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November 2005 (Vol. 54, No. 11)

Editorial

Would Issac Newton make a good family doc?
Jeff Susman, MD

 

InfoPOEMsŪ

Early tymp tubes do not improve outcomes after 3+ years

 Diagnosing pulmonary embolism: results vary among the tests

Guideline for chronic constipation management

 Clinical assessment of limited value in DVT diagnosis

Home glucose monitoring makes little difference in type 2 diabetes

 

Applied Evidence

Chronic compartment syndrome: Tips on recognizing and treating
Jon Englund, MD

 Is your practice really that predictable? Nonlinearity principles in family medicine
David A. Katerndahl, MD, MA

Photo Rounds

A young girl with scaly skin plaques
Amor Khachemoune, MD, CWS; Kjetil Kristoffer Guldbakke, MD

 

Practice Alert

The uninsured: You can make a difference
Eric Henley, MD, MPH

 

Supplement

Acute Otitis Media: Influence of the PCV-7 vaccine on changes in the disease and its management
Stephen Brunton, MD; Michael E. Pichichero, MD

 

Clinical Inquiries

Which late-stage Alzheimer’s patients should be referred for hospice care?
Seema Modi, MD; Cassandra Moore, MLS, AHIP
Commentary
• Combination of factors helps to estimate prognosis for patients with late-stage Alzheimer’s
Krupa Shah , MD

 When is neuroimaging warranted for headache?
Sharon Grayson, MD; Jon O. Neher, MD; Ellen Howard, MLS
Commentary
• Careful clinical judgment is important in decision for neuroimaging
Zahida Siddiqi , MD

What are the best therapies for acute migraine in pregnancy?
Stephen J. Conner, MD; Stacy Rideout, MLIS
Commentary
• It is helpful to test nonpharmacologic treatments during the prepregnancy period
Tricia C. Elliott , MD

 How does colonoscopy compare with fecal occult blood testing as a screening tool for colon cancer?
Bruce D. Boggs, MD; Mary M. Stephens, MD, MPH; Rick Wallace, MSLS
Commentary
• For those at average risk, consider patient preference, likelihood of adherence to follow-up, community resources
Tricia C. Elliott , MD

How can we best treat and monitor VTE during pregnancy?
Danielle Debelak, MD; Jon O. Neher, MD; Leilani St. Anna, MLIS
Commentary
• Safety is most important when treating pregnant women
Linda French , MD, FAAFP

 What is the best way to diagnose menopause?
Leila C. Kahwati, MD, MPH; Lori Haigler, MD; Stacy Rideout, MLIS
Commentary
• Take an active approach, reassure patients they are experiencing a normal transition
Tsveti Markova , MD

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