/lettersonline.html)

GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

evaluation of constipation (article), June 1, p. 2283

lactose intolerance (article), May 1, p. 1845

GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

benzodiazepines for treatment of GAD? (let), January 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020115/lettersonline.html)

benzodiazepines for treatment of GAD? (let), January 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020115/lettersonline.html)

GENETICS

preconception health care (article), June 15, p. 2507

GENITOURINARY DISORDERS

genitourinary infections and their association with preterm labor (article), January 15, p. 241

GERIATRICS

physician's role in the assessment of older drivers (ed), May 15, p. 39

GRIEF

identifying and managing preparatory grief and depression at the end of life (article), March 1, p. 883

GROWTH CHARTS

revised growth charts for children (prac guide), May 1, p. 1941

GUIDELINES

AAP guidelines on treatment of children with ADHD (prac guide), February 15, p. 726

cholesterol treatment guidelines update (article), March 1, p. 871

guideline implementation: why don't we do it? (ed), January 15, p. 176

guidelines and management of HIV-infected persons (let), January 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020101/lettersonline.html)

revised growth charts for children (prac guide), May 1, p. 1941

HAND

removal of treble fishhooks (let), February 1, p. 384

HANSEN'S DISEASE

treatment of hansen's disease (let), April 1, p. 1280

HEADACHE

headaches in children and adolescents (article), February 15, p. 625

migraine headache (bmj), May 1, p. 1871

reducing headache disability in children and adolescents (ed), February 15, p. 554

HEALTH EXAMINATIONS

introduction to AAFP summary of recommendations for periodic health examinations (prac guide), April 1, p. 1467

HEART DISEASE

management of common arrhythmias: part I. supraventricular arrhythmias (article), June 15, p. 2479

management of common arrhythmias: part II. ventricular arrhythmias and arrhythmias in special populations (article), June 15, p. 2491

HEART FAILURE

heart failure (bmj), January 1, p. 99

is thrombolytic therapy effective for pulmonary embolism (article), March 15, p. 1097

should perindopril be used to treat patients with heart failure? (let), May 1, p. 1742

HEAT EXHAUSTION

evaluation and treatment of heat-related illness (article), June 1, p. 2307

HEAT STROKE

evaluation and treatment of heat-related illness (article), June 1, p. 2307

HEEL PAIN

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons: diagnosis and treatment of heel pain, April 15, p. 1686

HELICOBACTER PYLORI

management of Helicobacter pylori infection (article), April 1, p. 1327

HEMATOMA

treatment of subungual hematoma (let), May 15, p. 1997

HEMOCHROMATOSIS

recognition and management of hereditary hemochromatosis (article), March 1, p. 853

HEMORRHOIDS

hemorrhoidectomy for thrombosed external hemorrhoids (article), April 15, p. 1629

HEPATITIS

PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: HIV postexposure prophylaxis regimens (prac guide), January 15, p. 322

HEPATITIS C

PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: HIV postexposure prophylaxis regimens (prac guide), January 15, p. 322

HEREDITARY DISORDERS

recognition and management of hereditary hemochromatosis (article), March 1, p. 853

HERPES

neonatal herpes simplex virus infections (article), March 15, p. 1138

HIV

guidelines and management of HIV-infected persons (let), January 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020101/lettersonline.html)

management of newborns exposed to maternal HIV infection (article), May 15, p. 2049

perinatal HIV testing (ed), March 1, p. 791

PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: HIV postexposure prophylaxis regimens (prac guide), January 15, p. 322

HORMONE THERAPY

abnormal uterine bleeding associated with hormonal contraception (article), May 15, p. 2073

HOSPICE CARE

end-of-life care (ed), March 1, p. 787

HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA

hyperbilirubinemia in the term newborn (article), February 15, p. 599

HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA

cholesterol treatment guidelines update (article), March 1, p. 871

garlic and hypercholesterolemia (let), January 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020101/lettersonline.html)

HYPERTENSION

obstructive sleep apnea and essential hypertension-is there a link? (ed), January 15, p. 182

treating obstructive sleep apnea improves essential hypertension and quality of life (article), January 15, p. 229

HYPERTHRYOIDISM

subclinical hyperthryroidism detected by screening: look before you treat (ed), February 1, p. 389

subclinical hyperthyroidism: controversies in management (article), February 1, p. 431

HYPOTHYROIDISM

when to begin treatment in patients with elevated TSH levels? (let), June 1, p. 2212

IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: radiologic decision-making (article), May 1, p. 1817

IMAGING

neuroimaging in low back pain (article), June 1, p. 2299

IMMUNIZATION

the 2002 recommended childhood immunization schedule and progress toward elimination of thimerosal (prac guide), January 1, p. 127

INFANTS

infant botulism (article), April 1, p. 1388

perinatal HIV testing (ed), March 1, p. 791

INFECTION

genitourinary infections and their association with preterm labor (article), January 15, p. 241

management of Helicobacter pylori infection (article), April 1, p. 1327

neonatal herpes simplex virus infections (article), March 15, p. 1138

peritonsillar abscess: diagnosis and treatment (article), January 1, p. 93 . Correction: July 1, 2002, p. 30

topical treatment of common superficial tinea infections (article), May 15, p. 2095

treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis (let), April 1, p. 1280

INFERTILITY

AUA and ASRM produce recommendation for male infertility (prac guide), June 15, p. 2589

INFLUENZA

influenza in the nursing home (article), January 1, p. 75

INGROWN TOENAIL

ingrown toenail removal (article), June 15, p. 2547

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS

interstitial cystitis is a legitimate and serious condition (let), May 1, p. 1741

INTERVIEWS

interviewing when family members are present (article), April 1, p. 1351

IRON OVERLOAD

recognition and management of hereditary hemochromatosis (article), March 1, p. 853

ISCHEMIA

peripheral arterial disease (bmj), June 1, p. 2321

JAUNDICE

hyperbilirubinemia in the term newborn (article), February 15, p. 599

LACERATION

management of nail bed lacerations (let), May 15, p. 1997

LACTOSE INTOLERANCE

lactose intolerance (article), May 1, p. 1845

LEPROSY

treatment of hansen's disease (let), April 1, p. 1280

LESIONS

dermal electrosurgical shave excision (article), May 1, p. 1883

LICHEN PLANUS

koebner streak (photo), February 1, p. 473

LINEZOLID

linezolid: its role in the treatment of gram-positive, drug-resistant bacterial infections (article), February 15, p. 663

LIPID DISORDER

screening for lipid disorders in adults: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), January 15, p. 273

LIPIDS

improvement in current approaches to lipid lowering (ed), March 1, p. 783

LOW BACK PAIN

low back pain (bmj), March 1, p. 925

neuroimaging in low back pain (article), June 1, p. 2299

the care of low back problems: less is more (ed), June 1, p. 2217

LUNGS

acute respiratory distress syndrome (article), May 1, p. 1823

diagnosis and mangement of acute bronchitis (article), May 15, p. 2039

MATERNAL SERUM SCREENING

maternal serum triple analyte screening in pregnancy (article), March 1, p. 915

MEDICAL ETHICS

can friends become patients? (curb con), June 1, p. 2390

MEDICATION

AAP updates statement for transfer of drugs and other chemicals into breast milk (prac guide), March 1, p. 979

MEDITATION

use of mindfulness meditation for fibromyalgia (let), February 1, p. 380

MEN'S HEALTH

AUA and ASRM produce recommendation for male infertility (prac guide), June 15, p. 2589

MENTAL RETARDATION

physical examination for the Special Olympics (ed), April 15, p. 1516

METASTATIC DISEASE

a swollen, draining thumb (photo), January 1, p. 105

MIGRAINE

headaches in children and adolescents (article), February 15, p. 625

migraine headache (bmj), May 1, p. 1871

reducing headache disability in children and adolescents (ed), February 15, p. 554

MUSCLE DISORDER

rhabdomyolysis (article), March 1, p. 907

MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

trigger points: diagnosis and management (article), February 15, p. 653

MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

an aspirin a day keeps the MI away (for some) (ed), May 15, p. 2000

NEEDLE ASPIRATION

peritonsillar abscess: diagnosis and treatment (article), January 1, p. 93 . Correction: July 1, 2002, p. 30

NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS

neurologic complications of prostate cancer (article), May 1, p. 1834

NEUROPATHIC PAIN

burning mouth syndrome (article), February 15, p. 615

NEWBORN

double-ligature: a treatment for pedunculated umbilical granulomas in children (article), May 15, p. 2067

hyperbilirubinemia in the term newborn (article), February 15, p. 599

management of newborns exposed to maternal HIV infection (article), May 15, p. 2049

simple dimple rule for sacral dimples (let), June 15, p. 2435

the newborn examination: part I. emergencies and common abnormalities involving the skin, head, neck, chest, and respiratory and cardiovascular systems (article), January 1, p. 61

the newborn examination: part ii. emergencies and common abnormalities involving the abdomen, pelvis, extremities, genitalia, and spine (article), January 15, p. 265

NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

smoking cessation: integration of behavioral and drug therapies (article), March 15, p. 1107

NON-HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA

swollen tonsil (photo), May 1, p. 1877

NSAIDS

do nsaids help in acute or chronic low back pain? (cochrane), April 1, p. 1319

NURSING HOME

influenza in the nursing home (article), January 1, p. 75

NUTRITION

feeding tubes in patients with severe dementia (article), April 15, p. 1605

garlic and hypercholesterolemia (let), January 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020101/lettersonline.html)

prealbumin: a marker for nutritional evaluation (article), April 15, p. 1575

OBESITY

children, physical activity, and public health: another call to action (ed), March 15, p. 1033

medical care for obese patients: advice for health care professionals (article), January 1, p. 81

OBSTETRICS

genitourinary infections and their association with preterm labor (article), January 15, p. 241

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: HIV postexposure prophylaxis regimens (prac guide), January 15, p. 322

OFFICE PROCEDURES

minimal excision technique for epidermoid (sebaceous) cysts (article), April 1, p. 1409

ORAL HEALTH

assessing oral malignancies (article), April 1, p. 1379

OSTEOARTHRITIS

osteoarthritis: diagnosis and therapeutic considerations (article), March 1, p. 841

OSTEOPOROSIS

radiologic bone assessment in the evaluation of osteoporosis (article), April 1, p. 1357

OSTEOSARCOMA

osteosarcoma: a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment (article), March 15, p. 1123

OTITIS MEDIA

acute otitis media (bmj), February 1, p. 467

OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS

use of capsaicin cream for abdominal wall scar pain (let), June 1, p. 2211

OVERWEIGHT

medical care for obese patients: advice for health care professionals (article), January 1, p. 81

PAIN

neuroimaging in low back pain (article), June 1, p. 2299

the care of low back problems: less is more (ed), June 1, p. 2217

use of capsaicin cream for abdominal wall scar pain (let), June 1, p. 2211

PATIENT SAFETY

physician's role in the assessment of older drivers (ed), May 15, p. 39

PEPTIC ULCER

management of Helicobacter pylori infection (article), April 1, p. 1327

PERINDOPRIL

should perindopril be used to treat patients with heart failure? (let), May 1, p. 1742

PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE

peripheral arterial disease (bmj), June 1, p. 2321

PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS

peritonsillar abscess: diagnosis and treatment (article), January 1, p. 93 . Correction: July 1, 2002, p. 30

PESTICIDES

recognition and management of acute pesticide poisoning (article), April 15, p. 1599

PHARYNGITIS

treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis (let), April 1, p. 1280

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

athletic screening provides opportunity to detect many conditions (let), March 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020315/lettersonline.html)

more on sports physical examination (let), March 15, p. 1037

physical examination for the Special Olympics (ed), April 15, p. 1516

value of preparticipation physical examinations (let), March 15, p. 1037

POISONING

recognition and management of acute pesticide poisoning (article), April 15, p. 1599

PREALBUMIN

prealbumin: a marker for nutritional evaluation (article), April 15, p. 1575

PREGNANCY

ACOG practice bulletin on thyroid disease in pregnancy (prac guide), May 15, p. 2158

management of newborns exposed to maternal HIV infection (article), May 15, p. 2049

maternal serum triple analyte screening in pregnancy (article), March 1, p. 915

neonatal herpes simplex virus infections (article), March 15, p. 1138

perinatal HIV testing (ed), March 1, p. 791

preconception health care (article), June 15, p. 2507

screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), March 15, p. 1147

PRETERM LABOR

ACOG issues recommendations on assessment of risk factors for preterm birth (prac guide), February 1, p. 509

genitourinary infections and their association with preterm labor (article), January 15, p. 241

PREVENTIVE HEALTH

aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), May 15, p. 2107

guideline implementation: why don't we do it? (ed), January 15, p. 176

preconception health care (article), June 15, p. 2507

PROCEDURES

dermal electrosurgical shave excision (article), May 1, p. 1883

double-ligature: a treatment for pedunculated umbilical granulomas in children (article), May 15, p. 2067

PROPHYLAXIS

PHS guidelines for management of occupational exposure to HBV, HCV and HIV: HIV postexposure prophylaxis regimens (prac guide), January 15, p. 322

PROSTATE CANCER

counseling patients about prostate cancer screening (ed), May 1, p. 1752

neurologic complications of prostate cancer (article), May 1, p. 1834

PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

benzodiazepines for treatment of GAD? (let), January 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020115/lettersonline.html)

benzodiazepines for treatment of GAD? (let), January 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020115/lettersonline.html)

problem drinking and alcoholism: diagnosis and treatment (article), February 1, p. 441

PUBLIC HEALTH

children, physical activity, and public health: another call to action (ed), March 15, p. 1033

PULMONARY EMBOLISM

is thrombolytic therapy effective for pulmonary embolism (article), March 15, p. 1097

QUINOLONES

quinolones: a comprehensive review (article), February 1, p. 455

RAPE

isn't this statutory rape? (curb con), May 1, p. 1950

REFERRED PAIN

trigger points: diagnosis and management (article), February 15, p. 653

RESIDENCY

women in medicine: challenges in part-time residencies (let), January 1, p. 31

RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

acute respiratory distress syndrome (article), May 1, p. 1823

RHABDOMYOLYSIS

rhabdomyolysis (article), March 1, p. 907

RHEUMATOLOGIC DISEASE

clinical utility of common serum rheumatologic tests (article), March 15, p. 1073

osteoarthritis: diagnosis and therapeutic considerations (article), March 1, p. 841

SACRAL DIMPLES

simple dimple rule for sacral dimples (let), June 15, p. 2435

SCAR

use of capsaicin cream for abdominal wall scar pain (let), June 1, p. 2211

SCREENING

cervical cancer screening (let), May 1, p. 1747

counseling patients about prostate cancer screening (ed), May 1, p. 1752

maternal serum triple analyte screening in pregnancy (article), March 1, p. 915

screening for lipid disorders in adults: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), January 15, p. 273

screening for skin cancer (ppip), April 1, p. 1401

screening for skin cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), April 15, p. 1623

subclinical hyperthryroidism detected by screening: look before you treat (ed), February 1, p. 389

SERUM MARKERS

clinical utility of common serum rheumatologic tests (article), March 15, p. 1073

SHAVE EXCISION

dermal electrosurgical shave excision (article), May 1, p. 1883

SINUS DISORDERS

AAP issues recommendations for the management of sinusitis in children (prac guide), March 15, p. 1216

SINUSITIS

acute rhinosinusitis (let), February 15, p. 558

SKIN

basal cell nevus syndrome: guidelines for early detection (article), June 15, p. 2501

cutaneous sarcoidosis: a dermatologic masquerader (article), April 15, p. 1581

minimal excision technique for epidermoid (sebaceous) cysts (article), April 1, p. 1409

screening for skin cancer (ppip), April 1, p. 1401

screening for skin cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), April 15, p. 1623

sunken cheeks (photo), April 1, p. 1405

topical treatment of common superficial tinea infections (article), May 15, p. 2095

treatment of hansen's disease (let), April 1, p. 1280

SKIN DISORDERS

koebner streak (photo), February 1, p. 473

lipoma excision (article), March 1, p. 901

punch biopsy of the skin (article), March 15, p. 1155

SLEEP APNEA

obstructive sleep apnea and essential hypertension-is there a link? (ed), January 15, p. 182

treating obstructive sleep apnea improves essential hypertension and quality of life (article), January 15, p. 229

SMOKING CESSATION

smoking cessation: integration of behavioral and drug therapies (article), March 15, p. 1107

SNAKEBITES

venomous snakebites in the United States: management review and update (article), April 1, p. 1367 . Correction: July 1, 2002, p. 30

SPORTS MEDICINE

management guidelines for sport-related concussions (let), June 15, p. 2435

SUPROVENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIAS

management of common arrhythmias: part I. supraventricular arrhythmias (article), June 15, p. 2479

SURGERY

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons: diagnosis and treatment of heel pain, April 15, p. 1686

TASTE DYSFUNCTION

burning mouth syndrome (article), February 15, p. 615

TERMINAL ILLNESS

end-of-life care (ed), March 1, p. 787

THROMBOLYTIC THERAPY

is thrombolytic therapy effective for pulmonary embolism (article), March 15, p. 1097

THYROID DISEASE

ACOG practice bulletin on thyroid disease in pregnancy (prac guide), May 15, p. 2158

subclinical hyperthryroidism detected by screening: look before you treat (ed), February 1, p. 389

subclinical hyperthyroidism: controversies in management (article), February 1, p. 431

when to begin treatment in patients with elevated TSH levels? (let), June 1, p. 2212

THYROID-STIMULATING HORMONE

when to begin treatment in patients with elevated TSH levels? (let), June 1, p. 2212

TINEA

topical treatment of common superficial tinea infections (article), May 15, p. 2095

TOBACCO

smoking cessation: integration of behavioral and drug therapies (article), March 15, p. 1107

TONSILITIS

swollen tonsil (photo), May 1, p. 1877

TOPICAL THERAPY

topical treatment of common superficial tinea infections (article), May 15, p. 2095

TUMOR

lipoma excision (article), March 1, p. 901

UMBILICAL LESION

double-ligature: a treatment for pedunculated umbilical granulomas in children (article), May 15, p. 2067

URINARY TRACT INFECTION

evaluation of dysuria in adults (article), April 15, p. 1589

interstitial cystitis is a legitimate and serious condition (let), May 1, p. 1741

UTERINE ABNORMALITIES

abnormal uterine bleeding associated with hormonal contraception (article), May 15, p. 2073

VASCULITIS

ANCA-associated small-vessel vasculitis (article), April 15, p. 1615

VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA

management of common arrhythmias: part II. ventricular arrhythmias and arrhythmias in special populations (article), June 15, p. 2491

VIRUS

neonatal herpes simplex virus infections (article), March 15, p. 1138

WEIGHT LOSS

evaluating and treating unintentional weight loss in the elderly (article), February 15, p. 640

WOMEN IN MEDICINE

women in medicine: challenges in part-time residencies (let), January 1, p. 31

WOMEN'S HEALTH

optimal management of cholesterol levels and the prevention of coronary heart disease in women (article), January 15, p. 217

screening for breast cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), June 15, p. 2537

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

women in medicine: challenges in part-time residencies (let), January 1, p. 31