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 ...
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Nocturnal Leg Cramps - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2012 - Up to 60 percent of adults report that they have had nocturnal leg cramps. The recurrent, painful tightening usually occurs in the calf muscles and can cause severe insomnia. The exact mechanism is unknown, but the cramps are probably caused by muscle fatigue and nerve dysfunction ...
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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. ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0301/p368.html
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 ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0201/p311.html
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.
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- Complications and Special Situations
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Caring for Latino Patients - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2013 - Latinos comprise nearly 16 percent of the U.S. population, and this proportion is anticipated to increase to 30 percent by 2050. Latinos are a diverse ethnic group that includes many different cultures, races, and nationalities. Barriers to care have resulted in striking disparities in ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0101/p48.html
Tickborne Diseases: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
May 1, 2020 - Tickborne diseases that affect patients in the United States include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, tularemia, Colorado tick fever, and tickborne relapsing fever. Tickborne diseases are increasing in incidence and should be ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0501/p530.html
Home Monitoring of Glucose and Blood Pressure - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2007 - Home monitoring of blood glucose and blood pressure levels can provide patients and physicians with valuable information in the management of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Home monitoring allows patients to play an active role in their care and may improve treatment adherence and ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0715/p255.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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AFP Documents with Keyword: Hypertension - American Family Physician
...Hypertension Nov 15, 2003 Issue Screening for High Blood Pressure [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] This statement summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for high blood pressure and the supporting scientific evidence. Sep...
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AFP Documents with Keyword: Hypertension - American Family Physician
...Hypertension Nov 15, 2010 Issue AAP Updates Policy Statement on Athletic Participation by Children and Adolescents with Systemic Hypertension [Practice Guidelines] The most common cardiovascular condition in competitive athletes is hypertension. The American Academy of...
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AFP Documents with Keyword: Hypertension - American Family Physician
...Hypertension Jul 1, 2008 Issue Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy [Article] The National High Blood Pressure Education Program Working Group on High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy has defined four categories of hypertension in pregnancy: chronic hypertension, gestational...
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AFP Documents with Keyword: Hypertension - American Family Physician
...Hypertension Nov 1, 2019 Issue Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors vs. Other Antihypertensive Drug Classes for Hypertension [Cochrane for Clinicians] RAS inhibitors, which include angiotensin receptor blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and renin inhibitors, should...
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AFP Documents with Keyword: Hypertension - American Family Physician
...Hypertension Aug 15, 2014 Issue Cardiovascular Effects of NSAIDs [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] 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...
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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.
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Screening and Counseling Adolescents and Young Adults: A Framework for Comprehensive ...
Feb 1, 2020 - Healthy development is likely to occur when an adolescent’s risk factors are limited and when protective factors are fostered. Healthy development is further encouraged when youth feel valued, empowered, and form healthy social connections. Threats to the well-being of adolescents ...
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AFP Documents with Keyword: Hypertension - American Family Physician
...Hypertension Sep 01, 2021 Issue Home Blood Pressure Monitoring [Article] Home blood pressure monitoring provides important diagnostic information beyond in-office blood pressure readings and offers similar results to ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Home blood pressure...
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AFP Documents with Keyword: Hypertension - American Family Physician
...Hypertension Mar 15, 2018 Issue ACC/AHA Hypertension Guideline: What Is New? What Do We Do? [Editorials] 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...
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AFP Documents with Keyword: Hypertension - American Family Physician
...Hypertension Jul 1, 2016 Issue Blood Pressure Goal of 140 to 150 mm Hg Is Best for Patients with Diabetes [POEMs] Although most recent practice guidelines have relaxed the blood pressure goals for patients with diabetes, there are still a few holdouts that suggest aggressive...
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AFP Documents with Keyword: Hypertension - American Family Physician
...Hypertension Oct 1, 2015 Issue Calcium Supplementation for Preventing Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy [Cochrane for Clinicians] High-dose calcium supplementation (i.e., at least 1,000 mg per day) during pregnancy reduces the risk of developing hypertension and...
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AFP Documents with Keyword: Hypertension - American Family Physician
...Hypertension Sep 01, 2021 Issue Home Blood Pressure Monitoring [Article] Home blood pressure monitoring provides important diagnostic information beyond in-office blood pressure readings and offers similar results to ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Home blood pressure...
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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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AFP Documents with Keyword: Hypertension - American Family Physician
...Hypertension Sep 15, 1999 Issue Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists in the Treatment of Hypertension [Article] The sixth report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC-VI) includes recommendations for the...
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ACOG Releases Guideline on Gestational Diabetes - Practice Guidelines - American Family...
Sep 15, 2014 - Gestational diabetes increases the risk of gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, and developing diabetes later in life. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released a guideline that provides recommendations based on good-quality ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0915/p416.html
AFP Documents with Keyword: Hypertension - American Family Physician
...Hypertension Oct 1, 2005 Issue New AHA Recommendations for Blood Pressure Measurement [Practice Guidelines] The American Heart Association (AHA) has published a new set of recommendations for the measurement of blood pressure to increase accuracy of clinic readings, and in...
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