Medical Practice

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Managed Care January 2002 William Silverman	A Health Care Management Company's Experience with Palivizumab On June 19, 1998, the Food and Drug Administration licensed palivizumab, as the first monoclonal antibody introduced into clinical practice for the prevention of an infectious disease, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease...
American Family Physician January 15, 2002	Curbside Consultation What should a physician do if he/she suspects child abuse?
American Family Physician January 15, 2002 Lori J. Mosca	Optimal Management of Cholesterol Levels and the Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease in Women Elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides and low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol are significant risk factors for coronary heart disease. Abundant data show inadequate utilization of lipid-lowering therapy in women...
American Family Physician January 15, 2002 Mamta Fuloria	The Newborn Examination: Part II Emergencies and common abnormalities involving the abdomen, pelvis, extremities, genitalia, and spine...
American Family Physician January 15, 2002 Donald S. Silverberg	Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Improves Essential Hypertension and Quality of Life The dramatic improvement in quality of life that occurs when patients are successfully treated for obstructive sleep apnea makes detecting and treating this disorder imperative...
American Family Physician January 15, 2002 Lorie F. Cram	Genitourinary Infections and Their Association with Preterm Labor By adopting a rational approach to the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary infections, family physicians can substantially decrease a patient's risk of preterm delivery...
American Family Physician January 1, 2002 Mamta Fuloria & Shelley Kreiter	The Newborn Examination: Part I. Emergencies and Common Abnormalities Involving the Skin, Head, Neck, Chest, and Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems A careful examination at delivery helps the physician detect anomalies, birth injuries, and cardiorespiratory disorders that may compromise a newborn's successful adaptation to extrauterine life...
American Family Physician January 1, 2002 Terrence E. Steyer	Peritonsillar Abscess: Diagnosis and Treatment Peritonsillar abscess, the most common deep infection of the head and neck that occurs in adults, is typically formed by a combination of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The presenting symptoms include fever, throat pain, and trismus...
American Family Physician January 1, 2002 Brian J. Kingston & Charles V. Wright, Jr.	Influenza in the Nursing Home Although influenza affects persons of all ages, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified several groups who are at increased risk for complications. One such group is residents of nursing homes or other long-term care facilities...
American Family Physician January 1, 2002 Susan Z. Yanovski	Medical Care for Obese Patients: Advice for Health Care Professionals More than 60 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, and obese persons are more likely to be ill than those who are not. Obesity presents challenges to physicians and patients and also has a negative impact on health status...
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