Individual Behavioral Counseling for Smoking Cessation - Cochrane for Clinicians - ...
Jul 1, 2018 - Individual behavioral counseling conducted by a trained therapist provides some benefit when compared with brief counseling and support; however, this benefit is less pronounced in the context of pharmacotherapy.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0701/p21.html
What Can a Scribe Do for You? -- FPM
Dec 1, 2020 - Evidence suggests that documentation support provided by scribes can help relieve physician burnout and increase practice productivity.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/1100/p17.html
Essentials of the Diagnosis of Heart Failure - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2000 - Although heart failure is a common clinical syndrome, especially in the elderly, its diagnosis is often missed. A detailed clinical history is crucial and should address not only current signs and symptoms of heart failure but also signs and symptoms that point to a specific cause of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0301/p1319.html
Genital Herpes: A Review - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2005 - Genital herpes simplex virus infection is a recurrent, lifelong disease with no cure. The strongest predictor for infection is a person's number of lifetime sex partners. The natural history includes first-episode mucocutaneous infection, establishment of latency in the dorsal root ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1015/p1527.html
Evaluating Dysphagia - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2000 - Dysphagia is a problem that commonly affects patients cared for by family physicians in the office, as hospital inpatients and as nursing home residents. Familiar medical problems, including cerebrovascular accidents, gastroesophageal reflux disease and medication-related side effects, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0615/p3639.html
When to Operate in Carotid Artery Disease - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2000 - Carotid endarterectomy has proved to be beneficial in the prevention of stroke in selected patients. The procedure is indicated in symptomatic patients with carotid-territory transient ischemic attacks or minor strokes who have carotid artery stenosis of 70 to 99 percent. With a low ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0115/p400.html
Bridging Warfarin Before Colonoscopy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation - FPIN's ...
Apr 15, 2019 - A limited number of trials that examined the risk of temporary interruption of anticoagulation before a variety of procedures did not find a reduction in the risk of stroke, but they did show an increased risk of bleeding events and venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who were ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0415/p519.html
Potential Drug Interactions in Patients Taking Oral Contraceptive Pills - Letters to ...
Nov 15, 2019 - ...women for other conditions, such as migraines and mood disorders. I expect that the absolute number of patients who are taking these drugs while taking OCPs is probably a lot less than the number who might be prescribed an antibiotic while taking warfarin (Coumadin), for example....
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p599.html
Plantar Fasciitis and Other Causes of Heel Pain - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 1999 - The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. It is usually caused by a biomechanical imbalance resulting in tension along the plantar fascia. The diagnosis is typically based on the history and the finding of localized tenderness. Treatment consists of medial arch support, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0415/p2200.html
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2009 - Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an illness that can cause marked distress and disability. It often goes unrecognized and is undertreated. Primary care physicians should be familiar with the various ways obsessive-compulsive disorder can present and should be able to recognize clues to ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0801/p239.html
Amiodarone: Guidelines for Use and Monitoring - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2003 - Amiodarone is a potent antiarrhythmic agent that is used to treat ventricular arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation. The drug prevents the recurrence of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and produces a modest reduction of sudden deaths in high-risk patients. Amiodarone is more ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1201/p2189.html
Interventions to Facilitate Smoking Cessation - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2006 - Tobacco use, primarily cigarette smoking, is the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in the United States, and nearly one third of those who try a cigarette become addicted to nicotine. Family physicians, who see most of these patients in their offices every year, have ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0715/p262.html
Late Pregnancy Bleeding - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2007 - Effective management of vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy requires recognition of potentially serious conditions, including placenta previa, placental abruption, and vasa previa. Placenta previa is commonly diagnosed on routine ultrasonography before 20 weeks' gestation, but in nearly ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0415/p1199.html
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Diagnosis and Management - American Family ...
Oct 1, 2010 - Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is an uncommon autosomal dominant disease that occurs in approximately one in 5,000 to 8,000 persons. This multisystem disorder can affect the nose, skin, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, liver, and brain. Epistaxis is the most common presenting ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1001/p785.html
Oral Analgesics for Acute Nonspecific Pain - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2005 - Physicians most often recommend or prescribe oral medication for relief of acute pain. This review of the available evidence supports the use of acetaminophen in doses up to 1,000 mg as the initial choice for mild to moderate acute pain. In some cases, modest improvements in analgesic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0301/p913.html
Urinary Tract Infection in Children - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2005 - Up to 7 percent of girls and 2 percent of boys will have a symptomatic, culture-confirmed urinary tract infection by six years of age. Urinary tract infection may be suspected because of urinary symptoms in older children or because of fever, nonspecific symptoms, or failure to thrive ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1215/p2483.html
Newborn Circumcision Techniques and Medical Ethics - Letters to the Editor - American ...
Jan 15, 2021 - ...are virtually always treatable and are relatively uncommon in boys regardless of circumcision status. The cited report suggests that the number of circumcisions needed to prevent one (likely treatable) UTI is approximately 100. Penile cancer is one of the rarest malignancies for...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0115/p69.html
Drug Treatment of Common STDs: Part I. Herpes, Syphilis, Urethritis, Chlamydia and ...
Oct 1, 1999 - In 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Several treatment advances have been made since the previous guidelines were published. Part I of this two-part article describes current recommendations for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/1001/p1387.html
Beware of the Differing Definitions for the False-Positive Rate - Letters to the Editor...
Jan 1, 2021 - ...rates in antibody testing in their Letter to the Editor. We agree that testing in low-prevalence populations will result in a large number of false-positive test results. Because multiple definitions of the false-positive rate exist, it is important to state which definition is...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0101/p7.html
Medical Emergency Preparedness in Office Practice - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2007 - Most primary care physicians report at least one emergency presenting to their office per year. Asthma, anaphylaxis, shock, seizures, and cardiac arrest are among the most common adult and childhood emergencies in the office setting. Most offices are not fully prepared for these medical...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0601/p1679.html
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family...
Aug 15, 2010 - Pulmonary arterial hypertension is defined as a mean pulmonary arterial pressure greater than 25 mm Hg at rest or 30 mm Hg during physical activity. Pulmonary arterial hypertension is classified into subgroups, including idiopathic, heritable, and pulmonary arterial hypertension ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0815/p370.html
Effectiveness of Pneumococcal Vaccines - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American Family ...
May 1, 2018 - The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23; Pneumovax 23) decreases the relative risk of community-acquired pneumonia in adults by 13%. The risk is reduced by 28% in the population that includes adults older than 65 years, those with lung disease, and those living in a ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0501/od3.html
Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate for Acute Asthma Exacerbations - FPIN's Clinical ...
Jan 15, 2019 - Patients presenting to the emergency department with an acute asthma exacerbation that has not responded to first-line therapy (bronchodilators and corticosteroids) can be treated effectively with intravenous magnesium sulfate.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0115/p127.html
Medications for Treating Alcohol Dependence - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2005 - Medications for treating alcohol dependence primarily have been adjunctive interventions, and only three medications--disulfiram, naltrexone, and acamprosate--are approved for this indication by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Disulfiram, an aversive agent that has been used for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1101/p1775.html
Edoxaban (Savaysa) for the Prevention of Thromboembolic Events - STEPS - American ...
Apr 15, 2018 - Edoxaban is an alternative to warfarin and other oral anticoagulants for the prevention of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and for the treatment of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0415/p529.html
Proteinuria in Adults: A Diagnostic Approach - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2000 - Proteinuria is a common finding in adults in primary care practice. An algorithmic approach can be used to differentiate benign causes of proteinuria from rarer, more serious disorders. Benign causes include fever, intense activity or exercise, dehydration, emotional stress and acute ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0915/p1333.html
Denosumab No Better than Bisphosphonates for Preventing Fracture, and the Cost Is Much ...
Sep 15, 2020 - This meta-analysis found no evidence that the monoclonal antibody denosumab reduces the risk of fracture more than bisphosphonates.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p375a.html
ACP Provides Guidance on Nonsurgical Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Women - ...
Jun 1, 2015 - The American College of Physicians (ACP) has provided recommendations for nonsurgical treatment of UI in women. Treatment of UI is aimed at achieving, or at least improving, symptoms. It is deemed effective if it reduces the number of episodes by at least one-half.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0601/p801.html
A Primary Care Approach to the Patient with Claudication - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2000 - Peripheral arterial occlusive disease occurs in about 18 percent of persons over 70 years of age. Usually, patients who have this disease present with intermittent claudication with pain in the calf, thigh or buttock that is elicited by exertion and relieved with a few minutes of rest. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0215/p1027.html
Health Equity in Preventive Services: The Role of Primary Care - Editorials - American ...
Sep 1, 2020 - Groups that are least likely to receive preventive screening or to have timely, high-quality follow-up include those with limited or no health insurance, limited education and literacy, and no regular source of care, as well as those who are subject to discrimination based on racial, ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p264.html
Low-Carbohydrate Diets - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2006 - Americans spend dollar 33 billion annually on weight loss products and services, and a large portion of this money is spent on low-carbohydrate diets. Because of their higher protein and fat content and lower fiber and carbohydrate content, concerns have been raised about the potential ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0601/p1942.html
OnabotulinumtoxinA Injections for Urge Incontinence - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - ...
Feb 1, 2018 - Detrusor muscle injections of onabotulinumtoxinA can be used to decrease the number of episodes of urinary incontinence in women for whom treatment with anticholinergic agents has been ineffective.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0201/od3.html
Creating Intentional Professional Connections to Reduce Loneliness, Isolation, and ...
Oct 1, 2020 - Pretending we have it together and can do it all on our own is the fastest way to professional isolation and burnout. Fortunately, there’s a better way.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p20.html
Chronic Vulvovaginal Candidiasis - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2001 - Frequently ignored by the medical community, chronic vulvovaginal symptoms are relatively common and can frustrating for patients and physicians. Establishing a proper diagnosis will lay the foundation for an effective therapeutic therapeutic plan. Fungal cultures are an important ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0215/p697.html
Managing Hypertension in Athletes and Physically Active Patients - American Family ...
Aug 1, 2002 - Athletes and other physically active patients should be screened for hypertension and given appropriate therapy if needed. Mild hypertension should be treated with non-pharmacologic measures for six months. If blood pressure control is adequate, lifestyle modifications are continued. If...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0801/p445.html
The Female Athlete Triad: Recommendations for Management - Editorials - American Family...
Apr 15, 2018 - Family physicians should be familiar with recommendations regarding the female athlete triad, because prevention and early intervention can significantly reduce morbidity from this disorder.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0415/p499.html
Therapies for COPD Exacerbations in Adults - Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care ...
May 1, 2020 - What are the benefits and harms of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0501/p557.html
Ginger: An Overview - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2007 - Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the more commonly used herbal supplements. Although often consumed for culinary purposes, it is taken by many patients to treat a variety of conditions. Ginger has been shown to be effective for pregnancy-induced and postoperative nausea and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0601/p1689.html
Four Coding and Payment Opportunities You Might Be Missing -- FPM
Jun 1, 2016 - You’re likely already doing the work, so why not get paid for it?
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/0500/p30.html
Ocular Emergencies - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2007 - Prompt recognition and appropriate treatment of ocular emergencies are essential in the primary care setting when the outcome may depend on timely management. All ocular emergencies, including a penetrating globe injury, retinal detachment, central retinal artery occlusion, acute ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0915/p829.html
An Osteopathic Approach to Neck Pain - Letters to the Editor - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2021 - ...of related techniques used to manage somatic dysfunction (see https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0215/p248.html). The goals of applying manual medicine are to restore maximal, pain-free movement of the musculoskeletal system; enhance neuromuscular function; and improve biomechanical...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p262.html
A Practical Guide to Anaphylaxis - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2003 - Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening reaction with respiratory, cardiovascular, cutaneous, or gastrointestinal manifestations resulting from exposure to an offending agent, usually a food, insect sting, medication, or physical factor. It causes approximately 1,500 deaths in the United ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1001/p1325.html
Chasteberry - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2005 - For centuries, chasteberry has been used to treat many hormone-related gynecologic conditions. The current literature supports the use of chasteberry for cyclical breast discomfort and premenstrual syndrome; data on its use for menstrual irregularities and fertility disorders are weak. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0901/p821.html
Promoting and Prescribing Exercise in the Elderly - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2002 - Regular exercise provides a myriad of health benefits in older adults, including improvements in blood pressure, diabetes, lipid profile, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and neurocognitive function. Regular physical activity is also associated with decreased mortality and age-related ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0201/p419.html
Alcoholism in the Elderly - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2000 - Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are common but underrecognized problems among older adults. One third of older alcoholic persons develop a problem with alcohol in later life, while the other two thirds grow older with the medical and psychosocial sequelae of early-onset alcoholism. The ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0315/p1710.html
Management of the Difficult Patient - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2005 - All physicians must care for some patients who are perceived as difficult because of behavioral or emotional aspects that affect their care. Difficulties may be traced to patient, physician, or health care system factors. Patient factors include psychiatric disorders, personality ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1115/p2063.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of the Acute Scrotum - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 1999 - Testicular torsion must be considered in any patient who complains of acute scrotal pain and swelling. Torsion of the testis is a surgical emergency because the likelihood of testicular salvage decreases as the duration of torsion increases. Conditions that may mimic testicular torsion,...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0215/p817.html
The Problem With Patient Satisfaction Scores -- FPM
Feb 1, 2016 - Scoring of individual physicians is becoming more widespread. Here’s how to improve the process.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/0100/p23.html
Management of Status Epilepticus - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2003 - Status epilepticus is an increasingly recognized public health problem in the United States. Status epilepticus is associated with a high mortality rate that is largely contingent on the duration of the condition before initial treatment, the etiology of the condition, and the age of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0801/p469.html
Practice Pearls - Mar-Apr 2018 -- FPM
Apr 1, 2018 - Be mindful of the joy in medicine | Rule out heart murmurs more effectively in children | Take a lesson from the hospitality industry
Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0300/p42.html
Emotional Intelligence: Five Ways to Have Better Interactions and Improve Your Work ...
Oct 1, 2020 - These simple tools can help you respond effectively when you feel emotionally hijacked by difficult people or circumstances.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p9.html
Prevention of Meningococcal Disease - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2005 - Invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis has an average annual incidence of one case per 100,000 in the United States. The disease can be rapidly fatal or result in severe neurologic and vascular sequelae despite antibiotic therapy. Antibiotic chemoprophylaxis with rifampin, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1115/p2049.html
Topical Therapy for Acne - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2000 - Acne is a common problem in adolescents and young adults. The disorder is caused by abnormal desquamation of follicular epithelium that results in obstruction of the pilosebaceous canal. This obstruction leads to the formation of comedones, which can become inflamed because of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0115/p357.html
Discharge Procedures for Healthy Newborns - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2006 - Physicians should use a checklist to facilitate discussions with new parents before discharging their healthy newborn from the hospital. The checklist should include information on breastfeeding, warning signs of illness, and ways to keep the child healthy and safe. Physicians can ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0301/p849.html
Metabolic Syndrome: Time for Action - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2004 - The constellation of dyslipidemia (hypertriglyceridemia and low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol), elevated blood pressure, impaired glucose tolerance, and central obesity is identified now as metabolic syndrome, also called syndrome X. Soon, metabolic syndrome will ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0615/p2875.html
Chronic Critical Limb Ischemia: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis - American Family ...
Apr 1, 1999 - Chronic critical limb ischemia is manifested by pain at rest, nonhealing wounds and gangrene. Ischemic rest pain is typically described as a burning pain in the arch or distal foot that occurs while the patient is recumbent but is relieved when the patient returns to a position in which...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0401/p1899.html
The Importance of Beta Blockers in the Treatment of Heart Failure - American Family ...
Dec 1, 2000 - Heart failure, the only cardiovascular disease with an increasing incidence, is associated with significant mortality and poses a considerable economic burden. Traditionally, beta blockers have been considered to be contraindicated in patients with heart failure. Recently, however, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/1201/p2453.html
Management of Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2009 - Evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus focus on three areas: intensive lifestyle intervention that includes at least 150 minutes per week of physical activity, weight loss with an initial goal of 7 percent of baseline weight, and a low-fat, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0101/p29.html
Common Causes of Vision Loss in Elderly Patients - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 1999 - Vision loss among the elderly is a major health care problem. Approximately one person in three has some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65. The most common causes of vision loss among the elderly are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and diabetic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0701/p99.html
Lumbar Spine Stenosis: A Common Cause of Back and Leg Pain - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 1998 - Lumbar spine stenosis most commonly affects the middle-aged and elderly population. Entrapment of the cauda equina roots by hypertrophy of the osseous and soft tissue structures surrounding the lumbar spinal canal is often associated with incapacitating pain in the back and lower ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0415/p1825.html
Asbestos-Related Lung Disease - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2007 - The inhalation of asbestos fibers may lead to a number of respiratory diseases, including lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural plaques, benign pleural effusion, and malignant mesothelioma. Although exposure is now regulated, patients continue to present with these diseases because of the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0301/p683.html
Sudden Cardiac Death and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators - American Family ...
Dec 1, 2010 - Sudden cardiac death is a major public health problem, affecting 500,000 patients in the United States annually. An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) can terminate malignant ventricular arrhythmias and has been shown to improve survival in high-risk populations. Although ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1201/p1357.html
AFP 2020: Reflections, New Fellows, Updates, and AFP Statistics - Editorials - American...
Oct 15, 2020 - This editorial highlights the top 20 AFP articles of 2019, provides an update on AFP's statistics for print circulation and website visits, and thanks our peer reviewers.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p457.html
Lasmiditan (Reyvow) for the Treatment of Acute Migraine - STEPS - American Family ...
Dec 15, 2020 - Lasmiditan is a costly alternative to other more extensively studied medications for acute migraine. It should be reserved for those patients who lack relief with other available agents or who cannot tolerate other abortive medications.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1215/p756.html
The 2019 Medicare Documentation, Coding, and Payment Update -- FPM
Feb 1, 2019 - This year’s changes include some welcome documentation relief, new codes for portal and telephone encounters, and much more.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0100/p23.html
Cerebral Palsy: An Overview - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2006 - The presentation of cerebral palsy can be global mental and physical dysfunction or isolated disturbances in gait, cognition, growth, or sensation. It is the most common childhood physical disability and affects 2 to 2.5 children per 1,000 born in the United States. The differential ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0101/p91.html
Primary Care for Children with Autism - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2010 - The earliest sign of autism in children is the delayed attainment of social skill milestones, including joint attention, social orienting, and pretend play. Language impairment is a common, but less specific, sign of autism. Repetitive behaviors and restricted interests may not be noted...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0215/p453.html
Dietary Supplements for Osteoarthritis - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2008 - A large number of dietary supplements are promoted to patients with osteoarthritis and as many as one third of those patients have used a supplement to treat their condition. Glucosamine-containing supplements are among the most commonly used products for osteoarthritis. Although the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0115/p177.html
Stuttering: An Overview - American Family Physician
May 1, 2008 - Speech dysfluency (stuttering) is common in children. Although stuttering often resolves before adulthood, it can cause significant anxiety for children and their families. Stuttering speech patterns are often easily identifiable; when a child is learning to talk, repetition of sounds ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0501/p1271.html
Adverse Reactions to Contrast Material. Recognition, Prevention and Treatment - ...
Oct 1, 2002 - Adverse reactions to contrast agents range from a mild inconvenience, such as itching associated with hives, to a life-threatening emergency. Renal toxicity is a well known adverse reaction associated with the use of intravenous contrast material. Other forms of adverse reactions ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/1001/p1229.html
Treatment of Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2000 - Vulvovaginal candidiasis is considered recurrent when at least four specific episodes occur in one year or at least three episodes unrelated to antibiotic therapy occur within one year. Although greater than 50 percent of women more than 25 years of age develop vulvovaginal candidiasis ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0601/p3306.html
Building an Outdoor Urgent Care Clinic During a Pandemic: One Clinic's Experience -- FPM
Oct 1, 2020 - When an infectious disease outbreak strikes, an outdoor clinic can reduce the risk of transmission and conserve personal protective equipment.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p14.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2003 - Sick sinus syndrome comprises a variety of conditions involving sinus node dysfunction and commonly affects elderly persons. While the syndrome can have many causes, it usually is idiopathic. Patients may experience syncope, pre-syncope, palpitations, or dizziness; however, they often ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0415/p1725.html
Making Decisions with Families at the End of Life - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2004 - Because advance directives are not yet the norm, end-of-life decisions for patients without medical decision-making capacity are made regularly within discussions between the patient's physician and family. Communication and decision making in these situations require a complex ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0815/p719.html
Diverticulitis: Predicting Which Patients with Acute Abdominal Pain Have the Disease - ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Is it possible to determine which patients with acute abdominal pain are likely to have diverticulitis and therefore do not require imaging?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p371.html
Burnout by Numbers
Recent surveys and studies paint a bleak landscape regarding physician burnout. AAFP Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Shawn Martin writes in this In The Trenches blog post that the continued shortcomings of electronic health records are the prime driver.
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20200121itt-ehr.html
Infertility - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2007 - Infertility is defined as failure to achieve pregnancy during one year of frequent, unprotected intercourse. Evaluation generally begins after 12 months, but it can be initiated earlier if infertility is suspected based on history or if the female partner is older than 35 years. Major ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0315/p849.html
How Family Physicians Can Combat the Opioid Epidemic - Editorials - American Family ...
Sep 15, 2017 - Family physicians must commit to responsible prescribing of opioid medications. The decision to initiate opioid therapy should be a careful and deliberate one, especially in patients who are at risk of addiction.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0915/p357.html
Screening for Depression Across the Lifespan: A Review of Measures for Use in Primary ...
Sep 15, 2002 - Depression is a common psychiatric disorder in children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Primary care physicians, not mental health professionals, treat the majority of patients with symptoms of depression. Persons who are depressed have feelings of sadness, loneliness, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0915/p1001.html
Interventions for Preventing Falls Among Older Adults Living in the Community - ...
Feb 1, 2017 - Structured exercise programs and home safety interventions reduce both the rate and the risk of falling among community-dwelling adults 65 years and older, whereas multifactorial assessment and intervention programs reduce the rate of falls but not the risk of falling. Vitamin D ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0201/p152.html
Improving the Waiting Room Experience -- FPM
Feb 1, 2020 - Adding a touch of tech, a dose of education, and plenty of creature comforts to your waiting room can make it more palatable for patients.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0100/p14.html
Braces and Splints for Musculoskeletal Conditions - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2007 - Braces and splints can be useful for acute injuries, chronic conditions, and the prevention of injury. There is good evidence to support the use of some braces and splints; others are used because of subjective reports from patients, relatively low cost, and few adverse effects, despite...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0201/p342.html
Urinary Incontinence in Women: Evaluation and Management - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2000 - Because the prevalence of urinary incontinence increases with age, a working knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of the various types of urinary incontinence is fundamental to the care of women. As the population of the United States ages, primary care physicians can expect to see ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/1201/p2433.html
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Premenopausal Patients and the Role of NSAIDs - Cochrane ...
Aug 1, 2020 - NSAIDs are effective for reducing heavy menstrual bleeding in premenopausal patients with menorrhagia when compared with placebo.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p147.html
Compression Reduces Recurrent Cellulitis in Patients with Chronic Leg Edema - POEMs - ...
Feb 15, 2021 - Adding compression to patient education reduces the likelihood of recurrent cellulitis in patients with chronic leg edema.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0215/p247.html
CT Colonography for Colorectal Cancer Screening - Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians ...
Jan 1, 2021 - Computed tomography colonography performs well for colorectal cancer screening. Long-term studies are needed to demonstrate its impact on patient morbidity and mortality, as well as to determine the risks, benefits, and costs.
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0101/p55.html
Should Family Physicians Routinely Screen for Hypercholesterolemia in Children? Yes: ...
Oct 15, 2012 - Yes: The Evidence Supports Universal Screening. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events are the culmination of a process that has clearly been shown to begin in childhood, with accumulation of abnormal lipids in the vascular intima.
American Family Physician : Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1015/od2.html
Should Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening of Athletes Include ECG? No: There Is ...
Sep 1, 2015 - Although there are many reasons to conduct preparticipation sports examinations, there is insufficient evidence to support cardiac screening with ECG.
American Family Physician : Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0901/p343.html
Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2005 - Irritable bowel syndrome affects 10 to 15 percent of the U.S. population to some degree. This condition is defined as abdominal pain and discomfort with altered bowel habits in the absence of any other mechanical, inflammatory, or biochemical explanation for these symptoms. Irritable ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1215/p2501.html
Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Impaired Fasting Glucose - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2004 - Impaired glucose tolerance and impaired fasting glucose form an intermediate stage in the natural history of diabetes mellitus. From 10 to 15 percent of adults in the United States have one of these conditions. Impaired glucose tolerance is defined as two-hour glucose levels of 140 to ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0415/p1961.html
Heart Murmurs in Pediatric Patients: When Do You Refer? - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 1999 - Many normal children have heart murmurs, but most children do not have heart disease. An appropriate history and a properly conducted physical examination can identify children at increased risk for significant heart disease. Pathologic causes of systolic murmurs include atrial and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0801/p558.html
Lactose Intolerance - American Family Physician
May 1, 2002 - Persons with lactose intolerance are unable to digest significant amounts of lactose because of a genetically inadequate amount of the enzyme lactase. Common symptoms include abdominal pain and bloating, excessive flatus, and watery stool following the ingestion of foods containing ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0501/p1845.html
Atypical Pathogens and Challenges in Community-Acquired Pneumonia - American Family ...
Apr 1, 2004 - Atypical organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Legionella pneumophila are implicated in up to 40 percent of cases of community-acquired pneumonia. Antibiotic treatment is empiric and includes coverage for both typical and atypical organisms. Doxycycline, a ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0401/p1699.html
Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2005 - Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of synovial tissue and a wide array of multisystem comorbidities. Prevalence is estimated to be 0.8 percent worldwide, with women twice as likely to develop the disease as men. Untreated, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0915/p1037.html
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening - American Family Physician
May 1, 2007 - Congenital hearing loss is estimated to affect one in every 1,000 newborns. Causes of hearing loss can be conductive, sensorineural, mixed, or central. Known risk factors for congenital hearing loss include cytomegalovirus infection and premature birth necessitating a stay in the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0501/p1349.html
Coding and Billing Rules in 2016: Out With the Old, In With the New -- FPM
Feb 1, 2016 - Incident-to rules and advance care planning top the list of changes.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/0100/p14.html
Evaluation of Palpable Breast Masses - American Family Physician
May 1, 2005 - Palpable breast masses are common and usually benign, but efficient evaluation and prompt diagnosis are necessary to rule out malignancy. A thorough clinical breast examination, imaging, and tissue sampling are needed for a definitive diagnosis. Fine-needle aspiration is fast, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0501/p1731.html
C-Reactive Protein Guidance Safely Reduces Antibiotic Use in Patients with Acute ...
Jan 1, 2020 - CRP guidance, regarding the likelihood that antibiotics will be helpful for patients with acute exacerbation of COPD, safely reduces antibiotic use (number needed to treat = 5).
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/p54.html
Poverty and Health - The Family Medicine Perspective (Position Paper)
Find out the ways in which the American Academy of Family Physicians transforms health care to achieve optimal health for everyone.
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/poverty-health.html
Management of Cluster Headache - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2005 - Cluster headache, an excruciating, unilateral headache usually accompanied by conjunctival injection and lacrimation, can occur episodically or chronically, and can be difficult to treat. Existing effective treatments may be underused because of underdiagnosis of the syndrome. Oxygen ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0215/p717.html