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Role of the Family Physician in the Management of Cystic Fibrosis - Editorials - ...

Jun 15, 2015 - ...Related Close-ups: Uncharted Territory. Individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) are living healthier, longer lives, and as a result, family physicians are more likely to encounter adult patients with CF in their practices. In the 1970 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation annual registry, 700...

American Family Physician : Editorials

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0615/p822.html

Rosacea: Diagnosis and Treatment

August 1, 2015 Scientific

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0801/afp20150801p187.pdf

Rosacea: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician

Aug 1, 2015 - Rosacea is a chronic facial skin condition of unknown cause. It is characterized by marked involvement of the central face with transient or persistent erythema, telangiectasia, inflammatory papules and pustules, or hyperplasia of the connective tissue. Transient erythema, or flushing, ...

American Family Physician : Article

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0801/p187.html

Screening Yourself for Breast Cancer - American Family Physician

Aug 1, 2000 - ...breasts hurt at the time of your periods, have your mammogram done two weeks before your period starts—it won't hurt so much. Sometimes close-up views are necessary. Benign (harmless) lumps can often be found by a combination of mammogram, ultrasound exam and physical exam. If a...

American Family Physician : Patient Handout

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0801/p605.html

Self-Care vs. Family Caregivers in Chronic Illness

August 1, 2017: Close-ups

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0815/afp20170815p259.pdf

September 15, 2007 - American Family Physician

...Close-ups Hard Choices Caroline Wellbery Patient Information Gout: What You Should Know Exercises for Tennis Elbow Tennis Elbow: What You Should Know Reader Services CME Course Information Evidence-Based Medicine Glossary Strength-of-Recommendation...

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0915/

September 15, 2008 - American Family Physician

...Close-ups A Thank You to My Wife Mithila Janakiram Patient Information Aortic Stenosis: What You Should Know Atypical Moles: What You Should Know Mastitis: What You Should Know Reader Services CME Course Information Evidence-Based Medicine Glossary...

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0915/

September 15, 2013 - American Family Physician

...Close-ups A Team Approach: Comprehensive Evaluation for Functional Decline in Older Patients Cathleen S. Colón-Emeric Reader Services CME Course Information Evidence-Based Medicine Glossary Strength-of-Recommendation Taxonomy in AFP Classified Information...

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0915/

September 15, 2016 - American Family Physician

...Close-ups: Healthy Aging with Intimations of Mortality Caroline Wellbery Clinical Evidence Handbook: Croup David Wyatt Johnson U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Screening for Skin Cancer: Recommendation Statement Photo Quiz: Bilateral Pruritic Auricular Papules...

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0915/

Sidelined by Cancer - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Dec 15, 2008 - 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/2008/1215/p1354.html

Sleep Disorders in Adults - American Family Physician

Oct 1, 2020 - ...06/15/2017 Paradoxical Insomnia: Misperception of Sleep Can Be a Tormenting Experience [Close-ups] Patient Education, Self-Care 09/01/2016 How to Recognize OSA and What It Means for Your Health 08/15/2012 Nocturnal Leg Cramps 01/15/2009 Help with Chronic Insomnia...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=83

Something That Amazes You - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Nov 15, 2008 - 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/2008/1115/p1144.html

Stroke and TIA - American Family Physician

Sep 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on stroke and related issues, including acute ischemic stroke, statins, and transient ischemic attacks. This collection features AFP content on stroke and related issues, including acute ischemic stroke, statins, and transient ischemic attacks.

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=24

Sudden Onset of Right Lower Quadrant Pain After Heavy Exercise - Photo Quiz - American ...

Aug 1, 2008 - Photo Quiz presents readers with a clinical challenge based on a photograph or other image.

American Family Physician : Photo Quiz

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0801/p379.html

Survivor: What Does it Mean to be Cured? - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Jul 15, 2008 - 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/2008/0715/p203.html

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Primary Care Approach to Diagnosis and Management

...See related Close-Up on page 304. CME This clinical content conforms to AAFP criteria for continuing medical education (CME). See CME Quiz Questions on page 270. Author disclosure: No rel- evant financial affiliations. ▲ Patient information: A handout on this topic,...

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0815/afp20160815p284.pdf

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Primary Care Approach to Diagnosis and Management - ...

Aug 15, 2016 - Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that affects many systems, including the skin, musculoskeletal, renal, neuropsychiatric, hematologic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and reproductive systems. Family physicians should be familiar with the manifestations of lupus to aid ...

American Family Physician : Article

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0815/p284.html

Thank You, Doctor - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Jun 15, 2007 - 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/2007/0615/p1801.html

The Blood Sugar Diaries

...The editors of AFP wel- come submissions for Close-ups. Guidelines for contributing to this feature can be found in the Authors’ Guide at http://www.aafp.org/afp/ authors. Close-ups is coordinated by Caroline Wellbery, MD, associate deputy editor, with assistance from Amy...

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1201/afp20101201p1330.pdf

The Blood Sugar Diaries - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Dec 1, 2010 - 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/2010/1201/p1330.html

The Challenge of Unexplained Symptoms - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Apr 15, 2008 - 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/2008/0415/p1106.html

The Cough that Would Not Quit - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Feb 1, 2019 - Hesitancy about vaccinations and the dangers this presents.

American Family Physician : Close-ups

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0201/p185.html

The Door to Recovery: Overcoming Drug and Alcohol Addiction

...The editors of AFP wel- come submissions for Close-ups. Guidelines for contributing to this feature can be found in the Authors’ Guide at http://www.aafp.org/afp/ authors. Close-ups is coordinated by Caroline Wellbery, MD, associate deputy editor, with assistance from Amy...

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0601/afp20120601p1034.pdf

The Door to Recovery: Overcoming Drug and Alcohol Addiction - Close-ups - American ...

Jun 1, 2012 - 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/2012/0601/p1034.html

The Empty Chair - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Aug 15, 2007 - 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/2007/0815/p513.html

The Importance of Touch - Close-ups - American Family Physician

May 15, 2007 - 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/2007/0515/p1482.html

The Many Potential Causes of Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes - Letters to the ...

Aug 1, 2018 - ...An Often Silent Disorder with Delayed Diagnosis [Close-ups] Issue Date: December 1, 2017 See additional reader comments at: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1201/p738.html To The Editor: I believe that the statement in this Close-ups that the death of college basketball player Hank...

American Family Physician : Letter

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0801/p142a.html

The Race Against Time: Coping with Anxiety

...The editors of AFP wel- come submissions for Close-ups. Guidelines for contributing to this feature can be found in the Authors’ Guide at http://www.aafp.org/afp/ authors. Close-ups is coordinated by Caroline Wellbery, MD, associate deputy editor, with assistance from Amy...

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0801/afp20110801p264.pdf

The Race Against Time: Coping with Anxiety and Depression - Close-ups - American Family...

Aug 1, 2011 - 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/2011/0801/p264.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

The Unexpected When Expecting - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Aug 15, 2008 - 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/2008/0815/p456.html

The V-Y Plasty in the Treatment of Fingertip Amputations -- American Family Physician

...Close-up of corner stitch C.B. . . . . .. . Fingertip Amputations Complications Tissue sloughing can occur if excess tension is applied or if the blood supply is disrupted by undermining the flap. Permanent sensory changes may be noted, including...

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0801/afp20010801p455.pdf

Thirty Years of AFP: Having Fun Painting the Fence - Editorials - American Family ...

Jan 15, 2018 - Read Dr. Siwek's summary of his 29 years as Editor of AFP.

American Family Physician : Editorials

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0115/p83.html

Time to Chat

...The editors of AFP wel- come submissions for Close-ups. Guidelines for contributing to this feature can be found in the Authors’ Guide at http://www.aafp. org/afp/authors. Close-ups is coordinated by Caroline Wellbery, MD, associate deputy editor, with assistance from Amy...

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0801/afp20100801p282.pdf

Time to Chat - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Aug 1, 2010 - 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/2010/0801/p282.html

To Whipple or Not: Avoiding Overtreatment at the End of Life

October 1, 2014 Close-ups

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/1001/afp20141001p496.pdf

To Whipple or Not: Choices in Cancer Treatment - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Oct 1, 2014 - Surviving 10 months after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, a patient decides whether or not he should undergo the Whipple procedure, a potential cure.

American Family Physician : Close-ups

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/1001/p496.html

Traditions in Healing at the End of Life

...The editors of AFP wel- come submissions for Close-ups. Guidelines for contributing to this feature can be found in the Authors’ Guide at http://www.aafp.org/afp/ authors. Close-ups is coordinated by Caroline Wellbery, MD, associate deputy editor, with assistance from Amy...

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1001/afp20121001p608.pdf

Traditions in Healing at the End of Life - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Oct 1, 2012 - 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/2012/1001/p608.html

Treating Hepatitis C in the Family Medicine Office - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Aug 15, 2019 - Patient story about being diagnosed with hepatitis C and successful treatment by family doctor.

American Family Physician : Close-ups

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p248.html

Treatment of Adult Obesity with Bariatric Surgery - American Family Physician

Jan 1, 2016 - In 2013, approximately 179,000 bariatric surgery procedures were performed in the United States, including the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (42.1%), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (34.2%), and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (14.0%). Choice of procedure depends on the medical ...

American Family Physician : Article

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0101/p31.html

Uncharted Territory - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Feb 15, 2010 - 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/2010/0215/p421.html

Updated Adult Immunization Schedule; Call for Articles - Inside AFP - American Family ...

Nov 15, 2007 - ...Have You Noticed Close-ups? In April of this year, AFP introduced the department Close-ups: A Patient's Perspective, which focuses on the human side of medicine. A patient's story, told in his or her own words, is accompanied by commentary from the patient's physician or another...

American Family Physician : Inside AFP

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1115/p1434.html

Verrucous Carcinoma - Letters to the Editor - American Family Physician

Dec 1, 2001 - ...Close-up view of cutaneous horn, measuring 6 cm in length. FIGURE 2. Close-up view of cutaneous horn, measuring 6 cm in length. View/Print Figure FIGURE 3. Microscopic evaluation reveals a papillated surface with hyperkeratosis, parakeratosis, and marked epithelial hyperplasia....

American Family Physician : Letter

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/1201/p1808.html

Welcoming AFP's Patient Partners - Editorials - American Family Physician

Jun 15, 2020 - We would like to welcome Helen Haskell and John James in their new roles on American Family Physician’s (AFP’s) Editorial Advisory Board, in which they will serve as AFP’s first-ever official patient partners.

American Family Physician : Editorials

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0615/p713.html

What a Pet Can Do for a Patient

October 1, 2017: Close-ups

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1001/afp20171001p464.pdf

What My Brother Knew - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Jun 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/2009/0601/p955.html

What My Cancer Taught Me: Quit Smoking Before It's Too Late - Close-ups - American ...

Dec 1, 2011 - 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/2011/1201/p1221.html

What My Cancer Taught Me: Quit Smoking Before It’s Too Late

...The editors of AFP wel- come submissions for Close-ups. Guidelines for contributing to this feature can be found in the Authors’ Guide at http://www.aafp.org/afp/ authors. Close-ups is coordinated by Caroline Wellbery, MD, associate deputy editor, with assistance from Amy...

American Family Physician

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1201/afp20111201p1221.pdf

What Others Take for Granted - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Jun 15, 2008 - 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/2008/0615/p1677.html

What You May Not Know About AFP - Inside AFP - American Family Physician

Mar 15, 2000 - ...As part of a multifaceted approach to gathering feedback from readers, AFP periodically conducts focus groups to get a close-up view of reader perceptions. Typically, a facilitator leads a group of 10 to 12 readers through a series of questions that help us get a feel for areas to...

American Family Physician : Inside AFP

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0315/p1599.html

Will a Feeding Tube Help? Deciding for a Father at the End of Life - Close-ups - ...

Apr 1, 2019 - Making caring, difficult choices on behalf of loved ones at the end of life.

American Family Physician : Close-ups

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0401/p420.html

Without Judgment - Close-ups - American Family Physician

Oct 15, 2008 - 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/2008/1015/p942.html