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American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Nail Abnormalities: Clues to Systemic Disease The visual appearance of the fingernails and toenails may suggest an underlying systemic disease.   |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004
William H. Markle |
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: Recognition and Treatment Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease occurring throughout the Americas from Texas to Argentina, and in the Old World, particularly the Middle East and North Africa. It is spread by the female sandfly. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Management of Hepatitis C: Evaluating Suitability for Drug Therapy Chronic hepatitis C virus infection is a common and serious disease. Although an estimated 2.7 million persons in the United States have this disease, most have not yet been diagnosed. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Hepatitis C What is hepatitis C? How is it spread? |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome The spectrum of alcohol withdrawal symptoms ranges from such minor symptoms as insomnia and tremulousness to severe complications such as withdrawal seizures and delirium tremens. This article covers evaluation and treatment of the patient. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004
Miriam T. Vincent |
Pharyngitis While most patients with sore throat have an infectious cause (pharyngitis), fewer than 20 percent have a clear indication for antibiotic therapy. Useful, well-validated clinical decision rules are available to help family physicians care for patients who present with pharyngitis. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Newsletter A recent report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) urges educators and other groups to focus more attention on strategies for reducing barriers that deny minorities access to careers in the health professions. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Quantum Sufficit A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that computed tomographic (CT) virtual colonoscopy is comparable to optical colonoscopy in detecting colorectal neoplasia in asymptomatic average-risk adults. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Bernardo Marroquin--dangling arms... "Oscar's leaving me--for another woman!"... While reading a book, I'm reminded of a patient... etc. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Clinical Inquiries Does Screening for Tuberculosis in Children Decrease Morbidity or Mortality? |
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