August 1, 2002

Allergic disease affects millions of persons in the United States and is best managed with environmental control measures.

Rosacea is a common, but often overlooked, skin condition of uncertain etiology that can lead to significant facial disfigurement, ocular complications, and severe emotional distress.

Athletes and other physically active patients should be screened for high blood pressure and, if necessary, given appropriate treatment. It is important for physicians to consider the effects of various antihypertensive medications on exercise tolerance and the rules for…

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors have been shown to improve or stabilize several chronic conditions. Physicians should be comfortable using these agents as primary, secondary, or tertiary prevention in the majority of patients with refractory hypertension, congestive…

AFP is welcoming its ninth medical editing fellow to the editorial offices in Washington, D.C. Charles Carter, M.D., started his fellowship in July, taking over for Margaret Gourlay, M.D., who just finished the year-long fellowship. The fellowship, named after AFP's earlier…

Gerberding Named CDC Director and ATSDR Administrator | Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act Introduced to Congress | New Web Site Promotes Healthy Eating, Active Lifestyles for Children | HHS Awards Grants to Promote Abstinence Education for Teenagers | WONCA Web Site…

Here's another reason girls should be encouraged to participate in sports: they are less likely to grow up to be obese adults. In a study published in Preventive Medicine, researchers evaluated the past athletic involvement and current body mass index (BMI) of 486 women. They…

Weight change in the postpartum period is a dominant concern of new mothers.1 Post-partum weight retention has important public health implications as well, because retention of gestational weight can be a significant contributor to long-term obesity and associated health risks…

The patient sat in the holding area of the mobile clinic, furtively eyeing JOH as he completed a chart. JOH knew him well, and he also knew what he wanted from his visit. The patient had a history of asthma, and he had come for a refill of his albuterol inhaler. The only…

Children with moderate to severe asthma exacerbations experience improved respiratory function and are less likely to require hospital admission when treated with multiple doses of beta2 agonists combined with anticholinergics. The same benefit has not been proved in children…

What are the effects of treatments for proximal deep venous thrombosis? What are the effects of treatments for isolated calf vein thrombosis? What are the effects of treatments for pulmonary embolism? What are the effects of computerized decision support on oral anticoagulation…

Photo Quiz presents readers with a clinical challenge based on a photograph or other image.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued recommendations on selecting and installing safety seats and how to place a child in the seat. Factors that parents should consider before buying a car safety seat for infants and children are included.

HHS Report on Physical Activity for Older Americans | USPSTF Breast Cancer Recommendations | AAP Childhood OSAS Screening Guidelines | FDA Approval of Alosetron Reintroduction

Controlling dust mites is the most important thing you can do in your house to make your asthma and allergies better. Dust mites are tiny bugs that cannot be seen. They live in places that collect dust. Pillows, mattresses, and carpets usually have thousands of dust mites…

Rosacea (say “rose-ay-shah”) is a disease that affects the skin of the face. Rosacea usually starts with redness on the cheeks. It can slowly worsen to include one or more symptoms and several parts of the face. Symptoms may include blushing (reddening of the face), a blotchy…

Blood pressure is the amount of pressure (force) blood exerts on the walls of your arteries. Arteries are the “pipes” that carry blood from your heart to all parts of your body. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, happens when your blood puts extra pressure on the…

ACE inhibitors are medicines that were first designed to treat high blood pressure. They are safe and have few side effects. There are several different brand names.