DAVID D. COSCA, FRANCO NAVAZIO
Most injuries in endurance athletes are caused by overuse and are treated with relative rest and a rehabilitative exercise program. Other susceptibilities are exercise-associated medical conditions such as exercise-induced asthma, exercise-associated collapse, hyponatremia,...
SANGITA CHAKRABARTY, ROGER ZOOROB
Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic pain, generalized tender points, sleep disturbance, fatigue, headache, morning stiffness, paresthesias, and anxiety. There are no treatment guidelines, but a multidisciplinary approach may ease symptoms.
JAMES R. TAYLOR, KENDALL M. CAMPBELL
Home monitoring of blood glucose and blood pressure levels can improve treatment adherence and clinical outcomes in patients with diabetes and hypertension. Glucose meters offer a variety of features. Validated arm cuffs are the preferred blood pressure devices for home use.
BARBARA A. MAJERONI, SREELATHA UKKADAM
Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy have been linked with increased risks of premature delivery and low birth weight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends screening for some infections at the first prenatal visit, then again in the third...
MONICA PREBOTH
The AFP family is pleased to welcome our newest editorial fellow, Uma Jayaraman, MD. Dr. Jayaraman accepted the 2007-2008 John C. Rose Fellowship in Medical Editing and has been part of the AFP medical editing staff at Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.,...
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SHERRI DAMLO
According to data presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, saline mouth rinse may help physicians accurately detect head and neck tumors. The saline rinse flushes out CD44 protein, a bio-marker for head and neck cancers, and detects...
CHRISTINE N. HUYNH, LEANNE M. YANNI, LAURA A. MORGAN
In this era of evidence-based medicine, physicians often must make decisions where neither evidence nor consensus exists. This may explain why physicians often feel frustrated when faced with a patient with fibromyalgia. Fortunately, there is a growing body of evidence to...
The shortage of physicians in U.S. rural practice may impact access to health care for one in five citizens. Two medical student characteristics that predict eventual practice in rural settings are clear: being born in a rural county and choosing a residency in family medicine.
The first expansion of allopathic medical education in 35 years is under way; this could eliminate rural physician shortage areas if students more likely to practice in rural areas are preferentially admitted and supported.
CAROLINE WELLBERY
The personal side of medicine told from the patient's perspective. The patient's story is followed by commentary from a physician and a list of resources.
MARK H. EBELL
Approximately one in six women will have a hip fracture during her lifetime, and approximately one in 35 of all women will die of complications from hip fracture.
TODD J. MAY
Photo Quiz presents readers with a clinical challenge based on a photograph or other image.
BRYAN L. LOVE, TONJA MERZ
For every nine highly-motivated patients who use varenicline instead of placebo, one will not be smoking one year later. Although the cost of therapy is a limitation (total cost is approximately $360 for a three-month course), the easy dosage titration, lack of drug...
LISA GRAHAM
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has released an updated position statement on the use of estrogen therapy (ET) and combined estrogen-progestogen therapy (EPT) in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, based on the latest evidence on the risks and benefits...
SHERRI DAMLO
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a summary statement on physical activity interventions with the aim to provide an overview of their population-wide impact.
SHERRI DAMLO
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a statement on the risks of cough and cold medications in children younger than two years. Health care professionals also should be aware of the risks of serious illness or fatal overdose.
BRIAN V. REAMY, MARK B. STEPHENS
CAROLINE WELLBERY
KARL E. MILLER
ANNE D. WALLING
KARL E. MILLER
CAROLINE WELLBERY
ANNE D. WALLING
Monitoring your blood pressure at home helps you and your doctor choose how to treat your high blood pressure. Controlling it can help lower the risk of problems with your heart, kidneys, and eyes.
Monitoring your blood sugar at home helps you and your doctor make good choices about treating your diabetes. Controlling it can help lower the risk of problems with your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves.
At the beginning of pregnancy, your doctor will test you for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that could hurt you or your baby. These tests are very important.
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