Anaphylaxis: Recognition and Management

JAMES J. ARNOLD, PAMELA M. WILLIAMS

Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of an allergic reaction and is almost always unexpected. The most common triggers are food, insect stings, and medications. Administering intramuscular epinephrine and ensuring proper oxygenation and effective circulation are key for...

Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea

GREGORY JUCKETT, RUPAL TRIVEDI

Chronic diarrhea can be divided into three basic categories: watery, fatty, and inflammatory. Although it is a reasonably common condition, it can be difficult to diagnose because there are several hundred conditions in the differential diagnosis. Typically it is impractical...

Chronic Kidney Disease: Detection and Evaluation

MARGARET BAUMGARTEN, TODD GEHR

Patients should be assessed annually to determine whether they are at increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and older age are the primary risk factors that warrant screening. Serum creatinine levels can be used to estimate the...

Clinical Vignettes in Geriatric Depression

G. DAVID SPOELHOF, GARY L. DAVIS, ADDIE LICARI

The diagnosis of depression in older patients is based on the same criteria as in younger adults. Validated screening tools, such as the Geriatric Depression Scale, can help confirm the diagnosis. Treatment options include pharmacotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and...

AAFP News Now: AFP Edition

HHS Launches Initiatives to Encourage Coordinated Care of Medicare Beneficiaries | Government Agencies Support AAP Infant Safe Sleep Recommendations | Major Reforms in Content and Format Are Needed to Ensure the Future of GME | CDC Renews Call for Family Physicians to...

Antibiotics for Acute Otitis Media in Young Children

ANDREA DARBY-STEWART, MARK A. GRABER, ROBERT DACHS

Two studies aim to clarify the appropriate use of antibiotic treatment in young children with acute otitis media.

Patient with Plaques on Lower Extremities and Systemic Symptoms

LUKE BLOOMQUIST, SUNGHUN CHO

Photo Quiz presents readers with a clinical challenge based on a photograph or other image.

Colonic Diverticular Disease

DAVID HUMES, JANETTE KATE SMITH, ROBIN C. SPILLER

What are the effects of treatments for uncomplicated diverticular disease and what treatments prevent complications? What are the effects of treatments for acute diverticulitis?

Women at Risk of Breast Cancer–Associated Lymphedema Can Safely Lift Weights

AMY CRAWFORD-FAUCHER

Reducing HIV Transmission via Preexposure Prophylaxis with Antiretroviral Drugs

KENNETH T. MOON

Outcomes of First-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents in Large Coronary Artery Repair

KENNETH T. MOON

CDC Releases Best Practices for the Use of PCR Testing for Diagnosing Pertussis

LISA HAUK

Diagnosing pertussis in the early stages can be difficult, because early signs and symptoms are often nonspecific. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, a technique used to detect DNA sequences specific for Bordetella pertussis, is used for diagnosis; however, results...

Ginger for the Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy

SARAH MAITRE, JON NEHER, SARAH SAFRANEK

Ginger can be safely used to reduce nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

Do Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists Impair the Effect of Short-Acting Beta2 Agonists in Some Patients?

Chronic Diarrhea

It is frequent, loose bowel movements that last longer than four weeks.

Caring for Older Family Members with Depression

Depression is a constant sad or “blue” feeling that lasts for two weeks or more. People who are depressed often lose interest in activities they used to enjoy. Other signs include feeling nervous, guilty, or very tired. Depression can make it hard to make choices. It can...