Seizure Disorders - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on seizure disorders, including antiepileptic medications, epilepsy, febrile seizures, nonepileptic seizures, seizures in the elderly, and status epilepticus. This collection features AFP content on seizure disorders, including antiepileptic ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Editorials and Letters
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=80
Targeted Therapies: A New Generation of Cancer Treatments - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2008 - Targeted therapies, which include monoclonal antibodies and small molecule inhibitors, have significantly changed the treatment of cancer over the past 10 years. These drugs are now a component of therapy for many common malignancies, including breast, colorectal, lung, and pancreatic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0201/p311.html
Occupational Health - American Family Physician
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- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
- Other Resources from AAFP
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=89
Tobacco Abuse and Dependence - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on tobacco abuse and dependence and related issues, including addiction, behavioral and drug therapies, lifestyle counseling, and smoking cessation. This collection features AFP content on tobacco abuse and dependence and related issues, including ...
- Overview
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=28
Common Sleep Disorders in Children - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2014 - Up to 50% of children will experience a sleep problem. Early identification of sleep problems may prevent negative consequences, such as daytime sleepiness, irritability, behavioral problems, learning difficulties, motor vehicle crashes in teenagers, and poor academic performance. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0301/p368.html
Opioid Use Disorder: Medical Treatment Options - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2019 - Opioid use disorder is highly prevalent and can be fatal. At least 2.1 million Americans 12 years and older had opioid use disorder in 2016, and approximately 47,000 Americans died from opioid overdoses in 2017. Opioid use disorder is a chronic relapsing condition, the treatment of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p416.html
Point-of-Care Guides - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content from the Point-of-Care Guides collection on topics related to anticoagulation, cancer, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, infectious diseases, mortality risk, musculoskeletal issues, neurologic issues, obstetric issues, ...
- Anticoagulation
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal
- Infectious Diseases
- Mortality Risk
- Musculoskeletal
- Neurologic
- Obstetric
- Psychiatric
- Respiratory
- Surgical
- Readmission Risk
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Lymphoma: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2020 - Lymphoma is a group of malignant neoplasms of lymphocytes with more than 90 subtypes. It is traditionally classified broadly as non-Hodgkin or Hodgkin lymphoma. Approximately 82,000 new U.S. patients are diagnosed with lymphoma annually. Any tobacco use and obesity are major modifiable ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/p34.html
Hirsutism in Women - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2019 - Hirsutism is the excessive growth of terminal hair in a typical male pattern in a female. It is often a sign of excessive androgen levels. Although many conditions can lead to hirsutism, polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism account for more than 85% of cases. Less ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/p168.html
Oral and Dental Conditions - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on oral and dental conditions and related issues, including temporomandibular disorders, smell and taste disorders, dental infections, and salivary gland disorders. This collection features AFP content on oral and dental conditions and related ...
- Overview
- Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other Resources
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=108
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2017 - Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) result from intrauterine exposure to alcohol and are the most common nonheritable causes of intellectual disability. The percentage of women who drink or binge drink during pregnancy has increased since 2012. FAS ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1015/p515.html
Pharyngitis (Sore Throat) - American Family Physician
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=110
Travel Medicine - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on travel medicine and related issues, including malaria, traveler’s diarrhea, pretravel consultation, and travel immunizations. This collection features AFP content on travel medicine and related issues, including malaria, traveler’s diarrhea, ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Activity-Specific Issues
- Editorials and Letters
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=70
The Pregnant Patient: Managing Common Acute Medical Problems - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2018 - Women often see their primary care physicians for common acute conditions during pregnancy. These conditions may be caused by pregnancy (obstetric problems) or worsened by pregnancy (obstetrically aggravated problems), or they may require special consideration during pregnancy because ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1101/p595.html
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2018 - The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents has increased worldwide over the past three decades. This increase has coincided with the obesity epidemic, and minority groups are disproportionately affected. The American Diabetes Association recommends screening ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1101/p590.html
Procedures - American Family Physician
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- Aesthetic and Cosmetic
- Anesthesia, Local Nerve Blocks
- Anesthesia, Peripheral Nerve Blocks
- Bartholin's Cyst Management
- Breast Cyst Aspiration
- Cardiac Exercise Treadmill Stress Tests
- Circumcision, Newborn
- Colposcopy
- Cryosurgery
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Epistaxis Nasal Packing
- Foreign Body Removal, Skin
- Fracture Management
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- IUD Insertion and Removal
- Joint Injections
- Lumbar Puncture
- Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS)
- Skin Procedures
- Spirometry/Pulmonary Function Tests
- Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Excision
- Vasectomy
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other Resources from AAFP
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Opioid Epidemic - Key Resources - American Family Physician
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Influenza - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on influenza and related issues, including influenza vaccination and avian influenza. This collection features AFP content on influenza and related issues, including influenza vaccination and avian influenza.
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
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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 ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1115/p640.html
Heavy Metal Poisoning Should Be Recognized as a Cause of Hypertension in Children - ...
Sep 1, 2012 - ...Heavy Metal Poisoning Should Be Recognized as a Cause of Hypertension in Children Am Fam Physician. 2012 Sep 1;86(5):394. Original Article: High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents Issue Date: April 1, 2012 Available at: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0401/p693.html to the...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0901/p394.html
Nutrition - American Family Physician
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- General
- Specific Vitamins and Nutrients
- Complications and Special Situations
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- Improving Practice
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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
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on complementary and alternative medicine, including herbs and dietary supplements, acupuncture, meditation, and yoga. This collection features AFP content on complementary and alternative medicine, including herbs and dietary supplements, ...
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Cardiovascular Effects of NSAIDs - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2014 - Aspirin does not elevate blood pressure. Among nonselective NSAIDs, ibuprofen increases the risk of hypertension and stroke. Diclofenac does not increase the risk of hypertension, but does increase the risk of stroke. Naproxen (Naprosyn) does not increase the risk of hypertension or ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0815/od2.html
Evaluation and Diagnosis of Wrist Pain: A Case-Based Approach - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2013 - Patients with wrist pain commonly present with an acute injury or spontaneous onset of pain without a definite traumatic event. A fall onto an outstretched hand can lead to a scaphoid fracture, which is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Conventional radiography alone can miss up ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0415/p568.html