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VOL 112 / NO 3 / SEPTEMBER 2002 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE

SYMPOSIUM ON DEPRESSION

INTRODUCTION TO THE SYMPOSIUM
Stephen A. Young, MD

A FRESH LOOK AT MANAGEMENT OF DEPRESSION
How to choose and use the newer antidepressant drugs
The primary care physician is often the first responder in depression management. These tips can help you sort through treatment options.
Robert Breen, MD, Rupert J. McCormac IV, MD

DEPRESSION IN WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE
Considerations in selecting safe, effective therapy
Emerging data show promise that in most cases, pharmacotherapy can be appropriate and safe for treating depression in women during pregnancy, postpartum, and breast-feeding.
Stephen A. Young, MD, Nioaka Campbell, MD, Angela Harper, MD

DEPRESSION IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
When "moodiness" merits special attention
"Troubled" or "moody" kids might be struggling with childhood depression, a condition that is on the rise and differs from adult depression.
Margaret A. Shugart, MD, Elda M. Lopez, MD

PRINCIPLES OF SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT
How to interview depressed patients and tailor treatment
A methodical approach enables physicians to treat severely depressed patients and decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with serious suicide attempts.
Richard L. Frierson, MD, Margaret Melikian, DO, Peggy C. Wadman, MD

CLINICAL UPDATES

PREVENTING COMPLICATIONS IN HEPARIN-INDUCED THROMBOCYTOPENIA
Alternative anticoagulants are improving patient outcomes
Every case of HIT should be considered a catastrophe waiting to happen.
Lawrence Rice, MD, Phuong H. Nguyen, PharmD, Ana R. Vann, PharmD

Chronic Kidney Disease Series
CARE OF THE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT
Vigilant monitoring creates the best outcome
Collaboration between primary care physicians and transplant programs is essential in addressing risk of critical elements of posttransplant follow-up.
Magdalena Adeva Andany, MD, Bertram L. Kasiske, MD

CONTINUING FEATURES

PRACTICE PEARLS
Help for unsteady hands
Waiting room tools can calm kids
Treating fiberglass dermatitis

CURBSIDE CONSULTS
Screening for cardiac involvement in sarcoidosis?
Can onset of diabetes be delayed?

GUEST EDITORIAL
Breaking bad news to patients
Paul S. Mueller, MD

PULMONARY DIAGNOSTIC QUIZ
Mystery of the dark green sputum
Bilal Chaudhry, MD, Michael Capicatto, MD, Aidan O'Brien, MD

PEARLS IN DERMATOLOGY
Spitz nevus or malignant melanoma?
Jigna Thakore, MD, Pamela M. Guerriere-Kovach, MD, Robert T. Brodell, MD

PATIENT NOTES
Peripheral artery disease

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