Obesity - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on obesity and related issues, including bariatric surgery, childhood obesity, diet, exercise, lifestyle counseling, and weight loss maintenance. This collection features AFP content on obesity and related issues, including bariatric surgery, ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
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American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=19
Eye and Vision Disorders - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on eye and vision disorders, including amblyopia, eye examinations, glaucoma, LASIK surgery, ocular emergencies, red eye, vision loss, and vision screening. This collection features AFP content on eye and vision disorders, including amblyopia, eye ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=66
Eye Emergencies - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2020 - Central retinal artery occlusions, chemical injuries, mechanical globe injuries, and retinal detachments are eye emergencies that can result in permanent vision loss if not treated urgently. Family physicians should be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of each condition and be ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p539.html
Atrial Fibrillation - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on atrial fibrillation and related issues, including anticoagulation therapy, antiplatelet therapy, arrhythmias, and palpitations. This collection features AFP content on atrial fibrillation and related issues, including anticoagulation therapy, ...
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American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=33
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, ...
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- Activity-Specific Issues
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American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=70
Outpatient Management of COVID-19: Rapid Evidence Review - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2020 - Common presenting symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 include fever, dry cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue. However, patients may have a wide range of symptoms representing a spectrum of mild to severe illness. Symptoms in children tend to be milder and may include fever, cough, ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p478.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.
- Screening and Diagnosis
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- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=14
Influenza Vaccination: Updated 2020-2021 Recommendations from ACIP - Practice ...
Oct 15, 2020 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released its recommendations for routine influenza vaccination in the 2020–2021 season.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p505.html
Asthma - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on asthma and related issues, including allergens, beta agonists, chronic cough, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, inhalers, and wheezing. This collection features AFP content on asthma and related issues, including allergens, beta agonists, ...
- Overview
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- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
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American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=3
Persistent Night Sweats: Diagnostic Evaluation - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2020 - Night sweats are a nonspecific symptom that patients commonly experience but rarely discuss with their physicians without prompting. Although many life-threatening causes such as malignancies or infections have been described, most patients who report persistent night sweats in the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/p427.html
Prenatal Care - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on prenatal care and related issues, including preconception care, folic acid, medication safety, nausea and vomiting, pregnancy complications, and prenatal screening. This collection features AFP content on prenatal care and related issues, ...
- Overview
- Medication Safety
- Hyperemesis
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
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American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=25
Alcohol Use Disorders - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on alcohol abuse and dependence and related issues, including alcoholism, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, and detoxification. This collection features AFP content on alcohol abuse and dependence and related issues, including alcoholism, alcohol ...
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=1
Pregnancy Myths and Practical Tips - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2020 - For many patients, pregnancy is a highly anticipated and exciting phase of life, but it can also be anxiety provoking. Family physicians can resolve some of this anxiety and promote maternal and fetal health by making specific recommendations at prenatal visits. A daily prenatal vitamin...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/p420.html
Sleep Disorders in Adults - American Family Physician
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=83
Countdown to the E/M Coding Changes -- FPM
Oct 1, 2020 - The biggest changes in coding since 1997 will take effect Jan. 1, 2021. It is time to prepare for them now.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p29.html
Coding & Documentation - Sep-Oct 2020 -- FPM
Oct 1, 2020 - Coding for COVID-19 when testing isn't available | Diagnosis codes for recovered patients| Coding symptoms that linger | Diagnosis codes for antibody testing| CPT codes for antigen testing
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p41.html
Creating Intentional Professional Connections to Reduce Loneliness, Isolation, and ...
Oct 1, 2020 - Pretending we have it together and can do it all on our own is the fastest way to professional isolation and burnout. Fortunately, there’s a better way.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p20.html
Racism in Health Care: Creating a More Equitable Health Care Experience -- FPM
Oct 1, 2020 - Imagine how it would feel to walk into a doctor’s office and see that everyone else looks different from you.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p3.html
Building an Outdoor Urgent Care Clinic During a Pandemic: One Clinic's Experience -- FPM
Oct 1, 2020 - When an infectious disease outbreak strikes, an outdoor clinic can reduce the risk of transmission and conserve personal protective equipment.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p14.html
Emotional Intelligence: Five Ways to Have Better Interactions and Improve Your Work ...
Oct 1, 2020 - These simple tools can help you respond effectively when you feel emotionally hijacked by difficult people or circumstances.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p9.html
PID Treatment, Low Back Pain, Opioids, Plasma Injections, Sphygmomanometry - AFP ...
Oct 1, 2020 - Key clinical questions and their evidence-based answers directly from the journal’s content, written by and for family physicians.
American Family Physician : AFP Clinical Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/p398.html
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Management of Hypertriglyceridemia: Common Questions and Answers - American Family ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Hypertriglyceridemia, defined as fasting serum triglyceride levels of 150 mg per dL or higher, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Severely elevated triglyceride levels (500 mg per dL or higher) increase the risk of pancreatitis. Common risk factors for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p347.html
Allergy and Anaphylaxis - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on allergies and anaphylaxis and related issues, including allergies and asthma, allergens, allergy testing, allergic rhinitis, food allergies, and latex allergies. This collection features AFP content on allergies and anaphylaxis and related issues,...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=58
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
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=75