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    The Diagnosis of Wheezing in Children

    LISA NOBLE WEISS

    The most common causes of wheezing in children are asthma, allergies, infections, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and obstructive sleep apnea. A detailed history, including family history; age at onset; pattern of wheezing; seasonality; and associations with feeding, cough,...

    Bleeding and Bruising: A Diagnostic Work-up

    MICHAEL BALLAS, ERIC H. KRAUT

    A thorough history, physical examination, and a standardized bleeding score system can help physicians diagnose bleeding and bruising disorders. Initial evaluation should include complete blood count with platelet count, peripheral blood smear, prothrombin time, and partial...

    Physical Activity Counseling

    REBECCA A. MERIWETHER, JEFFREY A. LEE, AUGUSTA SCHROEDER LAFLEUR, PAMELA WISEMAN

    Even brief physician counseling that leads to modest physical activity changes could affect the population's health. Tailored counseling that incorporates shared decision making, a written prescription, printed supportivematerials, and followup is most effective.

    Oral Health During Pregnancy

    HUGH SILK, ALAN B. DOUGLASS, JOANNA M. DOUGLASS, LAURA SILK

    Oral health is an important, but often neglected, part of prenatal health care. Because some oral health problems in pregnant women may cause adverse effects, such as preterm birth or low birth weight, ensuring that women of childbearing age practice proper oral hygiene and...

    Inside AFP

    Two Outstanding Family Physicians Join the AFP Team

    JOYCE A. MERRIMAN

    The medical editors associated with American Family Physician play a crucial role in maintaining the high quality of this publication. They review manuscripts and coordinate various sections of the journal to ensure that AFP provides the most up-to-date and accurate...

    AAFP News Now: AFP Edition

    AAFP News Now: AFP Edition

    Recently Introduced Legislation Provides for 18-Month Physician Payment Update | Candidate Health Care Proposals Focus on Insurance Coverage, Not Systematic Change | AHRQ Provides State-by-State Snapshots of Health Care Quality Performance | MedPAC Considers Recommendations,...

    Editorials

    New Guideline for the Treatment of Dementia: Is There Really Anything New?

    ALAN M. ADELMAN, DAVID R. MEHR

    Despite a highly variable course, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias have a devastating impact on patients and their families. Throughout the inevitable progression of these diseases, family physicians can help patients and their caregivers by offering emotional support...

    Close-ups

    The Challenge of Unexplained Symptoms

    CAROLINE WELLBERY

    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.

    Clinical Evidence Handbook

    Osteoarthritis of the Knee

    DAVID SCOTT, ANNA KOWALCZYK

    What are the effects of nonsurgical and surgical treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee?

    Photo Quiz

    Periumbilical Swelling in an Infant

    NIRAV SHASTRI, LISA GILMER

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

    Point-of-Care Guides

    Diagnosis of Appendicitis: Part II. Laboratory and Imaging Tests

    MARK H. EBELL

    Although individual signs and symptoms are of limited value in the diagnosis of appendicitis, the Alvarado (also known as the MANTRELS [Migration of pain to the right lower quadrant, Anorexia, Nausea/vomiting, Tenderness in the right lower quadrant, Rebound pain, Elevation of...

    Practice Guidelines

    AAFP and ACP Release Guideline on Dementia Treatment

    LISA GRAHAM

    A guideline created by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American College of Physicians (ACP) reviews the data on the effects of pharmacologic treatment of dementia for improving cognition, global function, behavior/mood, and quality of life (QOL)...

    CDC Recommendations on Prevention and Management of High Blood Lead Levels in Children

    LIZ SMITH

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released recommendations on prevention and management of high blood lead levels in children.

    Letters to the Editor

    Recognition and Treatment of Actinic Cheilitis

    GEORGE LARIOS, ALEVIZOS ALEVIZOS, DIMITRIS RIGOPOULOS

    Tips from Other Journals

    Morbidity Associated with Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy

    ANNE D. WALLING

    Updated Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults

    AMY CRAWFORD-FAUCHER

    Topiramate Is an Effective Treatment for Alcohol Dependence

    CAROLINE WELLBERY

    Aspirin Does Not Prevent VTE in Women at Average-Risk

    KENNY LIN

    Group Visits Provide Effective Prenatal Care

    ANNE D. WALLING

    Community-Based vs. Health Care–Based MRSA Infection

    CAROLINE WELLBERY

    Calcium Supplementation and Osteoporosis Prevention

    ANNE D. WALLING

    Information from Your Family Doctor

    Physical Activity: What You Should Know

    Getting regular physical activity can help keep your heart healthy, prevent some diseases, and make depression better. It also can help you stay at a healthy weight and give you more energy.

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