Health-Related Concerns of the Female Athlete: A Lifespan Approach - American Family ...
Mar 15, 2009 - Exercise is beneficial for women of all ages and is associated with long-term health benefits and enhanced well-being. Nevertheless, active women and girls are at risk for conditions resulting from sports and exercise participation. Because of their unique physiology, children are more ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0315/p489.html
Recognizing Occupational Illnesses and Injuries - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2010 - Given the burden of occupational illnesses and injuries in the United States, family physicians should understand the role workplace exposures may play in patients' chief concerns. Incorporating employment screening questions into patients' intake questionnaires is an efficient means of...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0715/p169.html
Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2011 - Knee osteoarthritis is a common disabling condition that affects more than one-third of persons older than 65 years. Exercise, weight loss, physical therapy, intra-articular corticosteroid injections, and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and braces or heel wedges decrease...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0601/p1287.html
Inborn Errors of Metabolism in Infancy and Early Childhood: An Update - American Family...
Jun 1, 2006 - Recent innovations in medical technology have changed newborn screening programs in the United States. The widespread use of tandem mass spectrometry is helping to identify more inborn errors of metabolism. Primary care physicians often are the first to be contacted by state and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0601/p1981.html
Resetting Your Priorities in Family Medicine Post-Pandemic -- FPM
Aug 1, 2021 - What if we stopped saying yes to new demands and reallocated our time based on our priorities? This three-part exercise can help.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p38.html
Is This Some Kind of Joke? Understanding and Using Humor in the Clinical Setting -- FPM
Apr 1, 2020 - The wrong joke at the wrong time can shatter the doctor-patient relationship, but humor used wisely has health benefits and strengthens bonds in stressful situations.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0300/p11.html
Senile Dementia of the Binswanger's Type - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 1998 - Senile dementia of the Binswanger's type is a term used to describe a dementia syndrome characterized by onset in the sixth or seventh decade of life, subcortical neurologic deficits, psychiatric disorders and evidence of hypertension or systemic vascular disease. The status of senile ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/1201/p2068.html
Evaluation and Treatment of Constipation in Infants and Children - American Family ...
Feb 1, 2006 - Constipation in children usually is functional and the result of stool retention. However, family physicians must be alert for red flags that may indicate the presence of an uncommon but serious organic cause of constipation, such as Hirschsprung's disease (congenital aganglionic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0201/p469.html
Risks Associated with Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use - Editorials - American Family ...
Aug 15, 2013 - Many patients underestimate the degree of impairment caused by benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines increase the risk of addiction, withdrawal, cognitive decline, motor vehicle crashes, and hip fracture. The risk of overdose is particularly great when combined with sedative drugs such as ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0815/p224.html
Probiotics - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2008 - Probiotics are microorganisms with potential health benefits. They may be used to prevent and treat antibiotic-associated diarrhea and acute infectious diarrhea. They may also be effective in relieving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and in treating atopic dermatitis in children. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1101/p1073.html
Preventing Gun Violence: The Role of Family Physicians - Editorials - American Family ...
Nov 1, 2018 - As reviewed here, the available evidence on gun violence prevention provides some options to consider incorporating into family physicians' practices.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1101/p560.html
Evaluation and Management of Common Childhood Poisonings - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2009 - Family physicians often manage substance ingestions in children, most of which are nontoxic in nature. Physicians should know the phone number of the poison control center, understand the appropriate initial assessment of suspected toxin ingestion, and recognize important toxidromes. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0301/p397.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2009 - Osteoporosis affects approximately 8 million women and 2 million men in the United States. The associated fractures are a common and preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in up to 50 percent of older women. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends using dual energy ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0201/p193.html
Metformin to Prevent Diabetes in Patients at Increased Risk - Cochrane for Clinicians -...
Nov 1, 2020 - In patients at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, metformin reduces the risk (number needed to treat [NNT] = 7; 95% CI, 6 to 10) compared with counseling on standard diet and exercise.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p531.html
Fibromyalgia - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2007 - Fibromyalgia is an idiopathic, chronic, nonarticular pain syndrome with generalized tender points. It is a multisystem disease characterized by sleep disturbance, fatigue, headache, morning stiffness, paresthesias, and anxiety. Nearly 2 percent of the general population in the United ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0715/p247.html
Dermatophyte Infections - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2003 - Dermatophytes are fungi that require keratin for growth. These fungi can cause superficial infections of the skin, hair, and nails. Dermatophytes are spread by direct contact from other people (anthropophilic organisms), animals (zoophilic organisms), and soil (geophilic organisms), as ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0101/p101.html
Current Perspectives in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2003 - Polycystic ovary syndrome has been viewed primarily as a gynecologic disorder requiring medical intervention to control irregular bleeding, relieve chronic anovulation, and facilitate pregnancy. A large body of evidence has demonstrated an association between insulin resistance and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0815/p697.html
Neonatal Resuscitation: An Update - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2011 - Appropriate resuscitation must be available for each of the more than 4 million infants born annually in the United States. Ninety percent of infants transition safely, and it is up to the physician to assess risk factors, identify the nearly 10 percent of infants who need ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0415/p911.html
Hemolytic Anemia - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2004 - Hemolysis presents as acute or chronic anemia, reticulocytosis, or jaundice. The diagnosis is established by reticulocytosis, increased unconjugated bilirubin and lactate dehydrogenase, decreased haptoglobin, and peripheral blood smear findings. Premature destruction of erythrocytes ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0601/p2599.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
Diagnosis and Treatment of Atrophic Vaginitis - American Family Physician
May 15, 2000 - Up to 40 percent of postmenopausal women have symptoms of atrophic vaginitis. Because the condition is attributable to estrogen deficiency, it may occur in premenopausal women who take antiestrogenic medications or who have medical or surgical conditions that result in decreased levels ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0515/p3090.html
Pharmacologic Management of Hypertension in Patients with Diabetes - American Family ...
Dec 1, 2008 - Hypertension is a common comorbidity in patients with diabetes, and adequate control of blood pressure significantly reduces the risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications. Patients with diabetes should achieve a target blood pressure of less than 130/80 mm Hg. The use of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1201/p1277.html
Antepartum Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake and Length of Gestation - Cochrane for Clinicians ...
Jan 1, 2020 - Omega-3 fatty acids, whether taken as supplements or consumed as part of the diet, reduce the risk of preterm birth (number needed to treat = 68) and early preterm birth (number needed to treat = 55).
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/p17.html
Applying HIV Testing Guidelines in Clinical Practice - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2009 - An estimated one fourth of persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are not aware they are infected. Early diagnosis of HIV has the potential to ensure optimal outcomes for infected persons and to limit the spread of the virus. Important barriers to testing among physicians ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1215/p1441.html
Adverse Drug Reactions: Types and Treatment Options - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2003 - Drug hypersensitivity results from interactions between a pharmacologic agent and the human immune system. These types of reactions constitute only a small subset of all adverse drug reactions. Allergic reactions to medications represent a specific class of drug hypersensitivity ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1101/p1781.html
Iron Deficiency Anemia - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2007 - The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia is 2 percent in adult men, 9 to 12 percent in non-Hispanic white women, and nearly 20 percent in black and Mexican-American women. Nine percent of patients older than 65 years with iron deficiency anemia have a gastrointestinal cancer when ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0301/p671.html
Management of Varicose Veins - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2008 - Varicose veins are twisted, dilated veins most commonly located on the lower extremities. Risk factors include chronic cough, constipation, family history of venous disease, female sex, obesity, older age, pregnancy, and prolonged standing. The exact pathophysiology is debated, but it ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1201/p1289.html
Omega-3 Fatty Acids - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2004 - Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to significantly reduce the risk for sudden death caused by cardiac arrhythmias and all-cause mortality in patients with known coronary heart disease. Fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna, and fish oil are rich sources of the omega-3 fatty acids ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0701/p133.html
Current Guidelines for Antibiotic Prophylaxis of Surgical Wounds - American Family ...
Jun 1, 1998 - Appropriately administered antibiotic prophylaxis reduces the incidence of surgical wound infection. Prophylaxis is uniformly recommended for all clean-contaminated, contaminated and dirty procedures. It is considered optional for most clean procedures, although it may be indicated for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0601/p2731.html
Restless Legs Syndrome - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2008 - Restless legs syndrome is a common neurologic movement disorder that affects approximately 10 percent of adults. Of those affected with this condition, approximately one third have symptoms severe enough to require medical therapy. Restless legs syndrome may be a primary condition, or ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0715/p235.html
Febrile Seizures: Risks, Evaluation, and Prognosis - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2012 - Febrile seizures are common in the first five years of life, and many factors that increase seizure risk have been identified. Initial evaluation should determine whether features of a complex seizure are present and identify the source of fever. Routine blood tests, neuroimaging, and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0115/p149.html
Radiologic Evaluation of Suspected Renovascular Hypertension - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2009 - More than 72 million Americans have hypertension, and the majority of these persons have essential hypertension. However, a significant subset has a secondary cause. The most common cause of secondary hypertension is renal vascular hypertension, of which renal artery stenosis is the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0801/p273.html
The FMIG Network Online Community
The FMIG Network online community connects you to other FMIG leaders. Hosted by the AAFP and your FMIG Network regional coordinators, join the online community to stay in the know about important news, events and opportunities, ask questions, contribute to discussions, and get ideas and...
Students and Residents : Medical Students
https://www.aafp.org/students-residents/medical-students/fmig/online-community.html
Labor Analgesia - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2012 - Regional analgesia has become the most common method of pain relief used during labor in the United States. Epidural and spinal analgesia are two types of regional analgesia. With epidural analgesia, an indwelling catheter is directed into the epidural space, and the patient receives a ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0301/p447.html
Gastroenteritis in Children: Part II. Prevention and Management - American Family ...
Jun 1, 2012 - The treatment of gastroenteritis in children focuses on preventing dehydration. A child with minimal or no dehydration should be encouraged to continue his or her usual diet plus drink adequate fluids. Many studies have shown that a child’s regular diet reduces the duration of diarrhea....
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0601/p1066.html
Cancer Screening in the Older Patient - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2008 - Although there are clear guidelines that advise at what age to begin screening for various cancers, there is less guidance concerning when it may be appropriate to stop screening. The decision to stop screening must take into account patients' age; overall health and life expectancy; ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1215/p1369.html
Combined Hormonal Contraceptives for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding - Cochrane for Clinicians...
Dec 1, 2019 - Combined oral contraceptives decrease the number of women reporting menorrhagia over six months compared with placebo (absolute risk reduction = 36.7%; number needed to treat = 2.7).
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1201/p677.html
Breast Cancer Screening Update - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2013 - Breast cancer is the most common non–skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in North American women. Mammography is the only screening test shown to reduce breast cancer–related mortality. There is general agreement that screening should be offered at least biennially ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0215/p274.html
Herbal and Dietary Supplement-Drug Interactions in Patients with Chronic Illnesses - ...
Jan 1, 2008 - Herbs, vitamins, and other dietary supplements may augment or antagonize the actions of prescription and nonprescription drugs. St. John's wort is the supplement that has the most documented interactions with drugs. As with many drug-drug interactions, the information for many dietary ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0101/p73.html
Realistic Approaches to Counseling in the Office Setting - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2009 - Although it is often unrecognized, family physicians provide a significant amount of mental health care in the United States. Time is one of the major obstacles to providing counseling in primary care. Counseling approaches developed specifically for ambulatory patients and traditional ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0215/p277.html
Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in Family Medicine - Editorials - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2018 - There is mounting evidence that point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) can help decrease the costs of care while improving patient access to care and safety.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0815/p200.html
The 2021 Medicare Payment and CPT Coding Update -- FPM
Feb 1, 2021 - This year’s changes bode well for family physicians, with an expected increase in Medicare allowed charges.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0100/oa1.html
An Approach to Interpreting Spirometry - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2004 - Spirometry is a powerful tool that can be used to detect, follow, and manage patients with lung disorders. Technology advancements have made spirometry much more reliable and relatively simple to incorporate into a routine office visit. However, interpreting spirometry results can be ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0301/p1107.html
Hepatitis A - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2006 - The introduction of hepatitis A vaccines in 1995 led to a drop in the number of reported cases of hepatitis A and a shift to a higher percentage of cases occurring in older age groups. The hepatitis A virus survives for extended periods in the environment. Transmission primarily is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0615/p2162.html
Identification and Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection - American Family Physician
May 15, 2009 - Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is a condition in which a person is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, but does not currently have active tuberculosis disease. An estimated 10 to 15 million persons in the United States have LTBI. Because 5 to 10 percent of persons with LTBI ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0515/p879.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
People in the News/Awards -- October
A number of AAFP members received various honors or recognition in October 2018. In addition, one family medicine academic department was named the recipient of a national award.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20181109people-awards.html
Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate for Acute Asthma Exacerbations - FPIN's Clinical ...
Jan 15, 2019 - Patients presenting to the emergency department with an acute asthma exacerbation that has not responded to first-line therapy (bronchodilators and corticosteroids) can be treated effectively with intravenous magnesium sulfate.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0115/p127.html
ACIP Approves 2020 Adult and Childhood/Adolescent Immunization Schedules - Practice ...
Feb 15, 2020 - The 2020 adult and childhood/adolescent immunization schedules have been approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0215/p251.html
Screening and Treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy - American ...
Jul 15, 2007 - Many sexually transmitted infections are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends screening all pregnant women for human immunodeficiency virus infection as early as possible. Treatment with highly active antiretroviral ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0715/p265.html
Common Tinea Infections in Children - American Family Physician
May 15, 2008 - The common dermatophyte genera Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton are major causes of superficial fungal infections in children. These infections (e.g., tinea corporis, pedis, cruris, and unguium) are typically acquired directly from contact with infected humans or animals or...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0515/p1415.html
Older Adult Drivers with Cognitive Impairment - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2006 - As the number of drivers with cognitive impairment increases, family physicians are more likely to become involved in decisions about cessation of driving privileges in older patients. Physicians who care for cognitively impaired older adults should routinely ask about driving status. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0315/p1029.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
Update on the Treatment of Tuberculosis - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2008 - Approximately one third of the world's population, including more than 11 million persons in the United States, is latently infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Although most cases of tuberculosis in the United States occur in foreign-born persons from endemic countries, the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0815/p457.html
Cryoablation Preferred as Initial Therapy for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation - POEMs - ...
Jul 1, 2021 - Initial cryoablation for patients with paroxysmal AF is superior to initial antiarrhythmic drug therapy. Another study in the same issue of New England Journal of Medicine compared cryoablation with medical therapy and had similar findings.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0700/p97.html
Tourette's Syndrome - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2008 - Tourette's syndrome is a movement disorder most commonly seen in school-age children. The incidence peaks around preadolescence with one half of cases resolving in early adulthood. Tourette's syndrome is the most common cause of tics, which are involuntary or semivoluntary, sudden, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0301/p651.html
Fetal Chromosomal Abnormalities: Antenatal Screening and Diagnosis - American Family ...
Jan 15, 2009 - Pregnant women of all ages should be offered screening and invasive diagnostic testing for chromosomal abnormalities before 20 weeks' gestation. New developments in screening methods have increased the number of options for patients. Diagnostic options include chorionic villus sampling ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0115/p117.html
Selecting Medications for the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence - American Family ...
Jan 15, 2005 - In response to the growing population of older patients with incontinence, pharmaceutical companies are developing new drugs to treat the condition. Before prescribing medications for incontinence, however, physicians should determine the nature and cause of the patient's incontinence. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0115/p315.html
The Role of the Family Physician in the Referral and Management of Hospice Patients - ...
Mar 15, 2008 - Hospice is available for any patient who is terminally ill and chooses a palliative care approach. Because of the close relationship that primary care physicians often have with their patients, they are in a unique position to provide end-of-life care, which includes recognizing the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0315/p807.html
Common Pigmentation Disorders - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2009 - Common causes of hyperpigmentation include postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, solar lentigines, ephelides (freckles), and cafe-au-lait macules. Although most hyperpigmented lesions are benign and the diagnosis is straightforward, it is important to exclude melanoma and its ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0115/p109.html
Colorectal Cancer: A Summary of the Evidence for Screening and Prevention - American ...
Dec 15, 2008 - Colorectal cancer causes significant morbidity and mortality in the United States. The incidence of colorectal cancer can be reduced with increasing efforts directed at mass screening of average-risk adults 50 years and older. Currently, fecal occult blood test and flexible ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1215/p1385.html
Family Medicine Facts
Family medicine is the most versatile of all physician specialties and family physicians are just as diverse as their patients.
About AAFP : Dive into the Specialty of the Family Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/about/dive-into-family-medicine/family-medicine-facts.html
Normocytic Anemia - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2000 - Anemia is a common problem that is often discovered on routine laboratory tests. Its prevalence increases with age, reaching 44 percent in men older than 85 years. Normocytic anemia is the most frequently encountered type of anemia. Anemia of chronic disease, the most common normocytic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/1115/p2255.html
Gout and Hyperuricemia - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 1999 - Gout is a condition characterized by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in the joints or soft tissue. The four phases of gout include asymptomatic hyperuricemia, acute gouty arthritis, intercritical gout and chronic tophaceous gout. The peak incidence occurs in patients 30 to ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0215/p925.html
Imaging for Suspected Appendicitis - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2005 - Acute appendicitis is the most common reason for emergency abdominal surgery and must be distinguished from other causes of abdominal pain. Family physicians play a valuable role in the early diagnosis and management of this condition. However, the overall diagnostic accuracy achieved ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0101/p71.html
Smell and Taste Disorders: A Primary Care Approach - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2000 - Smell and taste disorders are common in the general population, with loss of smell occurring more frequently. Although these disorders can have a substantial impact on quality of life and may represent significant underlying disease, they are often overlooked by the medical community. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0115/p427.html
Encouraging Health Behavior Change: Eight Evidence-Based Strategies -- FPM
Apr 1, 2018 - Using these brief interventions, you can help your patients make healthy behavior changes.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0300/p31.html
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dyplasia - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2006 - Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is a disorder in which normal myocardium is replaced by fibrofatty tissue. This disorder usually involves the right ventricle, but the left ventricle and septum also may be affected. Although the exact prevalence of ARVD is unknown, it ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0415/p1391.html
Evaluating and Treating Unintentional Weight Loss in the Elderly - American Family ...
Feb 15, 2002 - Elderly patients with unintentional weight loss are at higher risk for infection, depression and death. The leading causes of involuntary weight loss are depression (especially in residents of long-term care facilities), cancer (lung and gastrointestinal malignancies), cardiac disorders...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0215/p640.html
Testosterone Treatments: Why, When, and How? - American Family Physician
May 1, 2006 - Testosterone treatment is controversial for men and even more so for women. Although long-term outcome data are not available, prescriptions for testosterone are becoming more common. Testosterone is used primarily to treat symptoms of sexual dysfunction in men and women and hot flashes...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0501/p1591.html
Outdoor Air Pollutants and Patient Health - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2010 - Almost 160 million persons live in areas of the United States that exceed federal health-based air pollution standards. The two air pollutants that most commonly exceed standards are ozone and particulate matter. Ozone and particulate matter can harm anyone if levels are sufficiently ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0115/p175.html
Understanding the High Cost of Insulin: What Family Physicians Can Do to Help Our ...
Apr 1, 2019 - Through clinical and system-level interventions, family physicians can push back against the high cost of insulin and help patients with type 2 diabetes afford these essential medications.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0401/p416.html
Six Mobile Apps to Make Prescribing Easier -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - These apps can help you more effectively make medication decisions on the go.
Family Practice Management : SPPACES: App Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p11.html
Diary of a Family Physician - Oct 15, 2020 - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2020 - First-person accounts from the front lines of family medicine.
American Family Physician : Diary of a Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p460.html
Green Tea: Potential Health Benefits - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2009 - Green tea has been used widely and in high doses for centuries as a health tonic in many societies. Evidence suggests that green tea is effective for treating genital warts. There is some supportive evidence for the use of green tea in cancer prevention. Drinking green tea is associated...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0401/p591.html
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2008 - The National High Blood Pressure Education Program Working Group on High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy has defined four categories of hypertension in pregnancy: chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension. A maternal ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0701/p93.html
Practical Selection of Antiemetics - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2004 - An understanding of the pathophysiology of nausea and the mechanisms of antiemetics can help family physicians improve the cost-effectiveness and efficacy of therapy. Nausea and vomiting are mediated primarily by visceral stimulation through dopamine and serotonin, by vestibular and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0301/p1169.html
Lithium for Acute Mania - Cochrane for Clinicians - American Family Physician
May 1, 2020 - Lithium is more effective at inducing a reduction of at least 50% on the validated Young Mania Rating Scale compared with placebo (number needed to treat [NNT] = 6; 95% CI, 5 to 8; six studies; n = 1,707).
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0501/p528.html
"Quick, Grab the Naloxone": Overdose Preparedness for Ambulatory Clinics -- FPM
Feb 1, 2021 - With opioid overdoses rising, practices should consider stocking this safe rescue drug alongside other emergency devices and medications.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0100/p17.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
Global Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: Assessment and Application - American Family ...
Aug 1, 2010 - Coronary heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States. The conventional risk factor approach to primary prevention excludes many patients who could benefit from preventive therapies. A global risk approach allows more accurate estimates of risk to guide clinical ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0801/p265.html
Management of Erectile Dysfunction - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2010 - Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common sexual problem in men. The incidence increases with age and affects up to one third of men throughout their lives. It causes a substantial negative impact on intimate relationships, quality of life, and self-esteem. History and physical ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0201/p305.html
Updated Guidelines from AASM for the Treatment of Central Sleep Apnea Syndromes - ...
Nov 15, 2012 - The updated guidelines on central sleep apnea from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) includes levels of recommendations (standard or option) based on the overall quality of evidence (high, moderate, low, or very low). Central sleep apnea syndromes are characterized by ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1115/p968.html
Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much: An Evidence-Based Guide for Primary Care ...
Jul 1, 2009 - Excessive alcohol consumption is a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality, but few heavy drinkers receive treatment. Primary care physicians are in a position to address heavy drinking and alcohol use disorders with patients, and can do so quickly and effectively. The ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0701/p44.html
Acute Shoulder Injuries - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2004 - The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. The cost of such versatility is an increased risk of injury. It is important that family physicians understand the anatomy of the shoulder, mechanisms of injury, typical physical and radiologic findings, approach to management of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1115/p1947.html
Transient Ischemic Attack: Part II. Risk Factor Modification and Treatment - American ...
Sep 15, 2012 - Interventions following a transient ischemic attack are aimed at preventing a future episode or stroke. Hypertension, current smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia are all well-known risk factors, and controlling these factors can have dramatic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0915/p527.html
Prostate Cancer Screening: The Continuing Controversy - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2008 - Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, with a lifetime prevalence of 17 percent. Prostate cancer symptoms generally occur in advanced stages, making early detection desirable. Digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen testing are the most commonly used ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1215/p1377.html
Osteoporosis in Men - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2010 - Osteoporosis is an important and often overlooked problem in men. Although the lifetime risk of hip fracture is lower in men than in women, men are twice as likely to die after a hip fracture. Bone mineral density measurement with a T-score of -2.5 or less indicates osteoporosis. The ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0901/p503.html
Evaluating and Understanding Articles About Treatment - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2009 - Each year physicians must decide which of the thousands of newly published articles they will take time to read. To determine which articles are the most clinically useful, physicians should assess their relevance, validity, and clinical importance. Using these criteria can drastically ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0415/p668.html
The Patient with Daily Headaches - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2004 - The term 'chronic daily headache' (CDH) describes a variety of headache types, of which chronic migraine is the most common. Daily headaches often are disabling and may be challenging to diagnose and treat. Medication overuse, or drug rebound headache, is the most treatable cause of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1215/p2299.html
Using DaTscan to Diagnose Parkinson Disease - Letters to the Editor - American Family ...
Jun 1, 2021 - ...6. Fox SH, Katzenschlager R, Lim SY, et al.; Movement Disorder Society Evidence-Based Medicine Committee. International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society evidence-based medicine review: update on treatments for the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease [published correction...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p647.html
Reducing Adverse Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2012 - Proton pump inhibitors effectively treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, duodenal ulcers, and pathologic hypersecretory conditions. Proton pump inhibitors cause few adverse effects with short-term use; however, long-term use has been scrutinized for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0701/p66.html
Nonpharmacologic Management of Chronic Insomnia - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2009 - Chronic insomnia is highly prevalent in our society, with an incidence of 10 to 30 percent. It is a major cost to society in terms of health care expenditure and reduced productivity. Nonpharmacologic interventions have been studied and shown to produce reliable and sustained ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0115/p125.html
Colonoscopy Surveillance After Polypectomy and Colorectal Cancer Resection - American ...
Apr 1, 2008 - This article describes a joint update of guidelines by the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer delineating evidence-based surveillance recommendations for patients after polypectomy and colorectal cancer resection. Although there are some ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0401/p995.html
Disaster-Related Physical and Mental Health: A Role for the Family Physician - American...
Mar 15, 2007 - Natural disasters, technologic disasters, and mass violence impact millions of persons each year. The use of primary health care services typically increases for 12 or more months following major disasters. A conceptual framework for assisting disaster victims involves understanding the...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0315/p841.html
Developing and Communicating a Long-Term Treatment Plan for Asthma - American Family ...
Apr 15, 2000 - The treatment of asthma, according to current guidelines, requires complex treatment regimens that change as clinical conditions improve or deteriorate. We have developed a practical way to communicate long-term treatment plans in chart form in the primary care setting that is easy for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0415/p2419.html
Hyperpigmentation of the Hands, Feet, and Tongue - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2021 - A patient presented with a painless, non-pruritic rash involving his palms, soles, and tongue after undergoing chemotherapy.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p301.html
Chronic Nonmalignant Pain in Primary Care - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2008 - A systematic approach to chronic nonmalignant pain includes a comprehensive evaluation; a treatment plan determined by the diagnosis and mechanisms underlying the pain; patient education; and realistic goal setting. The main goal of treatment is to improve quality of life while ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1115/p1155.html
Lumbar Spine Stenosis: A Common Cause of Back and Leg Pain - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 1998 - Lumbar spine stenosis most commonly affects the middle-aged and elderly population. Entrapment of the cauda equina roots by hypertrophy of the osseous and soft tissue structures surrounding the lumbar spinal canal is often associated with incapacitating pain in the back and lower ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0415/p1825.html
Lymphadenopathy: Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 1998 - Although the finding of lymphadenopathy sometimes raises fears about serious illness, it is, in patients seen in primary care settings, usually a result of benign infectious causes. Most patients can be diagnosed on the basis of a careful history and physical examination. Localized ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/1015/p1313.html