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Parkinson’s Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment

SHOBHA S. RAO, LAURA A. HOFMANN, AMER SHAKIL

The cardinal physical signs of Parkinson’s disease are distal resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and asymmetric onset. Although levodopa is the most effective treatment, adjuvant therapy may be needed if levodopa-related motor complications develop.

Newer Agents for the Management of Overactive Bladder

BENJAMIN J. EPSTEIN, JOHN G. GUMS, EMERSON MOLINA

Three new anticholinergic drugs for the management of overactive bladder have attributes that could reduce adverse effects. Head-to-head studies of the newer agents and older, immediate-release drugs have suggested similar effectiveness across the class, but comparisons with...

Vasectomy: An Update

PAUL DASSOW, JOHN M. BENNETT

Being aware of trends in contraception use, effective vasectomy techniques, postsurgical follow-up criteria, and risk of long-term complications can help physicians counsel patients about vasectomy and improve outcomes.

Evaluation of Children with Reading Difficulties

S. SUTTON HAMILTON, FRANCES P. GLASCOE

Physicians can play an important role in the early identification of children with reading difficulties by obtaining patients’ developmental, educational, and family histories and by assessing standardized test results. Children who are diagnosed with reading difficulties...

Inside AFP

A Look Back at AFP’s Longest-Running Department

ED ALDERMAN

Newsletter (also known as the “yellow sheet”) is AFP’s longest-running department. In the very first issue of General Practitioner (April 1950), the publication that later became American Family Physician, the Newsletter promised “hot news” about “significant developments on...

Newsletter

Newsletter

LIZ SMITH

Medicare Beneficiaries Advised to Review Drug Plan Changes for 2007 | AAFP Federal Advocacy Efforts Will Focus on Physician Payment Reform | Pay-for-Performance Incentives Used by One Half of Surveyed HMOs | HHS Releases Update on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Planning |...

Quantum Sufficit

Quantum Sufficit

SHERRI DAMLO

Forget the lemonade stand—bring on the orange juice! Research published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology suggests that orange juice helps prevent the formation of kidney stones better than other citrus fruit juices such as lemonade. Four patients...

Editorials

Family Physicians and Immunizations

JONATHAN TEMTE, DOUGLAS CAMPOS-OUTCALT

Vaccines rank as one of the top three public health successes of the past 100 years, along with sanitation and clean water. These public health measures have saved innumerable lives and have been a major contributor to the increased longevity of the American population. More...

Point-of-Care Guides

Diagnosis of Migraine Headache

MARK H. EBELL

Headache is a common reason for primary care office visits and is a complaint in more than 1 percent of patient visits. The prevalence of migraine headache in the general population is approximately 6 percent in men and 15 percent in women, peaking at 40 years of age and then...

Photo Quiz

Chronic, Draining Perianal Sinuses

NEELOFER SOHAIL, JEANNE P. SPENCER, RENEE MATHER

Photo Quiz presents readers with a clinical challenge based on a photograph or other image.

STEPS Practice Guidelines

Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule, United States, 2007

CARRIE ARMSTRONG

The 2007 adult immunization schedule reflects new recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for varicella, influenza, hepatitis B, and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination.

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Vasectomy: What You Should Know

A vasectomy (vass-ECK-toe-me) is an operation that stops men from being able to get a woman pregnant. During the surgery, your doctor will permanently seal off tubes called the vas deferens (see drawing). This stops sperm from getting into the semen when you have sex. After...

Exercise: How to Get Started

Increasing your activity level can help you live a longer life and improve your health. Exercise helps prevent heart disease and many other health problems. Exercise builds strength, gives you more energy, and helps reduce stress. It is also a good way to curb your appetite...

Exercise: A Healthy Habit to Start and Keep

Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is right for you. A good goal for many people is to work up to exercising four to six times a week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time. Remember, though, that any amount of exercise is better than none.

Weight Control: The Power of Healthy Choices

This is a tough question to answer. Even though many people talk about weight, what really matters is how much of your body weight is fat. Your doctor can help you decide what weight is right for you.

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