American family physician
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Self-destructive behavior is the final pathway for a variety of underlying problems. Because there is such a wide range of diagnostic possibilities in patients who attempt suicide, more precise diagnosis is essential. The often-asked question "Will the patient attempt suicide again?" is insufficient. Rather, an understanding of why the person is unhappy facilitates identification of the suicidal subtype and the necessary therapeutic interventions.
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Radial head subluxation occurs when the thin, weakly attached annular ligament of the forearm becomes entrapped in the radiocapitellar space after marked traction on the extended, pronated arm. It is the most common musculoskeletal injury in children between two and five years of age. Awareness of this condition permits easy diagnosis and rapid treatment by simple manipulation.