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    Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis

    RICHARD COLGAN, MOZELLA WILLIAMS

    Acute uncomplicated cystitis is diagnosed with history, physical examination, and urinalysis. Classic symptoms include dysuria, frequent voiding, and urgency. Treatment with antimicrobial agents should be based on effectiveness, risk of adverse effects, resistance rates, and...

    Interacting with Patients' Family Members During the Office Visit

    FOLASHADE S. OMOLE, CHARLES M. SOW, EDITH FRESH, DOLAPO BABALOLA, HARRY STROTHERS, III

    There are many reasons for patients' family members to be there during an office visit, and their presence is often beneficial to the care of the patient. However, physicians need to be aware of potential challenges, such as maintaining patient confidentiality and safety.

    Evaluation and Management of Heart Murmurs in Children

    JENNIFER E. FRANK, KATHRYN M. JACOBE

    Although most heart murmurs in children are not pathologic, they may be the only manifestation of serious heart disease. A targeted history and cardiovascular examination should be performed to elicit any red flag signs or symptoms. Echocardiography is recommended for...

    Treatment of Adult Obesity with Bariatric Surgery

    ROBIN SCHROEDER, JORDAN M. GARRISON, JR., MARK S. JOHNSON

    Bariatric surgery results in greater weight loss and greater reductions in obesity-related comorbidities than traditional weight loss therapy. A clinical rule can help identify patients with increased mortality risk from bariatric surgery. Complications and adverse effects...

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    Improving Medication Adherence in Patients with Comorbidities

    TESS MOORE, JON O. NEHER, SARAH SAFRANEK

    Interventions that involve pharmacists to review, simplify, and monitor medication use significantly improve adherence in patients with multiple medical conditions.

    Improving Medication Adherence in Patients with Comorbidities

    TESS MOORE, JON O. NEHER, SARAH SAFRANEK

    Interventions that involve pharmacists to review, simplify, and monitor medication use significantly improve adherence in patients with multiple medical conditions.

    AAFP News Now: AFP Edition

    AAFP News Now: AFP Edition

    IOM Report Finds Few Causal Relationships Between Vaccines and Adverse Events | CDC Survey Shows Little Improvement in HPV Vaccination Rates in Adolescents | HHS Proposes Rules to Expand Patients' Rights to Access Health Information | CMS Extends Deadline for Hardship...

    Editorials

    Abuse of Over-the-Counter Medications Among Teenagers and Young Adults

    CHIH-WEN SHI, MARGARET A. BAYARD

    In recent years, recognition of over-the-counter (OTC) medication abuse by patients—especially teenagers and young adults—has increased.1 Abuse is defined as the use of a drug to experience psychoactive effects instead of for its medical indication. OTC medications are easily...

    Close-ups

    A Lifestyle That Enables Me to Control My Type 2 Diabetes

    MITCHELL KAMINSKI

    The personal side of medicine told from the patient's perspective. The patient's story is followed by commentary from a physician and a list of resources.

    Cochrane for Clinicians

    Statins for Primary Cardiovascular Prevention

    DEAN A. SEEHUSEN

    Trials to date have found that statins reduce all-cause mortality, composite cardiovascular outcomes, and revascularization. However, most trials included large numbers of persons with known CVD. Clear evidence of the effectiveness of statins to prevent a first cardiovascular...

    Nicotine Receptor Partial Agonists for Smoking Cessation

    KENNETH W. LIN

    Compared with placebo, varenicline more than doubles the chances of successful long-term smoking abstinence. In head-to-head trials, varenicline appears to be at least as effective as nicotine replacement therapy and bupropion (Zyban). The most common adverse effect is nausea...

    Photo Quiz

    Blue-Gray Discoloration of the Skin

    FARRUKH MERCHANT, TERESA CARPENTER

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

    Practice Guidelines

    ACIP Updates Guideline on Influenza Vaccination for 2011–2012 Season

    CARRIE ARMSTRONG

    The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued its annual guideline on vaccination against influenza. This year's guideline contains few significant changes from the 2010–2011 recommendations. It includes...

    Letters to the Editor

    Responses to Treatment of Acute Migraine Headache Article

    Tips from Other Journals

    Long-term Aspirin Use for Colorectal Cancer Prevention

    JENNIFER PAYNE

    Vitamin B Supplementation Does Not Reduce Cancer, CVD, or All-Cause Mortality

    KENNETH T. MOON

    Information from Your Family Doctor

    Treating a Bladder Infection (Cystitis)

    Cystitis (sis-TIE-tis) is an infection in your bladder that is caused by bacteria. If you have a bladder infection, you may feel pain when you urinate or have an unusually strong need to urinate. You may also urinate more often and have pain in your lower stomach.

    Going with a Family Member to the Doctor

    It can be helpful to have you there. You can help during and after the visit by:

    Weight Loss Surgery

    Weight loss surgery (also called bariatric surgery) includes several different procedures designed to make the stomach smaller. The two most common procedures are gastric banding and Roux-en-Y (ROO-en-Y) bypass. The goal of these surgeries is for you to feel satisfied with...

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