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May 2006 (Vol. 55, No. 5)

Editorial

“Doctor, we have a problem”
Jeff Susman, MD

 

InfoPOEMsŪ

Saw palmetto ineffective for benign prostatic hyperplasia

 Statins equivalent for CVD prevention

Duloxetine effective for fibromyalgia in some women

 BNP testing beneficial with heart failure and pulmonary disease

1000 mg calcium and 400 IU vitamin D not very effective for fracture prevention

 

Applied Evidence

A practical 3-step model for managing treatment refusal
David B. Bekelman, MD, MPH; Joseph A. Carrese, MD, MPH

 Screening for developmental delay: Reliable, easy-to-use tools
Sutton Hamilton, MD

Photo Rounds

Simple cellulitis or a more serious infection?
Susan Dufel, MD; Margarita Martino, MD

 

Guideline Update

How should we manage GERD?
Osawaru Omoruyi, MD; Keith B. Holten, MD

 

Practice Alert

Clarifying the US Preventive Services Task Force’s 2005 recommendations
Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA

 

Clinical Inquiries

How can you prevent migraines during pregnancy?
Stephen J. Conner, MD; Elaine Sullo, MLS
Commentary
Robert Sheeler , MD

 Does treatment with donepezil improve memory for patients with mild cognitive impairment?
Melissa M. Stiles, MD; Sandra Martin, MLS
Commentary
• Donepezil’s cost, limited proven benefit, side effects argue against it as standard of care
Robert K. Persons , DO, FAAFP

What is the appropriate use of sunscreen for infants and children?
Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH; Barbara Jamieson, MLS
Commentary
• Discuss with parents the pitfalls of sunscreen use: insufficient application and risk of overexposure
Christopher Thurman , DO

 What are the risks to the fetus associated with diagnostic radiation exposure during pregnancy?
Ariel K. Smits, MD, MPH; Heather L. Paladine, MD; Dolores Zegar Judkins, MLS
Commentary
• Communication with the patient can go a long way to alleviate concerns regarding effects of radiation
Timothy Huber , MD

What is the appropriate evaluation and treatment of children who are “toe walkers”?
M. Patrice Eiff, MD; Elizabeth Steiner, MD; Dolores Zegar Judkins, MLS
Commentary
• Avoid overmedicalizing a problem that appears to run a benign course
Vince Winkler-Prins , MD

 What is the role of herpes virus serology in sexually transmitted disease screening?
Owen McCormack, DO; Jane Corboy, MD; Loan Nguyen, MLS
Commentary
• Counsel patients that the diagnostic gold standard remains viral culture or PCR testing of active lesions
John Mercer , MD, FAAFP

The Art of Medicine

Going home to Alabama
Jack Coulehan, MD

 

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