MICHAEL F. MAZZONE, TIMOTHY MCCUE
Although problems with the Achilles tendon are increasingly common, especially in physically active persons, the diagnosis is missed in about one fourth of cases. Basic treatme nt is often helpful, but physical therapy, orthotics, and surgery may be necessary in recalcitrant...
K. ALLEN GREINER
Most patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis do not require treatment, but family physicians need to understand the measurement of scoliotic curves and be able to discuss issues of cosmesis with patients and their families.
MICHAEL P. MORTELLITI, HAROLD L. MANNING
The complex pathophysiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome involves an inciting local or systemic event that initiates pulmonary endothelial and epithelial damage. Early identification and treatment of the underlying disorder and aggressive supportive care are essential.
RAMSIS BENJAMIN
Prompt treatment with dexamethasone sodium phosphate can improve outcomes in patients with spinal cord compression caused by metastatic prostate cancer. Surgical removal of a solitary brain lesion usually extends survival. Multiple brain metastases are commonly treated with a...
DANIEL L. SWAGERTY, JR., ANNE D. WALLING, ROBERT M. KLEIN
Lactose intolerance is a common condition with symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort accompanied by passage of excessive flatus and watery stool following the ingestion of foods containing lactose.
KELLY M. BICKLE, TOM R. ROARK, SYLVIA HSU
Bullous dermatoses can be debilitating and possibly fatal. Physicians should be able to recognize these blistering autoimmune diseases.
THOMAS J. ZUBER
Dermal electrosurgical shave excision describes the technique of sharp removal of epidermal or dermal lesions by horizontal slicing. Electrosurgical feathering is then performed to eliminate sharp wound edges and contour the wound to the surrounding skin.
Janis Wright
The article “Neurologic Complications of Prostate Cancer” on page 1850 exemplifies the American Academy of Family Physician's 2002 Annual Clinical Focus (ACF) on cancer. The educational initiative, which focuses on cancer prevention, detection, management, support and...
Rosemarie Sweeney, Matthew Neff
New Manual Available to Assist in Compliance with HIPAA | Family Practice Match Results Show Improved Fill Rate | AMSA Encourages Students to Support Work Week Regulations Act | <i>Annals of Family Medicine</i> Announces Editors | Family Physician Named Vice-Chair of COGME
Heather McNeill, Sarah Morgan
Parents with young children in day care may take comfort in this news: All of those runny noses, coughs, and sneezes may not be in vain. According to a prospective study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, children in large day care centers, who...
LEWIS E. FOXHALL, ANDREW C. VON ESCHENBACH
Although the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test has been in widespread use as a cancer screening tool for well over a decade, early detection and treatment remain clouded by unresolved questions. The argument over the value of PSA testing in asymptomatic men has been...
The events of September 11 have affected all of us in many different ways. Physicians are especially aware of the toll that terrorism has exacted. Some people now refuse to fly on airplanes. Others fear opening their mail. Suddenly ciprofloxacin (Cipro) has emerged as a more...
LINDA M. FRENCH
The Cochrane Abstract is a summary of a review from the Cochrane Library. It is accompanied by an interpretation that will help clinicians put evidence into practice. Linda M. French, M.D., presents a clinical scenario and question based on the Cochrane Abstract, along with...
LUIS E. MORILLO
What are the effects of drug treatments for acute migraine headache?
STEVEN H. YALE, JOSEPH M. MAZZA, GWEN E. STONE
A 75-year-old woman presented for a physical examination. Her history was significant for intermittent dysphagia. She denied any history of cigarette smoking or alcohol use. Physical examination showed a well-defined 2 cm × 3 cm submucosal mass in the left peritonsillar...
RICHARD SADOVSKY
GRACE BROOKE HUFFMAN
GRACE BROOKE HUFFMAN
ANNE D. WALLING
RICHARD SADOVSKY
RICHARD SADOVSKY
GRACE BROOKE HUFFMAN
RICHARD SADOVSKY
RICHARD SADOVSKY
KARL E. MILLER
GRACE BROOKE HUFFMAN
GRACE BROOKE HUFFMAN
RICHARD SADOVSKY
RICHARD SADOVSKY
RICHARD SADOVSKY
RICHARD SADOVSKY
Peter Dawson
In May, 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published revised growth charts for children to replace those published in 1977. The revised charts, accompanied by a technical report, are available on the Internet atwww.cdc.gov/growthcharts.
Monica Preboth
HTAC Report on MMR Vaccine and Autism | Health Supervision for Sickle Cell Disease | AAP Statement on Skateboard and Scooter Injuries | AHRQ Consumer Tips Sheet on Preventing Medical Errors | ACOG Opinion Paper on Placenta Accreta | CDC Report on Fluoridation of Public...
MARC TUNZI
Several pregnant teenagers in my practice are underage and have boyfriends older than 18. Isn't this statutory rape? Some of these patients are immigrants who prefer to keep a low profile, not calling the attention of local authorities to themselves or their boyfriends. In...
Lorraine L. Hazard
Anne Walling, Don Caspray
Cervical Cancer Screening
If you have lactose intolerance, you have trouble digesting milk, ice cream and cheese. This condition is most common among people of Asian, American Indian, Hispanic and South American, and black heritage.
Dermal electrosurgery shave excision is a procedure used to remove skin tumors and other skin growths. The technique involves shaving the growth off the skin, without penetrating the skin. Electrosurgery is used to remove any remaining tumor cells from the base of the wound,...
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