Celiac Disease
R. JOHN PRESUTTI, DO; JOHN R. CANGEMI, MD; HARVEY D. CASSIDY, MD; AND DAVID A. HILL, DO
Patients with persistent gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating should be evaluated for celiac disease. Immunoglobulin A tissue transglutaminase antibody testing is recommended, with confirmatory small bowel biopsy in most patients. Adherence to a gluten-free diet may eliminate symptoms within a few months.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/1795.html
Patient Information: "Celiac Disease: What You Should Know"
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/1809ph.html
Differential Diagnosis of the Swollen Red Eyelid
ART PAPIER, MD; DAVID J. TUTTLE, MD; AND TARA J. MAHAR, MD
The differential diagnosis of eyelid erythema and edema is broad, ranging from benign, self-limiting dermatoses to malignant tumors and vision-threatening infections. A definitive diagnosis usually can be made on physical examination of the eyelid and a careful evaluation of symptoms and exposures.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/1815.html
Prevention and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases: An Update
MICHELE VAN VRANKEN, MD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published revised guidelines for the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Updates include the recommendation to use azithromycin as a first-line treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in pregnant women and no longer recommending quinolones for the management of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/1827.html
Patient Information: "Sexually Transmitted Diseases—Prevention and Treatment for You"
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/1833ph.html
Minimizing Adverse Drug Events in Older Patients
CUNG B. PHAM, MD, AND ROBERT L. DICKMAN, MD
Adverse drug events are a common, but often preventable, occurrence in older patients. Use of a multidisciplinary approach and avoidance of prescribing new medications to counteract adverse drug reactions are key.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/1837.html
December 15, 2007; Vol. 76 No. 12
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/contents.html
R. JOHN PRESUTTI, DO; JOHN R. CANGEMI, MD; HARVEY D. CASSIDY, MD; AND DAVID A. HILL, DO
Patients with persistent gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating should be evaluated for celiac disease. Immunoglobulin A tissue transglutaminase antibody testing is recommended, with confirmatory small bowel biopsy in most patients. Adherence to a gluten-free diet may eliminate symptoms within a few months.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/1795.html
Patient Information: "Celiac Disease: What You Should Know"
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/1809ph.html
Differential Diagnosis of the Swollen Red Eyelid
ART PAPIER, MD; DAVID J. TUTTLE, MD; AND TARA J. MAHAR, MD
The differential diagnosis of eyelid erythema and edema is broad, ranging from benign, self-limiting dermatoses to malignant tumors and vision-threatening infections. A definitive diagnosis usually can be made on physical examination of the eyelid and a careful evaluation of symptoms and exposures.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/1815.html
Prevention and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases: An Update
MICHELE VAN VRANKEN, MD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published revised guidelines for the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Updates include the recommendation to use azithromycin as a first-line treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in pregnant women and no longer recommending quinolones for the management of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/1827.html
Patient Information: "Sexually Transmitted Diseases—Prevention and Treatment for You"
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/1833ph.html
Minimizing Adverse Drug Events in Older Patients
CUNG B. PHAM, MD, AND ROBERT L. DICKMAN, MD
Adverse drug events are a common, but often preventable, occurrence in older patients. Use of a multidisciplinary approach and avoidance of prescribing new medications to counteract adverse drug reactions are key.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/1837.html
December 15, 2007; Vol. 76 No. 12
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20071215/contents.html
