Volume 74 Index

July to December 2006

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

abdominal pain abuse acamprostate accidental injuries Accutane ACE inhibitor therapy acip acog acquired immunodeficiency syndrome acute coronary syndrome acute illness acute pain addiction adolescents adverse effects age alcohol abuse alcohol dependence alcoholism allergies alternative therapy Alzheimer's disease anemia ankle sprain antibiotic resistance antibiotics anticholinergic medications antidepressant discontinuation syndrome antidepressant therapy antidepressants antiinflammatories antimicrobial agents antimicrobial resistance antioxidants antiphospholipid syndrome antipsychotic drugs assisted living asthma athletes autism avian influenza back pain bacterial infection bacteriuria behavior behavioral problems beta agonists beta blockers birth control birth defects bisexual blood disease blood pressure blood tests body mass index bone disease bone fracture bowel movements brain BRCA breast cancer breastfeeding breathing problems burns cancer car safety seats cardiac problems cardiology cardiovascular disease carriers centers for disease control and prevention cervical cancer cervical cytology chemotherapy chest pain childhood obesity children children's health cholinesterase chronic conditions chronic constipation chronic infection chronic liver failure chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseee chronic pain cirrhosis clinical decisions cocaine colorectal cancer colorectal screening community-acquired pneumonia comorbidity confidentiality congenital megacolon congestive heart failure constipation continuing medical education contraception contraceptives COPD corneal abrasion corticosteroids counseling creatinine crisis management cysts decision-making dementia depression dermatitis dermatology dermoid cyst developmental delay developmental dysplasia of the hip diabetes diabetes mellitus diabetic neuropathy diagnosis diarrhea diet digoxin disability discrimination drug abuse drug interactions drug reactions dyslipidemia dyspepsia dysplasia dyspnea

e. coli infection ear canal ear infections elderly electrocardiography emergencies emotional distress end-of-life care endometrial biopsy endometrial cancer endometriosis epidemiology episiotomy erythema multiforme exercise exercise stress test eye eyewear familial mediterranean fever family physician family practice food poisoning fractures gait disturbance gastroenteritis gastroenterology gastroesophageal disorders gastrointestinal disorders gender dysphoria genetic disease genetic mutation genetics giant cell arteritis glucose glucose tolerance granuloma granuloma annulare grover's disease guidelines gynecology head injury headache health care health care policy health care professional health care services health insurance heart failure hemangiomas hemolytic uremic syndrome hemorrhoidectomy hemorrhoids hepatitis C herpes hidradenitis suppurativa high-fiber diet hip dislocation hip dysplasia hirschsprung's disease homeless hormonal contraception hormone therapy hpv human immunodeficiency virus hypertension IBS imaging immune system immunization infants infection inflammation inflammatory conditions influenza inhalers inhibitors inpatient care insulin Internet intervention iron deficiency irritable bowel syndrome joint disorder Kawasaki disease kidney stones knee pain labor induction language development language screening laxatives learning disabilities leishmaniasis lesbian lesions levonorgestrel intrauterine system lidocaine lifestyle modification literacy issues liver disease liver failure loss of pregnancy low back pain lymphadenopathy macular degeneration malnutrition manning criteria medical information medication medicolegal issues men's health meningococcal conjugate vaccine meningococcal disease menopause menstrual disorders mental health mental illness metabolic syndrome mexiletine migraine miscarriage molluscum contagiosum mood disorder mortality data mumps musculoskeletal disorders musculoskeletal pain natriuretic peptides neck injuries neonates nephrolithiasis nephropathy

neuralgia neuroendocrine system neurologic disorders neuropathic pain newborn nicotine dependence noncontraceptive uses NSAIDs nutrition obesity older persons oncology opioids oral analgesics organ transplant osteoarthropathy osteoporosis otitis externa outbreak outpatient care ovarian cancer overactice bladder syndrome pad pain pain management pandemic papules parenting Parkinson's disease patching patient care pectoral muscle pediatrics perianal sinuses perimenopause peripheral arterial disease pertussis physical examination physician-patient relationship physician-patient relationships pneumomediastinum pneumonia poland's syndrome polymyalgia rheumatica postmenopause preconception health care pregnancy premature rupture of membranes prescription guidelines preterm labor prevention preventive care preventive health prophylaxis prostate prostatitis puberty public health quality of life rash religious beliefs renal disease renal failure reproductive health respiratory disorders rheumatic illness rickets rome I criteria rotavirus scalp scaling screening scrotal pain seasonal affective disorder seborrheic dermatitis self-diagnosis sexual orientation sexually transmitted disease sickle cell disease skin conditions skin disorders skin infection skin lesions skin reactions skin tests smallpox smoking cessation speech delay spirituality sports medicine statins sterilization strength training streptococcal infection stroke sudden infant death syndrome surgery symptomatic management syncope terminal illness testicular torsion tissue masses tobacco toddlers transgender transient ischemic attack treatment tuberculosis tumor type 1 diabetes ultrasonography unexpected pregnancy upper respiratory infection urinary calculi urinary incontinence urinary tract infection uspstf vaccination vaccines vaginal delivery vaginitis vasculitis vasectomy ventricular arrhythmia ventricular tachycardia victimization violence visual impairment vitamin D deficiency weight gain women's health wrist

ABDOMINAL PAIN

diagnosis of acute abdominal pain in older patients (article), November 1, p. 1537

ABUSE

cdc reports prevalence of dating violence in high school students (prac guid briefs), November 1, p. 1639

ACAMPROSTATE

acamprosate (campral) for treatment of alcoholism (steps), August 15, p. 645

ACCIDENTAL INJURIES

prevention of unintentional childhood injuries (article), December 1, p. 1864

ACCUTANE

acip recommends hpv vaccination, second dose or varicella vaccine (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 512

ACE INHIBITOR THERAPY

antihypertensive agents for prevention of diabetic nephropathy (cochrane), July 1, p. 77

ACIP

acip releases 2006-2007 influenza vaccination recommendations (prac guide), August 15, p. 673

ACOG

acog releases guidelines for management of endometrial cancer (prac guide), August 1, p. 504

ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME

the changing role of family physicians in hiv care (let), November 15, p. 1683

ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME

relationship between cocaine use and cardiovascular events (let), October 1, p. 1095

ACUTE ILLNESS

partnership for prevention ranks preventive services (prac guide), November 15, p. 1787

ACUTE PAIN

acute chest pain in an adolscent (photo), August 1, p. 473

ADDICTION

cdc reports on tobacco use in adolescents (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1048

interventions to facilitate smoking cessation (article), July 15, p. 262

ADOLESCENTS

acip recommends hpv vaccination, second dose or varicella vaccine (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 512

acute chest pain in an adolscent (photo), August 1, p. 473

cdc reports on tobacco use in adolescents (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1048

cdc reports prevalence of dating violence in high school students (prac guid briefs), November 1, p. 1639

prevention of unintentional childhood injuries (article), December 1, p. 1864

preventive health counseling for adolescents (article), October 1, p. 1151

treatment of patients with literacy issues (curb con), November 1, p. 1626

ADVERSE EFFECTS

management of common opioid-induced adverse effects (article), October 15, p. 1347

AGE

antioxidants and minerals for age-related macular degeneration (coch briefs), September 1, p. 750

ALCOHOL ABUSE

medications for the treatment of alcohol dependence (let), December 1, p. 1836

ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE

acamprosate (campral) for treatment of alcoholism (steps), August 15, p. 645

medications for the treatment of alcohol dependence (let), December 1, p. 1836

ALCOHOLISM

acamprosate (campral) for treatment of alcoholism (steps), August 15, p. 645

ALLERGIES

management of grapefruit-drug interactions (article), August 15, p. 605

ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

heart failure (bmj), August 1, p. 467

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

cholinesterase inhibitors for alzheimer's disease (cochrane), September 1, p. 747

ANEMIA

sscreening for iron deficiency anemia, including iron supplementations for children and pregnant women: recommendation statement (uspstf), August 1, p. 461

ANKLE SPRAIN

acute ankle sprain: an update (article), November 15, p. 1714

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

guidelines for the use of antibiotics in acute upper respiratory tract infections (article), September 15, p. 956

ANTIBIOTICS

antibiotics for exacerbations of copd (coch briefs), September 1, p. 749

guidelines for the use of antibiotics in acute upper respiratory tract infections (article), September 15, p. 956

medication options for the treatment of cap (let), November 1, p. 1479

ANTICHOLINERGIC MEDICATIONS

newer agents for the management of overactive bladder (article), December 15, p. 2061

ANTIDEPRESSANT DISCONTINUATION SYNDROME

antidepressant discontinuation syndrome (article), August 1, p. 449

ANTIDEPRESSANT THERAPY

antidepressant discontinuation syndrome (article), August 1, p. 449

ANTIDEPRESSANTS

antidepressants in older persons (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1503

ANTIINFLAMMATORIES

acute low back pain (bmj), September 1, p. 803

ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS

cdc releases guidelines on antimicrobial agents for the treatment and postexposure prophylaxis of pertussis (prac guide), July 15, p. 333

ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE

asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults (article), September 15, p. 985

ANTIOXIDANTS

antioxidants and minerals for age-related macular degeneration (coch briefs), September 1, p. 750

ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME

diagnosis and treatment of antiphospholipid syndrome (prac guid briefs), July 1, p. 184

ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS

management of common opioid-induced adverse effects (article), October 15, p. 1347

ASSISTED LIVING

preventing burns in older patients (ed), November 15, p. 1688

ASTHMA

asthma and other wheezing disorders in children (bmj), December 1, p. 1901

beta2 agonists in the treatment of asthma (ed), July 15, p. 232

ATHLETES

acute ankle sprain: an update (article), November 15, p. 1714

management of head and neck injuries by the sideline physician (article), October 15, p. 1357

AUTISM

cdc releases report on rate of autism in the united states (prac guid briefs), December 15, p. 2124

AVIAN INFLUENZA

avian influenza: preparing for a pandemic (article), September 1, p. 783

keeping up to date on avian influenza (ed), September 1, p. 719

BACK PAIN

chronic low back pain (bmj), November 1, p. 1577

BACTERIAL INFECTION

hemolytic uremic syndrome: an emerging health risk (article), September 15, p. 991

BACTERIURIA

asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults (article), September 15, p. 985

BEHAVIOR

obesity: psychological and behavioral considerations (curb con), September 1, p. 867

BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS

treatment of patients with literacy issues (curb con), November 1, p. 1626

BETA AGONISTS

beta2 agonists in the treatment of asthma (ed), July 15, p. 232

BETA BLOCKERS

beta-blocker use in patients with COPD (cochrane), December 1, p. 1858

BIRTH CONTROL

initiating hormonal contraception (article), July 1, p. 105

BIRTH DEFECTS

hirschsprung's disease: diagnosis and management (article), October 15, p. 1319

BISEXUAL

primary care for lesbians and bisexual women (article), July 15, p. 279

BLOOD DISEASE

opportunities to improve outcomes in sickle cell disease (article), July 15, p. 303

BLOOD PRESSURE

aha and nhlbi review diagnosis and management of the metabolic syndrome (prac guide), September 15, p. 1039

BLOOD TESTS

the role of bnp testing in heart failure (article), December 1, p. 1893

BODY MASS INDEX

bmi monitoring in the management of obesity in toddlers (ed), November 1, p. 1483

nutrition in toddlers (article), November 1, p. 1527

BONE DISEASE

rickets: emerging from obscurity (ed), August 15, p. 561

rickets: not a disease of the past (article), August 15, p. 619

BONE FRACTURE

acute ankle sprain: an update (article), November 15, p. 1714

BOWEL MOVEMENTS

lubiprostone (amitiza) for chronic idiopathic constipation (steps), October 15, p. 1380

BRAIN

the role of bnp testing in heart failure (article), December 1, p. 1893

BRCA

genetic risk assessment and brca mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility (ppip), November 15, p. 1759

BREAST CANCER

genetic risk assessment and brca mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility (ppip), November 15, p. 1759

BREASTFEEDING

cds reports on racial and socioeconomic disparities in breastfeeding (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1230

BREATHING PROBLEMS

asthma and other wheezing disorders in children (bmj), December 1, p. 1901

BURNS

preventing burns in older patients (ed), November 15, p. 1688

CANCER

opioids for management of breakthrough pain in cancer patients (cochrane), December 1, p. 1855

treatment of oncologic emergencies (article), December 1, p. 1873

CAR SAFETY SEATS

cdc supports vigorons promotion of child safety restraints (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1229

clarification of guidelines for the proper use of child car seats (let), October 1, p. 1095

CARDIAC PROBLEMS

nesiritide for acute decompensated heart failure (let), October 15, p. 1279

CARDIOLOGY

aha/accf statement on the evaluation of syncope (prac guide), July 1, p. 179

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

facilitating shared decision making with patients (curb con), October 1, p. 1209

influenza vaccination for secondary prevention in cvd (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1976

kawasaki disease: summary of the american heart association guidelines (article), October 1, p. 1141

peripheral arterial disease (bmj), July 1, p. 137

preventing cardiovascular disease in women (article), October 15, p. 1331

relationship between cocaine use and cardiovascular events (let), October 1, p. 1095

the heart of women's health (ed), October 15, p. 1285

tight control of type 1 diabetes: recommendations for patients (article), September 15, p. 971

update on exercise stress testing (article), November 15, p. 1749

CARRIERS

genetic predisposition of familial mediterranean fever (let), July 1, p. 43

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

cdc reports on end-stage renal disease in patients with diabetes (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 677

cdc reports on tobacco use in adolescents (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1048

recommendations releated on influenza vaccination of health care professionals (prac guide), August 15, p. 665

CERVICAL CANCER

acog releases guidelines for managing abnormal cervical cytology and histology in adolescents (prac guide), October 15, p. 1431

CERVICAL CYTOLOGY

acog releases guidelines for managing abnormal cervical cytology and histology in adolescents (prac guide), October 15, p. 1431

CHEMOTHERAPY

treatment of oncologic emergencies (article), December 1, p. 1873

CHEST PAIN

acute chest pain in an adolscent (photo), August 1, p. 473

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

bmi monitoring in the management of obesity in toddlers (ed), November 1, p. 1483

CHILDREN

aap examines prevention of childhood obesity through lifestyle changes (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1434

acute chest pain in an adolscent (photo), August 1, p. 473

asthma and other wheezing disorders in children (bmj), December 1, p. 1901

cdc releases report on rate of autism in the united states (prac guid briefs), December 15, p. 2124

chronic musculoskeletal pain in children: part 1. initial evaluation (article), July 1, p. 115

chronic musculoskeletal pain in children: part ii. rheumatic causes (article), July 15, p. 293

evaluation of children with reading difficulties (article), December 15, p. 2079

guidelines for the use of antibiotics in acute upper respiratory tract infections (article), September 15, p. 956

influenza vaccination coverage of children in the united states (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 336

kawasaki disease: summary of the american heart association guidelines (article), October 1, p. 1141

opportunities to improve outcomes in sickle cell disease (article), July 15, p. 303

prevention of unintentional childhood injuries (article), December 1, p. 1864

promoting medication adherence in children (article), September 1, p. 793

rickets: emerging from obscurity (ed), August 15, p. 561

rickets: not a disease of the past (article), August 15, p. 619

screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (ppip), September 15, p. 1005

screening for speech and language delay in preschool children (ppip), October 15, p. 1373

sscreening for iron deficiency anemia, including iron supplementations for children and pregnant women: recommendation statement (uspstf), August 1, p. 461

vaccines for preventing influenza in healthy children (cochrane), October 1, p. 1123

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

hemolytic uremic syndrome: an emerging health risk (article), September 15, p. 991

CHOLINESTERASE

cholinesterase inhibitors for alzheimer's disease (cochrane), September 1, p. 747

CHRONIC CONDITIONS

imperative integration: medical care for older patients (policy), October 1, p. 1105

partnership for prevention ranks preventive services (prac guide), November 15, p. 1787

CHRONIC CONSTIPATION

hemorrhoids (bmj), October 1, p. 1168

CHRONIC INFECTION

treatments for chronic prostatis (clin inq), August 1, p. 475

CHRONIC LIVER FAILURE

cirrhosis and chronic liver failure: part I. diagnosis and evaluation (article), September 1, p. 756

cirrhosis and chronic liver failure: part II. complications and treatment (article), September 1, p. 767

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASEEE

antibiotics for exacerbations of copd (coch briefs), September 1, p. 749

beta-blocker use in patients with COPD (cochrane), December 1, p. 1858

CHRONIC PAIN

chronic musculoskeletal pain in children: part ii. rheumatic causes (article), July 15, p. 293

treatments for chronic prostatis (clin inq), August 1, p. 475

CIRRHOSIS

cirrhosis and chronic liver failure: part I. diagnosis and evaluation (article), September 1, p. 756

cirrhosis and chronic liver failure: part II. complications and treatment (article), September 1, p. 767

CLINICAL DECISIONS

exclusion criteria important in use of clinical decision rules (let), September 15, p. 921

COCAINE

relationship between cocaine use and cardiovascular events (let), October 1, p. 1095

COLORECTAL CANCER

cdc recommends increased awareness for colorectal screening (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1048

COLORECTAL SCREENING

cdc recommends increased awareness for colorectal screening (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1048

COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA

medication options for the treatment of cap (let), November 1, p. 1479

predicting four-year mortality risk in older adults (poc), August 15, p. 633

COMORBIDITY

obesity: psychological and behavioral considerations (curb con), September 1, p. 867

CONFIDENTIALITY

stds in patients with multiple partners: confidentiality (curb con), December 1, p. 1963

CONGENITAL MEGACOLON

hirschsprung's disease: diagnosis and management (article), October 15, p. 1319

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

syncope: initial evaluation and prognosis (poc), October 15, p. 1367

CONSTIPATION

defining and treating constipation in older adults (let), September 1, p. 715

laxatives for hemorrhoids? (coch briefs), August 1, p. 413

lubiprostone (amitiza) for chronic idiopathic constipation (steps), October 15, p. 1380

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

self-study course in epidemiology now available through cdc web site (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1976

CONTRACEPTION

physical examination before initiating hormonal contraception: what is necessary? (ed), July 1, p. 32

vasectomy: an update (article), December 15, p. 2069

CONTRACEPTIVES

risks and benefits of combination contraceptives (clin inq), December 1, p. 1915

COPD

antibiotics for exacerbations of copd (coch briefs), September 1, p. 749

CORNEAL ABRASION

patching for corneal abrasions? (coch briefs), December 1, p. 1857

CORTICOSTEROIDS

beta2 agonists in the treatment of asthma (ed), July 15, p. 232

COUNSELING

a practical guide to crisis management (article), October 1, p. 1159

discussing terminal illness with a patient (curb con), July 1, p. 175

preventive health counseling for adolescents (article), October 1, p. 1151

CREATININE

nesiritide for acute decompensated heart failure (let), October 15, p. 1279

CRISIS MANAGEMENT

a practical guide to crisis management (article), October 1, p. 1159

CYSTS

soft tissue mass over right brow (photo), July 15, p. 317

DECISION-MAKING

facilitating shared decision making with patients (curb con), October 1, p. 1209

DEMENTIA

cholinesterase inhibitors for alzheimer's disease (cochrane), September 1, p. 747

DEPRESSION

antidepressant discontinuation syndrome (article), August 1, p. 449

antidepressants in older persons (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1503

psychosocial interventions delivered by primary care physicians to patients with depression (clin inq), November 1, p. 1580

seasonal affective disorder (article), November 1, p. 1521

DERMATITIS

seborrheic dermatitis: an overview (article), July 1, p. 125

DERMATOLOGY

diagnosis and management of granuloma annulare (article), November 15, p. 1729

DERMOID CYST

soft tissue mass over right brow (photo), July 15, p. 317

DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY

cdc releases report on rate of autism in the united states (prac guid briefs), December 15, p. 2124

evaluation of children with reading difficulties (article), December 15, p. 2079

DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPLASIA OF THE HIP

developmental dysplasia of the hip (article), October 15, p. 1310

screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (ppip), September 15, p. 1005

ultrasonography in the assessment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (ed), October 15, p. 1284

DIABETES

ada releases standards of medical care for patients with diabetes (prac guide), September 1, p. 871

cdc reports on end-stage renal disease in patients with diabetes (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 677

tight control of type 1 diabetes: recommendations for patients (article), September 15, p. 971

DIABETES MELLITUS

a1c testing in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (clin inq), July 1, p. 143

antihypertensive agents for prevention of diabetic nephropathy (cochrane), July 1, p. 77

insulin determir (levemir) for diabetes mellitus (steps), July 15, p. 323

DIABETIC NEUROPATHY

pregabalin (lyrica) for the management of pain associated with diabetic neuropathy (steps), December 15, p. 2093

DIAGNOSIS

a1c testing in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (clin inq), July 1, p. 143

DIARRHEA

hemolytic uremic syndrome: an emerging health risk (article), September 15, p. 991

DIET

tight control of type 1 diabetes: recommendations for patients (article), September 15, p. 971

DIGOXIN

digoxin therapy for heart failure: an update (article), August 15, p. 613

DISABILITY

parkinson's disease: diagnosis and treatment (article), December 15, p. 2046

DISCRIMINATION

health care and insurance issues for transgender persons (let), December 15, p. 2022

transgender care resources for family physicians (ed), September 15, p. 924

DRUG ABUSE

relationship between cocaine use and cardiovascular events (let), October 1, p. 1095

DRUG INTERACTIONS

management of grapefruit-drug interactions (article), August 15, p. 605

DRUG REACTIONS

erythema multiforme (article), December 1, p. 1883

DYSLIPIDEMIA

aha and nhlbi review diagnosis and management of the metabolic syndrome (prac guide), September 15, p. 1039

DYSPEPSIA

aga releases updated recommendations on dyspepsia (prac guid briefs), July 1, p. 185

DYSPLASIA

developmental dysplasia of the hip (article), October 15, p. 1310

ultrasonography in the assessment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (ed), October 15, p. 1284

DYSPNEA

a patient with dyspnea and swollen, painful wrists (photo), December 1, p. 1909

diuretics for treatment of patients with heart failure? (cochrane), August 1, p. 411

E. COLI INFECTION

hemolytic uremic syndrome: an emerging health risk (article), September 15, p. 991

EAR CANAL

otitis externa: review and clinical update (article), November 1, p. 1510

EAR INFECTIONS

otitis externa: review and clinical update (article), November 1, p. 1510

ELDERLY

antidepressants in older persons (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1503

cholinesterase inhibitors for alzheimer's disease (cochrane), September 1, p. 747

defining and treating constipation in older adults (let), September 1, p. 715

diagnosis of acute abdominal pain in older patients (article), November 1, p. 1537

imperative integration: medical care for older patients (policy), October 1, p. 1105

polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis (article), November 1, p. 1547

preventing burns in older patients (ed), November 15, p. 1688

ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY

differentiating artifact from true ventricular tachycardia (let), September 15, p. 921

syncope: initial evaluation and prognosis (poc), October 15, p. 1367

update on exercise stress testing (article), November 15, p. 1749

EMERGENCIES

treatment of oncologic emergencies (article), December 1, p. 1873

EMOTIONAL DISTRESS

a practical guide to crisis management (article), October 1, p. 1159

END-OF-LIFE CARE

facilitating shared decision making with patients (curb con), October 1, p. 1209

ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY

acog releases guidelines for management of endometrial cancer (prac guide), August 1, p. 504

ENDOMETRIAL CANCER

acog releases guidelines for management of endometrial cancer (prac guide), August 1, p. 504

diagnosis and management of endometriosis (article), August 15, p. 594

ENDOMETRIOSIS

acog releases guidelines for management of endometrial cancer (prac guide), August 1, p. 504

diagnosis and management of endometriosis (article), August 15, p. 594

EPIDEMIOLOGY

self-study course in epidemiology now available through cdc web site (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1976

EPISIOTOMY

acog recommends that physicians restrict episiotomy (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1970

ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME

erythema multiforme (article), December 1, p. 1883

EXERCISE

aap examines prevention of childhood obesity through lifestyle changes (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1434

exercise and older patients: prescribing guidelines (article), August 1, p. 437

exercises for mechanical neck disorders (coch briefs), October 1, p. 1126

heart failure (bmj), August 1, p. 467

strength training levels fall short of national goal (prac guid briefs), December 15, p. 2115

tight control of type 1 diabetes: recommendations for patients (article), September 15, p. 971

EXERCISE STRESS TEST

update on exercise stress testing (article), November 15, p. 1749

EYE

antioxidants and minerals for age-related macular degeneration (coch briefs), September 1, p. 750

EYEWEAR

patching for corneal abrasions? (coch briefs), December 1, p. 1857

FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER

genetic predisposition of familial mediterranean fever (let), July 1, p. 43

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

the changing role of family physicians in hiv care (let), November 15, p. 1683

FAMILY PRACTICE

health care for the homeless in america (ed), October 1, p. 1099

the homeless in america: adapting your practice (article), October 1, p. 1132

FOOD POISONING

hemolytic uremic syndrome: an emerging health risk (article), September 15, p. 991

FRACTURES

bilateral knee pain (photo), October 15, p. 1377

GAIT DISTURBANCE

bilateral knee pain (photo), October 15, p. 1377

GASTROENTERITIS

rotavirus vaccine, live, oral, pentavalent (rotateq) for prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis (steps), September 15, p. 1014

GASTROENTEROLOGY

aga releases position statement on management of hepatitis c (prac guid briefs), September 1, p. 875

aga releases updated recommendations on dyspepsia (prac guid briefs), July 1, p. 185

GASTROESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS

aga releases updated recommendations on dyspepsia (prac guid briefs), July 1, p. 185

GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

hirschsprung's disease: diagnosis and management (article), October 15, p. 1319

GENDER DYSPHORIA

transgender care resources for family physicians (ed), September 15, p. 924

GENETIC DISEASE

kawasaki disease: summary of the american heart association guidelines (article), October 1, p. 1141

GENETIC MUTATION

genetic risk assessment and brca mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility (ppip), November 15, p. 1759

pruritic rash in the intertriginous areas (photo), September 15, p. 1011

GENETICS

genetic predisposition of familial mediterranean fever (let), July 1, p. 43

GIANT CELL ARTERITIS

polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis (article), November 1, p. 1547

GLUCOSE

aha and nhlbi review diagnosis and management of the metabolic syndrome (prac guide), September 15, p. 1039

tight control of type 1 diabetes: recommendations for patients (article), September 15, p. 971

GLUCOSE TOLERANCE

a1c testing in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (clin inq), July 1, p. 143

GRANULOMA

growing plantar lesion following trauma (photo), October 1, p. 1173

GRANULOMA ANNULARE

diagnosis and management of granuloma annulare (article), November 15, p. 1729

GROVER'S DISEASE

pruritic papules on the chest and back (photo), August 15, p. 641

GUIDELINES

idsa releases guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of skin and soft tissue infecdtions (prac guide), October 1, p. 1215

improving practice guidelines in afp (ed), December 1, p. 1840

GYNECOLOGY

diagnosis and management of endometriosis (article), August 15, p. 594

HEAD INJURY

management of head and neck injuries by the sideline physician (article), October 15, p. 1357

HEADACHE

diagnosis of migraine headache (bmj), December 15, p. 2087

HEALTH CARE

imperative integration: medical care for older patients (policy), October 1, p. 1105

HEALTH CARE POLICY

connection between religion and health is complicated issue (let), November 15, p. 1684

HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

acip updates mumps vaccination schedule (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 1787

recommendations releated on influenza vaccination of health care professionals (prac guide), August 15, p. 665

HEALTH CARE SERVICES

partnership for prevention ranks preventive services (prac guide), November 15, p. 1787

HEALTH INSURANCE

health care and insurance issues for transgender persons (let), December 15, p. 2022

HEART FAILURE

digoxin therapy for heart failure: an update (article), August 15, p. 613

diuretics for treatment of patients with heart failure? (cochrane), August 1, p. 411

heart failure (bmj), August 1, p. 467

nesiritide for acute decompensated heart failure (let), October 15, p. 1279

the role of bnp testing in heart failure (article), December 1, p. 1893

HEMANGIOMAS

growing plantar lesion following trauma (photo), October 1, p. 1173

HEMOLYTIC UREMIC SYNDROME

hemolytic uremic syndrome: an emerging health risk (article), September 15, p. 991

HEMORRHOIDECTOMY

hemorrhoids (bmj), October 1, p. 1168

HEMORRHOIDS

hemorrhoids (bmj), October 1, p. 1168

laxatives for hemorrhoids? (coch briefs), August 1, p. 413

HEPATITIS C

aga releases position statement on management of hepatitis c (prac guid briefs), September 1, p. 875

HERPES

lidocaine patch for treatment of postherpetic neuralgia? (let), August 1, p. 378

HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA

chronic, draining perianal sinuses (photo), December 15, p. 2089

HIGH-FIBER DIET

hirschsprung's disease: diagnosis and management (article), October 15, p. 1319

HIP DISLOCATION

developmental dysplasia of the hip (article), October 15, p. 1310

HIP DYSPLASIA

screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (ppip), September 15, p. 1005

HIRSCHSPRUNG'S DISEASE

hirschsprung's disease: diagnosis and management (article), October 15, p. 1319

HOMELESS

health care for the homeless in america (ed), October 1, p. 1099

the homeless in america: adapting your practice (article), October 1, p. 1132

HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION

initiating hormonal contraception (article), July 1, p. 105

physical examination before initiating hormonal contraception: what is necessary? (ed), July 1, p. 32

HORMONE THERAPY

hormone therapy in postmenopausal and perimenopausal women (cochrane), November 1, p. 1501

HPV

acip recommends hpv vaccination, second dose or varicella vaccine (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 512

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS

the changing role of family physicians in hiv care (let), November 15, p. 1683

HYPERTENSION

antihypertensive agents for prevention of diabetic nephropathy (cochrane), July 1, p. 77

predicting short-term risk of stroke after tia (poc), September 15, p. 1001

IBS

diagnostic criteria for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (let), August 15, p. 557

IMAGING

diagnosis of migraine headache (bmj), December 15, p. 2087

IMMUNE SYSTEM

polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis (article), November 1, p. 1547

IMMUNIZATION

family physicians and immunizations (ed), December 15, p. 2027

meningococcal vaccine supply increased; deferral request lifted (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1970

pertussis: a disease affecting all ages (article), August 1, p. 420

recommended adult immunization schedule, united states, 2007 (prac guide), December 15, p. 2115

rotavirus vaccine, live, oral, pentavalent (rotateq) for prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis (steps), September 15, p. 1014

INFANTS

preventing pertussis in infants by vaccinating adults (ed), August 1, p. 382

screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (ppip), September 15, p. 1005

INFECTION

opportunities to improve outcomes in sickle cell disease (article), July 15, p. 303

INFLAMMATION

chronic, draining perianal sinuses (photo), December 15, p. 2089

INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS

polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis (article), November 1, p. 1547

INFLUENZA

acip releases 2006-2007 influenza vaccination recommendations (prac guide), August 15, p. 673

influenza vaccination coverage of children in the united states (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 336

influenza vaccination for secondary prevention in cvd (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1976

recommendations releated on influenza vaccination of health care professionals (prac guide), August 15, p. 665

vaccines for preventing influenza in healthy children (cochrane), October 1, p. 1123

INHALERS

beta2 agonists in the treatment of asthma (ed), July 15, p. 232

INHIBITORS

cholinesterase inhibitors for alzheimer's disease (cochrane), September 1, p. 747

INPATIENT CARE

exclusion criteria important in use of clinical decision rules (let), September 15, p. 921

INSULIN

insulin determir (levemir) for diabetes mellitus (steps), July 15, p. 323

INTERNET

usefulness of online medical information (curb con), August 1, p. 482

INTERVENTION

interventions to facilitate smoking cessation (article), July 15, p. 262

psychosocial interventions delivered by primary care physicians to patients with depression (clin inq), November 1, p. 1580

IRON DEFICIENCY

sscreening for iron deficiency anemia, including iron supplementations for children and pregnant women: recommendation statement (uspstf), August 1, p. 461

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

defining and treating constipation in older adults (let), September 1, p. 715

diagnostic criteria for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (let), August 15, p. 557

JOINT DISORDER

bilateral knee pain (photo), October 15, p. 1377

KAWASAKI DISEASE

kawasaki disease: summary of the american heart association guidelines (article), October 1, p. 1141

KIDNEY STONES

medical management of common urinary calculi (article), July 1, p. 86

KNEE PAIN

bilateral knee pain (photo), October 15, p. 1377

LABOR INDUCTION

planned early birth vs. expectant management for prom (coch briefs), July 1, p. 79

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

screening for speech and language delay in preschool children (ppip), October 15, p. 1373

LANGUAGE SCREENING

screening for speech and language delay in preschool children (ppip), October 15, p. 1373

LAXATIVES

laxatives for hemorrhoids? (coch briefs), August 1, p. 413

LEARNING DISABILITIES

evaluation of children with reading difficulties (article), December 15, p. 2079

LEISHMANIASIS

lidocaine patch for treatment of postherpetic neuralgia? (let), August 1, p. 378

LESBIAN

primary care for lesbians and bisexual women (article), July 15, p. 279

LESIONS

interventions for molluscum contagiosum (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1504

LEVONORGESTREL INTRAUTERINE SYSTEM

noncontraceptive uses of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 1792

LIDOCAINE

systemic lidocaine or mexiletine for neuropathic pain (coch briefs), July 1, p. 79

LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

aap examines prevention of childhood obesity through lifestyle changes (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1434

LITERACY ISSUES

evaluation of children with reading difficulties (article), December 15, p. 2079

treatment of patients with literacy issues (curb con), November 1, p. 1626

LIVER DISEASE

aga releases position statement on management of hepatitis c (prac guid briefs), September 1, p. 875

cirrhosis and chronic liver failure: part I. diagnosis and evaluation (article), September 1, p. 756

cirrhosis and chronic liver failure: part II. complications and treatment (article), September 1, p. 767

predicting prognosis in patients with end-stage liver disease (poc), November 15, p. 1762

LIVER FAILURE

predicting prognosis in patients with end-stage liver disease (poc), November 15, p. 1762

LOSS OF PREGNANCY

diagnosis and treatment of antiphospholipid syndrome (prac guid briefs), July 1, p. 184

LOW BACK PAIN

acute low back pain (bmj), September 1, p. 803

LYMPHADENOPATHY

reaction after smallpox vaccination (photo), July 1, p. 145

MACULAR DEGENERATION

antioxidants and minerals for age-related macular degeneration (coch briefs), September 1, p. 750

MALNUTRITION

nutrition in toddlers (article), November 1, p. 1527

MANNING CRITERIA

diagnostic criteria for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (let), August 15, p. 557

MEDICAL INFORMATION

usefulness of online medical information (curb con), August 1, p. 482

MEDICATION

promoting medication adherence in children (article), September 1, p. 793

MEDICOLEGAL ISSUES

primary care for lesbians and bisexual women (article), July 15, p. 279

MEN'S HEALTH

vasectomy: an update (article), December 15, p. 2069

MENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE

meningococcal vaccine supply increased; deferral request lifted (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1970

tetravalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (menactra) for the prevention of meningococcal disease (steps), November 15, p. 1771

MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE

tetravalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (menactra) for the prevention of meningococcal disease (steps), November 15, p. 1771

MENOPAUSE

acog releases guidelines on tamoxifen for postmenopausal women (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1230

hormone therapy in postmenopausal and perimenopausal women (cochrane), November 1, p. 1501

MENSTRUAL DISORDERS

noncontraceptive uses of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 1792

MENTAL HEALTH

obesity: psychological and behavioral considerations (curb con), September 1, p. 867

psychosocial interventions delivered by primary care physicians to patients with depression (clin inq), November 1, p. 1580

seasonal affective disorder (article), November 1, p. 1521

MENTAL ILLNESS

health care for the homeless in america (ed), October 1, p. 1099

the homeless in america: adapting your practice (article), October 1, p. 1132

METABOLIC SYNDROME

aha and nhlbi review diagnosis and management of the metabolic syndrome (prac guide), September 15, p. 1039

MEXILETINE

systemic lidocaine or mexiletine for neuropathic pain (coch briefs), July 1, p. 79

MIGRAINE

diagnosis of migraine headache (bmj), December 15, p. 2087

MISCARRIAGE

expectant management versus surgical treatment for miscarriage (coch briefs), October 1, p. 1125

MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

interventions for molluscum contagiosum (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1504

MOOD DISORDER

seasonal affective disorder (article), November 1, p. 1521

MORTALITY DATA

predicting four-year mortality risk in older adults (poc), August 15, p. 633

MUMPS

acip updates mumps vaccination schedule (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 1787

MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

chronic musculoskeletal pain in children: part 1. initial evaluation (article), July 1, p. 115

MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

chronic musculoskeletal pain in children: part ii. rheumatic causes (article), July 15, p. 293

NATRIURETIC PEPTIDES

the role of bnp testing in heart failure (article), December 1, p. 1893

NECK INJURIES

exercises for mechanical neck disorders (coch briefs), October 1, p. 1126

management of head and neck injuries by the sideline physician (article), October 15, p. 1357

NEONATES

new recommendations to reduce the risk of sids: what should we advise parents? (ed), December 1, p. 1839

prevention of unintentional childhood injuries (article), December 1, p. 1864

NEPHROLITHIASIS

medical management of common urinary calculi (article), July 1, p. 86

NEPHROPATHY

antihypertensive agents for prevention of diabetic nephropathy (cochrane), July 1, p. 77

NEURALGIA

lidocaine patch for treatment of postherpetic neuralgia? (let), August 1, p. 378

NEUROENDOCRINE SYSTEM

carcinoid tumors (article), August 1, p. 429

NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS

parkinson's disease: diagnosis and treatment (article), December 15, p. 2046

NEUROPATHIC PAIN

systemic lidocaine or mexiletine for neuropathic pain (coch briefs), July 1, p. 79

NEWBORN

cdc supports vigorons promotion of child safety restraints (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1229

clarification of guidelines for the proper use of child car seats (let), October 1, p. 1095

developmental dysplasia of the hip (article), October 15, p. 1310

hirschsprung's disease: diagnosis and management (article), October 15, p. 1319

ultrasonography in the assessment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (ed), October 15, p. 1284

NICOTINE DEPENDENCE

interventions to facilitate smoking cessation (article), July 15, p. 262

NONCONTRACEPTIVE USES

noncontraceptive uses of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 1792

NSAIDS

acute low back pain (bmj), September 1, p. 803

chronic low back pain (bmj), November 1, p. 1577

NUTRITION

bmi monitoring in the management of obesity in toddlers (ed), November 1, p. 1483

nutrition in toddlers (article), November 1, p. 1527

OBESITY

aap examines prevention of childhood obesity through lifestyle changes (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1434

aha and nhlbi review diagnosis and management of the metabolic syndrome (prac guide), September 15, p. 1039

nutrition in toddlers (article), November 1, p. 1527

obesity: psychological and behavioral considerations (curb con), September 1, p. 867

OLDER PERSONS

diuretics for treatment of patients with heart failure? (cochrane), August 1, p. 411

exercise and older patients: prescribing guidelines (article), August 1, p. 437

predicting four-year mortality risk in older adults (poc), August 15, p. 633

ONCOLOGY

treatment of oncologic emergencies (article), December 1, p. 1873

OPIOIDS

management of common opioid-induced adverse effects (article), October 15, p. 1347

opioids for management of breakthrough pain in cancer patients (cochrane), December 1, p. 1855

ORAL ANALGESICS

acute low back pain (bmj), September 1, p. 803

ORGAN TRANSPLANT

predicting prognosis in patients with end-stage liver disease (poc), November 15, p. 1762

OSTEOARTHROPATHY

a patient with dyspnea and swollen, painful wrists (photo), December 1, p. 1909

OSTEOPOROSIS

nams updates recommendations on diagnosis and management of osteoporisis in postmenopausal women (prac guide), November 1, p. 1630

OTITIS EXTERNA

otitis externa: review and clinical update (article), November 1, p. 1510

OUTBREAK

avian influenza: preparing for a pandemic (article), September 1, p. 783

keeping up to date on avian influenza (ed), September 1, p. 719

OUTPATIENT CARE

exclusion criteria important in use of clinical decision rules (let), September 15, p. 921

OVARIAN CANCER

genetic risk assessment and brca mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility (ppip), November 15, p. 1759

OVERACTICE BLADDER SYNDROME

newer agents for the management of overactive bladder (article), December 15, p. 2061

PAD

screening for peripheral arterial disease (ppip), August 15, p. 635

PAIN

opioids for management of breakthrough pain in cancer patients (cochrane), December 1, p. 1855

PAIN MANAGEMENT

pregabalin (lyrica) for the management of pain associated with diabetic neuropathy (steps), December 15, p. 2093

PANDEMIC

avian influenza: preparing for a pandemic (article), September 1, p. 783

keeping up to date on avian influenza (ed), September 1, p. 719

PAPULES

asymptomatic yellowish papules (photo), September 1, p. 807

diagnosis and management of granuloma annulare (article), November 15, p. 1729

pruritic papules on the chest and back (photo), August 15, p. 641

PARENTING

promoting medication adherence in children (article), September 1, p. 793

PARKINSON'S DISEASE

parkinson's disease: diagnosis and treatment (article), December 15, p. 2046

PATCHING

patching for corneal abrasions? (coch briefs), December 1, p. 1857

PATIENT CARE

improving practice guidelines in afp (ed), December 1, p. 1840

transgender care resources for family physicians (ed), September 15, p. 924

PECTORAL MUSCLE

asymmetry of the thorax and hypoplastic hand (photo), November 1, p. 1585

PEDIATRICS

cdc supports vigorons promotion of child safety restraints (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1229

clarification of guidelines for the proper use of child car seats (let), October 1, p. 1095

new recommendations to reduce the risk of sids: what should we advise parents? (ed), December 1, p. 1839

PERIANAL SINUSES

chronic, draining perianal sinuses (photo), December 15, p. 2089

PERIMENOPAUSE

hormone therapy in postmenopausal and perimenopausal women (cochrane), November 1, p. 1501

PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE

peripheral arterial disease (bmj), July 1, p. 137

screening for peripheral arterial disease (ppip), August 15, p. 635

PERTUSSIS

cdc releases guidelines on antimicrobial agents for the treatment and postexposure prophylaxis of pertussis (prac guide), July 15, p. 333

pertussis: a disease affecting all ages (article), August 1, p. 420

preventing pertussis in infants by vaccinating adults (ed), August 1, p. 382

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

aha/accf statement on the evaluation of syncope (prac guide), July 1, p. 179

developmental dysplasia of the hip (article), October 15, p. 1310

physical examination before initiating hormonal contraception: what is necessary? (ed), July 1, p. 32

PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

stds in patients with multiple partners: confidentiality (curb con), December 1, p. 1963

PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIPS

primary care for lesbians and bisexual women (article), July 15, p. 279

PNEUMOMEDIASTINUM

acute chest pain in an adolscent (photo), August 1, p. 473

PNEUMONIA

exclusion criteria important in use of clinical decision rules (let), September 15, p. 921

medication options for the treatment of cap (let), November 1, p. 1479

POLAND'S SYNDROME

asymmetry of the thorax and hypoplastic hand (photo), November 1, p. 1585

POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA

polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis (article), November 1, p. 1547

POSTMENOPAUSE

hormone therapy in postmenopausal and perimenopausal women (cochrane), November 1, p. 1501

nams updates recommendations on diagnosis and management of osteoporisis in postmenopausal women (prac guide), November 1, p. 1630

PRECONCEPTION HEALTH CARE

cdc releases guidelines on improving preconception health care (prac guide), December 1, p. 1967

PREGNANCY

cdc releases report on early- and late-onset neonatal gbs infection (prac guid briefs), September 1, p. 875

diagnosis and treatment of antiphospholipid syndrome (prac guid briefs), July 1, p. 184

expectant management versus surgical treatment for miscarriage (coch briefs), October 1, p. 1125

physical examination before initiating hormonal contraception: what is necessary? (ed), July 1, p. 32

sscreening for iron deficiency anemia, including iron supplementations for children and pregnant women: recommendation statement (uspstf), August 1, p. 461

PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES

planned early birth vs. expectant management for prom (coch briefs), July 1, p. 79

PRESCRIPTION GUIDELINES

exercise and older patients: prescribing guidelines (article), August 1, p. 437

PRETERM LABOR

planned early birth vs. expectant management for prom (coch briefs), July 1, p. 79

PREVENTION

partnership for prevention ranks preventive services (prac guide), November 15, p. 1787

preventing cardiovascular disease in women (article), October 15, p. 1331

PREVENTIVE CARE

family physicians and immunizations (ed), December 15, p. 2027

partnership for prevention ranks preventive services (prac guide), November 15, p. 1787

PREVENTIVE HEALTH

preventive health counseling for adolescents (article), October 1, p. 1151

PROPHYLAXIS

cdc releases guidelines on antimicrobial agents for the treatment and postexposure prophylaxis of pertussis (prac guide), July 15, p. 333

PROSTATE

treatments for chronic prostatis (clin inq), August 1, p. 475

PROSTATITIS

treatments for chronic prostatis (clin inq), August 1, p. 475

PUBERTY

testicular torsion (article), November 15, p. 1739

PUBLIC HEALTH

consider the public health implications of tuberculosis (let), July 15, p. 230

self-study course in epidemiology now available through cdc web site (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1976

QUALITY OF LIFE

discussing terminal illness with a patient (curb con), July 1, p. 175

RASH

a mottled rash on the torso, November 15, p. 1765

asymptomatic yellowish papules (photo), September 1, p. 807

pruritic rash in the intertriginous areas (photo), September 15, p. 1011

RELIGIOUS BELIEFS

connection between religion and health is complicated issue (let), November 15, p. 1684

RENAL DISEASE

cdc reports on end-stage renal disease in patients with diabetes (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 677

RENAL FAILURE

hemolytic uremic syndrome: an emerging health risk (article), September 15, p. 991

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

cdc releases guidelines on improving preconception health care (prac guide), December 1, p. 1967

RESPIRATORY DISORDERS

asthma and other wheezing disorders in children (bmj), December 1, p. 1901

RHEUMATIC ILLNESS

chronic musculoskeletal pain in children: part 1. initial evaluation (article), July 1, p. 115

RICKETS

rickets: emerging from obscurity (ed), August 15, p. 561

rickets: not a disease of the past (article), August 15, p. 619

ROME I CRITERIA

diagnostic criteria for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (let), August 15, p. 557

ROTAVIRUS

rotavirus vaccine, live, oral, pentavalent (rotateq) for prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis (steps), September 15, p. 1014

SCALP SCALING

seborrheic dermatitis: an overview (article), July 1, p. 125

SCREENING

acog releases guidelines for managing abnormal cervical cytology and histology in adolescents (prac guide), October 15, p. 1431

cdc releases report on early- and late-onset neonatal gbs infection (prac guid briefs), September 1, p. 875

screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (ppip), September 15, p. 1005

the heart of women's health (ed), October 15, p. 1285

SCROTAL PAIN

testicular torsion (article), November 15, p. 1739

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

seasonal affective disorder (article), November 1, p. 1521

SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS

seborrheic dermatitis: an overview (article), July 1, p. 125

SELF-DIAGNOSIS

usefulness of online medical information (curb con), August 1, p. 482

SEXUAL ORIENTATION

transgender care resources for family physicians (ed), September 15, p. 924

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE

acip recommends hpv vaccination, second dose or varicella vaccine (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 512

stds in patients with multiple partners: confidentiality (curb con), December 1, p. 1963

SICKLE CELL DISEASE

opportunities to improve outcomes in sickle cell disease (article), July 15, p. 303

SKIN CONDITIONS

erythema multiforme (article), December 1, p. 1883

pruritic papules on the chest and back (photo), August 15, p. 641

SKIN DISORDERS

asymptomatic yellowish papules (photo), September 1, p. 807

idsa releases guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of skin and soft tissue infecdtions (prac guide), October 1, p. 1215

pruritic rash in the intertriginous areas (photo), September 15, p. 1011

SKIN INFECTION

interventions for molluscum contagiosum (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1504

SKIN LESIONS

chronic, draining perianal sinuses (photo), December 15, p. 2089

diagnosis and management of granuloma annulare (article), November 15, p. 1729

growing plantar lesion following trauma (photo), October 1, p. 1173

SKIN REACTIONS

a mottled rash on the torso, November 15, p. 1765

SKIN TESTS

erythema multiforme (article), December 1, p. 1883

SMALLPOX

reaction after smallpox vaccination (photo), July 1, p. 145

SMOKING CESSATION

interventions to facilitate smoking cessation (article), July 15, p. 262

SPEECH DELAY

screening for speech and language delay in preschool children (ppip), October 15, p. 1373

SPIRITUALITY

connection between religion and health is complicated issue (let), November 15, p. 1684

SPORTS MEDICINE

management of head and neck injuries by the sideline physician (article), October 15, p. 1357

STATINS

management of grapefruit-drug interactions (article), August 15, p. 605

STERILIZATION

vasectomy: an update (article), December 15, p. 2069

STRENGTH TRAINING

strength training levels fall short of national goal (prac guid briefs), December 15, p. 2115

STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION

medication options for the treatment of cap (let), November 1, p. 1479

STROKE

predicting short-term risk of stroke after tia (poc), September 15, p. 1001

SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME

new recommendations to reduce the risk of sids: what should we advise parents? (ed), December 1, p. 1839

SURGERY

expectant management versus surgical treatment for miscarriage (coch briefs), October 1, p. 1125

SYMPTOMATIC MANAGEMENT

reaction after smallpox vaccination (photo), July 1, p. 145

SYNCOPE

aha/accf statement on the evaluation of syncope (prac guide), July 1, p. 179

syncope: initial evaluation and prognosis (poc), October 15, p. 1367

TERMINAL ILLNESS

discussing terminal illness with a patient (curb con), July 1, p. 175

TESTICULAR TORSION

testicular torsion (article), November 15, p. 1739

TISSUE MASSES

soft tissue mass over right brow (photo), July 15, p. 317

TOBACCO

cdc reports on tobacco use in adolescents (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 1048

TODDLERS

bmi monitoring in the management of obesity in toddlers (ed), November 1, p. 1483

nutrition in toddlers (article), November 1, p. 1527

TRANSGENDER

health care and insurance issues for transgender persons (let), December 15, p. 2022

transgender care resources for family physicians (ed), September 15, p. 924

TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK

predicting short-term risk of stroke after tia (poc), September 15, p. 1001

TREATMENT

peripheral arterial disease (bmj), July 1, p. 137

treatments for chronic prostatis (clin inq), August 1, p. 475

TUBERCULOSIS

consider the public health implications of tuberculosis (let), July 15, p. 230

TUMOR

carcinoid tumors (article), August 1, p. 429

TYPE 1 DIABETES

insulin determir (levemir) for diabetes mellitus (steps), July 15, p. 323

tight control of type 1 diabetes: recommendations for patients (article), September 15, p. 971

ULTRASONOGRAPHY

ultrasonography in the assessment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (ed), October 15, p. 1284

UNEXPECTED PREGNANCY

initiating hormonal contraception (article), July 1, p. 105

UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION

guidelines for the use of antibiotics in acute upper respiratory tract infections (article), September 15, p. 956

URINARY CALCULI

medical management of common urinary calculi (article), July 1, p. 86

URINARY INCONTINENCE

newer agents for the management of overactive bladder (article), December 15, p. 2061

URINARY TRACT INFECTION

asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults (article), September 15, p. 985

USPSTF

screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (ppip), September 15, p. 1005

screening for peripheral arterial disease (ppip), August 15, p. 635

VACCINATION

acip recommends hpv vaccination, second dose or varicella vaccine (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 512

acip releases 2006-2007 influenza vaccination recommendations (prac guide), August 15, p. 673

acip updates mumps vaccination schedule (prac guid briefs), November 15, p. 1787

family physicians and immunizations (ed), December 15, p. 2027

influenza vaccination coverage of children in the united states (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 336

influenza vaccination for secondary prevention in cvd (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1976

pertussis: a disease affecting all ages (article), August 1, p. 420

preventing pertussis in infants by vaccinating adults (ed), August 1, p. 382

reaction after smallpox vaccination (photo), July 1, p. 145

recommendations releated on influenza vaccination of health care professionals (prac guide), August 15, p. 665

rotavirus vaccine, live, oral, pentavalent (rotateq) for prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis (steps), September 15, p. 1014

VACCINES

recommended adult immunization schedule, united states, 2007 (prac guide), December 15, p. 2115

vaccines for preventing influenza in healthy children (cochrane), October 1, p. 1123

VAGINAL DELIVERY

acog recommends that physicians restrict episiotomy (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1970

VAGINITIS

acog releases practice guideline on management of vaginitis (prac guid briefs), November 1, p. 1639

VASCULITIS

kawasaki disease: summary of the american heart association guidelines (article), October 1, p. 1141

polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis (article), November 1, p. 1547

VASECTOMY

vasectomy: an update (article), December 15, p. 2069

VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA

differentiating artifact from true ventricular tachycardia (let), September 15, p. 921

VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA

differentiating artifact from true ventricular tachycardia (let), September 15, p. 921

VICTIMIZATION

cdc reports prevalence of dating violence in high school students (prac guid briefs), November 1, p. 1639

VIOLENCE

cdc reports prevalence of dating violence in high school students (prac guid briefs), November 1, p. 1639

VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

patching for corneal abrasions? (coch briefs), December 1, p. 1857

VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY

rickets: emerging from obscurity (ed), August 15, p. 561

rickets: not a disease of the past (article), August 15, p. 619

WEIGHT GAIN

obesity: psychological and behavioral considerations (curb con), September 1, p. 867

WOMEN'S HEALTH

acip recommends hpv vaccination, second dose or varicella vaccine (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 512

acog recommends that physicians restrict episiotomy (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1970

acog releases guidelines for managing abnormal cervical cytology and histology in adolescents (prac guide), October 15, p. 1431

acog releases guidelines on tamoxifen for postmenopausal women (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1230

acog releases practice guideline on management of vaginitis (prac guid briefs), November 1, p. 1639

cdc releases guidelines on improving preconception health care (prac guide), December 1, p. 1967

cdc releases report on early- and late-onset neonatal gbs infection (prac guid briefs), September 1, p. 875

diagnosis and management of endometriosis (article), August 15, p. 594

digoxin therapy for heart failure: an update (article), August 15, p. 613

expectant management versus surgical treatment for miscarriage (coch briefs), October 1, p. 1125

genetic risk assessment and brca mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility (ppip), November 15, p. 1759

hormone therapy in postmenopausal and perimenopausal women (cochrane), November 1, p. 1501

nams updates recommendations on diagnosis and management of osteoporisis in postmenopausal women (prac guide), November 1, p. 1630

preventing cardiovascular disease in women (article), October 15, p. 1331

risks and benefits of combination contraceptives (clin inq), December 1, p. 1915

the heart of women's health (ed), October 15, p. 1285

WRIST

a patient with dyspnea and swollen, painful wrists (photo), December 1, p. 1909