Volume 70 Index
July to December 2004
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childhood bullying: implications for physicians (article), November 1, p. 1723
diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis (article), November 15, p. 1935
insulin therapy components (let), December 1, p. 2081
the 2001 ASCCP management guidelines for cervical cytology (ed), November 15, p. 1866
the patient with daily headaches (article), December 15, p. 2299
ABDOMEN
reticular abdominal hyperpigmentation (photo), November 15, p. 1969
ABORTION
medical methods for first-trimester abortion (cochrane), July 1, p. 81
ABUSE
ACE INHIBITOR THERAPY
therapy with ACE inhibitors and ARBs in heart failure (let), July 15, p. 261
ACE INHIBITORS
do ACE inhibitors decrease mortality in patients with hypertension? (clin inq), July 1, p. 153
ACETYLCYSTEINE
acetylcysteine to prevent acute contrast-induced nephropathy (let), December 1, p. 2077
ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME
ADOLESCENTS
AAP report on adolescent sexuality (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1402
childhood bullying: implications for physicians (article), November 1, p. 1723
Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis (article), October 1, p. 1279
learning deficits may account for cases of school phobia (let), September 15, p. 1032
pregnancy prevention in adolescents (article), October 15, p. 1517
rash in an adolescent (photo), August 1, p. 567
school-based mental health services (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1594
teenage pregnancy prevention: what can we do? (ed), October 15, p. 1457
treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents (let), August 1, p. 447
AIDS/HIV
treatment of infants with HIV-1 infection (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1171
ALCOHOL
skin fragility of the hands (photo), August 15, p. 753
ALCOHOL USE
ALLERGY
allergen immunotherapy (article), August 15, p. 689
ALTERNATIVE THERAPY
definitive statements should only be made with evidence (let), October 15, p. 1448
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
donepezil in the treatment of vascular dementia (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1681
screening for dementia (ppip), October 1, p. 1329
AMIODARONE
thrombophlebitis: a common complication of amiodarone (let), October 15, p. 1448
ANEURYSM
ANGINA
ANGIOTENSIN-RECEPTOR BLOCKERS
therapy with ACE inhibitors and ARBs in heart failure (let), July 15, p. 261
ANKLE INJURIES
evaluating the patient with an ankle or foot injury (poc), October 15, p. 1535
ANTIBIOTICS
telithromycin (Ketek) for respiratory tract infections (steps), September 15, p. 1121
ANTICOAGULATION
ANTIDEPRESSANTS
antidepressant medications in pregnancy (clin inq), December 1, p. 2195
drug treatments for patients with dysthymia (coch briefs), October 1, p. 1269
optimal dosage of tricyclic antidepressants (coch briefs), October 1, p. 1270
ANTIEPILEPTIC THERAPY
recommendations for prescribing new antiepileptic drugs (prac guide), September 15, p. 1167
ANTIHISTAMINES
antihistamines for the common cold (coch briefs), August 1, p. 486
ANTIVIRAL AGENTS
what is the best antiviral agent for influenza infection? (clin inq), October 1, p. 1331
ANTIVIRAL THERAPY
genital herpes (bmj), September 1, p. 912
ARGYRIA
consumer advisory on colloidal silver products (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1174
ARRHYTHMIA
thrombophlebitis: a common complication of amiodarone (let), October 15, p. 1448
ASPIRATION
suggestions for performing aspiration of breast cysts (let), October 15, p. 1451
ASTHMA
asthma update: part II. medical management (article), September 15, p. 1061
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
BACTERIAL INFECTION
acute bacterial rhinosinusitis in adults: part I. evaluation (article), November 1, p. 1685
acute bacterial rhinosinusitis in adults: part II. treatment (article), November 1, p. 1697
BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS
management of vaginitis (article), December 1, p. 2125
BASAL CELL CARCINOMA
diagnosis and treatment of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas (article), October 15, p. 1481
BEHAVIOR THERAPY
obsessive-compulsive disorder (bmj), December 1, p. 211183
BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
behavioral interventions to modify physical activity (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1172
BETA-CELL FUNCTION
BIRTH CONTROL
emergency contraception: an ongoing debate (ed), August 15, p. 655
emergency contraception (article), August 15, p. 707
pregnancy prevention in adolescents (article), October 15, p. 1517
teenage pregnancy prevention: what can we do? (ed), October 15, p. 1457
BIRTH DEFECTS
first-trimester screening for genetic defects (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1592
BLACK BOX WARNING
BLISTERS
blisters (photo), September 15, p. 1125
BLUE TOE SYNDROME
swollen, discolored toes (photo), September 1, p. 919
BONE
diagnosis and management of scaphoid fractures (article), September 1, p. 879
management of acute nasal fractures (article), October 1, p. 1315
NSAIDs should not be used in treatment of stress fractures (let), October 15, p. 1452
osteoporosis management: out of subspecialty practice and into primary care (ed), October 1, p. 1219
pharmacologic prevention of osteoporotic fractures (article), October 1, p. 1293
BRAND NAMES
AFP policy on using generic and brand names for drugs (let), September 15, p. 1031
BREAST CANCER
screening mammography in women 40 to 49 years of age (clin inq), November 1, p. 1750
BREAST CYST
suggestions for performing aspiration of breast cysts (let), October 15, p. 1451
BREAST PROBLEMS
diagnosis and management of galactorrhea (article), August 1, p. 543
BREASTFEEDING
counseling for breastfeeding (ppip), July 1, p. 149
BRONCHITIS
bronchitis (acute) (bmj), August 1, p. 557
BULLYING
childhood bullying: implications for physicians (article), November 1, p. 1723
CALCIUM
calcium and prevention of colorectal cancer (coch briefs), December 1, p. 2109
CANCER
behavioral interventions to modify physical activity (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1172
calcium and prevention of colorectal cancer (coch briefs), December 1, p. 2109
CDC report on cancer mortality surveillance (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1592
clarification of prostate cancer screening recommendations (let), September 1, p. 817
diagnosis and treatment of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas (article), October 15, p. 1481
evaluating lymphadenopathy using lymph node FNA (let), July 15, p. 258
management of cervical cytologic abnormalities (article), November 15, p. 1905
the 2001 ASCCP management guidelines for cervical cytology (ed), November 15, p. 1866
CANDIDIASIS
management of vaginitis (article), December 1, p. 2125
CARCINOMA
diagnosis and treatment of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas (article), October 15, p. 1481
CARDIAC PROBLEMS
thrombophlebitis: a common complication of amiodarone (let), October 15, p. 1448
CARDIOLOGY
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
diagnosis of heart failure in adults (article), December 1, p. 2145
do ACE inhibitors decrease mortality in patients with hypertension? (clin inq), July 1, p. 153
effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular health (ed), July 1, p. 34
exercise-based rehabilitation for coronary heart disease (cochrane), August 1, p. 485
omega-3 fatty acids (article), July 1, p. 133
recommendations for exercise after stroke (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 400
therapy with ACE inhibitors and ARBs in heart failure (let), July 15, p. 261
CARIES
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis (article), November 15, p. 1935
CEREBRAL PALSY
neuroimaging tests for cerebral palsy (prac guid briefs), September 1, p. 985
CERVICAL CANCER
management of cervical cytologic abnormalities (article), November 15, p. 1905
CERVIX
the 2001 ASCCP management guidelines for cervical cytology (ed), November 15, p. 1866
CESAREAN SECTION
ACOG releases guidelines for vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (prac guide), October 1, p. 1397
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
pain relief in those recovering from chemical dependency (let), November 15, p. 1862
CHILDBIRTH
Bradley method offers option for natural childbirth (let), August 15, p. 650
CHILDREN
a practical guide to infant oral health (article), December 1, p. 2113
asthma update: part II. medical management (article), September 15, p. 1061
behavioral interventions to modify physical activity (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1172
childhood bullying: implications for physicians (article), November 1, p. 1723
community-acquired pneumonia in infants and children (article), September 1, p. 899
hospital stay for healthy term newborns (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 777
infantile colic (article), August 15, p. 735
interventions for impetigo (cochrane), November 1, p. 1680
learning deficits may account for cases of school phobia (let), September 15, p. 1032
neuroimaging tests for cerebral palsy (prac guid briefs), September 1, p. 985
norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak at a swimming club (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 2026
oral health in primary care medicine: practice and policy challenges (ed), December 1, p. 2074
rash and fever in an ill-appearing child (photo), July 15, p. 361
school-based mental health services (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1594
treatment of infantile spasms (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 399
treatment of infants with HIV-1 infection (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1171
update on pneumococcal conjugate vaccine shortage (prac guid briefs), September 1, p. 985
CHOLERA
150th anniversary of John Snow and the pump handle (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 2028
CHOLESTEROL
NCEP issues interim guidelines on management of cholesterol (prac guide), October 15, p. 1591
CHRONIC DISEASE
chronic daily headache (ed), December 15, p. 2272
the patient with daily headaches (article), December 15, p. 2299
CLAVICLE
acute shoulder injuries (article), November 15, p. 1947
COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS
rash and fever in an ill-appearing child (photo), July 15, p. 361
COLDS
antihistamines for the common cold (coch briefs), August 1, p. 486
COLIC
infantile colic (article), August 15, p. 735
COLLOIDAL SILVER
consumer advisory on colloidal silver products (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1174
COLORECTAL CANCER
calcium and prevention of colorectal cancer (coch briefs), December 1, p. 2109
COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
definitive statements should only be made with evidence (let), October 15, p. 1448
CONDOMS
effectiveness of condoms in reducing heterosexual transmission of HIV (cochrane), October 1, p. 1268
CONTRACEPTION
emergency contraception: an ongoing debate (ed), August 15, p. 655
emergency contraception (article), August 15, p. 707
pregnancy prevention in adolescents (article), October 15, p. 1517
teenage pregnancy prevention: what can we do? (ed), October 15, p. 1457
CONTRAST MATERIAL
acetylcysteine to prevent acute contrast-induced nephropathy (let), December 1, p. 2077
COPD
CORNEAL ABRASION
is ophthalmologic follow-up for corneal abrasions needed? (let), July 1, p. 32
management of corneal abrasions (article), July 1, p. 123
CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY
prognosis for patients undergoing coronary angioplasty (poc), November 15, p. 1966
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
diagnosis of heart failure in adults (article), December 1, p. 2145
how family physicians can help spread 'the heart truth' (ed), September 15, p. 1026
CORTICOSTEROIDS
asthma update: part II. medical management (article), September 15, p. 1061
COUNSELING
CRANBERRY
cranberry for prevention of urinary tract infections (article), December 1, p. 2175
CYSTS
suggestions for performing aspiration of breast cysts (let), October 15, p. 1451
CYTOLOGY
management of cervical cytologic abnormalities (article), November 15, p. 1905
the 2001 ASCCP management guidelines for cervical cytology (ed), November 15, p. 1866
DEATH
completing and signing the death certificate (curb con), November 1, p. 1813
DEATH CERTIFICATE
completing and signing the death certificate (curb con), November 1, p. 1813
DECISION RULE
prognosis for patients undergoing coronary angioplasty (poc), November 15, p. 1966
DECISION-MAKING
making decisions with families at the end of life (article), August 15, p. 719
DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS
what clinical findings can be used to diagnose deep venous thrombosis? (clin inq), August 1, p. 565
DEMENTIA
differentiating types of dementia during diagnosis (let), August 1, p. 447
donepezil in the treatment of vascular dementia (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1681
efficient identification of adults with depression and dementia (article), September 15, p. 1101
management of normal pressure hydrocephalus (article), September 15, p. 1071
screening for dementia (ppip), October 1, p. 1329
DENTISTRY
oral health in primary care medicine: practice and policy challenges (ed), December 1, p. 2074
DEPRESSION
efficient identification of adults with depression and dementia (article), September 15, p. 1101
geriatric failure to thrive (article), July 15, p. 343
optimal dosage of tricyclic antidepressants (coch briefs), October 1, p. 1270
DIABETES
intensive management of gestational diabetes (coch briefs), July 1, p. 84
intensive management of gestational diabetes (coch briefs), September 1, p. 866
link between metformin and lactic acidosis (coch briefs), December 1, p. 2109
milk-like serum suggests markedly elevated triglycerides (let), September 1, p. 821
use of diuretics to treat hypertension in diabetic persons (let), November 1, p. 1646
DIAGNOSIS
diagnosis and treatment of hypothermia (article), December 15, p. 2325
DIET
common dietary supplements for weight loss (article), November 1, p. 1731
effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular health (ed), July 1, p. 34
omega-3 fatty acids (article), July 1, p. 133
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
common dietary supplements for weight loss (article), November 1, p. 1731
consumer advisory on colloidal silver products (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1174
DIPLOPIA
recurrent diplopia after consuming alcoholic beverages (let), July 1, p. 31
DIURETIC THERAPY
use of diuretics to treat hypertension in diabetic persons (let), November 1, p. 1646
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DONEPEZIL
donepezil in the treatment of vascular dementia (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1681
DOULA
importance of continuous doula support during labor (let), August 1, p. 448
DRUG ABUSE
pain relief in those recovering from chemical dependency (let), November 15, p. 1862
DRUG AFFORDABILITY
when patients cannot afford their medications (curb con), August 1, p. 605
DYSPEPSIA
evaluation and management of nonulcer dyspepsia (article), July 1, p. 107
DYSTHYMIC DISORDER
drug treatments for patients with dysthymia (coch briefs), October 1, p. 1269
DYSTOCIA
dystocia and augmentation of labor (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 399
EARS
hyperbaric oxygen to treat malignant external otitis (let), November 15, p. 1860
otitis externa (bmj), November 1, p. 1741
tympanometry (article), November 1, p. 1713
EDEMA
blisters (photo), September 15, p. 1125
ELDERLY
differentiating types of dementia during diagnosis (let), August 1, p. 447
donepezil in the treatment of vascular dementia (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1681
efficient identification of adults with depression and dementia (article), September 15, p. 1101
geriatric failure to thrive (article), July 15, p. 343
how useful is the concept of 'failure to thrive' in care of the aged? (ed), July 15, p. 248
making decisions with families at the end of life (article), August 15, p. 719
management of normal pressure hydrocephalus (article), September 15, p. 1071
osteoporosis management: out of subspecialty practice and into primary care (ed), October 1, p. 1219
pharmacologic prevention of osteoporotic fractures (article), October 1, p. 1293
pneumonia in older residents of long-term care facilities, October 15, p. 1495
screening for dementia (ppip), October 1, p. 1329
treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (article), August 1, p. 517
EMBOLISM
swollen, discolored toes (photo), September 1, p. 919
EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION
emergency contraception (article), August 15, p. 707
ENCEPHALITIS
travel immunizations (article), July 1, p. 89
END-OF-LIFE CARE
making decisions with families at the end of life (article), August 15, p. 719
ENDOPHTHALMITIS
painful red eye after surgery (photo), July 1, p. 155
ENDOSCOPY
evaluation and management of nonulcer dyspepsia (article), July 1, p. 107
EPIDEMIOLOGY
150th anniversary of John Snow and the pump handle (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 2028
EPILEPSY
recommendations for prescribing new antiepileptic drugs (prac guide), September 15, p. 1167
the value of tongue laceration in the diagnosis of blackouts (photo), November 1, p. 1757
EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS
Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis (article), October 1, p. 1279
whitish papules and plagues on the tongue (photo), December 15, p. 2353
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
tadalafil (Cialis) for erectile dysfunction (steps), July 15, p. 359
ERYTHEMA AB IGNE
reticular abdominal hyperpigmentation (photo), November 15, p. 1969
EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE
definitive statements should only be made with evidence (let), October 15, p. 1448
response to proposal for use of SORT evidence levels (let), December 15, p. 2268
response to proposal for use of SORT evidence levels (let), December 15, p. 2269
EXERCISE
behavioral interventions to modify physical activity (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1172
effect of exercise intensity on osteoarthritis (coch briefs), September 1, p. 865
exercise-based rehabilitation for coronary heart disease (cochrane), August 1, p. 485
recommendations for exercise after stroke (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 400
EYE
is ophthalmologic follow-up for corneal abrasions needed? (let), July 1, p. 32
management of corneal abrasions (article), July 1, p. 123
painful red eye after surgery (photo), July 1, p. 155
recurrent diplopia after consuming alcoholic beverages (let), July 1, p. 31
FAILURE TO THRIVE
geriatric failure to thrive (article), July 15, p. 343
how useful is the concept of 'failure to thrive' in care of the aged? (ed), July 15, p. 248
FDA
FEVER
rash and fever in an ill-appearing child (photo), July 15, p. 361
FINE-NEEDLE ASPIRATION
evaluating lymphadenopathy using lymph node FNA (let), July 15, p. 258
FISH OIL
effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular health (ed), July 1, p. 34
omega-3 fatty acids (article), July 1, p. 133
FLUOROQUINOLONES
increases in fluoroquinolone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 601
FOOD POISONING
FOODBORNE ILLNESS
FOOT
diagnosing heel pain in adults (article), July 15, p. 332
swollen, discolored toes (photo), September 1, p. 919
FOOT PROBLEMS
evaluating the patient with an ankle or foot injury (poc), October 15, p. 1535
FRACTURES
acute shoulder injuries (article), November 15, p. 1947
diagnosis and management of scaphoid fractures (article), September 1, p. 879
management of acute nasal fractures (article), October 1, p. 1315
NSAIDs should not be used in treatment of stress fractures (let), October 15, p. 1452
pharmacologic prevention of osteoporotic fractures (article), October 1, p. 1293
GALACTORRHEA
diagnosis and management of galactorrhea (article), August 1, p. 543
GASTROENTERITIS
norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak at a swimming club (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 2026
GASTROESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS
evaluation and management of nonulcer dyspepsia (article), July 1, p. 107
GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING
prognosis in patients with upper GI bleeding (poc), December 15, p. 2348
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
intestinal obstruction in an octogenarian (photo), October 1, p. 1337
GENERIC NAMES
AFP policy on using generic and brand names for drugs (let), September 15, p. 1031
GENETICS
first-trimester screening for genetic defects (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1592
GENITALS
management of genital warts (article), December 15, p. 2335
GENOMICS
genomics and the family physician: realizing the potential (ed), November 1, p. 1637
GERIATRICS
geriatric failure to thrive (article), July 15, p. 343
how useful is the concept of 'failure to thrive' in care of the aged? (ed), July 15, p. 248
GLOMERULAR FILTRATION
GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE
GLUCOSE TOLERANCE
intensive management of gestational diabetes (coch briefs), July 1, p. 84
GONORRHEA
increases in fluoroquinolone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 601
GOWNING
gowning in newborn and special-care nurseries (coch briefs), July 1, p. 83
GRANULOMA
sarcoidosis (article), July 15, p. 312
GUIDELINES
ACOG releases guidelines on management of post-term pregnancy (prac guide), December 1, p. 2221
creating practice guidelines for chronic kidney disease: an insider's view (ed), September 1, p. 823
evaluating the patient with an ankle or foot injury (poc), October 15, p. 1535
management of cervical cytologic abnormalities (article), November 15, p. 1905
NCEP issues interim guidelines on management of cholesterol (prac guide), October 15, p. 1591
prognosis in patients with upper GI bleeding (poc), December 15, p. 2348
the 2001 ASCCP management guidelines for cervical cytology (ed), November 15, p. 1866
HAIRY LEUKOPLAKIA
whitish papules and plagues on the tongue (photo), December 15, p. 2353
HEADACHE
chronic daily headache (ed), December 15, p. 2272
the patient with daily headaches (article), December 15, p. 2299
HEALTH CARE ACCESS
the importance of having health insurance and a usual source of care (policy), September 15, p. 1035
HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
the importance of having health insurance and a usual source of care (policy), September 15, p. 1035
HEALTH RECORDS
the continuity of care record (ed), October 1, p. 1220
HEART DISEASE
diagnosis of heart failure in adults (article), December 1, p. 2145
do ACE inhibitors decrease mortality in patients with hypertension? (clin inq), July 1, p. 153
effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular health (ed), July 1, p. 34
exercise-based rehabilitation for coronary heart disease (cochrane), August 1, p. 485
how family physicians can help spread 'the heart truth' (ed), September 15, p. 1026
omega-3 fatty acids (article), July 1, p. 133
outpatient treatment of systolic heart failure (article), December 1, p. 2157
prognosis for patients undergoing coronary angioplasty (poc), November 15, p. 1966
therapy with ACE inhibitors and ARBs in heart failure (let), July 15, p. 261
thrombophlebitis: a common complication of amiodarone (let), October 15, p. 1448
HEART FAILURE
diagnosis of heart failure in adults (article), December 1, p. 2145
outpatient treatment of systolic heart failure (article), December 1, p. 2157
HEEL
diagnosing heel pain in adults (article), July 15, p. 332
HEMATOMA
intestinal obstruction in an octogenarian (photo), October 1, p. 1337
management of acute nasal fractures (article), October 1, p. 1315
HEPATITIS
travel immunizations (article), July 1, p. 89
HEPATITIS C
screening for hepatitis C in adults: recommendation statement (uspstf), September 15, p. 1113
HERPES
genital herpes (bmj), September 1, p. 912
HIV
HIV counseling, testing, and referral (article), July 15, p. 295
preventing HIV-a primary care imperative (ed), July 15, p. 246
whitish papules and plagues on the tongue (photo), December 15, p. 2353
HIV/AIDS
cutaneous ulceration in a patient with HIV (photo), October 15, p. 1537
effectiveness of condoms in reducing heterosexual transmission of HIV (cochrane), October 1, p. 1268
HOME SCHOOLING
home schooling can be a beneficial educational option (let), August 1, p. 447
HOMOSEXUALITY
AAP report on adolescent sexuality (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1402
HORMONE THERAPY
HOT FLUSHES
night sweats are commonly vasomotor symptoms (let), October 1, p. 1226
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS INFECTION
management of genital warts (article), December 15, p. 2335
HYDROCEPHALUS
management of normal pressure hydrocephalus (article), September 15, p. 1071
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN
hyperbaric oxygen to treat malignant external otitis (let), November 15, p. 1860
HYPERPIGMENTATION
appearance of pityriasis rosea in patients with dark skin (let), September 1, p. 821
reticular abdominal hyperpigmentation (photo), November 15, p. 1969
HYPERTENSION
do ACE inhibitors decrease mortality in patients with hypertension? (clin inq), July 1, p. 153
use of diuretics to treat hypertension in diabetic persons (let), November 1, p. 1646
HYPOTHERMIA
diagnosis and treatment of hypothermia (article), December 15, p. 2325
IBS
tegaserod in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (cochrane), December 1, p. 2107
IMAGING
use of transcranial Doppler ultrasonography (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 601
IMMIGRANTS
diagnosis of malaria should be considered by U.S. physicians (let), July 15, p. 260
IMMUNIZATION
allergen immunotherapy (article), August 15, p. 689
influenza activity in the United States (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1401
influenza vaccination among health care workers (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1168
travel immunizations (article), July 1, p. 89
update on pneumococcal conjugate vaccine shortage (prac guid briefs), September 1, p. 985
updated CDC influenza vaccination recommendations (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 2021
IMMUNOTHERAPY
allergen immunotherapy (article), August 15, p. 689
IMPETIGO
interventions for impetigo (cochrane), November 1, p. 1680
INFANTS
a practical guide to infant oral health (article), December 1, p. 2113
community-acquired pneumonia in infants and children (article), September 1, p. 899
counseling for breastfeeding (ppip), July 1, p. 149
gowning in newborn and special-care nurseries (coch briefs), July 1, p. 83
hospital stay for healthy term newborns (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 777
infantile colic (article), August 15, p. 735
treatment of infantile spasms (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 399
treatment of infants with HIV-1 infection (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1171
updated guideline on jaundice in newborns (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1168
INFECTION
community-acquired pneumonia in infants and children (article), September 1, p. 899
cranberry for prevention of urinary tract infections (article), December 1, p. 2175
Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis (article), October 1, p. 1279
influenza activity in the United States (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1401
interventions for impetigo (cochrane), November 1, p. 1680
screening for hepatitis C in adults: recommendation statement (uspstf), September 15, p. 1113
treatment of infants with HIV-1 infection (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1171
what is the best antiviral agent for influenza infection? (clin inq), October 1, p. 1331
INFLAMMATION
otitis externa (bmj), November 1, p. 1741
INFLUENZA
influenza activity in the United States (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1401
influenza vaccination among health care workers (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1168
updated CDC influenza vaccination recommendations (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 2021
what is the best antiviral agent for influenza infection? (clin inq), October 1, p. 1331
INFORMATICS
the continuity of care record (ed), October 1, p. 1220
INSULIN
insulin therapy components (let), December 1, p. 2081
INSURANCE
the importance of having health insurance and a usual source of care (policy), September 15, p. 1035
INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION
intestinal obstruction in an octogenarian (photo), October 1, p. 1337
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
tegaserod in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (cochrane), December 1, p. 2107
ISCHEMIA
JAUNDICE
updated guideline on jaundice in newborns (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1168
KIDNEY DISEASE
creating practice guidelines for chronic kidney disease: an insider's view (ed), September 1, p. 823
KIDNEY PROBLEMS
NSAIDs vs. opiates for pain in acute renal colic (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1682
LABOR
Bradley method offers option for natural childbirth (let), August 15, p. 650
dystocia and augmentation of labor (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 399
importance of continuous doula support during labor (let), August 1, p. 448
LACTATION
diagnosis and management of galactorrhea (article), August 1, p. 543
LACTIC ACIDOSIS
link between metformin and lactic acidosis (coch briefs), December 1, p. 2109
LEARNING DISABILITY
learning deficits may account for cases of school phobia (let), September 15, p. 1032
LESIONS
skin fragility of the hands (photo), August 15, p. 753
LEWY BODIES DEMENTIA
differentiating types of dementia during diagnosis (let), August 1, p. 447
LIPIDS
milk-like serum suggests markedly elevated triglycerides (let), September 1, p. 821
LIVER
screening for hepatitis C in adults: recommendation statement (uspstf), September 15, p. 1113
LONG-TERM CARE
pneumonia in older residents of long-term care facilities, October 15, p. 1495
LUMBAR STENOSIS
treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (article), August 1, p. 517
LUNG DISEASE
LUNG DISORDERS
asthma update: part II. medical management (article), September 15, p. 1061
telithromycin (Ketek) for respiratory tract infections (steps), September 15, p. 1121
LUNGS
bronchitis (acute) (bmj), August 1, p. 557
sarcoidosis (article), July 15, p. 312
LYMPHADENOPATHY
evaluating lymphadenopathy using lymph node FNA (let), July 15, p. 258
MALARIA
diagnosis of malaria should be considered by U.S. physicians (let), July 15, p. 260
MAMMOGRAPHY
screening mammography in women 40 to 49 years of age (clin inq), November 1, p. 1750
MEDICAL HISTORY
150th anniversary of John Snow and the pump handle (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 2028
MEDICAL SCHOOL
why does a U.S. primary care physician workforce crisis matter? (ed), August 1, p. 440
MEDICARE
when patients cannot afford their medications (curb con), August 1, p. 605
MEDICATION
when patients cannot afford their medications (curb con), August 1, p. 605
MEN'S HEALTH
benign prostatic hyperplasia (bmj), October 1, p. 1325
clarification of prostate cancer screening recommendations (let), September 1, p. 817
tadalafil (Cialis) for erectile dysfunction (steps), July 15, p. 359
MENINGITIS
travel immunizations (article), July 1, p. 89
MENOPAUSE
night sweats are commonly vasomotor symptoms (let), October 1, p. 1226
MENTAL HEALTH
assessment and management of personality disorders (article), October 15, p. 1505
school-based mental health services (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1594
screening for dementia (ppip), October 1, p. 1329
METFORMIN
link between metformin and lactic acidosis (coch briefs), December 1, p. 2109
MIDDLE EAR EFFUSION
tympanometry (article), November 1, p. 1713
MONONUCLEOSIS
Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis (article), October 1, p. 1279
MORTALITY DATA
CDC report on cancer mortality surveillance (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1592
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis (article), November 15, p. 1935
MYCOBACTERIAL INFECTION
cutaneous ulceration in a patient with HIV (photo), October 15, p. 1537
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
NASAL DISORDERS
management of acute nasal fractures (article), October 1, p. 1315
NAUSEA
nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 601
NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE
increases in fluoroquinolone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 601
NEPHROPATHY
acetylcysteine to prevent acute contrast-induced nephropathy (let), December 1, p. 2077
NEWBORN
gowning in newborn and special-care nurseries (coch briefs), July 1, p. 83
hospital stay for healthy term newborns (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 777
updated guideline on jaundice in newborns (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1168
NICU
gowning in newborn and special-care nurseries (coch briefs), July 1, p. 83
NIGHT SWEATS
night sweats are commonly vasomotor symptoms (let), October 1, p. 1226
NON-ST-SEGMENT ELEVATION
NONTREPONEMAL TEST
nontreponemal test titer printout for patients with syphilis (let), November 1, p. 1646
NOROVIRUS
norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak at a swimming club (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 2026
NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION
NSAIDS
NSAIDs should not be used in treatment of stress fractures (let), October 15, p. 1452
NSAIDs vs. opiates for pain in acute renal colic (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1682
NURSING HOME
pneumonia in older residents of long-term care facilities, October 15, p. 1495
OBESITY
common dietary supplements for weight loss (article), November 1, p. 1731
pharmacologic and surgical treatment of obesity (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 2225
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER
obsessive-compulsive disorder (bmj), December 1, p. 211183
OBSTETRICS
Bradley method offers option for natural childbirth (let), August 15, p. 650
dystocia and augmentation of labor (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 399
first-trimester screening for genetic defects (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1592
importance of continuous doula support during labor (let), August 1, p. 448
intensive management of gestational diabetes (coch briefs), July 1, p. 84
management of postterm pregnancy (prac guid briefs), November 1, p. 1808
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS
effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular health (ed), July 1, p. 34
omega-3 fatty acids (article), July 1, p. 133
OPHTHALMOLOGY
is ophthalmologic follow-up for corneal abrasions needed? (let), July 1, p. 32
management of corneal abrasions (article), July 1, p. 123
painful red eye after surgery (photo), July 1, p. 155
recurrent diplopia after consuming alcoholic beverages (let), July 1, p. 31
OPIATES
NSAIDs vs. opiates for pain in acute renal colic (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1682
ORAL HEALTH
a practical guide to infant oral health (article), December 1, p. 2113
oral health in primary care medicine: practice and policy challenges (ed), December 1, p. 2074
OSTEOARTHRITIS
effect of exercise intensity on osteoarthritis (coch briefs), September 1, p. 865
OSTEOPOROSIS
osteoporosis management: out of subspecialty practice and into primary care (ed), October 1, p. 1219
pharmacologic prevention of osteoporotic fractures (article), October 1, p. 1293
OTITIS EXTERNA
hyperbaric oxygen to treat malignant external otitis (let), November 15, p. 1860
otitis externa (bmj), November 1, p. 1741
OTITIS MEDIA
tympanometry (article), November 1, p. 1713
OVERWEIGHT
common dietary supplements for weight loss (article), November 1, p. 1731
OXYBUTYNIN
transdermal oxybutynin (oxytrol) for urinary incontinence (steps), December 15, p. 2351
OXYGEN THERAPY
PAIN
effect of exercise intensity on osteoarthritis (coch briefs), September 1, p. 865
NSAIDs vs. opiates for pain in acute renal colic (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1682
pain relief in those recovering from chemical dependency (let), November 15, p. 1862
PALLIATIVE CARE
making decisions with families at the end of life (article), August 15, p. 719
PANCREATITIS
milk-like serum suggests markedly elevated triglycerides (let), September 1, p. 821
PATENT FORAMEN OVALE
PDAS
preventive services selector tool for PDAs (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1172
PERIMENOPAUSE
night sweats are commonly vasomotor symptoms (let), October 1, p. 1226
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
assessment and management of personality disorders (article), October 15, p. 1505
PHOBIAS
learning deficits may account for cases of school phobia (let), September 15, p. 1032
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
behavioral interventions to modify physical activity (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1172
PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE
why does a U.S. primary care physician workforce crisis matter? (ed), August 1, p. 440
PITYRIASIS ROSEA
appearance of pityriasis rosea in patients with dark skin (let), September 1, p. 821
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
diagnosing heel pain in adults (article), July 15, p. 332
PNEUMONIA
community-acquired pneumonia in infants and children (article), September 1, p. 899
pneumonia in older residents of long-term care facilities, October 15, p. 1495
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents (let), August 1, p. 447
PORPHYRIA
skin fragility of the hands (photo), August 15, p. 753
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder can be complex (let), September 15, p. 1031
POSTTERM PREGNANCY
management of postterm pregnancy (prac guid briefs), November 1, p. 1808
PREECLAMPSIA
diagnosis and management of preeclampsia (article), December 15, p. 2317
PREGNANCY
ACOG releases guidelines for vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (prac guide), October 1, p. 1397
ACOG releases guidelines on management of post-term pregnancy (prac guide), December 1, p. 2221
antidepressant medications in pregnancy (clin inq), December 1, p. 2195
blunt trauma in pregnancy (article), October 1, p. 1303
diagnosis and management of preeclampsia (article), December 15, p. 2317
dystocia and augmentation of labor (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 399
first-trimester screening for genetic defects (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1592
importance of continuous doula support during labor (let), August 1, p. 448
intensive management of gestational diabetes (coch briefs), July 1, p. 84
intensive management of gestational diabetes (coch briefs), September 1, p. 866
management of postterm pregnancy (prac guid briefs), November 1, p. 1808
medical methods for first-trimester abortion (cochrane), July 1, p. 81
nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 601
pregnancy prevention in adolescents (article), October 15, p. 1517
teenage pregnancy prevention: what can we do? (ed), October 15, p. 1457
PREVENTIVE HEALTH
preventing HIV-a primary care imperative (ed), July 15, p. 246
preventive services selector tool for PDAs (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1172
PRIMARY CARE
why does a U.S. primary care physician workforce crisis matter? (ed), August 1, p. 440
PROLACTINOMA
diagnosis and management of galactorrhea (article), August 1, p. 543
PROPRIETARY NAMES
AFP policy on using generic and brand names for drugs (let), September 15, p. 1031
PROSTATE
benign prostatic hyperplasia (bmj), October 1, p. 1325
clarification of prostate cancer screening recommendations (let), September 1, p. 817