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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 April 1, 2002 Deardre Chao |
Spinal Epidural Abscess: A Diagnostic Challenge Epidural abscess of the spinal column is a rare condition that can be fatal if left untreated. The signs and symptoms of epidural abscess are nonspecific and can range from low back pain to sepsis... |
American Family Physician December 1, 2003 Dwayne C. Clark |
Common Acute Hand Infections Hand infections can result in significant morbidity if not appropriately diagnosed and treated. Host factors, location, and circumstances of the infection are important guides to initial treatment strategies. |
American Family Physician July 1, 2002 Daniel L. Stulberg |
Common Bacterial Skin Infections Family physicians frequently treat bacterial skin infections in the office and in the hospital. Knowledge of the presentation, histopathology, and microbiology for each type of infection is important for proper care of the patient. |
American Family Physician February 1, 2003 Douglass & Douglass |
Common Dental Emergencies The first step in the evaluation of oral pain should be to determine its etiology. Dental sources are most common. However, pain arising from nondental sources always must be considered and excluded. |
American Family Physician July 1, 2003 Omole et al. |
Management of Bartholin's Duct Cyst and Gland Abscess Bartholin's duct cysts and gland abscesses are common problems in women of reproductive age. The goal of management is to preserve the gland and its function if possible. |