AAP Releases Guideline on Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs) and Evaluation of ...
Mar 1, 2017 - This guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) addresses apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs), a term recommended to be replaced by brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs).
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0301/p330.html
Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: Current Therapy - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2017 - Pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis are the two most important manifestations of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which is the third most common life-threatening cardiovascular disease in the United States. Anticoagulation is the mainstay of VTE treatment. Most patients with deep...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0301/p295.html
Management of Binge-Eating Disorder in Adults - Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care...
Mar 1, 2017 - What are the benefits and harms of treatments for adults with binge-eating disorder?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0301/p324.html
ACIP Releases 2017 Childhood Immunization Recommendations - Practice Guidelines - ...
Feb 15, 2017 - The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reviews and updates the childhood immunization schedule annually to reflect recently published updates or corrections from the previous year. The 2017 childhood immunization ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0215/p260.html
ACIP Releases 2017 Adult Immunization Recommendations - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Feb 15, 2017 - Each year the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reviews and updates the adult immunization schedule to incorporate any published updates or corrections from the previous year. The 2017 adult immunization schedule ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0215/p262.html
Acute Coronary Syndrome: Current Treatment - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2017 - Acute coronary syndrome continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Family physicians need to identify and mitigate risk factors early, as well as recognize and respond to acute coronary syndrome events quickly in any clinical setting. Diagnosis ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0215/p232.html
AAN Updates Guidelines on the Uses of Botulinum Neurotoxin - Practice Guidelines - ...
Feb 1, 2017 - In 2008, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) published guidelines on the use of botulinum neurotoxin. This summary highlights updates on four indications: blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, spasticity in adults, and headache.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0201/p198.html
Evaluation of Jaundice in Adults - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2017 - Jaundice in adults can be an indicator of significant underlying disease. It is caused by elevated serum bilirubin levels in the unconjugated or conjugated form. The evaluation of jaundice relies on the history and physical examination. The initial laboratory evaluation should include ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0201/p164.html
Acute Coronary Syndrome: Diagnostic Evaluation - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2017 - Myocardial infarction (MI), a subset of acute coronary syndrome, is damage to the cardiac muscle as evidenced by elevated cardiac troponin levels in the setting of acute ischemia. Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of mortality in the United States. Chest pain is a common ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0201/p170.html
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis in Children - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2017 - Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection in infants and young children, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of this infection. RSV is transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets either directly from an infected person or ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0115/p94.html
CDC Updates Recommendations for Contraceptive Use - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Jan 15, 2017 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first published the U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use (U.S. SPR) in 2013 to provide direction for safe and effective use of contraceptive methods. These guidelines update the 2013 report.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0115/p125.html
Hyperlipidemia: Drugs for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Adults - American Family ...
Jan 15, 2017 - Guidelines from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) and the U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) indicate that lipid-lowering drugs have benefit for primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0115/p78.html
Diabetes
View AAFP-endorsed guidelines for management of diabetes in children and adolescents and for oral pharmacologic treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults.
Family Physician |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/type2-diabetes.html
ADA Updates Standards of Medical Care for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus - Practice ...
Jan 1, 2017 - The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recently updated its standards of care to provide the components of diabetes care, general treatment goals, and tools to evaluate the quality of care. Key changes in the 2016 update include new screening recommendations, clarification of ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0101/p40.html
ACP/CDC Provide Guidelines on the Use of Antibiotics for Acute Respiratory Tract ...
Dec 15, 2016 - The American College of Physicians (ACP) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guideline on appropriate antibiotic use in the treatment of healthy adults with acute respiratory tract infection outlines one of the medical community's top priorities.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1215/p1016.html
CDC Updates Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use - Practice Guidelines - American...
Dec 1, 2016 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first published the U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, which is a companion document to the U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use, in 2010 to provide guidelines on safely using a variety of...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1201/p942.html
Interventions to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing for Uncomplicated Acute RTIs - ...
Dec 1, 2016 - What are the effectiveness and adverse consequences of strategies for reducing antibiotic use in adults and children with uncomplicated acute respiratory tract infections (RTIs)?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1201/p918.html
Society for Vascular Surgery Releases Guideline on Managing the Diabetic Foot - ...
Nov 15, 2016 - The Society for Vascular Surgery collaborated with the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Society for Vascular Medicine to create evidence-based guidelines to improve the care of patients with a diabetic foot.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1115/p834.html
AAO-HNS Releases Updated Guideline on Management of Otitis Media with Effusion - ...
Nov 1, 2016 - Otitis media with effusion (OME) is defined as the presence of fluid in the middle ear in the absence of signs or symptoms of acute ear infection. This practice guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) provides recommendations to improve ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1101/p747.html
Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults: Diagnosis and Management - American Family ...
Nov 1, 2016 - Community-acquired pneumonia is a leading cause of death. Risk factors include older age and medical comorbidities. Diagnosis is suggested by a history of cough, dyspnea, pleuritic pain, or acute functional or cognitive decline, with abnormal vital signs (e.g., fever, tachycardia) and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1101/p698.html
ACIP Updates Influenza Vaccination Recommendations for 2016-2017 - Practice Guidelines ...
Oct 15, 2016 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its annual recommendations for routine influenza vaccination in the 2016–2017 season.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1015/p668.html
ACR Appropriateness Criteria for Acute Onset of Flank Pain with Suspicion of Stone ...
Oct 1, 2016 - The American College of Radiology (ACR) has established appropriateness criteria to assist in the selection process. Procedures with a rating of 9 are considered most appropriate, and those with a rating of 1 least appropriate. These guidelines rate the suitability of computed ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1001/p575.html
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors for Fibromyalgia - Cochrane for Clinicians - ...
Oct 1, 2016 - SSRIs may have a small to moderate effect on pain (number needed to treat [NNT] = 10), global improvement (NNT = 7), and depression (NNT = 13) in patients with fibromyalgia, but the quality of evidence is very low because of bias and small studies. SSRIs do not reduce fatigue related to...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1001/p548.html
Is Direct Primary Care the Solution to Our Health Care Crisis? -- FPM
Oct 1, 2016 - While attempting to solve one problem, DPC may be exacerbating other serious problems in our health care system.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/0900/p10.html
AAFP Releases Position Paper on Preconception care - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Sep 15, 2016 - The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has released a position paper providing evidence-based recommendations that address reproductive health care.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0915/p508.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2016 - Atrial fibrillation is a supraventricular arrhythmia that adversely affects cardiac function and increases the risk of stroke. It is the most common arrhythmia and a major source of morbidity and mortality; its prevalence increases with age. Pulse rate is sensitive, but not specific, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0915/p442.html
Croup - Clinical Evidence Handbook - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2016 - What are the effects of treatments (dexamethasone or humidification) in children with mild and moderate to severe croup?
American Family Physician : Clinical Evidence Handbook
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0915/p476.html
CDC Releases Updated Guidelines for Postexposure Prophylaxis After Sexual, Injection ...
Sep 1, 2016 - Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) with anti-retroviral drugs to prevent transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) following sexual or injection drug use exposures (nonoccupational PEP or nPEP) is an essential intervention requiring a timely response. Updated guidelines from the ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0901/p392.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2016 - Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes patients to temporarily stop or decrease their breathing repeatedly during sleep. This results in fragmented, nonrestful sleep that can lead to symptoms such as morning headache and daytime sleepiness. Obstructive sleep apnea ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0901/p355.html
AAP Updates Recommendations for Routine Preventive Pediatric Health Care - Practice ...
Aug 15, 2016 - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated recommendations for preventive pediatric health care services, including evidence-based screenings and assessments that should be addressed at well-child visits. The recommendations are organized by age: infancy, early childhood, ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0815/p324.html
Increased Alignment in Preventive Services Recommendations for Children - Editorials - ...
Aug 15, 2016 - Increased alignment between preventive services recommendations from the two major physician specialty groups who care for children.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0815/p272.html
Treating Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: An Update - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2016 - Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy occurs in approximately 25% of patients with diabetes mellitus who are treated in the office setting and significantly affects quality of life. It typically causes burning pain, paresthesias, and numbness in a stocking-glove pattern that progresses...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0801/p227.html
Cardiomyopathy and Myocarditis in Competitive Athletes: Recommendations from the ...
Aug 1, 2016 - The American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) have provided recommendations regarding eligibility and disqualification of competitive athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities. This summary focuses on cardiomyopathy and myocarditis.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0801/p249.html
Preparticipation Screening for CVD in Competitive Athletes: Recommendations from the ...
Jul 15, 2016 - The American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) have provided recommendations regarding eligibility and disqualification of competitive athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p170.html
Current Concepts in Adult Acute Rhinosinusitis - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2016 - Acute rhinosinusitis is one of the most common conditions that physicians treat in ambulatory care. Most cases of acute rhinosinusitis are caused by viral upper respiratory infections. A meta-analysis based on individual patient data found that common clinical signs and symptoms were ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p97.html
Screening for Breast Cancer - Putting Prevention into Practice - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2016 - S.O. is a 47-year-old woman who presents to your office for a well-woman visit. She is healthy, takes no medications, and has no health concerns. She has never been diagnosed with breast cancer, nor have any of her first-degree relatives. Her digital mammography two years ago was ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p143.html
APA Updates Guidelines on Psychiatric Evaluation in Adults - Practice Guidelines - ...
Jul 1, 2016 - The American Psychiatric Association (APA) recently released the third edition of its guidelines on psychiatric evaluation of adults. The nine-part guideline has been updated based on new evidence identified since the previous edition was released in 2006.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0701/p62.html
Diagnosis and Management of Vertebral Compression Fractures - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2016 - Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are the most common complication of osteoporosis, affecting more than 700,000 Americans annually. Fracture risk increases with age, with four in 10 white women older than 50 years experiencing a hip, spine, or vertebral fracture in their lifetime. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0701/p44.html
Common Questions About Streptococcal Pharyngitis - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2016 - Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) infection causes 15% to 30% of sore throats in children and 5% to 15% in adults, and is more common in the late winter and early spring. The strongest independent predictors of GABHS pharyngitis are patient age of five to 15 years, absence of...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0701/p24.html
Blood Pressure Goal of 140 to 150 mm Hg Is Best for Patients with Diabetes - POEMs - ...
Jul 1, 2016 - Although most recent practice guidelines have relaxed the blood pressure goals for patients with diabetes, there are still a few holdouts that suggest aggressive treatment. This analysis shows that the ideal range for hypertension control in patients with diabetes is between 140 and 150...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0701/p59a.html
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Improving Function and Reducing Risk - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2016 - Cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive multidisciplinary program individually tailored to the needs of patients with cardiovascular disease. The overall goals focus on improving daily function and reducing cardiovascular risk factors. Cardiac rehabilitation includes interventions ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0701/p37.html
CDC Develops Guideline for Opioid Prescribing - Practice Guidelines - American Family ...
Jun 15, 2016 - A recently released guideline aims to establish patient-centered approaches to initiating, managing, and discontinuing opioid use. The recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasize the serious risks and harms associated with opioids.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0615/p1042.html
Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Chronic Opioid Therapy - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2016 - Evidence supports the use of opioids for treating acute pain. However, the evidence is limited for the use of chronic opioid therapy for chronic pain. Furthermore, the risks of chronic therapy are significant and may outweigh any potential benefits. When considering chronic opioid ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0615/p982.html
Using the CDC Guideline and Tools for Opioid Prescribing in Patients with Chronic Pain ...
Jun 15, 2016 - The new CDC guideline is intended to help clinicians decide whether and how to prescribe opioids for chronic pain; offer safer, more effective care for patients with chronic pain; improve clinician-patient communication; and prevent opioid use disorder and opioid-related overdose.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0615/p970.html
The Opioid Epidemic: AMA’s response - Editorials - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2016 - With Lembke article and opioid PG
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0615/p975.html
ACCP Releases Guideline for the Treatment of Unexplained Chronic Cough - Practice ...
Jun 1, 2016 - Persistent cough with an unknown etiology is difficult to treat and can significantly affect quality of life. Although the evidence for the diagnosis and treatment of adults with unexplained chronic cough is limited, the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) has released ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0601/p950.html
Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian Cancer - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2016 - Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecologic cancer. Less than one-half of patients survive for more than five years after diagnosis. Ovarian cancer affects women of all ages but is most commonly diagnosed after menopause. More than 75% of affected women are diagnosed at an advanced ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0601/p937.html
Hoarseness
Access the evidence-based clinical practice guideline on hoarseness (dysphonia) developed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and endorsed by the AAFP.
Family Physician |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/hoarseness.html
ADHD in Children and Adolescents
Access the AAFP-endorsed clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents.
Family Physician |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/ADHD.html
Tonsillectomy
tonsillectomy, pediatrics, otolaryngology, throat infection
Family Physician |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/tonsil.html