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American Family Physician
January 1, 2001
J. David Osguthorpe
Adult Rhinosinusitis: Diagnosis and Management Rhinosinusitis can be divided among four subtypes: acute, recurrent acute, subacute and chronic, based on patient history and a limited physical examination. In most instances, therapy is initiated based on this classification... mark for My Articles 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 similar articles
Nurse Practitioner
November 2011
Jennifer Shoup
Management of Adult Rhinosinusitis Recommendations regarding the diagnosis and treatment of rhinosinusitis. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
June 1, 2002
S. Craig Humphreys
Neuroimaging in Low Back Pain Patients commonly present to family physicians with low back pain. Because the majority of patients fully or partially recover within six weeks, imaging studies are generally not recommended in the first month of acute low back pain. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
January 1, 2005
Jerry L. Old et al.
Imaging for Suspected Appendicitis Acute appendicitis is the most common reason for emergency abdominal surgery and must be distinguished from other causes of abdominal pain. Family physicians play a valuable role in the early diagnosis and management of this condition. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
August 15, 2001
Daisy Arce
Recognizing Spinal Cord Emergencies Physicians who work in primary care settings and emergency departments frequently evaluate patients with neck and back pain. Spinal cord emergencies are uncommon, but injury must be recognized early so that the diagnosis can be quickly confirmed... mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
April 15, 2002
Amy R. Sparks
Imaging of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Given the high rate of morbidity and mortality associated with abdominal aortic aneurysms, accurate diagnosis and preoperative evaluation are essential for improved patient outcomes... mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
July 1, 2002
Bradford J. Wood
Virtual Endoscopy: A Promising New Technology Advanced processing of helical computed tomographic data sets permits three-dimensional and virtual endoscopic models. Such models are noninvasive and require minimal patient preparation, making them ideal for screening. mark for My Articles 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 similar articles
American Family Physician
December 1, 2003
Roth & Basello
Approach to the Adult Patient with Fever of Unknown Origin A thorough history, physical examination, and standard laboratory testing remain the basis of the initial evaluation of the patient with FUO. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
September 15, 2001
Richard Colgan & John H. Powers
Appropriate Antimicrobial Prescribing: Approaches that Limit Antibiotic Resistance Physicians should be familiar with the clinical situations in which they should provide antibiotics and those in which they may safely be withheld... mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
October 1, 2004
Kucik, Clenney & Phelan
Management of Acute Nasal Fractures Treatment in the primary care setting begins with evaluating the injury, taking an accurate history of the situation in which the injury occurred, and ascertaining how the face and nose appeared and functioned before the injury occurred. mark for My Articles similar articles
Nurse Practitioner
September 2008
Elizabeth Neville Regan
Diagnosing Rhinitis: Viral and Allergic Characteristics Rhinitis is a group of disorders characterized by inflammation and irritation of mucous membranes of the nose. These disorders may be infectious, allergic, or inflammatory in origin. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
September 15, 2006
Wong et al.
Guidelines for the Use of Antibiotics in Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections To help physicians with the appropriate use of antibiotics in children and adults with upper respiratory tract infection, a multidisciplinary team evaluated existing guidelines and summarized key practice points. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
October 1, 2000
Sharon Scott Morey
Practice Guidelines Headache Consortium Releases Guidelines for Use of CT or MRI in Migraine Work-up... mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
March 15, 2001
Thomas Hooton & Stuart Levy
Antimicrobial Resistance: A Plan of Action for Community Practice Antibiotic resistance was once confined primarily to hospitals but is becoming increasingly prevalent in family practice settings, making daily therapeutic decisions more challenging. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Journal of Nursing
June 2008
Hart et al.
Acute Respiratory Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance It is important that nurses understand antimicrobial resistance and learn how to help patients, family members, and friends manage acute respiratory infections appropriately. mark for My Articles similar articles
Managed Care
January 2005
Maureen Glabman
Health Plans Strain To Contain Rapidly Rising Cost of Imaging PET, CT, MRI -- these and other imaging technologies are valuable but costly. Aetna, Cigna, and a few other plans lead in clamping down on unnecessary use. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007
Simasek & Blandino
Treatment of the Common Cold The common cold is a viral illness that affects persons of all ages, prompting frequent use of over-the-counter and prescription medications and alternative remedies. This article helps you sift through all the medications. mark for My Articles similar articles
Science News
November 5, 2005
About Sinuses This Web site examines the symptoms and treatment of sinusitis and other sinus diseases, as well as the interrelated problems of allergy and asthma. mark for My Articles similar articles
Managed Care
May 2007
Self-Referral Persists Despite Stark II Law Loopholes in federal and state laws that curb physician referral to diagnostic imaging providers in which they have a financial stake (self-referral) are allowing physicians to stretch how they are paid and for what. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006
Mark H. Ebell
Computed Tomography After Minor Head Injury Minor head injury is commonly seen in the primary care and emergency department settings. When is computed tomography indicated for patients with minor head injury? mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
AskMen.com Your Routine Radiation Dose The radiation risk from a single CT, or computed tomography, to an individual is small, but some doctors are worried about the buildup over time. mark for My Articles similar articles
IEEE Spectrum
April 2013
Neil Savage
Path Found to a Combined MRI and CT Scanner Omni-tomography could add together the advantages of several medical imaging technologies mark for My Articles similar articles
IEEE Spectrum
March 2010
Neil Savage
Medical Imagers Lower the Dose Radiation-lowering techniques were in the works even before studies showed a danger from CT scans and exposure to ionizing radiation. mark for My Articles similar articles
Managed Care
December 2001
Michael S. Victoroff
Risky Business When Public Plays Doctor With Open-Access MRI As a physician, a health plan medical director, and a citizen, I wonder at medical diagnostic arcades proliferating like sushi bars... mark for My Articles similar articles