Volume 76 Index
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ABDOMINAL PAIN
abnormal radiographic gas patterns in the right upper quadrant (photo), December 15, p. 1853
opioid analgesia during evaluation of acute abdominal pain (coch briefs), October 1, p. 971
ABLATIVE THERAPY
treatment options for actinic keratoses (article), September 1, p. 667
ACE INHIBITOR THERAPY
ace inhibitors vs. arbs for patients with diabetic kidney disease (cochrane), July 1, p. 68
angiotensin blockade in patients with diabetic nephropathy (clin inq), August 1, p. 423
ACETAMINOPHEN
nsaids vs. acetaminophen for the treatment of ankle sprains (journalclub), December 1, p. 1605
ACTINIC KERATOSES
treatment options for actinic keratoses (article), September 1, p. 667
ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME
ADDICTION
internet gaming: a hidden addiction (ed), October 15, p. 1116
methamphetamine abuse (article), October 15, p. 1169
ADOLESCENTS
evaluation of back pain in children and adolescents (article), December 1, p. 1669
obesity in children (bmj), December 1, p. 1701
ADULTS
ACIP releases 2007-08 adult immunization schedule (prac guide), November 15, p. 1558
ADVERSE EFFECTS
minimizing adverse drug events in older patients (article), December 15, p. 1837
ALLERGENS
the role of allergens in asthma (article), September 1, p. 675
ALPHA-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITORS
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (coch briefs), August 1, p. 374
AMPUTATIONS
moving on (closeups), October 15, p. 1137
ANALGESIA
opioid analgesia during evaluation of acute abdominal pain (coch briefs), October 1, p. 971
patient-controlled analgesia for postoperative pain (coch briefs), December 1, p. 1645
ANAPHYLAXIS
aap releases guidelines on treatment of anaphylaxis (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1230
ANEMIA
a toddler with constipation, anemia, and abnormal radiographic findings (photo), November 1, p. 1361
ANGIOTENSIN-RECEPTOR BLOCKERS
ace inhibitors vs. arbs for patients with diabetic kidney disease (cochrane), July 1, p. 68
angiotensin blockade in patients with diabetic nephropathy (clin inq), August 1, p. 423
ANKLE INJURIES
moving on (closeups), October 15, p. 1137
ANKLE SPRAIN
nsaids vs. acetaminophen for the treatment of ankle sprains (journalclub), December 1, p. 1605
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
cdc reports on mrsa infections among patients on dialysis (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 894
ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY
clinical diagnosis and evaluation of sinusitis in adults (ed), December 1, p. 1620
diagnosis and treatment of otitis media (article), December 1, p. 1650
ANTIBIOTICS
painful erythematous nodules (photo), September 1, p. 697
predicting pneumonia in adults with respiratory illness (poc), August 15, p. 560
update on the treatment of patients with helicobacter pylori (let), September 1, p. 633
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE THERAPY
does pioglitazone benefit patients with type 2 diabetes? (cochrane), October 1, p. 969
ANTIHYPERTENSIVES
aliskiren (tekturna) for the treatment of hypertension (steps), October 15, p. 1203
are beta blockers effective first-line treatments for hypertension? (cochrane), November 1, p. 1306
ANTIINFLAMMATORIES
nsaids vs. acetaminophen for the treatment of ankle sprains (journalclub), December 1, p. 1605
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
telithromycin (ketak) for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (steps), December 15, p. 1857
ANTIPLATELET THERAPY
preventing premature discontinuation of thienopyridine therapy (prac guid briefs), July 1, p. 142
ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY
antiretroviral prophylaxis for occupational exposure to hiv (coch briefs), August 1, p. 375
ANTITHROMBOTICS
prevention of recurrent ischemic stroke (article), August 1, p. 382
ANTITHYROID DRUGS
hyperthyroidism (bmj), October 1, p. 1014
ANXIETY DISORDERS
herbal and dietary supplements for treatment of anxiety disorders (article), August 15, p. 549
ARTHRITIS
gout: an update (article), September 15, p. 801
group medical visits for the management of chronic pain (clin inq), December 1, p. 1704
ASPIRIN
preventing premature discontinuation of thienopyridine therapy (prac guid briefs), July 1, p. 142
ASTHMA
the role of allergens in asthma (article), September 1, p. 675
ASYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS
are some screening tests doing more harm than good? (ed), August 1, p. 351
ATHLETES
common problems in endurance athletes (article), July 15, p. 237
new challenges in assessing and managing concussion in sports (ed), October 1, p. 948
persistent anterior knee pain (photo), July 15, p. 277
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
atrial fibrillation (chronic) (bmj), September 1, p. 701
AUTOIMMUNE DISORDER
celiac disease (article), December 15, p. 1795
BACK PAIN
evaluation of back pain in children and adolescents (article), December 1, p. 1669
BACTERIAL INFECTION
clinical diagnosis and evaluation of sinusitis in adults (ed), December 1, p. 1620
diagnosis and treatment of otitis media (article), December 1, p. 1650
painful erythematous nodules (photo), September 1, p. 697
update on the treatment of patients with helicobacter pylori (let), September 1, p. 633
vibrio vulnificus infection: diagnosis and treatment (article), August 15, p. 539
BELL'S PALSY
bell's palsy: diagnosis and management (article), October 1, p. 997
BETA AGONISTS
medications for copd: a review of effectiveness (article), October 15, p. 1141
BETA BLOCKERS
are beta blockers effective first-line treatments for hypertension? (cochrane), November 1, p. 1306
BIRTH CONTROL
advance provision for emergency oral contraception (coch briefs), September 1, p. 654
BLOOD
cdc reports on mrsa infections among patients on dialysis (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 894
BLOOD LEAD LEVELS
BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING
home monitoring of glucose and blood pressure (article), July 15, p. 255
BONE FRACTURE
diagnosis and management of metatarsal fractures (article), September 15, p. 817
BONE METASTASIS
metastatic carcinoma of the long bones (article), November 15, p. 1489
BONE PAIN
metastatic carcinoma of the long bones (article), November 15, p. 1489
BRACES
conflicting evidence on splints for carpal tunnel syndrome (let), August 15, p. 499
BREAST CANCER
CDC reports a decrease in the incidence of breast cancer (prac guid briefs), December 15, p. 1880
counseling women about mammography: benefits vs. harms (cochrane), September 1, p. 652
hard choices (closeups), September 15, p. 796
BREASTFEEDING
merits of breastfeeding children through the toddler years (let), September 15, p. 765
CAFFEINE
the safety of caffeine consumption (ed), November 1, p. 1282
CARCINOMA
metastatic carcinoma of the long bones (article), November 15, p. 1489
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS
atrial fibrillation (chronic) (bmj), September 1, p. 701
CARDIAC PROBLEMS
preventing premature discontinuation of thienopyridine therapy (prac guid briefs), July 1, p. 142
CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE
ACCP updates guidelines for the treatment of pah (prac guide), December 15, p. 1874
CARDIOVASCULAR ABNORMALITIES
radiologic evaluation of acute chest pain-suspected myocardial ischemia (article), August 15, p. 533
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
are beta blockers effective first-line treatments for hypertension? (cochrane), November 1, p. 1306
CARIES
implementing oral health screening in children (let), November 1, p. 1280
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
conflicting evidence on splints for carpal tunnel syndrome (let), August 15, p. 499
CELIAC DISEASE
celiac disease (article), December 15, p. 1795
CELLULITIS
differential diagnosis of the swollen red eyelid (article), December 15, p. 1815
CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE
CERUMEN
removal of cerumen from ear canal using lighted curettes (let), July 1, p. 32
CERVICAL CANCER
CESAREAN SECTION
cesarean delivery rate hits all-time high (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 444
repeat cesarean delivery vs. planned induction of labor (coch briefs), October 1, p. 971
CHEST PAIN
acute pericarditis (article), November 15, p. 1509
radiologic evaluation of acute chest pain-suspected myocardial ischemia (article), August 15, p. 533
CHILDREN'S HEALTH
a toddler with constipation, anemia, and abnormal radiographic findings (photo), November 1, p. 1361
aap releases guidelines on treatment of anaphylaxis (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1230
evaluation of apparent life-threatening events in infants (clin inq), July 1, p. 124
evaluation of back pain in children and adolescents (article), December 1, p. 1669
implementing oral health screening in children (let), November 1, p. 1280
importance of influenza vaccination for children (let), August 1, p. 343
management of type 2 diabetes in youth: an update (article), September 1, p. 658
merits of breastfeeding children through the toddler years (let), September 15, p. 765
obesity in children (bmj), December 1, p. 1701
outpatient care of the premature infant (article), October 15, p. 1159
preventing diabetes in youth: lessons from smoking-cessation efforts (ed), September 1, p. 634
CHLAMYDIA
screening for chlamydial infection: recommendation statement, December 1, p. 1695
CHOLECYSTITIS
abnormal radiographic gas patterns in the right upper quadrant (photo), December 15, p. 1853
CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
best alternatives to statins for treating hyperlipidemia (clin inq), October 1, p. 1027
CHROMOSOMAL ABNORMALITIES
CHRONIC CONDITIONS
chronic pancreatitis (article), December 1, p. 1679
CHRONIC DISEASE
ulcerative colitis: diagnosis and treatment (article), November 1, p. 1323
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
drug dosing in older patients with chronic kidney disease (let), December 15, p. 1766
identifying patients at risk of chronic kidney disease (let), November 15, p. 1454
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
medications for copd: a review of effectiveness (article), October 15, p. 1141
CHRONIC PAIN
chronic pancreatitis (article), December 1, p. 1679
fibromyalgia (article), July 15, p. 247
group medical visits for the management of chronic pain (clin inq), December 1, p. 1704
key practice points in the management of fibromyalgia (ed), July 15, p. 195
CLINICAL ERRORS
responding to a colleague who neglects best practices (curb con), October 1, p. 1043
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT
predicting delirium in hospitalized older patients (poc), November 15, p. 1527
COLDS
COLON
ulcerative colitis: diagnosis and treatment (article), November 1, p. 1323
COLON CANCER
musings on a new life (closeups), November 15, p. 1442
COLORECTAL CANCER
COLORECTAL SCREENING
aga releases position statement on ct colonography (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 447
COMMON COLD
the role of vitamin c in the treatment of the common cold (let), October 15, p. 1111
COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA
telithromycin (ketak) for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (steps), December 15, p. 1857
COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
herbal and dietary supplements for treatment of anxiety disorders (article), August 15, p. 549
mind-body therapies for headache (bmj), November 15, p. 1518
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
aga releases position statement on ct colonography (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 447
CONCUSSION
new challenges in assessing and managing concussion in sports (ed), October 1, p. 948
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
should physicians accept gifts from patients? (curb con), August 1, p. 437
CONGENITAL DISORDERS
turner syndrome: diagnosis and management (article), August 1, p. 405
CORTICOSTEROIDS
medications for copd: a review of effectiveness (article), October 15, p. 1141
COUGH
COUNSELING
behavioral change counseling in the medical home (policy), November 15, p. 1472
COX-2 INHIBITORS
CYSTICERCOSIS
cysticercosis: an emerging parasitic disease (article), July 1, p. 91
CYSTS
cysticercosis: an emerging parasitic disease (article), July 1, p. 91
CYTOCHROME P450
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS
yellow-white retinal lesion in a 48-year-old woman (photo), August 15, p. 565
DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS
new guidelines on dvt and pulmonary embolism (ed), October 15, p. 1116
DELIRIUM
predicting delirium in hospitalized older patients (poc), November 15, p. 1527
DEPRESSION
acog releases guidelines on the use of ssris during pregnancy (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 587
DERMATITIS
differential diagnosis of the swollen red eyelid (article), December 15, p. 1815
pruritic rash after an ocean swim (photo), August 1, p. 425
DERMATOSIS
pregnancy-related pruritic rash (photo), October 1, p. 1019
DIABETES
abnormal radiographic gas patterns in the right upper quadrant (photo), December 15, p. 1853
cdc reports on racial differences in patients with esrd (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 587
home monitoring of glucose and blood pressure (article), July 15, p. 255
DIABETES MELLITUS
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (coch briefs), August 1, p. 374
angiotensin blockade in patients with diabetic nephropathy (clin inq), August 1, p. 423
does pioglitazone benefit patients with type 2 diabetes? (cochrane), October 1, p. 969
management of type 2 diabetes in youth: an update (article), September 1, p. 658
preventing diabetes in youth: lessons from smoking-cessation efforts (ed), September 1, p. 634
DIABETIC KIDNEY DISEASE
ace inhibitors vs. arbs for patients with diabetic kidney disease (cochrane), July 1, p. 68
DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY
angiotensin blockade in patients with diabetic nephropathy (clin inq), August 1, p. 423
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
introducing the American College of Radiology series (ed), August 15, p. 504
radiologic evaluation of acute chest pain-suspected myocardial ischemia (article), August 15, p. 533
radiologic evaluation of chronic foot pain (article), October 1, p. 975
respiratory distress in the newborn (article), October 1, p. 987
DIALYSIS
cdc reports on mrsa infections among patients on dialysis (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 894
DIARRHEA
ulcerative colitis: diagnosis and treatment (article), November 1, p. 1323
DIET
obesity in children (bmj), December 1, p. 1701
DIRECT RENIN INHIBITOR
aliskiren (tekturna) for the treatment of hypertension (steps), October 15, p. 1203
DISABILITY
moving on (closeups), October 15, p. 1137
nonspecific low back pain and return to work (article), November 15, p. 1497
DISASTER VICTIMS
emergency preparedness plan crucial for physicians and patients (let), September 15, p. 769
DOWN SYNDROME
DRIVING
DRUG ABUSE
methamphetamine abuse (article), October 15, p. 1169
DRUG DOSING
drug dosing in older patients with chronic kidney disease (let), December 15, p. 1766
identifying patients at risk of chronic kidney disease (let), November 15, p. 1454
DRUG INTERACTIONS
minimizing adverse drug events in older patients (article), December 15, p. 1837
prescribing for older adults: finding the balance (ed), December 15, p. 1768
the grapefruit-drug interaction debate: role of statins (let), July 15, p. 190
DRUG REACTIONS
DRUG THERAPY
pharmacogenetics: using dna to optimize drug therapy (article), October 15, p. 1179
DUPUYTREN'S DISEASE
dupuytren's disease: diagnosis and treatment (article), July 1, p. 86
EAR INFECTIONS
diagnosis and treatment of otitis media (article), December 1, p. 1650
EARS
foreign bodies in the ear, nose, and throat (article), October 15, p. 1185
removal of cerumen from ear canal using lighted curettes (let), July 1, p. 32
EARWAX
removal of cerumen from ear canal using lighted curettes (let), July 1, p. 32
EATING BEHAVIORS
is weight loss sustainable with a low-carbohydrate diet? (let), July 1, p. 32
ECTHYMA
red-blue, umbilicated nodules on the fingers (photo), July 1, p. 119
ELDERLY
drug dosing in older patients with chronic kidney disease (let), December 15, p. 1766
exercise for older patients who are acutely hospitalized (coch briefs), July 1, p. 69
minimizing adverse drug events in older patients (article), December 15, p. 1837
predicting hip fracture risk in older women (poc), July 15, p. 273
prescribing for older adults: finding the balance (ed), December 15, p. 1768
EMERGENCY CARE
emergency preparedness plan crucial for physicians and patients (let), September 15, p. 769
EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION
advance provision for emergency oral contraception (coch briefs), September 1, p. 654
EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
moving on (closeups), October 15, p. 1137
screening instruments for post-traumatic stress disorder (poc), December 15, p. 1848
somatoform disorders (article), November 1, p. 1333
END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE
cdc reports on racial differences in patients with esrd (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 587
EPINEPHRINE
aap releases guidelines on treatment of anaphylaxis (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1230
ERYTHEMA
differential diagnosis of the swollen red eyelid (article), December 15, p. 1815
ESTROGEN
ETHICS
should physicians accept gifts from patients? (curb con), August 1, p. 437
EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE
introducing AFP journal club-the story behind the study (ed), November 1, p. 1282
EXERCISE
aha releases statement on physical activity interventions (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 297
exercise for older patients who are acutely hospitalized (coch briefs), July 1, p. 69
EYE CONDITIONS
ocular emergencies (article), September 15, p. 829
red, scaly lesion on the upper eyelid (photo), November 15, p. 1533
yellow-white retinal lesion in a 48-year-old woman (photo), August 15, p. 565
EYE EXAMINATION
differential diagnosis of the swollen red eyelid (article), December 15, p. 1815
ocular emergencies (article), September 15, p. 829
EYE INJURIES
acute red eye (photo), September 15, p. 857
ocular emergencies (article), September 15, p. 829
EYELID
differential diagnosis of the swollen red eyelid (article), December 15, p. 1815
FALLS
predicting hip fracture risk in older women (poc), July 15, p. 273
FAMILY MEDICINE
inspiring future family physicians: the challenge is ours (ed), July 1, p. 36
will medical school expansion help diversify the physician workforce? (policy), July 1, p. 38
FAMILY PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE
inspiring future family physicians: the challenge is ours (ed), July 1, p. 36
rural origins and choosing family medicine predict future rural practice (policy), July 15, p. 207
will medical school expansion help diversify the physician workforce? (policy), July 1, p. 38
FIBROMYALGIA
fibromyalgia (article), July 15, p. 247
key practice points in the management of fibromyalgia (ed), July 15, p. 195
FISHHOOK INJURY
management of foreign bodies in the skin (article), September 1, p. 683
FOOD POISONING
vibrio vulnificus infection: diagnosis and treatment (article), August 15, p. 539
FOOT
diagnosis and management of metatarsal fractures (article), September 15, p. 817
FOOT PAIN
radiologic evaluation of chronic foot pain (article), October 1, p. 975
FOOT PROBLEMS
case report: amelanotic melanoma located on the lower extremity (let), December 1, p. 1614
diagnosis and management of metatarsal fractures (article), September 15, p. 817
radiologic evaluation of chronic foot pain (article), October 1, p. 975
FOREIGN BODY
foreign bodies in the ear, nose, and throat (article), October 15, p. 1185
FOREIGN BODY REMOVAL
management of foreign bodies in the skin (article), September 1, p. 683
FRACTURES
diagnosis and management of metatarsal fractures (article), September 15, p. 817
FUNGAL INFECTION
red, scaly lesion on the upper eyelid (photo), November 15, p. 1533
GAS
abnormal radiographic gas patterns in the right upper quadrant (photo), December 15, p. 1853
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
evaluation of nausea and vomiting (article), July 1, p. 76
peptic ulcer disease (article), October 1, p. 1005
GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS
celiac disease (article), December 15, p. 1795
GENETIC TESTING
acog publishes guidelines on hemoglobinopathies in pregnancy (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1229
pharmacogenetics: using dna to optimize drug therapy (article), October 15, p. 1179
GENETICS
letting go (closeups), July 15, p. 233
pharmacogenetics: using dna to optimize drug therapy (article), October 15, p. 1179
GENOTYPING
GERIATRICS
prescribing for older adults: finding the balance (ed), December 15, p. 1768
GLUCOSE MONITORING
home monitoring of glucose and blood pressure (article), July 15, p. 255
GLUTEN SENSITIVITY
celiac disease (article), December 15, p. 1795
GLYCEMIC CONTROL
does pioglitazone benefit patients with type 2 diabetes? (cochrane), October 1, p. 969
GOUT
gout: an update (article), September 15, p. 801
GRANULOMA
painful erythematous nodules (photo), September 1, p. 697
GRAPEFRUIT
the grapefruit-drug interaction debate: role of statins (let), July 15, p. 190
GROUP VISITS
group medical visits for the management of chronic pain (clin inq), December 1, p. 1704
GUIDELINES
new guidelines on dvt and pulmonary embolism (ed), October 15, p. 1116
HAND CONTRACTURE
dupuytren's disease: diagnosis and treatment (article), July 1, p. 86
HEAD AND NECK
headache (chronic tension-type) (bmj), July 1, p. 114
HEADACHE
headache (chronic tension-type) (bmj), July 1, p. 114
mind-body therapies for headache (bmj), November 15, p. 1518
HEALTH MAINTENANCE
responding to a colleague who neglects best practices (curb con), October 1, p. 1043
HEART RATE
atrial fibrillation (chronic) (bmj), September 1, p. 701
HELICOBACTER PYLORI
peptic ulcer disease (article), October 1, p. 1005
update on the treatment of patients with helicobacter pylori (let), September 1, p. 633
HEMOGLOBINOPATHIES
acog publishes guidelines on hemoglobinopathies in pregnancy (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1229
HEMORRHAGE
prevention of recurrent ischemic stroke (article), August 1, p. 382
HEPATITIS B
acip releases recommendations for hepatitis b vaccine use in adults (prac guide), August 15, p. 585
HERBAL MEDICINE
herbal and dietary supplements for treatment of anxiety disorders (article), August 15, p. 549
HERPES ZOSTER
coping with the pain (closeups), December 15, p. 1757
HIP FRACTURES
predicting hip fracture risk in older women (poc), July 15, p. 273
HOME HEALTH CARE
home monitoring of glucose and blood pressure (article), July 15, p. 255
improving care with the patient-centered medical home (ed), September 15, p. 775
principles of the patient-centered medical home (ed), September 15, p. 774
HOSPITALIZATION
exercise for older patients who are acutely hospitalized (coch briefs), July 1, p. 69
predicting delirium in hospitalized older patients (poc), November 15, p. 1527
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS
antiretroviral prophylaxis for occupational exposure to hiv (coch briefs), August 1, p. 375
it's time to normalize testing for hiv (ed), November 15, p. 1459
the CDC and USPSTF recommendations for hiv testing (ed), November 15, p. 1456
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS
HYPERLIPIDEMIA
best alternatives to statins for treating hyperlipidemia (clin inq), October 1, p. 1027
HYPERTENSION
aliskiren (tekturna) for the treatment of hypertension (steps), October 15, p. 1203
are beta blockers effective first-line treatments for hypertension? (cochrane), November 1, p. 1306
home monitoring of glucose and blood pressure (article), July 15, p. 255
HYPERTHRYOIDISM
hyperthyroidism (bmj), October 1, p. 1014
HYPOTHYROIDISM
ILLICIT DRUGS
cdc releases data on deaths from poisoning (prac guide), September 15, p. 892
methamphetamine abuse (article), October 15, p. 1169
IMMUNIZATION
acip recommendations for the prevention of varicella (prac guide), November 1, p. 1396
acip recommends the use of tdap in adults (prac guide), September 15, p. 891
ACIP releases 2007-08 adult immunization schedule (prac guide), November 15, p. 1558
acip releases recommendations for hepatitis b vaccine use in adults (prac guide), August 15, p. 585
cdc reports on postmarketing safety of the rotateq vaccine (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1060
importance of influenza vaccination for children (let), August 1, p. 343
IMMUNOTHERAPY
the role of allergens in asthma (article), September 1, p. 675
IMPETIGO
INFANTS
evaluation of apparent life-threatening events in infants (clin inq), July 1, p. 124
torticollis in an infant (photo), October 15, p. 1197
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
pet-related infections (article), November 1, p. 1314
INFERTILITY
lifestyle modifications, tubal flushing to increase fertility (let), October 15, p. 1111
INFLAMMATION
current understanding of tendinopathies and treatment options (ed), September 15, p. 773
INFLUENZA
importance of influenza vaccination for children (let), August 1, p. 343
INJECTIONS
aap releases guidelines on treatment of anaphylaxis (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1230
INSECT BITES
INSOMNIA
treatment options for insomnia (article), August 15, p. 517
INSULIN
INTERNET GAMING
internet gaming: a hidden addiction (ed), October 15, p. 1116
ISCHEMIA
radiologic evaluation of acute chest pain-suspected myocardial ischemia (article), August 15, p. 533
ISCHEMIC STROKE
prevention of recurrent ischemic stroke (article), August 1, p. 382
JOINT DISORDER
gout: an update (article), September 15, p. 801
systemic lupus erythematosus (bmj), November 1, p. 1351
KARYOTYPING
turner syndrome: diagnosis and management (article), August 1, p. 405
KIDNEY PROBLEMS
acute renal failure (bmj), August 1, p. 418
cdc reports on racial differences in patients with esrd (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 587
KNEE PAIN
persistent anterior knee pain (photo), July 15, p. 277
LABOR INDUCTION
repeat cesarean delivery vs. planned induction of labor (coch briefs), October 1, p. 971
LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS
treatment of lateral epicondylitis (article), September 15, p. 843
LEAD POISONING
a toddler with constipation, anemia, and abnormal radiographic findings (photo), November 1, p. 1361
LESIONS
acute red eye (photo), September 15, p. 857
acute red eye (photo), September 15, p. 857
red, scaly lesion on the upper eyelid (photo), November 15, p. 1533
LIFE-THREATENING EVENT
evaluation of apparent life-threatening events in infants (clin inq), July 1, p. 124
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
aha releases statement on physical activity interventions (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 297
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (coch briefs), August 1, p. 374
behavioral change counseling in the medical home (policy), November 15, p. 1472
exercise for older patients who are acutely hospitalized (coch briefs), July 1, p. 69
lifestyle modifications, tubal flushing to increase fertility (let), October 15, p. 1111
management of type 2 diabetes in youth: an update (article), September 1, p. 658
musings on a new life (closeups), November 15, p. 1442
obesity in children (bmj), December 1, p. 1701
preventing diabetes in youth: lessons from smoking-cessation efforts (ed), September 1, p. 634
LIPID DISORDER
best alternatives to statins for treating hyperlipidemia (clin inq), October 1, p. 1027
LITERATURE REVIEWS
introducing AFP journal club-the story behind the study (ed), November 1, p. 1282
LOW BACK PAIN
nonspecific low back pain and return to work (article), November 15, p. 1497
the physical therapy prescription (article), December 1, p. 1661
LOW-CARBOHYDRATE DIET
is weight loss sustainable with a low-carbohydrate diet? (let), July 1, p. 32
LUPUS
erythematous annular lesions (quiz), December 1, p. 1709
LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
systemic lupus erythematosus (bmj), November 1, p. 1351
MAMMOGRAPHY
counseling women about mammography: benefits vs. harms (cochrane), September 1, p. 652
MASTECTOMY
hard choices (closeups), September 15, p. 796
MEDICAL CARE
group medical visits for the management of chronic pain (clin inq), December 1, p. 1704
MEDICAL HOME
behavioral change counseling in the medical home (policy), November 15, p. 1472
MEDICAL INFORMATION
introducing AFP journal club-the story behind the study (ed), November 1, p. 1282
MEDICAL SCHOOL
inspiring future family physicians: the challenge is ours (ed), July 1, p. 36
rural origins and choosing family medicine predict future rural practice (policy), July 15, p. 207
will medical school expansion help diversify the physician workforce? (policy), July 1, p. 38
MEDICATION
minimizing adverse drug events in older patients (article), December 15, p. 1837
MELANOMA
case report: amelanotic melanoma located on the lower extremity (let), December 1, p. 1614
MEN'S HEALTH
dupuytren's disease: diagnosis and treatment (article), July 1, p. 86
prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases: an update (article), December 15, p. 1827
MENINGITIS
MENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE
MENTAL HEALTH
emergency preparedness plan crucial for physicians and patients (let), September 15, p. 769
internet gaming: a hidden addiction (ed), October 15, p. 1116
predicting delirium in hospitalized older patients (poc), November 15, p. 1527
screening instruments for post-traumatic stress disorder (poc), December 15, p. 1848
METASTATIC DISEASE
metastatic carcinoma of the long bones (article), November 15, p. 1489
METATARSAL
diagnosis and management of metatarsal fractures (article), September 15, p. 817
METFORMIN
METHAMPHETAMINES
methamphetamine abuse (article), October 15, p. 1169
METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHLOCOCCUS AUREUS
cdc reports on mrsa infections among patients on dialysis (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 894
diagnosis of brown recluse spider bites is overused (let), October 1, p. 943
diagnosis of brown recluse spider bites is overused, October 1, p. 943
MIDDLE EAR EFFUSION
diagnosis and treatment of otitis media (article), December 1, p. 1650
MIGRAINE
mind-body therapies for headache (bmj), November 15, p. 1518
MIND-BODY THERAPY
mind-body therapies for headache (bmj), November 15, p. 1518
MISCARRIAGE
letting go (closeups), July 15, p. 233
second trimester pregnancy loss (article), November 1, p. 1341
MUSCLE DISORDER
current understanding of tendinopathies and treatment options (ed), September 15, p. 773
treatment of lateral epicondylitis (article), September 15, p. 843
MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
conflicting evidence on splints for carpal tunnel syndrome (let), August 15, p. 499
the physical therapy prescription (article), December 1, p. 1661
MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN
evaluation of back pain in children and adolescents (article), December 1, p. 1669
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
acute pericarditis (article), November 15, p. 1509
MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA
radiologic evaluation of acute chest pain-suspected myocardial ischemia (article), August 15, p. 533
NASAL OBSTRUCTION
foreign bodies in the ear, nose, and throat (article), October 15, p. 1185
NAUSEA
evaluation of nausea and vomiting (article), July 1, p. 76
NECK PAIN
temporomandibular joint disorders (article), November 15, p. 1477
NECROTIZING FASCIITIS
vibrio vulnificus infection: diagnosis and treatment (article), August 15, p. 539
NEONATAL
NEONATES
outpatient care of the premature infant (article), October 15, p. 1159
respiratory distress in the newborn (article), October 1, p. 987
NEURALGIA
coping with the pain (closeups), December 15, p. 1757
NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS
cysticercosis: an emerging parasitic disease (article), July 1, p. 91
NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS
bell's palsy: diagnosis and management (article), October 1, p. 997
treatment options for insomnia (article), August 15, p. 517
NEWBORN
respiratory distress in the newborn (article), October 1, p. 987
NEWBORNS
NSAIDS
nsaids vs. acetaminophen for the treatment of ankle sprains (journalclub), December 1, p. 1605
peptic ulcer disease (article), October 1, p. 1005
OBESITY
management of type 2 diabetes in youth: an update (article), September 1, p. 658
obesity in children (bmj), December 1, p. 1701
preventing diabetes in youth: lessons from smoking-cessation efforts (ed), September 1, p. 634
OPIATES
patient-controlled analgesia for postoperative pain (coch briefs), December 1, p. 1645
OPIOIDS
opioid analgesia during evaluation of acute abdominal pain (coch briefs), October 1, p. 971
ORAL HEALTH
implementing oral health screening in children (let), November 1, p. 1280
OROFACIAL PAIN
temporomandibular joint disorders (article), November 15, p. 1477
OTITIS MEDIA
diagnosis and treatment of otitis media (article), December 1, p. 1650
OVERUSE INJURIES
PAIN
coping with the pain (closeups), December 15, p. 1757
PAIN RELIEF
headache (chronic tension-type) (bmj), July 1, p. 114
PANCREATITIS
chronic pancreatitis (article), December 1, p. 1679
PAPULES
pregnancy-related pruritic rash (photo), October 1, p. 1019
red-blue, umbilicated nodules on the fingers (photo), July 1, p. 119
PARALYSIS
bell's palsy: diagnosis and management (article), October 1, p. 997
PARASITES
cysticercosis: an emerging parasitic disease (article), July 1, p. 91
pet-related infections (article), November 1, p. 1314
PATHOGENS
PATIENT COMPLIANCE
case report: patient adherence to drug regimens vital to treatment (let), September 15, p. 769
patient-controlled analgesia for postoperative pain (coch briefs), December 1, p. 1645
PATIENT EDUCATION
prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases: an update (article), December 15, p. 1827
PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE
choosing one ppi treatment over another (journalclub), November 1, p. 1273
peptic ulcer disease (article), October 1, p. 1005
PERICARDITIS
acute pericarditis (article), November 15, p. 1509
PERIMENOPAUSE
PERTUSSIS
acip recommends the use of tdap in adults (prac guide), September 15, p. 891
PETS
pet-related infections (article), November 1, p. 1314
PHARMACOGENETICS
pharmacogenetics: using dna to optimize drug therapy (article), October 15, p. 1179
PHARYNGEAL FOREIGN BODY
foreign bodies in the ear, nose, and throat (article), October 15, p. 1185
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
aha releases statement on physical activity interventions (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 297
management of type 2 diabetes in youth: an update (article), September 1, p. 658
obesity in children (bmj), December 1, p. 1701
preventing diabetes in youth: lessons from smoking-cessation efforts (ed), September 1, p. 634
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
evaluation of apparent life-threatening events in infants (clin inq), July 1, p. 124
PHYSICAL THERAPY
temporomandibular joint disorders (article), November 15, p. 1477
the physical therapy prescription (article), December 1, p. 1661
PHYSICAL TRAINING
common problems in endurance athletes (article), July 15, p. 237
PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP
addressing a patient's refusal of care based on religious beliefs (curb con), November 1, p. 1393
improving care with the patient-centered medical home (ed), September 15, p. 775
principles of the patient-centered medical home (ed), September 15, p. 774
responding to a patient's request to pray (curb con), July 1, p. 133
should physicians accept gifts from patients? (curb con), August 1, p. 437
PINGUECULITIS
acute red eye (photo), September 15, p. 857
PNEUMONIA
predicting pneumonia in adults with respiratory illness (poc), August 15, p. 560
POISONING
cdc releases data on deaths from poisoning (prac guide), September 15, p. 892
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
screening instruments for post-traumatic stress disorder (poc), December 15, p. 1848
POSTMENOPAUSE
POSTOPERATIVE PAIN
patient-controlled analgesia for postoperative pain (coch briefs), December 1, p. 1645
PRACTICE GUIDELINES
it's time to normalize testing for hiv (ed), November 15, p. 1459
the CDC and USPSTF recommendations for hiv testing (ed), November 15, p. 1456
PRECONCEPTION HEALTH CARE
recommendations for preconception care (article), August 1, p. 397
PREGNANCY
acog publishes guidelines on hemoglobinopathies in pregnancy (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1229
acog releases guidelines on the use of ssris during pregnancy (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 587
advance provision for emergency oral contraception (coch briefs), September 1, p. 654
cesarean delivery rate hits all-time high (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 444
pregnancy-related pruritic rash (photo), October 1, p. 1019
recommendations for preconception care (article), August 1, p. 397
screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy (article), July 15, p. 265
PREGNANCY LOSS
second trimester pregnancy loss (article), November 1, p. 1341
PREMATURE INFANT
outpatient care of the premature infant (article), October 15, p. 1159
PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
case report: patient adherence to drug regimens vital to treatment (let), September 15, p. 769
cdc releases data on deaths from poisoning (prac guide), September 15, p. 892
prescribing for older adults: finding the balance (ed), December 15, p. 1768
PREVENTIVE CARE
are some screening tests doing more harm than good? (ed), August 1, p. 351
PROGESTINS
PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS
choosing one ppi treatment over another (journalclub), November 1, p. 1273
PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
herbal and dietary supplements for treatment of anxiety disorders (article), August 15, p. 549
screening instruments for post-traumatic stress disorder (poc), December 15, p. 1848
somatoform disorders (article), November 1, p. 1333
PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION
ACCP updates guidelines for the treatment of pah (prac guide), December 15, p. 1874
PULMONARY DISEASE
red, scaly lesion on the upper eyelid (photo), November 15, p. 1533
PULMONARY EMBOLISM
new guidelines on dvt and pulmonary embolism (ed), October 15, p. 1116
RADIOGRAPHS
abnormal radiographic gas patterns in the right upper quadrant (photo), December 15, p. 1853
predicting pneumonia in adults with respiratory illness (poc), August 15, p. 560
RADIOLOGY
introducing the American College of Radiology series (ed), August 15, p. 504
radiologic evaluation of chronic foot pain (article), October 1, p. 975
RASH
pruritic rash after an ocean swim (photo), August 1, p. 425
RECURRENT STROKE
prevention of recurrent ischemic stroke (article), August 1, p. 382
RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
addressing a patient's refusal of care based on religious beliefs (curb con), November 1, p. 1393
responding to a patient's request to pray (curb con), July 1, p. 133
RENAL DISEASE
cdc reports on racial differences in patients with esrd (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 587
drug dosing in older patients with chronic kidney disease (let), December 15, p. 1766
identifying patients at risk of chronic kidney disease (let), November 15, p. 1454
RENAL FAILURE
acute renal failure (bmj), August 1, p. 418
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
recommendations for preconception care (article), August 1, p. 397
RESIDENCY
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
ACCP updates guidelines for the treatment of pah (prac guide), December 15, p. 1874
medications for copd: a review of effectiveness (article), October 15, p. 1141
respiratory distress in the newborn (article), October 1, p. 987
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS
predicting pneumonia in adults with respiratory illness (poc), August 15, p. 560
RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
the empty chair (closeups), August 15, p. 513
RETINA
yellow-white retinal lesion in a 48-year-old woman (photo), August 15, p. 565
RHEUMATOLOGIC DISEASE
fibromyalgia (article), July 15, p. 247
gout: an update (article), September 15, p. 801
key practice points in the management of fibromyalgia (ed), July 15, p. 195
systemic lupus erythematosus (bmj), November 1, p. 1351
RHINOSINUSITIS
clinical diagnosis and evaluation of sinusitis in adults (ed), December 1, p. 1620
ROTAVIRUS
cdc reports on postmarketing safety of the rotateq vaccine (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1060
RURAL HEALTH CARE
rural origins and choosing family medicine predict future rural practice (policy), July 15, p. 207
SCREENING
it's time to normalize testing for hiv (ed), November 15, p. 1459
screening for chlamydial infection: recommendation statement, December 1, p. 1695
the CDC and USPSTF recommendations for hiv testing (ed), November 15, p. 1456
SCREENING TESTS
are some screening tests doing more harm than good? (ed), August 1, p. 351
SEIZURES
cysticercosis: an emerging parasitic disease (article), July 1, p. 91
SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS
acog releases guidelines on the use of ssris during pregnancy (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 587
SEXUAL HISTORY
prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases: an update (article), December 15, p. 1827
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE
prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases: an update (article), December 15, p. 1827
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
advance provision for emergency oral contraception (coch briefs), September 1, p. 654
screening for chlamydial infection: recommendation statement, December 1, p. 1695
SHINGLES
coping with the pain (closeups), December 15, p. 1757
SINUSITIS
clinical diagnosis and evaluation of sinusitis in adults (ed), December 1, p. 1620
SKIN CANCER
treatment options for actinic keratoses (article), September 1, p. 667
SKIN CONDITIONS
erythematous annular lesions (quiz), December 1, p. 1709
SKIN INFECTION
painful erythematous nodules (photo), September 1, p. 697
SKIN LESIONS
case report: amelanotic melanoma located on the lower extremity (let), December 1, p. 1614
erythematous annular lesions (quiz), December 1, p. 1709
painful erythematous nodules (photo), September 1, p. 697
pruritic rash after an ocean swim (photo), August 1, p. 425
red-blue, umbilicated nodules on the fingers (photo), July 1, p. 119
treatment options for actinic keratoses (article), September 1, p. 667
SKIN RASH
pregnancy-related pruritic rash (photo), October 1, p. 1019
SLEEP DISORDERS
treatment options for insomnia (article), August 15, p. 517
SMOKING CESSATION
preventing diabetes in youth: lessons from smoking-cessation efforts (ed), September 1, p. 634
varenicline (chantix) for smoking cessation (steps), July 15, p. 279
SOMATIC DISORDERS
somatoform disorders (article), November 1, p. 1333
SPIDER BITES
diagnosis of brown recluse spider bites is overused (let), October 1, p. 943
diagnosis of brown recluse spider bites is overused, October 1, p. 943
SPLINTERS
management of foreign bodies in the skin (article), September 1, p. 683
SPLINTS
conflicting evidence on splints for carpal tunnel syndrome (let), August 15, p. 499
SPORTS INJURIES
common problems in endurance athletes (article), July 15, p. 237
new challenges in assessing and managing concussion in sports (ed), October 1, p. 948
SPORTS MEDICINE
common problems in endurance athletes (article), July 15, p. 237
new challenges in assessing and managing concussion in sports (ed), October 1, p. 948
STATIN THERAPY
best alternatives to statins for treating hyperlipidemia (clin inq), October 1, p. 1027
STATINS
the grapefruit-drug interaction debate: role of statins (let), July 15, p. 190
STDS
screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy (article), July 15, p. 265
STIS
screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy (article), July 15, p. 265
STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION
STRESS FRACTURE
persistent anterior knee pain (photo), July 15, p. 277
STRETCHING PROGRAMS
torticollis in an infant (photo), October 15, p. 1197
STROKE
prevention of recurrent ischemic stroke (article), August 1, p. 382
SUNSCREEN
erythematous annular lesions (quiz), December 1, p. 1709
TDAP
acip recommends the use of tdap in adults (prac guide), September 15, p. 891
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS
temporomandibular joint disorders (article), November 15, p. 1477
TENDINOPATHIES
current understanding of tendinopathies and treatment options (ed), September 15, p. 773
TENNIS ELBOW
treatment of lateral epicondylitis (article), September 15, p. 843
TENSION HEADACHE
mind-body therapies for headache (bmj), November 15, p. 1518
TETANUS
acip recommends the use of tdap in adults (prac guide), September 15, p. 891
TICK-BORNE DISEASE
TODDLERS
a toddler with constipation, anemia, and abnormal radiographic findings (photo), November 1, p. 1361
merits of breastfeeding children through the toddler years (let), September 15, p. 765
TOPICAL THERAPY
treatment options for actinic keratoses (article), September 1, p. 667
TORTICOLLIS
torticollis in an infant (photo), October 15, p. 1197
TOXOPLASMOSIS
pet-related infections (article), November 1, p. 1314
TRANSLOCATION
letting go (closeups), July 15, p. 233
TUBAL FLUSHING
lifestyle modifications, tubal flushing to increase fertility (let), October 15, p. 1111
TURNER SYNDROME
turner syndrome: diagnosis and management (article), August 1, p. 405
ULCERATIVE COLITIS
ulcerative colitis: diagnosis and treatment (article), November 1, p. 1323
ULTRASOUND
the physical therapy prescription (article), December 1, p. 1661
UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION
VACCINATION
acip recommendations for the prevention of varicella (prac guide), November 1, p. 1396
acip recommends the use of tdap in adults (prac guide), September 15, p. 891
ACIP releases 2007-08 adult immunization schedule (prac guide), November 15, p. 1558
acip releases recommendations for hepatitis b vaccine use in adults (prac guide), August 15, p. 585
cdc reports on postmarketing safety of the rotateq vaccine (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1060
coping with the pain (closeups), December 15, p. 1757
importance of influenza vaccination for children (let), August 1, p. 343
VAGINAL DELIVERY
VARICELLA
acip recommendations for the prevention of varicella (prac guide), November 1, p. 1396
VIBRIO VULNIFICUS
vibrio vulnificus infection: diagnosis and treatment (article), August 15, p. 539
VIRAL INFECTION
acute pericarditis (article), November 15, p. 1509
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
yellow-white retinal lesion in a 48-year-old woman (photo), August 15, p. 565
VITAMIN C
the role of vitamin c in the treatment of the common cold (let), October 15, p. 1111
VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS
the role of vitamin c in the treatment of the common cold (let), October 15, p. 1111
VOMITING
evaluation of nausea and vomiting (article), July 1, p. 76
WEIGHT LOSS
is weight loss sustainable with a low-carbohydrate diet? (let), July 1, p. 32
WOMEN'S HEALTH
acog publishes guidelines on hemoglobinopathies in pregnancy (prac guid briefs), October 15, p. 1229
acog releases guidelines on the use of ssris during pregnancy (prac guid briefs), August 15, p. 587
advance provision for emergency oral contraception (coch briefs), September 1, p. 654
CDC reports a decrease in the incidence of breast cancer (prac guid briefs), December 15, p. 1880
cesarean delivery rate hits all-time high (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 444
counseling women about mammography: benefits vs. harms (cochrane), September 1, p. 652