Volume 76 Index

July to December 2007

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 ablative therapy ACE inhibitor therapy acetaminophen actinic keratoses acute coronary syndrome addiction adolescents adults adverse effects allergens alpha-glucosidase inhibitors amputations analgesia anaphylaxis anemia angiotensin-receptor blockers ankle injuries ankle sprain antibiotic resistance antibiotic therapy antibiotics antihypertensive therapy antihypertensives antiinflammatories antimicrobial agents antiplatelet therapy antiretroviral therapy antithrombotics antithyroid drugs anxiety disorders arthritis aspirin asthma asymptomatic patients athletes atrial fibrillation autoimmune disorder back pain bacterial infection bell's palsy beta agonists beta blockers birth control blood blood lead levels blood pressure monitoring bone fracture bone metastasis bone pain braces breast cancer breastfeeding caffeine carcinoma cardiac arrhythmias cardiac problems cardiopulmonary disease cardiovascular abnormalities cardiovascular disease caries carpal tunnel syndrome celiac disease cellulitis cerebrovascular disease cerumen cervical cancer cesarean section chest pain children's health chlamydia cholecystitis cholesterol levels chromosomal abnormalities chronic conditions chronic disease chronic kidney disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic pain clinical errors cognitive impairment colds colon colon cancer colorectal cancer colorectal screening common cold community-acquired pneumonia complementary medicine computed tomography concussion conflict of interest congenital disorders corticosteroids cough counseling COX-2 inhibitors cysticercosis cysts cytochrome P450 cytomegalovirus deep venous thrombosis delirium depression dermatitis dermatosis diabetes diabetes mellitus diabetic kidney disease diabetic nephropathy diagnostic imaging dialysis diarrhea diet direct renin inhibitor disability disaster victims Down syndrome driving drug abuse drug dosing drug interactions drug reactions drug therapy dupuytren's disease ear infections ears earwax eating behaviors ecthyma elderly

emergency care emergency contraception emotional distress end-stage renal disease epinephrine erythema estrogen ethics evidence-based medicine exercise eye conditions eye examination eye injuries eyelid falls family medicine family physician workforce fibromyalgia fishhook injury food poisoning foot foot pain foot problems foreign body foreign body removal fractures fungal infection gas gastrointestinal disorders gastrointestinal symptoms genetic testing genetics genotyping geriatrics glucose monitoring gluten sensitivity glycemic control gout granuloma grapefruit group visits guidelines hand contracture head and neck headache health maintenance heart rate Helicobacter pylori hemoglobinopathies hemorrhage hepatitis B herbal medicine herpes zoster hip fractures home health care hospitalization human immunodeficiency virus human papillomavirus hyperlipidemia hypertension hyperthryoidism hypothyroidism illicit drugs immunization immunotherapy impetigo infants infectious diseases infertility inflammation influenza injections insect bites insomnia insulin internet gaming ischemia ischemic stroke joint disorder karyotyping kidney problems knee pain labor induction lateral epicondylitis lead poisoning lesions life-threatening event lifestyle modification lipid disorder literature reviews low back pain low-carbohydrate diet lupus lupus erythematosus mammography mastectomy medical care medical home medical information medical school medication melanoma men's health meningitis meningococcal conjugate vaccine mental health metastatic disease metatarsal metformin methamphetamines methicillin-resistant staphlococcus aureus middle ear effusion migraine mind-body therapy miscarriage muscle disorder musculoskeletal disorders musculoskeletal pain myocardial infarction myocardial ischemia nasal obstruction nausea neck pain necrotizing fasciitis neonatal neonates neuralgia neurocysticercosis neurologic disorders newborn newborns

NSAIDs obesity opiates opioids oral health orofacial pain otitis media overuse injuries pain pain relief pancreatitis papules paralysis parasites pathogens patient compliance patient education peptic ulcer disease pericarditis perimenopause pertussis pets pharmacogenetics pharyngeal foreign body physical activity physical examination physical therapy physical training physician-patient relationship pingueculitis pneumonia poisoning polycystic ovary syndrome post-traumatic stress disorder postmenopause postoperative pain practice guidelines preconception health care pregnancy pregnancy loss premature infant preparticipation physical examination prescription drugs preventive care progestins proton pump inhibitors psychiatric disorders pulmonary arterial hypertension pulmonary disease pulmonary embolism radiographs radiology rash recurrent stroke religious beliefs renal disease renal failure reproductive health residency respiratory disorders respiratory infections restless leg syndrome retina rheumatologic disease rhinosinusitis rotavirus rural health care screening screening tests seizures selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors sexual history sexually transmitted disease sexually transmitted diseases shingles sinusitis skin cancer skin conditions skin infection skin lesions skin rash sleep disorders smoking cessation somatic disorders spider bites splinters splints sports injuries sports medicine statin therapy statins STDs STIs streptococcal infection stress fracture stretching programs stroke sunscreen Tdap temporomandibular joint disorders tendinopathies tennis elbow tension headache tetanus tick-borne disease toddlers topical therapy torticollis toxoplasmosis translocation tubal flushing turner syndrome ulcerative colitis ultrasound upper respiratory infection vaccination vaginal delivery varicella vibrio vulnificus viral infection visual impairment vitamin c vitamin supplements vomiting weight loss women's health work-related injuries workers' compensation wound X chromosome

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

aspirin combined with clopidogrel (plavix) decreases cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome (cochrane), December 1, p. 1643

ADDICTION

internet gaming: a hidden addiction (ed), October 15, p. 1116

methamphetamine abuse (article), October 15, p. 1169

ADOLESCENTS

AHA releases recommendations on preparticipation screening in student athletes (prac guide), November 15, p. 1568

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

retapamulin (altabax) 1% topical ointment for the treatment of impetigo (steps), November 15, p. 1537

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

aspirin combined with clopidogrel (plavix) decreases cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome (cochrane), December 1, p. 1643

preventing premature discontinuation of thienopyridine therapy (prac guid briefs), July 1, p. 142

routine aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the primary prevention of colorectal cancer: recommendation statement, July 1, p. 109

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

AAP releases recommendations on overuse injuries and overtraining in child athletes (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1725

AHA releases recommendations on preparticipation screening in student athletes (prac guide), November 15, p. 1568

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

guidelines for the diagnosis and management of rhinosinusitis in adults (prac guide), December 1, p. 1718

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

screening for elevated blood lead levels in children and pregnant women: recommendation statement, September 1, p. 691

BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING

home monitoring of glucose and blood pressure (article), July 15, p. 255

interventions to improve blood pressure control in patients with hypertension (cochrane), August 1, p. 373

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

aspirin combined with clopidogrel (plavix) decreases cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome (cochrane), December 1, p. 1643

radiologic evaluation of acute chest pain-suspected myocardial ischemia (article), August 15, p. 533

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

AHA releases recommendations on preparticipation screening in student athletes (prac guide), November 15, p. 1568

aha releases statement on the use of cox-2 inhibitors and nsaids (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 894

are beta blockers effective first-line treatments for hypertension? (cochrane), November 1, p. 1306

interventions to improve blood pressure control in patients with hypertension (cochrane), August 1, p. 373

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

aha releases statement on the use of cox-2 inhibitors and nsaids (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 894

CERUMEN

removal of cerumen from ear canal using lighted curettes (let), July 1, p. 32

CERVICAL CANCER

quadrivalent hpv recombinant vaccine (gardasil) for the prevention of cervical cancer (steps), August 15, p. 573

CESAREAN SECTION

cesarean delivery rate hits all-time high (prac guid briefs), August 1, p. 444

predicting the likelihood of successful vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (poc), October 15, p. 1192

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

AAP releases recommendations on overuse injuries and overtraining in child athletes (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1725

cdc publishes statement on cough and cold medications in children (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 298

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

metformin therapy and diabetes prevention in adolescents who are obese (clin inq), November 1, p. 1357

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

screening for elevated blood lead levels in children and pregnant women: recommendation statement, September 1, p. 691

updated aap guidelines on newborn screening and therapy for congenital hypothyroidism (prac guide), August 1, p. 439

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

acog releases guidelines on screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities (prac guide), September 1, p. 712

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

cdc publishes statement on cough and cold medications in children (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 298

guidelines for the diagnosis and management of rhinosinusitis in adults (prac guide), December 1, p. 1718

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

routine aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the primary prevention of colorectal cancer: recommendation statement, July 1, p. 109

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

updated aap guidelines on newborn screening and therapy for congenital hypothyroidism (prac guide), August 1, p. 439

CORTICOSTEROIDS

medications for copd: a review of effectiveness (article), October 15, p. 1141

COUGH

cdc publishes statement on cough and cold medications in children (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 298

COUNSELING

behavioral change counseling in the medical home (policy), November 15, p. 1472

COX-2 INHIBITORS

aha releases statement on the use of cox-2 inhibitors and nsaids (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 894

CYSTICERCOSIS

cysticercosis: an emerging parasitic disease (article), July 1, p. 91

CYSTS

cysticercosis: an emerging parasitic disease (article), July 1, p. 91

CYTOCHROME P450

is genetic testing for cytochrome p450 polymorphisms ready for implementation? (ed), August 1, p. 348

the effect of cytochrome p450 metabolism on drug response, interactions, and adverse effects (article), August 1, p. 391

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS

yellow-white retinal lesion in a 48-year-old woman (photo), August 15, p. 565

DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS

aafp and acp publish recommendations on diagnosis and management of vte (prac guide), October 15, p. 1225

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

metformin therapy and diabetes prevention in adolescents who are obese (clin inq), November 1, p. 1357

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

sitagliptin (januvia) for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes (steps), September 15, p. 861

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

acog releases guidelines on screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities (prac guide), September 1, p. 712

DRIVING

aan guidelines on reporting medical conditions that may affect driving competency (prac guid briefs), July 1, p. 139

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

is genetic testing for cytochrome p450 polymorphisms ready for implementation? (ed), August 1, p. 348

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

the effect of cytochrome p450 metabolism on drug response, interactions, and adverse effects (article), August 1, p. 391

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

nams releases updated position statement on the use of estrogen and progestogen in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women (prac guide), July 15, p. 295

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

responses to medical students' frequently asked questions about family medicine (article), July 1, p. 99

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

medical school expansion: an immediate opportunity to meet rural health care needs (policy), July 15, p. 208

responses to medical students' frequently asked questions about family medicine (article), July 1, p. 99

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

is genetic testing for cytochrome p450 polymorphisms ready for implementation? (ed), August 1, p. 348

pharmacogenetics: using dna to optimize drug therapy (article), October 15, p. 1179

the effect of cytochrome p450 metabolism on drug response, interactions, and adverse effects (article), August 1, p. 391

GENETICS

letting go (closeups), July 15, p. 233

pharmacogenetics: using dna to optimize drug therapy (article), October 15, p. 1179

GENOTYPING

is genetic testing for cytochrome p450 polymorphisms ready for implementation? (ed), August 1, p. 348

the effect of cytochrome p450 metabolism on drug response, interactions, and adverse effects (article), August 1, p. 391

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

quadrivalent hpv recombinant vaccine (gardasil) for the prevention of cervical cancer (steps), August 15, p. 573

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

interventions to improve blood pressure control in patients with hypertension (cochrane), August 1, p. 373

HYPERTHRYOIDISM

hyperthyroidism (bmj), October 1, p. 1014

HYPOTHYROIDISM

updated aap guidelines on newborn screening and therapy for congenital hypothyroidism (prac guide), August 1, p. 439

ILLICIT DRUGS

cdc releases data on deaths from poisoning (prac guide), September 15, p. 892

methamphetamine abuse (article), October 15, p. 1169

IMMUNIZATION

acip issues revised recommendations on meningococcal conjugate vaccine (prac guid briefs), November 1, p. 1402

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 recommendations on prevention and control of influenza (prac guide), October 1, p. 1046

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

retapamulin (altabax) 1% topical ointment for the treatment of impetigo (steps), November 15, p. 1537

INFANTS

CDC evaluates the effect of revised guidelines on the prevention of group B streptococci disease (prac guid briefs), December 15, p. 1878

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

acip releases 2007 recommendations on prevention and control of influenza (prac guide), October 1, p. 1046

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

guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne rickettsial diseases (prac guide), July 1, p. 137

INSOMNIA

treatment options for insomnia (article), August 15, p. 517

INSULIN

effectiveness of insulin sensitizing drugs for polycystic ovary syndrome (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1308

sitagliptin (januvia) for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes (steps), September 15, p. 861

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

medical school expansion: an immediate opportunity to meet rural health care needs (policy), July 15, p. 208

responses to medical students' frequently asked questions about family medicine (article), July 1, p. 99

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

acip issues revised recommendations on meningococcal conjugate vaccine (prac guid briefs), November 1, p. 1402

MENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE

acip issues revised recommendations on meningococcal conjugate vaccine (prac guid briefs), November 1, p. 1402

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

metformin therapy and diabetes prevention in adolescents who are obese (clin inq), November 1, p. 1357

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

retapamulin (altabax) 1% topical ointment for the treatment of impetigo (steps), November 15, p. 1537

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

aspirin combined with clopidogrel (plavix) decreases cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome (cochrane), December 1, p. 1643

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

CDC evaluates the effect of revised guidelines on the prevention of group B streptococci disease (prac guid briefs), December 15, p. 1878

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

aan guidelines on reporting medical conditions that may affect driving competency (prac guid briefs), July 1, p. 139

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

updated aap guidelines on newborn screening and therapy for congenital hypothyroidism (prac guide), August 1, p. 439

NSAIDS

aha releases statement on the use of cox-2 inhibitors and nsaids (prac guid briefs), September 15, p. 894

nsaids vs. acetaminophen for the treatment of ankle sprains (journalclub), December 1, p. 1605

peptic ulcer disease (article), October 1, p. 1005

routine aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the primary prevention of colorectal cancer: recommendation statement, July 1, p. 109

OBESITY

management of type 2 diabetes in youth: an update (article), September 1, p. 658

metformin therapy and diabetes prevention in adolescents who are obese (clin inq), November 1, p. 1357

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

AAP releases recommendations on overuse injuries and overtraining in child athletes (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1725

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

guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne rickettsial diseases (prac guide), July 1, p. 137

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

nams releases updated position statement on the use of estrogen and progestogen in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women (prac guide), July 15, p. 295

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

effectiveness of insulin sensitizing drugs for polycystic ovary syndrome (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1308

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

screening instruments for post-traumatic stress disorder (poc), December 15, p. 1848

POSTMENOPAUSE

nams releases updated position statement on the use of estrogen and progestogen in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women (prac guide), July 15, p. 295

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 screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities (prac guide), September 1, p. 712

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

predicting the likelihood of successful vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (poc), October 15, p. 1192

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

screening for elevated blood lead levels in children and pregnant women: recommendation statement, September 1, p. 691

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

AHA releases recommendations on preparticipation screening in student athletes (prac guide), November 15, p. 1568

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

nams releases updated position statement on the use of estrogen and progestogen in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women (prac guide), July 15, p. 295

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

aafp and acp publish recommendations on diagnosis and management of vte (prac guide), October 15, p. 1225

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

responses to medical students' frequently asked questions about family medicine (article), July 1, p. 99

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

guidelines for the diagnosis and management of rhinosinusitis in adults (prac guide), December 1, p. 1718

ROTAVIRUS

cdc reports on postmarketing safety of the rotateq vaccine (prac guid briefs), October 1, p. 1060

RURAL HEALTH CARE

medical school expansion: an immediate opportunity to meet rural health care needs (policy), July 15, p. 208

rural origins and choosing family medicine predict future rural practice (policy), July 15, p. 207

SCREENING

acog releases guidelines on screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities (prac guide), September 1, p. 712

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

updated aap guidelines on newborn screening and therapy for congenital hypothyroidism (prac guide), August 1, p. 439

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

guidelines for the diagnosis and management of rhinosinusitis in adults (prac guide), December 1, p. 1718

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

AAP releases recommendations on overuse injuries and overtraining in child athletes (prac guid briefs), December 1, p. 1725

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

CDC evaluates the effect of revised guidelines on the prevention of group B streptococci disease (prac guid briefs), December 15, p. 1878

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

guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne rickettsial diseases (prac guide), July 1, p. 137

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

retapamulin (altabax) 1% topical ointment for the treatment of impetigo (steps), November 15, p. 1537

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

cdc publishes statement on cough and cold medications in children (prac guid briefs), July 15, p. 298

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 recommendations on prevention and control of influenza (prac guide), October 1, p. 1046

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

quadrivalent hpv recombinant vaccine (gardasil) for the prevention of cervical cancer (steps), August 15, p. 573

VAGINAL DELIVERY

predicting the likelihood of successful vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (poc), October 15, p. 1192

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

guidelines for the diagnosis and management of rhinosinusitis in adults (prac guide), December 1, p. 1718

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 screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities (prac guide), September 1, p. 712

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

effectiveness of insulin sensitizing drugs for polycystic ovary syndrome (coch briefs), November 1, p. 1308

erythematous annular lesions (quiz), December 1, p. 1709

hard choices (closeups), September 15, p. 796

letting go (closeups), July 15, p. 233

lifestyle modifications, tubal flushing to increase fertility (let), October 15, p. 1111

nams releases updated position statement on the use of estrogen and progestogen in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women (prac guide), July 15, p. 295

predicting hip fracture risk in older women (poc), July 15, p. 273

predicting the likelihood of successful vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (poc), October 15, p. 1192

pregnancy-related pruritic rash (photo), October 1, p. 1019

prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases: an update (article), December 15, p. 1827

quadrivalent hpv recombinant vaccine (gardasil) for the prevention of cervical cancer (steps), August 15, p. 573

recommendations for preconception care (article), August 1, p. 397

repeat cesarean delivery vs. planned induction of labor (coch briefs), October 1, p. 971

screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy (article), July 15, p. 265

screening for chlamydial infection: recommendation statement, December 1, p. 1695

screening for elevated blood lead levels in children and pregnant women: recommendation statement, September 1, p. 691

second trimester pregnancy loss (article), November 1, p. 1341

the safety of caffeine consumption (ed), November 1, p. 1282

turner syndrome: diagnosis and management (article), August 1, p. 405

WORK-RELATED INJURIES

nonspecific low back pain and return to work (article), November 15, p. 1497

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

nonspecific low back pain and return to work (article), November 15, p. 1497

WOUND

management of foreign bodies in the skin (article), September 1, p. 683

X CHROMOSOME

turner syndrome: diagnosis and management (article), August 1, p. 405