Top 20 Research Studies of 2016 for Primary Care Physicians - American Family Physician
May 1, 2017 - This article summarizes the top 20 original research studies and four practice guidelines of 2016, based on regular literature surveillance and as selected by members of the Canadian Medical Association. The studies, known as POEMs (patient-oriented evidence that matters), were rated ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0501/p572.html
Maintenance Intravenous Fluids in Children: AAP Provides Recommendations - Practice ...
Aug 15, 2019 - The American Academy of Pediatrics has created an evidence-based guideline recommending the use of isotonic fluids for patients 28 days to 18 years of age to reduce the risk of developing hyponatremia.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p251.html
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: ACP Releases Updated Guidance Statement on A1C Targets for ...
Nov 1, 2018 - This guidance statement from the American College of Physicians (ACP) aims to help physicians achieve appropriate A1C targets via medication for nonpregnant patients with type 2 diabetes based on a review of six health care organization guidelines.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1101/p613.html
Infantile Hemangioma: AAP Releases Guideline for Management - Practice Guidelines - ...
Aug 1, 2019 - Infantile hemangiomas are the most common benign tumors of childhood, occurring in up to approximately 5% of infants. These benign vascular tumors are small, self-resolving, and do not require treatment.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/p186.html
Tonsillectomy in Children: AAO-HNS Updates Guideline - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Sep 1, 2019 - The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO–HNS) has updated its 2011 guideline on tonsillectomy indications and perioperative care in children one to 18 years of age.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p316.html
Cancer Screening: ACS Releases Annual Summary of Recommendations - Practice Guidelines ...
Jun 1, 2019 - The American Cancer Society (ACS) provides a summary of recommendations for cancer screening each year, including any updates and recent data, and advice for when recommendations cannot be made.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0601/p719.html
Influenza Vaccination: Updated Recommendations from ACIP - Practice Guidelines - ...
Oct 15, 2019 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its recommendations for routine influenza vaccination in the 2019–2020 season.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p505.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.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/od2.html
Deprescribing Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists for Insomnia in Adults - Practice ...
Jan 1, 2019 - A multidisciplinary group of clinicians as part of the Deprescribing Guidelines in the Elderly project has developed evidence-based guidelines focused on deprescribing long-term Benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRAs) in patients taking them for insomnia, with the goal of helping ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0101/p57.html
Perinatal Depression: AAP Policy Statement on Recognition and Management - Practice ...
Oct 1, 2019 - The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a policy statement regarding the integration of perinatal depression recognition and management into well-child visits.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p443.html
Interpregnancy Care: Guidelines from ACOG and SMFM - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Jul 15, 2019 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine have published guidelines focusing on interpregnancy care to improve outcomes of future pregnancies and the overall health of women, regardless of their future pregnancy plans.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p121.html
Child Passenger Safety: AAP Updates Best Practice Recommendations - Practice Guidelines...
Apr 15, 2019 - There has been an increase in scientific evidence supporting the use of child safety and booster seats. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated best practice recommendations on child passenger safety based on this evidence.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0415/p525.html
Urinary Incontinence: Screening Recommendation from the WPSI - Practice Guidelines - ...
Feb 1, 2019 - Urinary incontinence adversely affects health, quality of life, and function for most women at some point in their lives. However, it is underreported because of embarrassment, stigma, or acceptance as normal. Early intervention may reduce progression, improve quality of life, and limit...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0201/p194.html
Infectious Diarrhea: IDSA Updates Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management - Practice ...
May 15, 2018 - The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has updated its 2001 guidelines for the management of children and adults with suspected or confirmed infectious diarrhea. Infectious diarrhea is usually self-limited, but diagnostic testing and treatment are indicated in some cases.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0515/p676.html
Physical Activity: Updated Recommendations from HHS - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Jul 1, 2019 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently published updated recommendations on physical activity based on a systematic review of the effect of physical activity on health. The committee addressed 38 questions and 104 subquestions and graded the evidence based on ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0701/p58.html
Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations from the ACCP - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Dec 1, 2018 - The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) recently published recommendations for lung cancer screening based on key questions developed using the PICO (population, intervention, comparator, and outcome) format.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1201/p688.html
Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Skin Abscesses After Incision and Drainage: BMJ Rapid ...
Sep 1, 2018 - A collaboration between the BMJ and the MAGIC group led an international panel made up of a variety of health care professionals (e.g., family physicians, internists, dermatologists) and adults with experience treating and living with skin abscesses to create recommendations regarding ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0901/p323.html
Mild TBI in Children: Guidance from the CDC for Diagnosis and Treatment - Practice ...
Apr 1, 2019 - Mild traumatic brain injury in children is a major problem in the United States. Based on a systematic literature review, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released recommendations specific to children with Glasgow Coma Scale scores of 13 to 15.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0401/p462.html
Depression After ACS Events: AAFP Releases Updated Guidelines - Practice Guidelines - ...
Jun 15, 2019 - The American Academy of Family Physicians has released a guideline focusing on depression in adults within three months of an ACS event (unstable angina or myocardial infarction). The guideline is based on a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and observational studies and...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p785.html
Chronic Cough After Acute Viral Bronchiolitis: Suggestions from the ACCP - Practice ...
May 15, 2019 - To address the high prevalence of bronchiolitis, the effects of chronic cough on patients' quality of life, and adverse effects from inappropriate use of medications, an expert panel from the American College of Chest Physicians performed systematic reviews to develop several ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0515/p654.html
HIV Prevention and Treatment with ART: International Antiviral Society Updates ...
Mar 15, 2019 - Antiretroviral therapy is the key to preventing and managing human immunodeficiency virus infection. Based on the availability of new medications and treatment options, the USA Panel of the International Antiviral Society has updated its 2016 recommendations.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0315/p395.html
Colorectal Cancer Screening: ACS Updates Guideline for Adults with Average Risk - ...
Jan 15, 2019 - To support early identification and treatment, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its 2008 guidance on counseling and referring patients at average risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) based on new evidence regarding screening options and the ever-changing risk of CRC.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0115/p129.html
Myocardial Infarction: Expert Consensus Group Provides Updated Definition - Practice ...
Mar 1, 2019 - An expert consensus group of the European Society of Cardiology, American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association, and World Heart Federation has provided an updated universal definition of myocardial infarction.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0301/p334.html
Treatment of Low BMD and Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: Updated Guideline from the ...
Mar 1, 2018 - Osteoporosis, which most commonly occurs in the hip, spine, and wrist, puts persons at increased risk of fragility and fracture. The American College of Physicians (ACP) has updated its 2008 guideline to include new evidence regarding fracture prevention in adults with low bone mineral ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0301/p352.html
ACIP Approves 2019 Adult and Childhood/Adolescent Immunization Schedules - Practice ...
Feb 15, 2019 - The 2019 adult and childhood/adolescent immunization schedules have been approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0215/p264.html