The answer to Question 25 in the August 1996 "Clinical Quiz," pertaining to the article "Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome," was incorrect as published. The correct answers to the question are B, C and D.COPYRIGHT 1996 American Academy of Family Physic
The affiliation of Sajiv Sharma, M.D., author of "Monitoring Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure in Medical Patients" (September 1, 1996, page 1039) was incorrect as published. Dr. Sharma is a fellow in cardiology at the West Los Angeles Veteran Affairs Med
Carefully performed skin biopsies are essential in the evaluation of many dermatologic conditions and lesions. Microscopic examination may reveal features that aid in the diagnosis of neoplasms, inflammatory conditions and, occasionally, systemic diseas
The red eye has various underlying etiologies and is usually benign (Table 1).[1] Causes that are not vision-threatening include subconjunctival hemorrhage, stye, chalazion, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, dry eyes and superficial corneal abrasions. Vision
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), also known as primary immune or autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, is a common cause of thrombocytopenia and bleeding complications in children and adults. ITP is defined as isolated thrombocytopenia (low pla
Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring substance derived from cereal grains. It was first investigated in Europe in the 1970s for the treatment of pigmented lesions such as melasma and tinea versicolor. One researcher noted that patients treated with aze
Gastroesophageal reflux is defined as passive retrograde movement of gastric contents into the esophagus above the lower esophageal sphincter.[1] Manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux range from the infant who "spits up" frequently after meals to ch
An estimated 13 million Americans have diabetes mellitus; of these, approximately 90 percent have type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes and 10 percent have type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes.[1] Neuropathy is a common cause of morbidity in patients
After decades of decline in the United States, the incidence of tuberculosis began to rise in 1985. Between that year and 1991, the number of new tuberculosis cases exceeded the expected cases by approximately 39,000.[1] In 1991, 26,283 new cases of act
Febrile infants and children account for a substantial number of ambulatory visits to family medicine and pediatric clinics, and emergency departments. At least two-thirds of children visit their health care providers with an acute febrile illness befor
Author: Carrie Morantz, Brian Torrey
Date: March 1, 2004
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling on physicians to take an active role in encouraging obese patients to lose weight. Resources available online include the following:
* The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) offers patient education handouts online at its consumer Web site, http://familydoctor. org. Handouts are available in English and Spanish on topics such as weight control, diets to lose weight, and exercise programs.
* The Surgeon General's office has launched a new information clearinghouse to help in the battle against childhood obesity. The clearinghouse is available online at http://shapingamericasyouth.com. More than 1,000 exercise, nutrition, healthy-baby, and other antiobesity programs are expected to participate in the clearinghouse. The goals are to set up a registry of programs and resources for parents, teachers, physicians, foundations, and government agencies interested in the latest research.
* The collaborative group, Action for Healthy Kids, has launched its redesigned Web site at http://www.actionforhealthykids.org. The site offers a resource database and fact sheets on nutrition and exercise programs for children and teenagers, and action planning guides. The collaborative, which includes the AAFP as a partner, is working to address the obesity epidemic by promoting sound nutrition and physical activity in U.S. schools.
* The Children's Aid Society has launched "JumpStart," an obesity prevention program targeted at preschool-aged children. Information about JumpStart is available online at http://www.childrensaidsociety. org. The program's goal is to establish healthy eating habits and increase physical activity levels in very young children to prevent the later development of obesity and related health problems.
* The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched "VERB: It's What You Do." The program aims to promote physical activity through research, media, partnership, and community efforts. VERB partnership efforts address other issues, including the need to ensure access to safe and affordable physical activity opportunities, both free-time and organized. Information about the VERB campaign is available online at http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/.
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