Gadolinium-Associated Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2009 - Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is a progressive, potentially fatal multiorgan system fibrosing disease related to exposure of patients with renal failure to the gadolinium-based contrast agents used in magnetic resonance imaging. Because of this relationship between nephrogenic systemic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1001/p711.html
Treatment Options for Actinic Keratosis - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2007 - Actinic keratoses are rough, scaly lesions that commonly occur on sun-exposed areas of the skin. The prevalence of the condition increases with age. Actinic keratoses are thought to be carcinomas in situ, which can progress to squamous cell carcinomas. The decision to treat can be based...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0901/p667.html
Developing Standing Orders to Help Your Team Work to the Highest Level -- FPM
Jun 1, 2018 - Use this seven-step plan to create protocols that improve efficiency and reduce physician workloads.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0500/p13.html
Four Evidence-Based Communication Strategies to Enhance Patient Care -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - These communication skills will increase patient engagement and satisfaction without slowing you down.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p13.html
LASIK: A Primer for Family Physicians - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2010 - Surgical correction of vision is becoming increasingly popular. Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is the most popular method of corneal refractive surgery. LASIK is usually limited to adults who have stable refraction. Contraindications include the use of certain ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0101/p42.html
Patient-Centered Care -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 16, 2010 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of patient-centered care -- from setting the agenda for a visit to optimizing patient satisfaction. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of patient-centered care -- from setting the agenda...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=36
Diagnosing the Cause of Chest Pain - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2005 - Chest pain presents a diagnostic challenge in outpatient family medicine. Noncardiac causes are common, but it is important not to overlook serious conditions such as an acute coronary syndrome, pulmonary embolism, or pneumonia. In addition to a thorough history and physical ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1115/p2012.html
Drug Treatment of Common STDs: Part II. Vaginal Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease...
Oct 15, 1999 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in 1998. Several treatment advances have been made since the previous guidelines were published. Part II of this two-part series on STDs describes ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/1015/p1716.html
Infantile Hemangioma: AAP Releases Guideline for Management - Practice Guidelines - ...
Aug 1, 2019 - Infantile hemangiomas are the most common benign tumors of childhood, occurring in up to approximately 5% of infants. These benign vascular tumors are small, self-resolving, and do not require treatment.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/p186.html
The Right-Sized Patient Panel: A Practical Way to Make Adjustments for Acuity and ...
Dec 1, 2019 - Do you have the right number of patients on your panel? Here’s a process and a spreadsheet for calculating and adjusting your panel based on actual patient behavior.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/1100/p23.html
Recognizing Occupational Illnesses and Injuries - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2010 - Given the burden of occupational illnesses and injuries in the United States, family physicians should understand the role workplace exposures may play in patients' chief concerns. Incorporating employment screening questions into patients' intake questionnaires is an efficient means of...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0715/p169.html
Screening for Hepatitis B Virus in Pregnant Women - Putting Prevention into Practice - ...
Jan 15, 2020 - A 33-year-old U.S.-born pregnant clinician comes to your office for a first prenatal visit. Her most recent menstrual period was six weeks ago, and she has been taking prenatal vitamins for the past eight weeks. She was pregnant once more than two years ago, and at the time she screened...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0115/p115.html
Peppermint Oil - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2007 - Peppermint leaf and peppermint oil have a long history of use for digestive disorders. Recent evidence suggests that enteric-coated peppermint oil may be effective in relieving some of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. A combination product including peppermint oil and caraway ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0401/p1027.html
Rash on the Ankle - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2019 - A man presented with a vesicular rash on his ankle in a serpentine-like pattern.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1215/p773.html
Dupilumab (Dupixent) for Asthma - STEPS - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2020 - Dupilumab is an effective injectable drug that decreases asthma exacerbations and the need for an oral glucocorticoid in patients with moderate to severe asthma, particularly those with high eosinophil counts.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0215/p244.html
Antibiotics for Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Medicine by ...
Feb 1, 2020 - Prescription of antibiotics for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is controversial due to the variety of etiologies. This review examined the use of antibiotics to treat COPD in outpatient, inpatient, and ICU settings. Read more.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0201/od1.html
Exercise to Reduce Falls in Older Adults - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - American Family ...
Jan 1, 2020 - Exercise programs should be recommended for community-dwelling adults 60 years and older because they lead to fewer falls.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/p42.html
Tai Chi for Fibromyalgia - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2020 - The practice of Yang-style tai chi for one hour twice weekly for 12 to 24 weeks is moderately effective in improving quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0301/od1.html
Fewer Severe Exacerbations in Patients with Mild to Moderate Asthma Treated with ...
Mar 1, 2020 - Patients with mild to moderate asthma only need relief treatment. In this study, patients taking the combination of budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort) as needed had slightly fewer severe exacerbations than patients treated with twice daily budesonide (Pulmicort).
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0301/p310.html
Improving the Waiting Room Experience -- FPM
Feb 1, 2020 - Adding a touch of tech, a dose of education, and plenty of creature comforts to your waiting room can make it more palatable for patients.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0100/p14.html
Career Options -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 22, 2010 - Family medicine may be a single specialty, but it comes in almost as many Family medicine may be a single specialty, but it comes in almost as many flavors as there are family physicians. This collection of articles is designed to display a variety of flavors of practice and give you a ...
- Job Hunting
- Leadership Development
- Leaving Practice
- Practice Options
- Alternative Practice Options
- Scope of Practice
- Other Resources
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=46
Chronic Disease Care -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 22, 2010 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of chronic disease care. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of chronic disease care.
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=47
Alpha Blockers for Nephrolithiasis - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2019 - The alpha blocker tamsulosin (Flomax) can be used to improve clearance of stones larger than 5 mm, shorten expulsion times, and reduce hospitalization.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1201/p710.html
Do Not Change Antidepressant Treatment Early Based on a Lack of Response - POEMs - ...
Feb 15, 2020 - Do not be in a hurry to change treatment in patients with severe depression who do not respond to treatment within the first two weeks. Early response to treatment predicts eventual response or remission, but a lack of early response does not predict treatment failure.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0215/p250.html
Multiple Myeloma: Recognition and Management - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 1999 - Multiple myeloma is the malignant proliferation of plasma cells involving more than 10 percent of the bone marrow. The multiple myeloma cell produces monoclonal immunoglobulins that may be identified on serum or urine protein electrophoresis. Bone pain related to multiple lytic lesions ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0401/p1885.html
Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2007 - Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease with recurrent symptoms and significant morbidity. The precise etiology is still unknown. As many as 25 percent of patients with ulcerative colitis have extraintestinal manifestations. The diagnosis is made endoscopically. Tests such as ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1101/p1323.html
Diagnosing Dementia and Clarifying Goals of Care - Lown Right Care: Reducing Overuse ...
Sep 15, 2019 - A collaboration between AFP and the Lown Institute promotes a vision of delivering heath care that is based on the evidence, balanced in its approach, and focused on the patient.
American Family Physician : Lown Right Care: Reducing Overuse and Underuse
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p369.html
Leukotriene Inhibitors in the Treatment of Allergy and Asthma - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2007 - Leukotriene inhibitors are the first new class of medications for the treatment of persistent asthma that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in more than two decades. They also have been approved for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Prescriptions of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0101/p65.html
An Anatomical Cause of Dysphagia - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2020 - A man presented with worsening dysphagia, with sore throat, dyspnea, cough, heartburn, and wheezing.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0215/p241.html
Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment: Recommendation Statement - U.S. Preventive...
Jul 15, 2019 - The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of primary care interventions to prevent child maltreatment.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p110.html
Evidence-Based Medicine -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 16, 2010 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of evidence-based medicine -- from evaluating the literature to finding clinical information at the point of care. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of evidence-based medicine -- from ...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=40
Colorectal Cancer Screening, Breastfeeding, Miscarriage, Eczema, Routine Screening for ...
Mar 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/2020/0301/p270.html
Linagliptin and Glimepiride Equally Effective for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ...
Mar 1, 2020 - This study found that linagliptin is noninferior to glimepiride for reducing the risk of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0301/p309a.html
Thromboembolism Recurrence Likely; Consider It a Chronic Disease - POEMs - American ...
Mar 1, 2020 - Perhaps it is time to start thinking about VTE as a chronic disease. Approximately one in 10 patients that have a VTE will have a second VTE over the next 12 months and almost four in 10 will have a second VTE over 10 years.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0301/p309.html
Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors vs. Other Antihypertensive Drug Classes for ...
Nov 1, 2019 - RAS inhibitors, which include angiotensin receptor blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and renin inhibitors, should not be used as first-line agents.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p540.html
The Adult Neck Mass - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2002 - Family physicians frequently encounter neck masses in adult patients. A careful medical history should be obtained, and a thorough physical examination should be performed. The patient's age and the location, size, and duration of the mass are important pieces of information. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0901/p831.html
No Benefit, Longer Hospital Stay with Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria - POEMs - ...
Feb 15, 2020 - Inappropriate treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria is common in hospitalized patients. Older patients, those with dementia or acutely altered mental status, and those with abnormal urinalysis results are more likely to be treated with antibiotics.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0215/p248.html
Physician Well-Being: Prioritizing Your Own Health Through a Personal Health ...
Feb 1, 2020 - You can’t take care of others optimally unless you first take care of yourself. Start today.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0100/p27.html
Accuracy of Dermoscopy vs. Visual Inspection for Diagnosing Melanoma in Adults - ...
Feb 1, 2020 - The addition of dermoscopy to in-person visual inspection of skin lesions increases specificity and sensitivity in the detection of melanoma. In-person evaluation with dermoscopy is more accurate than image-based assessment.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0201/p145.html
Care Team & Staffing -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 16, 2010 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of teamwork and staffing -- from implementing team This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of teamwork and staffing -- from implementing team huddles to retaining good employees.
- Creating a Successful Team
- Optimizing Nurses, MAs, and Other Staff
- Hiring, Firing, & Retention
- Effective Meetings
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=37
Deprescribing Is an Essential Part of Good Prescribing - Editorials - American Family ...
Jan 1, 2019 - There are four important medication issues to discuss with patients as they get older. Find out more and learn the five steps to individualize deprescribing practices for each patient.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0101/p7.html
Six Mobile Apps to Make Prescribing Easier -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - These apps can help you more effectively make medication decisions on the go.
Family Practice Management : SPPACES: App Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p11.html
Screening for Cervical Cancer: Recommendation Statement - U.S. Preventive Services Task...
Feb 15, 2019 - The USPSTF recommends screening for cervical cancer every 3 years with cervical cytology alone in women aged 21 to 29 years. For women aged 30 to 65 years, the USPSTF recommends screening every 3 years with cervical cytology alone, every 5 years with high-risk human papillomavirus ...
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0215/od1.html
Billing & Claims -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 23, 2010 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of billing, claims, collections, and other ways to maximize revenue -- from reducing denials to implementing patient payment policies. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of billing, ...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=50
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
Pharmacologic Therapy for Heart Failure - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American Family ...
Jul 1, 2019 - Compared with monotherapy, the combination of an ACE inhibitor and an ARB has not been shown to improve cardiovascular or overall mortality in patients with symptomatic heart failure. The combination is associated with an increased number of adverse drug effects.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0701/p49.html
Primary Care First: Practice Assessment Checklist -- FPM
Feb 1, 2020 - Starting in 2021, PCF will be open to primary care clinicians practicing in 26 participating states and regions. Use this checklist to assess your practice’s readiness to participate in PCF, including care delivery capabilities, data infrastructure, and potential financial impact.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0100/p25.html
Increased Readmissions and Adverse Events with Intensification of Antihypertensive ...
Feb 15, 2020 - The intensification of antihypertensive regimens on discharge in older adults hospitalized for noncardiac conditions is associated with an increased risk of readmission (number needed to harm [NNH] = 27) and medication-related serious adverse events (NNH = 63) within 30 days.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0215/p248a.html
Positional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Cochrane for Clinicians - American ...
Jan 1, 2020 - Positional therapy for OSA reduces scores on the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale compared with no treatment. Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) improves AHI scores more than positional therapy, patients seem to better tolerate positional therapy ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/p16.html
Diagnosis and Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2009 - Gestational diabetes occurs in 5 to 9 percent of pregnancies in the United States and is growing in prevalence. It is a controversial entity, with conflicting guidelines and treatment protocols. Recent studies show that diagnosis and management of this disorder have beneficial effects ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0701/p57.html
Fully Automated Blood Pressure Measurement Is the Way to Go in the Office - POEMs - ...
Nov 15, 2019 - automated measurement aligns better with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, the best predictor of cardiovascular events, than manual measurement; manual readings are an average 13.4 to 14.5 mm Hg (systolic) higher than daytime ambulatory or automated readings in patients with ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p646.html
Topical Interventions Improve Outcomes After Cryosurgery for Actinic Keratosis - POEMs ...
Feb 15, 2020 - Based on a review of low-quality evidence, adding a topical intervention after cryosurgery for actinic keratosis improves the likelihood of complete clearance from 46% to 79% (number needed to treat = 3).
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0215/p249.html
Medication Management for Chronic Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction - ...
Jul 1, 2019 - Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists reduce hospitalizations for patients with HFpEF. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers have not been shown to change the morbidity or mortality in patients with HFpEF.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0701/p17.html
Evaluation of Palpable Breast Masses - American Family Physician
May 1, 2005 - Palpable breast masses are common and usually benign, but efficient evaluation and prompt diagnosis are necessary to rule out malignancy. A thorough clinical breast examination, imaging, and tissue sampling are needed for a definitive diagnosis. Fine-needle aspiration is fast, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0501/p1731.html
Electronic Health Records -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 15, 2010 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of electronic health records -- from selecting an EHR system to optimizing an EHR in your practice. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of electronic health records -- from selecting an ...
- EHR Incentives & Meaningful Use
- Optimizing Your EHR
- Patient Portals
- Selecting an EHR
- Other EHR Resources
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=34
Treatment of Threatened Miscarriage with Progestogens - Cochrane for Clinicians - ...
Sep 1, 2019 - Progestogens reduce the risk of miscarriage when compared with placebo in patients with threatened miscarriage (number needed to treat [NNT] = 10.) Use of progestogens poses no significant risks to mother or baby.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p279.html
Diagnostic Approach to Tinnitus - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2004 - Tinnitus is a common disorder with many possible causes. Most cases of tinnitus are subjective, but occasionally the tinnitus can be heard by an examiner. Otologic problems, especially hearing loss, are the most common causes of subjective tinnitus. Common causes of conductive hearing ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0101/p120.html
Access to Care -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 22, 2010 - Providing good care doesn't count for much if patients can't access your care easily. This article collection features popular FPM content on issues in improving access to care, from advanced-access scheduling to after-hours call. Providing good care doesn't count for much if patients ...
- Advanced Access (e.g., Open Access or Same-Day Scheduling)
- After-Hours Care
- Other Access Improvement Strategies
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=48
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Medical Examination: Practical Issues - American ...
Apr 15, 2010 - The commercial motor vehicle driver medical examination aims to ensure that commercial drivers can safely perform all driving and nondriving work-related tasks. In conducting the examination and completing the related certification, the medical examiner must follow mandated medical ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0415/p975.html
Dome-Shaped Lesion on the Finger - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2017 - A man presented with a lesion on his right index finger that had been growing gradually for a couple of years.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1001/p467.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
Amenorrhea, Ingrown Toenails, Chronic Neck Pain, Infantile Hemangiomas, Fluoride ...
Feb 15, 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/2020/0215/p205.html
H. pylori, Heart Failure, Acupuncture, Injections for Tendinopathy, Hirsutism - AFP ...
Feb 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/2020/0201/p143.html
Primary Care for Children with Autism - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2010 - The earliest sign of autism in children is the delayed attainment of social skill milestones, including joint attention, social orienting, and pretend play. Language impairment is a common, but less specific, sign of autism. Repetitive behaviors and restricted interests may not be noted...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0215/p453.html
Breast Implant—Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma - Editorials - American Family...
Jan 1, 2020 - In October 2019, the FDA released draft guidance offering numerous recommendations to help ensure women have access to breast implant benefit and risk information, including that manufacturers incorporate a boxed warning and patient decision checklist in the device’s labeling, and ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/p8.html
Goal-Setting Theory for the New Year -- FPM
Feb 1, 2020 - Research points to four factors that will help make your goals more effective.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0100/p3.html
Why Family Physicians Should Not Just Be Family Physicians: Rethinking Roles in ...
Feb 1, 2020 - In some settings, the cause of burnout isn’t having too much work - it’s having the wrong type of work.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0100/p5.html
Working With Insurers -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 28, 2010 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of working productively with health plans -- from avoiding health plan denials to evaluating whether individual health plan contracts should be renegotiated or terminated. This article collection features popular FPM ...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=54
Screening for HIV Infection and Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV ...
Nov 15, 2019 - J.S., a 29-year-old transgender woman, presents for her first maintenance visit with a new family physician. It has been three years since her previous visit with a primary care physician. She has no chronic illnesses, stopped using tobacco products four years ago, and reports that she ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p637.html
Enlarging Nodule on the Tongue - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2019 - A man presented with a nodule on his tongue that had been growing slowly for three years.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p367.html
C-Reactive Protein Guidance Safely Reduces Antibiotic Use in Patients with Acute ...
Jan 1, 2020 - CRP guidance, regarding the likelihood that antibiotics will be helpful for patients with acute exacerbation of COPD, safely reduces antibiotic use (number needed to treat = 5).
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/p54.html
Practice Pearls - Jan-Feb 2020 -- FPM
Feb 1, 2020 - Navigate patients’ anxiety about pelvic exams | Ask older patients these questions to assess dementia risk | Tell patients up front how much time you have
Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0100/p34.html
Predicting the Risk of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications - Point-of-Care Guides - ...
Oct 15, 2019 - What is the best approach to evaluate postoperative pulmonary risk?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p499.html
A Shrinking Primary Care Workforce in Puerto Rico - Graham Center Policy One-Pagers - ...
Jan 1, 2020 - In 2018, two-thirds of primary care physicians in Puerto Rico were older than 55 years, compared with 43% nationwide. Meanwhile, only four out of every 10 graduates of family medicine residencies from 2011 to 2017 remained on the island in 2018, placing Puerto Rico’s new family ...
American Family Physician : Graham Center Policy One-Pagers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/p13.html
Independent and Solo Practice -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 27, 2010 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of physician-owned practices. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of physician-owned practices.
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=53
One Month of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Followed by Clopidogrel Alone is Superior to 12 ...
Dec 15, 2019 - This study found that one month of dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin plus clopidogrel or prasugrel [Effient]) followed by clopidogrel monotherapy for up to five years is both noninferior and superior to 12 months of dual antiplatelet therapy followed by aspirin for up to five years for...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1215/od5.html
General Health Checks in Adults for Reducing Disease-Related Morbidity and Mortality - ...
Dec 1, 2019 - General health check visits have no benefit on cardiovascular morbidity or on total, cardiovascular, or cancer-related mortality. There is also no evidence that they cause patient harm.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1201/p676.html
Pharyngitis - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2004 - Sore throat is one of the most common reasons for visits to family physicians. While most patients with sore throat have an infectious cause (pharyngitis), fewer than 20 percent have a clear indication for antibiotic therapy (i.e., group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection). ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0315/p1465.html
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2006 - Developmental dysplasia of the hip refers to a continuum of abnormalities in the immature hip that can range from subtle dysplasia to dislocation. The identification of risk factors, including breech presentation and family history, should heighten a physician's suspicion of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1015/p1310.html
Antepartum Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake and Length of Gestation - Cochrane for Clinicians ...
Jan 1, 2020 - Omega-3 fatty acids, whether taken as supplements or consumed as part of the diet, reduce the risk of preterm birth (number needed to treat = 68) and early preterm birth (number needed to treat = 55).
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/p17.html
Treatment of Constipation in Older Adults - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2005 - Constipation is a common complaint in older adults. Although constipation is not a physiologic consequence of normal aging, decreased mobility and other comorbid medical conditions may contribute to its increased prevalence in older adults. Functional constipation is diagnosed when no ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1201/p2277.html
Listening to the Little Voice Inside -- FPM
Feb 1, 2020 - That nagging little voice can sometimes save you from a medical mistake, so don’t ignore it.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0100/p38.html
Thank You, FPM Peer Reviewers (2019) -- FPM
Feb 1, 2020 - We would like to thank the following peer reviewers for their valuable contributions to FPM during 2019.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0100/p4.html
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors vs. Angiotensin Receptor Blockers - FPIN's ...
Feb 1, 2015 - ACE inhibitors should be used in patients with hypertension because they reduce all-cause mortality, whereas ARBs do not.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0201/p193.html
Malpractice -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 19, 2010 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of malpractice -- from defending your care in a deposition to ensuring you have the right malpractice insurance policy. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of malpractice -- from ...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=41
Depression After ACS, Amenorrhea, Physical Activity, Heart Failure, Erythema Multiforme...
Jan 15, 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/2020/0115/p75.html
Branched-chain Amino Acids for Patients with Hepatic Encephalopathy - Medicine by the ...
Jan 1, 2020 - Hepatic encephalopathy is a brain dysfunction that can be mild with minimal confusion, or overt and severe with coma. Learn more about branched-chain amino acids for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/od1.html
Quality & Safety -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 16, 2010 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of quality and safety -- from improving asthma care to reducing risks for patients receiving warfarin. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of quality and safety -- from improving asthma...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=39
Psychological and Pharmacologic Treatments for Adults with PTSD - Implementing AHRQ ...
May 1, 2019 - What are the benefits and harms of psychotherapies and pharmacologic agents for the treatment of adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0501/p577.html
Combined Hormonal Contraceptives for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding - Cochrane for Clinicians...
Dec 1, 2019 - Combined oral contraceptives decrease the number of women reporting menorrhagia over six months compared with placebo (absolute risk reduction = 36.7%; number needed to treat = 2.7).
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1201/p677.html
Saline Nasal Irrigation for Upper Respiratory Conditions - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2009 - Saline nasal irrigation is an adjunctive therapy for upper respiratory conditions that bathes the nasal cavity with spray or liquid saline. Nasal irrigation with liquid saline is used to manage symptoms associated with chronic rhinosinusitis. Less conclusive evidence supports the use of...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1115/p1117.html
Addition of Steroids Improves Outcomes in Children and Adults with CAP - POEMs - ...
Jan 1, 2020 - Adding corticosteroid treatment to the management of CAP is beneficial for children and adults. Treatment decreases clinical failures, time in the hospital, and the risk of death in adults with severe pneumonia.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/p55.html
HIPAA -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 15, 2010 - HIPAA -- the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act -- was enacted on Aug. 21, 1996, making health care organizations accountable for health data. Additional HIPAA rules include the December 2000 Privacy Rule, the February 2003 Security Rule, and the March 2006 Enforcement ...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=35
Acute Management of Atrial Fibrillation: Part I. Rate and Rhythm Control - American ...
Jul 15, 2002 - Atrial fibrillation is the arrhythmia most commonly encountered in family practice. Serious complications can include congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, and thromboembolism. Initial treatment is directed at controlling the ventricular rate, most often with a calcium ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0715/p249.html
Screening for Pancreatic Cancer: Recommendation Statement - U.S. Preventive Services ...
Dec 15, 2019 - The USPSTF recommends against screening for pancreatic cancer in asymptomatic adults.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1215/od1.html
Practical Ways to Address Physician Burnout and Improve Joy in Practice -- FPM
Dec 1, 2019 - It starts with one simple principle: Get rid of stupid stuff in your practice. Here’s how.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/1100/p7.html
Diagnostic Approach to Polyarticular Joint Pain - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2003 - Identifying the cause of polyarticular joint pain can be difficult because of the extensive differential diagnosis. A thorough history and a complete physical examination are essential. Six clinical factors are helpful in narrowing the possible causes: disease chronology, inflammation, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0915/p1151.html
Warfarin Dosages, PCOS, Varicose Veins, Gastroenteritis in Children, Plantar Fasciitis ...
Jan 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/2020/0101/p10.html
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2008 - The National High Blood Pressure Education Program Working Group on High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy has defined four categories of hypertension in pregnancy: chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension. A maternal ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0701/p93.html
Screening for Pancreatic Cancer - Putting Prevention into Practice - American Family ...
Dec 15, 2019 - A 71-year-old woman comes to your office for a regularly scheduled visit. She has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a 50-pack-year smoking history, and had non-ulcer dyspepsia two years ago. Her body mass index is 32 kg per m2, and her blood pressure is normal.
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1215/p771.html