Using Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention to Address Patients' Risky Drinking -- FPM
Jun 1, 2017 - Asking patients about their drinking habits is a straightforward way to boost health and revenue.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2017/0500/p12.html
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 1999 - The most probable etiology of abnormal uterine bleeding relates to the patient's reproductive age, as does the likelihood of serious endometrial pathology. The specific diagnostic approach depends on whether the patient is premenopausal, perimenopausal or postmenopausal. In ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/1001/p1371.html
Ruling Out Pulmonary Embolism in the Primary Care Setting - Point-of-Care Guides - ...
Jun 1, 2018 - What is the best approach to evaluate patients with suspected pulmonary embolism in the outpatient, primary care setting?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0601/p750.html
The Newborn Foot - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2004 - An examination of the feet is an essential component of an evaluation of a newborn. A thorough examination can be performed quickly. Despite its small size, the newborn foot is a complex structure. Most deformities can be diagnosed easily with physical examination alone, using few ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0215/p865.html
Deprescribing Antipsychotics for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia and ...
Sep 15, 2018 - As part of the Deprescribing Guidelines in the Elderly Project, a Canadian team consisting of two family physicians, one geriatric psychiatrist, two geriatricians, and four pharmacists has provided recommendations to guide physicians in deprescribing antipsychotics for behavioral and ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0915/p394.html
Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part II. Differential Diagnosis - ...
Sep 1, 2003 - Knee pain is a common presenting complaint with many possible causes. An awareness of certain patterns can help the family physician identify the underlying cause more efficiently. Teenage girls and young women are more likely to have patellar tracking problems such as patellar ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0901/p917.html
Nausea in Pregnancy, Knee Osteoarthritis, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Shingles - AFP ...
Jan 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/2019/0101/p10.html
Coding & Documentation - Nov-Dec 2018 -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - When the chief complaint is medication refill | 99221 for second hospital encounter? | Staph infection of a wound
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p32.html
Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2003 - Gestational diabetes mellitus is a common but controversial disorder. While no large randomized controlled trials show that screening for and treating gestational diabetes affect perinatal outcomes, multiple studies have documented an increase in adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1101/p1767.html
Management of Vaginitis - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2004 - Common infectious forms of vaginitis include bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis. Vaginitis also can occur because of atrophic changes. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by proliferation of Gardnerella vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis, and anaerobes. The diagnosis...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1201/p2125.html
Getting Paid for Screening and Assessment Services -- FPM
Dec 1, 2017 - If you're not coding and billing for these services, you might be leaving money on the table.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2017/1100/p25.html
Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir (Mavyret) for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C - STEPS - ...
Nov 15, 2018 - Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir is an effective treatment for any of six genotypes of HCV infection and has few adverse effects. It can be used to treat more genotypes over a shorter duration (eight weeks for patients without cirrhosis) and is substantially less expensive than other available ...
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1115/p601.html
Blood Pressure Targets for Patients with Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease - ...
Sep 1, 2018 - Achieving a target BP of 135/85 mm Hg or less does not decrease the risk of total cardiovascular events vs. treating to a target of 140 to 160/90 to 100 mm Hg. Further, treating to the lower BP target does not improve total mortality, cardiovascular mortality, or serious adverse effects.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0901/p276.html
Mifepristone Pretreatment Improves Success Rate of Misoprostol for Early Pregnancy Loss...
Dec 1, 2018 - In women with early pregnancy loss between five and 12 weeks' gestation, pretreatment with 200 mcg of oral mifepristone before 800 mcg of vaginal misoprostol increases the likelihood of successful expulsion of the gestational sac.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1201/p683a.html
Using Motivational Interviewing to Promote Healthy Weight -- FPM
Oct 1, 2016 - Encouraging patients to talk about their goals rather than their obstacles can lead to long-term change.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/0900/p32.html
Current Strategies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood ...
Apr 15, 2009 - Symptoms of childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder affect cognitive, academic, behavioral, emotional, social, and developmental functioning. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder in children and adolescents. An ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0415/p657.html
What Makes a Doctor Truly Great -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - This one skill separates the good from the great.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p40.html
How to Prepare for and Survive a Violent Patient Encounter -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - When the unthinkable happens, having a plan that you have practiced regularly can make all the difference.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p5.html
Preventing Gun Violence: The Role of Family Physicians - Editorials - American Family ...
Nov 1, 2018 - As reviewed here, the available evidence on gun violence prevention provides some options to consider incorporating into family physicians' practices.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1101/p560.html
Coding & Documentation - May-Jun 2018 -- FPM
Jun 1, 2018 - ICD-10 coding for hypertension and diabetes | Physician certification of diabetic shoes | Umbilical cauterization
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0500/p33.html
Cryosurgery for Common Skin Conditions - American Family Physician
May 15, 2004 - Cryosurgery is a highly effective treatment for a broad range of benign skin problems. With appropriate instruction and supervised experience, family physicians can master the technique quickly. Cryosurgery is best suited for use in patients with light skin and for treatment of lesions ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0515/p2365.html
Case Report: Back Pain as a Presenting Symptom of Systemic Mastocytosis - Letters to ...
Feb 15, 2021 - Feb 15, 2021 Issue Letters to the Editor Case Report: DKA with Lower-than-Expected Blood Glucose in the Setting of SGLT2 Inhibitor Use Am Fam Physician. 2021 Feb 15;103(4):200. To the Editor: A 45-year-old patient presented to the emergency department after three days of generalized...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0215/p200.html
Hormone Therapy for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Postmenopausal ...
Oct 1, 2018 - No benefit was observed in postmenopausal women receiving hormone therapy for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Find out more.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1001/od1.html
Diabetes: ADA Releases Revised Position Statement on Standards of Medical Care - ...
Aug 1, 2018 - Because the evidence regarding medical care for persons with diabetes mellitus continues to evolve, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) annually updates its standards. In addition, starting in 2018, the ADA will also periodically update its guidance online if warranted.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0801/p187.html
Estrogen No Better Than Vaginal Lubricant for Postmenopausal Vaginal Symptoms - POEMs -...
Nov 15, 2018 - It is time to rethink the idea that vaginal atrophy caused by diminished estrogen is the cause of vaginal symptoms associated with menopause. Vaginal estradiol is no more effective than a non-prescription vaginal lubricant or placebo lubricant in the treatment of women with painful ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1115/od3.html
Treatments for de Quervain Tenosynovitis - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American Family ...
Jun 15, 2018 - Corticosteroid injections are no better than thumb spica orthoses for decreasing pain in patients with de Quervain tenosynovitis. When combined with orthoses, corticosteroid injections and acupuncture are equally effective for improving function and decreasing pain.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0615/od2.html
Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: A Guideline from the AAAAI/ACAAI Joint Task ...
Jun 1, 2018 - To outline quality improvement opportunities for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters, consisting of experts from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0601/p756.html
Coding & Documentation - Jul-Aug 2018 -- FPM
Aug 1, 2018 - Medicare billing for well-woman exams | Pediatric hearing screening | Road rash treatment | Peak flow testing | Student documentation
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0700/p31.html
The Female Athlete Triad: Recommendations for Management - Editorials - American Family...
Apr 15, 2018 - Family physicians should be familiar with recommendations regarding the female athlete triad, because prevention and early intervention can significantly reduce morbidity from this disorder.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0415/p499.html
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants: A Clinical Report from the AAP on ...
Aug 1, 2017 - Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) can range from a mild abnormality to dislocation. In infants and young children, it is asymptomatic; therefore, screening is required to diagnose it in otherwise healthy children.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0801/p196.html
Treatment of the Post-ICU Patient in an Outpatient Setting - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2009 - The care of a patient in the intensive care unit extends well beyond his or her hospitalization. Evaluation of a patient after leaving the intensive care unit involves a review of the hospital stay, including principal diagnosis, exposure to medications, period spent in the intensive ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0315/p459.html
Advance Care Planning Increases Execution of Advance Directives and Surrogate ...
Dec 1, 2018 - In this study, an intensive advance care planning intervention dramatically increased the completion of advance directives and the identification of surrogate decision makers.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1201/p682a.html
Practice Pearls - Nov-Dec 2018 -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - Know your RVUs | Set antibiotic expectations before a sore throat exam | Use a white board to track high-risk patients
Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p34.html
Epidural Analgesia and Risk of Cesarean Delivery - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American ...
Nov 1, 2018 - There is no difference in the risk of cesarean delivery in women who receive epidural analgesia before 4 to 5 cm cervical dilation compared with later dilation.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1101/od2.html
Feed Thickener for Newborn Infants with Gastroesophageal Reflux - Cochrane for ...
Sep 1, 2018 - Feed thickeners decrease the number of reflux episodes in full-term formula-fed infants. Additionally, full-term formula-fed infants with GER who are given thickeners are more than twice as likely to be asymptomatic compared with infants not receiving thickeners at one to eight weeks of...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0901/p275.html
Direct Oral Anticoagulants Preferred Over Warfarin for Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation ...
Dec 1, 2018 - The balance of benefits and harms favors direct oral anticoagulants over warfarin (Coumadin) for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who require anticoagulation and are already taking low-dose aspirin.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1201/p683.html
Communicating Risks: Let's Talk Numeracy -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - Understanding numeracy will make your risk conversations with patients more effective.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p4.html
Lipoma Excision - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2002 - Lipomas are adipose tumors that are often located in the subcutaneous tissues of the head, neck, shoulders, and back. Lipomas have been identified in all age groups but usually first appear between 40 and 60 years of age. These slow-growing, nearly always benign, tumors usually present ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0301/p901.html
Hyperpigmented Patches on the Dorsal Hands - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
May 1, 2018 - A man with a history of HIV infection, diabetes, alcohol use disorder, and tobacco use disorder presented with skin lesions on his upper extremities and hyperpigmented patches on his face.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0501/p603.html
Faith in Subtraction: Deprescribing in Older Patient Facilitates Needed Surgery - ...
Dec 1, 2018 - Having faith and an open mind, even in the face of major health problems, can go a long way in helping patients reach their goals.
American Family Physician : Close-ups
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1201/p634.html
Practical Considerations of Caring for Patients Abroad During Short-term Medical Trips ...
Dec 1, 2018 - A 65-year-old woman presented on the second day of my week-long volunteer medical brigade to a migrant camp in Mexico. The patient had a blood pressure of 180/110 mm Hg and a heart rate of 78 beats per minute. Her presenting symptoms were itchy eyes and sneezing, which she reported were...
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1201/p673.html
Dysphonia (Hoarseness): AAO-HNSF Releases Updated Clinical Guideline for Treatment - ...
Nov 15, 2018 - To improve the quality of care for patients of all ages with dysphonia, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) updated guidelines to reduce inappropriate variations in care, produce optimal health outcomes, and minimize harm.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1115/p606.html
Physician Burnout: Its Origin, Symptoms, and Five Main Causes -- FPM
Oct 1, 2015 - Burnout is everywhere, buy you can't fight an enemy unless you recognize it.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2015/0900/p42.html
Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in Adults: ACP Guideline - Practice Guidelines - American...
May 15, 2017 - The American College of Physicians (ACP) has provided recommendations for treatment of chronic insomnia in adults. Treatment, which can include psychological or pharmacologic therapy, alone or combined, as well as complementary and alternative methods, is aimed at improving sleep, ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0515/p669.html
Chronic Pancreatitis - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2007 - Chronic pancreatitis is the progressive and permanent destruction of the pancreas resulting in exocrine and endocrine insufficiency and, often, chronic disabling pain. The etiology is multifactorial. Alcoholism plays a significant role in adults, whereas genetic and structural defects ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1201/p1679.html
Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT): A Patient-Centered Approach to Grading ...
Feb 1, 2004 - A large number of taxonomies are used to rate the quality of an individual study and the strength of a recommendation based on a body of evidence. We have developed a new grading scale that will be used by several family medicine and primary care journals (required or optional), with ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0201/p548.html
Introducing Lown Right Care: Reducing Overuse and Underuse - Editorials - American ...
Nov 15, 2018 - AFP launches a new feature as a result of a collaboration with the Lown Institute. This new feature will promote a vision for delivering health care that is true to the evidence, balanced in its approach, and focused on the patient.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1115/p560.html
Effectiveness of Intrapartum Antibiotics for Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid - Medicine...
Nov 1, 2018 - This review concluded that there is insufficient evidence to recommend prophylactic intrapartum antibiotics in laboring women with meconium-stained amniotic fluid because of the lack of difference in rates of neonatal sepsis between the antibiotic and placebo groups.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1101/od1.html
Acute Knee Effusions: A Systematic Approach to Diagnosis - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2000 - Knee effusions may be the result of trauma, overuse or systemic disease. An understanding of knee pathoanatomy is an invaluable part of making the correct diagnosis and formulating a treatment plan. Taking a thorough medical history is the key component of the evaluation. The most ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0415/p2391.html
Statin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults - Putting ...
Dec 15, 2017 - L.D., a 66-year-old generally healthy white man, presents for his annual physical. He has no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD); he has had consistent systolic blood pressure measurements of 140 mm Hg; he is not taking any medications; he does not smoke; he exercises three times ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1215/p805.html
Culture-Specific Asthma Education Programs for Minority Groups - Cochrane for ...
Nov 1, 2018 - In children from minority groups, culture-specific asthma education programs (CAEPs) reduce the number of severe asthma exacerbations requiring hospitalization and improve asthma control as measured by the Childhood Asthma Control Test but not the Asthma Control Questionnaire. CAEPs ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1101/p572.html
Deprescribing Unnecessary Medications: A Four-Part Process -- FPM
Jun 1, 2018 - With too many patients taking too many unnecessary medications, deprescribing has become a required skill for primary care physicians. Here’s how to go about it.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0500/p28.html
Health-Related Concerns of the Female Athlete: A Lifespan Approach - American Family ...
Mar 15, 2009 - Exercise is beneficial for women of all ages and is associated with long-term health benefits and enhanced well-being. Nevertheless, active women and girls are at risk for conditions resulting from sports and exercise participation. Because of their unique physiology, children are more ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0315/p489.html
Finding High-Quality Review Articles - American Family Physician
May 15, 2009 - A wide array of resources summarizing medical information are available, and physicians must carefully choose the most trustworthy sources. Treatment decisions should be based on the best available evidence, which should be carefully critiqued for both relevance and validity. Paying ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0515/p875.html
As-Needed Use of Budesonide Plus Formoterol As Good As Daily Use of Steroid - POEMs - ...
Nov 15, 2018 - As-needed use of budesonide/formoterol is as effective as the daily use of maintenance budesonide plus as-needed terbutaline at preventing severe exacerbations, and results in a much lower cumulative steroid dose.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1115/od4.html
Syncope Evaluation and Treatment Guidelines from ACC, AHA, and HRS - Practice ...
Apr 1, 2018 - The American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), and Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) have released guidelines to assist physicians in evaluating and treating syncope.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0401/p478.html
Identifying Patients with Headache Who Are at Risk of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - ...
Aug 15, 2018 - When is urgent imaging warranted in patients presenting with sudden, severe, nontraumatic headache and normal findings on a neurologic examination?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0815/p256.html
Soy: A Complete Source of Protein - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2009 - Soybeans contain all of the essential amino acids necessary for human nutrition and have been grown and harvested for thousands of years. Populations with diets high in soy protein and low in animal protein have lower risks of prostate and breast cancers than other populations. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0101/p43.html
Acupuncture Effective for Chronic Pain Conditions - POEMs - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2018 - Acupuncture, with its meridians, chi, and other concepts that do not seem to line up with anything physiologic, is vexing to most of us who trained in Western medicine. However, this meta-analysis, based on data from almost 21,000 patients, found it to be more effective than no ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1115/od2.html
Urinary Tract Infection in Children - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2005 - Up to 7 percent of girls and 2 percent of boys will have a symptomatic, culture-confirmed urinary tract infection by six years of age. Urinary tract infection may be suspected because of urinary symptoms in older children or because of fever, nonspecific symptoms, or failure to thrive ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1215/p2483.html
Outpatient Management of Anticoagulation Therapy - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2007 - The Seventh American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy provides guidelines for outpatient management of anticoagulation therapy. The ACCP guidelines recommend short-term warfarin therapy, with the goal of maintaining an ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0401/p1031.html
Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2007 - Acute low back pain with or without sciatica usually is self-limited and has no serious underlying pathology. For most patients, reassurance, pain medications, and advice to stay active are sufficient. A more thorough evaluation is required in selected patients with
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0415/p1181.html
Realistic Approaches to Counseling in the Office Setting - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2009 - Although it is often unrecognized, family physicians provide a significant amount of mental health care in the United States. Time is one of the major obstacles to providing counseling in primary care. Counseling approaches developed specifically for ambulatory patients and traditional ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0215/p277.html
Penile Swelling - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Dec 15, 2020 Issue Photo Quiz Penile Swelling DIANA LADKANY, MD, and JONATHAN E. DAVIS, MD, Georgetown University and MedStar Health, Washington, District of Columbia Am Fam Physician. 2020 Dec 15;102(12):751-752. A 34-year-old patient presented...
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1215/p751.html
A Pigmented Thumbnail Lesion - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2018 - A man with no recent trauma presented with a pigmented lesion on his thumbnail.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0915/p377.html
Screening for Cardiovascular Disease Risk with Electrocardiography - Putting Prevention...
Sep 15, 2018 - A 55-year-old man presents for an annual visit. He has no history of hypertension, cardiovascular disease (CVD), or diabetes mellitus; has never smoked; and has no family history of CVD. His lipid panel results from one year ago were normal, and he has no current symptoms of CVD.
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0915/p375.html
Intracranial Calcifications Discovered During Prolonged New Seizure - Photo Quiz - ...
Jun 1, 2018 - An eight-month-old infant presented to the emergency department with a prolonged episode of left upper and lower extremity shaking and eye deviation.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0601/p753.html
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Important for Decision-Making About Treatment - POEMs - ...
Oct 15, 2018 - This study supports the guidelines recommending that treatment decisions be based on ambulatory blood pressure measurements rather than in-office blood pressure results. The difference between the two measurements in this cohort was 19/11 mm Hg, which is enough to change the decision to...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1015/od5.html
Lower Extremity Erythema - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2018 - A man who lived a hermit lifestyle presented with an open eschar over the left medial malleolus.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0715/p107.html
The Role of Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia - ...
Aug 1, 2018 - There is moderate-quality evidence that PPIs are more effective than placebo at relieving overall symptoms in patients with functional dyspepsia (number needed to treat [NNT] = 11). Low-quality evidence suggests a small benefit of PPI therapy compared with prokinetics, and little to no ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0801/p152.html
Substance Abuse - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2021 - Advertisement AFP BY TOPIC Substance Abuse Editors' Choice of Best Available Content This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on substance abuse and related issues, including addiction, drug dependence, and urine drug screening. New...
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American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=27
Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension - American Family Physician
May 1, 2001 - Primary pulmonary hypertension is a rare disease of unknown etiology, whereas secondary pulmonary hypertension is a complication of many pulmonary, cardiac and extrathoracic conditions. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, left ventricular dysfunction and disorders associated with ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0501/p1789.html
Interventions to Prevent Falls and Fractures in Community-Dwelling Older Adults - ...
Aug 15, 2018 - Mr. and Mrs. J. present to your office for their annual wellness visits. He is 75 years of age, has well-controlled hypertension, does not smoke, and has a body mass index (BMI) of 26 kg per m2. He recently fell while walking from his home to a neighborhood barbeque.
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0815/p253.html
Acute Otitis Media in Children - Clinical Evidence Handbook - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2017 - What are the effects of treatments (analgesics, antibiotics, and myringotomy) in children with acute otitis media?
American Family Physician : Clinical Evidence Handbook
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0115/p109.html
How Service Agreements Can Improve Referrals and Shrink the Medical Neighborhood -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - Defining expectations with consultants can make referrals easier for both you and your patients.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p18.html
Treatment of Panic Disorder - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2005 - Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia occurs commonly in patients in primary care settings. This article assesses multiple evidence-based reviews of effective treatments for panic disorder. Antidepressant medications successfully reduce the severity of panic symptoms and eliminate ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0215/p733.html
Influenza Vaccination Recommendations for 2018-2019: Updates from ACIP - Practice ...
Oct 15, 2018 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its recommendations for routine influenza vaccination in the 2018–2019 season.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1015/p541.html
How to Have a Good Goodbye -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - When it's time to move on because of a new job, retirement, or a life change, these six things can help you say goodbye well.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p40.html
Therapist-Guided, Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety - FPIN's ...
Oct 1, 2018 - Therapist-guided, Internet-delivered CBT can be used as an effective treatment for anxiety in adults and is similar in effectiveness to face-to-face CBT.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1001/p459.html
Radon: A Leading Environmental Cause of Lung Cancer - Editorials - American Family ...
Sep 1, 2018 - Protracted exposure to radon is the leading environmental cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Family physicians play a key role in informing patients about the health risks.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0901/p280.html
Evaluating and Understanding Articles About Treatment - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2009 - Each year physicians must decide which of the thousands of newly published articles they will take time to read. To determine which articles are the most clinically useful, physicians should assess their relevance, validity, and clinical importance. Using these criteria can drastically ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0415/p668.html
Interventions to Prevent Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Recommendation ...
Aug 15, 2018 - The USPSTF recommends exercise interventions to prevent falls in community-dwelling adults 65 years or older who are at increased risk for falls.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0815/od1.html
Interventions for Treatment of Overweight and Obese Children - Cochrane for Clinicians ...
Aug 1, 2018 - Interventions that include combinations of diet, physical activity, and behavior changes may reduce weight, body mass index (BMI), and BMI z-score (equivalent to BMI-for-age percentile) in overweight and obese children six to 11 years of age.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0801/p151.html
Assessment and Management of Acute Low Back Pain - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 1999 - Acute low back pain is commonly treated by family physicians. In most cases, only conservative therapy is needed. However, the history and physical examination may elicit warning signals that indicate the need for further work-up and treatment. These
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/1115/p2299.html
Interventions for Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Children Five Years and...
Oct 1, 2018 - Child feeding interventions are effective in the short term (i.e., less than 12 months) for increasing a child's intake of fruits and vegetables, but only by less than 5% of the recommended daily allowance. Conversely, parental nutrition education and multicomponent interventions, such ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1001/p419.html
A Painless Facial Nodule - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2018 - A man presented with a solitary erythematous nodule on his chin that had persisted for three months despite antibiotic treatment.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0901/p317.html
Evaluation of Acute Headaches in Adults - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2001 - Classifying headaches as primary (migraine, tension-type or cluster) or secondary can facilitate evaluation and management A detailed headache history helps to distinguish among the primary headache disorders.
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0215/p685.html
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease - Implementing AHRQ Effective Health ...
May 1, 2018 - What is the effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on cardiovascular outcomes?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0501/p562.html
Methamphetamine Abuse - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2007 - Methamphetamine is a stimulant commonly abused in many parts of the United States. Most methamphetamine users are white men 18 to 25 years of age, but the highest usage rates have been found in native Hawaiians, persons of more than one race, Native Americans, and men who have sex with ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1015/p1169.html
Cannabinoids Somewhat Helpful for Nausea, Maybe Helpful for Spasticity, Probably Not ...
Oct 15, 2018 - This umbrella review found a modest benefit of cannabinoids for the treatment of neuropathic pain; a greater benefit for the treatment of spasticity and nausea and vomiting; and substantial harms. The studies were extremely heterogeneous in terms of the comparators, dose, duration, and ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1015/od3.html
Screening for Preeclampsia: Recommendation Statement - U.S. Preventive Services Task ...
Jan 15, 2018 - The USPSTF recommends screening for preeclampsia in pregnant women with blood pressure measurements throughout pregnancy.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0115/od1.html
Terbinafine for Onychomycosis - Medicine by the Numbers - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2018 - Preliminary evidence indicates that combining terbinafine with an azole appears to be superior to terbinafine alone. Further study is necessary to compare combined treatment with terbinafine plus an azole vs. terbinafine alone.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0801/od1.html
A Persistent Lip Ulcer - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2018 - A man with a history of HIV, chlamydia, and genital herpes presented with a painful lip ulcer.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0801/p185.html
How to Excel at Access -- and Why It Matters -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - Patients do better and cost less when they have ready access to primary care, but could your practice be thinking about access all wrong?
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p27.html
The Physical Therapy Prescription - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2007 - Numerous guidelines recommend physical therapy for the management of musculoskeletal conditions. However, specific recommendations are lacking concerning which exercises and adjunct modalities to use. Physical therapists use various techniques to reduce pain and improve mobility and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1201/p1661.html
Chewing Gum for Reducing Post-Cesarean Section Ileus - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Sep 1, 2018 - Although the current body of literature suggests a need for higher-quality, more robust research, the simplicity, frugality, and safety of chewing gum makes it a viable option to offer women undergoing cesarean section.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0901/od2.html
Getting to No: How to Respond to Inappropriate Patient Requests -- FPM
Feb 1, 2018 - The five-step FAVER approach can help you say no to uncomfortable requests while preserving the patient relationship.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0100/p25.html
Physician-Patient Communication: A Family Medicine Strength -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - But there is always room for improvement.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p4.html
Six Mobile Apps to Get Patients Started Exercising -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - Patients have many reasons for not being active. These apps can help push past some of those obstacles.
Family Practice Management : SPPACES: App Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/oa1.html
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2007 - Temporomandibular joint disorders are common in adults; as many as one third of adults report having one or more symptoms, which include jaw or neck pain, headache, and clicking or grating within the joint. Most symptoms improve without treatment, but various noninvasive therapies may ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1115/p1477.html