Emotional Intelligence: Five Ways to Have Better Interactions and Improve Your Work ...
Oct 1, 2020 - These simple tools can help you respond effectively when you feel emotionally hijacked by difficult people or circumstances.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p9.html
Building an Outdoor Urgent Care Clinic During a Pandemic: One Clinic's Experience -- FPM
Oct 1, 2020 - When an infectious disease outbreak strikes, an outdoor clinic can reduce the risk of transmission and conserve personal protective equipment.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p14.html
Alcohol Use Disorder: Pharmacologic Treatment Options - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - ...
Oct 1, 2020 - Acamprosate and naltrexone should be used as first-line agents for treatment of alcohol use disorder and are effective for reducing relapse rates. Agent selection should be based on comorbid conditions and adherence to the dosing regimen.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/od1.html
Roundtable Shows How to Square Off for Family Medicine
The Academy's all-virtual State Legislative Conference kicked off with a strong session recognizing big wins from three chapters -- and showing how these victories can be reproduced elsewhere.
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20201001itt-slcroundtable.html
Flu Shots and COVID-19: Gratitude During the Pandemic
Tochi Iroku-Malize, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., shares her experience from a flu shot clinic, writing in the Leader Voices blog that patients may be more interested in the influenza vaccine this fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20201001lv-flu.html
Treating Older Patients in the Pandemic Age
Tina Shenouda, M.D., M.B.A., explains how a senior-focused primary care practice faces the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in the FPs on the Front Lines blog.
AAFP News : FPs on the Front Lines: Meeting the Challenge | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/fpsonfrontlines/entry/20200918fl-geriatrics.html
Management of Hypertriglyceridemia: Common Questions and Answers - American Family ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Hypertriglyceridemia, defined as fasting serum triglyceride levels of 150 mg per dL or higher, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Severely elevated triglyceride levels (500 mg per dL or higher) increase the risk of pancreatitis. Common risk factors for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p347.html
Anaphylaxis: Recognition and Management - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2020 - Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening systemic reaction, normally occurring within one to two hours of exposure to an allergen. The incidence of anaphylaxis in the United States is 2.1 per 1,000 person-years. Most anaphylactic reactions occur outside the hospital setting. Urticaria, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p355.html
Basal Cell and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas: Diagnosis and Treatment - American ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Keratinocyte carcinoma, traditionally referred to as nonmelanoma skin cancer, includes basal cell and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and is the most common skin cancer malignancy found in humans. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends counseling about minimizing exposure ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p339.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
Diverticulitis: Predicting Which Patients with Acute Abdominal Pain Have the Disease - ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Is it possible to determine which patients with acute abdominal pain are likely to have diverticulitis and therefore do not require imaging?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p371.html
Fecal Microbiota Transplant Effective for Irritable Bowel Syndrome - POEMs - American ...
Sep 15, 2020 - This is the largest and best study to date of fecal microbiota transplant for irritable bowel syndrome —with impressive results.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p377.html
Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults - Putting ...
Sep 15, 2020 - M.S. is a 20-year-old man who presents for a preemployment physical examination. He states that he is single, has two or three drinks per month on social occasions, does not smoke, is sexually active, and does not use illicit drugs.
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p367.html
Do No (Financial) Harm
In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, Anita Ravi, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.H.P., examines why understanding and addressing patients' financial health is as important as caring for their physical and mental health.
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200911fp-financialhealth.html
Five keys to a happy career in medicine -- FPM
Doctors who need to make money at the expense of work boundaries and professional satisfaction are rarely happy. But prudent management of personal finances leads to a more satisfying career.
Family Practice Management : Quick Tips : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/physician_career_satisfaction.html
Aspirin after Acute Ischemic Stroke - Medicine by the Numbers - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2020 - Learn more about the effect of aspirin therapy given within 48 hours of acute ischemic stroke in reducing the risk of death, dependence, or recurrent stroke, and the chance of complete recovery.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/od2.html
Thyroid Nodules: Advances in Evaluation and Management - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2020 - Thyroid nodules can be detected by ultrasonography in up to 68% of the general population. They are typically benign and are often discovered incidentally. The primary goal of thyroid nodule evaluation is to determine whether it is malignant. After thyroid ultrasonography has been ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p298.html
Urinary Tract Infections in Young Children and Infants: Common Questions and Answers - ...
Sep 1, 2020 - Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in children and are associated with significant short- and long-term morbidity. They have a high recurrence rate and are associated with anatomic and functional abnormalities. The decision to test for UTI is based on risk factors and the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p278.html
Pneumonia - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on pneumonia and related issues, including community-acquired pneumonia, and nursing home care. This collection features AFP content on pneumonia and related issues, including community-acquired pneumonia, and nursing home care.
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=22
Placental Alpha Macroglobulin-1 (PartoSure) Immunoassay to Assess the Risk of ...
Sep 1, 2020 - Placental alpha macroglobulin-1 (PartoSure) is an immunoassay that measures the presence of placental alpha macroglobulin-1 (PAMG-1). PartoSure is used to assess the risk of spontaneous preterm birth and may be a useful adjunct to determine which patients with threatened preterm labor ...
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p269.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
Corticosteroids for Hospitalized Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia - Cochrane ...
Sep 1, 2020 - For adults hospitalized with severe CAP, the use of corticosteroids may reduce the likelihood of mortality.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p272.html
Effectiveness of PPAR Gamma Agonists in Preventing Recurrent Stroke and Other Vascular ...
Sep 1, 2020 - PPAR gamma agonists are probably effective in preventing recurrent stroke in people with previous stroke or TIA.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p271.html
Misoprostol Dosing for First-Trimester Abortion - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - American ...
Sep 1, 2020 - Vaginal, oral, and sublingual misoprostol in single doses of 600 to 800 mcg are equally effective for promoting completed abortion in patients with an incomplete first-trimester spontaneous abortion.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/od1.html
Congress Got a Shot of FP Expertise to Boost Immunizations
AAFP Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Stephanie Quinn talks about the AAFP's role in writing a new House bill to boost vaccine confidence, in part by recognizing the importance of the physician-patient relationship.
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20200901itt-vaccinebill.html