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January 2006 (Vol. 55, No. 1)

Editorial

The day the world changed; or, How we “got into the game”
Jeff Susman, MD

 

InfoPOEMsŪ

Small punch biopsies don’t require sutures

 Acellular pertussis vaccine 63% to 92% effective

Pseudoephedrine has a minimal effect on blood pressure

 Light therapy for SAD effective short-term

Swallowed coins: Waiting equal to immediate removal

 

Applied Evidence

Age-related macular degeneration: Options for earlier detection and improved treatment
Michael N. Wiggins, MD; Sami H. Uwaydat, MD

 Depression in African Americans: Breaking barriers to detection and treatment
Amar K. Das, MD, PhD; Mark Olfson, MD, MPH; Henry L. McCurtis, MD; Myrna M. Weissman, PhD

Photo Rounds

A man with a pigmented growth on his chest
Amor Khachemoune, MD, CWS

 

Guideline Update

Revisiting spirometry for the diagnosis of COPD
Keith B. Holten, MD

 

Practice Alert

Medicare prescription drug bill: Resources to inform and equip your patients
Eric Henley, MD, MPH

 

Clinical Inquiries

Should people with a first-degree relative who died from subarachnoid hemorrhage be screened for aneurysms?
Geoff Jacoby, MD; Richard Sams II, MD
Commentary
• Although the risk of screening may outweigh the benefit, it may be worth it for a worried patient
Frances Biagioli , MD

 What dietary modifications are indicated for migraines?
Paul Crawford, MD; Michael Simmons, MLIS
Commentary
• Have patients keep a migraine diary; experiment with dietary/activity modifications
Jennifer Hoock , MD

What are hospital admission criteria for infants with bronchiolitis?
Isabel Lind, MD; John H. Gill, MD; Nancy Calabretta, MS, MEd
Commentary
• The key is being able to identify a “sick” child
Mike Polizzotto , MD

 What are effective medication combinations for dyslipidemia?
Joseph Saseen, PharmD, FCCP; Elizabeth Tweed, BSN, MLIS
Commentary
• When statins alone don’t work, think before writing a second prescription
Paul Crawford , MD

How effective are lifestyle changes for controlling hypertension?
Jennifer Lochner, MD; Bruin Rugge, MD; Dolores Judkins, MLS
Commentary
• Lifestyle modifications plus drug therapy is the best treatment for patients with hypertension
Joseph Saseen , PharmD, FCCP, BCPS

 What precautions should we use with statins for women of childbearing age?
Chaitany Patel, MD; Lisa Edgerton, PharmD; Donna Flake, MSLS, MSAS
Commentary
• Use statins only as a last resort for women of childbearing age
Ariel Smits , MD

Language of Evidence

Qualitative studies: Probing the meaning of clinical issues
Sukanya Srinivasan, MD, MPH

 

The Art of Medicine

Skin Man 23

 

Practice Pearls

PRACTICE PEARLS
Rick Ricer, MD

 

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