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Volume 71 Index

January to June 2005


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

treatment of vertigo (article), March 15, p. 1115

ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM

screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (ppip), June 1, p. 2154

screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm: recommendation statement (uspstf), June 1, p. 2144

ABDOMINAL PAIN

a healthy woman with right upper quadrant discomfort on deep palpation (photo), June 15, p. 2353

clarifications on patients presenting with jaundice (let), February 1, p. 425

imaging for suspected appendicitis (article), January 1, p. 71

irritable bowel syndrome (bmj), February 1, p. 525

ACUTE PYELONEPHRITIS

diagnosis and mangement of acute pyelonephritis in adults (article), March 1, p. 933

ADOLESCENTS

dysmenorrhea (article), January 15, p. 285

population based strategy to reverse the obesity epidemic (let), April 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050415/lettersonline.html)

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, united states, 2005 (prac guide), January 1, p. 188

report on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure in children and adolescents (prac guide), March 1, p. 1014

screening for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents: recommendation statement (uspstf), May 15, p. 1975

treatment of migraine headache in children and adolescents (prac guid briefs), March 1, p. 1019

ADVISORIES

other FDA advisories (prac guid briefs), June 1, p. 2205

AGORAPHOBIA

treatment of panic disorder (article), February 15, p. 733

AIDS/HIV

a painless red nodule (photo), February 15, p. 768

procedural advice for performing anal pap smears (let), May 15, p. 1874

ALANINE TRANSAMINASE

mildly elevated liver transaminase levels in the asymptomatic patient (article), March 15, p. 1105

ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE

ambulatory detoxification of patients with alcohol dependence (article), February 1, p. 495

ALLERGIES

omalizumab (Xolair) for treatment of asthma (steps), January 15, p. 341

ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

St. John's wort for depression (clin inq), April 1, p. 1375

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

initial evaluation of the patient with suspected dementia (article), May 1, p. 1745

AMIODARONE

medication guide for amiodarone (prac guid briefs), April 1, p. 1434

ANALGESIA

methadone treatment for pain states (article), April 1, p. 1353

procedural sedation in the acute care setting (article), January 1, p. 85

ANEMIA

diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding in adults (article), April 1, p. 1339

hemolytic anemia manifesting as improved A1C values (let), April 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050401/lettersonline.html)

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

antibiotic use for streptococcal pharyngitis groups C and G (let), June 1, p. 2050

ANTIBIOTICS

AHRQ data on antibiotic use in children with otitis media (prac guid briefs), June 15, p. 2382

antibiotic use for streptococcal pharyngitis groups C and G (let), June 1, p. 2050

antibiotics for recurrent urinary tract infections (cochrane), April 1, p. 1301

delaying antibiotics for respiratory infections (coch briefs), February 1, p. 466

prevention of group B streptococcal disease in the newborn (article), March 1, p. 903

ANTICHOLINERGIC MEDICATIONS

atropine and scopolamine for the treatment of sialorrhea (let), May 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050515/lettersonline.html)

ANTICOAGULATION

antiplatelet therapy and anticoagulation in patients with hypertension (cochrane), March 1, p. 897

evidence-based adjustment of warfarin (Coumadin) doses (poc), May 15, p. 1979

evidence-based initiation of warfarin (coumadin) (poc), February 15, p. 763

treatment of calf deep venous thrombosis (clin inq), June 1, p. 2157

ANTICONVULSANTS

anticonvulsant medications for migraine prevention (cochrane), May 1, p. 1699

ANTIDEPRESSANTS

antidepressants and antiepileptic drugs for chronic non-cancer pain (article), February 1, p. 483

antidepressants and smoking cessation (coch briefs), January 1, p. 67

off-label uses for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (let), January 1, p. 43

St. John's wort for depression (clin inq), April 1, p. 1375

treatment of panic disorder (article), February 15, p. 733

ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUGS

antidepressants and antiepileptic drugs for chronic non-cancer pain (article), February 1, p. 483

guidelines for prescribing antiepileptic drugs (prac guid briefs), January 15, p. 384

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE THERAPY

improving adherence to treatment for hypertension (cochrane), June 1, p. 2089

ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPY

management of bacterial meningitis: new guidelines from the IDSA (prac guide), May 15, p. 2003

ANTIOXIDANTS

antioxidant vitamin supplements and cardiovascular disease disk reduction (prac guid briefs), April 1, p. 1433

efficacy of antioxidants in GI cancer prevention (coch briefs), February 1, p. 465

ANTIPLATELET THERAPY

antiplatelet therapy and anticoagulation in patients with hypertension (cochrane), March 1, p. 897

ANTIPLATELETS

antiplatelet therapy and anticoagulation in patients with hypertension (cochrane), March 1, p. 897

ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS

FDA warns against off-label use of antipsychotic drugs (prac guid briefs), June 1, p. 2205

ANXIETY

off-label uses for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (let), January 1, p. 43

pain and anxiety treatment in children during emergencies (prac guid briefs), February 15, p. 810

APPENDICITIS

imaging for suspected appendicitis (article), January 1, p. 71

ARRHYTHMIA

diagnostic approach to palpitations (article), February 15, p. 743

indications and recommendations for pacemaker therapy (article), April 15, p. 1563

ARTHRALGIA

exposure to parvovirus B19 presenting as acute arthralgia (let), June 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050601/lettersonline.html)

ARTHRITIS

hemorrhagic pustules, tenosynovitis, and arthritis (photo), February 1, p. 534

ASPARTATE TRANSAMINASE

mildly elevated liver transaminase levels in the asymptomatic patient (article), March 15, p. 1105

ASPIRIN

aspirin use for prevention of CHD: an FP's story (let), January 15, p. 250

ASTHENIA

evaluation of the patient with muscle weakness (article), April 1, p. 1327

ASTHMA

CDC report on asthma (prac guid briefs), January 1, p. 197

childhood asthma: treatment update (article), May 15, p. 1959

evaluation of chronic dyspnea (article), April 15, p. 1529

omalizumab (Xolair) for treatment of asthma (steps), January 15, p. 341

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

choosing between warfarin (Coumadin) and aspirin therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation (poc), June 15, p. 2348

ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

atomoxetine in the treatment of patients with ADHD (let), May 15, p. 1879

BACTERIAL MENINGITIS

management of bacterial meningitis: new guidelines from the IDSA (prac guide), May 15, p. 2003

BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS

should asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis be treated? (let), May 1, p. 1652

BACTERIURIA

screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria: recommendation statement (uspstf), April 15, p. 1575

BEHAVIOR THERAPY

treatment of panic disorder (article), February 15, p. 733

BENEFITS

benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (prac guid briefs), January 15, p. 387

BILATERAL NECK EXPLORATION

alternative to the traditional bilateral neck exploration (let), April 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050401/lettersonline.html)

BIRTH CONTROL

contact information needed for manufacturers of diaphragms (let), January 15, p. 248

ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel (Seasonale) for oral contraception (steps), April 15, p. 1581

BLOOD PRESSURE

antiplatelet therapy and anticoagulation in patients with hypertension (cochrane), March 1, p. 897

blood pressure measurement in public places (ed), March 1, p. 851

management of hypertension in older persons (article), February 1, p. 469

report on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure in children and adolescents (prac guide), March 1, p. 1014

BREAST CANCER

evaluation of palpable breast masses (article), May 1, p. 1731

BREASTFEEDING

AAP releases updated breastfeeding recommendations (prac guid briefs), May 1, p. 1819

BURNS

an elderly woman with a non-healing ulcer (photo), June 1, p. 2163

CANCER

ACS releases 2005 edition of Cancer Facts & Figures (prac guid briefs), April 15, p. 1612

ACS/ADA/AHA issue core recommendations for preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes (prac guide), February 15, p. 806

American Cancer Society releases annual guidelines for the early detection of cancer (prac guide), June 1, p. 2202

care of cancer survivors (article), February 15, p. 699

colorectal cancer screening (clin inq), March 1, p. 959

evaluation of palpable breast masses (article), May 1, p. 1731

lung cancer screening: recommendation statement (uspstf), March 15, p. 1165

methadone treatment for pain states (article), April 1, p. 1353

procedural advice for performing anal pap smears (let), May 15, p. 1874

understanding and interpreting serum protein electrophoresis (article), January 1, p. 105

CANCER SURVIVORS

care of cancer survivors (article), February 15, p. 699

CARDIAC ARREST

AHA report on response to cardiac arrest (prac guid briefs), February 1, p. 615

CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE

evaluation of chronic dyspnea (article), April 15, p. 1529

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

ACS/ADA/AHA issue core recommendations for preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes (prac guide), February 15, p. 806

antioxidant vitamin supplements and cardiovascular disease disk reduction (prac guid briefs), April 1, p. 1433

guidelines for cardiovascular disease prevention in women (prac guid briefs), February 1, p. 611

linking the hospital and the office in cardiovascular secondary prevention (ed), February 1, p. 430

management of hypertension in older persons (article), February 1, p. 469

treatment of cholesterol abnormalities (article), March 15, p. 1137

CELIAC DISEASE

AHRQ releases practice guidelines for celiac disease screening (prac guide), May 1, p. 1814

diagnosis of celiac disease (prac guid briefs), January 15, p. 386

CESAREAN SECTION

cesarean and vaginal birth after previous cesarean delivery (prac guid briefs), May 1, p. 1820

management of pregnancy beyond 40 weeks' gestation (article), May 15, p. 1935

CHILDBIRTH

maneuver to deliver newborns with shoulder dystocia (let), June 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050601/lettersonline.html)

umbilical cord clamping in preterm infants (coch briefs), June 1, p. 2091

CHILDREN

AAP recommends caring for children with special needs at home (prac guid briefs), June 1, p. 2206

AHRQ data on antibiotic use in children with otitis media (prac guid briefs), June 15, p. 2382

atomoxetine in the treatment of patients with ADHD (let), May 15, p. 1879

childhood asthma: treatment update (article), May 15, p. 1959

dietary supplement use in children: concerns of efficacy and safety (ed), March 15, p. 1068

DVDs on childhood overweight and obesity (prac guid briefs), January 1, p. 197

evaluation and management of apparent life-threatening events in children (article), June 15, p. 2301

glucocorticoids for treatment of croup (cochrane), January 1, p. 66

guidelines for pediatric intermediate care (prac guid briefs), January 15, p. 386

influence of video games on children's health (let), April 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050415/lettersonline.html)

intravenous fluids for children with gastroenteritis (clin inq), January 1, p. 121

pain and anxiety treatment in children during emergencies (prac guid briefs), February 15, p. 810

population based strategy to reverse the obesity epidemic (let), April 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050415/lettersonline.html)

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, united states, 2005 (prac guide), January 1, p. 188

report on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure in children and adolescents (prac guide), March 1, p. 1014

screening for visual impairment in children younger than five yearrs: recommendation statement (uspstf), January 15, p. 333

treating children with obstructive sleep apnea (let), April 15, p. 1490

treating GER in children younger than two years (coch briefs), June 1, p. 2091

treatment of migraine headache in children and adolescents (prac guid briefs), March 1, p. 1019

CHLAMYDIA

lymphogranuloma venereum among men who have sex with men (prac guid briefs), March 15, p. 1222

CHOLESTEROL

treatment of cholesterol abnormalities (article), March 15, p. 1137

CHRONIC ILLNESS

health problems associated with exposure to pesticides (let), June 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050601/lettersonline.html)

CHRONIC OOBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASEEE

evaluation of chronic dyspnea (article), April 15, p. 1529

CHRONIC PAIN

antidepressants and antiepileptic drugs for chronic non-cancer pain (article), February 1, p. 483

CIRRHOSIS

mildly elevated liver transaminase levels in the asymptomatic patient (article), March 15, p. 1105

CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE

Clostridium difficile--associated diarrhea (article), March 1, p. 921

CLUSTER HEADACHES

management of cluster headache (article), February 15, p. 717

COLITIS

Clostridium difficile--associated diarrhea (article), March 1, p. 921

COLORECTAL CANCER

colorectal cancer screening (clin inq), March 1, p. 959

COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

St. John's wort for depression (clin inq), April 1, p. 1375

COMPRESSION BANDAGES AND STOCKINGS

venous leg ulcers (bmj), April 1, p. 1365

COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

imaging for suspected appendicitis (article), January 1, p. 71

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

treatment of edema (article), June 1, p. 2111

CONJUNCTIVAL ICTERUS

use of the term conjunctival icterus instead of scleral icterus (let), January 1, p. 49

CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE

treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (let), March 1, p. 861

CONTRACEPTION

hormonal contraceptives and weight gain (coch briefs), January 1, p. 68

insertion and removal of intrauterine devices (article), January 1, p. 95

CORNEAL ABRASION

missed subtarsal foreign body in patient presenting with ocular injury (let), May 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050515/lettersonline.html)

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

linking the hospital and the office in cardiovascular secondary prevention (ed), February 1, p. 430

the vitamin E saga: lessons in patient-oriented evidence (ed), June 1, p. 2052

CORONARY HEART DISEASE

aspirin use for prevention of CHD: an FP's story (let), January 15, p. 250

secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in elderly patients (article), June 15, p. 2289

treatment of cholesterol abnormalities (article), March 15, p. 1137

CORTICOSTEROIDS

iliotibial band sydrome: a common source of knee pain (prac guide), April 15, p. 1545

use of antiretrovirals to prevent HIV infection from a nonoccupational source (prac guid briefs), May 15, p. 2010

COUGH

persistent cough and worsening dyspnea (photo), May 15, p. 1984

COUNSELING

evidence-based prenatal care: part I. general prenatal care and counseling issues (article), April 1, p. 1307

COX-2 INHIBITORS

oral analgesics for acute nonspecific pain (article), March 1, p. 913

CROUP

glucocorticoids for treatment of croup (cochrane), January 1, p. 66

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

cultural diversity at the end of life: issues and guidelines for family physicians (article), February 1, p. 515

moving beyond cultural stereotypes in end-of-life decision making (ed), February 1, p. 429

CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS

resources for management of cutaneous leishmaniasis (let), February 15, p. 663

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

CDC releases recommendations for state newborn screening programs for cystic fibrosis (prac guide), April 15, p. 1605

newborn screening for cystic fibrosis: recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ed), April 15, p. 1482

CYSTIC LESIONS

a healthy woman with right upper quadrant discomfort on deep palpation (photo), June 15, p. 2353

DEATH CERTIFICATES

death certificates: let's get it right (ed), February 15, p. 652

DECISION-MAKING

defending the use of EBM and shared decision making (let), April 1, p. 1261

physicians should be trained in handling end-of-life issues (let), June 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050615/lettersonline.html)

DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS

treatment of calf deep venous thrombosis (clin inq), June 1, p. 2157

DEMENTIA

initial evaluation of the patient with suspected dementia (article), May 1, p. 1745

DEPRESSION

initial evaluation of the patient with suspected dementia (article), May 1, p. 1745

St. John's wort for depression (clin inq), April 1, p. 1375

DETOXIFICATION

ambulatory detoxification of patients with alcohol dependence (article), February 1, p. 495

DIABETES

ACS/ADA/AHA issue core recommendations for preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes (prac guide), February 15, p. 806

diabetic ketoacidosis (article), May 1, p. 1705

evaluation and prevention of diabetic neuropathy (article), June 1, p. 2123

hyperglycemic crises: improving prevention and management (ed), May 1, p. 1659

hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (article), May 1, p. 1723

IDSA releases guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot infections (prac guide), April 1, p. 1429

improving the quality of care for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (prac guid briefs), April 15, p. 1612

insulin monotherapy vs. combination therapy (coch briefs), March 1, p. 899

when should pregnant women with diabetes receive insulin? (let), January 15, p. 247

DIABETES MELLITUS

preventing the progression of diabetes mellitus (let), February 1, p. 425

DIABETIC FOOT INFECTIONS

IDSA releases guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot infections (prac guide), April 1, p. 1429

DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS

diabetic ketoacidosis (article), May 1, p. 1705

hyperglycemic crises: improving prevention and management (ed), May 1, p. 1659

DIABETIC NEUROPATHY

evaluation and prevention of diabetic neuropathy (article), June 1, p. 2123

DIAPHRAGMS

contact information needed for manufacturers of diaphragms (let), January 15, p. 248

DIARRHEA

Clostridium difficile--associated diarrhea (article), March 1, p. 921

intravenous fluids for children with gastroenteritis (clin inq), January 1, p. 121

traveler's diarrhea (article), June 1, p. 2095

DIET

benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (prac guid briefs), February 1, p. 612

vitamin D deficiency-the once and present epidemic (ed), January 15, p. 241

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

dietary supplement use in children: concerns of efficacy and safety (ed), March 15, p. 1068

DIZZINESS

treatment of vertigo (article), March 15, p. 1115

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

screening for family and intimate partner violence (ppip), May 1, p. 1759

DRUG REACTIONS

a movement disorder related to use of oxycodone (let), June 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050601/lettersonline.html)

DYSMENORRHEA

dysmenorrhea (article), January 15, p. 285

DYSPNEA

evaluation of chronic dyspnea (article), April 15, p. 1529

persistent cough and worsening dyspnea (photo), May 15, p. 1984

E. COLI INFECTION

diagnosis and mangement of acute pyelonephritis in adults (article), March 1, p. 933

EARS

measuring severity of tinnitus with a visual analog scale (let), March 1, p. 855

treatment of vertigo (article), March 15, p. 1115

treatments for persistent otitis media with effusion (clin inq), February 1, p. 529

EATING DISORDERS

off-label uses for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (let), January 1, p. 43

ECLAMPSIA

case report: late-onset eclampsia presents as bilateral cortical blindness (let), March 1, p. 856

EDEMA

treatment of edema (article), June 1, p. 2111

EFFUSION

treatments for persistent otitis media with effusion (clin inq), February 1, p. 529

ELDERLY

cultural diversity at the end of life: issues and guidelines for family physicians (article), February 1, p. 515

management of hypertension in older persons (article), February 1, p. 469

physicians should be trained in handling end-of-life issues (let), June 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050615/lettersonline.html)

EMERGENCY CARE

pain and anxiety treatment in children during emergencies (prac guid briefs), February 15, p. 810

END-OF-LIFE

cultural diversity at the end of life: issues and guidelines for family physicians (article), February 1, p. 515

physicians should be trained in handling end-of-life issues (let), June 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050615/lettersonline.html)

END-OF-LIFE CARE

moving beyond cultural stereotypes in end-of-life decision making (ed), February 1, p. 429

ENVENOMATION

health issues for surfers (article), June 15, p. 2313

EPIDURAL ANALGESIA

effects of discontinuing epidurals in late labor (coch briefs), April 1, p. 1303

EPILEPSY

guidelines for prescribing antiepileptic drugs (prac guid briefs), January 15, p. 384

EPISTAXIS

management of epistaxis (article), January 15, p. 305

ESZOPICLONE

eszopiclone (Lunestra) for treatment of transient and chronic insomnia (steps), June 15, p. 2359

EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE

defending the use of EBM and shared decision making (let), April 1, p. 1261

FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY

personalizing prevention: the U.S. surgeon general's family history initative (ed), January 1, p. 36

FAMILY MEDICINE

the family physician workforce: quality, not quantity (ed), June 15, p. 2248

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

the future of family medicine project: embracing the future- (ed), January 1, p. 35

FAMILY PHYSICIANS

family physicians and the primary care physicians workforce in 2004 (policy), June 15, p. 2260

FAMILY PRACTICE

the future of family medicine project: embracing the future- (ed), January 1, p. 35

FATIGUE

evaluation of the patient with muscle weakness (article), April 1, p. 1327

FEET

evaluation and prevention of diabetic neuropathy (article), June 1, p. 2123

FERTILIZATION

assisted reproductive technology statistics (prac guid briefs), February 1, p. 615

FIBROIDS

fibroids (uterine myomatosis, leiomyomas) (bmj), May 1, p. 1753

FISH OIL

benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (prac guid briefs), February 1, p. 612

FOOD ALLERGY

urticaria following intentional ingestion of cicadas (let), June 1, p. 2048

FOODBORNE ILLNESS

traveler's diarrhea (article), June 1, p. 2095

FOOT

an ulcerating foot lesion (photo), March 15, p. 1175

FOOT ULCER

IDSA releases guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot infections (prac guide), April 1, p. 1429

FOREIGN TRAVEL

traveler's diarrhea (article), June 1, p. 2095

FRACTURES

fracture prevention in postmenopausal women (bmj), June 1, p. 2151

GASTROENTERITIS

intravenous fluids for children with gastroenteritis (clin inq), January 1, p. 121

GASTROESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS

comparison of short-term treatments for GERD (coch briefs), April 1, p. 1303

GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX

treating GER in children younger than two years (coch briefs), June 1, p. 2091

GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

comparison of short-term treatments for GERD (coch briefs), April 1, p. 1303

updated ACG guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of GERD (prac guide), June 15, p. 2376

GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING

diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding in adults (article), April 1, p. 1339

GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER

clarifications on patients presenting with jaundice (let), February 1, p. 425

efficacy of antioxidants in GI cancer prevention (coch briefs), February 1, p. 465

GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

ACG releases updated practice guidelines for ulcerative colitis in adults (prac guide), February 1, p. 604

Clostridium difficile--associated diarrhea (article), March 1, p. 921

comparison of short-term treatments for GERD (coch briefs), April 1, p. 1303

diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding in adults (article), April 1, p. 1339

traveler's diarrhea (article), June 1, p. 2095

updated ACG guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of GERD (prac guide), June 15, p. 2376

GERIATRICS

initial evaluation of the patient with suspected dementia (article), May 1, p. 1745

GLUCOCORTICOIDS

glucocorticoids for treatment of croup (cochrane), January 1, p. 66

GONORRHEA

hemorrhagic pustules, tenosynovitis, and arthritis (photo), February 1, p. 534

GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS

prevention of group B streptococcal disease in the newborn (article), March 1, p. 903

GROUP C STREPTOCOCCUS

antibiotic use for streptococcal pharyngitis groups C and G (let), June 1, p. 2050

GROUP G STREPTOCOCCUS

antibiotic use for streptococcal pharyngitis groups C and G (let), June 1, p. 2050

GUIDELINES

AHRQ releases practice guidelines for celiac disease screening (prac guide), May 1, p. 1814

evidence-based guidelines for neuroimaging in patients with nonacute headache (prac guide), March 15, p. 1219

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, united states, 2005 (prac guide), January 1, p. 188

HAND

tiny, skin-colored papules on the arms and hands (photo), January 15, p. 343

HEADACHE

anticonvulsant medications for migraine prevention (cochrane), May 1, p. 1699

evidence-based guidelines for neuroimaging in patients with nonacute headache (prac guide), March 15, p. 1219

management of cluster headache (article), February 15, p. 717

treatment of migraine headache in children and adolescents (prac guid briefs), March 1, p. 1019

HEARING

measuring severity of tinnitus with a visual analog scale (let), March 1, p. 855

HEART ARRHYTHMIA

medication guide for amiodarone (prac guid briefs), April 1, p. 1434

HEART DISEASE

benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (prac guid briefs), February 1, p. 612

diagnostic approach to palpitations (article), February 15, p. 743

indications and recommendations for pacemaker therapy (article), April 15, p. 1563

the vitamin E saga: lessons in patient-oriented evidence (ed), June 1, p. 2052

HEART FAILURE

evaluation of chronic dyspnea (article), April 15, p. 1529

HEART RATE

diagnostic approach to palpitations (article), February 15, p. 743

HEARTBURN

updated ACG guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of GERD (prac guide), June 15, p. 2376

HEAT EXHAUSTION

management of heatstroke and heat exhaustion (article), June 1, p. 2133

HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES

management of heatstroke and heat exhaustion (article), June 1, p. 2133

HEATSTROKE

management of heatstroke and heat exhaustion (article), June 1, p. 2133

HEMOLYSIS

clarifications on patients presenting with jaundice (let), February 1, p. 425

hemolytic anemia manifesting as improved A1C values (let), April 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050401/lettersonline.html)

HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA

hemolytic anemia manifesting as improved A1C values (let), April 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050401/lettersonline.html)

HEMORRHAGE

diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding in adults (article), April 1, p. 1339

HEPATITIS

mildly elevated liver transaminase levels in the asymptomatic patient (article), March 15, p. 1105

other FDA advisories (prac guid briefs), June 1, p. 2205

HEPATITIS C

benefit vs. harm of treatment of chronic hepatitis C (let), April 15, p. 1489

screenning for hepatitis C in adults (ppip), March 1, p. 955

HERBAL MEDICINE

dietary supplement use in children: concerns of efficacy and safety (ed), March 15, p. 1068

St. John's wort for depression (clin inq), April 1, p. 1375

HERPES

a painless red nodule (photo), February 15, p. 768

genital herpes mimicked by smallpox vaccination exposure (let), June 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050615/lettersonline.html)

HERPES ZOSTER

treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (prac guid briefs), February 15, p. 808

HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA

Marjolin's ulcer in chronic hidradenitis suppurativa (let), May 1, p. 1652

HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS

treatment of cholesterol abnormalities (article), March 15, p. 1137

HIV

advise sexually active patients to consider HIV testing (let), June 15, p. 2254

HIV testing on demand (curb con), May 1, p. 1823

use of antiretrovirals to prevent HIV infection from a nonoccupational source (prac guid briefs), May 15, p. 2010

HIV TESTING

advise sexually active patients to consider HIV testing (let), June 15, p. 2254

HIV testing on demand (curb con), May 1, p. 1823

HOME HEALTH CARE

AAP recommends caring for children with special needs at home (prac guid briefs), June 1, p. 2206

HORMONE THERAPY

fibroids (uterine myomatosis, leiomyomas) (bmj), May 1, p. 1753

HOSPITALIZATION

guidelines for pediatric intermediate care (prac guid briefs), January 15, p. 386

undiagnosed vitamin d deficiency in the hospitalized patient (article), January 15, p. 299

HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA

neonatal jaundice (bmj), March 1, p. 947

HYPERGLYCEMIA

diabetic ketoacidosis (article), May 1, p. 1705

hyperglycemic crises: improving prevention and management (ed), May 1, p. 1659

HYPEROSMOLAR HYPERGLYCEMIC STATE

hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (article), May 1, p. 1723

HYPERPARATHYROIDISM

alternative to the traditional bilateral neck exploration (let), April 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050401/lettersonline.html)

vitamin D insufficiency as a cause of hyperparathyroidism (let), January 1, p. 46

HYPERTENSION

ACCP guidelines for pulmonary arterial hypertension (prac guide), January 15, p. 383

antiplatelet therapy and anticoagulation in patients with hypertension (cochrane), March 1, p. 897

blood pressure measurement in public places (ed), March 1, p. 851

case report: late-onset eclampsia presents as bilateral cortical blindness (let), March 1, p. 856

improving adherence to treatment for hypertension (cochrane), June 1, p. 2089

improving the quality of care for patients with hypertension (prac guid briefs), May 15, p. 2008

management of hypertension in older persons (article), February 1, p. 469

report on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure in children and adolescents (prac guide), March 1, p. 1014

HYPERTHRYOIDISM

screening for thyroid disease (ppip), April 1, p. 1369

HYPOTHYROIDISM

management of subclinical hypothyroidism (clin inq), May 1, p. 1763

screening for thyroid disease (ppip), April 1, p. 1369

IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

screening for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents: recommendation statement (uspstf), May 15, p. 1975

ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME

iliotibial band sydrome: a common source of knee pain (prac guide), April 15, p. 1545

IMAGING

imaging for suspected appendicitis (article), January 1, p. 71

IMMUNIZATION

recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, united states, 2005 (prac guide), January 1, p. 188

travel immunizations: benfits and precautions (let), June 15, p. 2254

IMMUNODEFICIENCY

a painless red nodule (photo), February 15, p. 768

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

availability of 24-hour clinician information line and addition of topics (prac guid briefs), March 1, p. 1020

evidence-based prenatal care: Part II. third-trimester care and prevention of infectious diseases (article), April 15, p. 1555

INFLAMMATION

Marjolin's ulcer in chronic hidradenitis suppurativa (let), May 1, p. 1652

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

ACG releases updated practice guidelines for ulcerative colitis in adults (prac guide), February 1, p. 604

INSECT BITES

insect bite reveals botfly myiasis in an older woman (let), April 1, p. 1262

INSOMNIA

eszopiclone (Lunestra) for treatment of transient and chronic insomnia (steps), June 15, p. 2359

INSULIN

insulin monotherapy vs. combination therapy (coch briefs), March 1, p. 899

when should pregnant women with diabetes receive insulin? (let), January 15, p. 247

INSULIN RESISTANCE

preventing the progression of diabetes mellitus (let), February 1, p. 425

INTRAUTERINE DEVICE

insertion and removal of intrauterine devices (article), January 1, p. 95

INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS

intravenous fluids for children with gastroenteritis (clin inq), January 1, p. 121

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

irritable bowel syndrome (bmj), February 1, p. 525

JAUNDICE

clarifications on patients presenting with jaundice (let), February 1, p. 425

use of the term conjunctival icterus instead of scleral icterus (let), January 1, p. 49

KAPOSI'S SARCOMA

a painless red nodule (photo), February 15, p. 768

KIDNEY DISEASE

treatment of edema (article), June 1, p. 2111

KIDNEYS

urinalysis: a comprehensive review (article), March 15, p. 1153

KNEE

evaluating the patient with a knee injury (poc), March 15, p. 1169

KNEE PAIN

evaluating the patient with a knee injury (poc), March 15, p. 1169

iliotibial band sydrome: a common source of knee pain (prac guide), April 15, p. 1545

LABOR

effects of discontinuing epidurals in late labor (coch briefs), April 1, p. 1303

LABOR INDUCTION

management of pregnancy beyond 40 weeks' gestation (article), May 15, p. 1935

LEG PAIN

evaluating the patient with a knee injury (poc), March 15, p. 1169

LEG ULCER

venous leg ulcers (bmj), April 1, p. 1365

LESIONS

a painless red nodule (photo), February 15, p. 768

yellowish, verrucous lesions on the scalp (photo), March 1, p. 961

LICHEN NITIDUS

tiny, skin-colored papules on the arms and hands (photo), January 15, p. 343

LIFE-THREATENING EVENT

evaluation and management of apparent life-threatening events in children (article), June 15, p. 2301

LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in elderly patients (article), June 15, p. 2289

LIGAMENT INJURIES

evaluating the patient with a knee injury (poc), March 15, p. 1169

LIVER DISEASE

a healthy woman with right upper quadrant discomfort on deep palpation (photo), June 15, p. 2353

benefit vs. harm of treatment of chronic hepatitis C (let), April 15, p. 1489

mildly elevated liver transaminase levels in the asymptomatic patient (article), March 15, p. 1105

neonatal jaundice (bmj), March 1, p. 947

LOW BACK PAIN

primary care intervention to prevent low back pain in adults: recommendation statement (uspstf), June 15, p. 2337

spinal manipulative therapy for low back pain (cochrane), February 1, p. 464

LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS

treatment of cholesterol abnormalities (article), March 15, p. 1137

LUNG CANCER

lung cancer screening: recommendation statement (uspstf), March 15, p. 1165

LUNG DISEASE

childhood asthma: treatment update (article), May 15, p. 1959

LYME DISEASE

tick-borne disease (article), June 15, p. 2323

LYMPHOGRANULOMA VENEREUM

lymphogranuloma venereum among men who have sex with men (prac guid briefs), March 15, p. 1222

LYMPHOMA

persistent cough and worsening dyspnea (photo), May 15, p. 1984

MANIA

FDA warns against off-label use of antipsychotic drugs (prac guid briefs), June 1, p. 2205

MARJOLIN'S ULCER

an elderly woman with a non-healing ulcer (photo), June 1, p. 2163

Marjolin's ulcer in chronic hidradenitis suppurativa (let), May 1, p. 1652

MEDICAL ETHICS

is this patient really incompetent? (curb con), January 1, p. 198

MEN'S HEALTH

procedural advice for performing anal pap smears (let), May 15, p. 1874

the liability of giving patients a choice: shared decision making and prostate cancer (ed), May 15, p. 1871

treatment options for prostate cancer: evaluating the evidence (article), May 15, p. 1915

MENIERE'S DISEASE

treatment of vertigo (article), March 15, p. 1115

MENOPAUSE

fibroids (uterine myomatosis, leiomyomas) (bmj), May 1, p. 1753

MENSTRUATION

dysmenorrhea (article), January 15, p. 285

METABOLIC SYNDROME

definition of metabolic syndrome (prac guid briefs), January 1, p. 193

METHADONE

methadone treatment for pain states (article), April 1, p. 1353

MIGRAINE

anticonvulsant medications for migraine prevention (cochrane), May 1, p. 1699

evidence-based guidelines for neuroimaging in patients with nonacute headache (prac guide), March 15, p. 1219

treatment of migraine headache in children and adolescents (prac guid briefs), March 1, p. 1019

MINORITIES

cultural diversity at the end of life: issues and guidelines for family physicians (article), February 1, p. 515

MORTALITY DATA

death certificates: let's get it right (ed), February 15, p. 652

MULTIPLE MYELOMA

understanding and interpreting serum protein electrophoresis (article), January 1, p. 105

MUSCLE WEAKNESS

evaluation of the patient with muscle weakness (article), April 1, p. 1327

NAILS

management of traumatic subungual hematoma (let), March 1, p. 856

NASAL DISORDERS

management of epistaxis (article), January 15, p. 305

NECK PAIN

neck pain (bmj), January 1, p. 117

NEONATAL JAUNDICE

neonatal jaundice (bmj), March 1, p. 947

NERVE DISORDERS

evaluation and prevention of diabetic neuropathy (article), June 1, p. 2123

NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS

evidence-based guidelines for neuroimaging in patients with nonacute headache (prac guide), March 15, p. 1219

NEWBORN

a newborn with an umbilical mass (photo), April 15, p. 1590

CDC releases recommendations for state newborn screening programs for cystic fibrosis (prac guide), April 15, p. 1605

maneuver to deliver newborns with shoulder dystocia (let), June 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050601/lettersonline.html)

newborn screening for cystic fibrosis: recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ed), April 15, p. 1482

prevention of group B streptococcal disease in the newborn (article), March 1, p. 903

NEWBORNS

neonatal jaundice (bmj), March 1, p. 947

NSAIDS

oral analgesics for acute nonspecific pain (article), March 1, p. 913

NUTRITION

undiagnosed vitamin d deficiency in the hospitalized patient (article), January 15, p. 299

vitamin D deficiency-the once and present epidemic (ed), January 15, p. 241

OBESITY

DVDs on childhood overweight and obesity (prac guid briefs), January 1, p. 197

population based strategy to reverse the obesity epidemic (let), April 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050415/lettersonline.html)

OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

treating children with obstructive sleep apnea (let), April 15, p. 1490

treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (let), March 1, p. 861

OFF-LABEL USES

off-label uses for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (let), January 1, p. 43

OFFICE PROCEDURES

management of traumatic subungual hematoma (let), March 1, p. 856

OLDER PERSONS

secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in elderly patients (article), June 15, p. 2289

OMALIZLUMAB

omalizumab (Xolair) for treatment of asthma (steps), January 15, p. 341

OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (prac guid briefs), February 1, p. 612

benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (prac guid briefs), January 15, p. 387

OPHTHALMOLOGY

missed subtarsal foreign body in patient presenting with ocular injury (let), May 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050515/lettersonline.html)

OPIATES

methadone treatment for pain states (article), April 1, p. 1353

ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES

ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel (Seasonale) for oral contraception (steps), April 15, p. 1581

OTITIS EXTERNA

health issues for surfers (article), June 15, p. 2313

OTITIS MEDIA

AHRQ data on antibiotic use in children with otitis media (prac guid briefs), June 15, p. 2382

treatments for persistent otitis media with effusion (clin inq), February 1, p. 529

OVARIAN CANCER

screening for ovarian cancer: recommendation statement (uspstf), February 15, p. 759

OVERWEIGHT

DVDs on childhood overweight and obesity (prac guid briefs), January 1, p. 197

population based strategy to reverse the obesity epidemic (let), April 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050415/lettersonline.html)

OXYCODONE

a movement disorder related to use of oxycodone (let), June 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050601/lettersonline.html)

PACEMAKER THERAPY

indications and recommendations for pacemaker therapy (article), April 15, p. 1563

PAIN

management of cluster headache (article), February 15, p. 717

methadone treatment for pain states (article), April 1, p. 1353

oral analgesics for acute nonspecific pain (article), March 1, p. 913

pain and anxiety treatment in children during emergencies (prac guid briefs), February 15, p. 810

PALPITATIONS

diagnostic approach to palpitations (article), February 15, p. 743

PANCREATIC CANCER

clarifications on patients presenting with jaundice (let), February 1, p. 425

PANIC DISORDER

treatment of panic disorder (article), February 15, p. 733

PARASITES

resources for management of cutaneous leishmaniasis (let), February 15, p. 663

PARVOVIRUS B19

exposure to parvovirus B19 presenting as acute arthralgia (let), June 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050601/lettersonline.html)

PATIENT AUTONOMY

patient autonomy: reflections from a developing country (let), April 1, p. 1261

PATIENT COMPLIANCE

improving adherence to treatment for hypertension (cochrane), June 1, p. 2089

PATIENT RIGHTS

is this patient really incompetent? (curb con), January 1, p. 198

patient autonomy: reflections from a developing country (let), April 1, p. 1261

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

IDSA releases guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot infections (prac guide), April 1, p. 1429

PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE

treatment of cholesterol abnormalities (article), March 15, p. 1137

PESTICIDES

health problems associated with exposure to pesticides (let), June 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050601/lettersonline.html)

PHARMACOTHERAPY

is pharmacotherapy useful in social phobia? (coch briefs), May 1, p. 1700

PHARYNGITIS

diagnosis and treatment of group A pharyngitis strep (let), March 15, p. 1064

PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

patient autonomy: reflections from a developing country (let), April 1, p. 1261

patients' "wants" should not determine decision-making (let), February 15, p. 663

physicians should be trained in handling end-of-life issues (let), June 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050615/lettersonline.html)

the liability of giving patients a choice: shared decision making and prostate cancer (ed), May 15, p. 1871

PITUITARY TUMOR

"my rings won't fit anymore" (photo), May 1, p. 1766

PORPHYRIA CUTANEA TARDA

glowing teeth (photo), January 1, p. 123

POST-TERM PREGNANCY

management of pregnancy beyond 40 weeks' gestation (article), May 15, p. 1935

POSTHERPETIC NEURALGIA

treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (prac guid briefs), February 15, p. 808

POSTPARTUM

case report: late-onset eclampsia presents as bilateral cortical blindness (let), March 1, p. 856

PREGNANCY

cesarean and vaginal birth after previous cesarean delivery (prac guid briefs), May 1, p. 1820

effects of discontinuing epidurals in late labor (coch briefs), April 1, p. 1303

evidence-based prenatal care: part I. general prenatal care and counseling issues (article), April 1, p. 1307

evidence-based prenatal care: Part II. third-trimester care and prevention of infectious diseases (article), April 15, p. 1555

management of pregnancy beyond 40 weeks' gestation (article), May 15, p. 1935

maneuver to deliver newborns with shoulder dystocia (let), June 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050601/lettersonline.html)

prenatal care: examining the evidence for an evolving paradigm (ed), April 1, p. 1264

pruritic rash during pregnancy (photo), April 1, p. 1380

screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria: recommendation statement (uspstf), April 15, p. 1575

should asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis be treated? (let), May 1, p. 1652

umbilical cord clamping in preterm infants (coch briefs), June 1, p. 2091

use of beta agonists in preterm labor (coch briefs), March 1, p. 899

when should pregnant women with diabetes receive insulin? (let), January 15, p. 247

PRENATAL CARE

evidence-based prenatal care: part I. general prenatal care and counseling issues (article), April 1, p. 1307

evidence-based prenatal care: Part II. third-trimester care and prevention of infectious diseases (article), April 15, p. 1555

prenatal care: examining the evidence for an evolving paradigm (ed), April 1, p. 1264

PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION

family physicians and the primary care physicians workforce in 2004 (policy), June 15, p. 2260

PRETERM LABOR

use of beta agonists in preterm labor (coch briefs), March 1, p. 899

PREVENTION

personalizing prevention: the U.S. surgeon general's family history initative (ed), January 1, p. 36

primary care intervention to prevent low back pain in adults: recommendation statement (uspstf), June 15, p. 2337

PREVENTIVE HEALTH

ACS/ADA/AHA issue core recommendations for preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes (prac guide), February 15, p. 806

care of cancer survivors (article), February 15, p. 699

population based strategy to reverse the obesity epidemic (let), April 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050415/lettersonline.html)

secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in elderly patients (article), June 15, p. 2289

the liability of giving patients a choice: shared decision making and prostate cancer (ed), May 15, p. 1871

PRIMARY CARE WORK FORCE

the family physician workforce: quality, not quantity (ed), June 15, p. 2248

PROPHYLAXIS

prevention of group B streptococcal disease in the newborn (article), March 1, p. 903

PROSTATE CANCER

defending the use of EBM and shared decision making (let), April 1, p. 1261

the liability of giving patients a choice: shared decision making and prostate cancer (ed), May 15, p. 1871

treatment options for prostate cancer: evaluating the evidence (article), May 15, p. 1915

PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS

comparison of short-term treatments for GERD (coch briefs), April 1, p. 1303

PRURITIC FOLLICULITIS

pruritic rash during pregnancy (photo), April 1, p. 1380

PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION

ACCP guidelines for pulmonary arterial hypertension (prac guide), January 15, p. 383

RASH

pruritic rash during pregnancy (photo), April 1, p. 1380

tick-borne disease (article), June 15, p. 2323

treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (prac guid briefs), February 15, p. 808

urticaria following intentional ingestion of cicadas (let), June 1, p. 2048

RECTAL BLEEDING

diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding in adults (article), April 1, p. 1339

REPRODUCTION

assisted reproductive technology statistics (prac guid briefs), February 1, p. 615

RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS

delaying antibiotics for respiratory infections (coch briefs), February 1, p. 466

ROTATOR CUFF TEARS

diagnosing rotator cuff tears (poc), April 15, p. 1587

SALIVATION

atropine and scopolamine for the treatment of sialorrhea (let), May 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050515/lettersonline.html)

SCALP

yellowish, verrucous lesions on the scalp (photo), March 1, p. 961

SCARLET FEVER

evaluation of poststreptococcal illness (article), May 15, p. 1949

SCHIZOPHRENIA

FDA warns against off-label use of antipsychotic drugs (prac guid briefs), June 1, p. 2205

SCREENING

advise sexually active patients to consider HIV testing (let), June 15, p. 2254

AHRQ releases practice guidelines for celiac disease screening (prac guide), May 1, p. 1814

American Cancer Society releases annual guidelines for the early detection of cancer (prac guide), June 1, p. 2202

CDC releases recommendations for state newborn screening programs for cystic fibrosis (prac guide), April 15, p. 1605

colorectal cancer screening (clin inq), March 1, p. 959

lung cancer screening: recommendation statement (uspstf), March 15, p. 1165

newborn screening for cystic fibrosis: recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ed), April 15, p. 1482

screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (ppip), June 1, p. 2154

screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm: recommendation statement (uspstf), June 1, p. 2144

screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria: recommendation statement (uspstf), April 15, p. 1575

screening for family and intimate partner violence (ppip), May 1, p. 1759

screening for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents: recommendation statement (uspstf), May 15, p. 1975

screening for ovarian cancer: recommendation statement (uspstf), February 15, p. 759

screening for thyroid disease (ppip), April 1, p. 1369

SEDATION

procedural sedation in the acute care setting (article), January 1, p. 85

SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS

antidepressants and smoking cessation (coch briefs), January 1, p. 67

is pharmacotherapy useful in social phobia? (coch briefs), May 1, p. 1700

off-label uses for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (let), January 1, p. 43

treatment of panic disorder (article), February 15, p. 733

SERUM PROTEIN DISORDERS

understanding and interpreting serum protein electrophoresis (article), January 1, p. 105

SERUM PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS

understanding and interpreting serum protein electrophoresis (article), January 1, p. 105

SEXUAL HISTORY

procedural advice for performing anal pap smears (let), May 15, p. 1874

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE

advise sexually active patients to consider HIV testing (let), June 15, p. 2254

HIV testing on demand (curb con), May 1, p. 1823

lymphogranuloma venereum among men who have sex with men (prac guid briefs), March 15, p. 1222

other FDA advisories (prac guid briefs), June 1, p. 2205

screenning for hepatitis C in adults (ppip), March 1, p. 955

use of antiretrovirals to prevent HIV infection from a nonoccupational source (prac guid briefs), May 15, p. 2010

SHOULDER DISORDERS

diagnosing rotator cuff tears (poc), April 15, p. 1587

SHOULDER DYSTOCIA

maneuver to deliver newborns with shoulder dystocia (let), June 1 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050601/lettersonline.html)

SIALORRHEA

atropine and scopolamine for the treatment of sialorrhea (let), May 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050515/lettersonline.html)

SIDS

evaluation and management of apparent life-threatening events in children (article), June 15, p. 2301

SINUS DISORDERS

case report: Wegener's granulomatosis presents as pulmonary infection (let), March 15, p. 1062

SKIN

evaluation and prevention of diabetic neuropathy (article), June 1, p. 2123

SKIN CONDITIONS

pruritic rash during pregnancy (photo), April 1, p. 1380

SKIN DISORDERS

a painless red nodule (photo), February 15, p. 768

resources for management of cutaneous leishmaniasis (let), February 15, p. 663

yellowish, verrucous lesions on the scalp (photo), March 1, p. 961

SKIN LESIONS

an ulcerating foot lesion (photo), March 15, p. 1175

glowing teeth (photo), January 1, p. 123

hemorrhagic pustules, tenosynovitis, and arthritis (photo), February 1, p. 534

insect bite reveals botfly myiasis in an older woman (let), April 1, p. 1262

lymphogranuloma venereum among men who have sex with men (prac guid briefs), March 15, p. 1222

tick-borne disease (article), June 15, p. 2323

tiny, skin-colored papules on the arms and hands (photo), January 15, p. 343

SLEEP DISORDERS

eszopiclone (Lunestra) for treatment of transient and chronic insomnia (steps), June 15, p. 2359

treating children with obstructive sleep apnea (let), April 15, p. 1490

treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (let), March 1, p. 861

SMALLPOX VACCINATION

genital herpes mimicked by smallpox vaccination exposure (let), June 15 (available online: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050615/lettersonline.html)

SMOKING CESSATION

antidepressants and smoking cessation (coch briefs), January 1, p. 67

SOCIAL PHOBIA

is pharmacotherapy useful in social phobia? (coch briefs), May 1, p. 1700

SPECIAL NEEDS

AAP recommends caring for children with special needs at home (prac guid briefs), June 1, p. 2206

SPINAL MANIPULATION

spinal manipulative therapy for low back pain (cochrane), February 1, p. 464

SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

an ulcerating foot lesion (photo), March 15, p. 1175

Marjolin's ulcer in chronic hidradenitis suppurativa (let), May 1, p. 1652

ST. JOHN'S WORT

St. John's wort for depression (clin inq), April 1, p. 1375

STREPTOCOCCAL PHARYNGITIS

antibiotic use for streptococcal pharyngitis groups C and G (let), June 1, p. 2050

diagnosis and treatment of group A pharyngitis strep (let), March 15, p. 1064