Cholesterol - Clinical Practice Guideline
Access the clinical practice guideline for treatment of cholesterol endorsed with qualifications by the AAFP.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/cholesterol.html
Adult Sinusitis - Clinical Practice Guideline
Access the AAFP clinical practice guideline on adult sinusitis.
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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
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/acute-otitis-externa.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
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
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 Physicians should also be wary of outdated ...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
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
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
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
Management of Atrial Fibrillation: Updated Guidance from the AHA, ACC, and HRS - ...
Jan 15, 2020 - This guideline on atrial fibrillation (AF) management from the American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Cardiology (ACC), and Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) is an update of the 2014 version and is based on new evidence from clinical trials and the U.S. Food and Drug ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0115/p123.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
Chronic Kidney Disease: Evaluation and Treatment Guidelines from the VA/DoD - Practice ...
Sep 15, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense have updated recommendations for evaluation and treatment of chronic kidney disease.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p378.html
Clinical Practice Guideline Manual
Clinical Practice Guideline Manual
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/cpg-manual.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
ASCO and AUA Release Guideline on Prostate Cancer Chemoprevention with 5-Alpha ...
Jan 1, 2010 - The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and American Urological Association (AUA) developed a practice guideline on the benefits and harms of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for prevention of prostate cancer.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0101/p76.html
Top 20 Research Studies of 2018 for Primary Care Physicians - American Family Physician
May 1, 2019 - In 2018, through regular surveillance of more than 110 English-language research journals, 255 research studies met the criteria to become POEMs (patient-oriented evidence that matters). Using a validated tool, physician members of the Canadian Medical Association rated these POEMs for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0501/p565.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.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/definitions/cpg.html
Diagnosis of Venous Thromboembolism - Clinical Practice Guideline
Access the AAFP clinical practice guideline on Diagnosis of Venous Thromboembolism
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/venous-thromboembolism-diagnosis.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.
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20181003cpgvideos.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.
|AAFP Policies and Recommendations
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/contraceptive-use.html
Accidental Hypothermia: Guidelines from the Wilderness Medical Society - Practice ...
Nov 1, 2020 - The Wilderness Medical Society has published an updated guideline on treating accidental hypothermia outside of hospitals, including a staging classification system based on clinical observation.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p571.html
Influenza Vaccination: Updated 2020-2021 Recommendations from ACIP - Practice ...
Oct 15, 2020 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released its recommendations for routine influenza vaccination in the 2020–2021 season.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p505.html
ACC/AHA Release Updated Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce ASCVD...
Aug 15, 2014 - The Blood Cholesterol Expert Panel from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) issued an updated evidence-based guideline in 2013 that addresses the use of fixed doses of cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins) to reduce the risk of ASCVD in ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0815/p260.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