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Articles in August, 2006 issue of Journal of Family Practice

• Patients with needle phobia? Try stress-reducing medical devices: a randomized controlled trial comparing decorated and plain syringes and butterfly needles
  by Sharon C. Kettwich
• Breakthroughs in enhancing compliance
  by Jeff Susman
• When should we screen children for hyperlipidemia?
  by Nancy E. Misicko
• Dealing with school refusal behavior: A primer for family physicians: workable solutions for unhappy youth and frustrated parents
  by Christopher A. Kearney
• Early initiation of statins following ACS does not improve outcomes
  by M. Briel
• What is the most effective management of acute fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal?
  by Davis Vu
• Malpractice crisis: causes of escalating insurance premiums, and implications for you: a shift in types of coverage is just one factor; but corrective options may be available to you
  by Eric Henley
• Knee osteoarthritis: should your patient opt for hyaluronic acid injection? A meta-analysis of hyaluronic acid's effects on pain, stiffness, and disability
  by Jennifer M. Medina
• "Hot tub" lung: is it on your list of respiratory ailments?
  by Kevin M. Waninger
• How should we manage a patient with a positive PPD and prior BCG vaccination?
  by Kathleen Rowland
• Metronidazole gel prevents recurrences of bacterial vaginosis
  by J.D. Sobel
• What are contraindications to IUDs?
  by Heather L. Paladine
• Lifestyle changes of little benefit in GERD
  by T. Kaltenbach
• Itching and rash in a boy and his grandmother
  by Gary N. Fox
• Which medications can be split without compromising efficacy and safety?
  by John Noviasky
• Clonidine, gabapentin, and some SSRIs effective for hot flashes
  by H.D. Nelson
• Which vaccinations are indicated after splenectomy?
  by Charles W. Webb
• ACE inhibitors effective in CAD without CHF
  by N. Danchin