Trigeminal Neuralgia - Clinical Evidence Handbook - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2016 - What are the effects of ongoing treatments in persons with trigeminal neuralgia?
American Family Physician : Clinical Evidence Handbook
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p133.html
Liraglutide (Saxenda) for Weight Loss - STEPS - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2016 - Liraglutide, combined with lifestyle counseling, produces a clinically significant and sustained weight loss that continues as long as it is used. Nausea and vomiting, however, are common adverse effects, and about one in 10 patients will discontinue treatment.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p161.html
Caring for Patients with Job Insecurity Who Are Experiencing Chronic Work-Related Pain ...
Jul 15, 2016 - In addition to providing direct medical care, the physician can help this patient by obtaining an occupational history, formulating hypotheses about the cause of the pain and potential interventions, and establishing a therapeutic relationship.
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p145.html
Diagnosis and Management of Vertebral Compression Fractures - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2016 - Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are the most common complication of osteoporosis, affecting more than 700,000 Americans annually. Fracture risk increases with age, with four in 10 white women older than 50 years experiencing a hip, spine, or vertebral fracture in their lifetime. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0701/p44.html
APA Updates Guidelines on Psychiatric Evaluation in Adults - Practice Guidelines - ...
Jul 1, 2016 - The American Psychiatric Association (APA) recently released the third edition of its guidelines on psychiatric evaluation of adults. The nine-part guideline has been updated based on new evidence identified since the previous edition was released in 2006.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0701/p62.html
Common Occupational Disorders: Asthma, COPD, Dermatitis, and Musculoskeletal Disorders ...
Jun 15, 2016 - An occupational illness is an event or exposure that occurs in the workplace that causes or contributes to a condition or worsens a preexisting condition. If an occupational disorder is suspected, a directed history should be taken with particular attention to establishing a temporal ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0615/p1000.html
Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Chronic Opioid Therapy - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2016 - Evidence supports the use of opioids for treating acute pain. However, the evidence is limited for the use of chronic opioid therapy for chronic pain. Furthermore, the risks of chronic therapy are significant and may outweigh any potential benefits. When considering chronic opioid ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0615/p982.html
Rapid Protocols to Rule out Myocardial Infarction - Point-of-Care Guides - American ...
Jun 15, 2016 - Cardiac troponin T and I are released into the bloodstream when cardiac muscle is damaged. Cardiac troponin tests have been available for decades and are the preferred biomarkers for the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, until recently, they lacked sensitivity in ...
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0615/p1008.html
Using the CDC Guideline and Tools for Opioid Prescribing in Patients with Chronic Pain ...
Jun 15, 2016 - The new CDC guideline is intended to help clinicians decide whether and how to prescribe opioids for chronic pain; offer safer, more effective care for patients with chronic pain; improve clinician-patient communication; and prevent opioid use disorder and opioid-related overdose.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0615/p970.html
Genital Herpes: What You Should Know - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2016 - ...Genital Herpes: What You Should Know Am Fam Physician. 2016 Jun 1;93(11):online. See related article on genital herpes What is genital herpes? Genital herpes (HER-pees) is a disease caused by a virus called herpes simplex. It may cause painful blisters on the thighs, buttocks, or...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0601/p928-s1.html
Nonoperative Management of Cervical Radiculopathy - American Family Physician
May 1, 2016 - Cervical radiculopathy describes pain in one or both of the upper extremities, often in the setting of neck pain, secondary to compression or irritation of nerve roots in the cervical spine. It can be accompanied by motor, sensory, or reflex deficits and is most prevalent in persons 50 ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0501/p746.html
Top 20 Research Studies of 2015 for Primary Care Physicians - American Family Physician
May 1, 2016 - In 2015, a group of primary care clinicians with expertise in evidence-based practice performed monthly surveillance of more than 110 English-language clinical research journals. They identified 251 studies that addressed a primary care question and had the potential to change practice ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0501/p756.html
AHA Updates Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care - Practice Guidelines ...
May 1, 2016 - This summary practice guideline from the American Heart Association focuses on adult and child basic life support and CPR quality, as well as alternative CPR techniques.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0501/p791.html
Cervical Radiculopathy: A Common Cause of Neck Pain - American Family Physician
May 1, 2016 - ...in your shoulder, arm, or hand. Sometimes the symptoms happen in both arms. What causes it? The most common cause is wear and tear to the bones of your neck. This happens over many years, and it is more common in older persons. It can also be caused by a sudden movement or injury....
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0501/p746-s1.html
Evaluation of Behavior Change in Patients with Developmental Disabilities - Curbside ...
Apr 15, 2016 - A mother brought her 19-year-old nonverbal, autistic son to our clinic. She requested medication for him to reduce the number of episodes that include loud vocalizations, thrashing, and head banging. These episodes usually occur in the car. At baseline, the man has difficulty with ...
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0415/p686.html
Prevention and Treatment of Drowning - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2016 - Nearly 4,000 drowning deaths occur annually in the United States, with drowning representing the most common injury-related cause of death in children one to four years of age. Drowning is a process that runs the spectrum from brief entry of liquid into the airways with subsequent ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0401/p576.html
Coding & Documentation - Mar-Apr 2016 -- FPM
Apr 1, 2016 - ...When reporting bilateral procedures to Medicare, should we use modifier 50 or 59? A For Medicare and other payers that have adopted the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI), bilateral surgical procedures for which no bilateral code exists must be reported using modifier 50...
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/0300/p32.html
Preventing Drowning: What You Should Know - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2016 - ...Preventing Drowning: What You Should Know Am Fam Physician. 2016 Apr 1;93(7):online. See related article on drowning How common is drowning? Almost 4,000 Americans die each year from drowning. It is the most common injury-related cause of death for children one to four years of...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0401/p576-s1.html
FMX On Demand
Maximize your time at the 2018 AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX). FMX On Demand is your online library of the 25 most popular FMX sessions. Earn a year's worth of credit!
Events : Family Medicine Experience (FMX) Virtual
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/cme/opportunities/on-demand.html
Diagnosis and Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2016 - Nephrotic syndrome (NS) consists of peripheral edema, heavy proteinuria, and hypoalbuminemia, often with hyperlipidemia. Patients typically present with edema and fatigue, without evidence of heart failure or severe liver disease. The diagnosis of NS is based on typical clinical ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0315/p479.html
Systolic BP of 120 Instead of 140 in High-Risk Older Patients Without Diabetes Leads to...
Mar 15, 2016 - In this group of older patients (mean age = 68 years) who do not have diabetes but are at high risk of cardiovascular disease, a more aggressive systolic BP target of 120 mm Hg instead of 140 mm Hg led to benefits (lower all-cause mortality, lower cardiovascular mortality, less heart ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0315/p520a.html
Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2016 - Hyperthyroidism is an excessive concentration of thyroid hormones in tissues caused by increased synthesis of thyroid hormones, excessive release of preformed thyroid hormones, or an endogenous or exogenous extrathyroidal source. The most common causes of an excessive production of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0301/p363.html
Clinical Evaluation of Bleeding and Bruising in Primary Care - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2016 - Bleeding and bruising are common symptoms in the primary care setting. The patient history can help determine whether the bruising or bleeding is abnormal. The International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis has developed a bleeding assessment tool that can be used to indicate ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0215/p279.html
Common Questions About Chronic Prostatitis - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2016 - Chronic prostatitis is relatively common, with a lifetime prevalence of 1.8% to 8.2%. Risk factors include conditions that facilitate introduction of bacteria into the urethra and prostate (which also predispose the patient to urinary tract infections) and conditions that can lead to ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0215/p290.html
Easy Bruising and Bleeding - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2016 - ...Bruises result from blood under the skin after an injury. Bruises are common on areas such as the arms and legs. People often bruise more easily as they get older. Bleeding happens when blood vessels are broken because of an injury, but it can also be a normal part of life. For...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0215/p279-s1.html