Medical Practice

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American Family Physician September 1, 2002 Toppenberg & Block	Uterine Rupture: What Family Physicians Need to Know Vaginal birth after cesarean section is common in this country. Physicians providing obstetric care should be aware of the potential complications.
American Family Physician August 15, 2002 Vega et al.	Intracranial Aneurysms: Current Evidence and Clinical Practice Intracranial aneurysm is a fairly common condition that is often asymptomatic until the time of rupture. Subarachnoid hemorrhage associated with aneurysmal rupture is a potentially lethal event. Recent research has provided a greater understanding of intracranial aneurysms.
American Family Physician August 15, 2002 Gammons & Salam	Tick Removal A blunt, medium-tipped, angled forceps offers the best results. It is important to remove the tick completely, including the mouthpart and the cement the tick has secreted to secure attachment.
American Family Physician August 15, 2002 Predey et al.	Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: New Treatment for Vertebral Compression Fractures Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a newer technique in which acrylic cement is injected through a needle into a collapsed or weakened vertebra to stabilize the fracture. This procedure is effective for treating certain types of painful vertebral compression fractures.
American Family Physician August 15, 2002 James T. Li	Allergy Testing Allergic diseases are among the most common medical problems encountered in ambulatory practice. Allergy testing can help the physician determine if a patient's problem is caused by an allergy and identify the specific problem allergens.
American Family Physician August 15, 2002 Ward & Zamorski	Benefits and Risks of Psychiatric Medications During Pregnancy Decisions regarding the use of psychiatric medications should be individualized, and the most important factor is usually the patient's level of functioning in the past when she was not taking medications.
CIO August 15, 2002 Scott Berinato	Free of Film Stentor looks to provide easy digital imaging for doctors.
American Family Physician August 1, 2002 German & Harper	Environmental Control of Allergic Diseases National and international guidelines for the management of asthma and allergic rhinitis include recommendations for environmental control of allergens and irritants.
American Family Physician August 1, 2002 Blount & Pelletier	Rosacea: A Common, Yet Commonly Overlooked, Condition Rosacea is a common, but often overlooked, skin condition of uncertain etiology that can lead to significant facial disfigurement, ocular complications, and severe emotional distress.
American Family Physician August 1, 2002 Mark W. Niedfeldt	Managing Hypertension in Athletes and Physically Active Patients Athletes and other physically active patients should be screened for hypertension and given appropriate therapy if needed.
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