Panax ginseng - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2003 - The herbal remedies referred to as ginseng are derived from the roots of several plants. One of the most commonly used and researched of the ginsengs is Panax ginseng, also called Asian or Korean ginseng. The main active components of Panax ginseng are ginsenosides, which have been ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1015/p1539.html
Open-Angle Glaucoma - American Family Physician
May 1, 2003 - Glaucoma is the second most common cause of legal blindness in the United States. Open-angle glaucoma is an asymptomatic, progressive optic neuropathy characterized by enlarging optic disc cupping and visual field loss. Patients at increased risk for open-angle glaucoma include blacks ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0501/p1937.html
Office Management of Bartholin Gland Cysts and Abscesses - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 1998 - Bartholin gland cysts and abscesses are common problems in women of reproductive age. Although the cysts are usually asymptomatic, they may become enlarged or infected and cause significant pain. Often the clinician is tempted simply to lance the cyst or abscess, since this technique ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0401/p1611.html
Skin and Wound Infections: An Overview - American Family Physician
May 15, 1998 - Skin infections are common and may be caused by bacteria, fungi or viruses. Breaks in the skin integrity, particularly those that inoculate pathogens into the dermis, frequently cause or exacerbate skin infections. Bacterial skin infections caused by corynebacteria include erythrasma, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0515/p2424.html
Medicine by the Numbers
October 1, 2016:
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1001/afp20161001od1.pdf
Breast Cyst Aspiration - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2003 - The breast mass is a clinical problem commonly encountered by family physicians. Fine-needle and core biopsy techniques require training and cytopathologist support. In contrast, breast cyst aspiration using a 21- or 22-gauge needle is a simple, cost-effective, minimally invasive ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1115/p1983.html
Pioglitazone After Stroke or TIA Reduces Stroke and MI, but Also Has Significant Harms ...
Aug 15, 2016 - In patients with a recent stroke or TIA and evidence of insulin resistance, pioglitazone reduces the likelihood of myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke (number needed to treat [NNT] = 36 over five years) but increases the risk of significant weight gain (number needed to treat to harm ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0815/p319.html
Asymptomatic Microscopic Hematuria in Adults: Summary of the AUA Best Practice Policy ...
Mar 15, 2001 - The American Urological Association (AUA) convened the Best Practice Policy Panel on Asymptomatic Microscopic Hematuria to formulate policy statements and recommendations for the evaluation of asymptomatic microhematuria in adults. The recommended definition of microscopic hematuria is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0315/p1145.html
Regional Anesthesia For Office Procedures: Part I. Head and Neck Surgeries - American ...
Feb 1, 2004 - Although local anesthesia usually is used in surgical procedures, field or nerve blocks can provide more effective anesthesia in some situations. In a field block, local anesthetic is infiltrated around the border of the surgical field, leaving the operative area undisturbed. In field ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0201/p585.html
ACE Inhibitors or ARBs to Prevent CKD in Patients with Microalbuminuria - FPIN's ...
Oct 15, 2016 - ACE inhibitors reduce the risk of progression to macroalbuminuria in normotensive patients with microalbuminuria and type 1 diabetes mellitus.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1015/p652.html
Roflumilast (Daliresp) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - STEPS - American ...
Feb 15, 2014 - Roflumilast therapy has a limited role in patients with severe COPD, and no role in patients with mild to moderate COPD. It will not decrease the number of hospitalizations.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0215/p300.html
Sleep Problems in the Elderly - American Family Physician
May 1, 1999 - Refreshing sleep requires both sufficient total sleep time as well as sleep that is in synchrony with the individual's circadian rhythm. Problems with sleep organization in elderly patients typically include difficulty falling asleep, less time spent in the deeper stages of sleep, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0501/p2551.html
Documenting and Coding Preventive Visits: A Physician's Perspective -- FPM
Aug 1, 2012 - It’s not hard, once you get the hang of it, but the differences from E/M coding can be confusing.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2012/0700/p12.html
Evaluation of the Subfertile Man - American Family Physician
May 15, 2003 - Infertility affects 15 percent of couples, and 50 percent of male infertility is potentially correctable. Evaluation of the subfertile man requires a complete medical history, physical examination, and laboratory studies. The main purpose of the male evaluation is to identify and treat ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0515/p2165.html
Prasterone (Intrarosa) for Dyspareunia - STEPS - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2019 - Prasterone is similarly effective to nonprescription options for treating vaginal dryness and itching associated with menopause and may offer a small benefit in the treatment of dyspareunia.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0115/p117.html
Preoperative Care of Patients with Kidney Disease - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2002 - Patients with chronic kidney disease often require surgical interventions for vascular access and for medical problems related to comorbid conditions. Perioperative morbidity and mortality rates are increased in these patients. Preoperative attention to common medical problems that ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/1015/p1471.html
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease - Implementing AHRQ Effective Health ...
May 1, 2018 - What is the effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on cardiovascular outcomes?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0501/p562.html
Home Care Gets a New Place in the Medical Neighborhood -- FPM
Aug 1, 2016 - Collaboration with home care providers allows family physicians to extend their influence over patient outcomes and health care costs.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/0700/p18.html
Cysticercosis: An Emerging Parasitic Disease - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2007 - Cysticercosis (i.e., tapeworm infection) is an increasingly common medical problem in the United States, especially in the Southwest and other areas of heavy emigration from endemic areas or in populations with significant travel to these areas. The larval stage of the pork tape-worm, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0701/p91.html
Epidural Analgesia During Labor - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 1998 - Epidural analgesia is a commonly employed technique of providing pain relief during labor. The number of parturients given intrapartum epidural analgesia is reported to be over 50 percent at many institutions in the United States. The procedure has few contraindications, the primary ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/1115/p1785.html
Management of Herpes Zoster (Shingles) and Postherpetic Neuralgia - American Family ...
Apr 15, 2000 - Herpes zoster (commonly referred to as
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0415/p2437.html
Minimizing Adverse Drug Events in Older Patients - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2007 - Adverse drug events are common in older patients, particularly in those taking at least five medications, but such events are predictable and often preventable. A rational approach to prescribing in older adults integrates physiologic changes of aging with knowledge of pharmacology. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1215/p1837.html
Management of Binge-Eating Disorder in Adults - Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care...
Mar 1, 2017 - What are the benefits and harms of treatments for adults with binge-eating disorder?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0301/p324.html
Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2003 - The primary treatment goals in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease are relief of symptoms, prevention of symptom relapse, healing of erosive esophagitis, and prevention of complications of esophagitis. In patients with reflux esophagitis, treatment is directed at acid ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1001/p1311.html
HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2004 - Over the past decade, the annual number of new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has been relatively stable but remains unacceptably high (an estimated 40,000 new cases per year). Furthermore, the demographics for HIV infection are changing. Rates of new infections ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0715/p295.html
Child Safety Seat Counseling: Three Keys to Safety - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2005 - The number one cause of death for children younger than 14 years is vehicular injury. Child safety seats and automobile safety belts protect children in a crash if they are used correctly, but if a child does not fit in the restraint correctly, it can lead to injury. A child safety seat...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0801/p473.html
Uterine Fibroid Tumors: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
May 15, 2007 - The incidence of uterine fibroid tumors increases as women grow older, and they may occur in more than 30 percent of women 40 to 60 years of age. Risk factors include nulliparity, obesity, family history, black race, and hypertension. Many tumors are asymptomatic and may be diagnosed ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0515/p1503.html
Evaluation of Overuse Elbow Injuries - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2000 - The evaluation of elbow pain can be challenging because of the complexity of the joint and its central location in the upper extremity. Diagnosing the injury correctly requires an understanding of the anatomy of the elbow, which includes three articulations, two ligament complexes, four...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0201/p691.html
Cirrhosis and Chronic Liver Failure: Part II. Complications and Treatment - American ...
Sep 1, 2006 - Major complications of cirrhosis include ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, hepatic encephalopathy, portal hypertension, variceal bleeding, and hepatorenal syndrome. Diagnostic studies on ascitic fluid should include a differential leukocyte count, total protein level, a ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0901/p767.html
Capsaicin for Nonallergic Rhinitis - Cochrane for Clinicians - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2016 - Intranasal capsaicin is safe and effective for reducing symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis (number needed to treat = 4; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1 to 22). There is insufficient evidence to compare the effectiveness of capsaicin to other topical or systemic medications.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0801/p217.html
Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 1999 - Screening programs relying primarily on physical examination techniques for the early detection and treatment of congenital hip abnormalities have not been as consistently successful as expected. Since the 1980s, increased attention has been given to ultrasound imaging of the hip in ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0701/p177.html
The Match and the Future of Family Medicine -- FPM
Apr 1, 2005 - Argues that the depressing Match results suggest the future of family medicine unless all of family medicine can get behind the FFM initiative.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/0400/p8.html
Advance Directives: Navigating Conflicts Between Expressed Wishes and Best Interests - ...
Apr 1, 2015 - Clinicians and surrogates can be faced with challenging decisions when a patient loses the capacity to participate in medical decision making. A significant number of hospitalized and critically ill adults lose decision-making capacity during hospital stays and cannot make treatment ...
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0401/p480.html
Research, Family Medicine Journals
Read AAFP's position on the availability of publications for original family medicine research.
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/research-journals.html
Quality Measurement: A Long Way to Go -- FPM
Aug 1, 2018 - Physician quality shouldn't be subjective. But the current measurement methods need more work.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0700/p4.html
Panel: Buprenorphine 'Can Give Patients Their Lives Back'
During a Family Medicine Experience main-stage presentation on opioids, an HHS representative said family physicians can help curb the crisis by prescribing buprenorphine. A panel of family physicians agreed.
https://www.aafp.org/news/2018-congress-fmx/20181016fmx-opioids.html
Guidance Steers 2021 Match Around COVID-19 Obstacles
New recommendations aim to ensure a successful 2021 family medicine residency match process that overcomes hurdles thrown up by the pandemic.
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20200604covidmatch.html
Choosing Wisely: Don’t transfuse more than the minimum number of red blood cell (RBC) ...
Don’t transfuse more than the minimum number of red blood cell (RBC) units necessary to relieve symptoms of anemia or to return a patient to a safe hemoglobin range (7 to 8 g/dL in stable, noncardiac inpatients).
American Family Physician : Choosing Wisely Recommendations
https://www.aafp.org/afp/recommendations/viewRecommendation.htm?recommendationId=168
Insulin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes: Rescue, Augmentation, and Replacement of Beta-Cell...
Aug 1, 2004 - Type 2 diabetes is characterized by progressive beta-cell failure. Indications for exogenous insulin therapy in patients with this condition include acute illness or surgery, pregnancy, glucose toxicity, contraindications to or failure to achieve goals with oral antidiabetic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0801/p489.html
Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting - Curbside Consultation - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2018 - FGM/C involves partial or total removal of the external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons. It is considered a human rights violation. It has no known health benefits, but many reported harmful consequences.
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0101/p49.html
New Contraceptive Options - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2004 - Almost one half of pregnancies in the United States are unintended. Primary reasons for the high rate of unplanned pregnancy include dissatisfaction with or underuse of effective contraceptive methods and poor compliance with contraceptive methods that require daily adherence. Several ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0215/p853.html
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for COPD Exacerbations - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - American ...
Apr 15, 2018 - Prophylactic antibiotics may be used to reduce the overall rate of COPD exacerbations and delay their onset. However, the appropriate antibiotic regimen and target population are unclear.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0415/p527.html
Why Are We So Slow to Adopt Some Evidence-Based Practices? - Editorials - American ...
Dec 15, 2018 - Physicians must accept that change is uncomfortable, recognizing the pain of giving up an old idea or practice as medical knowledge evolves around us. We need to remain flexible in our thinking if we are to meet our goal of doing our best when caring for every patient.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1215/p709.html
Treatment of Psoriasis: An Algorithm-Based Approach for Primary Care Physicians - ...
Feb 1, 2000 - Psoriasis is characterized by red, thickened plaques with a silvery scale. The lesions vary in size and degree of inflammation. Psoriasis is categorized as localized or generalized, based on the severity of the disease and its overall impact on the patient's quality of life and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0201/p725.html
Seborrheic Dermatitis: An Overview - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2006 - Seborrheic dermatitis affects the scalp, central face, and anterior chest. In adolescents and adults, it often presents as scalp scaling (dandruff). Seborrheic dermatitis also may cause mild to marked erythema of the nasolabial fold, often with scaling. Stress can cause flare-ups. The ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0701/p125.html
How to Document and Code Medicare Preventive Services -- FPM
Aug 1, 2016 - Think of this as your field guide to the rules surrounding Medicare preventive services.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/0700/p9.html
What Makes a Good CV? -- FPM
Dec 1, 2016 - Whether for your first job after residency or a career change, here are some keys to getting your curriculum vitae noticed by employers.
Family Practice Management : Employed Practice
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/1100/p7.html
Assessing Bleeding Risk in Patients Taking Anticoagulants - Point-of-Care Guides - ...
Oct 1, 2017 - Family physicians are often faced with the dilemma of balancing the benefit of stroke prevention with the risk of major bleeding when deciding on anticoagulation treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation. Over the past 10 years, several decision support tools have been developed ...
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1001/p465.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Testicular Cancer - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2008 - Testicular cancer is the most common malignancy in men 20 to 35 years of age and has an annual incidence of four per 100,000. If diagnosed early, the cure rate is nearly 99 percent. Risk factors for testicular cancer include cryptorchidism (i.e., undescended testicles), family history, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0215/p469.html
The Relief of Getting a Diagnosis - Close-ups - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2009 - The personal side of medicine told from the patient's perspective. The patient's story is followed by commentary from a physician and a list of resources.
American Family Physician : Close-ups
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1201/p1223.html
Pharmacologic Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2004 - Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mineral density and a deterioration in the microarchitecture of bone that increases its susceptibility to fracture. The World Health Organization defines osteoporosis as a bone mineral density that is 2.5 standard deviations or more below the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1001/p1293.html
How to Find Answers to Clinical Questions - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2009 - Many barriers exist to finding answers to physicians' clinical questions. Lack of time, resources, and computer skills, as well as physicians' environment and attitudes about problem solving, all contribute to unanswered questions. Making use of computer-based information resources can ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0215/p293.html
Cutaneous Warts: An Evidence-Based Approach to Therapy - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2005 - Cutaneous warts are a common presenting complaint in children and adolescents. Common, plantar, or flat warts are cutaneous manifestations of the human papillomavirus. The treatment of warts poses a therapeutic challenge for physicians. No single therapy has been proven effective at ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0815/p647.html
Down Syndrome: Prenatal Risk Assessment and Diagnosis - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2000 - Down syndrome (trisomy 21) is the most commonly recognized genetic cause of mental retardation. The risk of trisomy 21 is directly related to maternal age. All forms of prenatal testing for Down syndrome must be voluntary. A nondirective approach should be used when presenting patients ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0815/p825.html
Conduct Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment In Primary Care - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2001 - Conduct disorder is a common childhood psychiatric problem that has an increased incidence in adolescence. The primary diagnostic features of conduct disorder include aggression, theft, vandalism, violations of rules and/or lying. For a diagnosis, these behaviors must occur for at least...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0415/p1579.html
Corticosteroids for the Treatment of Sore Throat - Cochrane for Clinicians - American ...
Jan 1, 2014 - In adults with suspected bacterial pharyngitis who require antibiotic therapy, adding a corticosteroid may increase the likelihood of complete pain resolution at 24 hours. Further study is needed to assess the safety of corticosteroids and whether they can be recommended for presumed ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0101/p14.html
Ten EHR Strategies for Efficient Documentation -- FPM
Aug 1, 2020 - Applying even one of these 10 strategies can help you reduce frustration, improve productivity, and get home earlier.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0700/p5.html
Recommendations for Preconception Care - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2007 - Every woman of reproductive age who is capable of becoming pregnant is a candidate for preconception care, regardless of whether she is planning to conceive. Preconception care is aimed at identifying and modifying biomedical, behavioral, and social risks through preventive and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0801/p397.html
Evaluation and Management of Dyspepsia - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 1999 - Dyspepsia, often defined as chronic or recurrent discomfort centered in the upper abdomen, can be caused by a variety of conditions. Common etiologies include peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux. Serious causes, such as gastric and pancreatic cancers, are rare but must also be ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/1015/p1773.html
PPIs, Childhood Asthma, and the Problem of Therapeutic Creep - AFP Journal Club - ...
Mar 15, 2014 - The use of a therapy in patients one would intuitively think might benefit, but in whom no benefit has been documented, is called therapeutic creep. The use of proton pump inhibitors for poorly controlled asthma is an example of this phenomenon.
American Family Physician : AFP Journal Club
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0315/p476.html
Pediatric Vision Screening for the Family Physician - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 1998 - ...Snellen letters, Snellen numbers, tumbling E chart Picture tests, Allen figures <4 out of 6 correct on 20-ft line with either eye tested at 10 ft (3 m) monocularly (i.e., <10/20 or 20/40) or Two-line difference between eyes, even within the passing range (i.e., 10/12.5 and 10/20...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0901/p691.html
Failure to Thrive - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2003 - Failure to thrive is a condition commonly seen by primary care physicians. Prompt diagnosis and intervention are important for preventing malnutrition and developmental sequelae. Medical and social factors often contribute to failure to thrive. Either extreme of parental attention ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0901/p879.html
A Specific Probiotic Decreases Crying in Infants Younger than Two Months with Colic - ...
Nov 15, 2020 - Is probiotic supplementation effective in decreasing crying in infants with colic?
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/od5.html
Current Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines May Lead to More Deaths from the Disease -...
Sep 15, 2016 - ...it is estimated that more than 1,200 more men will eventually die from prostate cancer because they have not been screened.2,3 Maybe that number is not high enough for researchers to be concerned, but it concerns me and my patients. I have no doubt that once deaths from prostate...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0915/p414.html
Taking a Nutrition History: A Practical Approach for Family Physicians - American ...
Mar 15, 1999 - The association between nutrition and health has been clearly documented. Primary care physicians are expected to address nutrition and dietary behavior issues with their patients in the context of a brief clinical encounter. This article proposes the use of a short interview form, with...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0315/p1521.html
Addiction: Part II. Identification and Management of the Drug-Seeking Patient - ...
Apr 15, 2000 - The medications most often implicated in prescription drug abuse are opioid analgesics, sedative-hypnotics and stimulants. Patients with acute or chronic pain, anxiety disorders and attention-deficit disorder are at increased risk of addiction comorbidity. It is important to ask ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0415/p2401.html
Curious About the ABFM Pilot? Here's My Experience So Far
Family physicians have long clamored for an alternative to the high-stakes continuing certification exam. In this Leader Voices Blog post, Tochi Iroku-Malize, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., offers her perspective on the Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment pilot.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20190304lv-fmcla.html
Common Problems in Endurance Athletes - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2007 - Endurance athletes alternate periods of intensive physical training with periods of rest and recovery to improve performance. An imbalance caused by overly intensive training and inadequate recovery leads to a breakdown in tissue reparative mechanisms and eventually to overuse injuries....
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0715/p237.html
Which Quality Measures Should You Report? -- FPM
Aug 1, 2017 - Here’s how to select the measures that will maximize your success under Medicare’s new Quality Payment Program.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2017/0700/p5.html
Treatment of Common Cutaneous Herpes Simplex Virus Infections - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2000 - Herpes simplex virus infection is increasingly common in the United States. New antiviral medications have expanded treatment options for the two most common cutaneous manifestations, orolabial and genital herpes. Acyclovir therapy remains an effective and often less expensive option. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0315/p1697.html
Nutrition in Toddlers - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2006 - Toddlers make a transition from dependent milk-fed infancy to independent feeding and a typical omnivorous diet. This stage is an important time for physicians to monitor growth using growth charts and body mass index and to make recommendations for healthy eating. Fat and cholesterol ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1101/p1527.html
Indications and Recommendations for Pacemaker Therapy - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2005 - Each year, pacemaker therapy is prescribed to approximately 900,000 persons worldwide. Current pacemaker devices treat bradyarrhythmias and tachyarrhythmias and, in some cases, are combined with implantable defibrillators. In older patients, devices that maintain synchrony between atria...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0415/p1563.html
Maternal Pertussis Vaccination During Pregnancy - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American ...
Apr 1, 2019 - Women should receive the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy regardless of previous immunization history. Infants whose mothers received prenatal immunization had 50% fewer cases of pertussis compared with those whose mothers received postpartum immunization.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0401/p454.html
Baloxavir Reduces Symptom Duration Similar to Oseltamivir, Primarily Within 24 Hours of...
Dec 15, 2019 - Baloxavir has similar efficacy to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) (33-hour reduction in duration of symptoms compared with placebo) and, like oseltamivir, is most effective when given within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1215/od4.html
The Use of Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography to Rule Out CAD in the ED - AFP ...
Nov 15, 2012 - Is coronary CTA good enough to allow for the safe discharge of low- to intermediate-risk patients with chest pain? Coronary CTA and standard care were equally effective at identifying a low-risk population. The test saved seven hospital hours, but at the expense of radiation exposure, ...
American Family Physician : AFP Journal Club
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1115/p900.html
Use of Systemic Agents in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2000 - Effective treatment of acne vulgaris can prevent emotional and physical scarring. Therapy varies according to the severity of the disease. Topical medication is generally adequate in clearing comedonal acne, while inflammatory acne usually requires the addition of oral medication. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/1015/p1823.html
Home Monitoring of Glucose and Blood Pressure - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2007 - Home monitoring of blood glucose and blood pressure levels can provide patients and physicians with valuable information in the management of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Home monitoring allows patients to play an active role in their care and may improve treatment adherence and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0715/p255.html
Delirium - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2003 - Delirium is characterized by an acute change in cognition and a disturbance of consciousness, usually resulting from an underlying medical condition or from medication or drug withdrawal. Delirium affects 10 to 30 percent of hospitalized patients with medical illness; more than 50 ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0301/p1027.html
Travel Immunizations - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2004 - Advising travelers on vaccine-preventable illnesses is increasingly becoming the responsibility of primary care physicians. The approach to vaccine recommendations should be based on a thorough assessment of the risks for travel-related diseases, the time available before trip ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0701/p89.html
Patient Advisory Councils: Giving Patients a Seat at the Table -- FPM
Aug 1, 2015 - This model can make patients true partners in improving their care and that of others.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2015/0700/p22.html
Chronic Care Management in the Real World -- FPM
Oct 1, 2015 - Physicians share their actual experiences, successes, and stumbles as they implement chronic care management in their practices.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2015/0900/p35.html
Using Medicare "Incident-To" Rules -- FPM
Apr 1, 2015 - Nonphysician practitioners can expand practice capacity, but it's vital to follow the billing rules.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2015/0300/p15.html
Current Status of Cardiac Rehabilitation - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 1998 - Cardiac rehabilitation is an important management strategy in patients with coronary artery disease. Substantial data from both mortality and morbidity studies support the benefits. Recent studies of patients with coronary artery disease have shown that exercise confers greater benefit ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/1115/p1778.html
Gabapentin for the Prophylaxis of Episodic Migraine in Adults - Cochrane for Clinicians...
May 1, 2014 - Gabapentin does not decrease the frequency of migraine headaches and is not recommended for prophylactic therapy.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0501/p714.html
Digoxin Therapy for Heart Failure: An Update - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2006 - Digoxin therapy has long been used to treat heart failure; however, its effectiveness was not completely known until recently. Results of the Digitalis Investigation Group trial showed that adding digoxin to standard heart failure therapy had no effect on mortality. However, adding ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0815/p613.html
Choosing Drug Therapy for Patients with Hyperlipidemia - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2000 - Almost 13 million American adults require drug therapy to meet the low-density lipoprotein goals set by the National Cholesterol Education Program. Attempts to achieve these goals through diet and exercise are often unsuccessful. Major studies in recent years have demonstrated that ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0601/p3371.html
Patient Attribution: Why It Matters More Than Ever -- FPM
Dec 1, 2016 - How payers assign patients to you will affect how your practice is evaluated and paid for value in the future.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/1100/p25.html
An Approach to Diagnosis and Initial Management of Systemic Vasculitis - American ...
Oct 1, 1999 - Systemic vasculitis occurs in a heterogeneous group of primary disorders or can be a manifestation of infection, an adverse drug reaction, malignancy or a connective tissue disease. A vasculitic process should be suspected in patients with unexplained ischemia or multiple organ ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/1001/p1421.html
Peripheral Artery Disease Screening and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment with the...
Dec 15, 2014 - J.P. is a 40-year-old man with a 15 pack-year smoking history. His father has type 2 diabetes mellitus. J.P.'s vital signs, weight, and lipid levels are within normal limits. At his office visit, he brings an advertisement for a health fair with information on screening for peripheral ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/1215/p859.html
Medication Adherence: We Didn't Ask and They Didn't Tell -- FPM
Apr 1, 2013 - Sometimes the best way to solve our patients' medical problems is to make sure they're taking their medicine.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2013/0300/p25.html
Veteran FP Expanding His State's Physician Pipeline
Under the direction of John Mitchell, M.D., the number of family medicine residency positions in Mississippi has more than doubled in eight years, and more new programs are in development.
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/20200608fdf-mitchell.html
Is the New Model of Family Medicine Financially Viable? -- FPM
May 1, 2005 - Findings from the Future of Family Medicine project suggest the New Model could boost your income or enable you to work fewer hours.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/0500/p68.html
Apixaban (Eliquis) for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation - STEPS - American ...
Apr 15, 2014 - Apixaban is at least as effective as aspirin or warfarin for preventing strokes in high-risk patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, especially those who cannot or will not take warfarin. It is slightly less likely to cause major bleeding and may have better compliance because it...
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0415/p672.html
Medical Aid in Dying - Curbside Consultation - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2018 - Requests for hastened death are not unusual from patients with life-limiting illness, and many primary care physicians encounter these requests over the course of their career. Medical aid in dying is the practice of a physician providing a competent, terminally ill patient—at the ...
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0301/p339.html
The Cure for Claims Denials -- FPM
Apr 1, 2015 - Here are six reasons your claims might be getting denied and what you and your staff can do to prevent it.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2015/0300/p7.html
Risks of Elective Labor Induction vs. Expectant Management - FPIN's Help Desk Answers -...
May 1, 2019 - Elective labor induction at 39 weeks’ gestation leads to a mean 145-g (5.1-oz) lower birth weight compared with expectant management, but there is conflicting evidence about the effects on rates of cesarean delivery, perinatal mortality, operative vaginal birth, and admission to the ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0501/p587.html
The Need for Systems of Care and a Trauma-Informed Approach to Intimate Partner ...
Jun 1, 2018 - ...In Reply: We appreciate Drs. Cronholm and Dichter's response to our IPV update. Many family medicine practices have embraced a team-based approach, in which physicians are able to focus their time and energy on addressing the complex ways trauma affects patients' health and on...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0601/ol1.html
Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2005 - Clostridium difficile infection is responsible for approximately 3 million cases of diarrhea and colitis annually in the United States. The mortality rate is 1 to 2.5 percent. Early diagnosis and prompt aggressive treatment are critical in managing C. difficile-associated diarrhea. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0301/p921.html
Poisoning, Envenomation, and Trauma from Marine Creatures - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2004 - In the course of their clinical work or during leisure activity, family physicians occasionally may encounter patients with injuries from marine creatures. Poisoning, envenomation, and direct trauma are all possible in the marine environment. Ciguatera poisoning can result from ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0215/p885.html
Despite Canceled Celebrations, A Record Year for Family Medicine in the 2020 Match
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https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/releases/match-2020.html