Diagnostic Challenge
A nasal nuisance Persistent congestion and coughing are making an infant inconsolable. What's the diagnosis?

Update
Panic disorder Puzzling symptoms closely mimic other prominent medical conditions. By Kathryn Trottier, MA, Martin M. Antony, PhD and Richard P. Swinson, MD

ClinicalTalk
Ovarian cancer Lack of early-stage symptoms is the hallmark of this deadly disease. An interview with Johanne Weberpals, MD

Round Table
Elder abuse A multidisciplinary panel discusses assessment and interventional strategies for this growing problem.

Letters and Exchanges: what your colleagues are saying...
An all-out case against circumcision, and more...

Food for Thought
A powerful pill Drugs may soon replace diet and lifestyle changes in the fight against obesity.

Mind Matters
The toll of trauma Researchers claim that data surrounding this controversial area of psychiatry is flawed.

The Sexual Body
Gestational diabetes Excess glucose heightens the risk of congenital abnormalities.

Cultural Medicine
The art of healing A look at Traditional Chinese Medicine in the modern world.

Geriatrics
Dementia Fiery debate erupts over the use of newer antipsychotics.

Cover photo: Chlamydia trachomatis; ©BSIP/Alpha Presse

Heart Beat
The other lipid HDL may be the "good" cholesterol, but don't overlook this key risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Perspectives on Pain
Chronic non-malignant pain Family physicians can greatly contribute to easing patients' suffering.

From the front lines
A call to ban TV junk food ads, some lubricants may nix pregnancy, the muscle power of the mighty flea, and more...

Parkhurst correspondence
37 answers to your clinical questions Our panel answers your questions on family screening for CHD, melanoma, chlamydia/Alzheimer's risk, and more...
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Question of the month Should seniors bone up on a scan?

Code Red
Pediatric lower limb injuries With unique skeletal features, extra care is needed to care for growing children.

Checklist
Nocturia Underlying causes may be at the root of this nighttime symptom.

Skin Sense
Scleroderma part 1 Early diagnosis and intervention ease the burden of complications.

Sports Clinic
Exercise and pregnancy Encourage healthy habits that can last a lifetime.

Journal Club
Leading experts comment on options for hemmorhoid relief, PTH for brittle bones and metabolic syndrome to predict heart disease.