Acute Bronchitis - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2016 - Cough is the most common illness-related reason for ambulatory care visits in the United States. Acute bronchitis is a clinical diagnosis characterized by cough due to acute inflammation of the trachea and large airways without evidence of pneumonia. Pneumonia should be suspected in ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1001/p560.html
The Adult Well-Male Examination - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2018 - The adult well-male examination should provide evidence-based guidance toward the promotion of optimal health and well-being. The medical history should focus on tobacco and alcohol use, risk of human immunodeficiency virus and other sexually transmitted infections, and diet and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1215/p729.html
Chronic Cough: Evaluation and Management - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2017 - Although chronic cough in adults (cough lasting longer than eight weeks) can be caused by many etiologies, four conditions account for most cases: upper airway cough syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease/laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, asthma, and nonasthmatic eosinophilic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1101/p575.html
Care of the College Student - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2013 - There are approximately 20 million students in U.S. colleges and universities. Although this population is characterized as having good health, 600,000 students report some form of disability or some type of medical problem, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1101/p596.html
Opioid Use Disorder: Medical Treatment Options - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2019 - Opioid use disorder is highly prevalent and can be fatal. At least 2.1 million Americans 12 years and older had opioid use disorder in 2016, and approximately 47,000 Americans died from opioid overdoses in 2017. Opioid use disorder is a chronic relapsing condition, the treatment of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p416.html
Update on Immunizations in Adults - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2011 - Vaccine-preventable diseases contribute significantly to the morbidity and mortality of U.S. adults. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updates its recommended adult immunization schedule annually. The most recent updates ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1101/p1015.html
Health Maintenance in Postmenopausal Women - American Family Physician
May 1, 2017 - Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in postmenopausal women older than 50 years. Clinicians should use the pooled cohort risk assessment equations or another risk calculator every three to five years to estimate a woman’s 10-year risk of atherosclerotic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0501/p561.html
The Adult Well Male Examination - American Family Physician
May 15, 2012 - The adult well male examination should incorporate evidence-based guidance toward the promotion of optimal health and well-being, including screening tests shown to improve health outcomes. Nearly one-third of men report not having a primary care physician. The medical history should ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0515/p964.html
Palliative Care in Advanced Dementia - Curbside Consultation - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2019 - What is the best way for family physicians to determine prognosis and applicability of palliative care for patients with dementia?
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0401/p456.html
Recombinant Zoster Vaccine (Shingrix) for the Prevention of Shingles - STEPS - American...
Oct 15, 2018 - Recombinant zoster vaccine is a relatively new shingles vaccine that has been shown to have greater effectiveness and protection than the existing live vaccine. Local and systemic adverse effects may occur after administration, but have been shown to resolve within one to three days.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1015/p539.html
ACIP Recommends the Use of Tdap in Adults - Practice Guidelines - American Family ...
Sep 15, 2007 - The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends the routine use of a tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap; Adacel) among adults 19 to 64 years of age who have not already received a dose of Tdap.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0915/p891.html
ACIP Releases 2015 Adult Immunization Schedule - Practice Guidelines - American Family ...
Feb 15, 2015 - The 2015 adult immunization schedule from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a few changes that are particularly relevant to family physicians.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0215/p264.html
ACIP Releases 2014 Adult Immunization Schedule - Practice Guidelines - American Family ...
Feb 15, 2014 - The 2014 immunization schedule for adults from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has a few changes that are particularly relevant to family physicians. The schedule is available at http://www.aafp.org/patient-care/immunizations/schedules.html.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0215/p302.html
ACIP Issues Revised Recommendations on Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine - Practice ...
Nov 1, 2007 - The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its recommendations on vaccination with quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4; Menactra).
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1101/p1402.html
Guidelines for Treating Adults with Acute Cough - Editorials - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2007 - ...are likely to be effective for conditions such as pneumonia, upper airway cough syndrome from bacterial sinusitis, and Bordetella pertussis infection in the lower respiratory tract (whooping cough), if given early in the illness, and for exacerbations of bronchiectasis and severe...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0215/p476.html
Practice Guidelines - Dec 15, 2006 - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2006 - The 2007 adult immunization schedule reflects new recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for varicella, influenza, hepatitis B, and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1215/p2115.html
Practice Guidelines - Jan 15, 2006 - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2006 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report on vaccination coverage in children. The report states that coverage levels are notable given the supply shortage of several vaccines between 2001 and 2004.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0115/p346.html
The 2006 Adult Immunization Schedule: Improving Immunization Rates - Practice ...
Dec 15, 2005 - The 2006 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule provides a concise tool to help family physicians identify who to vaccinate, when to vaccinate, and which vaccine to use.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1215/p2545.html
The 2003 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Dec 15, 2002 - The 2003 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule provides age-based recommendations for routine vaccinations in a color-coded chart. In addition, it summarizes the recommendations and some contraindications of eight vaccines for adults with various medical conditions.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/1215/p2329.html
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