Articles
Antibiotic Use in Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Antibiotics may be indicated for acute otitis media, group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis, epiglottitis, or bronchitis. Persistent cases of rhinosinusitis may necessitate the use of antibiotics. Antibiotics should typically not be considered in patients with the…
When to Suspect a Genetic Syndrome
Prompt recognition of features suggestive of genetic conditions can improve the selection of appropriate, cost-effective diagnostic tests; the performance of wellinformed genetic counseling; and timely referral to subspecialists. It is important for family physicians to be able…
Top 20 Research Studies of 2011 for Primary Care Physicians
This article summarizes 20 of the most relevant, practice-changing POEMs (patient-oriented evidence that matters) from 2011 as determined by physician raters. Topics include cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disease, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal disease, and others.
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AAFP News Now: AFP Edition
Access to Primary Care Physicians' Notes May Improve Patient Outcomes | Implementation of EHR Standing Orders Increases Delivery of Preventive Services | Rate of Teen Drinking and Driving Has Decreased by One-Half Since 1991, Says CDC | DTaP Vaccine's Effectiveness Against…
Editorials
Appropriate Antibiotic Use: Family Physicians Have the Power of the Pen
Visits for acute URIs account for more than one-half of all antibiotic prescriptions for outpatients, and these infections lead to more unnecessary and inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions than any other infectious syndrome.
Cochrane for Clinicians
Oral Antihistamine/Decongestant/Analgesic Combinations for the Common Cold
Combination cold medications, including antihistamine/decongestant/analgesic, antihistamine/decongestant, antihistamine/analgesic, and analgesic/decongestant formulations, provide modest symptom relief in adults and older children, but are not effective in young children. Only…
Photo Quiz
Milky White Elbow
Photo Quiz presents readers with a clinical challenge based on a photograph or other image.
Tips from Other Journals
Bipolar I Disorder in Children: Which Treatment Works Best?
Prolonged Clopidogrel Use After Cardiac Stenting Is Not Beneficial
Preventing Post-ERCP Pancreatitis with Indomethacin
Curbside Consultation
Demoralization: A Precursor to Physician Burnout?
Demoralization is a state of hopelessness and helplessness that is akin to, but separable from, depression.
Practice Guidelines
AACE Releases Guidelines for Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Menopause is diagnosed in women who have not had menses for one year. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) convened a task force to review available evidence on therapies for menopausal symptoms. The task force's guidelines include recommendations for…