A Primary Care Approach to the Patient with Claudication - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2000 - Peripheral arterial occlusive disease occurs in about 18 percent of persons over 70 years of age. Usually, patients who have this disease present with intermittent claudication with pain in the calf, thigh or buttock that is elicited by exertion and relieved with a few minutes of rest. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0215/p1027.html
Ectopic Pregnancy - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2000 - Ectopic pregnancy occurs at a rate of 19.7 cases per 1,000 pregnancies in North America and is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the first trimester. Greater awareness of risk factors and improved technology (biochemical markers and ultrasonography) allow ectopic pregnancy to be ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0215/p1080.html
Should Screening Techniques for Colorectal Cancer All Have an 'A' Recommendation? No: ...
May 15, 2017 - The AAFP will continue to evaluate different screening tests as more research becomes available, but currently can endorse only those options that have the strongest evidence that benefits exceed harms.
American Family Physician : Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0515/p618.html
Bridging Warfarin Before Colonoscopy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation - FPIN's ...
Apr 15, 2019 - A limited number of trials that examined the risk of temporary interruption of anticoagulation before a variety of procedures did not find a reduction in the risk of stroke, but they did show an increased risk of bleeding events and venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who were ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0415/p519.html
Delirium - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2003 - Delirium is characterized by an acute change in cognition and a disturbance of consciousness, usually resulting from an underlying medical condition or from medication or drug withdrawal. Delirium affects 10 to 30 percent of hospitalized patients with medical illness; more than 50 ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0301/p1027.html
Ocular Emergencies - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2007 - Prompt recognition and appropriate treatment of ocular emergencies are essential in the primary care setting when the outcome may depend on timely management. All ocular emergencies, including a penetrating globe injury, retinal detachment, central retinal artery occlusion, acute ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0915/p829.html
Family Medicine Tops the List in Osteopathic Match
Thirty-four percent of matches made during this year's final American Osteopathic Association Intern/Resident Registration Program Match were to family medicine residency programs.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20190220aoamatch.html
Cerebral Palsy: An Overview - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2006 - The presentation of cerebral palsy can be global mental and physical dysfunction or isolated disturbances in gait, cognition, growth, or sensation. It is the most common childhood physical disability and affects 2 to 2.5 children per 1,000 born in the United States. The differential ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0101/p91.html
The Role of Allergens in Asthma - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2007 - The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel guidelines for the management of asthma recommend that patients who require daily asthma medications have allergy testing for perennial indoor allergens and that, when triggers are found, exposure to allergens and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0901/p675.html
Peritonsillar Abscess: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2002 - Peritonsillar abscess, the most common deep infection of the head and neck that occurs in adults, is typically formed by a combination of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The presenting symptoms include fever, throat pain, and trismus. Ultrasonography and computed tomographic scanning ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0101/p93.html
A Practical Guide to Infant Oral Health - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2004 - Early childhood caries is the most common chronic disease in young children and may develop as soon as teeth erupt. Bacteria, predominately mutans streptococci, metabolize simple sugars to produce acid that demineralizes teeth, resulting in cavities. Physicians should examine children's...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1201/p2113.html
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2006 - Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are common, closely related vasculitic conditions that almost exclusively occur in patients older than 50 years. They may be manifestations of the same underlying disease and often coexist. Patients with polymyalgia rheumatica usually ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1101/p1547.html
Individual Behavioral Counseling for Smoking Cessation - Cochrane for Clinicians - ...
Jul 1, 2018 - Individual behavioral counseling conducted by a trained therapist provides some benefit when compared with brief counseling and support; however, this benefit is less pronounced in the context of pharmacotherapy.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0701/p21.html
Colorectal Cancer Screening: ACP Guidance Statements - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Aug 15, 2020 - The American College of Physicians developed a consensus statement for colorectal cancer screening of average-risk adults based on their review of six independent guidelines and supporting evidence.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p250.html
Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematossus - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2003 - Systemic lupus erythematosus is a multisystem inflammatory disease that is often difficult to diagnose. Before the diagnosis can be established, four of 11 clinical and laboratory criteria must be met. Antinuclear antibody titer is the primary laboratory test used to diagnose systemic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1201/p2179.html
Amiodarone: Guidelines for Use and Monitoring - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2003 - Amiodarone is a potent antiarrhythmic agent that is used to treat ventricular arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation. The drug prevents the recurrence of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and produces a modest reduction of sudden deaths in high-risk patients. Amiodarone is more ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1201/p2189.html
Administering COVID-19 Vaccines During Preparticipation Physical Examinations - Letters...
Oct 1, 2021 - ...including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), worked together with the White House COVID-19 Response Team to develop a consensus statement detailing the importance of COVID-19...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1000/p331a.html
Study: Misuse of Certain Nonopioid Analgesics on the Rise
Research suggests that as the number of prescriptions written for opioids has dropped, there has been a corresponding rise in the use of nonopioid medications such as gabapentin and baclofen to treat certain types of pain.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20200109nonopioidmeds.html
What Can a Scribe Do for You? -- FPM
Dec 1, 2020 - Evidence suggests that documentation support provided by scribes can help relieve physician burnout and increase practice productivity.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/1100/p17.html
ACP Provides Guidance on Nonsurgical Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Women - ...
Jun 1, 2015 - The American College of Physicians (ACP) has provided recommendations for nonsurgical treatment of UI in women. Treatment of UI is aimed at achieving, or at least improving, symptoms. It is deemed effective if it reduces the number of episodes by at least one-half.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0601/p801.html
Dietary Supplements for Osteoarthritis - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2008 - A large number of dietary supplements are promoted to patients with osteoarthritis and as many as one third of those patients have used a supplement to treat their condition. Glucosamine-containing supplements are among the most commonly used products for osteoarthritis. Although the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0115/p177.html
Denosumab No Better than Bisphosphonates for Preventing Fracture, and the Cost Is Much ...
Sep 15, 2020 - This meta-analysis found no evidence that the monoclonal antibody denosumab reduces the risk of fracture more than bisphosphonates.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p375a.html
OnabotulinumtoxinA Injections for Urge Incontinence - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - ...
Feb 1, 2018 - Detrusor muscle injections of onabotulinumtoxinA can be used to decrease the number of episodes of urinary incontinence in women for whom treatment with anticholinergic agents has been ineffective.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0201/od3.html
Bisphosphonates: Safety and Efficacy in the Treatment and Prevention of Osteoporosis - ...
May 1, 2000 - Osteoporosis affects more than 28 million Americans. With the advent of accessible and affordable diagnostic studies, awareness and recognition of this disease by patients and clinicians are growing. Osteoporotic fractures of the spine and hip are costly and associated with significant ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0501/p2731.html
Edoxaban (Savaysa) for the Prevention of Thromboembolic Events - STEPS - American ...
Apr 15, 2018 - Edoxaban is an alternative to warfarin and other oral anticoagulants for the prevention of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and for the treatment of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0415/p529.html
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Diagnosis and Management - American Family ...
Oct 1, 2010 - Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is an uncommon autosomal dominant disease that occurs in approximately one in 5,000 to 8,000 persons. This multisystem disorder can affect the nose, skin, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, liver, and brain. Epistaxis is the most common presenting ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1001/p785.html
Effectiveness of Pneumococcal Vaccines - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American Family ...
May 1, 2018 - The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23; Pneumovax 23) decreases the relative risk of community-acquired pneumonia in adults by 13%. The risk is reduced by 28% in the population that includes adults older than 65 years, those with lung disease, and those living in a ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0501/od3.html
Initiating Hormonal Contraception - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2006 - Most women can safely begin taking hormonal birth control products immediately after an office visit, at any point in the menstrual cycle. Because hormonal contraceptives do not accelerate cervical neoplasia or interfere with cervical cytology, women who have not had a recent ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0701/p105.html
Case Report: Consequences of Misdiagnosed Anal Cancer - Letters to the Editor - ...
Aug 1, 2021 - ...to afplet@aafp.org, or 11400 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy., Leawood, KS 66211-2680. Include your complete address, e-mail address, and telephone number. Letters should be fewer than 400 words and limited to six references, one table or figure, and three authors. Letters submitted for...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0800/p119.html
For Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Are Taking a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist, an ...
Oct 1, 2021 - This propensity score–matched analysis (not funded by industry) concluded that an SGLT2 inhibitor is preferred over a sulfonylurea for patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist, with favorable effects on the likelihood of hospitalization for ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1000/p424.html
Family Medicine Reaches New High in 2018 NRMP Match
Results from the 2018 National Resident Matching Program show family medicine residency programs gained ground for the ninth straight year.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20180316match.html
Travel Medicine: Helping Patients Prepare for Trips Abroad - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 1998 - One third of persons who travel abroad experience a travel-related illness, usually diarrhea or an upper respiratory infection. The risk of travelers' diarrhea can be reduced by eating only freshly prepared, hot foods. Combination therapy with a single dose of ofloxacin plus loperamide ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0801/p383.html
Health Equity in Preventive Services: The Role of Primary Care - Editorials - American ...
Sep 1, 2020 - Groups that are least likely to receive preventive screening or to have timely, high-quality follow-up include those with limited or no health insurance, limited education and literacy, and no regular source of care, as well as those who are subject to discrimination based on racial, ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p264.html
Methadone Treatment for Pain States - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2005 - Methadone is a synthetic opioid with potent analgesic effects. Although it is associated commonly with the treatment of opioid addiction, it may be prescribed by licensed family physicians for analgesia. Methadone's unique pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics make it a valuable option ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0401/p1353.html
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family...
Aug 15, 2010 - Pulmonary arterial hypertension is defined as a mean pulmonary arterial pressure greater than 25 mm Hg at rest or 30 mm Hg during physical activity. Pulmonary arterial hypertension is classified into subgroups, including idiopathic, heritable, and pulmonary arterial hypertension ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0815/p370.html
Pet-Related Infections - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2007 - Human contact with cats, dogs, and other pets results in several million infections each year in the United States, ranging from self-limited skin conditions to life-threatening systemic illnesses. Toxoplasmosis is one of the most common pet-related parasitic infections. Although ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1101/p1314.html
Why Family Medicine?
Learn why family medicine is such an important audience to reach as part of engaging with the AAFP.
About AAFP : Engage With Us
https://www.aafp.org/about/engage/engage-with-aafp/why-family-medicine.html
High-Altitude Medicine - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 1998 - As more people enjoy the outdoors, high-altitude illness is increasingly becoming a problem that family physicians across the country must treat. High-altitude illness, which usually occurs at altitudes of over 1,500 m (4,921 ft), is caused primarily by hypoxia but is compounded by cold...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0415/p1907.html
The Problem With Patient Satisfaction Scores -- FPM
Feb 1, 2016 - Scoring of individual physicians is becoming more widespread. Here’s how to improve the process.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/0100/p23.html
Late Pregnancy Bleeding - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2007 - Effective management of vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy requires recognition of potentially serious conditions, including placenta previa, placental abruption, and vasa previa. Placenta previa is commonly diagnosed on routine ultrasonography before 20 weeks' gestation, but in nearly ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0415/p1199.html
Case Report: Chest-Wall Lump Yields a Surprising Diagnosis - Letters to the Editor - ...
Apr 1, 2021 - ...to afplet@aafp.org, or 11400 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy., Leawood, KS 66211-2680. Include your complete address, e-mail address, and telephone number. Letters should be fewer than 400 words and limited to six references, one table or figure, and three authors. Letters submitted for...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0401/p393.html
Flash Continuous Glucose Monitoring (FreeStyle Libre 14-Day System) for Self-Management...
Jun 1, 2021 - The use of FreeStyle Libre increases time in euglycemic range and decreases hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic time and events in adults with type 1 diabetes.
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p688.html
Atypical Pathogens and Challenges in Community-Acquired Pneumonia - American Family ...
Apr 1, 2004 - Atypical organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Legionella pneumophila are implicated in up to 40 percent of cases of community-acquired pneumonia. Antibiotic treatment is empiric and includes coverage for both typical and atypical organisms. Doxycycline, a ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0401/p1699.html
Family Medicine Groups Join Call for Another Virtual Match
The AAFP and other family medicine organizations have issued recommendations for the 2021-22 Match cycle, including direction regarding virtual interviews, and the Academy has several resources to assist in the process.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20210709match2022.html
Newborn Circumcision Techniques and Medical Ethics - Letters to the Editor - American ...
Jan 15, 2021 - ...are virtually always treatable and are relatively uncommon in boys regardless of circumcision status. The cited report suggests that the number of circumcisions needed to prevent one (likely treatable) UTI is approximately 100. Penile cancer is one of the rarest malignancies for...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0115/p69.html
Additional Differential Diagnosis for Adult Hip Pain - Letters to the Editor - American...
Jul 1, 2021 - ...applaud Dr. Chamberlain for the outstanding review of the evaluation and differential diagnosis of hip pain. We have found that many family medicine residents are uncomfortable with the evaluation and examination of hip pathology. Dr. Chamberlain did an excellent job delineating...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0700/p9.html
Chronic Vulvovaginal Candidiasis - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2001 - Frequently ignored by the medical community, chronic vulvovaginal symptoms are relatively common and can frustrating for patients and physicians. Establishing a proper diagnosis will lay the foundation for an effective therapeutic therapeutic plan. Fungal cultures are an important ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0215/p697.html
Metabolic Syndrome: Time for Action - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2004 - The constellation of dyslipidemia (hypertriglyceridemia and low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol), elevated blood pressure, impaired glucose tolerance, and central obesity is identified now as metabolic syndrome, also called syndrome X. Soon, metabolic syndrome will ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0615/p2875.html
The Female Athlete Triad: Recommendations for Management - Editorials - American Family...
Apr 15, 2018 - Family physicians should be familiar with recommendations regarding the female athlete triad, because prevention and early intervention can significantly reduce morbidity from this disorder.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0415/p499.html
Aminoglycosides: A Practical Review - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 1998 - Aminoglycosides are potent bactericidal antibiotics that act by creating fissures in the outer membrane of the bacterial cell. They are particularly active against aerobic, gram-negative bacteria and act synergistically against certain gram-positive organisms. Gentamicin is the most ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/1115/p1811.html