Volume 69 Index

January to June 2004


Key to Index Abbreviations
app   Appendix
bmj   Clinical Evidence
cochrane   Cochrane for Clinicians
curb con   Curbside Consultation
diary   Diary from a Week in Practice
ed   Editorial
let   Letter to the Editor
med soc   Medicine and Society
pat info   Patient Information
pg briefs   Practice Guidelines/Clinical Briefs
photo   Photo Quiz
poc   Point-of-Care Guides
policy   Policy Center One-Pagers
ppip   Putting Prevention into Practice
quiz   Clinical Quiz
steps   STEPS
tip   Tips from Other Journals
uspstf   U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
 

AAFP

health care coverage for all (ed), March 15, p. 1365

ABDOMEN PNEUMOPERITONEUM

causes of benign asymptomatic pneumoperitoneum (let), January 1, p. 29

ABORTION

preventing unintended pregnancy: implications for physicians (ed), June 15, p. 2779

ABSCESS

perinephric abscess caused by group B streptococcus (let), June 15, p. 2764

ACANTHOSIS NIGRICANS

velvety axillary lesions (photo), January 15, p. 373

ACE INHIBITOR THERAPY

transient ischemic attacks: part II. treatment (article), April 1, p. 1681

ACNE

diagnosis and treatment of acne (article), May 1, p. 2123

ADENOCARCINOMA

endoscopy for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma (ed), May 1, p. 2060

screening for Barrett's esophagus (ed), May 1, p. 2061

ADOLESCENTS

club drugs: MDMA, gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Rohypnol, and ketamine (article), June 1, p. 2619

confidential reproductive care for adolescents (ed), March 1, p. 1056

prevention and treatment of overweight in children and adolescents (article), June 1, p. 2591

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, United States, January to June, 2004 and update on childhood immunizations (prac guide), January 1, p. 206

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, United States, July to December, 2004 (prac guide), May 15, p. 2471

AFP

AFP: doing more to help you get the best evidence (ed), February 1, p. 483

AIDS/HIV

health care screening for men who have sex with men (article), May 1, p. 2149

ALCOHOL ABUSE

routine screening for depression, alcohol problems, and domestic violence (poc), May 15, p. 2421

ALCOHOLISM

alcohol withdrawal syndrome (article), March 15, p. 1443

ALLERGY

sinus and allergy health partnership releases report on adult chronic rhinosinusitis (prac guide), May 1, p. 2248

ALOPECIA

psychosocial counseling may be best treatment for hair loss (let), March 15, p. 1362

ALSO PROGRAM

the ALSO article series (ed), April 1, p. 1610

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

memantine (namenda) for moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease (steps), March 15, p. 1491

AMPUTATIONS

hand and wrist injuries: part II. emergent evaluation (article), April 15, p. 1949

ANEMIA

hemolytic anemia (article), June 1, p. 2599

ANESTHESIA

does lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA) decrease the pain of neonatal circumcision? (clin inq), February 15, p. 909

regional anesthesia for office procedures: part I. head and neck surgeries (article), February 1, p. 585

regional anesthesia for office procedures: part II. extremity and inguinal area surgeries (article), February 15, p. 896

ANGIOEDEMA

urticaria and angioedema: a practical approach (article), March 1, p. 1123

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

spondyloarthropathies (article), June 15, p. 2853

ANTHRAX

treatments for patients exposed to bioterrorism agents (let), April 15, p. 1860

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

redefining appropriate use of antibiotics (ed), January 1, p. 35

ANTIBIOTICS

ACOG releases guidelines for prophylactic antibiotic use in labor and delivery (prac guide), February 1, p. 740

possible drug interactions among quinolones (let), February 1, p. 489

redefining appropriate use of antibiotics (ed), January 1, p. 35

ANTICOAGULATION

DVT and pulmonary embolism: part I. diagnosis (article), June 15, p. 2829

DVT and pulmonary embolism: part II. treatment and evaluation (article), June 15, p. 2841

transient ischemic attacks: part II. treatment (article), April 1, p. 1681

ANTIDEPRESSANT THERAPY

bupropion should be included in article on antidepressants (let), June 1, p. 2528

depression in later life: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge (article), May 15, p. 2375

which antidepressant is best to avoid sexual dysfunction? (clin inq), May 15, p. 2419

ANTIEMETICS

atypical laryngeal dystonia caused by an antiemetic (let), April 1, p. 1623

practical selection of antiemetics (article), March 1, p. 1169

APNEA

treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in primary care (article), February 1, p. 561

ARRHYTHMIA

AAFP and ACP release practice guideline on management of newly detected atrial fibrillation (prac guide), May 15, p. 2474

management of newly detected atrial fibrillation (ed), May 15, p. 2314

ARTERIES

management of peripheral arterial disease (article), February 1, p. 525 . Correction: April 15, 2004, p. 1863

ARTHRITIDES

spondyloarthropathies (article), June 15, p. 2853

ASPIRIN

transient ischemic attacks: part II. treatment (article), April 1, p. 1681

ASTHMA

exercise-induced bronchospasm vs. exercise-induced asthma (let), February 15, p. 808

ATHEROSCLEROSIS

management of peripheral arterial disease (article), February 1, p. 525 . Correction: April 15, 2004, p. 1863

ATHLETES

management of swimming-induced pulmonary edema (let), March 1, p. 1046

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

AAFP and ACP release practice guideline on management of newly detected atrial fibrillation (prac guide), May 15, p. 2474

atrial fibrillation (acute) (article), May 1, p. 2173

management of newly detected atrial fibrillation (ed), May 15, p. 2314

ATROPHIC VAGINITIS

vaginal estrogen preparations for relief of atrophic vaginitis (cochrane), May 1, p. 2111

AUTOIMMUNE DISORDER

Guillain-Barré syndrome (article), May 15, p. 2405

AUTOPSY

the persistent value of the autopsy (ed), June 1, p. 2540

BIOTERRORISM

treatments for patients exposed to bioterrorism agents (let), April 15, p. 1860

BIPOLAR DISORDER

bipolar disorder (bmj), April 1, p. 1715

BIRTH CONTROL

new contraceptive options (article), February 15, p. 853

new contraceptive options: patient adherence and satisfaction (ed), February 15, p. 811 . Correction: April 15, 2004 (quiz), p. 1863

BLOOD

hemolytic anemia (article), June 1, p. 2599

BLOOD PRESSURE

does a low-sodium diet reduce blood pressure? (clin inq), January 15, p. 359

initial evaluation of hypertension (poc), March 15, p. 1485

transient ischemic attacks: part II. treatment (article), April 1, p. 1681

BONE

ACOG releases guidelines for clinical management of osteoporosis (prac guide), March 15, p. 1558

BONE DISORDERS

vertebral compression fractures in the elderly (article), January 1, p. 111

BOTFLY INFESTATION

persistent pruritic papules (photo), June 1, p. 2640

BREASTFEEDING

behavioral interventions to promote breastfeeding: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), January 15, p. 354

BREATHING PROBLEMS

obstructive sleep apnea in children (article), March 1, p. 1147

BRONCHIOLITIS

treating acute bronchiolitis associated with RSV (article), January 15, p. 325

BRONCHOSPASM

exercise-induced bronchospasm vs. exercise-induced asthma (let), February 15, p. 808

BUPROPION

bupropion should be included in article on antidepressants (let), June 1, p. 2528

CALCIUM

calcium supplementation in postmenopausal women (cochrane), June 15, p. 2822

CANCER

ACS guidelines for early detection of cancer (prac guide), April 15, p. 2013

ACS releases guidelines on nutrition and physical activity during and after cancer treatment (prac guide), April 1, p. 1803

counseling to prevent skin cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), February 15, p. 903

gastric cancer: diagnosis and treatment options (article), March 1, p. 1133

screening for prostate cancer (ppip), April 1, p. 1721

CANTHOTOMY

the use of emergent lateral canthotomy to restore vision (let), May 1, p. 2071

CARDIAC PROBLEMS

ACC/AHA and ASNC release guidelines for the clinical use of cardiac radionuclide imaging (prac guide), March 1, p. 1285

diastolic heart failure: challenges of diagnosis and treatment (article), June 1, p. 2609

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

clinical inquiries (clin inq), April 1, p. 1723

CARISOPRODOL

tolerance and dependence risk with the use of carisoprodol (let), April 1, p. 1622

CERCLAGE

conflict with a consultant, April 1, p. 1814

CEREBRAL PALSY

sialorrhea: a management challenge (article), June 1, p. 2628

CERVICAL SMEARS

what is the best collection device for screening cervical smears? (cochrane), April 1, p. 1661

CERVIX

ACOG releases bulletin on managing cervical insufficiency (prac guide), January 15, p. 436

CHEST PAIN

an unusual case of chest pain (photo), February 15, p. 919

CHILDBIRTH

shoulder dystocia (article), April 1, p. 1707

trained caregivers provide valuable role in childbirth (let), March 15, p. 1361

CHILDREN

a joint clinical practice guideline for acute otitis media (ed), June 1, p. 2537

AAP, AAFP, AAO-HNS release guideline on diagnosis and management of otitis media with effusion (prac guide), June 15, p. 2929

AAP, AAFP release guideline on diagnosis and management of acute otitis media (prac guide), June 1, p. 2713

AAP releases policy statement on poison treatment in the home (prac guide), February 1, p. 741

AAP releases policy statement on the prevention of RSV infections (prac guide), February 15, p. 993

acute otitis media in children (poc), June 15, p. 2896

additional causes of hypercalcemia in infants (let), June 15, p. 2766

craniosynostosis (article), June 15, p. 2863

does screening for tuberculosis in children decrease morbidity or mortality? (clin inq), March 15, p. 1479

obstructive sleep apnea in children (article), March 1, p. 1147

otitis media with effusion clinical practice guideline (ed), June 15, p. 2776

prevention and treatment of overweight in children and adolescents (article), June 1, p. 2591

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, United States, January to June, 2004 and update on childhood immunizations (prac guide), January 1, p. 206

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, United States, July to December, 2004 (prac guide), May 15, p. 2471

sialorrhea: a management challenge (article), June 1, p. 2628

treating acute bronchiolitis associated with RSV (article), January 15, p. 325

viral croup (article), February 1, p. 535

CHIROPRACTIC THERAPY

chiropractors are not a usual source of primary health care (policy), June 1, p. 2544

CHOLESTEROL

metabolic syndrome: time for action (article), June 15, p. 2875

CIRCUMCISION

does lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA) decrease the pain of neonatal circumcision? (clin inq), February 15, p. 909

CIRRHOSIS

management of hepatitis C: evaluating suitability for drug therapy (article), March 15, p. 1429

CLAUDICATION

management of peripheral arterial disease (article), February 1, p. 525 . Correction: April 15, 2004, p. 1863

COLONOSCOPY

a new view of occult and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (article), February 15, p. 875

COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

herbal products should be regulated for quality control (let), February 1, p. 493

CONFIDENTIALITY

confidential reproductive care for adolescents (ed), March 1, p. 1056

using medical interpreters (curb con), June 1, p. 2720

CONSTIPATION

tegaserod (Zelnorm) for irritable bowel syndrome (steps), January 15, p. 363 . Correction: May 1, 2004, p. 2074

CONSULTANTS

conflict with a consultant, April 1, p. 1814

CONTINUED CARE

a one-stop health care request (curb con), February 1, p. 750

CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE

treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in primary care (article), February 1, p. 561

CONTRACEPTION

confidential reproductive care for adolescents (ed), March 1, p. 1056

diaphragm fitting (article), January 1, p. 97

new contraceptive options (article), February 15, p. 853

new contraceptive options: patient adherence and satisfaction (ed), February 15, p. 811 . Correction: April 15, 2004 (quiz), p. 1863

preventing unintended pregnancy: implications for physicians (ed), June 15, p. 2779

CONTRACEPTIVES

ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone (Yasmin): a newer oral contraceptive (steps), May 15, p. 2425

COPD

tiotropium (Spiriva) for COPD (steps), June 15, p. 2901

CORONARY EMBOLIZATION

an unusual case of chest pain (photo), February 15, p. 919

CORONARY HEART DISEASE

screening for coronary heart disease: recommendation statement (uspstf), June 15, p. 2891

COUGH

evaluation of the patient with chronic cough (article), May 1, p. 2159

COUNSELING

counseling patients on mass media and health (med soc), June 1, p. 2545

psychosocial counseling may be best treatment for hair loss (let), March 15, p. 1362

COX-2 INHIBITORS

are selective COX-2 inhibitors as effective as NSAIDs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis? (clin inq), February 1, p. 595

CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS

craniosynostosis (article), June 15, p. 2863

CROUP

viral croup (article), February 1, p. 535

CRYOSURGERY

cryosurgery for common skin conditions (article), May 15, p. 2365

CULTURAL BARRIERS

using medical interpreters (curb con), June 1, p. 2720

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

using medical interpreters (curb con), June 1, p. 2720

DATE RAPE

club drugs: MDMA, gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Rohypnol, and ketamine (article), June 1, p. 2619

DECISION-MAKING

how should physicians decide to resuscitate a patient? (let), May 15, p. 2322

suspected pulmonary embolism: part I. evidence-based clinical assessment (poc), January 15, p. 367

the right to know-but at what cost? (curb con), May 1, p. 2255

DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS

DVT and pulmonary embolism: part I. diagnosis (article), June 15, p. 2829

DVT and pulmonary embolism: part II. treatment and evaluation (article), June 15, p. 2841

thromboembolism (bmj), January 1, p. 132

DELIRIUM TREMENS

alcohol withdrawal syndrome (article), March 15, p. 1443

DEMENTIA

memantine (namenda) for moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease (steps), March 15, p. 1491

screening for dementia: recommendation and rationale (uspstf), March 15, p. 1473

sialorrhea: a management challenge (article), June 1, p. 2628

DEPRESSION

bipolar disorder (bmj), April 1, p. 1715

depression in later life: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge (article), May 15, p. 2375

DEPRESSION

psychotherapy and medication options for depression (let), May 1, p. 2071

DEPRESSION

routine screening for depression, alcohol problems, and domestic violence (poc), May 15, p. 2421

DERMATOLOGY

chronic, papular rash that develops a wheal when rubbed (photo), March 15, p. 1493

cryosurgery for common skin conditions (article), May 15, p. 2365

cutaneous manifestation of a systemic disease (photo), January 1, p. 145

diagnosis and treatment of acne (article), May 1, p. 2123

pediculosis and scabies (article), January 15, p. 341

pityriasis rosea (article), January 1, p. 87

skin mass on neck (photo), May 1, p. 2185

urticaria and angioedema: a practical approach (article), March 1, p. 1123

velvety axillary lesions (photo), January 15, p. 373

DES

diethylstilbestrol exposure (article), May 15, p. 2395

DIABETES

facilitating treatment adherence with lifestyle changes in diabetes (article), January 15, p. 309

impaired glucose tolerance and impaired fasting glucose (article), April 15, p. 1961

metabolic syndrome: early identification and a proactive approach are warranted (ed), April 15, p. 1868

metabolic syndrome: time for action (article), June 15, p. 2875

perinephric abscess caused by group B streptococcus (let), June 15, p. 2764

preventive therapy for diabetes: lifestyle changes and the primary care physician (ed), January 15, p. 269

screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (ppip), March 1, p. 1187

screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults (ppip), February 1, p. 605

velvety axillary lesions (photo), January 15, p. 373

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

ACC/AHA and ASNC release guidelines for the clinical use of cardiac radionuclide imaging (prac guide), March 1, p. 1285

suspected pulmonary embolism: evidence-based diagnostic testing (poc), February 1, p. 599

DIASTOLIC DYSFUNCTION

diastolic heart failure: challenges of diagnosis and treatment (article), June 1, p. 2609

DIET

does a low-sodium diet reduce blood pressure? (clin inq), January 15, p. 359

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

herbal products should be regulated for quality control (let), February 1, p. 493

DIETHYLSTILBESTROL

diethylstilbestrol exposure (article), May 15, p. 2395

DIGITALIS

digitalis for treatment of congestive heart failure in patients in sinus rhythm (cochrane), January 1, p. 71

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

routine screening for depression, alcohol problems, and domestic violence (poc), May 15, p. 2421

DRUG ABUSE

club drugs: MDMA, gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Rohypnol, and ketamine (article), June 1, p. 2619

DRUG DEPENDENCE

tolerance and dependence risk with the use of carisoprodol (let), April 1, p. 1622

DRUG INTERACTIONS

possible drug interactions among quinolones (let), February 1, p. 489

use of metformin is a cause of vitamin b12 deficiency (let), January 15, p. 264

DRUG THERAPY

bipolar disorder (bmj), April 1, p. 1715

eplerenone (Inspra) for hypertension (steps), February 15, p. 915

DRUG TOLERANCE

tolerance and dependence risk with the use of carisoprodol (let), April 1, p. 1622

DRUGS

club drugs: MDMA, gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Rohypnol, and ketamine (article), June 1, p. 2619

DYSLIPIDEMIA

metabolic syndrome: time for action (article), June 15, p. 2875

DYSPNEA

acute shortness of breath after transfusion (photo), April 15, p. 1985

tiotropium (Spiriva) for COPD (steps), June 15, p. 2901

DYSTOCIA

ACOG releases report on dystocia and augmentation of labor (prac guide), March 1, p. 1290

shoulder dystocia (article), April 1, p. 1707

EARS

alternatives to ear syringing for removal of earwax (let), April 15, p. 1860

diagnostic approach to tinnitus (article), January 1, p. 120

tinnitus (bmj), February 1, p. 591

EARWAX

alternatives to ear syringing for removal of earwax (let), April 15, p. 1860

ELDERLY

depression in later life: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge (article), May 15, p. 2375

memantine (namenda) for moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease (steps), March 15, p. 1491

proximal white finger nails (photo), June 15, p. 2903

screening for dementia: recommendation and rationale (uspstf), March 15, p. 1473

screening for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women (ppip), January 1, p. 139

vertebral compression fractures in the elderly (article), January 1, p. 111

ELECTROLYTES

management of hyponatremia (article), May 15, p. 2387

EMBOLISM

atrial fibrillation (acute) (article), May 1, p. 2173

suspected pulmonary embolism: evidence-based diagnostic testing (poc), February 1, p. 599

END-OF-LIFE CARE

the right to know-but at what cost? (curb con), May 1, p. 2255

ENDOCARDITIS

an unusual case of chest pain (photo), February 15, p. 919

ENDOSCOPY

a new view of occult and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (article), February 15, p. 875

ENTHESITIS

spondyloarthropathies (article), June 15, p. 2853

ENVENOMATION

poisoning, envenomation, and trauma from marine creatures (article), February 15, p. 885

ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY

gastric cancer: diagnosis and treatment options (article), March 1, p. 1133

ESOPHAGUS

barrett's esophagus (article), May 1, p. 2113

endoscopy for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma (ed), May 1, p. 2060

screening for Barrett's esophagus (ed), May 1, p. 2061

ESTROGEN

diethylstilbestrol exposure (article), May 15, p. 2395

vaginal estrogen preparations for relief of atrophic vaginitis (cochrane), May 1, p. 2111

ETHICS

how should physicians decide to resuscitate a patient? (let), May 15, p. 2322

EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE

a joint clinical practice guideline for acute otitis media (ed), June 1, p. 2537

AFP: doing more to help you get the best evidence (ed), February 1, p. 483

strength of recommendation taxonomy (SORT): a patient-centered approach to grading evidence in the medical literature (article), February 1, p. 548

suspected pulmonary embolism: evidence-based diagnostic testing (poc), February 1, p. 599

EXERCISE

exercise during pregnancy: what do we really know? (ed), March 1, p. 1053

exercise-induced bronchospasm vs. exercise-induced asthma (let), February 15, p. 808

physical activity goals for sedentary patients (ed), February 15, p. 816

EXTREMITY

regional anesthesia for office procedures: part II. extremity and inguinal area surgeries (article), February 15, p. 896

EYE

evaluation and management of suspected retinal detachment (article), April 1, p. 1691

the use of emergent lateral canthotomy to restore vision (let), May 1, p. 2071

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

few people in the United States can identify primary care physicians (policy), May 15, p. 2312

should doctors call in sick? (curb con), January 1, p. 219

what people want from their family physician (policy), May 15, p. 2310

FECAL OCCULT BLOOD TEST

a new view of occult and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (article), February 15, p. 875

FIGHT BITE

hand and wrist injuries: part II. emergent evaluation (article), April 15, p. 1949

FINGERNAILS

nail abnormalities: clues to systemic disease (article), March 15, p. 1417

FLUID IMBALANCE

management of hyponatremia (article), May 15, p. 2387

FOOD ASSISTANCE

food insecurity in the United States: its effect on our patients (ed), March 1, p. 1058

FOOD INSECURITY

food insecurity in the United States: its effect on our patients (ed), March 1, p. 1058

FOOT PROBLEMS

a case of necrotic toes (photo), February 1, p. 609

the newborn foot (article), February 15, p. 865

FRACTURES

ACOG releases guidelines for clinical management of osteoporosis (prac guide), March 15, p. 1558

vertebral compression fractures in the elderly (article), January 1, p. 111

GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

a new view of occult and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (article), February 15, p. 875

GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT

common intestinal parasites (article), March 1, p. 1161

gastric cancer: diagnosis and treatment options (article), March 1, p. 1133

GESTATIONAL DIABETES

screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (ppip), March 1, p. 1187

GLANDULAR DISORDERS

palmoplantar hyperhidrosis: a therapeutic challenge (article), March 1, p. 1117

GLUCOSE

impaired glucose tolerance and impaired fasting glucose (article), April 15, p. 1961

metabolic syndrome: time for action (article), June 15, p. 2875

screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults (ppip), February 1, p. 605

GRANULAR CELL

tongue bump (photo), March 1, p. 1191

GRANULOMA ANNULARE

leg rash (photo), May 15, p. 2429

GROUP A STREPTOCOCCUS

pharyngitis (article), March 15, p. 1465

GUIDELINES

a joint clinical practice guideline for acute otitis media (ed), June 1, p. 2537

AAP, AAFP, AAO-HNS release guideline on diagnosis and management of otitis media with effusion (prac guide), June 15, p. 2929

AAP, AAFP release guideline on diagnosis and management of acute otitis media (prac guide), June 1, p. 2713

otitis media with effusion clinical practice guideline (ed), June 15, p. 2776

GUILLAIN-BARRÉ SYNDROME

Guillain-Barré syndrome (article), May 15, p. 2405

GYNECOLOGY

abnormal uterine bleeding (article), April 15, p. 1915

ACOG releases recommendations on sterilization (prac guide), February 15, p. 994

ACOG releases report on dystocia and augmentation of labor (prac guide), March 1, p. 1290

HAIR LOSS

psychosocial counseling may be best treatment for hair loss (let), March 15, p. 1362

HAND

hand and wrist injuries: part I. nonemergent evaluation (article), April 15, p. 1941

hand and wrist injuries: part II. emergent evaluation (article), April 15, p. 1949

HEAD AND NECK

regional anesthesia for office procedures: part I. head and neck surgeries (article), February 1, p. 585

HEALTH CARE COVERAGE

health care coverage for all (ed), March 15, p. 1365

the uninsured (med soc), March 15, p. 1357

HEALTH CARE POLICY

a one-stop health care request (curb con), February 1, p. 750

health care coverage for all (ed), March 15, p. 1365

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

few people in the United States can identify primary care physicians (policy), May 15, p. 2312

HEALTH DISPARITIES

the uninsured (med soc), March 15, p. 1357

HEALTH INSURANCE

health care coverage for all (ed), March 15, p. 1365

the uninsured (med soc), March 15, p. 1357

HEALTH MAINTENANCE

facilitating treatment adherence with lifestyle changes in diabetes (article), January 15, p. 309

HEALTH MESSAGES

counseling patients on mass media and health (med soc), June 1, p. 2545

HEARING

diagnostic approach to tinnitus (article), January 1, p. 120

tinnitus (bmj), February 1, p. 591

HEART DISEASE

AAFP and ACP release practice guideline on management of newly detected atrial fibrillation (prac guide), May 15, p. 2474

management of newly detected atrial fibrillation (ed), May 15, p. 2314

HEART FAILURE

ACC/AHA and ASNC release guidelines for the clinical use of cardiac radionuclide imaging (prac guide), March 1, p. 1285

diastolic heart failure: challenges of diagnosis and treatment (article), June 1, p. 2609

digitalis for treatment of congestive heart failure in patients in sinus rhythm (cochrane), January 1, p. 71

HEART RATE

atrial fibrillation (acute) (article), May 1, p. 2173

HEMATOLOGY

polycythemia vera (article), May 1, p. 2139

HEMOLYSIS

hemolytic anemia (article), June 1, p. 2599

HEPARIN

thromboembolism (bmj), January 1, p. 132

HEPATITIS

hepatitis b (article), January 1, p. 75 . Correction: April 15, 2004, p. 1863

HEPATITIS C

management of hepatitis C: evaluating suitability for drug therapy (article), March 15, p. 1429

HERBAL MEDICINE

herbal products should be regulated for quality control (let), February 1, p. 493

HIV

HIV: mother-to-child transmission (bmj), March 1, p. 1181

HOMOSEXUALITY

health care screening for men who have sex with men (article), May 1, p. 2149

health care screening for men who have sex with men (article), May 1, p. 2149

HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA

jaundice in the adult patient (article), January 15, p. 299

HYPERCALCEMIA

additional causes of hypercalcemia in infants (let), June 15, p. 2766

hyperparathyroidism (article), January 15, p. 333

HYPERHIDROSIS

palmoplantar hyperhidrosis: a therapeutic challenge (article), March 1, p. 1117

HYPERPARATHYROIDISM

hyperparathyroidism (article), January 15, p. 333

HYPERTENSION

does a low-sodium diet reduce blood pressure? (clin inq), January 15, p. 359

eplerenone (Inspra) for hypertension (steps), February 15, p. 915

initial evaluation of hypertension (poc), March 15, p. 1485

metabolic syndrome: time for action (article), June 15, p. 2875

HYPERTHRYOIDISM

screening for thyroid disease: recommendation statement (uspstf), May 15, p. 2415

HYPONATREMIA

management of hyponatremia (article), May 15, p. 2387

HYPOTHYROIDISM

screening for thyroid disease: recommendation statement (uspstf), May 15, p. 2415

IMMERSION FOOT

a case of necrotic toes (photo), February 1, p. 609

IMMIGRANTS

a one-stop health care request (curb con), February 1, p. 750

IMMUNIZATION

mefloquine for preventing malaria in nonimmune adult travelers (cochrane), February 1, p. 521

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, United States, January to June, 2004 and update on childhood immunizations (prac guide), January 1, p. 206

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, United States, July to December, 2004 (prac guide), May 15, p. 2471

IMMUNODEFICIENCY

HIV: mother-to-child transmission (bmj), March 1, p. 1181

IMMUNOLOGIC DISORDERS

Guillain-Barré syndrome (article), May 15, p. 2405

hemolytic anemia (article), June 1, p. 2599

urticaria and angioedema: a practical approach (article), March 1, p. 1123

INACTIVITY

physical activity goals for sedentary patients (ed), February 15, p. 816

INFANTS

additional causes of hypercalcemia in infants (let), June 15, p. 2766

craniosynostosis (article), June 15, p. 2863

HIV: mother-to-child transmission (bmj), March 1, p. 1181

the newborn foot (article), February 15, p. 865

INFECTION

a joint clinical practice guideline for acute otitis media (ed), June 1, p. 2537

AAP, AAFP release guideline on diagnosis and management of acute otitis media (prac guide), June 1, p. 2713

AAP releases policy statement on the prevention of RSV infections (prac guide), February 15, p. 993

atypical pathogens and challenges in community-acquired pneumonia (article), April 1, p. 1699

pharyngitis (article), March 15, p. 1465

redefining appropriate use of antibiotics (ed), January 1, p. 35

should doctors call in sick? (curb con), January 1, p. 219

sinusitis (acute) (bmj), June 1, p. 2635

treating acute bronchiolitis associated with RSV (article), January 15, p. 325

INFLUENZA

neuraminidase inhibitors for treatment of influenza (coch briefs), June 15, p. 2824

INGUINAL

regional anesthesia for office procedures: part II. extremity and inguinal area surgeries (article), February 15, p. 896

INJECTIONS

regional anesthesia for office procedures: part II. extremity and inguinal area surgeries (article), February 15, p. 896

INJURIES

protecting American families from injury (ed), May 15, p. 2313

INSULIN RESISTANCE

metabolic syndrome: early identification and a proactive approach are warranted (ed), April 15, p. 1868

metabolic syndrome: time for action (article), June 15, p. 2875

INTERFERON ALFA-2B

management of hepatitis C: evaluating suitability for drug therapy (article), March 15, p. 1429

INTERPRETERS

using medical interpreters (curb con), June 1, p. 2720

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

tegaserod (Zelnorm) for irritable bowel syndrome (steps), January 15, p. 363 . Correction: May 1, 2004, p. 2074

JAUNDICE

jaundice in the adult patient (article), January 15, p. 299

LABOR

ACOG releases guidelines for prophylactic antibiotic use in labor and delivery (prac guide), February 1, p. 740

ACOG releases report on dystocia and augmentation of labor (prac guide), March 1, p. 1290

LABORATORY TESTS

initial evaluation of hypertension (poc), March 15, p. 1485

LARYNGEAL DYSTONIA

atypical laryngeal dystonia caused by an antiemetic (let), April 1, p. 1623

LEISHMANIASIS

cutaneous leishmaniasis: recognition and treatment (article), March 15, p. 1455

LEVELS OF EVIDENCE

strength of recommendation taxonomy (SORT): a patient-centered approach to grading evidence in the medical literature (article), February 1, p. 548

LICE

pediculosis and scabies (article), January 15, p. 341

LITERACY

functional health literacy: improving health outcomes (med soc), May 1, p. 2077

LIVER DISEASE

hepatitis b (article), January 1, p. 75 . Correction: April 15, 2004, p. 1863

jaundice in the adult patient (article), January 15, p. 299

management of hepatitis C: evaluating suitability for drug therapy (article), March 15, p. 1429

LUNG CONDITIONS

an approach to interpreting spirometry (article), March 1, p. 1107

management of swimming-induced pulmonary edema (let), March 1, p. 1046

LUNG DISORDERS

AAP releases policy statement on the prevention of RSV infections (prac guide), February 15, p. 993

suspected pulmonary embolism: evidence-based diagnostic testing (poc), February 1, p. 599

viral croup (article), February 1, p. 535

LUNGS

acute shortness of breath after transfusion (photo), April 15, p. 1985

LYME DISEASE

identifying the vector of Lyme disease (article), April 15, p. 1935

MALARIA

mefloquine for preventing malaria in nonimmune adult travelers (cochrane), February 1, p. 521

MANIA

bipolar disorder (bmj), April 1, p. 1715

MARINE LIFE

poisoning, envenomation, and trauma from marine creatures (article), February 15, p. 885

MEDIA

counseling patients on mass media and health (med soc), June 1, p. 2545

MEDICAL ETHICS

the right to know-but at what cost? (curb con), May 1, p. 2255

MELANOMA

skin mass on neck (photo), May 1, p. 2185

MEMANTINE

memantine (namenda) for moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease (steps), March 15, p. 1491

MEN'S HEALTH

health care screening for men who have sex with men (article), May 1, p. 2149

paraphimosis in a middle-aged adult after intercourse (let), February 15, p. 807

screening for prostate cancer (ppip), April 1, p. 1721

MENOPAUSE

calcium supplementation in postmenopausal women (cochrane), June 15, p. 2822

hyperparathyroidism (article), January 15, p. 333

screening for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women (ppip), January 1, p. 139

MENTAL HEALTH

bipolar disorder (bmj), April 1, p. 1715

MENTAL RETARDATION

sialorrhea: a management challenge (article), June 1, p. 2628

METABOLIC SYNDROME

metabolic syndrome: early identification and a proactive approach are warranted (ed), April 15, p. 1868

metabolic syndrome: time for action (article), June 15, p. 2875

METFORMIN

use of metformin is a cause of vitamin b12 deficiency (let), January 15, p. 264

MUSCLE RELAXANT

tolerance and dependence risk with the use of carisoprodol (let), April 1, p. 1622

MYELOPROLIFERATIVE DISORDER

polycythemia vera (article), May 1, p. 2139

MYIASIS

persistent pruritic papules (photo), June 1, p. 2640

MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

screening for coronary heart disease: recommendation statement (uspstf), June 15, p. 2891

NAIL DISORDERS

nail abnormalities: clues to systemic disease (article), March 15, p. 1417

NAILS

proximal white finger nails (photo), June 15, p. 2903

removing splinters should be a very simple procedure (let), June 1, p. 2525

subungual slivers may be treated conservatively (let), June 1, p. 2525

NARCOTICS

cutting back on high-dosage narcotics (curb con), March 1, p. 1313

NAUSEA

practical selection of antiemetics (article), March 1, p. 1169

NECROSIS

a case of necrotic toes (photo), February 1, p. 609

NEURAMINIDASE INHIBITORS

neuraminidase inhibitors for treatment of influenza (coch briefs), June 15, p. 2824

NEUROPATHY

Guillain-Barré syndrome (article), May 15, p. 2405

NEWBORN

does lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA) decrease the pain of neonatal circumcision? (clin inq), February 15, p. 909

the newborn foot (article), February 15, p. 865

NSAIDS

are selective COX-2 inhibitors as effective as NSAIDs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis? (clin inq), February 1, p. 595

NUTRITION

ACS releases guidelines on nutrition and physical activity during and after cancer treatment (prac guide), April 1, p. 1803

food insecurity in the United States: its effect on our patients (ed), March 1, p. 1058

use of metformin is a cause of vitamin b12 deficiency (let), January 15, p. 264

OBESITY

facilitating treatment adherence with lifestyle changes in diabetes (article), January 15, p. 309

prevention and treatment of overweight in children and adolescents (article), June 1, p. 2591

preventive therapy for diabetes: lifestyle changes and the primary care physician (ed), January 15, p. 269

screening for obesity in adults: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), April 15, p. 1973

OBSTETRICS

ACOG releases guidelines for prophylactic antibiotic use in labor and delivery (prac guide), February 1, p. 740

ACOG releases recommendations on sterilization (prac guide), February 15, p. 994

ACOG releases report on dystocia and augmentation of labor (prac guide), March 1, p. 1290

conflict with a consultant, April 1, p. 1814

the ALSO article series (ed), April 1, p. 1610

trained caregivers provide valuable role in childbirth (let), March 15, p. 1361

OFFICE PROCEDURES

regional anesthesia for office procedures: part I. head and neck surgeries (article), February 1, p. 585

regional anesthesia for office procedures: part II. extremity and inguinal area surgeries (article), February 15, p. 896

OPIATES

cutting back on high-dosage narcotics (curb con), March 1, p. 1313

OSTEOPOROSIS

ACOG releases guidelines for clinical management of osteoporosis (prac guide), March 15, p. 1558

screening for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women (ppip), January 1, p. 139

teriparatide (Forteo) for osteoporosis (steps), April 15, p. 1983

vertebral compression fractures in the elderly (article), January 1, p. 111

OTITIS MEDIA

a joint clinical practice guideline for acute otitis media (ed), June 1, p. 2537

AAP, AAFP, AAO-HNS release guideline on diagnosis and management of otitis media with effusion (prac guide), June 15, p. 2929

AAP, AAFP release guideline on diagnosis and management of acute otitis media (prac guide), June 1, p. 2713

acute otitis media in children (poc), June 15, p. 2896

otitis media with effusion clinical practice guideline (ed), June 15, p. 2776

OVERWEIGHT

prevention and treatment of overweight in children and adolescents (article), June 1, p. 2591

PAIN

cutting back on high-dosage narcotics (curb con), March 1, p. 1313

does lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA) decrease the pain of neonatal circumcision? (clin inq), February 15, p. 909

PAPANICOLAOU SMEAR

what is the best collection device for screening cervical smears? (cochrane), April 1, p. 1661

PARAPHIMOSIS

paraphimosis in a middle-aged adult after intercourse (let), February 15, p. 807

PARASITES

common intestinal parasites (article), March 1, p. 1161

cutaneous leishmaniasis: recognition and treatment (article), March 15, p. 1455

pediculosis and scabies (article), January 15, p. 341

persistent pruritic papules (photo), June 1, p. 2640

PATHOGENS

atypical pathogens and challenges in community-acquired pneumonia (article), April 1, p. 1699

PATIENT CONSENT

question of consent for image used in 'photo quiz' (let), March 15, p. 1362

PEDICULOSIS

pediculosis and scabies (article), January 15, p. 341

PENIS

paraphimosis in a middle-aged adult after intercourse (let), February 15, p. 807

PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE

management of peripheral arterial disease (article), February 1, p. 525 . Correction: April 15, 2004, p. 1863

PESTICIDES

health effects from pesticide exposure (ed), April 1, p. 1613

PHARMACOTHERAPY

psychotherapy and medication options for depression (let), May 1, p. 2071

PHARYNGITIS

pharyngitis (article), March 15, p. 1465

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

ACS releases guidelines on nutrition and physical activity during and after cancer treatment (prac guide), April 1, p. 1803

PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

using medical interpreters (curb con), June 1, p. 2720

what people want from their family physician (policy), May 15, p. 2310

PITYRIASIS ROSEA

pityriasis rosea (article), January 1, p. 87

PLAGIOCEPHALY

craniosynostosis (article), June 15, p. 2863

PLAGUE

treatments for patients exposed to bioterrorism agents (let), April 15, p. 1860

PNEUMONIA

atypical pathogens and challenges in community-acquired pneumonia (article), April 1, p. 1699

POISONING

AAP releases policy statement on poison treatment in the home (prac guide), February 1, p. 741

health effects from pesticide exposure (ed), April 1, p. 1613

poisoning, envenomation, and trauma from marine creatures (article), February 15, p. 885

POLYCYTHEMIA VERA

polycythemia vera (article), May 1, p. 2139

PREDICTION RULE

DVT and pulmonary embolism: part I. diagnosis (article), June 15, p. 2829

PREGNANCY

ACOG releases bulletin on managing cervical insufficiency (prac guide), January 15, p. 436

ACOG releases report on dystocia and augmentation of labor (prac guide), March 1, p. 1290

conflict with a consultant, April 1, p. 1814

diethylstilbestrol exposure (article), May 15, p. 2395

exercise during pregnancy: what do we really know? (ed), March 1, p. 1053

practical selection of antiemetics (article), March 1, p. 1169

preventing unintended pregnancy: implications for physicians (ed), June 15, p. 2779

screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (ppip), March 1, p. 1187

shoulder dystocia (article), April 1, p. 1707

trained caregivers provide valuable role in childbirth (let), March 15, p. 1361

PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION

preoperative evaluation for noncardiac surgery (poc), April 15, p. 1977

PREVENTIVE HEALTH

AAP releases policy statement on the prevention of RSV infections (prac guide), February 15, p. 993

clinical inquiries (clin inq), April 1, p. 1723

counseling to prevent skin cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), February 15, p. 903

facilitating treatment adherence with lifestyle changes in diabetes (article), January 15, p. 309

prevention and treatment of overweight in children and adolescents (article), June 1, p. 2591

preventive therapy for diabetes: lifestyle changes and the primary care physician (ed), January 15, p. 269

protecting American families from injury (ed), May 15, p. 2313

PRIMARY CARE

chiropractors are not a usual source of primary health care (policy), June 1, p. 2544

few people in the United States can identify primary care physicians (policy), May 15, p. 2312

PROSTATE

screening for prostate cancer (ppip), April 1, p. 1721

PROSTHETIC VALUES

an unusual case of chest pain (photo), February 15, p. 919

PSYCHOTHERAPY

psychotherapy and medication options for depression (let), May 1, p. 2071

PULMONARY EDEMA

management of swimming-induced pulmonary edema (let), March 1, p. 1046

PULMONARY EMBOLISM

DVT and pulmonary embolism: part I. diagnosis (article), June 15, p. 2829

DVT and pulmonary embolism: part II. treatment and evaluation (article), June 15, p. 2841

suspected pulmonary embolism: part I. evidence-based clinical assessment (poc), January 15, p. 367

thromboembolism (bmj), January 1, p. 132

QUINOLONES

possible drug interactions among quinolones (let), February 1, p. 489

RASH

chronic, papular rash that develops a wheal when rubbed (photo), March 15, p. 1493

leg rash (photo), May 15, p. 2429

pityriasis rosea (article), January 1, p. 87

RED BLOOD CELLS

hemolytic anemia (article), June 1, p. 2599

polycythemia vera (article), May 1, p. 2139

REFLUX

barrett's esophagus (article), May 1, p. 2113

endoscopy for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma (ed), May 1, p. 2060

screening for Barrett's esophagus (ed), May 1, p. 2061

RENAL FAILURE

sinusitis and renal failure in an elderly patient (photo), April 1, p. 1727

RESPIRATORY DISORDERS

an approach to interpreting spirometry (article), March 1, p. 1107

vocal cord dysfunction (let), March 1, p. 1045

RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS

AAP releases policy statement on the prevention of RSV infections (prac guide), February 15, p. 993

treating acute bronchiolitis associated with RSV (article), January 15, p. 325

RESPIRATORY VIRUS

evaluation of the patient with chronic cough (article), May 1, p. 2159

RESUSCITATION

how should physicians decide to resuscitate a patient? (let), May 15, p. 2322

RETINA

evaluation and management of suspected retinal detachment (article), April 1, p. 1691

RETINAL DETACHMENT

evaluation and management of suspected retinal detachment (article), April 1, p. 1691

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

are selective COX-2 inhibitors as effective as NSAIDs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis? (clin inq), February 1, p. 595

RHINITIS

sinus and allergy health partnership releases report on adult chronic rhinosinusitis (prac guide), May 1, p. 2248

RHINOSINUSITIS

sinus and allergy health partnership releases report on adult chronic rhinosinusitis (prac guide), May 1, p. 2248

RIBAVIRIN

management of hepatitis C: evaluating suitability for drug therapy (article), March 15, p. 1429

SALIVATION

sialorrhea: a management challenge (article), June 1, p. 2628

SARCOIDOSIS

cutaneous manifestation of a systemic disease (photo), January 1, p. 145

SCABIES

pediculosis and scabies (article), January 15, p. 341

SCAPHOID

hand and wrist injuries: part I. nonemergent evaluation (article), April 15, p. 1941

SCREENING

ACOG releases guidelines for clinical management of osteoporosis (prac guide), March 15, p. 1558

ACS guidelines for early detection of cancer (prac guide), April 15, p. 2013

barrett's esophagus (article), May 1, p. 2113

does screening for tuberculosis in children decrease morbidity or mortality? (clin inq), March 15, p. 1479

endoscopy for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma (ed), May 1, p. 2060

routine screening for depression, alcohol problems, and domestic violence (poc), May 15, p. 2421

screening for Barrett's esophagus (ed), May 1, p. 2061

screening for coronary heart disease: recommendation statement (uspstf), June 15, p. 2891

screening for dementia: recommendation and rationale (uspstf), March 15, p. 1473

screening for obesity in adults: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), April 15, p. 1973

screening for prostate cancer (ppip), April 1, p. 1721

screening for thyroid disease: recommendation statement (uspstf), May 15, p. 2415

screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults (ppip), February 1, p. 605

what is the best collection device for screening cervical smears? (cochrane), April 1, p. 1661

SCUBA DIVING

poisoning, envenomation, and trauma from marine creatures (article), February 15, p. 885

SEX

health care screening for men who have sex with men (article), May 1, p. 2149

SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION

which antidepressant is best to avoid sexual dysfunction? (clin inq), May 15, p. 2419

SEXUAL FUNCTION

paraphimosis in a middle-aged adult after intercourse (let), February 15, p. 807

SEXUAL HISTORY

health care screening for men who have sex with men (article), May 1, p. 2149

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE

hepatitis b (article), January 1, p. 75 . Correction: April 15, 2004, p. 1863

HIV: mother-to-child transmission (bmj), March 1, p. 1181

SHORTNESS OF BREATH

acute shortness of breath after transfusion (photo), April 15, p. 1985

SIALORRHEA

sialorrhea: a management challenge (article), June 1, p. 2628

SINUSITIS

sinusitis (acute) (bmj), June 1, p. 2635

sinusitis and renal failure in an elderly patient (photo), April 1, p. 1727

SKIN

chronic, papular rash that develops a wheal when rubbed (photo), March 15, p. 1493

counseling to prevent skin cancer: recommendations and rationale (uspstf), February 15, p. 903

cryosurgery for common skin conditions (article), May 15, p. 2365

diagnosis and treatment of acne (article), May 1, p. 2123

leg rash (photo), May 15, p. 2429

pediculosis and scabies (article), January 15, p. 341

persistent pruritic papules (photo), June 1, p. 2640

skin mass on neck (photo), May 1, p. 2185

velvety axillary lesions (photo), January 15, p. 373

SKIN DISORDERS

cutaneous manifestation of a systemic disease (photo), January 1, p. 145

pityriasis rosea (article), January 1, p. 87

SKIN LESIONS

urticaria and angioedema: a practical approach (article), March 1, p. 1123

SKULL DEFORMITY

craniosynostosis (article), June 15, p. 2863

SLEEP APNEA

obstructive sleep apnea in children (article), March 1, p. 1147

SLEEP DISORDERS

treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in primary care (article), February 1, p. 561

SMOKING CESSATION

bupropion should be included in article on antidepressants (let), June 1, p. 2528

SODIUM

does a low-sodium diet reduce blood pressure? (clin inq), January 15, p. 359

SORE THROAT

pharyngitis (article), March 15, p. 1465

SPEECH DELAY

therapy for speech and language delay (coch briefs), June 15, p. 2823

SPIROMETRY

an approach to interpreting spirometry (article), March 1, p. 1107

SPLINTERS

removing splinters should be a very simple procedure (let), June 1, p. 2525

subungual slivers may be treated conservatively (let), June 1, p. 2525

SPONDYLOARTHROPATHIES

spondyloarthropathies (article), June 15, p. 2853

STERILIZATION

ACOG releases recommendations on sterilization (prac guide), February 15, p. 994

STREET DRUGS

club drugs: MDMA, gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Rohypnol, and ketamine (article), June 1, p. 2619

STREPTOCOCCUS

perinephric abscess caused by group B streptococcus (let), June 15, p. 2764

STROKE

AAFP and ACP release practice guideline on management of newly detected atrial fibrillation (prac guide), May 15, p. 2474

diastolic heart failure: challenges of diagnosis and treatment (article), June 1, p. 2609

management of newly detected atrial fibrillation (ed), May 15, p. 2314

transient ischemic attacks: part I. diagnosis and evaluation (article), April 1, p. 1665

SURGERY

preoperative evaluation for noncardiac surgery (poc), April 15, p. 1977

regional anesthesia for office procedures: part I. head and neck surgeries (article), February 1, p. 585

SWEATING

palmoplantar hyperhidrosis: a therapeutic challenge (article), March 1, p. 1117

SYNDROME OF INAPPROPRIATE ANTIDIURETIC HORMONE SECRETION

management of hyponatremia (article), May 15, p. 2387

TERIPARATIDE

teriparatide (Forteo) for osteoporosis (steps), April 15, p. 1983

TERRY'S NAILS

proximal white finger nails (photo), June 15, p. 2903

THROMBOLYSIS

DVT and pulmonary embolism: part I. diagnosis (article), June 15, p. 2829

DVT and pulmonary embolism: part II. treatment and evaluation (article), June 15, p. 2841

THROMBOPHILIA

DVT and pulmonary embolism: part II. treatment and evaluation (article), June 15, p. 2841

THROMBOSIS

suspected pulmonary embolism: part I. evidence-based clinical assessment (poc), January 15, p. 367

thromboembolism (bmj), January 1, p. 132

THYROID DISEASE

screening for thyroid disease: recommendation statement (uspstf), May 15, p. 2415

TICK-BORNE DISEASE

identifying the vector of Lyme disease (article), April 15, p. 1935

TINNITUS

diagnostic approach to tinnitus (article), January 1, p. 120

tinnitus (bmj), February 1, p. 591

TIOTROPIUM

tiotropium (Spiriva) for COPD (steps), June 15, p. 2901

TOENAIL

nail abnormalities: clues to systemic disease (article), March 15, p. 1417

TONGUE

tongue bump (photo), March 1, p. 1191

TONSILS

obstructive sleep apnea in children (article), March 1, p. 1147

TOPICAL THERAPY

does lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA) decrease the pain of neonatal circumcision? (clin inq), February 15, p. 909

TRANSFUSION

acute shortness of breath after transfusion (photo), April 15, p. 1985

TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK

transient ischemic attacks: part I. diagnosis and evaluation (article), April 1, p. 1665

transient ischemic attacks: part II. treatment (article), April 1, p. 1681

TRAUMA

hand and wrist injuries: part II. emergent evaluation (article), April 15, p. 1949

TRAVEL MEDICINE

cutaneous leishmaniasis: recognition and treatment (article), March 15, p. 1455

mefloquine for preventing malaria in nonimmune adult travelers (cochrane), February 1, p. 521

TUBAL LIGATION

ACOG releases recommendations on sterilization (prac guide), February 15, p. 994

TUBERCULOSIS

does screening for tuberculosis in children decrease morbidity or mortality? (clin inq), March 15, p. 1479

TUMOR

tongue bump (photo), March 1, p. 1191

UNINSURED

the uninsured (med soc), March 15, p. 1357

UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION

evaluation of the patient with chronic cough (article), May 1, p. 2159

URINARY TRACT INFECTION

perinephric abscess caused by group B streptococcus (let), June 15, p. 2764

URTICARIA

chronic, papular rash that develops a wheal when rubbed (photo), March 15, p. 1493

urticaria and angioedema: a practical approach (article), March 1, p. 1123

UTERINE BLEEDING

abnormal uterine bleeding (article), April 15, p. 1915

VACCINES

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, United States, January to June, 2004 and update on childhood immunizations (prac guide), January 1, p. 206

VIRUS

AAP releases policy statement on the prevention of RSV infections (prac guide), February 15, p. 993

VIRUS INFECTION

viral croup (article), February 1, p. 535

VISION