Search Results for Practice Guidelines -- AAFP

American Family Physician's annual collection of the top 20 research studies for primary care addresses a variety of topics with the potential to change practice.

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/content/top-poems.html

Top POEMs of 2019 Consistent with the Principles of the Choosing Wisely Campaign

American Family Physician's annual collection of the top 20 research studies for primary care addresses a variety of topics with the potential to change practice that are consistent with the Choosing Wisely Campaign..

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/content/top-poems/2019-cw.html

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Daily Research Briefs

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/content/covid-briefs.html

AFP's Top Articles

View the top 20 articles published in American Family Physician each year based on web views.

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/content/top-articles.html

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about AFP, the editorially-independent, peer-reviewed journal of the AAFP.

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/about/faqs.html

Publication Ethics

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/about/publication-ethics.html

Diversity

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in AFP

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/content/diversity.html

AFP Podcast Interviews and Videos

Collection of the interviews and videos from the AFP Podcast. The AFP Podcast is a discussion of the key evidence-based learning points from each issue of American Family Physician (AFP). Each episode includes brief summaries of articles and other features.

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/multimedia/podcast-interviews.html

USPSTF-Related Editorials and Tools

Selected editorial content related to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations.

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/content/uspstf.html

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Resources

List of coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for health care professionals.

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/content/covid.html

Systemic Racism and Health Disparities

The editors of several North American family medicine journals have come together to issue a call to action to confront systemic racism and eliminate health disparities to better serve patients and communities.

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/content/Racism_statement.html

Genomics Glossary

The genomics glossary from American Family Physician journal.

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/content/genomics-glossary.html

AFP Fellowship

American Family Physician is announcing a call for applications for the next Jay Siwek* Medical Editing Fellowship.

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/content/fellowship.html

American Family Physician Videos

American Family Physician video collection.

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/multimedia/videos.html

Department Collections

Search Department collections from past and current issues of AFP, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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Terms of Use

Terms of Use for AFP and FPM Websites

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Copyright

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Content

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AFP Podcast

The AFP Podcast is a discussion of the key evidence-based learning points from each issue of American Family Physician (AFP). Each episode includes brief summaries of articles and other features.

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https://www.aafp.org/journals/afp/multimedia/podcast.html

Contact AFP

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About AFP

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AFP Staff

Listing of AFP Staff Members

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Editorial Advisory Board

AFP Editorial Advisory Board

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Multimedia

Multimedia, including videos and AFP podcast.

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Staff History

Listing of AFP Past and Present Editors, Medical Editors, and Medical Editing Fellows

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Asthma: Updated Diagnosis and Management Recommendations from GINA - Practice ...

Jun 15, 2020 - The latest update to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines includes significant changes to treatment recommendations, especially a recommendation against using a short-acting beta2 agonists such as albuterol as sole therapy.

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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0615/p762.html

Anticoagulation in Older Adults - Lown Right Care: Reducing Overuse and Underuse - ...

Jun 15, 2020 - A collaboration between AFP and the Lown Institute promotes a vision of delivering health care that is based on the evidence, balanced in its approach, and focused on the patient.

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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0615/p748.html

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation: AAFP and Others Update Recommendations - Practice...

Jun 1, 2020 - The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)and others have published the 5th edition of the preparticipation physical evaluation monograph. Revisions include new mental health and transgender sections and expansion of the female athlete chapter.

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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0601/p692.html

Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation for Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive ...

Jun 1, 2020 - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by hyperinflation of the lungs, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Learn more about the benefits and harms of using noninvasive positive pressure ventilation for exacerbation of COPD.

American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0601/od1.html

FDA Issues Recall Alert for Metformin ER Products

The FDA is asking several pharmaceutical companies to voluntarily recall products containing extended-release formulations of metformin, a drug prescribed to millions of patients with type 2 diabetes.

AAFP News : Patient Care

https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20200601metforminrecall.html

Top 20 Research Studies of 2019 for Primary Care Physicians - American Family Physician

May 15, 2020 - In 2019, regular surveillance of 110 English-language research journals identified 254 studies that met the criteria to become POEMs (patient-oriented evidence that matters). Physician members of the Canadian Medical Association rated these POEMs for their relevance to patients in their...

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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0515/p608.html

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Adolescents: ACOG Management Recommendations - Practice ...

May 15, 2020 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has new recommendations and conclusions about menstrual bleeding disorders in adolescents.

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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0515/p633.html

Behavioral Health and Tobacco Cessation

Participate in the Office Champions Tobacco Cessation Behavioral Health project.

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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/care-resources/tobacco-and-nicotine/office-champions/behavioral-health-tobacco-cessation.html

Migraines in Children: Recommendations for Acute and Preventive Treatment - Practice ...

May 1, 2020 - Updated recommendations for the prevention and treatment of migraines in children and adolescents were recently published by the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society, and they are based on a systematic review of new evidence published between January 2003 and ...

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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0501/p569.html

Therapies for COPD Exacerbations in Adults - Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care ...

May 1, 2020 - What are the benefits and harms of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults?

American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0501/p557.html

Evidence Lacking on HBP Screening in Children, Adolescents

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force last week issued a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents.

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https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20200428uspstfhbp.html