Hydrogen Peroxide 40% (Eskata) for Seborrheic Keratosis - STEPS - American Family ...
Nov 15, 2019 - Hydrogen peroxide 40% topical solution is not particularly effective for removing seborrheic keratosis lesions, and skin reactions are common.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p643.html
Care of the Military Veteran: Selected Health Issues - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2019 - According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 18.2 million veterans were living in the United States in 2017, of whom 1.6 million were female. Less than one-half of all veterans receive care at a Veterans Health Administration or military treatment facility, leaving most to receive services from...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p544.html
Stuttering: Understanding and Treating a Common Disability - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2019 - Childhood-onset fluency disorder, the most common form of stuttering, is a neurologic disability resulting from an underlying brain abnormality that causes disfluent speech. Stuttering can lead to significant secondary effects, including negative self-perception and negative perception ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p556.html
Military Health History: Resources for Use at the Point of Care - Editorials - American...
Nov 1, 2019 - Many clinicians outside of the VA or military are unaware of the importance of specific aspects of the military health history. The clinical expertise of health care professionals in the VA and military health systems can be leveraged to expand training opportunities.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p523.html
Let's Fix Rural Americans' Inadequate Access to Care
It's no surprise that rural communities are suffering from health disparities, Kyle Leggott, M.D., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post. Although 20% of Americans live in rural areas, only 12% of primary care physicians practice there.
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20191030fp-ruraltraining.html
Postpartum Care: An Approach to the Fourth Trimester - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2019 - The postpartum period, defined as the 12 weeks after delivery, is an important time for a new mother and her family and can be considered a fourth trimester. Outpatient postpartum care should be initiated within three weeks after delivery in person or by phone, and may require multiple ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p485.html
Nail Changes Following a Viral Infection - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2019 - ...Nail abnormalities during childhood are generally uncommon.2 Other causes of onychomadesis include trauma or injury, systemic disease, infection, drug use, radiation, and chemotherapy.1–3 Onychomadesis following hand-foot-and-mouth disease can occur on the nails of the hands or...
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p497.html
Uterine Fibroids, Traumatic Brain Injury, Treating Obesity, Breast Cancer Survivors - ...
Oct 1, 2019 - 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/2019/1001/p400.html
Beyond Burnout: Addressing System-Induced Distress -- FPM
Oct 1, 2019 - To describe the current phenomenon, we need a better term that puts the blame where it belongs and reminds us that the problem is responsive to multiple treatment strategies.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0900/p4.html
Painful Scrotal Swelling - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2019 - ...The pain worsened with urination and was minimally relieved by over-the-counter ibuprofen. He had never had a similar episode and had no injuries. His sexual history was significant for multiple male partners since 21 years of age. He had untreated HIV infection, which was diagnosed...
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p435.html
Common Misperceptions About Buprenorphine Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder - ...
Oct 1, 2019 - The antidote to the opioid use disorder epidemic is the thoughtful use of evidence-based medicine and an honest understanding of what we know—and what we don't know—about caring for people with substance use disorders.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p396.html
Perinatal Depression: AAP Policy Statement on Recognition and Management - Practice ...
Oct 1, 2019 - The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a policy statement regarding the integration of perinatal depression recognition and management into well-child visits.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p443.html
How Can I NOT Be Rural Enough?
Kimberly Becher, M.D., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post that a program designed to recruit doctors to rural areas needs to do more to help address physician shortages.
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190924fp-notrural.html
Glycopyrronium (Qbrexza) Topical Wipes for Hyperhidrosis - STEPS - American Family ...
Sep 15, 2019 - Glycopyrronium wipes are a useful alternative for the topical treatment of hyperhidrosis of the axillae in patients nine years and older who do not respond to or tolerate nonprescription antiperspirants or topical aluminum chloride.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p372.html
Venous Ulcers: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2019 - Venous ulcers are the most common type of chronic lower extremity ulcers, affecting 1% to 3% of the U.S. population. Venous hypertension as a result of venous reflux (incompetence) or obstruction is thought to be the primary underlying mechanism for venous ulcer formation. Risk factors ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p298.html
Top POEMs of 2018 Consistent with the Principles of the Choosing Wisely Campaign - ...
Sep 1, 2019 - In this article, we discuss the POEMs (patient-oriented evidence that matters) of 2018 judged to be most consistent with the principles of the Choosing Wisely campaign. We selected these POEMs through a crowdsourcing strategy of the daily POEMs information service for Canadian Medical ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p290.html
Health Maintenance in School-Aged Children: Part II. Counseling Recommendations - ...
Aug 15, 2019 - School-aged children (five to 12 years) are establishing patterns of behavior that may last a lifetime; therefore, during health maintenance visits, it is important to counsel families on healthy lifestyle practices. Children should eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p219.html
Health Maintenance in School-Aged Children: Part I. History, Physical Examination, ...
Aug 15, 2019 - The goals of the health maintenance visit in school-aged children (five to 12 years) are promoting health, detecting disease, and counseling to prevent injury and future health problems. During the visit, the physician should address patient and parent/caregiver concerns and ask about ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p213.html
Thessaly vs. McMurray Test for Diagnosis of Meniscal Injuries - Letters to the Editor -...
Aug 15, 2019 - ...Thessaly vs. McMurray Test for Diagnosis of Meniscal Injuries Am Fam Physician. 2019 Aug 15;100(4):200-201. Original Article: Knee Pain in Adults and Adolescents: The Initial Evaluation Issue Date: November 1, 2018 See additional reader comments at:...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p200.html
Maintenance Intravenous Fluids in Children: AAP Provides Recommendations - Practice ...
Aug 15, 2019 - The American Academy of Pediatrics has created an evidence-based guideline recommending the use of isotonic fluids for patients 28 days to 18 years of age to reduce the risk of developing hyponatremia.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p251.html
Human Trafficking: How Family Physicians Can Recognize and Assist Victims - Editorials ...
Aug 15, 2019 - Identifying a trafficking victim requires an understanding of the law as well as knowledge of risk factors and signs and symptoms of exploitation.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p202.html
e-Cigarettes, Vaping and Juuls: What You Need to Know - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2019 - ...children at risk if e-cigarettes are not used carefully or stored safely. e-cigarettes can also explode, causing burns or other serious injuries. Should I talk to my teenager about e-cigarettes? Yes. E-cigarettes have become more popular than regular cigarettes among teenagers. It...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p227-s1.html
We Must Find Common Ground to Reduce Gun Violence
Six of the nation's largest physician organizations -- including the AAFP -- and the American Public Health Association are calling for policies to reduce firearm injuries and deaths. In this Leader Voices Blog post, AAFP President John Cullen, M.D., cites a 2017 survey that outlined ...
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20190808lv-gunviolence.html
Management of Chronic Tendon Injuries - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2019 - Chronic tendon injuries are common athletic and occupational injuries that account for many physician visits. Tendons have a complex biology that provides a unique combination of strength, flexibility, and elasticity but also predisposes them to injury. The term tendinopathy is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/p147.html
Ingrown Toenail Management - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2019 - Ingrown toenails account for approximately 20% of foot problems in primary care. The great toe is most often affected. Ingrown toenails occur most commonly in young men, and nail care habits and footwear are most often contributory factors. No consensus has been reached for the best ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/p158.html