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 -- FPM
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 : Quick Tips : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/properly_documenting_hypertension.html
Exercise Is Medicine. Here's How I Get Patients Started
Ninety percent of Americans don't meet recommendations for physical activity. Alex Mroszczyk-McDonald, M.D., has seen the good that exercise can do, and in this Fresh Perspectives blog post he shares ways to get more patients off the couch.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180516fp-exercise.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
What If Everyone Had a Family Physician?
Securing funding for vital primary care programs is a start, but Leonard Reeves, M.D., writes in this Leader Voices Blog post that the fight continues for the kind of physician workforce our country needs.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20180501lv-whatif.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