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New Developments in Family Medicine
Marjorie A. Bowman, MD, MPA;
David E. Nicklin, MD
JAMA. 1998;279:1437-1438.
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INTRODUCTION
FROM an informal survey of more than 20 peer-reviewed journals, we selected topics where evidence from recent research is changing our approach to common problems we see in family medicine—osteoporosis and asthma—and where new information has identified an emerging problem, hepatitis C. Data on the treatment of depression with St John's wort and the value of continuity of care are also discussed. Research articles were identified from MEDLINE searches and selected based on their validity and relevance to clinical practice.
Detecting Bone Loss, Increasing Bone Strength
Estrogen, calcium, and exercise are widely used preventive measures for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. The detection of osteopenia and osteoporosis at an early stage is possible using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), which provides reliable information on bone density. However, the $250 to $300 cost per patient is high for screening low-risk patients. A new option for the early detection of osteoporosis . . . [Full Text of this Article]
Hepatitis C: An Insidious Threat?
First-Line Treatment of Asthma
St John's Wort as an Antidepressant
Same Doctor + Same Patient = Better Care
From the Department of Family Practice and Community Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
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