High Blood Pressure: ACC/AHA Releases Updated Guideline - Practice Guidelines - ...
Mar 15, 2018 - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated their guideline on the prevention, detection, evaluation, and treatment of high BP in adults. The ACC/AHA recommendations were based on a systematic review that addressed four questions ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0315/p413.html
Acne Vulgaris: Treatment Guidelines from the AAD - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Jun 1, 2017 - Acne vulgaris, which occurs in 50 million persons living in the United States, is associated with physical and psychological morbidity (e.g., scarring, poor self-image, depression) and results in more than $3 billion in direct costs annually. In addition, knowledge about its ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0601/p740.html
AAFP Updates Videos on Clinical Practice Guideline Process
The AAFP recently updated a video series explaining its clinical practice guideline development and assessment process.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20181003cpgvideos.html
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Updated Recommendations from the ATS and IDSA - Practice ...
Jul 15, 2020 - The American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently updated their recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0715/p121.html
JNC8 Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension in Adults - Practice Guidelines - ...
Oct 1, 2014 - Hypertension is one of the most important preventable contributors to disease and death in the United States, leading to myocardial infarction, stroke, and renal failure when it is not detected early and treated appropriately. The Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8) recently ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/1001/p503.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...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0515/p608.html
Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Guidelines from the American ...
Jul 1, 2021 - The American Thoracic Society published guidelines for pharmacologic management of COPD and long-term oxygen therapy for COPD and interstitial lung disease based on systematic reviews.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0700/p102.html
Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: Guidelines from the ...
Jul 1, 2021 - Run by May 2022; run with ATS and VA/DoD PGs; conflicts:
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0700/p100.html
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.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0615/p762.html
Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Guidelines from the VA/DoD - ...
Jul 1, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense published guidelines for the primary care management of COPD.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0700/p98.html
How Do Clinical Practice Guidelines Go Awry? - AFP Journal Club - American Family ...
Sep 15, 2012 - Many guidelines are dominated by recommendations from experts and are not based on sound clinical studies. The development of clinical practice guidelines needs to be transparent and devoid of commercial, financial, and political influences. Physicians should also be wary of outdated ...
American Family Physician : AFP Journal Club
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0915/p514.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Pyelonephritis in Women - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2011 - Acute pyelonephritis is a common bacterial infection of the renal pelvis and kidney most often seen in young adult women. History and physical examination are the most useful tools for diagnosis. Most patients have fever, although it may be absent early in the illness. Flank pain is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0901/p519.html
Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism: BMJ Rapid Recommendation - Practice Guidelines...
Sep 1, 2020 - Previous guidelines suggested that levothyroxine treatment may be appropriate with hypothyroid symptoms or a TSH level exceeding 10 mIU per L based on limited evidence. A recent large trial in older adults suggests that treatment shows no benefit in many areas and possible harm.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p316.html
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for High-Risk TIA and Minor Stroke: BMJ Rapid Recommendation ...
Sep 15, 2019 - Based on a recent randomized controlled trial followed by a systematic review, the BMJ and MAGIC group concluded that dual antiplatelet therapy use for a limited period after mild stroke is beneficial.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p378.html
Clinical Practice Guideline Manual
Clinical Practice Guideline Manual
Family Physician |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/cpg-manual.html
The Child With ADHD: Using the AAP Clinical Practice Guideline - American Family Physician
May 1, 2001 - The American Academy of Pediatrics developed an evidence-based clinical practice guideline that provides recommendations for the assessment and diagnosis of school-aged children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This guideline, the first of two guidelines to provide ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0501/p1803.html
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Learn about the principles followed for the development of AAFP clinical practice guidelines.
Family Physician |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/definitions/cpg.html
Cholesterol - Clinical Practice Guideline
Access the clinical practice guideline for treatment of cholesterol endorsed with qualifications by the AAFP.
Family Physician |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/cholesterol.html
Diagnosis of Venous Thromboembolism - Clinical Practice Guideline
Access the AAFP clinical practice guideline on Diagnosis of Venous Thromboembolism
Family Physician |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/venous-thromboembolism-diagnosis.html
Adult Sinusitis - Clinical Practice Guideline
Access the AAFP clinical practice guideline on adult sinusitis.
Family Physician |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/adult-sinusitis.html
Acute Otitis Externa - Clinical Practice Guideline
Access the AAFP-endorsed clinical practice guideline on acute otitis externa
Family Physician |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/acute-otitis-externa.html
Care of the Military Veteran: Selected Health Issues - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2019 - According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 18.2 million veterans were living in the United States in 2017, of whom 1.6 million were female. Less than one-half of all veterans receive care at a Veterans Health Administration or military treatment facility, leaving most to receive services from...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p544.html
United States Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use - Clinical Practice ...
Access the clinical practice guideline on United States Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, categorized by the AAFP with Affirmation of Value.
Family Physician |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/contraceptive-use.html
Colonoscopy Follow-up: U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer Updates ...
Mar 1, 2021 - Screening colonoscopy findings define the future risk of colorectal cancer and the need for repeat screening. The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer updated recommended follow-up intervals after screening colonoscopy in average-risk individuals.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p314.html
Managing Chronic Hypertension in Pregnant Women: ACOG Releases Updated Practice ...
Dec 15, 2019 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released an updated practice bulletin to outline diagnosis, effects on pregnancy outcomes, and approaches for management based on new evidence.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1215/p782.html