Medical Practice

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American Family Physician May 15, 2004 Mark D. Andrews	Cryosurgery for Common Skin Conditions Cryosurgery is a highly effective treatment for a broad range of benign skin problems. With appropriate instruction and supervised experience, family physicians can master the technique quickly.
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 May 15, 2004 Kian Peng Goh	Management of Hyponatremia Hyponatremia is an important electrolyte abnormality with the potential for significant morbidity and mortality. This article discusses causes and management options for the disease.
American Family Physician May 15, 2004 Schrager & Potter	Diethylstilbestrol Exposure The dangers and uses of Diethylstilbestrol (DES) and its effect on those women given the drug and their female offspring.
American Family Physician May 15, 2004 Newswanger & Warren	Guillain-Barre Syndrome Diagnosis and management of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS.)
American Family Physician May 15, 2004	Diary from a Week in Practice A typical week for this family physician includes documenting angels, an Unna boot, his wife's advice on his practice and a movie review.
American Family Physician May 15, 2004 Smucny & Park	Clinical Inquiries From the Family Practice Inquiries Network: Which antidepressant is best to avoid sexual dysfunction?
American Family Physician May 15, 2004 Mark H. Ebell	Routine Screening for Depression, Alcohol Problems, and Domestic Violence This guide is one in a series that offers evidence-based tools to assist family physicians in improving their decision-making at the point of care.
American Family Physician May 15, 2004 Melissa A. Somma	STEPS The safety, tolerability, effectiveness, and price of the newer oral contraceptive, ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone (Yasmin.)
American Family Physician May 1, 2004 Shalauta & Saad	Barrett's Esophagus Over time, untreated reflux esophagitis may lead to chronic complications such as esophageal stricture or the development of Barrett's esophagus, a premalignant metaplastic process that typically involves the distal esophagus.
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