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American Family Physician April 1, 2006 Barbara D. Reed	Vulvodynia: Diagnosis and Management The diagnosis of vulvodynia depends on a consistent history, lack of a documented infectious or dermatologic cause, and in most women, tenderness when gentle pressure is applied by a cotton swab to the vulva, introitus, or hymenal areas.
American Family Physician February 1, 2005 Maizels & McCarberg	Antidepressants and Antiepileptic Drugs for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain The development of newer classes of antidepressants and second-generation antiepileptic drugs has created unprecedented opportunities for the treatment of chronic pain. These drugs modulate pain transmission by interacting with specific neurotransmitters and ion channels.
American Family Physician October 1, 2001 Karl E. Miller	Challenges in Pain Management at the End of Life Effective pain management in the terminally ill patient requires an understanding of pain control strategies. Ongoing assessment of pain is crucial and can be accomplished using various forms and scales...
American Family Physician October 1, 2000 Michael F. Gliatto, M.D.	Generalized Anxiety Disorder Patients with generalized anxiety disorder experience worry or anxiety and a number of physical and psychologic symptoms...
Nurse Practitioner April 2012 Firestone et al.	Optimizing fibromyalgia management This article summarizes current information regarding the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic standards, and pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments necessary to successfully manage FM.
American Family Physician October 15, 2002 Zamorski & Albucher	What to Do When SSRIs Fail: Eight Strategies for Optimizing Treatment of Panic Disorder Effective management of panic disorder is a common challenge for family physicians. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the drugs of choice for this condition because of their safety and efficacy. But not all patients have a favorable response to SSRI therapy.
American Family Physician May 15, 2004 Birrer & Vemuri	Depression in Later Life: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge Depression in elderly persons is widespread, often undiagnosed, and usually untreated. Because there is no reliable diagnostic test, a careful clinical evaluation is essential.
American Family Physician February 15, 2007 Gonsalves et al.	Common Oral Lesions: Part I. Superficial Mucosal Lesions Physicians regularly encounter oral health issues in practice. This article, part I of a two-part series, reviews superficial mucosal lesions: candidiasis, herpes labialis, aphthous stomatitis, erythema migrans, hairy tongue, and lichen planus.
American Family Physician August 1, 2006 Warner et al.	Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome occurs in approximately 20% of patients after abrupt discontinuation of an antidepressant medication that was taken for at least six weeks.
Nursing October 2009 Yvonne D'Arcy	Overturning barriers to pain relief in older adults This article will describe how to lower the barriers to effective pain control in older patients and provide practical tips for helping them receive the full benefit from pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies.
Nursing February 2010 Daniel A. Hussar	New Drugs 2010, PART 1 In this article, you'll learn about 16 new drugs.
American Family Physician January 15, 2003 Ables & Baughman	Antidepressants: Update on New Agents and Indications Many antidepressants have been released in the United States over the past two decades. This article is an update of information about the newer agents for depression and new indications for older antidepressants.
American Family Physician December 15, 2005 Hadley & Gaarder	Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome affects 10% to 15% of the U.S. population to some degree. Diagnosis is based on clinical signs and symptoms that include abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea.
American Family Physician June 15, 2002 Jeffrey L. Cummings	Guidelines for Managing Alzheimer's Disease: Part II. Treatment Once the clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease has been made, a treatment plan must be developed. Patient symptoms and care needs change as Alzheimer's disease progresses.
American Journal of Nursing May 2009 Patricia Connor-Ballard	Understanding and Managing Burn Pain: Part 2 Despite advances in treatment of burn injuries and their consequent pain, wound care is the main source of the pain associated with burn injury.
American Family Physician November 15, 2000 Son & Kirchner	Depression in Children and Adolescents Depression among children and adolescents is common but frequently unrecognized. It affects 2 percent of prepubertal children and 5 to 8 percent of adolescents...
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Nurse Practitioner December 2011	Managing pain in obese patients Obesity-related pain conditions can limit the patient's efforts at increasing activity and limit quality of life. This article will offer information on these conditions and treatment options.
Nursing Management March 2012 Yvonne D'Arcy	Pain and obesity It can be a challenge to provide effective pain management for obese patients; however, a multimodal pain management regimen that combines medications and complementary techniques can help increase pain relief.
Nursing June 2011 Daniel A. Hussar	New Drugs 2011: Part 2 In this article, you'll learn about seven recently approved drugs, including: fingolimod hydrochloride, an oral drug indicated to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
Nurse Practitioner May 2009 Yvonne D'Arcy	Is Low Back Pain Getting on Your Nerves? The pain and disability of low back pain are the most common reasons patients seek healthcare. Here are tools for diagnosis and treatment options.
Nursing February 2009 Daniel A. Hussar	New Drugs 09: Part 1 Learn about 10 new drugs, including nebivolol HCl, the newest beta-adrenergic blocking agent for hypertension.
Nursing September 2009 Rachel L. Palmieri	Wrapping your head around cranial nerves Learn how to evaluate the 12 cranial nerves and spot problems during physical assessment.
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American Family Physician September 1, 2000	Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: It's Not Just Infertility Recent diagnostic and pharmacologic developments have focused renewed attention on polycystic ovary syndrome...
Nursing January 2010 Susan Simmons	Guillain-Barre syndrome: A nursing nightmare that usually ends well GBS is the leading cause of acute flaccid paralysis; its most common presentation is characterized by ascending, symmetric paralysis that usually affects the cranial nerves and the autonomic nervous system.
American Family Physician July 15, 2003 Anthony J. Viera	Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome, the most common focal peripheral neuropathy, results from compression of the median nerve at the wrist. The syndrome affects an estimated 3 percent of adult Americans and is approximately three times more common in women than in men.
American Family Physician March 1, 2005 Carolyn J. Sachs	Oral Analgesics for Acute Nonspecific Pain Direct comparative studies of acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have shown that NSAIDs are more effective than acetaminophen in some situations, but provide equivalent analgesia in others.
American Family Physician April 1, 2002 Mea A. Weinberg	Assessing Oral Malignancies Sixty percent of oral cancers are well advanced by the time they are detected, even though physicians and dentists frequently examine the oral cavity. The keys to reducing mortality are prevention and control...
American Family Physician April 1, 2002	Protecting Oral Health During Cancer Therapy How is cancer treated?... How do chemotherapy and radiation affect the mouth?... What are some oral problems caused by chemotherapy and radiation?... How can I prevent adverse oral side effects?... What can I do to keep my mouth healthy?...
American Family Physician August 2001 Saud Suleiman & David E. Johnston	The Abdominal Wall: An Overlooked Source of Pain When abdominal pain is chronic and unremitting, with minimal or no relationship to eating or bowel function but often a relationship to posture (i.e., lying, sitting, standing), the abdominal wall should be suspected as the source of pain...
Nurse Practitioner February 2011 Jennifer M. Belavic	Annual Drug Update: 2010 in Review In 2010, the FDA approved several new drugs and new indications for use in primary care. From new therapies for adults with rheumatoid arthritis to a combination drug for benign prostatic hyperplasia, NPs need to be aware of the latest medications now available.
American Family Physician July 1, 2006 Junnila & Cartwright	Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Children: Part I. Initial Evaluation Musculoskeletal pain can be difficult for children to characterize. A logical and consistent approach to diagnosis is recommended, with judicious use of laboratory and radiologic testing.
American Family Physician October 15, 2006 Swegle & Logemann	Management of Common Opioid-Induced Adverse Effects Opioids are useful agents for managing acute and chronic pain. When prescribing these medications, an understanding of the risks and benefits is essential.
Nurse Practitioner February 2012 Jennifer M. Belavic	Annual drug update 2011 in review Many new medications were approved throughout 2011. This article will cover a variety of drugs that will be useful in nurse practitioner practice
American Family Physician September 15, 2001 David S. Smith	Health Care Management of Adults with Down Syndrome The family physician's holistic approach to patients forms the basis of good health care for adults with Down syndrome...
American Journal of Nursing April 2009	Understanding and Managing Burn Pain: Part 1 Despite advances in topical wound care and pharmacology, and a growing emphasis on palliative care, wound care is the main source of the pain associated with burn injury.
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Nursing September 2010 Margaret M. Bolton	Sounding the alarm about metabolic syndrome Any health problem that affects a third of American adults is sure to impact your nursing practice. Metabolic syndrome, a growing and commonly silent condition, poses a significant public health crisis.
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HHMI Bulletin February 2012 Marc Wortman	Where Does It Hurt? Researchers are getting to the molecular details of pain's circuitry to answer the question with real specificity.
American Family Physician April 15, 2003 Adan & Crown	Diagnosis and Treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome Sick sinus syndrome comprises a variety of conditions involving sinus node dysfunction and commonly affects elderly persons. While the syndrome can have many causes, it usually is idiopathic.
American Family Physician June 15, 2001 Kathleen B. Elmer	HAIR-AN Syndrome: A Multisystem Challenge HAIR-AN syndrome is an acronym for an unusual multisystem disorder in women that consists of hyperandrogenism (HA), insulin resistance (IR) and acanthosis nigricans (AN)...
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American Journal of Nursing April 2010 Mary Curry Narayan	Culture's Effects on Pain Assessment and Management When patients belong to a culture or speak a language that's different from that of their health care provider, the provider faces additional challenges in successfully assessing and managing the patients' pain.
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American Journal of Nursing June 2009 Stein & Henry	Poor Oral Hygiene in Long-Term Care The poor oral care given to vulnerable patients in long-term care settings can have serious consequences, including increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and pneumonia.