Predicting True Penicillin Allergy in Adults - Point-of-Care Guides - American Family ...
Jun 15, 2021 - In patients reporting a penicillin allergy, is it possible to determine the likelihood of true allergy without formal testing?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0615/p760.html
Probiotics - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2008 - Probiotics are microorganisms with potential health benefits. They may be used to prevent and treat antibiotic-associated diarrhea and acute infectious diarrhea. They may also be effective in relieving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and in treating atopic dermatitis in children. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1101/p1073.html
Principles of Casting and Splinting - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2009 - The ability to properly apply casts and splints is a technical skill easily mastered with practice and an understanding of basic principles. The initial approach to casting and splinting requires a thorough assessment of the injured extremity for proper diagnosis. Once the need for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0101/p16.html
Contraception Choices in Women with Underlying Medical Conditions - American Family ...
Sep 15, 2010 - Primary care physicians often prescribe contraceptives to women of reproductive age with comorbidities. Novel delivery systems (e.g., contraceptive patch, contraceptive ring, single-rod implantable device) may change traditional risk and benefit profiles in women with comorbidities. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0915/p621.html
The 2021 Office Visit Coding Changes: Putting the Pieces Together -- FPM
Dec 1, 2020 - Simplified guidelines for coding and documenting evaluation and management office visits are coming next year. Learn how to apply the guidelines to some common visit types.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/1100/p6.html
Diagnosis and Management of Granuloma Annulare - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2006 - Granuloma annulare is a benign, asymptomatic, self-limited papular eruption found in patients of all ages. The primary skin lesion usually is grouped papules in an enlarging annular shape, with color ranging from flesh-colored to erythematous. The two most common types of granuloma ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1115/p1729.html
Reducing Adverse Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2012 - Proton pump inhibitors effectively treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, duodenal ulcers, and pathologic hypersecretory conditions. Proton pump inhibitors cause few adverse effects with short-term use; however, long-term use has been scrutinized for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0701/p66.html
Flash Continuous Glucose Monitoring (FreeStyle Libre 14-Day System) for Self-Management...
Jun 1, 2021 - The use of FreeStyle Libre increases time in euglycemic range and decreases hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic time and events in adults with type 1 diabetes.
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p688.html
Musculoskeletal Injections: A Review of the Evidence - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2008 - Injections are valuable procedures for managing musculoskeletal conditions commonly encountered by family physicians. Corticosteroid injections into articular, periarticular, or soft tissue structures relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility. Injections can provide ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1015/p971.html
Shoulder Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2008 - Osteoarthritis of the shoulder is a gradual wearing of the articular cartilage that leads to pain and stiffness. As the joint surface degenerates, the subchondral bone remodels, losing its sphericity and congruity. The joint capsule also becomes thickened, leading to further loss of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0901/p605.html
Misoprostol Dosing for First-Trimester Abortion - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - American ...
Sep 1, 2020 - Vaginal, oral, and sublingual misoprostol in single doses of 600 to 800 mcg are equally effective for promoting completed abortion in patients with an incomplete first-trimester spontaneous abortion.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/od1.html
Pain In the Quiet (Not Red) Eye - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2010 - Although eye pain is often accompanied by redness or injection, pain can also occur with a quiet eye. Pain in a quiet eye can be the first sign of a vision-threatening condition, a more benign ophthalmologic condition, or a nonophthalmologic condition. Acute narrow-angle glaucoma is an ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0701/p69.html
Evaluation and Treatment of Hematospermia - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2009 - Hematospermia can be a distressing symptom for patients, but most cases are effectively managed by a primary care physician. Although the condition is usually benign, significant underlying pathology must be excluded by history, physical examination, laboratory evaluation, and, in ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1215/p1421.html
Appropriate and Safe Use of Diagnostic Imaging - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2013 - Risks of diagnostic imaging include cancer from radiation exposure and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. The increase in volume of imaging between 1980 and 2006 has led to a sixfold increase in annual per capita radiation exposure. It is predicted that 2 percent of future cancers will be ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0401/p494.html
Evaluation of Short and Tall Stature in Children - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2008 - Children and adolescents whose heights and growth velocities deviate from the normal percentiles on standard growth charts present a special challenge to physicians. Height that is less than the 3rd percentile or greater than the 97th percentile is deemed short or tall stature, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0901/p597.html
Evaluation of Nausea and Vomiting - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2007 - A comprehensive history and physical examination can often reveal the cause of nausea and vomiting, making further evaluation unnecessary. Acute symptoms generally are the result of infectious, inflammatory, or iatrogenic causes. Most infections are self-limiting and require minimal ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0701/p76.html
Hospital/Inpatient Care -- FPM Topic Collection
Jun 30, 2016 - Advertisement Topic Collection Hospital/Inpatient Care Editors' Choice of Best Available Content How can you provide efficient care to your hospitalized patients? This article collection features popular FPM content on this topic and more. Categories Clinical Issues...
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Prescription Management -- FPM Topic Collection
Jun 29, 2016 - Advertisement Topic Collection Prescription Management Editors' Choice of Best Available Content How do you prescribe and manage medications efficiently and safely, particularly when it comes to opioids? This article collection features popular FPM content on the topic....
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Medicare -- FPM Topic Collection
Jun 29, 2016 - Advertisement Topic Collection Medicare Editors' Choice of Best Available Content Are you up to date with the latest Medicare rules that affect your patient care? This article collection features popular FPM content on this topic. Categories Medicare Participation...
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=102
Evaluation of Suspected Dementia - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2011 - As the proportion of persons in the United States older than 65 years increases, the prevalence of dementia will increase as well. Risk factors for dementia include age, family history of dementia, apolipoprotein E4 genotype, cardiovascular comorbidities, chronic anticholinergic use, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1015/p895.html
Office Facilities and Design -- FPM Topic Collection
Jun 29, 2016 - Advertisement Topic Collection Office Facilities and Design Editors' Choice of Best Available Content What's the best way to design a medical office for maximum efficiency? This article collection features popular FPM content on this topic and more. Categories Office...
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Should Adults with Prediabetes Be Prescribed Metformin to Prevent Diabetes Mellitus? ...
Aug 1, 2019 - Discussing with patients the pros and cons of medications for borderline glucose values could distract us from more important topics such as lifestyle changes, smoking cessation, and blood pressure control. Time is the most valuable resource in a physician-patient partnership, and there...
American Family Physician : Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/p136.html
Evaluation of First Nonfebrile Seizures - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2012 - Nonfebrile seizures may indicate underlying disease or epilepsy. The patient history can often distinguish epileptic seizures from nonepileptic disorders by identifying the events directly preceding the convulsion, associated conditions, and details of the seizure, including triggers, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0815/p334.html
Treatment of Breast Cancer - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2010 - Understanding breast cancer treatment options can help family physicians care for their patients during and after cancer treatment. This article reviews typical treatments based on stage, histology, and biomarkers. Lobular carcinoma in situ does not require treatment. Ductal carcinoma ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0601/p1339.html
Differential Diagnosis of the Swollen Red Eyelid - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2007 - The differential diagnosis of eyelid erythema and edema is broad, ranging from benign, self-limiting dermatoses to malignant tumors and vision-threatening infections. A definitive diagnosis usually can be made on physical examination of the eyelid and a careful evaluation of symptoms ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1215/p1815.html
Transient Ischemic Attack: Part II. Risk Factor Modification and Treatment - American ...
Sep 15, 2012 - Interventions following a transient ischemic attack are aimed at preventing a future episode or stroke. Hypertension, current smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia are all well-known risk factors, and controlling these factors can have dramatic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0915/p527.html
Diet and Exercise in the Management of Hyperlipidemia - American Family Physician
May 1, 2010 - Dietary factors that influence lipid levels include modification of nutritional components, consumption of specific foods, use of food additives and supplements, and major dietary approaches. The most beneficial changes result from reducing intake of saturated and trans fats; increasing...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0501/p1097.html
Managing Grief and Depression at the End of Life - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2012 - Psychological distress is common in terminally ill persons and can be a source of great suffering. Grief is an adaptive, universal, and highly personalized response to the multiple losses that occur at the end of life. This response may be intense early on after a loss manifesting ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0801/p259.html
Bipolar Disorders: A Review - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2012 - Bipolar disorders are common, disabling, recurrent mental health conditions of variable severity. Onset is often in late childhood or early adolescence. Patients with bipolar disorders have higher rates of other mental health disorders and general medical conditions. Early recognition ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0301/p483.html
Case Reports: Rhabdomyolysis Associated with COVID-19 - Letters to the Editor - ...
Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 1, 2020 Issue Letters to the Editor Case Reports: Rhabdomyolysis Associated with COVID-19 Am Fam Physician. 2020 Dec 1;102(11):645-648. Published online September 25, 2020. To the Editor: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/p645a.html
NSAID Prescribing Precautions - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2009 - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used, but have risks associated with their use, including significant upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding. Older persons, persons taking anticoagulants, and persons with a history of upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1215/p1371.html
Seasonal Affective Disorder - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2012 - Seasonal affective disorder is a combination of biologic and mood disturbances with a seasonal pattern, typically occurring in the autumn and winter with remission in the spring or summer. In a given year, about 5 percent of the U.S. population experiences seasonal affective disorder, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1201/p1037.html
An Approach to Interpreting Spirometry - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2004 - Spirometry is a powerful tool that can be used to detect, follow, and manage patients with lung disorders. Technology advancements have made spirometry much more reliable and relatively simple to incorporate into a routine office visit. However, interpreting spirometry results can be ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0301/p1107.html
Medical Management of Stable Coronary Artery Disease - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2011 - All patients with stable coronary artery disease require medical therapy to prevent disease progression and recurrent cardiovascular events. Three classes of medication are essential to therapy: lipid-lowering, antihypertensive, and antiplatelet agents. Lipid-lowering therapy is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0401/p819.html
Prevention of Unintentional Childhood Injury - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2013 - Unintentional injury accounts for 40 percent of childhood deaths annually, most commonly from motor vehicle crashes. The proper use of child restraints is the most effective strategy to prevent injury or death. Motor vehicle restraint guidelines have recently been revised to an ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0401/p502.html
AFP 2021: Updates, New Fellow, Top 20 Articles, AFP Statistics, and Thanking Peer ...
Jun 15, 2021 - American Family Physician (AFP) continues its annual tradition of updating our readers on changes in the journal, welcoming new members to our editing team, highlighting the top 20 articles from the prior year, sharing print circulation and website statistics, and thanking our peer ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0615/p716.html
Pelvic Organ Prolapse - American Family Physician
May 1, 2010 - Pelvic organ prolapse, or genital prolapse, is the descent of one or more of the pelvic structures (bladder, uterus, vagina) from the normal anatomic location toward or through the vaginal opening. Women of all ages may be affected, although pelvic organ prolapse is more common in older...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0501/p1111.html
These Four Telehealth Changes Should Stay, Even After the Pandemic -- FPM
Jun 1, 2021 - The national COVID-19 crisis has proven that telehealth can transform access to care, but only if we unshackle it from outdated and unnecessary regulations.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p9.html
Diagnosis of Ear Pain - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2008 - Many patients in primary care present with ear pain (otalgia). When the ear is the source of the pain (primary otalgia), the ear examination is usually abnormal. When the ear is not the source of the pain (secondary otalgia), the ear examination is typically normal. The cause of primary...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0301/p621.html
How to Integrate Clinical Pharmacists Into Primary Care -- FPM
Jun 1, 2021 - Clinical pharmacists can take team-based care to the next level.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p12.html
Evaluation and Treatment of the Suicidal Patient - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2012 - Evaluation and treatment of a suicidal patient are challenging tasks for the physician. Because no validated predictive tools exist, clinical judgment guides the decision-making process. Although there is insufficient evidence to support routine screening, evidence shows that asking ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0315/p602.html
Erythema Multiforme - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2006 - Erythema multiforme is a skin condition considered to be a hypersensitivity reaction to infections or drugs. It consists of a polymorphous eruption of macules, papules, and characteristic
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1201/p1883.html
A Bump on the Gum - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2019 - A child presented with a painful, round, erythematous lesion on the gingiva of the left upper gum above the canine tooth.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0601/p713.html
Diagnosis and Management of G6PD Deficiency - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2005 - Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, the most common enzyme deficiency worldwide, causes a spectrum of disease including neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, acute hemolysis, and chronic hemolysis. Persons with this condition also may be asymptomatic. This X-linked inherited disorder ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1001/p1277.html
Eating Eggs Is Not Associated with Cardiovascular Disease - POEMs - American Family ...
Jun 1, 2021 - Egg consumption is not associated with the occurrence of cardiovascular events over an average of 12 years.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p695.html
Ibuprofen Plus Acetaminophen Equals Opioid Plus Acetaminophen for Acute Severe ...
Mar 1, 2018 - In adults presenting to the emergency department with acute extremity pain severe enough to warrant radiologic investigation, ibuprofen plus acetaminophen was equally effective in reducing pain intensity at two hours compared with three different opioid and acetaminophen combination ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0301/p348.html
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for High-Risk TIA and Minor Stroke: BMJ Rapid Recommendation ...
Sep 15, 2019 - Based on a recent randomized controlled trial followed by a systematic review, the BMJ and MAGIC group concluded that dual antiplatelet therapy use for a limited period after mild stroke is beneficial.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p378.html
Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate for Acute Asthma Exacerbations - FPIN's Clinical ...
Jan 15, 2019 - Patients presenting to the emergency department with an acute asthma exacerbation that has not responded to first-line therapy (bronchodilators and corticosteroids) can be treated effectively with intravenous magnesium sulfate.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0115/p127.html
Subacute to Chronic Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2012 - Although a universally accepted definition is lacking, mild traumatic brain injury and concussion are classified by transient loss of consciousness, amnesia, altered mental status, a Glasgow Coma Score of 13 to 15, and focal neurologic deficits following an acute closed head injury. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1201/p1045.html
Medicare Annual Wellness Visits -- FPM Topic Collection
May 31, 2012 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of annual wellness visits. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of annual wellness visits.
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=76
Common Oral Lesions: Part II. Masses and Neoplasia - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2007 - Certain common oral lesions appear as masses, prompting concern about oral carcinoma. Many are benign, although some (e.g., leukoplakia) may represent neoplasia or cancer. Palatal and mandibular tori are bony protuberances and are benign anomalies. Oral pyogenic granulomas may appear in...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0215/p509.html
Colonoscopy Follow-up: U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer Updates ...
Mar 1, 2021 - Screening colonoscopy findings define the future risk of colorectal cancer and the need for repeat screening. The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer updated recommended follow-up intervals after screening colonoscopy in average-risk individuals.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p314.html
Treatment of Alzheimer Disease - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2011 - Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than one-third of Americans older than 85 years. It is characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline. Amyloid plaque accumulation, neurofibrillary tau tangles, and depletion of acetylcholine are among...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0615/p1403.html
Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2011 - Knee osteoarthritis is a common disabling condition that affects more than one-third of persons older than 65 years. Exercise, weight loss, physical therapy, intra-articular corticosteroid injections, and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and braces or heel wedges decrease...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0601/p1287.html
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Children - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2011 - Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an RNA virus that causes respiratory tract infections in children. In the North- ern Hemisphere, the peak infection season is November through April. By two years of age, most children will have had an RSV infection. Bronchiolitis, a lower ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0115/p141.html
Common Intestinal Parasites - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2004 - Intestinal parasites cause significant morbidity and mortality. Diseases caused by Enterobius vermicularis, Giardia lamblia, Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus, and Entamoeba histolytica occur in the United States. E. vermicularis, or pinworm, causes irritation and sleep ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0301/p1161.html
Gastroenteritis in Children: Part II. Prevention and Management - American Family ...
Jun 1, 2012 - The treatment of gastroenteritis in children focuses on preventing dehydration. A child with minimal or no dehydration should be encouraged to continue his or her usual diet plus drink adequate fluids. Many studies have shown that a child’s regular diet reduces the duration of diarrhea....
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0601/p1066.html
Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: Recommendation Statement - U.S. ...
Nov 15, 2018 - The USPSTF recommends screening for osteoporosis with bone measurement testing to prevent osteoporotic fractures in women 65 years and older.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1115/od1.html
Exercise Is the Only Intervention to Provide Long-Term Improvement in Patients with ...
Jun 1, 2021 - What interventions are effective in managing patients with chronic low back pain?
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p696.html
Pharmacologic Pearls for End-of-Life Care - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2009 - As death approaches, a gradual shift in emphasis from curative and life prolonging therapies toward palliative therapies can relieve significant medical burdens and maintain a patient's dignity and comfort. Pain and dyspnea are treated based on severity, with stepped interventions, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0615/p1059.html
Systemic Vasculitis - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2011 - The systemic vasculitides are characterized by inflammation of blood vessel walls. Vessels of any type, in any organ can be affected, resulting in a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms. The heterogenous nature of vasculitides presents a diagnostic challenge. The American College of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0301/p556.html
Managing Chronic Hypertension in Pregnant Women: ACOG Releases Updated Practice ...
Dec 15, 2019 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released an updated practice bulletin to outline diagnosis, effects on pregnancy outcomes, and approaches for management based on new evidence.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1215/p782.html
Diagnosis and Management of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections - American Family ...
Aug 1, 2005 - Most uncomplicated urinary tract infections occur in women who are sexually active, with far fewer cases occurring in older women, those who are pregnant, and in men. Although the incidence of urinary tract infection has not changed substantially over the last 10 years, the diagnostic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0801/p451.html
Diastolic Heart Failure: The Challenges of Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family ...
Jun 1, 2004 - Diastolic heart failure, a major cause of morbidity and mortality, is defined as symptoms of heart failure in a patient with preserved left ventricular function. It is characterized by a stiff left ventricle with decreased compliance and impaired relaxation, which leads to increased end...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0601/p2609.html
The 2021 Medicare Payment and CPT Coding Update -- FPM
Feb 1, 2021 - This year’s changes bode well for family physicians, with an expected increase in Medicare allowed charges.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0100/oa1.html
Update on the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2012 - Chronic kidney disease is common and associated with significant morbidity. Given the high risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease, it is important to identify and treat related risk factors. However, there is growing uncertainty about the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1015/p749.html
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Adds Little Benefit, Especially in Adults - POEMs - ...
Jun 1, 2021 - In patients who have diabetes mellitus who are treated with intensive insulin regimens, continuous glucose monitoring modestly decreases A1C in short-term, unmasked studies.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p697.html
Pessaries for Managing Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women - Cochrane for Clinicians - ...
Jun 1, 2021 - Pessaries combined with pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) probably improve pelvic organ prolapse symptoms in women and prolapse-specific quality of life compared with PFMT alone.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p660.html
Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2011 - Premenstrual syndrome is defined as recurrent moderate psychological and physical symptoms that occur during the luteal phase of menses and resolve with menstruation. It affects 20 to 32 percent of premenopausal women. Women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder experience affective or ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1015/p918.html
Coding & Documentation - May-Jun 2020 -- FPM
Jun 1, 2020 - Mental health screenings | Reporting multiple management services | Transferring paper notes to the medical record
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0500/p31.html
Four Tools for Reducing Burnout by Finding Work-Life Balance -- FPM
Feb 1, 2016 - If your career feels like an 800-pound gorilla that’s been crowding out the rest of your life, it’s time to find some balance.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/0100/p28.html
Acute Finger Injuries: Part I. Tendons and Ligaments - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2006 - Improper diagnosis and treatment of finger injuries can cause deformity and dysfunction over time. A basic understanding of the complex anatomy of the finger and of common tendon and ligament injury mechanisms can help physicians properly diagnose and treat finger injuries. Evaluation ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0301/p810.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Impetigo - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2007 - Impetigo is a highly contagious, superficial skin infection that most commonly affects children two to five years of age. The two types of impetigo are nonbullous impetigo (i.e., impetigo contagiosa) and bullous impetigo. The diagnosis usually is made clinically, but rarely a culture ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0315/p859.html
Preoperative A1C Threshold in Patients with Diabetes - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - ...
Jun 1, 2021 - In patients with diabetes mellitus who are preparing for total joint replacement, what is the preoperative A1C goal to reduce postoperative periprosthetic joint infections?
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p693.html
Hemoptysis: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2005 - Hemoptysis is the spitting of blood that originated in the lungs or bronchial tubes. The patient's history should help determine the amount of blood and differentiate between hemoptysis, pseudohemoptysis, and hematemesis. A focused physical examination can lead to the diagnosis in most ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1001/p1253.html
Labor Analgesia - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2012 - Regional analgesia has become the most common method of pain relief used during labor in the United States. Epidural and spinal analgesia are two types of regional analgesia. With epidural analgesia, an indwelling catheter is directed into the epidural space, and the patient receives a ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0301/p447.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
Ivermectin 1% Cream (Soolantra) for Inflammatory Lesions of Rosacea - STEPS - American ...
Sep 15, 2016 - Ivermectin cream is an effective treatment for moderate to severe pustular rosacea, but it is more expensive than some other available treatments and has not been studied in patients with milder forms of rosacea. Generic metronidazole cream is a less expensive alternative, and long-term...
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0915/p512.html
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2011 - Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction describes the narrowing of the airway that occurs with exercise. More than 10 percent of the general population and up to 90 percent of persons previously diagnosed with asthma have exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. Common symptoms include ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0815/p427.html
Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma: A Primary Care Perspective - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2012 - Cutaneous malignant melanoma accounts for 3 to 5 percent of all skin cancers and is responsible for approximately 75 percent of all deaths from skin cancer. Persons with an increased number of moles, dysplastic (also called atypical) nevi, or a family history of the disease are at ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0115/p161.html
House Calls: Providing Care Beyond the Office Walls -- FPM
Jun 1, 2021 - Interest in home-based primary care is growing as payments increase, technology improves, and the population ages.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/oa2.html
Mildly Elevated Liver Transaminase Levels in the Asymptomatic Patient - American Family...
Mar 15, 2005 - Mild elevations in liver chemistry tests such as alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase can reveal serious underlying conditions or have transient and benign etiologies. Potential causes of liver transaminase elevations include viral hepatitis, alcohol use, medication use, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0315/p1105.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
Integrating Behavioral Health Into Primary Care -- FPM
Jun 1, 2021 - Integrating behavioral health improves patient outcomes and makes medical practice more satisfying. Here’s one way to do it.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p3.html
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Migraines in Children, Mucolytics for COPD, Paget Disease, ...
Jun 1, 2021 - 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/2021/0601/p659.html
Management of Falls in Older Persons: A Prescription for Prevention - American Family ...
Dec 1, 2011 - Although falls are a common cause of injury in older persons, they are not just a normal part of the aging process. The American Geriatrics Society and British Geriatrics Society recommend that all adults older than 65 years be screened annually for a history of falls or balance ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1201/p1267.html
Hepatitis B: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2010 - Although an estimated 1 million persons in the United States are chronically infected with hepatitis B virus, the prevalence of hepatitis B has declined since the implementation of a national vaccination program. Hepatitis B virus is transmitted in blood and secretions. Acute infection ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0415/p965.html
Common Tinea Infections in Children - American Family Physician
May 15, 2008 - The common dermatophyte genera Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton are major causes of superficial fungal infections in children. These infections (e.g., tinea corporis, pedis, cruris, and unguium) are typically acquired directly from contact with infected humans or animals or...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0515/p1415.html
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes Is Not Ready for Widespread Adoption -...
Jun 1, 2020 - Although continuous glucose monitoring may benefit patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, there is limited evidence that it offers similar benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes, regardless of whether they are taking insulin.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0601/p646.html
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome - American Family Physician
May 15, 2011 - Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome affects more than 1 million persons in the United States, but the cause remains unknown. Most patients with interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome are women with symptoms of suprapubic pelvic and/or genital area pain, dyspareunia, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0515/p1175.html
Management of Corneal Abrasions - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2004 - Corneal abrasions result from cutting, scratching, or abrading the thin, protective, clear coat of the exposed anterior portion of the ocular epithelium. These injuries cause pain, tearing, photophobia, foreign body sensation, and a gritty feeling. Symptoms can be worsened by exposure ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0701/p123.html
Common Forearm Fractures in Adults - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2009 - Fractures of the forearm are common injuries in adults. Proper initial assessment includes a detailed history of the mechanism of injury, a complete examination of the affected arm, and appropriate radiography. Open fractures, joint dislocation or instability, and evidence of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1115/p1096.html
Psychological Therapies for Women Who Experience Intimate Partner Violence - Cochrane ...
Jun 1, 2021 - Are psychological therapies safe and effective for women who experience intimate partner violence?
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p661.html
Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics: The KIDs List - Practice Guidelines ...
May 15, 2021 - The Pediatric Pharmacy Association produced a list of key potentially inappropriate drugs in pediatrics, or the KIDs List, to guide physicians who treat children.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0515/p633.html
Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2010 - Few older adults in the United States achieve the minimum recommended amount of physical activity. Lack of physical activity contributes to many chronic diseases that occur in older adults, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus, lung disease, Alzheimer disease, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0101/p55.html
Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease: Updated CDC Guideline - American...
Jul 1, 2012 - Group B streptococcus is the leading cause of early-onset neonatal sepsis in the United States. Universal screening is recommended for pregnant women at 35 to 37 weeks’ gestation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its guideline for the prevention of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0701/p59.html
Peptic Ulcer Disease - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2007 - Peptic ulcer disease usually occurs in the stomach and proximal duodenum. The predominant causes in the United States are infection with Helicobacter pylori and use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Symptoms of peptic ulcer disease include epigastric discomfort (specifically, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1001/p1005.html
Nail Abnormalities: Clues to Systemic Disease - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2004 - The visual appearance of the fingernails and toenails may suggest an underlying systemic disease. Clubbing of the nails often suggests pulmonary disease or inflammatory bowel disease. Koilonychia, or
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0315/p1417.html
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
Top 20 Research Studies of 2011 for Primary Care Physicians - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2012 - In 2011, through regular surveillance of more than 100 English-language research journals, a group of seven clinicians identified approximately 250 studies with the potential to improve the practice of primary care physicians and the outcomes of patients (designated as POEMs ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1101/p835.html