Identification and Evaluation of Mental Retardation - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2000 - Mental retardation in young children is often missed by clinicians. The condition is present in 2 to 3 percent of the population, either as an isolated finding or as part of a syndrome or broader disorder. Causes of mental retardation are numerous and include genetic and environmental ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0215/p1059.html
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Not Beneficial for Nonoperative Treatment of Rotator ...
Nov 15, 2019 - The review found no evidence that supports any additional benefit of platelet-rich plasma injections compared with various control interventions, including saline placebo, in the non-operative treatment of rotator cuff disease in adults.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p647.html
Pregnancy Prevention in Adolescents - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2004 - Although the pregnancy rate in adolescents has declined steadily in the past 10 years, it remains a major public health problem with lasting repercussions for the teenage mothers, their infants and families, and society as a whole. Successful strategies to prevent adolescent pregnancy ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1517.html
Coding & Documentation - Sep-Oct 2019 -- FPM
Oct 1, 2019 - Established vs. new patient codes | Office visits for immunization | Advance care planning and time
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0900/p32.html
Noninvasive Diagnostic Tests for Helicobacter pylori Infection - Cochrane for ...
Jul 1, 2019 - When compared with serology or stool antigen tests, the urea breath test has the highest diagnostic accuracy to identify H. pylori infection in patients without a history of gastrectomy or recent use of antibiotics or proton pump inhibitors.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0701/p16.html
As-Needed Budesonide/Formoterol Similar to Maintenance Budesonide Plus SABA in Patients...
Nov 15, 2019 - In these patients with mild asthma (more than one-half used a short-acting beta-agonist [SABA] such as albuterol two or fewer times per week), as-needed use of a combined budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort) inhaler was as effective at preventing exacerbations as daily maintenance ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p646a.html
Foot Blisters in a 30-Pack-Year Smoker - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2019 - A woman presented with blisters on the sole of her foot.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p579.html
A New Approach to New Physician Orientation: Six Key Components -- FPM
Aug 1, 2019 - In an era of patient-centered medical homes and value-based care, the old approach to physician orientation just doesn’t cut it.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0700/p24.html
Gabapentin for Treatment of Radicular Low Back Pain - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - ...
Sep 1, 2019 - Gabapentin is not effective for the treatment of radicular low back pain and is associated with adverse effects.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p309.html
Hirschsprung's Disease: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2006 - Hirschsprung's disease (congenital megacolon) is caused by the failed migration of colonic ganglion cells during gestation. Varying lengths of the distal colon are unable to relax, causing functional colonic obstruction. Hirschsprung's disease most commonly involves the rectosigmoid ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1015/p1319.html
Influenza Vaccination: Updated Recommendations from ACIP - Practice Guidelines - ...
Oct 15, 2019 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its recommendations for routine influenza vaccination in the 2019–2020 season.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p505.html
Climate Change Health Impacts: A Role for the Family Physician - Editorials - American ...
Nov 15, 2019 - Why is climate change a matter of such importance to us as health care professionals, and why must we act?
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p602.html
Statin Treatment, Early Pregnancy Loss, Ingrown Toenails, Blood Pressure, ADHD, ...
Dec 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/2019/1201/p671.html
Evaluation of a First Seizure - American Family Physician
May 1, 2007 - Seizure is a common presentation in the emergency care setting, and new-onset epilepsy is the most common cause of unprovoked seizures. The patient history and physical examination should direct the type and timing of laboratory and imaging studies. No single sign, symptom, or test ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0501/p1342.html
Oral Antibiotics Are Equal to IV Antibiotics for Serous Bone and Joint Infections - ...
Oct 1, 2019 - Oral antibiotics started within seven days of surgery for patients with a serious bone or joint infection are as safe and effective as six weeks of IV antibiotics.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p441.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
Taking the Fear Out of Error Disclosure -- FPM
Dec 1, 2019 - What if we could talk about medical mistakes without fear of judgment or punishment?
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/1100/p36.html
A Devoted Couple - Close-ups - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2019 - Life-long devotion and a mind-body mortality link between spouses.
American Family Physician : Close-ups
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1201/p709.html
Latex Allergy - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2009 - The prevalence of latex allergy in the general population is low; however, the risk of developing latex allergy is higher in persons with increased latex exposure, such as health care workers or persons who work in the rubber industry. Children with spina bifida and others who undergo ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1215/p1413.html
Restless Legs Syndrome - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2008 - Restless legs syndrome is a common neurologic movement disorder that affects approximately 10 percent of adults. Of those affected with this condition, approximately one third have symptoms severe enough to require medical therapy. Restless legs syndrome may be a primary condition, or ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0715/p235.html
Allopurinol Hypersensitivity Assay HLA-B*58:01 Genotyping - Diagnostic Tests: What ...
Nov 1, 2019 - The allopurinol hypersensitivity assay, or HLA-B*58:01 test, is a blood test to detect the presence of a human leukocyte antigen B (HLA-B) genetic variant that increases the risk of life-threatening, severe cutaneous adverse reactions in patients taking allopurinol.
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p530.html
Coding & Documentation - Nov-Dec 2019 -- FPM
Dec 1, 2019 - Work relative value units | Vaccination refusal | Marijuana use | Lesion treatment for new patients | Patient discharge without seeing patient
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/1100/p30.html
Ticagrelor Compared to Clopidogrel in Acute Coronary Syndrome and Stable Coronary ...
Nov 1, 2019 - The authors determined there is no benefit from the use of ticagrelor in patients with acute coronary syndrome and stable coronary artery disease because of the uncertainty about benefits and evidence of potential harms.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/od1.html
FDA Boxed Warnings: How to Prescribe Drugs Safely - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2010 - Boxed warnings, commonly referred to as 'black box' warnings, are issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and featured in the labeling of drugs associated with serious adverse reactions. These safety concerns are typically identified through the Adverse Event Reporting System ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0201/p298.html
Management of Insomnia Disorder in Adults - Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care ...
Sep 1, 2018 - What are the effectiveness, comparative effectiveness, and adverse effects of interventions for insomnia disorder in adults?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0901/p319.html
Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Skin Abscesses After Incision and Drainage: BMJ Rapid ...
Sep 1, 2018 - A collaboration between the BMJ and the MAGIC group led an international panel made up of a variety of health care professionals (e.g., family physicians, internists, dermatologists) and adults with experience treating and living with skin abscesses to create recommendations regarding ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0901/p323.html
A Different Look at Corticosteroids - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 1998 - Systemic corticosteroids have been used in the treatment of numerous medical conditions for approximately 50 years. Short-acting products such as hydrocortisone are the least potent. Prednisone and methylprednisolone, which are intermediate-acting products, are four to five times more ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0801/p443.html
Climate Change: What the Science Tells Us - Editorials - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2019 - The sounds of alarm increasingly manifested across multiple sectors around the globe are warranted, and the science shows why.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/od3.html
Use of Amphetamines for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults - Cochrane ...
Sep 1, 2019 - Amphetamines provide a clinician-rated 30% or greater reduction in ADHD symptoms when compared with placebo (number needed to treat = 5).
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p278.html
5% Fluorouracil Is the Preferred Treatment for Actinic Keratoses - POEMs - American ...
Aug 15, 2019 - The use of topical 5% fluorouracil is most likely to result in successful elimination of actinic keratoses in a field on the head or face.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p249a.html
A Jury of One's Peers -- FPM
Dec 1, 2019 - FPM depends on readers like you to review submitted manuscripts and help us deliver useful, high-quality content.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/1100/p6.html
Practice Pearls - Nov-Dec 2019 -- FPM
Dec 1, 2019 - Liven up your exam rooms | Be prepared for last-minute gynecologic exams | Use nudges to encourage behavior change
Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/1100/p31.html
Additional Rheumatologic Tests Critical in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis - Letters ...
Feb 15, 2019 - Letters to the Editor from AFP readers regarding previously published articles.
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0215/p221.html
What Family Physicians Can Do to Reduce Maternal Mortality - Editorials - American ...
Oct 15, 2019 - Family physicians can catalyze efforts to ensure the safety of all people who give birth and to support well-being during the postpartum period.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p460.html
Oral H1 Antihistamines as Add-on Therapy to Topical Treatment for Eczema - Cochrane for...
Nov 1, 2019 - In children with eczema, there is no evidence to support the addition of oral H1 antihistamines to standard treatment regimens. In adults, the use of fexofenadine (Allegra), 120 mg per day, improves patient-assessed eczema symptoms compared with placebo (number needed to treat = 11; 95%...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p541.html
Preterm Labor - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2010 - Preventing preterm delivery remains one of the great challenges in modern medicine. Preterm birth rates continue to increase and accounted for 12.7 percent of all U.S. births in 2005. The etiology of preterm delivery is unclear, but is likely to be complex and influenced by genetics and...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0215/p477.html
Elagolix (Orilissa) for Endometriosis Pain - STEPS - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2019 - Elagolix can decrease pain in women with endometriosis, but it is expensive and has adverse effects similar to those of other medications that decrease estrogen levels.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p502.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
Secnidazole (Solosec) for Bacterial Vaginosis - STEPS - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2019 - Secnidazole is much more expensive than generic metronidazole and other available treatments. However, it is a safe option for women who desire a single-dose treatment or for patients in whom treatment compliance is a concern.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p242.html
New-Onset Full-Body Rash Following Sore Throat in a Child - Photo Quiz - American ...
May 1, 2019 - A five-year-old presented with numerous small erythematous plaques throughout her body but sparing the palms and soles. Treatment with topical antibiotic cream was unsuccessful.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0501/p575.html
Common Oral Conditions in Older Persons - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2008 - Older persons are at risk of chronic diseases of the mouth, including dental infections (e.g., caries, periodontitis), tooth loss, benign mucosal lesions, and oral cancer. Other common oral conditions in this population are xerostomia (dry mouth) and oral candidiasis, which may lead to ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1001/p845.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
Aspirin for CVD, Scabies, Intimate Partner Violence, Maternal Vaccines, Caregiver ...
Nov 15, 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/2019/1115/p606.html
In Support of Buprenorphine Deregulation -- FPM
Aug 1, 2019 - Family physicians should join the fight to remove limits on prescribing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0700/p6.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
Gabapentin and Pregabalin Not Effective for Low Back Pain with or Without Radiculopathy...
Mar 15, 2019 - The use of anticonvulsants like gabapentin (Neurontin) for painful conditions has increased greatly in recent years. This review finds good evidence that these drugs are not an effective treatment for low back pain with or without radiculopathy, and are associated with an increased risk...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0315/od2.html
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease - FPIN's Clinical ...
Oct 15, 2019 - Patients with established cardiovascular disease or risk factors (e.g., ischemic cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, high risk of atherothrombotic disease) should receive dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin plus clopidogrel, which confers additional benefit over ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p463.html
Early Cardioversion No Better Than Delayed Cardioversion for Recent-Onset Symptomatic ...
Nov 15, 2019 - For patients presenting to the emergency department with recent-onset symptomatic atrial fibrillation, early cardioversion is no better than delayed cardioversion in achieving sinus rhythm within four weeks.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p648.html
Overview of New ACC/AHA Lipid Guidelines - POEMs - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2019 - These updated guidelines, made without any input from primary care physicians who manage most patients with hyperlipidemia, are more complex than the 2013 guidelines and will likely lead to even more recommendations for statins, ezetimibe (Zetia), and PSK9 inhibitors.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0601/p716.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2003 - Sick sinus syndrome comprises a variety of conditions involving sinus node dysfunction and commonly affects elderly persons. While the syndrome can have many causes, it usually is idiopathic. Patients may experience syncope, pre-syncope, palpitations, or dizziness; however, they often ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0415/p1725.html
Breast Problems, Pelvic Pain, Allergic Rhinitis, Polypharmacy, Peripheral Artery ...
Nov 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/2019/1101/p526.html
Physician Burnout and Stress While Interacting with Patients - Curbside Consultation - ...
Nov 1, 2019 - Physicians, especially family physicians, face multiple stressors in modern medicine that can lead to disillusionment and burnout, which occur when the reality of practicing medicine does not match physicians' previous naive expectations.
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p537.html
Erenumab (Aimovig) for Migraine Prophylaxis in Adults - STEPS - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2019 - Erenumab is a safe option for migraine prophylaxis in adults. However, it is expensive and should be reserved for patients who have experienced intolerable adverse effects while taking oral migraine prophylaxis medication or who have poor adherence to daily preventive treatment.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p781.html
Head and Neck Manifestations of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - American Family ...
Sep 1, 1999 - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common esophageal disease. Besides the typical presentation of heartburn and acid regurgitation, either alone or in combination, GERD can cause atypical symptoms. An estimated 20 to 60 percent of patients with GERD have head and neck ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0901/p873.html
Management of Benign Aphthous Ulcers - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2000 - Aphthous ulcers are a common and painful problem. Benign aphthae tend to be small (less than 1 cm in diameter) and shallow. Aphthous ulcers that occur in conjunction with symptoms of uveitis, genital ulcerations, conjunctivitis, arthritis, fever or adenopathy should prompt a search for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0701/p149.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
Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use in ...
Jun 15, 2019 - The USPSTF recommends screening for unhealthy alcohol use in primary care settings in adults 18 years or older, including pregnant women, and providing persons engaged in risky or hazardous drinking with brief behavioral counseling interventions to reduce unhealthy alcohol use.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/od1.html
Stuttering: An Overview - American Family Physician
May 1, 2008 - Speech dysfluency (stuttering) is common in children. Although stuttering often resolves before adulthood, it can cause significant anxiety for children and their families. Stuttering speech patterns are often easily identifiable; when a child is learning to talk, repetition of sounds ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0501/p1271.html
Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2008 - Vaginal delivery is a natural process that usually does not require significant medical intervention. Management guided by current knowledge of the relevant screening tests and normal labor process can greatly increase the probability of an uncomplicated delivery and postpartum course. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0801/p336.html
Aesthetic Procedures in Office Practice - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2009 - Since the approval of botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, and lasers for cosmetic use, minimally invasive aesthetic procedures have rapidly become the treatments of choice for age-related facial changes.
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1201/p1231.html
Antihypertensive Drug Therapy for Mild to Moderate Hypertension During Pregnancy - ...
Oct 1, 2019 - Compared with placebo, antihypertensive drug therapy for mild to moderate hypertension (defined by the authors as a blood pressure of 140 to 169 mm Hg systolic or 90 to 109 mm Hg diastolic) caused by chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, or preeclampsia during pregnancy does ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p403.html
Tonsillectomy in Children: AAO-HNS Updates Guideline - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Sep 1, 2019 - The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO–HNS) has updated its 2011 guideline on tonsillectomy indications and perioperative care in children one to 18 years of age.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p316.html
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Aug 15, 2019 - High-quality evidence suggests that long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids do not prevent mortality (all-cause or cardiovascular) or cardiovascular disease events when used as primary or secondary prevention. Find out more.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p209.html
Normal Vital Signs and Pulmonary Examination Results Rule Out CAP in Adults with Acute ...
Sep 15, 2019 - Community-dwelling adults who present to a primary care office with acute respiratory infection symptoms but normal vital signs and normal findings on a pulmonary examination have only a 0.4% likelihood of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p375.html
Cancer Screening: ACS Releases Annual Summary of Recommendations - Practice Guidelines ...
Jun 1, 2019 - The American Cancer Society (ACS) provides a summary of recommendations for cancer screening each year, including any updates and recent data, and advice for when recommendations cannot be made.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0601/p719.html
Lung Cancer Screening: Pros and Cons - Lown Right Care: Reducing Overuse and Underuse -...
Jun 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/2019/0615/p740.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
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
Identification of and Treatment for Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Primary Care Settings - ...
Jun 15, 2019 - We have identified the ways in which family physicians can implement the USPSTF screening recommendation for unhealthy alcohol use and then intervene when a patient has a positive screen.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p733.html
Treatment of Prostatitis - American Family Physician
May 15, 2000 - The term prostatitis is applied to a series of disorders, ranging from acute bacterial infection to chronic pain syndromes, in which the prostate gland is inflamed. Patients present with a variety of symptoms, including urinary obstruction, fever, myalgias, decreased libido or ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0515/p3015.html
Bridging Warfarin Before Colonoscopy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation - FPIN's ...
Apr 15, 2019 - A limited number of trials that examined the risk of temporary interruption of anticoagulation before a variety of procedures did not find a reduction in the risk of stroke, but they did show an increased risk of bleeding events and venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who were ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0415/p519.html
Drug-Eluting Coronary Artery Stents - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2009 - Many advances have been made in the percutaneous treatment of coronary artery disease during the past 30 years. Although balloon angioplasty alone is still performed, the use of coronary artery stents is much more common. Approximately 40 percent of patients treated with balloon ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1201/p1245.html
How to Use Group Visits to Manage Obesity -- FPM
Oct 1, 2019 - Clinic and community resources combine to support patients in this unique group-visit model.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0900/p20.html
Child Passenger Safety: AAP Updates Best Practice Recommendations - Practice Guidelines...
Apr 15, 2019 - There has been an increase in scientific evidence supporting the use of child safety and booster seats. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated best practice recommendations on child passenger safety based on this evidence.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0415/p525.html
Flu Vaccine, Car Seats, PTSD, Kidney Stones, Bridging Warfarin - AFP Clinical Answers -...
Oct 15, 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/2019/1015/p462.html
Infectious Diarrhea: IDSA Updates Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management - Practice ...
May 15, 2018 - The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has updated its 2001 guidelines for the management of children and adults with suspected or confirmed infectious diarrhea. Infectious diarrhea is usually self-limited, but diagnostic testing and treatment are indicated in some cases.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0515/p676.html
Interpregnancy Care: Guidelines from ACOG and SMFM - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Jul 15, 2019 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine have published guidelines focusing on interpregnancy care to improve outcomes of future pregnancies and the overall health of women, regardless of their future pregnancy plans.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p121.html
Integrating Medical Acupuncture into Family Medicine Practice - Editorials - American ...
Jul 15, 2019 - Acupuncture is an evidence-based therapy to reduce pain that can meet patient demand for nonpharmacologic treatment. Now is the time to offer training in medical acupuncture to more family physicians.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p76.html
Diagnosing Night Sweats - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2003 - Night sweats are a common outpatient complaint, yet literature on the subject is scarce. Tuberculosis and lymphoma are diseases in which night sweats are a dominant symptom, but these are infrequently found to be the cause of night sweats in modern practice. While these diseases remain ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0301/p1019.html
Screening for Peripheral Artery Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment with...
Dec 15, 2018 - The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for peripheral artery disease (PAD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk with the ankle-brachial index (ABI) in asymptomatic adults.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1215/od1.html
Treatment of Nursing Home-Acquired Pneumonia - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2009 - Pneumonia is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in nursing home residents, with 30-day mortality rates ranging from 10 to 30 percent. Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of nursing home-acquired pneumonia, although Staphylococcus aureus and gram-negative ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0601/p976.html
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
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Determining Safe Treatment in the Outpatient Setting - ...
Jun 15, 2019 - When is it safe to treat a patient with community-acquired pneumonia a an outpatient?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p768.html
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
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
Coding & Documentation - Jul-Aug 2019 -- FPM
Aug 1, 2019 - Using the new chronic care management code | Pessary care | Documenting an interval history
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0700/p34.html
Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression: Recommendation Statement - U.S. ...
Sep 15, 2019 - The USPSTF recommends that clinicians provide or refer pregnant and postpartum persons who are at increased risk of perinatal depression to counseling interventions.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/od1.html
Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression - Putting Prevention into Practice - ...
Sep 15, 2019 - A 25-year-old woman presents to your office after having recently missed her period. A urine pregnancy test confirms that she is pregnant. She takes acyclovir for suppression of genital herpes, which she acquired as a teenager. She reports a history of depression and sexual abuse during...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p365.html
Effectiveness and Safety of Factor Xa Inhibitors in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation -...
Oct 1, 2019 - Treatment of AFib with a factor Xa inhibitor results in a decrease in the combined end point of stroke and embolic events (odds ratio [OR] = 0.89; 95% CI, 0.82 to 0.97), as well as a decrease in intracranial hemorrhage (OR = 0.50; 95% CI, 0.42 to 0.59) and all-cause mortality (OR = ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p405.html
e-Cigarettes More Effective Than Nicotine Replacement for Cessation of Tobacco Use in ...
Oct 1, 2019 - Among adults who smoked a median of 15 cigarettes per day, those who were randomized to receive e-cigarettes were more likely to be abstinent at one year than those who received nicotine replacement (number needed to treat [NNT] = 12).
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p442.html
Therapeutic Home Adaptations for Older Adults with Disabilities - American Family ...
Nov 1, 2009 - Family physicians commonly care for older patients with disabilities. Many of these patients need help maintaining a therapeutic home environment to preserve their comfort and independence. Patients often have little time to decide how to address the limitations of newly-acquired ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1101/p963.html
Management of Varicose Veins - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2008 - Varicose veins are twisted, dilated veins most commonly located on the lower extremities. Risk factors include chronic cough, constipation, family history of venous disease, female sex, obesity, older age, pregnancy, and prolonged standing. The exact pathophysiology is debated, but it ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1201/p1289.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
Evaluation and Management of Common Childhood Poisonings - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2009 - Family physicians often manage substance ingestions in children, most of which are nontoxic in nature. Physicians should know the phone number of the poison control center, understand the appropriate initial assessment of suspected toxin ingestion, and recognize important toxidromes. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0301/p397.html
Scope of Practice: Reclaiming Young Patient Care -- FPM
Oct 1, 2019 - Caring for the whole family is a defining aspect of family medicine, yet many physicians have stopped seeing young patients. Here’s why and how to welcome them back.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0900/p26.html
Protecting Patients from Elder Abuse Scams - Close-ups - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2019 - Protecting patients from elder abuse scams.
American Family Physician : Close-ups
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p438.html
Catheter Ablation of Supraventricular Arrhythmias and Atrial Fibrilation - American ...
Nov 15, 2009 - Supraventricular arrhythmias are relatively common, often persistent, and rarely life-threatening cardiac rhythm disturbances that arise from the sinus node, atrial tissue, or junctional sites between the atria and ventricles. The term
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1115/p1089.html
Management of Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2009 - Evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus focus on three areas: intensive lifestyle intervention that includes at least 150 minutes per week of physical activity, weight loss with an initial goal of 7 percent of baseline weight, and a low-fat, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0101/p29.html
Identifying Outpatients with Acute Cough at Very Low Risk of Pneumonia - Point-of-Care ...
Aug 15, 2019 - In patients with acute cough, is it possible to identify a subset with a very low likelihood of community-acquired pneumonia?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p246.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