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Magazine articles on medical practice and technical issues of treatment.
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American Family Physician
November 15, 2004
Mark H. Ebell
Prognosis for Patients Undergoing Coronary Angioplasty Several clinical decision rules have been developed and validated to estimate the likelihood of short-term, in-hospital complications such as death, myocardial infarction, and urgent coronary artery bypass graft surgery. mark for My Articles 220 similar articles
American Family Physician
November 15, 2004
Paul Gross
Diary From a Week in Pactice A family physician answers a patient's ringing chest... Tries to help a troubled teen patient... Is angered by the country's health care system... Is at a loss without his PDA... Navigates an ill-defined situation of being both physician and friend... etc. mark for My Articles 61 similar articles
BusinessWeek
November 22, 2004
Carol Marie Cropper
Getting A Better Fix On Glaucoma A $50 pachymetry test improves diagnosis of the disease. mark for My Articles 31 similar articles
Managed Care
October 2004
AMA to Congress: Make Plans Respond Within 5 Minutes AMA delegates at the organization's annual meeting this year complained that doctors often have to wait more than 20 minutes to get an approval, often with the patient in the examining room. mark for My Articles 302 similar articles
American Family Physician
November 1, 2004
Scheid & Hamm
Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in Adults: Part I. Evaluation Although acute rhinosinusitis is often caused by viruses, it sometimes is caused by bacteria, a condition called acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. The signs and symptoms are similar, which makes accurate clinical diagnosis difficult. mark for My Articles 69 similar articles
American Family Physician
November 1, 2004
Scheid & Hamm
Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in Adults: Part II. Treatment Even though most patients with acute rhinosinusitis recover promptly without it, antibiotic therapy should be considered in patients with prolonged or more severe symptoms. mark for My Articles 335 similar articles
American Family Physician
November 1, 2004
Edward Onusko
Tympanometry This diagnostic tool provides useful quantitative information about the presence of fluid in the middle ear, mobility of the middle ear system, and ear canal volume. Its use has been recommended in conjunction with more qualitative information. mark for My Articles 49 similar articles
American Family Physician
November 1, 2004
Lyznicki, McCaffree & Robinowitz
Childhood Bullying: Implications for Physicians Physicians have important roles in identifying at-risk patients, screening for psychiatric comorbidities, counseling families about the problem, and advocating for bullying prevention in their communities. mark for My Articles 45 similar articles
American Family Physician
November 1, 2004
Saper, Eisenberg & Phillips
Common Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss Asking overweight patients about their use of weight-loss supplements and understanding the evidence for the efficacy, safety, and quality of these supplements are critical when counseling patients regarding weight loss. mark for My Articles 235 similar articles
Managed Care
October 2004
Thomas Morrow
Evaluating New Therapies for Psoriasis Along with traditional systemic therapies, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends four biologic agents as first-line treatment for psoriasis patients who are candidates for systemic therapy. mark for My Articles 45 similar articles
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