Ambulatory Blood Pressure Important for Decision-Making About Treatment - POEMs - ...
Oct 15, 2018 - This study supports the guidelines recommending that treatment decisions be based on ambulatory blood pressure measurements rather than in-office blood pressure results. The difference between the two measurements in this cohort was 19/11 mm Hg, which is enough to change the decision to...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1015/od5.html
New Report Shows U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Worsen
A new report from Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation confirms that, with obesity rates for 2017 topping 35 percent of adults in seven states, obesity continues to be a significant health problem in the United States.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20181015obesityrpt.html
AAFP News - Oct 15, 2018 - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2018 - Selected policy and health issues news briefs from AAFP News.
American Family Physician : AAFP News: AFP Edition
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1015/p476.html
Solo FP Finds Fulfillment Serving Rural Patients, Community
Solo family physician Scott Anzalone, M.D., knows the joys and frustrations of practicing in a rural community where it's not unheard of for a patient to stop by his house to have a laceration sewn up.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20181003ruralanzalone.html
Anemia in Older Adults - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2018 - Anemia is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in older adults. Diagnostic cutoff values for defining anemia vary with age, sex, and possibly race. Anemia is often asymptomatic and discovered incidentally on laboratory testing. Patients may present with symptoms related to ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1001/p437.html
Researchers Test EHR Tools That Document Social Determinants
New research published in Annals of Family Medicine analyzes use of an electronic health record-based tool for documenting social determinants of health in three community health centers.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20180919ehrsdoh.html
Breastfeeding: Common Questions and Answers - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2018 - All major health organizations recommend breastfeeding as the optimal source of infant nutrition, with exclusive breastfeeding recommended for the first six months of life. After six months, complementary foods may be introduced. Most organizations recommend breastfeeding for at least ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0915/p368.html
Hemolytic Anemia: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2018 - Hemolytic anemia is defined by the premature destruction of red blood cells, and can be chronic or life-threatening. It should be part of the differential diagnosis for any normocytic or macrocytic anemia. Hemolysis may occur intravascularly, extravascularly in the reticuloendothelial ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0915/p354.html
Well-Child Visits for Infants and Young Children - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2018 - The well-child visit allows for comprehensive assessment of a child and the opportunity for further evaluation if abnormalities are detected. A complete history during the well-child visit includes information about birth history; prior screenings; diet; sleep; dental care; and medical,...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0915/p347.html
Screening for Cardiovascular Disease Risk with Electrocardiography - Putting Prevention...
Sep 15, 2018 - A 55-year-old man presents for an annual visit. He has no history of hypertension, cardiovascular disease (CVD), or diabetes mellitus; has never smoked; and has no family history of CVD. His lipid panel results from one year ago were normal, and he has no current symptoms of CVD.
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0915/p375.html
Screening for Cardiovascular Disease Risk with Electrocardiography: Recommendation ...
Sep 15, 2018 - The USPSTF recommends against screening with resting or exercise electrocardiography (ECG) to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events in asymptomatic adults at low risk of CVD events.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0915/od1.html
Consider Cardiovascular Risk Factors Before Prescribing Triptans for Migraine - Letters...
Sep 15, 2018 - ...triptans include, but are not limited to, peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and uncontrolled hypertension. A 2004 American Headache Society consensus statement noted that the cardiovascular risk for triptans is relatively small, with...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0915/p342.html
Study: U.S. Patients Pay Higher Rx Costs, Get Fewer Days of Therapy
Americans spend about 200 percent more per capita on primary care prescription drugs than do patients in 10 comparable countries, according to a recent study, but receive fewer days of therapy.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20180914rxpricestudy.html
Intensive Blood Pressure Control: Too Close for Comfort?
New research suggests that in older patients with hypertension, aggressively treating blood pressure levels may significantly increase the risk of falls and fainting.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20180912htntxfalls.html
Blood Pressure Targets for Patients with Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease - ...
Sep 1, 2018 - Achieving a target BP of 135/85 mm Hg or less does not decrease the risk of total cardiovascular events vs. treating to a target of 140 to 160/90 to 100 mm Hg. Further, treating to the lower BP target does not improve total mortality, cardiovascular mortality, or serious adverse effects.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0901/p276.html
Feed Thickener for Newborn Infants with Gastroesophageal Reflux - Cochrane for ...
Sep 1, 2018 - Feed thickeners decrease the number of reflux episodes in full-term formula-fed infants. Additionally, full-term formula-fed infants with GER who are given thickeners are more than twice as likely to be asymptomatic compared with infants not receiving thickeners at one to eight weeks of...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0901/p275.html
Radon: A Leading Environmental Cause of Lung Cancer - Editorials - American Family ...
Sep 1, 2018 - Protracted exposure to radon is the leading environmental cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Family physicians play a key role in informing patients about the health risks.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0901/p280.html
Women's Health Council Asks for FP Survey Participants
The Council on Patient Safety in Women's Health Care is asking family physicians to complete its quick survey to inform new resources for its patient safety bundles.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20180827womenshealth.html
Enhance Racial Disparities Training, Say Primary Care Residents
Researchers surveyed primary care residents to determine their awareness of racial disparities in diabetes and how prepared they feel to discuss these disparities with patients.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20180824residentsdiabetes.html
Interventions to Prevent Falls and Fractures in Community-Dwelling Older Adults - ...
Aug 15, 2018 - Mr. and Mrs. J. present to your office for their annual wellness visits. He is 75 years of age, has well-controlled hypertension, does not smoke, and has a body mass index (BMI) of 26 kg per m2. He recently fell while walking from his home to a neighborhood barbeque.
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0815/p253.html
Epistaxis: Outpatient Management - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2018 - Epistaxis is a common emergency encountered by primary care physicians. Up to 60% of the general population experience epistaxis, and 6% seek medical attention for it. More than 90% of cases arise from the anterior nasal circulation, and most treatments can be easily performed in the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0815/p240.html
Identifying Patients with Headache Who Are at Risk of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - ...
Aug 15, 2018 - When is urgent imaging warranted in patients presenting with sudden, severe, nontraumatic headache and normal findings on a neurologic examination?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0815/p256.html
Solitary Ulcerated Lesion on the Arm - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2018 - A man presented with nevi on his back and a nontender, ulcerated lesion on his upper arm that was heterogenous in color with irregular borders.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0815/p251.html
Systolic Blood Pressure of At Least 140 mm Hg Best Place to Begin Treatment - POEMs - ...
Aug 15, 2018 - Beginning antihypertensive treatment when the systolic blood pressure is greater than 140 mm Hg delays death and prevents major cardiovascular events in some persons without preexisting heart disease; in patients with existing heart disease, it prevents further events, but does not ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0815/p249.html
Rheumatologic Tests: A Primer for Family Physicians - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2018 - Patients with a suspected connective tissue disorder should undergo serologic testing to confirm the diagnosis and, in some cases, to monitor disease activity and predict flares. Patients with suspected systemic lupus erythematosus should be tested for antinuclear antibodies. However, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0801/p164.html
Type 1 Diabetes: Management Strategies - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2018 - There is considerable benefit of tight glucose control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Tight blood glucose control dramatically decreases the incidence of microvascular and macrovascular complications. Although glycemic goals should be individualized, most nonpregnant adults ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0801/p154.html
Chronic Nonallergic Rhinitis - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2018 - Chronic nonallergic rhinitis encompasses a group of rhinitis subtypes without allergic or infectious etiologies. Although chronic nonallergic rhinitis represents about one-fourth of rhinitis cases and impacts 20 to 30 million patients in the United States, its pathophysiology is unclear...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0801/p171.html
Food Insecurity: How You Can Help Your Patients - Editorials - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2018 - Physicians can improve the health of patients who experience food insecurity by following the SEARCH (screen, educate, adjust, recognize, connect, help) mnemonic and by using the resources outlined in this article.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0801/p143.html
Quality Measures: How to Get Them Right -- FPM
Aug 1, 2018 - Pay-for-performance programs have produced disappointing results. Fewer and more appropriate, evidence-based quality measures could help.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0700/p23.html
Diabetes: ADA Releases Revised Position Statement on Standards of Medical Care - ...
Aug 1, 2018 - Because the evidence regarding medical care for persons with diabetes mellitus continues to evolve, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) annually updates its standards. In addition, starting in 2018, the ADA will also periodically update its guidance online if warranted.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0801/p187.html
Study Examines Role of Various Factors in Hearing Aid Use
A new study examines the socioeconomic factors that determine whether a person with hearing loss owns or uses hearing aids, while recent legislation aims to make it easier for people to afford these types of devices.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20180801hearingaids.html
ICD-10 coding for patients with hypertension and heart failure
Here’s how to code for heart failure when it is not caused by your patient’s hypertension.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/hypertension_heart_failure.html
FDA Issues Recall Alert for Some Drugs Containing Valsartan
The FDA recently issued multiple safety alerts announcing voluntary recalls of drug products containing the active ingredient valsartan from a specific supply source.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20180725valsartan.html
Stimulant and Designer Drug Use: Primary Care Management - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2018 - Approximately 10% of the U.S. population 12 years and older reported using illicit substances in 2015. This article reviews the clinical effects and treatment of persons who use cocaine, methamphetamines, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), synthetic cannabinoids, and synthetic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0715/p85.html
Top POEMs of 2017 Consistent with the Principles of the Choosing Wisely Campaign - ...
Jul 15, 2018 - This article discusses the POEMs (patient-oriented evidence that matters) of 2017 judged to be most consistent with the principles of the Choosing Wisely campaign. A POEM is a synopsis of a research study that reports patient-oriented outcomes, such as improvement in symptoms, quality ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0715/p93.html
Lower Extremity Erythema - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2018 - A man who lived a hermit lifestyle presented with an open eschar over the left medial malleolus.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0715/p107.html
AAFP News - Jul 15, 2018 - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2018 - Selected policy and health issues news briefs from AAFP News.
American Family Physician : AAFP News: AFP Edition
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0715/p78.html
Insufficient Evidence on CVD-related Screening, Risk Assessment
On July 10, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released two final recommendation statements and accompanying final evidence reviews related to screening for cardiovascular disease using the ankle-brachial index and other nontraditional risk factors.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/0180711uspstfcvdscreen.html
Nebulized Hypertonic Saline for Bronchiolitis - Medicine by the Numbers - American ...
Jul 1, 2018 - Despite reported benefits associated with the use of hypertonic saline for bronchiolitis, we have chosen a yellow recommendation because the more recent trials and systematic reviews have shown either much smaller effect size or no benefit at all compared with the older trials. Learn more.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0701/p23.html
Yes, There's a Doctor on Board -- and She's a Family Physician
Kim Yu, M.D., writes that two in-flight emergencies during an international flight taught her important lessons about teamwork, collaboration and communication.
AAFP News : As We See It: Voices From the AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/news/opinion/20180614guested-yu.html
Study: High-deductible Plans May Impede Preventive Care
A recent study found that individuals with high-deductible health plans but no health savings accounts are less likely to see primary care physicians, receive preventive care or seek subspecialty services.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20180612hdhpstudy.html
USPSTF: Screen All Adults for Unhealthy Alcohol Use
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force this week issued a draft recommendation statement calling for primary care clinicians to screen all adults for unhealthy alcohol use and provide brief behavioral counseling to those with a positive screening result.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20180608uspstfdraftalcohol.html
Diets for Health: Goals and Guidelines - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2018 - Diet is the single most significant risk factor for disability and premature death. Patients and physicians often have difficulty staying abreast of diet trends, many of which focus primarily on weight loss rather than nutrition and health. Recommending an eating style can help patients...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0601/p721.html
Coding & Documentation - May-Jun 2018 -- FPM
Jun 1, 2018 - ICD-10 coding for hypertension and diabetes | Physician certification of diabetic shoes | Umbilical cauterization
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0500/p33.html
Developing Standing Orders to Help Your Team Work to the Highest Level -- FPM
Jun 1, 2018 - Use this seven-step plan to create protocols that improve efficiency and reduce physician workloads.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0500/p13.html
Deprescribing Unnecessary Medications: A Four-Part Process -- FPM
Jun 1, 2018 - With too many patients taking too many unnecessary medications, deprescribing has become a required skill for primary care physicians. Here’s how to go about it.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0500/p28.html
Ruling Out Pulmonary Embolism in the Primary Care Setting - Point-of-Care Guides - ...
Jun 1, 2018 - What is the best approach to evaluate patients with suspected pulmonary embolism in the outpatient, primary care setting?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0601/p750.html
HealthLandscape Introduces Population Health Profiler
HealthLandscape, an innovation the AAFP acquired in 2014, has released its new Community Vital Signs Population Health Profiler, a free tool that could be incredibly helpful for family physicians.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20180529pophealthprofiler.html
How to document newly diagnosed hypertension
If a patient’s elevated blood pressure has developed into hypertension, your documentation should clearly describe the basis for the new diagnosis.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/properly_documenting_hypertension.html
Spread the Word on May 22: FPs Treat Body and Mind
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. AAFP President Michael Munger, M.D., invites FPs to join a National Day of Action to let people know that when they need help, their family physician is a good place to start.
AAFP News : As We See It: Voices From the AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/news/opinion/20180511prezmsg.html
Top 20 Research Studies of 2017 for Primary Care Physicians - American Family Physician
May 1, 2018 - Based on systematic surveillance of more than 110 medical journals, 247 studies met criteria as POEMs (patient-oriented evidence that matters) in 2017. Members of the Canadian Medical Association identified 20 of these POEMs as most relevant to practice. This article reviews the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0501/p581.html
Obesity in Pregnancy: Risks and Management - Editorials - American Family Physician
May 1, 2018 - As obesity becomes more common, it is important for all maternity care clinicians to understand the risks and associated management of obesity in pregnancy. Elevated prepregnancy weight increases the absolute risk of many adverse fetal and maternal outcomes.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0501/p559.html
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease - Implementing AHRQ Effective Health ...
May 1, 2018 - What is the effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on cardiovascular outcomes?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0501/p562.html
Poststreptococcal Illness: Recognition and Management - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2018 - Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus can cause several postinfectious, nonsuppurative immune- mediated diseases including acute rheumatic fever, poststreptococcal reactive arthritis, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders, and poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. Except for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0415/p517.html
Screening and Management of High BP in Children and Adolescents: An Updated Guideline ...
Apr 15, 2018 - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) previously published guidance on screening for and managing high blood pressure (BP) in children and adolescents in 2004. An updated guideline was released by the AAP to address increased interest in childhood hypertension (HTN) and an updated ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0415/p543.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
AAP Hypertension Guideline Garners AAFP Affirmation of Value
The AAFP recently gave its affirmation of value designation to the American Academy of Pediatrics' guideline on screening for and managing high blood pressure in children and adolescents.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20180404aaphtnguideaffirm.html
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Common Questions About Diagnosis and Management - American Family...
Apr 1, 2018 - Rheumatoid arthritis is the most commonly diagnosed systemic inflammatory arthritis, with a lifetime prevalence of up to 1% worldwide. Women, smokers, and those with a family history of the disease are most often affected. Rheumatoid arthritis should be considered if there is at least ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0401/p455.html
Diagnosis Coding for Value-Based Payment: A Quick Reference Tool -- FPM
Apr 1, 2018 - Use this cheat sheet to identify diagnosis codes that are weighted for risk adjustment.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0300/p26.html
Is Your Diagnosis Coding Ready for Risk Adjustment? -- FPM
Apr 1, 2018 - As payment models change, diagnosis coding is more important than ever. Here’s how to be sure your codes capture your patients’ severity of illness.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0300/p21.html
It's Time to Go RAFing -- FPM
Apr 1, 2018 - What you don’t know about risk-adjustment factor scores could cost you.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0300/p5.html
Syncope Evaluation and Treatment Guidelines from ACC, AHA, and HRS - Practice ...
Apr 1, 2018 - The American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), and Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) have released guidelines to assist physicians in evaluating and treating syncope.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0401/p478.html
A Team-Based Care Model That Improves Job Satisfaction -- FPM
Apr 1, 2018 - Expanding the role of medical assistants to better support providers can improve not only traditional outcomes but also job satisfaction.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0300/p6.html
Coding & Documentation - Mar-Apr 2018 -- FPM
Apr 1, 2018 - Time spent on chronic care management vs. time spent on E/M services | ICD-10 coding for bug bites | Billing for palliative care visits
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0300/p41.html
High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents - Clinical Practice Guideline
Access the American Academy of Family Physician's endorsement of guidelines for high blood pressure in children and adolescents.
Family Physician |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/hbp-child.html
Want to Solve Problems in Public Health? Here's How
Family physician Stewart Decker, M.D., is getting his master's degree in public health and wants you to come along for the ride. In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, he shares what he's learned so far.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180316fp-mph1.html
Stable Coronary Artery Disease: Treatment - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2018 - Stable coronary artery disease refers to a reversible supply/demand mismatch related to ischemia, a history of myocardial infarction, or the presence of plaque documented by catheterization or computed tomography angiography. Patients are considered stable if they are asymptomatic or ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0315/p376.html
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
ACC/AHA Hypertension Guideline: What Is New? What Do We Do? - Editorials - American ...
Mar 15, 2018 - Choosing a threshold and target for treatment should be based on the science supporting CVD risk reduction, while considering the benefits and harms in individual patient circumstances and respecting patient choice.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0315/p372.html
Lesinurad (Zurampic) for Gout - STEPS - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2018 - Lesinurad taken in addition to a xanthine oxidase inhibitor reduces serum uric acid levels. However, it does not reduce the likelihood of experiencing a gout flare-up or completely resolving tophi.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0315/p374.html
AAFP News - Mar 15, 2018 - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2018 - Selected policy and health issues news briefs from AAFP News.
American Family Physician : AAFP News: AFP Edition
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0315/p368.html
Medical Aid in Dying - Curbside Consultation - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2018 - Requests for hastened death are not unusual from patients with life-limiting illness, and many primary care physicians encounter these requests over the course of their career. Medical aid in dying is the practice of a physician providing a competent, terminally ill patient—at the ...
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0301/p339.html
Coding: ICD-10 -- FPM Toolbox
Feb 23, 2018 - Download FPM's coding guides and cheat sheets to help you understand ICD-10 coding and select the right codes.
Family Practice Management : FPM Toolbox : Coding: ICD-10
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolType.htm?toolTypeId=30
Acute Migraine Headache: Treatment Strategies - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2018 - Migraine is a primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent attacks. Acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, triptans, antiemetics, ergot alkaloids, and combination analgesics have evidence supporting their effectiveness in the treatment of migraine. Acetaminophen ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0215/p243.html
Vitamin D Screening and Supplementation in Community-Dwelling Adults: Common Questions ...
Feb 15, 2018 - Measurement of vitamin D levels and supplementation with oral vitamin D have become commonplace, although clinical trials have not demonstrated health benefits. The usefulness of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels to assess adequate exposure to vitamin D is hampered by variations in ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0215/p254.html
Beta Blockers Compared with Other Drug Options for the Treatment of Hypertension - ...
Feb 1, 2018 - Although beta blockers seem to have a positive impact on patient-oriented evidence that matters in patients with hypertension, they appear to be inferior when compared with other medications.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0201/od1.html
Effectiveness of ACL Injury Prevention Programs - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American ...
Feb 1, 2018 - ACL injury prevention programs reduce the incidence of ACL injuries by at least 50% in a variety of sports, and should be used for all athletes. There is no evidence that any particular prevention program or component is superior.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0201/od2.html
Coding & Documentation - Jan-Feb 2018 -- FPM
Feb 1, 2018 - Reciprocal billing during extended absences | ICD-10 coding for accidents without injury | Removal of impacted cerumen
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0100/p33.html
Evidence Poses a Challenge to Imaging Standards in the Diagnosis of Pneumonia - Letters...
Feb 1, 2018 - ...Next: Beta Blockers Compared with Other Drug Options for the Treatment of Hypertension View the full table of contents >> Home / Journals / afp / Vol. 97/No. 3(February 1, 2018) / Evidence Poses a Challenge to Imaging Standards in the Diagnosis of Pneumonia...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0201/p158.html
Nebivolol/Valsartan (Byvalson) for Hypertension - STEPS - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2018 - Nebivolol/valsartan is an option for the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed or poorly controlled hypertension. Although it offers a new beta-blocker option, no research has demonstrated its benefit over existing treatments.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0115/p124.html
Noninfectious Penile Lesions - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2018 - Noninfectious penile lesions are classified by clinical presentation as papulosquamous (e.g., psoriasis), inflammatory (e.g., lichen sclerosus, lichen nitidus, lichen planus), vascular (e.g., angiokeratomas), or neoplastic (e.g., carcinoma in situ, invasive squamous cell carcinoma). ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0115/p102.html
Abrupt Onset of a Tender Rash on the Upper and Lower Extremities - Photo Quiz - ...
Jan 15, 2018 - ...Previous: Nebivolol/Valsartan (Byvalson) for Hypertension Next: H. pylori Infection: ACG Updates Treatment Recommendations View the full table of contents >> Home / Journals / afp / Vol. 97/No. 2(January 15, 2018) / Photo Quiz: Abrupt Onset of a Tender Rash on the Upper and...
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0115/p129.html
Screening for Preeclampsia: Recommendation Statement - U.S. Preventive Services Task ...
Jan 15, 2018 - The USPSTF recommends screening for preeclampsia in pregnant women with blood pressure measurements throughout pregnancy.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0115/od1.html
Screening for Preeclampsia - Putting Prevention into Practice - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2018 - A 28-year-old white woman comes to your clinic for prenatal care reporting a new-onset severe headache. She is currently pregnant with twins at an estimated gestational age of 22 weeks. Her obstetric history is significant for one previous term singleton vaginal delivery at 24 years of ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0115/p117.html
AAFP News - Jan 15, 2018 - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2018 - Selected policy and health issues news briefs from AAFP News.
American Family Physician : AAFP News: AFP Edition
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0115/p72.html
AAFP Delivers Useful Clinical Resources for 2018
The AAFP offered a wide range of clinical recommendations and resources throughout 2017 -- including practice guidelines, immunization guidance and preventive services recommendations -- that members can use in 2018 and beyond.
AAFP News : Member Resources and Tools for 2018
https://www.aafp.org/news/resources-tools-2018/20180103yir-clinical.html
Ear Pain: Diagnosing Common and Uncommon Causes - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2018 - Otalgia (ear pain) is a common presentation in the primary care setting with many diverse causes. Pain that originates from the ear is called primary otalgia, and the most common causes are otitis media and otitis externa. Examination of the ear usually reveals abnormal findings in ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0101/p20.html
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Outpatient Insulin Management - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2018 - In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin may be used to augment therapy with oral glycemic medications or as insulin replacement therapy. The American Diabetes Association suggests the use of long-acting (basal) insulin to augment therapy with one or two oral agents or one ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0101/p29.html
Intensive Blood Pressure Control in Older Patients Can Decrease Renal Function - POEMs ...
Jan 1, 2018 - In this post-hoc analysis of the previously published SPRINT trial, lowering the systolic blood pressure of patients who are at increased risk of cardiovascular events (average age = 66 years) will decrease their risk of cardiovascular disease but increase their likelihood of developing...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0101/p54.html
Chronic Kidney Disease: Detection and Evaluation - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2017 - Chronic kidney disease affects 47 million people in the United States and is associated with significant health care costs, morbidity, and mortality. Because this disease can silently progress to advanced stages, early detection is critical for initiating timely interventions. Multiple ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1215/p776.html
Statin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults - Putting ...
Dec 15, 2017 - L.D., a 66-year-old generally healthy white man, presents for his annual physical. He has no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD); he has had consistent systolic blood pressure measurements of 140 mm Hg; he is not taking any medications; he does not smoke; he exercises three times ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1215/p805.html
Is "Precision Medicine" Ready to Use in Primary Care Practice? No: It Is Barely Ready ...
Dec 15, 2017 - Precision medicine is ultimately only a tool, and just as it might be used to facilitate better outcomes, if adopted prematurely, it may paradoxically increase inappropriate care. Therefore, primary care physicians must wait for carefully conducted randomized studies to demonstrate ...
American Family Physician : Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1215/p769.html
AAFP News - Dec 15, 2017 - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2017 - Selected policy and health issues news briefs from AAFP News.
American Family Physician : AAFP News: AFP Edition
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1215/p760.html
Practice management
FPM "In Practice" blog posts on the topic of practice management
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/practicemanagement.start-ind-aafp-link-pile-160.html
Quick Tips
Quick Tips, a blog from FPM journal
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice.start-ind-aafp-link-pile-320.html
Quick Tips
Quick Tips, a blog from FPM journal
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice.start-ind-aafp-link-pile-350.html
Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for ...
Nov 15, 2017 - The USPSTF recommends that primary care professionals individualize the decision to offer or refer adults without obesity who do not have hypertension, dyslipidemia, abnormal blood glucose levels, or diabetes to behavioral counseling to promote a healthful diet and physical activity.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1115/od2.html
Cardiomyopathy: An Overview - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2017 - The definition and classification of cardiomyopathy have evolved considerably in recent years. Cardiomyopathy can be separated into primary (genetic, mixed, or acquired) and secondary categories, which result in varied phenotypes including dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1115/p640.html
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Diagnosis and Management - American ...
Nov 1, 2017 - Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, also referred to as diastolic heart failure, causes almost one-half of the 5 million cases of heart failure in the United States. It is more common among older patients and women, and results from abnormalities of active ventricular ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1101/p582.html
Disorders of Puberty: An Approach to Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2017 - Disorders of puberty can profoundly impact physical and psychosocial well-being. Precocious puberty is pubertal onset before eight years of age in girls and before nine years of age in boys. Patients with early isolated pubertal changes, prepubertal linear growth, and no worrisome ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1101/p590.html