Volume 67 Index

January to June 2003

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 abscess Achilles tendon addiction adolescents alcohol abuse allergic rhinitis allergy alopecia alternative therapy Alzheimer's disease ambulatory devices analgesia aneurysm ankle injuries anorexia anthrax antibiotics anticoagulation antidepressant therapy antipsychotic drugs antiviral drugs appendicitis aspirin asthma athletes atopic dermatitis atrial fibrillation attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder B12 deficiency back problems bed-wetting behavioral therapy benign prostatic hyperplasia biologic agents biopsy bioterrorism birth control birth defects blood pressure bone assessment bulimia burns calcium channel antagonists calcium channel blockers cancer car safety seats cardiovascular disease carisoprodol celiac disease cellulitis cervical cancer cervical neoplasia cesarean section chemotherapy children chronic fatigue syndrome chronic illness chronic rhinitis colorectal cancer confidentiality conjunctivitis constipation contraception counseling CPR cytomegalovirus delirium dementia dentistry depression dermatitis herpetiformis dermatophytes diabetes diet diuretic therapy DNR status domestic violence drug interactions drug risks duodenal ulcer dust mites

eating disorders echinacea edema elderly electrocardiography elephantiasis nostras emergency care end-of-life care enuresis epilepsy erectile dysfunction erythrasma esophagitis evidence-based medicine exercise exercise-induced bronchospasm eye falls family physician fatigue foot pain foot problems foreign body removal fractures gait disturbance gastroenteritis gastrointestinal disorders generalized anxiety disorder glaucoma gluten sensitivity group A streptococcus group B streptococcus guidelines hair loss hand head lice hearing loss heart disease heat stroke heat-related illlness Helicobacter pylori hepatitis herbal medicine heroin herpes herpes zoster hip hip fractures hirsutism hormone replacement therapy hormone therapy hypercalcemia hyperparathyroidism hypertension hyponatremia immunization infants infection infertility influenza inhalers injections insect bites interstitial nephritis irritable bowel syndrome knee labor leg pain legal issues literature reviews lung conditions macrocytic anemia medical errors men's health menopause menstruation mental health migraine neck mass necrobiosis lipoidica newborn night sweats nocturnal hyperhidrosis

nutrition obesity occupational health office procedures opiates osteoarthritis osteoporosis over-the-counter drugs overweight oxycontin pain parenting Parkinson's disease perioperative assessment physician-patient relationship plague poisoning polycystic ovary syndrome positional head deformity postherpetic neuralgia pregnancy premenstrual syndrome prenatal care prostate cancer proton pump inhibitors pruritus psychiatric disorders radiographs rash renal disease respiratory infection respiratory problems resuscitation saw palmetto scar scoliosis screening seizures selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors sexual dysfunction sexually transmitted disease shingles shoulder sick sinus syndrome sildenafil skin sleep disorders smallpox spinal disorders splinters sports medicine sterilization street drugs strep throat stress fracture stroke subarachnoid hemorrhage substance abuse sucrose sudden infant death syndrome surgery tacrolimus teeth thyroglossal duct cyst thyroid toxoplasmosis tumor ulcers ultrasound umbilical granuloma vaccines vaginal delivery valerian vascular health ventricular rate vision vitamins warts weight loss women's health wrist injuries

ABDOMINAL PAIN

acute abdominal pain in children (article), June 1, p. 2321

ABSCESS

brucellar spinal epidural abscess (let), May 15, p. 2071

ACHILLES TENDON

calf muscle therapy for Achilles tendinosis (let), March 1, p. 939

ADDICTION

probable relationship between opioid abuse and heroin use (let), March 1, p. 942

ADOLESCENTS

depression in children and adolescents (bmj), February 1, p. 577

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, United States, 2003 and update on childhood immunizations (prac guide), January 1, p. 188

ALCOHOL ABUSE

recognition of alcohol and substance abuse (article), April 1, p. 1529

ALLERGIC RHINITIS

chronic rhinitis: allergic or nonallergic? (ed), February 15, p. 705

ALLERGY

stinging insect allergy (article), June 15, p. 2541

ALOPECIA

alopecia in women (article), March 1, p. 1007

ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

alternative therapies for traditional disease states: osteoarthritis (article), January 15, p. 339

complementary and alternative medicine: examining the evidence (ed), January 1, p. 36

echinacea (article), January 1, p. 77

saw palmetto for prostate disorders (article), March 15, p. 1281

valerian (article), April 15, p. 1755

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

use of atypical antipsychotic drugs in patients with dementia (article), June 1, p. 2335

AMBULATORY DEVICES

ambulatory devices for chronic gait disorders in the elderly (article), April 15, p. 1717

ANALGESIA

is oral sucrose an effective analgesic in neonates? (cochrane), April 15, p. 1713

ANEURYSM

management of risk factors in relatives of patients with SAH (let), April 1, p. 1438

ANKLE INJURIES

differentiating foot fractures from ankle sprains (let), April 1, p. 1438

early diagnosis and treatment vital in cases of foot fractures (let), March 15, p. 1187

ANOREXIA

diagnosis of eating disorders in primary care (article), January 15, p. 297

ANTHRAX

recognition and management of bioterrorism infections (article), May 1, p. 1927

ANTIBIOTICS

treatment of viral conjunctivitis in children (let), May 1, p. 1873

ANTICOAGULATION

anticoagulant use in patients with risk of falling (let), April 15, p. 1683

does long-term anticoagulation improve function after stroke? (cochrane), June 1, p. 2317

ANTIDEPRESSANT THERAPY

antidepressants: update on new agents and indications (article), February 1, p. 547 . Correction: May 1, 2003, p. 1874

ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS

use of atypical antipsychotic drugs in patients with dementia (article), June 1, p. 2335

ANTIVIRAL DRUGS

antiviral drugs in the immunocompetent host: part I. treatment of hepatitis, cytomegalovirus, and herpes infections (article), February 15, p. 757

antiviral drugs in the immunocompetent host: part II. treatment of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infections (article), February 15, p. 763

APPENDICITIS

acute abdominal pain in children (article), June 1, p. 2321

ASPIRIN

why is aspirin a contraindication for trigger-point injections? (let), January 1, p. 32

ASTHMA

are metered-dose inhalers with holding chambers better than nebulizers for treating acute asthma? (cochrane), January 1, p. 62

managing asthma should not focus on dust mite control (let), February 1, p. 465

recognition and management of exercise-induced bronchospasm (article), February 15, p. 769

the 'crashing asthmatic' (article), March 1, p. 997

ATHLETES

hypertension should be confirmed before treatment (let), March 15, p. 1187

possible side effects should be discussed with patients (let), March 15, p. 1188

prevention and treatment of common eye injuries in sports (article), April 1, p. 1481

ATOPIC DERMATITIS

generalized pruritus without relief (photo), June 1, p. 2363

is tacrolimus the best therapy for atopic dermatitis (let), May 1, p. 1874

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

anticoagulant use in patients with risk of falling (let), April 15, p. 1683

preventing hypotension effect of calcium channel blockers (let), March 1, p. 940

ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (bmj), May 1, p. 1969

B12 DEFICIENCY

vitamin b12 deficiency (article), March 1, p. 979

BACK PROBLEMS

how effective is bracing for treatment of scoliosis? (let), January 1, p. 32

BED-WETTING

nocturnal enuresis (article), April 1, p. 1499

BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

behavioral counseling in primary care to promote a healthy diet: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), June 15, p. 2573

behavioral counseling in primary care to promote physical activity (ppip), May 1, p. 1975

BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

saw palmetto for prostate disorders (article), March 15, p. 1281

BIOLOGIC AGENTS

importance of bioterrorism preparedness for family physicians (ed), May 1, p. 1877

recognition and management of bioterrorism infections (article), May 1, p. 1927

BIOPSY

fusiform excision (article), April 1, p. 1539

BIOTERRORISM

importance of bioterrorism preparedness for family physicians (ed), May 1, p. 1877

recognition and management of bioterrorism infections (article), May 1, p. 1927

BIRTH CONTROL

counseling issues in tubal sterilization, March 15, p. 1287

BIRTH DEFECTS

over-the-counter medications in pregnancy (article), June 15, p. 2517

BLOOD PRESSURE

ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: technology with a purpose (ed), June 1, p. 2262

automated ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: clinical utility in the family practice setting (article), June 1, p. 2343

diagnosing secondary hypertension (article), January 1, p. 67

hypertension should be confirmed before treatment (let), March 15, p. 1187

possible side effects should be discussed with patients (let), March 15, p. 1188

BONE ASSESSMENT

calcaneal ultrasonography for bone assessment (let), February 1, p. 462

BULIMIA

diagnosis of eating disorders in primary care (article), January 15, p. 297

BURNS

infected welding burns (photo), May 1, p. 1979

CALCIUM CHANNEL ANTAGONISTS

preventing hypotension effect of calcium channel blockers (let), March 1, p. 940

CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS

preventing hypotension effect of calcium channel blockers (let), March 1, p. 940

CANCER

chemoprevention of breast cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), March 15, p. 1309

colorectal cancer screening (ppip), January 1, p. 129

importance of colorectal cancer screening (let), March 15, p. 1188

NIH releases statement on managing pain, depression, and fatigue in cancer (prac guide), January 15, p. 423

CAR SAFETY SEATS

guidelines for proper use of child safety seats (let), February 1, p. 466

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

AHA releases scientific statement on cardiovascular health in childhood (prac guide), February 1, p. 645

novel cardiovascular risk factors: do they add value to your practice? (ed), January 15, p. 264

CARISOPRODOL

possible dangerous interaction of oxycontin and carisoprodol (let), March 1, p. 941

possible dangerous interaction of oxycontin and carisoprodol (let), June 1, p. 2273

CELIAC DISEASE

dermatitis herpetiformis and a gluten-free diet (let), February 1, p. 470

differential diagnosis for chronic fatigue syndrome (let), January 15, p. 252

CELLULITIS

alternative diagnoses that often mimic cellulitis (let), June 15, p. 2471

CERVICAL CANCER

ACS guideline for the early detection of cervical cancer (ed), April 15, p. 1677

ACS updates guideline for the early detection of cervical neoplasia and cancer (prac guide), May 1, p. 2011

screening for cervical cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), April 15, p. 1759

CERVICAL NEOPLASIA

ACS updates guideline for the early detection of cervical neoplasia and cancer (prac guide), May 1, p. 2011

CESAREAN SECTION

VBAC: protecting patients, defending doctors (ed), March 1, p. 931

CHEMOTHERAPY

chemoprevention of breast cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), March 15, p. 1309

CHILDREN

a mother who refuses to vaccinate her child, February 1, p. 651

AAP issues screening recommendations to identify hearing loss in children (prac guide), June 1, p. 2409

acute abdominal pain in children (article), June 1, p. 2321

AHA releases scientific statement on cardiovascular health in childhood (prac guide), February 1, p. 645

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (bmj), May 1, p. 1969

childhood constipation (bmj), March 1, p. 1041

depression in children and adolescents (bmj), February 1, p. 577

diagnosis and management of positional head deformity (article), May 1, p. 1953

guidelines for proper use of child safety seats (let), February 1, p. 466

medical needs of foster children (ed), February 1, p. 474

nocturnal enuresis (article), April 1, p. 1499

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, United States, 2003 and update on childhood immunizations (prac guide), January 1, p. 188

treatment of viral conjunctivitis in children (let), May 1, p. 1873

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

differential diagnosis for chronic fatigue syndrome (let), January 15, p. 252

CHRONIC ILLNESS

chronic illness and sexual functioning (article), January 15, p. 347

CHRONIC RHINITIS

chronic rhinitis: allergic or nonallergic? (ed), February 15, p. 705

COLORECTAL CANCER

colorectal cancer screening (ppip), January 1, p. 129

importance of colorectal cancer screening (let), March 15, p. 1188

vitamin D as a risk reduction factor for colorectal cancer (let), February 1, p. 465

CONFIDENTIALITY

negotiating a request for nondisclosure (curb con), January 1, p. 209

CONJUNCTIVITIS

treatment of viral conjunctivitis in children (let), May 1, p. 1873

CONSTIPATION

childhood constipation (bmj), March 1, p. 1041

CONTRACEPTION

counseling issues in tubal sterilization, March 15, p. 1287

COUNSELING

behavioral counseling in primary care to promote a healthy diet: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), June 15, p. 2573

importance of preconception counseling (let), February 15, p. 701

CPR

do I have to resuscitate the patient against her wishes? (curb con), May 1, p. 2025

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS

antiviral drugs in the immunocompetent host: part I. treatment of hepatitis, cytomegalovirus, and herpes infections (article), February 15, p. 757

cytomegalovirus (article), February 1, p. 519

DELIRIUM

delirium (article), March 1, p. 1027

DEMENTIA

use of atypical antipsychotic drugs in patients with dementia (article), June 1, p. 2335

DENTISTRY

common dental emergencies (article), February 1, p. 511

DEPRESSION

depression in children and adolescents (bmj), February 1, p. 577

NIH releases statement on managing pain, depression, and fatigue in cancer (prac guide), January 15, p. 423

screening for depression (ppip), April 1, p. 1561

DERMATITIS HERPETIFORMIS

dermatitis herpetiformis and a gluten-free diet (let), February 1, p. 470

DERMATOPHYTES

dermatophyte infections (article), January 1, p. 101

DIABETES

perioperative management of diabetes (article), January 1, p. 93

screening for type 2 diabetes in adults: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), May 15, p. 2177

skin rash in a patient with diabetes (photo), January 1, p. 139

DIET

are low-fat diets better than other weight-reducing diets in achieving long-term weight loss? (cochrane), February 1, p. 507

behavioral counseling in primary care to promote a healthy diet: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), June 15, p. 2573

DIURETIC THERAPY

severe hyponatremia as a result of thiazide diuretic (let), June 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030615/lettersonline.html)

DNR STATUS

do I have to resuscitate the patient against her wishes? (curb con), May 1, p. 2025

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

do I get to decide who should have a baby? (curb con), March 1, p. 1139

DRUG INTERACTIONS

information on medication use in pregnancy (ed), June 15, p. 2476

possible dangerous interaction of oxycontin and carisoprodol (let), March 1, p. 941

possible dangerous interaction of oxycontin and carisoprodol (let), June 1, p. 2273

DRUG RISKS

accurate information on drug effects on pregnancy is crucial (let), February 15, p. 700

DUODENAL ULCER

helicobacter pylori infection (bmj), June 1, p. 2359

DUST MITES

managing asthma should not focus on dust mite control (let), February 1, p. 465

EATING DISORDERS

AAP releases policy statement on identifying and treating eating disorders (prac guide), May 15, p. 2224

diagnosis of eating disorders in primary care (article), January 15, p. 297

ECHINACEA

complementary and alternative medicine: examining the evidence (ed), January 1, p. 36

echinacea (article), January 1, p. 77

EDEMA

woody edema of the legs (photo), February 1, p. 583

ELDERLY

ambulatory devices for chronic gait disorders in the elderly (article), April 15, p. 1717

anticoagulant use in patients with risk of falling (let), April 15, p. 1683

diagnosis and treatment of sick sinus syndrome (article), April 15, p. 1725

hip fractures in adults (article), February 1, p. 537

seizure disorders in the elderly (article), January 15, p. 325

use of atypical antipsychotic drugs in patients with dementia (article), June 1, p. 2335

ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY

diagnosis and treatment of sick sinus syndrome (article), April 15, p. 1725

ELEPHANTIASIS NOSTRAS

woody edema of the legs (photo), February 1, p. 583

EMERGENCY CARE

common dental emergencies (article), February 1, p. 511

emergency response (curb con), June 1, p. 2423

END-OF-LIFE CARE

do I have to resuscitate the patient against her wishes? (curb con), May 1, p. 2025

ENURESIS

nocturnal enuresis (article), April 1, p. 1499

EPILEPSY

seizure disorders in the elderly (article), January 15, p. 325

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

use of sildenafil for patients with penile hypotonia (let), March 15, p. 1195

ERYTHRASMA

erythrasma and common bacterial skin infections (let), January 15, p. 254

ESOPHAGITIS

update on prescribing information for pantoprazole (let), March 15, p. 1189

EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE

introducing POEMs (ed), March 15, p. 1196

EXERCISE

behavioral counseling in primary care to promote physical activity (ppip), May 1, p. 1975

counseling for physical activity in overweight and obese patients (article), March 15, p. 1249

promoting physical activity in the family practice setting (ed), March 15, p. 1199

EXERCISE-INDUCED BRONCHOSPASM

recognition and management of exercise-induced bronchospasm (article), February 15, p. 769

EYE

open-angle glaucoma (article), May 1, p. 1937

prevention and treatment of common eye injuries in sports (article), April 1, p. 1481

FALLS

anticoagulant use in patients with risk of falling (let), April 15, p. 1683

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

emergency response (curb con), June 1, p. 2423

family physicians are an important source of mental health care (policy), April 1, p. 1422

family physicians increase provision of well-infant care despite decline in prenatal services (policy), January 1, p. 17

family physicians' solutions to common medical errors (policy), March 15, p. 1168

importance of bioterrorism preparedness for family physicians (ed), May 1, p. 1877

FATIGUE

NIH releases statement on managing pain, depression, and fatigue in cancer (prac guide), January 15, p. 423

FOOT PAIN

differentiating foot fractures from ankle sprains (let), April 1, p. 1438

FOOT PROBLEMS

early diagnosis and treatment vital in cases of foot fractures (let), March 15, p. 1187

tarsal navicular stress fractures, January 1, p. 85

FOREIGN BODY REMOVAL

splinter removal (article), June 15, p. 2557

FRACTURES

differentiating foot fractures from ankle sprains (let), April 1, p. 1438

early diagnosis and treatment vital in cases of foot fractures (let), March 15, p. 1187

GAIT DISTURBANCE

ambulatory devices for chronic gait disorders in the elderly (article), April 15, p. 1717

GASTROENTERITIS

acute abdominal pain in children (article), June 1, p. 2321

GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

diagnosing the patient with abdominal pain and altered bowel habits: is it irritable bowel syndrome (article), May 15, p. 2157

update on prescribing information for pantoprazole (let), March 15, p. 1189

GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

generalized anxiety disorder (bmj), January 1, p. 135

GLAUCOMA

open-angle glaucoma (article), May 1, p. 1937

GLUTEN SENSITIVITY

dermatitis herpetiformis and a gluten-free diet (let), February 1, p. 470

differential diagnosis for chronic fatigue syndrome (let), January 15, p. 252

GROUP A STREPTOCOCCUS

diagnosis and management of group A streptococcal pharyngitis (prac guide), February 15, p. 880

GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS

CDC updates guidelines for prevention of perinatal group B streptococcal disease (prac guide), March 1, p. 1121

GUIDELINES

AAFP/ACP-ASIM release guidelines on the management and prevention of migraines (prac guide), March 15, p. 1392

ACOG releases guidelines on diagnosis and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (prac guide), April 1, p. 1619

ACS guideline for the early detection of cervical cancer (ed), April 15, p. 1677

ACS updates guideline for the early detection of cervical neoplasia and cancer (prac guide), May 1, p. 2011

CDC releases guidelines for treating adverse reactions to smallpox vaccination (prac guide), April 15, p. 1827

CDC updates guidelines for prevention and control of infections with hepatitis viruses in correctional settings (prac guide), June 15, p. 2620

CDC updates guidelines for prevention of perinatal group B streptococcal disease (prac guide), March 1, p. 1121

guidelines for proper use of child safety seats (let), February 1, p. 466

update on the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (article), May 1, p. 1915

HAIR LOSS

alopecia in women (article), March 1, p. 1007

HAND

a nonhealing ulcer of the hand (photo), April 1, p. 1567

diagnostic and therapeutic injection of the wrist and hand region (article), February 15, p. 745

infected welding burns (photo), May 1, p. 1979

HEAD LICE

AAP releases clinical report on head lice (prac guide), March 15, p. 1391

HEARING LOSS

AAP issues screening recommendations to identify hearing loss in children (prac guide), June 1, p. 2409

HEART DISEASE

diagnosis and treatment of sick sinus syndrome (article), April 15, p. 1725

novel cardiovascular risk factors: do they add value to your practice? (ed), January 15, p. 264

HEAT STROKE

evaluation and treatment of heat-related illnesses (let), April 1, p. 1439

HEAT-RELATED ILLLNESS

evaluation and treatment of heat-related illnesses (let), April 1, p. 1439

HELICOBACTER PYLORI

helicobacter pylori infection (bmj), June 1, p. 2359

HEPATITIS

antiviral drugs in the immunocompetent host: part I. treatment of hepatitis, cytomegalovirus, and herpes infections (article), February 15, p. 757

CDC updates guidelines for prevention and control of infections with hepatitis viruses in correctional settings (prac guide), June 15, p. 2620

HERBAL MEDICINE

alternative therapies for traditional disease states: osteoarthritis (article), January 15, p. 339

complementary and alternative medicine: examining the evidence (ed), January 1, p. 36

echinacea (article), January 1, p. 77

saw palmetto for prostate disorders (article), March 15, p. 1281

valerian (article), April 15, p. 1755

HEROIN

probable relationship between opioid abuse and heroin use (let), March 1, p. 942

HERPES

antiviral drugs in the immunocompetent host: part I. treatment of hepatitis, cytomegalovirus, and herpes infections (article), February 15, p. 757

HERPES ZOSTER

postherpetic neuralgia (bmj), April 1, p. 1557

vesicular rash on the flank and buttock (photo), March 1, p. 1045

HIP

diagnostic and therapeutic injection of the hip and knee (article), May 15, p. 2147

HIP FRACTURES

hip fractures in adults (article), February 1, p. 537

osteoporosis in men (article), April 1, p. 1521

HIRSUTISM

evaluation and treatment of women with hirsutism (article), June 15, p. 2565

HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy for the primary prevention of chronic conditions recommendations and rationale (uspstf), January 15, p. 358

HORMONE THERAPY

hormone therapy: continuing discussion and debate (ed), April 1, p. 1444

HYPERCALCEMIA

a practical approach to hypercalcemia (article), May 1, p. 1959

HYPERPARATHYROIDISM

a practical approach to hypercalcemia (article), May 1, p. 1959

HYPERTENSION

ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: technology with a purpose (ed), June 1, p. 2262

automated ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: clinical utility in the family practice setting (article), June 1, p. 2343

diagnosing secondary hypertension (article), January 1, p. 67

hypertension should be confirmed before treatment (let), March 15, p. 1187

possible side effects should be discussed with patients (let), March 15, p. 1188

HYPONATREMIA

severe hyponatremia as a result of thiazide diuretic (let), June 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030615/lettersonline.html)

IMMUNIZATION

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, United States, 2003 and update on childhood immunizations (prac guide), January 1, p. 188

INFANTS

family physicians increase provision of well-infant care despite decline in prenatal services (policy), January 1, p. 17

INFECTION

alternative diagnoses that often mimic cellulitis (let), June 15, p. 2471

brucellar spinal epidural abscess (let), May 15, p. 2071

CDC updates guidelines for prevention and control of infections with hepatitis viruses in correctional settings (prac guide), June 15, p. 2620

congenital toxoplasmosis (article), May 15, p. 2131

cytomegalovirus (article), February 1, p. 519

dermatophyte infections (article), January 1, p. 101

erythrasma and common bacterial skin infections (let), January 15, p. 254

helicobacter pylori infection (bmj), June 1, p. 2359

recognition and management of bioterrorism infections (article), May 1, p. 1927

update on the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (article), May 1, p. 1915

INFERTILITY

evaluation of the subfertile man (article), May 15, p. 2165

INFLUENZA

an office-based approach to influenza: clinical diagnosis and laboratory testing (article), January 1, p. 111

antiviral drugs in the immunocompetent host: part II. treatment of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infections (article), February 15, p. 763

INHALERS

are metered-dose inhalers with holding chambers better than nebulizers for treating acute asthma? (cochrane), January 1, p. 62

INJECTIONS

diagnostic and therapeutic injection of the hip and knee (article), May 15, p. 2147

diagnostic and therapeutic injection of the shoulder region (article), March 15, p. 1271

diagnostic and therapeutic injection of the wrist and hand region (article), February 15, p. 745

why is aspirin a contraindication for trigger-point injections? (let), January 1, p. 32

INSECT BITES

stinging insect allergy (article), June 15, p. 2541

INTERSTITIAL NEPHRITIS

diagnosis and management of acute interstitial nephritis (article), June 15, p. 2527

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

diagnosing the patient with abdominal pain and altered bowel habits: is it irritable bowel syndrome (article), May 15, p. 2157

KNEE

diagnostic and therapeutic injection of the hip and knee (article), May 15, p. 2147

LABOR

fathers should provide support during childbirth (let), May 15, p. 2071

labor induction: a decade of change (ed), May 15, p. 2076

methods for cervical ripening and induction of labor (article), May 15, p. 2123

should active management of the third stage of labor be routine? (cochrane), May 15, p. 2119

LEG PAIN

calf muscle therapy for Achilles tendinosis (let), March 1, p. 939

LEGAL ISSUES

emergency response (curb con), June 1, p. 2423

LITERATURE REVIEWS

introducing POEMs (ed), March 15, p. 1196

LUNG CONDITIONS

acute respiratory distress syndrome (article), January 15, p. 315

the 'crashing asthmatic' (article), March 1, p. 997

MACROCYTIC ANEMIA

vitamin b12 deficiency (article), March 1, p. 979

MEDICAL ERRORS

consequences of medical errors observed by family physicians (policy), March 1, p. 915

family physicians' solutions to common medical errors (policy), March 15, p. 1168

types of medical errors commonly reported by family physicians (policy), February 15, p. 697

MEN'S HEALTH

evaluation of the subfertile man (article), May 15, p. 2165

osteoporosis in men (article), April 1, p. 1521

MENOPAUSE

postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy for the primary prevention of chronic conditions recommendations and rationale (uspstf), January 15, p. 358

MENSTRUATION

premenstrual syndrome (article), April 15, p. 1743

MENTAL HEALTH

family physicians are an important source of mental health care (policy), April 1, p. 1422

generalized anxiety disorder (bmj), January 1, p. 135

screening for depression (ppip), April 1, p. 1561

MIGRAINE

AAFP/ACP-ASIM release guidelines on the management and prevention of migraines (prac guide), March 15, p. 1392

NECK MASS

identifying and diagnosing the adult neck mass (let), March 15, p. 1190

NECROBIOSIS LIPOIDICA

skin rash in a patient with diabetes (photo), January 1, p. 139

NEWBORN

is oral sucrose an effective analgesic in neonates? (cochrane), April 15, p. 1713

the abnormal fontanel (article), June 15, p. 2547

NIGHT SWEATS

diagnosing night sweats (article), March 1, p. 1019

NOCTURNAL HYPERHIDROSIS

diagnosing night sweats (article), March 1, p. 1019

NUTRITION

behavioral counseling in primary care to promote a healthy diet: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), June 15, p. 2573

OBESITY

counseling for physical activity in overweight and obese patients (article), March 15, p. 1249

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

infected welding burns (photo), May 1, p. 1979

the importance of taking an occupational history (let), April 15, p. 1684

OFFICE PROCEDURES

diagnostic and therapeutic injection of the hip and knee (article), May 15, p. 2147

diagnostic and therapeutic injection of the shoulder region (article), March 15, p. 1271

fusiform excision (article), April 1, p. 1539

splinter removal (article), June 15, p. 2557

the basic z-plasty (article), June 1, p. 2329

OPIATES

probable relationship between opioid abuse and heroin use (let), March 1, p. 942

OSTEOARTHRITIS

alternative therapies for traditional disease states: osteoarthritis (article), January 15, p. 339

OSTEOPOROSIS

osteoporosis in men (article), April 1, p. 1521

OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS

information on medication use in pregnancy (ed), June 15, p. 2476

over-the-counter medications in pregnancy (article), June 15, p. 2517

OVERWEIGHT

counseling for physical activity in overweight and obese patients (article), March 15, p. 1249

OXYCONTIN

possible dangerous interaction of oxycontin and carisoprodol (let), March 1, p. 941

possible dangerous interaction of oxycontin and carisoprodol (let), June 1, p. 2273

PAIN

diagnosing the patient with abdominal pain and altered bowel habits: is it irritable bowel syndrome (article), May 15, p. 2157

NIH releases statement on managing pain, depression, and fatigue in cancer (prac guide), January 15, p. 423

postherpetic neuralgia (bmj), April 1, p. 1557

what is the most effective approach to chronic pain? (let), February 1, p. 473

PARENTING

a mother who refuses to vaccinate her child, February 1, p. 651

do I get to decide who should have a baby? (curb con), March 1, p. 1139

fathers should provide support during childbirth (let), May 15, p. 2071

PARKINSON'S DISEASE

use of atypical antipsychotic drugs in patients with dementia (article), June 1, p. 2335

PERIOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT

perioperative management of diabetes (article), January 1, p. 93

PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

do I get to decide who should have a baby? (curb con), March 1, p. 1139

negotiating a request for nondisclosure (curb con), January 1, p. 209

should I give money to my patients? (curb con), April 1, p. 1629

PLAGUE

recognition and management of bioterrorism infections (article), May 1, p. 1927

POISONING

the importance of taking an occupational history (let), April 15, p. 1684

POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME

ACOG releases guidelines on diagnosis and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (prac guide), April 1, p. 1619

POSITIONAL HEAD DEFORMITY

diagnosis and management of positional head deformity (article), May 1, p. 1953

POSTHERPETIC NEURALGIA

postherpetic neuralgia (bmj), April 1, p. 1557

PREGNANCY

accurate information on drug effects on pregnancy is crucial (let), February 15, p. 700

fathers should provide support during childbirth (let), May 15, p. 2071

importance of preconception counseling (let), February 15, p. 701

information on medication use in pregnancy (ed), June 15, p. 2476

labor induction: a decade of change (ed), May 15, p. 2076

methods for cervical ripening and induction of labor (article), May 15, p. 2123

over-the-counter medications in pregnancy (article), June 15, p. 2517

should active management of the third stage of labor be routine? (cochrane), May 15, p. 2119

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

premenstrual syndrome (article), April 15, p. 1743

PRENATAL CARE

family physicians increase provision of well-infant care despite decline in prenatal services (policy), January 1, p. 17

PROSTATE CANCER

screening for prostate cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), February 15, p. 787

PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS

update on prescribing information for pantoprazole (let), March 15, p. 1189

PRURITUS

generalized pruritus without relief (photo), June 1, p. 2363

PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

delirium (article), March 1, p. 1027

RADIOGRAPHS

tarsal navicular stress fractures, January 1, p. 85

RASH

skin rash in a patient with diabetes (photo), January 1, p. 139

vesicular rash on the flank and buttock (photo), March 1, p. 1045

RENAL DISEASE

diagnosis and management of acute interstitial nephritis (article), June 15, p. 2527

RESPIRATORY INFECTION

antiviral drugs in the immunocompetent host: part II. treatment of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infections (article), February 15, p. 763

RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

acute respiratory distress syndrome (article), January 15, p. 315

the 'crashing asthmatic' (article), March 1, p. 997

RESUSCITATION

do I have to resuscitate the patient against her wishes? (curb con), May 1, p. 2025

emergency response (curb con), June 1, p. 2423

SAW PALMETTO

saw palmetto for prostate disorders (article), March 15, p. 1281

SCAR

the basic z-plasty (article), June 1, p. 2329

SCOLIOSIS

how effective is bracing for treatment of scoliosis? (let), January 1, p. 32

SCREENING

AAP issues screening recommendations to identify hearing loss in children (prac guide), June 1, p. 2409

ACOG releases guidelines on diagnosis and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (prac guide), April 1, p. 1619

colorectal cancer screening (ppip), January 1, p. 129

importance of colorectal cancer screening (let), March 15, p. 1188

novel cardiovascular risk factors: do they add value to your practice? (ed), January 15, p. 264

recognition of alcohol and substance abuse (article), April 1, p. 1529

screening and intervening for patients with substance use disorders (ed), April 1, p. 1443

screening for cervical cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), April 15, p. 1759

screening for depression (ppip), April 1, p. 1561

screening for prostate cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), February 15, p. 787

screening for type 2 diabetes in adults: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), May 15, p. 2177

SEIZURES

seizure disorders in the elderly (article), January 15, p. 325

SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS

antidepressants: update on new agents and indications (article), February 1, p. 547 . Correction: May 1, 2003, p. 1874

SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION

chronic illness and sexual functioning (article), January 15, p. 347

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE

update on the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (article), May 1, p. 1915

SHINGLES

vesicular rash on the flank and buttock (photo), March 1, p. 1045

SHOULDER

diagnostic and therapeutic injection of the shoulder region (article), March 15, p. 1271

SICK SINUS SYNDROME

diagnosis and treatment of sick sinus syndrome (article), April 15, p. 1725

SILDENAFIL

use of sildenafil for patients with penile hypotonia (let), March 15, p. 1195

SKIN

common benign skin tumors (article), February 15, p. 729

dermatophyte infections (article), January 1, p. 101

erythrasma and common bacterial skin infections (let), January 15, p. 254

fusiform excision (article), April 1, p. 1539

generalized pruritus without relief (photo), June 1, p. 2363

infected welding burns (photo), May 1, p. 1979

is tacrolimus the best therapy for atopic dermatitis (let), May 1, p. 1874

molluscum contagiosum and warts (article), March 15, p. 1233

skin rash in a patient with diabetes (photo), January 1, p. 139

vesicular rash on the flank and buttock (photo), March 1, p. 1045

SLEEP DISORDERS

diagnosing night sweats (article), March 1, p. 1019

valerian (article), April 15, p. 1755

SMALLPOX

CDC releases guidelines for treating adverse reactions to smallpox vaccination (prac guide), April 15, p. 1827

recognition and management of bioterrorism infections (article), May 1, p. 1927

SPINAL DISORDERS

brucellar spinal epidural abscess (let), May 15, p. 2071

SPLINTERS

splinter removal (article), June 15, p. 2557

SPORTS MEDICINE

prevention and treatment of common eye injuries in sports (article), April 1, p. 1481

STERILIZATION

counseling issues in tubal sterilization, March 15, p. 1287

STREET DRUGS

probable relationship between opioid abuse and heroin use (let), March 1, p. 942

STREP THROAT

diagnosis and management of group A streptococcal pharyngitis (prac guide), February 15, p. 880

STRESS FRACTURE

tarsal navicular stress fractures, January 1, p. 85

STROKE

does long-term anticoagulation improve function after stroke? (cochrane), June 1, p. 2317

SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE

management of risk factors in relatives of patients with SAH (let), April 1, p. 1438

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

recognition of alcohol and substance abuse (article), April 1, p. 1529

screening and intervening for patients with substance use disorders (ed), April 1, p. 1443

SUCROSE

is oral sucrose an effective analgesic in neonates? (cochrane), April 15, p. 1713

SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME

diagnosis and management of positional head deformity (article), May 1, p. 1953

SURGERY

the basic z-plasty (article), June 1, p. 2329

TACROLIMUS

is tacrolimus the best therapy for atopic dermatitis (let), May 1, p. 1874

TEETH

common dental emergencies (article), February 1, p. 511

THYROGLOSSAL DUCT CYST

identifying and diagnosing the adult neck mass (let), March 15, p. 1190

THYROID

thyroid nodules (article), February 1, p. 559

TOXOPLASMOSIS

congenital toxoplasmosis (article), May 15, p. 2131

TUMOR

common benign skin tumors (article), February 15, p. 729

ULCERS

a nonhealing ulcer of the hand (photo), April 1, p. 1567

ULTRASOUND

calcaneal ultrasonography for bone assessment (let), February 1, p. 462

UMBILICAL GRANULOMA

noninvasive treatments for umbilical granulomas (let), February 15, p. 698

VACCINES

a mother who refuses to vaccinate her child, February 1, p. 651

an office-based approach to influenza: clinical diagnosis and laboratory testing (article), January 1, p. 111

CDC releases guidelines for treating adverse reactions to smallpox vaccination (prac guide), April 15, p. 1827

VAGINAL DELIVERY

VBAC: protecting patients, defending doctors (ed), March 1, p. 931

VALERIAN

valerian (article), April 15, p. 1755

VASCULAR HEALTH

does long-term anticoagulation improve function after stroke? (cochrane), June 1, p. 2317

VENTRICULAR RATE

preventing hypotension effect of calcium channel blockers (let), March 1, p. 940

VISION

open-angle glaucoma (article), May 1, p. 1937

VITAMINS

vitamin b12 deficiency (article), March 1, p. 979

vitamin D as a risk reduction factor for colorectal cancer (let), February 1, p. 465

WARTS

molluscum contagiosum and warts (article), March 15, p. 1233

WEIGHT LOSS

are low-fat diets better than other weight-reducing diets in achieving long-term weight loss? (cochrane), February 1, p. 507

WOMEN'S HEALTH

ACOG releases guidelines on diagnosis and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (prac guide), April 1, p. 1619

ACS guideline for the early detection of cervical cancer (ed), April 15, p. 1677

ACS updates guideline for the early detection of cervical neoplasia and cancer (prac guide), May 1, p. 2011

alopecia in women (article), March 1, p. 1007

CDC updates guidelines for prevention of perinatal group B streptococcal disease (prac guide), March 1, p. 1121

chemoprevention of breast cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), March 15, p. 1309

congenital toxoplasmosis (article), May 15, p. 2131

counseling issues in tubal sterilization, March 15, p. 1287

evaluation and treatment of women with hirsutism (article), June 15, p. 2565

fathers should provide support during childbirth (let), May 15, p. 2071

methods for cervical ripening and induction of labor (article), May 15, p. 2123

over-the-counter medications in pregnancy (article), June 15, p. 2517

premenstrual syndrome (article), April 15, p. 1743

screening for cervical cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), April 15, p. 1759

should active management of the third stage of labor be routine? (cochrane), May 15, p. 2119

WRIST INJURIES

diagnostic and therapeutic injection of the wrist and hand region (article), February 15, p. 745