The Pretravel Consultation - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2016 - Key components of the pretravel consultation include intake questions regarding the traveler’s anticipated itinerary and medical history; immunizations; malaria prophylaxis; and personal protection measures against arthropod bites, traveler’s diarrhea, and injury. Most vaccinations that...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1015/p620.html
Intimate Partner Violence - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2016 - Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a prevalent worldwide health problem, affecting women more commonly than men. IPV is underreported and underrecognized by health care professionals. Even when IPV is recognized, it remains an underaddressed issue. In addition to physical injury and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1015/p646.html
The Mental Status Examination - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2016 - The mental status examination includes general observations made during the clinical encounter, as well as specific testing based on the needs of the patient and physician. Multiple cognitive functions may be tested, including attention, executive functioning, gnosia, language, memory, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1015/p635.html
ACIP Updates Influenza Vaccination Recommendations for 2016-2017 - Practice Guidelines ...
Oct 15, 2016 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its annual recommendations for routine influenza vaccination in the 2016–2017 season.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1015/p668.html
Tips for International Travel - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2016 - ...Accidental Injuries Accidental injuries, including motor vehicle crashes and drowning, are the most common causes of travel-associated deaths in people traveling outside of the United States. To reduce your risk of an accident: Use seat belts whenever possible. Avoid riding on...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1015/p620-s1.html
Will You Be Prepared When Disaster Strikes?
Whether you live in an area that is vulnerable to hurricanes or other natural disasters, there are steps family physicians can take to help patients and families, as well as their own practices and communities, prepare for the worst.
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/will_you_be_prepared_when.html
Top POEMs of 2015 Consistent with the Principles of the Choosing Wisely Campaign - ...
Oct 1, 2016 - The authors applied a novel method to identify recent clinical studies that showed results consistent with the principles of the Choosing Wisely campaign. The method, based on crowdsourcing studies known as POEMs (patientoriented evidence that matters), involved analyzing POEM ratings ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1001/p566.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2016 - Atrial fibrillation is a supraventricular arrhythmia that adversely affects cardiac function and increases the risk of stroke. It is the most common arrhythmia and a major source of morbidity and mortality; its prevalence increases with age. Pulse rate is sensitive, but not specific, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0915/p442.html
The Preparticipation Sports Evaluation: Losing the Forest for the Trees? - Letters to ...
Sep 15, 2016 - ...screening, vaccinations) in PPEs is unknown.3 Because 70% of deaths among 10- to 24-year-olds in the United States involve unintentional injuries, suicide, and homicide, compared with 5% from heart disease and congenital malformations, we wonder if clinicians miss the opportunity to...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0915/p411.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2016 - Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes patients to temporarily stop or decrease their breathing repeatedly during sleep. This results in fragmented, nonrestful sleep that can lead to symptoms such as morning headache and daytime sleepiness. Obstructive sleep apnea ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0901/p355.html
CDC Releases Updated Guidelines for Postexposure Prophylaxis After Sexual, Injection ...
Sep 1, 2016 - Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) with anti-retroviral drugs to prevent transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) following sexual or injection drug use exposures (nonoccupational PEP or nPEP) is an essential intervention requiring a timely response. Updated guidelines from the ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0901/p392.html
Help Patients Conquer Obesity With Education, Empathy -- Not Shame
Roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. How physicians broach the subject with these patients may determine whether or not they can help.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/help_patients_conquer_obesity_with.html
FMX Offers Something for Every Family Physician
The AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX) offers physicians the ability to earn an entire year's worth of CME, a jam-packed expo hall, and abundant social and networking opportunities.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/fmx_offers_something_for_every.html
Acute Onset of Elbow Swelling - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2016 - A patient presented with spherical, fluctuant elbow swelling without redness or tenderness.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0801/p243.html
Cardiomyopathy and Myocarditis in Competitive Athletes: Recommendations from the ...
Aug 1, 2016 - The American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) have provided recommendations regarding eligibility and disqualification of competitive athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities. This summary focuses on cardiomyopathy and myocarditis.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0801/p249.html
Acute Shoulder Injuries in Adults - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2016 - Acute shoulder injuries in adults are often initially managed by family physicians. Common acute shoulder injuries include acromioclavicular joint injuries, clavicle fractures, glenohumeral dislocations, proximal humerus fractures, and rotator cuff tears. Acromioclavicular joint ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p119.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2016 - Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrinopathy among reproductive-aged women in the United States, affecting approximately 7% of female patients. Although the pathophysiology of the syndrome is complex and there is no single defect from which it is known to result, it is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p106.html
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