The proper evaluation and management of the febrile child with no obvious source of fever has long been a difficult proposition. During the past two decades, there has been a burgeoning growth in the body of literature that addresses the care of such ch
The answer to Question 22 in the September 1, 1995 "Clinical Quiz," pertaining to the article "Common Clinical Presentations of Occupational Respiratory Disorders," was incorrect. The correct answers to the question are A, B, C and D.COPYRIGHT 19
The dosage of immune globulin was incorrect in the article "Guillain-Barre Syndrome: A Team Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment" (July 1996, page 197). The correct dosage of immune globulin in the treatment of Guillain-Barre syndrome is 0.4 g per kg per
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
Author: Carrie Morantz, Brian Torrey
Date: March 1, 2004
A call for scientific exhibits has been issued by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) for presentation at the 2004 Scientific Assembly occurring October 13 to 16 in Orlando, Fla. Applications must be submitted by April 2. Scientific exhibits provide a forum for the presentation of research that is of interest and educational value to family physicians. Membership in the AAFP is not a prerequisite for submission. The exhibits include those presented by residents and medical students.
Travel grants of $1,000 may be awarded to a maximum of 15 resident/student scientific exhibitors whose applications are accepted for presentation at the Assembly. In addition, cash prizes and ribbons for first and second place and ribbons for third place will be awarded to the senior exhibitor of the family medicine resident and medical student poster presentations. Application forms may be obtained from Jeana Higginbottom, Scientific Program Department, AAFP, 11400 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy., Leawood, KS 66211; telephone: 800-274-2237, ext. 6564; or by visiting the AAFP Web site at http://www.aafp.org/x20696.xml.
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