Gabapentinoids for Pain: Potential Unintended Consequences - Editorials - American ...
Dec 1, 2019 - The widespread and often indiscriminate prescribing of gabapentinoids is not supported by robust evidence, and it carries known and unknown risks.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1201/p672.html
You Earned That Raise; Here's How to Keep It
Subspecialists are fighting a CMS final rule that would boost Medicare primary care payment by 12%. In this In the Trenches blog post, AAFP Senior Vice President for Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Shawn Martin asks family physicians to join the Academy in protecting the win.
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20191126itt-payincrease.html
Specific Learning Disabilities: The Family Physician's Role - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2019 - Academic underachievement, such as failing a class and the threat of being held back because of academic issues, is common. Family physicians can provide support and guidance for families as they approach their child’s unique academic challenges. Specific learning disabilities are a ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p628.html
Depression in Children and Adolescents: Evaluation and Treatment - American Family ...
Nov 15, 2019 - The prevalence of major unipolar depression in children and adolescents is increasing in the United States. In 2016, approximately 5% of 12-year-olds and 17% of 17-year-olds reported experiencing a major depressive episode in the previous 12 months. Screening for depression in ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p609.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
Let People Taste Family Medicine and They'll See Our Value
AAFP President Gary LeRoy, M.D., writes in this Leader Voices Blog post that family medicine has been undervalued too long, a perception that the Academy is taking big steps to change.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20191115lv-lobster.html
Early Cardioversion No Better Than Delayed Cardioversion for Recent-Onset Symptomatic ...
Nov 15, 2019 - For patients presenting to the emergency department with recent-onset symptomatic atrial fibrillation, early cardioversion is no better than delayed cardioversion in achieving sinus rhythm within four weeks.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p648.html
As-Needed Budesonide/Formoterol Similar to Maintenance Budesonide Plus SABA in Patients...
Nov 15, 2019 - In these patients with mild asthma (more than one-half used a short-acting beta-agonist [SABA] such as albuterol two or fewer times per week), as-needed use of a combined budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort) inhaler was as effective at preventing exacerbations as daily maintenance ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p646a.html
Share the Art of Medicine by Embracing the Role of Mentor
As the breadth of medical education expands, Alan Schwartzstein, M.D., writes in this Leader Voices Blog post that physicians should make time to teach students the basic skill of building relationships with patients.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20191107lv-precepting.html
Ticagrelor Compared to Clopidogrel in Acute Coronary Syndrome and Stable Coronary ...
Nov 1, 2019 - The authors determined there is no benefit from the use of ticagrelor in patients with acute coronary syndrome and stable coronary artery disease because of the uncertainty about benefits and evidence of potential harms.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/od1.html
Care of the Military Veteran: Selected Health Issues - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2019 - According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 18.2 million veterans were living in the United States in 2017, of whom 1.6 million were female. Less than one-half of all veterans receive care at a Veterans Health Administration or military treatment facility, leaving most to receive services from...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p544.html
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Rapid Evidence Review - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2019 - Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic folliculitis affecting intertriginous areas. Onset generally occurs in young adulthood to middle adulthood (18 to 39 years of age). Females and blacks are more than twice as likely to be affected. Additional risk factors include family history, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p562.html
The Effectiveness of Outpatient Telehealth Consultations - Implementing AHRQ Effective ...
Nov 1, 2019 - Telehealth consultations improve clinical outcomes in the areas of wound care, psychiatry, and certain chronic conditions.
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p575.html
Allopurinol Hypersensitivity Assay HLA-B*58:01 Genotyping - Diagnostic Tests: What ...
Nov 1, 2019 - The allopurinol hypersensitivity assay, or HLA-B*58:01 test, is a blood test to detect the presence of a human leukocyte antigen B (HLA-B) genetic variant that increases the risk of life-threatening, severe cutaneous adverse reactions in patients taking allopurinol.
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p530.html
Aspirin for Colon Cancer Risk Prevention - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - American Family ...
Nov 1, 2019 - Daily low-dose aspirin can be offered to patients older than 50 years for colon cancer prevention.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/od2.html
Let's Fix Rural Americans' Inadequate Access to Care
It's no surprise that rural communities are suffering from health disparities, Kyle Leggott, M.D., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post. Although 20% of Americans live in rural areas, only 12% of primary care physicians practice there.
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20191030fp-ruraltraining.html
Speak Out for Teaching Health Centers Today
Funding for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education program runs out Nov. 21. In this Leader Voices Blog post, John Cullen, M.D., asks AAFP members to join efforts to reauthorize funding and expand the program.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20191029lv-thcgme.html
Closing Down Tobacco Road
In his latest In the Trenches blog post, AAFP Senior Vice President for Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Shawn Martin highlights the Academy's advocacy efforts related to tobacco and nicotine regulation and tells family physicians how to learn more about a new payment model.
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20191029itt-tobacco.html
STI Screening Is Critical as Number of Cases Skyrockets
As the number of reported cases of sexually transmitted infections continues to climb, Brent Sugimoto, M.D., M.P.H., A.A.H.I.V.S., addresses the need to screen for STIs and not shy away from difficult conversations. Read more in this Leader Voices Blog post.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20191023lv-stiscreening.html
Acne Vulgaris: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2019 - Acne vulgaris is the most prevalent chronic skin disease in the United States, affecting nearly 50 million people per year, mostly adolescents and young adults. Potential sequelae of acne, such as scarring, dyspigmentation, and low self-esteem, may result in significant morbidity. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p475.html
Elagolix (Orilissa) for Endometriosis Pain - STEPS - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2019 - Elagolix can decrease pain in women with endometriosis, but it is expensive and has adverse effects similar to those of other medications that decrease estrogen levels.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p502.html
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease - FPIN's Clinical ...
Oct 15, 2019 - Patients with established cardiovascular disease or risk factors (e.g., ischemic cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, high risk of atherothrombotic disease) should receive dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin plus clopidogrel, which confers additional benefit over ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p463.html
Antibiotics for Acute Rhinosinusitis in Adults - Medicine by the Numbers - American ...
Oct 1, 2019 - Because of the relatively high rate of reported adverse effects and the high likelihood of resolution of symptoms with supportive care and symptomatic management, the authors recommend selective antibiotic use in patients with acute sinusitis. Read more.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/od1.html
The Feasibility of Screening for Social Determinants of Health: Seven Lessons Learned ...
Oct 1, 2019 - If addressing patients’ social needs sounds overwhelming, the results of this pilot project might surprise you.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0900/p13.html
Antihypertensive Drug Therapy for Mild to Moderate Hypertension During Pregnancy - ...
Oct 1, 2019 - Compared with placebo, antihypertensive drug therapy for mild to moderate hypertension (defined by the authors as a blood pressure of 140 to 169 mm Hg systolic or 90 to 109 mm Hg diastolic) caused by chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, or preeclampsia during pregnancy does ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p403.html
Scope of Practice: Reclaiming Young Patient Care -- FPM
Oct 1, 2019 - Caring for the whole family is a defining aspect of family medicine, yet many physicians have stopped seeing young patients. Here’s why and how to welcome them back.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0900/p26.html
Keeping It Fresh -- FPM
Oct 1, 2019 - Variety in our daily work may be a way to improve care and satisfaction with practicing medicine.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0900/p3.html
Incivility in Health Care: Strategies for De-escalating Troubling Encounters -- FPM
Oct 1, 2019 - With rudeness, discrimination, and violence on the rise, how do we take care of our patients while protecting ourselves?
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0900/p8.html
e-Cigarettes More Effective Than Nicotine Replacement for Cessation of Tobacco Use in ...
Oct 1, 2019 - Among adults who smoked a median of 15 cigarettes per day, those who were randomized to receive e-cigarettes were more likely to be abstinent at one year than those who received nicotine replacement (number needed to treat [NNT] = 12).
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p442.html
How to get more young patients into your practice -- FPM
Try these six steps to get more young people in your patient panel.
Family Practice Management : Quick Tips : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/young_patients.html
Steering Family Medicine Through Storm Toward Sunlight
In this Leader Voices Blog post, AAFP President John Cullen, M.D., recaps his year as president and the work the Academy is doing on issues of importance to family physicians.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20190924lv-cullenyear.html
Invest in FPs and Maybe Insurance Won't Cost as Much as a Car
In this In the Trenches blog post, AAFP Senior Vice President for Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Shawn Martin makes the case that the most prudent place to invest any single health care dollar is in family medicine.
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20190917itt-investfm.html
Urinary Incontinence in Women: Evaluation and Management - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2019 - Urinary incontinence is a common problem among women worldwide, resulting in a substantial economic burden and decreased quality of life. The Women’s Preventive Services Initiative is the only major organization that recommends annual screening for urinary incontinence in all women ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p339.html
Otitis Media: Rapid Evidence Review - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2019 - Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most common diagnosis in childhood acute sick visits. By three years of age, 50% to 85% of children will have at least one episode of AOM. Symptoms may include ear pain (rubbing, tugging, or holding the ear may be a sign of pain), fever, irritability, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p350.html
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention - American Family ...
Sep 15, 2019 - Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the upper genital tract occurring predominantly in sexually active young women. Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae are common causes; however, other cervical, enteric, bacterial vaginosis–associated, and respiratory ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p357.html
Can We Prevent Perinatal Depression in the Primary Care Office? - Editorials - American...
Sep 15, 2019 - Even if we do not provide maternity care, our commitment to the total care of our patients, which includes addressing behavioral medicine needs, allows us to be the ideal physicians to champion interventions to prevent perinatal depression.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p327.html
Ear and Hearing Disorders - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2019 - This collection features AFP content on ear and hearing disorders and related issues, including hearing loss, otitis externa, otitis media, and tinnitus. This collection features AFP content on ear and hearing disorders and related issues, including hearing loss, otitis ...
- Overview
- Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=98
Glycopyrronium (Qbrexza) Topical Wipes for Hyperhidrosis - STEPS - American Family ...
Sep 15, 2019 - Glycopyrronium wipes are a useful alternative for the topical treatment of hyperhidrosis of the axillae in patients nine years and older who do not respond to or tolerate nonprescription antiperspirants or topical aluminum chloride.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p372.html
Vitamin D Is Not Effective as Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease or Cancer - ...
Sep 15, 2019 - Vitamin D supplementation does not prevent cardiovascular events or cancer in mostly nondiabetic adults (men 50 years and older, women 55 years and older).
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p374.html
For New Intern, the Future Is Challenging -- and Bright
In this Leader Voices Blog post, recent medical school graduate Chandler Stisher, M.D., shares the challenges of transitioning from student to intern as well as his excitement for what lies ahead.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20190904lv-newintern.html
Social Media Influencers or FPs: Who Do Patients Trust?
Michael Richardson, M.D., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post that physicians can overcome the spate of false and misleading health reports that consumers find on social media by emphasizing the doctor-patient relationship.
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190903fp-socialmedia.html
Not All Clinicians Are Trained Equally
In this In the Trenches blog post, AAFP Senior Vice President for Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Shawn Martin explains why family physicians and nurse practitioners are not interchangeable.
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20190903itt-differences.html
Treatment of the Common Cold - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2019 - Acute upper respiratory tract infections are extremely common in adults and children, but only a few safe and effective treatments are available. Patients typically present with nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sore throat, cough, general malaise, and/or low-grade fever. Informing patients...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p281.html
Venous Ulcers: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2019 - Venous ulcers are the most common type of chronic lower extremity ulcers, affecting 1% to 3% of the U.S. population. Venous hypertension as a result of venous reflux (incompetence) or obstruction is thought to be the primary underlying mechanism for venous ulcer formation. Risk factors ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p298.html
Treatment of Threatened Miscarriage with Progestogens - Cochrane for Clinicians - ...
Sep 1, 2019 - Progestogens reduce the risk of miscarriage when compared with placebo in patients with threatened miscarriage (number needed to treat [NNT] = 10.) Use of progestogens poses no significant risks to mother or baby.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p279.html
Use of Amphetamines for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults - Cochrane ...
Sep 1, 2019 - Amphetamines provide a clinician-rated 30% or greater reduction in ADHD symptoms when compared with placebo (number needed to treat = 5).
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p278.html
Gabapentin for Treatment of Radicular Low Back Pain - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - ...
Sep 1, 2019 - Gabapentin is not effective for the treatment of radicular low back pain and is associated with adverse effects.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p309.html
Moving Practice Has Been Good for Me, Staff, Patients
What's a family doc to do when rents skyrocket in a tight real estate market? Erica Swegler, M.D., writes that she turned her problem into an opportunity to improve her practice.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20190826lv-moving.html
2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: What You Need to Know
The proposed 2020 Medicare physician fee schedule is 1,704 pages long. In a much shorter In the Trenches blog post, AAFP Senior Vice President for Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Shawn Martin highlights the key points family physicians should know.
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20190820itt-2020mpfs.html
Bouncing Back From Burnout in Residency
When family medicine resident Michelle Byrne, M.D., M.P.H., experienced symptoms of burnout, she acted quickly to overcome it. Read more in this Leader Voices Blog post.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20190820lv-residburnout.html
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Aug 15, 2019 - High-quality evidence suggests that long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids do not prevent mortality (all-cause or cardiovascular) or cardiovascular disease events when used as primary or secondary prevention. Find out more.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p209.html
Health Maintenance in School-Aged Children: Part I. History, Physical Examination, ...
Aug 15, 2019 - The goals of the health maintenance visit in school-aged children (five to 12 years) are promoting health, detecting disease, and counseling to prevent injury and future health problems. During the visit, the physician should address patient and parent/caregiver concerns and ask about ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p213.html
Electronic Cigarettes: Common Questions and Answers - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2019 - Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are popular devices designed to heat a liquid solution, often containing nicotine, that generates an inhaled aerosol, or vapor. e-Cigarettes have been marketed as healthier alternatives to traditional cigarettes. Thus, most adult users are current or...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p227.html
Thessaly vs. McMurray Test for Diagnosis of Meniscal Injuries - Letters to the Editor -...
Aug 15, 2019 - ...Abell BE, Gibson TW. The Thessaly test for detection of meniscal tears: validation of a new physical examination technique for primary care medicine. Clin J Sport Med. 2009;19(1):9–12. Read the full article. Get immediate access, anytime, anywhere. Choose a single article, issue,...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p200.html
Human Trafficking: How Family Physicians Can Recognize and Assist Victims - Editorials ...
Aug 15, 2019 - Identifying a trafficking victim requires an understanding of the law as well as knowledge of risk factors and signs and symptoms of exploitation.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p202.html
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Postpartum Depression - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - ...
Aug 15, 2019 - In women with postpartum depression, the addition of CBT reduces depressive symptoms more effectively than usual care alone (medication and other therapies), with a medium effect size at the end of the intervention and a residual small effect size six months later.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p244.html
Identifying Outpatients with Acute Cough at Very Low Risk of Pneumonia - Point-of-Care ...
Aug 15, 2019 - In patients with acute cough, is it possible to identify a subset with a very low likelihood of community-acquired pneumonia?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p246.html
We Must Find Common Ground to Reduce Gun Violence
Six of the nation's largest physician organizations -- including the AAFP -- and the American Public Health Association are calling for policies to reduce firearm injuries and deaths. In this Leader Voices Blog post, AAFP President John Cullen, M.D., cites a 2017 survey that outlined ...
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20190808lv-gunviolence.html
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy or Fecal Occult Blood Testing for Colorectal Cancer Screening in...
Aug 1, 2019 - This meta-analysis provides high-quality evidence that flexible sigmoidoscopy and fecal occult blood testing both reduce the risk of death from colorectal cancer. The study did not provide a clear answer regarding a superior screening modality, so the decision to choose one test over ...
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/od1.html
Hirsutism in Women - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2019 - Hirsutism is the excessive growth of terminal hair in a typical male pattern in a female. It is often a sign of excessive androgen levels. Although many conditions can lead to hirsutism, polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism account for more than 85% of cases. Less ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/p168.html
Management of Chronic Tendon Injuries - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2019 - Chronic tendon injuries are common athletic and occupational injuries that account for many physician visits. Tendons have a complex biology that provides a unique combination of strength, flexibility, and elasticity but also predisposes them to injury. The term tendinopathy is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/p147.html
Should Adults with Prediabetes Be Prescribed Metformin to Prevent Diabetes Mellitus? ...
Aug 1, 2019 - Discussing with patients the pros and cons of medications for borderline glucose values could distract us from more important topics such as lifestyle changes, smoking cessation, and blood pressure control. Time is the most valuable resource in a physician-patient partnership, and there...
American Family Physician : Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/p136.html
Skin-to-Skin Contact for Improved Duration of Breastfeeding - FPIN's Help Desk Answers ...
Aug 1, 2019 - Skin-to-skin-contact in the immediate postnatal period should be recommended to all mothers because it is associated with a higher likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge and for up to six months afterward (number needed to treat [NNT] = 5 to 8).
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/od2.html
Should Adults with Prediabetes Be Prescribed Metformin to Prevent Diabetes Mellitus? ...
Aug 1, 2019 - High-quality evidence supports metformin use for diabetes prevention among younger or more obese individuals or for women with a history of gestational diabetes. Clinicians should consider prescribing metformin, in addition to intensive lifestyle interventions, in accordance with ...
American Family Physician : Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/p134.html
In Support of Buprenorphine Deregulation -- FPM
Aug 1, 2019 - Family physicians should join the fight to remove limits on prescribing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0700/p6.html
Vaccines for Preventing Influenza in Healthy Children, Healthy Adults, and Older Adults...
Aug 1, 2019 - Influenza vaccination reduces rates of laboratory-confirmed influenza and symptomatic influenza-like illness in healthy children, healthy adults, and older adults. There is no consistent evidence that influenza vaccination reduces school absenteeism in children, parental absenteeism ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/p143.html
Dapagliflozin in High-Risk Type 2 Diabetes Reduces Hospitalization for Heart Failure ...
Aug 1, 2019 - The only cardiovascular benefit to treatment with dapagliflozin was a reduction in the likelihood of hospitalization; 125 patients would need to be treated for 10 years to prevent one hospitalization.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/p184.html
Practice Pearls - Jul-Aug 2019 -- FPM
Aug 1, 2019 - Reduce time spent doing other physicians’ paperwork | Send preventive service reminders according to birth months | Help put patients at ease during visits | Identify patients’ unmet social needs to facilitate referrals
Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0700/p35.html
Medicare releases proposed rule on 2020 physician fee schedule -- FPM
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released its proposed physician fee schedule for 2020. Here are some of the highlights affecting family physicians.
Family Practice Management : Getting Paid : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/2020_physician_payment_fee_schedule.html
Patients Facing Homelessness Need More Than Referrals
In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, Anita Ravi, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.H.P., explains why Refer to social work is not the natural conclusion of a physician's role in addressing social determinants of health among patients experiencing homelessness.
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190723fp-homeless.html
Acupuncture for Pain - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2019 - Acupuncture has been increasingly used as an integrative or complementary therapy for pain. It is well-tolerated with little risk of serious adverse effects. Traditional acupuncture and nontraditional techniques, such as electroacupuncture and dry needling, often result in reported pain...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p89.html
Integrating Medical Acupuncture into Family Medicine Practice - Editorials - American ...
Jul 15, 2019 - Acupuncture is an evidence-based therapy to reduce pain that can meet patient demand for nonpharmacologic treatment. Now is the time to offer training in medical acupuncture to more family physicians.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p76.html
In Healthy Older Adults, Low-Dose Aspirin Increases All-Cause and Cancer-Specific ...
Jul 15, 2019 - The findings are completely unexpected. Although recent studies by this group and other groups of researchers have failed to find a cardiovascular benefit, likely because of better control of other cardiovascular risk factors, this study found increased all-cause mortality, primarily ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p118a.html
Personal Experience Is Not Always Consistent with Published Evidence - Letters to the ...
Jul 15, 2019 - ...to add. For those who have been in medicine long enough to see evidence-based processes be proved wrong with follow-up studies, it is hard to jump on board a change that one's experience also has shown to be false. The good news is that medicine continues to grow and change, and...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p73.html
Misoprostol Alone is Associated with High Rate of Successful First-Trimester Abortion -...
Jul 15, 2019 - Misoprostol alone was associated with a nearly 80% success rate in the first trimester of pregnancy on meta-analysis.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p119.html
Semaglutide (Ozempic) for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - STEPS - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2019 - Semaglutide can be added to existing treatment to improve glycemic control and induce weight loss. It may also protect against cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p116.html
Omega-3 Oil Does Not Reduce Serious Cardiovascular Events for Patients with Diabetes ...
Jul 15, 2019 - In this study, there was no significant difference in the likelihood of a composite vascular outcome or all-cause mortality in patients given an omega-3 fatty acid supplement compared with those given an olive oil placebo.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p120.html
We Can't Leave Health Care Policies to Chance
In this Leader Voices Blog post, AAFP President-elect Gary LeRoy, M.D., reflects on a recent visit to the New Jersey AFP's annual meeting and the need for quality measures that make sense.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20190712lv-boardwalk.html
New AAFP Initiative Addresses Rural Health Care Crisis
Rural America is suffering from a health care crisis, a product of inadequate funding, economic downturn and lack of an appropriate health care workforce. In response, the AAFP is launching an Academy-wide effort to improve health care in rural communities. In this Leader Voices Blog ...
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20190709lv-ruralhealthmatters.html
Preventing Spontaneous Abortion with Progestin Therapy - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Jul 1, 2019 - The use of progestin therapy in women with recurrent pregnancy loss appears to reduce the incidence of spontaneous abortion, preterm labor, and stillbirth, and increase the rate of live birth. However, due to issues with the studies the authors were hesitant to give progestin their full...
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0701/od1.html
Polypharmacy: Evaluating Risks and Deprescribing - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2019 - Polypharmacy, defined as regular use of at least five medications, is common in older adults and younger at-risk populations and increases the risk of adverse medical outcomes. There are several risk factors that can lead to polypharmacy. Patient-related factors include having multiple ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0701/p32.html
Pharmacologic Therapy for Heart Failure - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American Family ...
Jul 1, 2019 - Compared with monotherapy, the combination of an ACE inhibitor and an ARB has not been shown to improve cardiovascular or overall mortality in patients with symptomatic heart failure. The combination is associated with an increased number of adverse drug effects.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0701/p49.html
Medication Management for Chronic Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction - ...
Jul 1, 2019 - Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists reduce hospitalizations for patients with HFpEF. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers have not been shown to change the morbidity or mortality in patients with HFpEF.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0701/p17.html
Now's the Time: Speak Out to Support Primary Care
In this In the Trenches blog post, AAFP Senior Vice President for Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Shawn Martin highlights two primary care issues being debated by Congress and explains how you can help them advance.
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20190625itt-hcbills.html
Data in (Direct) Primary Care: Striking the Right Balance
In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, Allison Edwards, M.D., writes that the health care system has done a poor job of measuring quality overall, but says that direct primary care can start over with a blank slate.
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190624fp-dpcmeasures.html
My Message to Students: Why Family Medicine Matters
Marking the sixth anniversary of his graduation from residency, Kurt Bravata, M.D., reflects on what he wishes every first-year medical student knew about family medicine.
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190619fpwhyfm.html
Diabetic Kidney Disease: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2019 - Globally, approximately 20% of the 400 million individuals with diabetes mellitus have diabetic kidney disease (DKD). DKD is associated with higher cardiovascular and all-cause morbidity and mortality, so timely diagnosis and treatment are critical. Screening for early DKD is best done ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p751.html
Plantar Fasciitis - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2019 - Plantar fasciitis is a common problem that one in 10 people will experience in their lifetime. Plantar fasciopathy is an appropriate descriptor because the condition is not inflammatory. Risk factors include limited ankle dorsiflexion, increased body mass index, and standing for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p744.html
Depression Following Acute Coronary Syndrome Events: Screening and Treatment Guidelines...
Jun 15, 2019 - The purpose of this guideline is to provide recommendations that are relevant to primary care for the screening and treatment of depression in patients following an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) event.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/od2.html
Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use in ...
Jun 15, 2019 - The USPSTF recommends screening for unhealthy alcohol use in primary care settings in adults 18 years or older, including pregnant women, and providing persons engaged in risky or hazardous drinking with brief behavioral counseling interventions to reduce unhealthy alcohol use.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/od1.html
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Determining Safe Treatment in the Outpatient Setting - ...
Jun 15, 2019 - When is it safe to treat a patient with community-acquired pneumonia a an outpatient?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p768.html
Use of More Specific Terminology May Assist in Better Diagnosis of Abdominal Wall ...
Jun 15, 2019 - ...Based on this premise, the Family Medicine Education Consortium's Interventions to Minimize Preterm and Low Birthweight Infants through Continuous Quality Improvement Techniques Network (www.fmec.net/implicit) developed a proactive approach to interconception care. As a quality...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p731.html
Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use in ...
Jun 15, 2019 - A 20-year-old male with a history of exercise-induced asthma presents to your office for his yearly physical. He is a student at the local university and is on the university fencing team. When asked about his classwork, he expresses that college is going okay but can be stressful ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p771.html
H. pylori Screening Before Initiation of Long-term NSAIDs - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries -...
Jun 15, 2019 - Physicians should perform laboratory screening for and eradicate H. pylori before initiating long-term NSAID therapy in NSAID-naive patients to reduce the risk of peptic ulcer disease.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p783.html
Ensuring Primary Care Access in States with an Aging Family Physician Workforce - ...
Jun 15, 2019 - In many states, at least 40% of family physicians are older than 55. Therefore, policymakers should support broad training models that produce enough primary care physicians to meet state population needs.
American Family Physician : Graham Center Policy One-Pagers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p743.html
Focusing on Single Issue Guarantees Inaction on Others
AAFP Senior Vice President for Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Shawn Martin writes that disagreement on a single issue shouldn't prevent collaboration on others.
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20190611itt-singleissue.html
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Patients with COPD - Medicine by the Numbers - American ...
Jun 1, 2019 - This research fails to determine whether the modest potential benefits of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease outweigh the risk of resistance. Find out more.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0601/od1.html
Adolescent Substance Use and Misuse: Recognition and Management - American Family ...
Jun 1, 2019 - Adolescent use of illicit substances imposes an enormous burden on individuals, families, and communities. The types of illicit substances adolescents are using have changed drastically over the past decade with decreases in alcohol use (including binge alcohol use) offset by increases ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0601/p689.html
Caregiver Care - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2019 - Eighty percent of adults requiring long-term care currently live at home in the community, and unpaid family caregivers provide 90% of their care. Family caregivers serve as a critical extension of the U.S. health care system, and the demand for family caregivers is expected to increase...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0601/p699.html
Coding & Documentation - May-Jun 2019 -- FPM
Jun 1, 2019 - Same-day return visit | Modifier for incident-to services | Inpatient care billing by teaching physician | Biopsy of the outer ear | Multiple X-rays
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0500/p31.html