Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2006 - Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a common condition associated with metabolic syndrome. It is the most common cause of elevated liver enzymes in U.S. adults, and is diagnosed after ruling out other causes of steatosis (fatty infiltration of liver), particularly infectious hepatitis ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0601/p1961.html
Management of Atrial Fibrillation: Updated Guidance from the AHA, ACC, and HRS - ...
Jan 15, 2020 - This guideline on atrial fibrillation (AF) management from the American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Cardiology (ACC), and Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) is an update of the 2014 version and is based on new evidence from clinical trials and the U.S. Food and Drug ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0115/p123.html
Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Promote a Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for...
Mar 15, 2021 - The USPSTF recommends offering or referring adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors to behavioral counseling interventions to promote a healthy diet and physical activity.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p366.html
Management of Erectile Dysfunction - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2010 - Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common sexual problem in men. The incidence increases with age and affects up to one third of men throughout their lives. It causes a substantial negative impact on intimate relationships, quality of life, and self-esteem. History and physical ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0201/p305.html
ICD-10 Coding -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 10, 2012 - ICD-10 coding requires significant changes in your documentation, workflow, and technology compared with ICD-9 coding. This topic collection features how-to articles from FPM's popular ICD-10 coding series. ICD-10 coding requires significant changes in your documentation, workflow, and ...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=79
Visual Disturbance and Skin Rash - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2021 - A patient presented with progressive bilateral visual blurring and a maculopapular rash on the trunk.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p373.html
Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2003 - Lumbar puncture is frequently performed in primary care. Properly interpreted tests can make cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) a key tool in the diagnosis of a variety of diseases. Proper evaluation of CSF depends on knowing which tests to order, normal ranges for the patient's age, and the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0915/p1103.html
Outpatient Approach to Palpitations - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2011 - Palpitations are a common problem seen in family medicine; most are of cardiac origin, although an underlying psychiatric disorder, such as anxiety, is also common. Even if a psychiatric comorbidity does exist, it should not be assumed that palpitations are of a noncardiac etiology. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0701/p63.html
Postpartum Major Depression - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2010 - Postpartum major depression is a disorder that is often unrecognized and must be distinguished from baby blues. Antenatal depressive symptoms, a history of major depressive disorder, or previous postpartum major depression significantly increase the risk of postpartum major depression. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1015/p926.html
Common Adverse Effects of Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV Disease - American Family ...
Jun 15, 2011 - Family physicians are treating patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus in their practices more often. Long-term complications of this disease are multifactorial and can be related to the virus itself or to adverse effects of antiretroviral therapy. Each drug class has side ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0615/p1443.html
Screening for High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents: U.S. Preventive Services...
Feb 15, 2021 - The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0215/od1.html
Global Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: Assessment and Application - American Family ...
Aug 1, 2010 - Coronary heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States. The conventional risk factor approach to primary prevention excludes many patients who could benefit from preventive therapies. A global risk approach allows more accurate estimates of risk to guide clinical ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0801/p265.html
Over-the-Counter Medications in Pregnancy - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2003 - Pregnant women commonly use over-the-counter medications. Although most over-the-counter drugs have an excellent safety profile, some have unproven safety or are known to adversely affect the fetus. The safety profile of some medications may change according to the gestational age of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0615/p2517.html
Managing Adverse Birth Outcomes: Helping Parents and Families Cope - American Family ...
May 1, 2012 - Unexpected adverse fetal and neonatal outcomes (e.g., stillbirth, birth trauma, congenital anomalies) present a crisis for the family and the medical care team. In cases of stillbirth, the family physician should be flexible in supporting the parents’ choices, validate the loss, and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0501/p900.html
Managing the Adverse Effects of Radiation Therapy - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2010 - Nearly two thirds of patients with cancer will undergo radiation therapy as part of their treatment plan. Given the increased use of radiation therapy and the growing number of cancer survivors, family physicians will increasingly care for patients experiencing adverse effects of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0815/p381.html
Medications for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Adults - Cochrane for Clinicians - ...
Jan 1, 2021 - In patients with treatment-resistant depression, augmenting therapy with atypical antipsychotics can be effective.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0101/p16.html
Management of Epistaxis - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2005 - Family physicians frequently encounter patients with epistaxis (nasal bleeding). In rare cases, this condition may lead to massive bleeding and even death. Although epistaxis can have an anterior or posterior source, it most often originates in the anterior nasal cavity. A directed ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0115/p305.html
Clinical Vignettes in Geriatric Depression - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2011 - The diagnosis of depression in older patients is often complicated by comorbid conditions, such as cerebrovascular disease or dementia. Tools specific for this age group, such as the Geriatric Depression Scale or the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia, may assist in making the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1115/p1149.html
Introducing a One-Page Adult Preventive Health Care Schedule: USPSTF Recommendations at...
May 1, 2016 - The Adult Preventive Health Care Schedule provides a concise and informative visual representation of USPSTF recommendations.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0501/p738.html
Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: Recommendation Statement - U.S. ...
Jun 15, 2020 - The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for cognitive impairment in older adults.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0615/od1.html
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2006 - A common dilemma in clinical medicine is whether to treat asymptomatic patients who present with bacteria in their urine. There are few scenarios in which antibiotic treatment of asymptomatic bacteruria has been shown to improve patient outcomes. Because of increasing antimicrobial ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0915/p985.html
Amenorrhea: Evaluation and Treatment - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2006 - A thorough history and physical examination as well as laboratory testing can help narrow the differential diagnosis of amenorrhea. In patients with primary amenorrhea, the presence or absence of sexual development should direct the evaluation. Constitutional delay of growth and puberty...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0415/p1374.html
Helping Ambivalent Patients Make Healthy Decision About COVID-19 - Lown Right Care: ...
Mar 15, 2021 - A collaboration between AFP and the Lown Institute promotes a vision of delivering health care that is based on the evidence, balanced in its approach, and focused on the patient.
American Family Physician : Lown Right Care: Reducing Overuse and Underuse
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p334.html
Ten EHR Strategies for Efficient Documentation -- FPM
Aug 1, 2020 - Applying even one of these 10 strategies can help you reduce frustration, improve productivity, and get home earlier.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0700/p5.html
Treatment of Adult Obesity with Bariatric Surgery - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2011 - Bariatric surgery procedures, including laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, result in an average weight loss of 50 percent of excess body weight. Remission of diabetes mellitus occurs in approximately 80 percent of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1001/p805.html