Hypertension, Pertussis, Splenomegaly, Breast Cancer, SGLT2 Inhibitors, Blood Pressure ...
Feb 1, 2022 - 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/2022/0200/p128.html
Ibuprofen, Ketorolac, and Diclofenac Are Equivalent for the Treatment of Acute, ...
May 1, 2022 - This study found no differences among ibuprofen, ketorolac, and diclofenac in the primary outcome of overall clinical improvement at five days in adults presenting to the emergency department with acute, nonradicular low back pain. Some of the secondary outcomes favored ketorolac, ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/od2.html
Immunizations (excluding Influenza) - American Family Physician
May 13, 2022 - This collection features AFP content on child and adult immunizations (excluding influenza) and related issues, including travel immunizations and specific immunizations (hepatitis A and B, herpes zoster, human papillomavirus, meningococcus, pertussis, pneumococcus, rotavirus, smallpox,...
- Overview
- Specific Immunizations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
- Other Resources from AAFP
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=63
Inflammation of the Eye - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2022 - A patient presented with dilated right eye, with incomplete constriction to light, and a small collection of white fluid in the anterior chamber of the affected eye.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0200/p191.html
Inpatient Medicine - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2022 - Advertisement AFP BY TOPIC Inpatient Medicine Editors' Choice of Best Available Content This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on inpatient medicine topics, including atrial fibrillation, cancer, cellulitis and soft tissue...
- Altered Mental Status
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cancer
- Cellulitis and Soft Tissue Infections
- Congestive Heart Failure
- COPD Exacerbation
- Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
- Delirium
- Diabetes
- Dyspnea, Acute
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute
- Health Care-Associated Infections
- HIV Infection
- Hypertension, Severe
- Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia
- Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia
- Infectious Endocarditis
- Interventional Radiology
- Kidney Disease
- Meningitis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Osteomyelitis
- Nutrition Support
- Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumonia
- Pyelonephritis
- Sepsis
- Septic Arthritis
- Stroke
- Syncope
- Transfusions
- Improving Practice
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=88
Is Artificial Intelligence the Key to Reclaiming Relationships in Primary Care? - ...
Dec 1, 2021 - Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (i.e., technologies that perform tasks that normally require human intelligence) has been integrated into clinical decision support systems to provide timely information at the point of care and inform medical decision-making. Today, ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p558.html
Is the Use of Hormonal Contraception Associated With Suicide and Suicide Attempts? - ...
Jan 1, 2022 - There may be an association between the use of hormonal contraception and suicide. Women using oral contraceptives had an increase in completed suicides and suicidal behaviors (i.e., suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts without success).
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p82.html
Jammed Finger in High School Football Player - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
May 1, 2022 - A 16-year-old football player presented after a game with pain and deformity of his left ring finger.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p549.html
Kidney Disease - American Family Physician
May 13, 2022 - This collection features AFP content on kidney disease and related issues, including acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, dialysis, hematuria, proteinuria, and renal disease. This collection features AFP content on kidney disease and related issues, including acute renal ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=15
Kinesiology Taping for Rotator Cuff Disease - Cochrane for Clinicians - American Family...
May 1, 2022 - Kinesiology taping for adults with rotator cuff disease has little to no benefit compared with sham taping or conservative (i.e., nonsurgical) therapy.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p467.html
Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Issues - American Family Physician
May 13, 2022 - This collection features AFP content on labor, delivery, and postpartum issues and related topics, including breastfeeding, cesarean delivery, episiotomy, labor pain management, postpartum hemorrhage, preterm labor and birth, shoulder dystocia, umbilical cord blood storage, and vaginal ...
- Normal Delivery
- Abnormal Delivery
- Preterm Labor/Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes
- Procedures/Monitoring
- Emergencies
- Management of Labor Pain
- Postpartum Care and Complications
- Breastfeeding
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
- Other Resources from AAFP
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=16
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion During Cardiac Surgery for Another Reason Reduces the ...
Dec 1, 2021 - Surgical closure of the left atrial appendage during cardiac surgery for another reason safely reduces the risk of ischemic stroke. Because the risk of stroke in the first 30 days after any cardiac surgery is approximately 2% and the absolute reduction in the risk of stroke with the ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/od5.html
Limited Data Suggest That Music Improves Sleep Quality in Older Adults - POEMs - ...
Mar 1, 2022 - This study suggests that listening to music, especially sedative music, can improve sleep quality in older adults, but the underlying data are limited and of mixed quality.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p321.html
Lung Cancer - American Family Physician
May 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> May 01, 2022 Issue Please note: This information was current at the time of publication. But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics,...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p487-s1.html
Lung Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment Principles, and Screening - American Family Physician
May 1, 2022 - Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women in the United States; however, it remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States and worldwide. The most common but nonspecific symptom of lung cancer is cough. Associated symptoms, including ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p487.html
Lyme Disease: Updated Recommendations from the IDSA, AAN, and ACR - Practice Guidelines...
Dec 1, 2021 - A multidisciplinary panel representing the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the American Academy of Neurology, and the American College of Rheumatology has published recommendations on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p652.html
Massive Scrotal Swelling - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - A man presented with a 10-year history of severe scrotal swelling. The scrotal skin was tender, thickened, and hyperpigmented.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p77.html
Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young: Rapid Evidence Review - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2022 - Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is a non–insulin-dependent form of diabetes mellitus that is usually diagnosed in young adulthood. MODY is most often an autosomal dominant disease and is divided into subtypes (MODY1 to MODY14) based on the causative genetic mutation. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0200/p162.html
Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young: What You Need to Know - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> Feb 01, 2022 Issue Please note: This information was current at the time of publication. But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics,...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0200/p162-s1.html
Medical Care for Adults With Down Syndrome: Guidelines From the Global Down Syndrome ...
Apr 1, 2022 - The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) has published the first medical care guidelines for adults with Down syndrome.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/p436.html
Menopause - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2022 - This collection features AFP content on menopause and related issues, including estrogen and progestogen therapy, hormone therapy, hot flashes, mood symptoms, sexual difficulties, and postmenopause. This collection features AFP content on menopause and related issues, including estrogen...
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=59
Menstrual Disorders - American Family Physician
Jan 14, 2022 - This collection features AFP content on menstrual conditions and related issues, including abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endometrial ablation, endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, menorrhagia, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, premenstrual syndrome, and uterine...
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=81
Microscopic Hematuria in Adults: Updated Recommendations from the American Urological ...
Dec 1, 2021 - The American Urological Association released an updated guideline for risk-based evaluation of microscopic hematuria.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p655.html
Midodrine Is Worth a Trial in People With Frequent Episodes of Vasovagal Syncope - ...
Apr 1, 2022 - Midodrine is a vasoconstrictor used to prevent orthostatic hypotension and may reduce the likelihood of recurrence of vasovagal syncope in patients with frequent episodes. It seems to work completely or not at all; during this study, the patients who had at least one episode of syncope ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/od4.html
More Study Needed of Preferred Regimens for Medication Abortion Beyond 70 Days - ...
Dec 1, 2021 - << Previous article Next article >> Dec 01, 2021 Issue Letters to the Editor More Study Needed of Preferred Regimens for Medication Abortion Beyond 70 Days Am Fam Physician. 2021 Dec ;104(6):552. Original Article: Mifepristone and Misoprostol for Early Pregnancy Loss and Medication...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p552.html
Multitarget Stool DNA Testing (Cologuard) for Colorectal Cancer Screening - Diagnostic ...
Feb 1, 2022 - MT-sDNA testing is a stool-based screening method that is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and covered by most insurance plans. It has higher sensitivity than FIT or FOBT for advanced adenomas but leads to more false-positive results, has a higher likelihood of ...
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0200/p198.html
Musculoskeletal Care - American Family Physician
May 13, 2022 - This collection features AFP content on musculoskeletal care and related issues, including fracture management, joint aspiration, joint injections, pain in various parts of the body (foot and ankle; neck and back; hip; knee; arm and shoulder; and wrist and hand). This collection ...
- General
- Joint Injections/Aspiration
- Fracture Management
- Foot and Ankle
- Neck and Back
- Hip
- Knee
- Arm and Shoulder
- Wrist and Hand
- Athletic and Child/Adolescent Conditions
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=17
MyProstateScore for Predicting High-Grade Prostate Cancer - Diagnostic Tests: What ...
May 1, 2022 - MyProstateScore (MPS; also referred to as Michigan Prostate Score) is a promising tool for the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer and has been validated for determining the necessity of a prostate biopsy in select individuals. It has not been studied as a prostate ...
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p542.html
Neonatal Early-Onset Sepsis Calculator - Point-of-Care Guides - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2021 - Can the neonatal early-onset sepsis calculator safely and accurately evaluate the risk of early-onset sepsis in neonates?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p636.html
Neonatology/Newborn Issues - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on neonatology and newborn issues and related topics, including breastfeeding, circumcision, jaundice, newborn examination, newborn resuscitation, newborn screening, premature infant care, postpartum counseling, and well-child visits. This collection...
- Breastfeeding
- Circumcision
- Examination of a Newborn
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
- General
- Heart Disease (Congenital) in Infants
- Hip Dysplasia (Congenital)
- Infections
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Jaundice
- Postpartum Counseling/First Well Child Visit
- Premature Infant/Outpatient Care of Former Premature Infant
- Respiratory Distress
- Resuscitation of a Newborn
- Screenings for Newborns
- Editorials and Letters
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=18
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir Reduces Risk of Hospitalization in At-Risk Outpatients - POEMs -...
May 1, 2022 - Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir significantly reduces the likelihood of hospitalization or death in unvaccinated adults with confirmed COVID-19 who are at risk of a more severe course of disease.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/od1.html
Nutrition - American Family Physician
Jan 14, 2022 - Advertisement AFP BY TOPIC Nutrition Editors' Choice of Best Available Content This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on nutrition and related issues, including diets, physical activity, prevention of cardiovascular disease,...
- General
- Specific Vitamins and Nutrients
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=86
Nutrition Support Therapy - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2021 - Nutrition support therapy is the delivery of formulated enteral or parenteral nutrients to restore nutritional status. Family physicians can provide nutrition support therapy to patients at risk of malnutrition when it would improve quality of life. The evidence for when to use ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p580.html
Obesity - American Family Physician
Mar 17, 2022 - This collection features AFP content on obesity and related issues, including bariatric surgery, childhood obesity, diet, exercise, lifestyle counseling, and weight loss maintenance. This collection features AFP content on obesity and related issues, including bariatric surgery, ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=19
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Fever in Children, Labor Pain, Mobility Devices, Lung Cancer ...
Jan 1, 2022 - 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/2022/0100/p19.html
Opioids, Vision Screening, Altered Mental Status, Hemochromatosis, Osteomyelitis, Renal...
Apr 1, 2022 - 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/2022/0400/p362.html
Oral and Dental Conditions - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2022 - This collection features AFP content on oral and dental conditions and related issues, including temporomandibular disorders, smell and taste disorders, dental infections, and salivary gland disorders. This collection features AFP content on oral and dental conditions and related ...
- Overview
- Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other Resources
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=108
Oral vs. Intravaginal Antifungal Treatments for Uncomplicated Vulvovaginal Candidiasis ...
Apr 1, 2022 - Clinical resolution of symptoms is similar for oral and intravaginal antifungal medications at both short-term (five to 15 days) and long-term (two to 12 weeks) follow-up. However, mycological cure rates (fungal spores cleared from vaginal secretions) are higher in patients treated with...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/p367.html
Orthostatic Hypotension - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> Jan 01, 2022 Issue Please note: This information was current at the time of publication. But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics,...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p39-s1.html
Orthostatic Hypotension: A Practical Approach - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a decrease in blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or more systolic or 10 mm Hg or more diastolic within three minutes of standing from the supine position or on assuming a head-up position of at least 60 degrees during tilt table testing. Symptoms are due to...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p39.html
Parathyroid Disorders - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2022 - Parathyroid disorders are most often identified incidentally by abnormalities in serum calcium levels when screening for renal or bone disease or other conditions. Parathyroid hormone, which is released by the parathyroid glands primarily in response to low calcium levels, stimulates ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p289.html
Patient Education Interventions Improve A1C Values - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - ...
Apr 1, 2022 - Patient education interventions, specifically those including face-to-face interactions with trained educators or nurses, improve A1C values in patients by 0.3% to 1.4% compared with usual diabetes care.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/p428.html
Peanut Allergen Powder (Palforzia) for Peanut Allergy - STEPS - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - For individuals with severe peanut allergy, peanut allergen powder may lessen the likelihood of life-threatening consequences of accidental ingestion of small amounts of peanuts. Patients must still adhere to a peanut-avoidant diet, which likely has far bigger preventive impact than ...
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p20.html
Peripheral Vascular Disease - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2022 - Advertisement AFP BY TOPIC Peripheral Vascular Disease Editors' Choice of Best Available Content This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on peripheral vascular disease and related issues, including atherosclerosis, critical limb...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=82
Physical Activity and the Health of Wheelchair Users - Implementing AHRQ Effective ...
May 1, 2022 - What are the benefits of physical activity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injury who use or are at risk of using wheelchairs?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p534.html
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenic Alopecia - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American ...
Jan 1, 2022 - Platelet-rich plasma injections more effectively increase hair density vs. usual treatment in men with androgenic alopecia.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p84.html
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Are Not Superior to Placebo Injections for Ankle ...
Apr 1, 2022 - This study found no evidence that supports a benefit of platelet-rich plasma injections compared with saline placebo injections for improving function or reducing pain in adults with symptomatic ankle osteoarthritis.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/od6.html
Pneumonia - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on pneumonia and related issues, including community-acquired pneumonia, and nursing home care. This collection features AFP content on pneumonia and related issues, including community-acquired pneumonia, and nursing home care.
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=22
Point-of-Care Guides - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content from the Point-of-Care Guides collection on topics related to anticoagulation, cancer, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, infectious diseases, mortality risk, musculoskeletal issues, neurologic issues, obstetric issues, ...
- Anticoagulation
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal
- Infectious Diseases
- Mortality Risk
- Musculoskeletal
- Neurologic
- Obstetric
- Psychiatric
- Respiratory
- Surgical
- Readmission Risk
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=75
PrecivityAD for Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease - Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need...
Jan 1, 2022 - The PrecivityAD test is a widely available blood test for older persons with mild cognitive impairment and is marketed to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease. The APS produced by the test is accurate in predicting the likelihood of positive PET findings, which may reduce the need ...
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p79.html
Prediabetes Diagnosis: Helpful or Harmful? - Lown Right Care: Reducing Overuse and ...
Dec 1, 2021 - A collaboration between AFP and the Lown Institute promotes a vision of delivering health 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/2021/1200/p649.html
Predictive Values for Six Common Abdominal Symptoms - POEMs - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2022 - Using a cutoff of 3% risk (from The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), dysphagia or changes in bowel habits in men and rectal bleeding in women should trigger referral for further workup to exclude cancer or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Symptoms such as abdominal ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p322.html
Prenatal Care - American Family Physician
May 13, 2022 - This collection features AFP content on prenatal care and related issues, including preconception care, folic acid, medication safety, nausea and vomiting, pregnancy complications, and prenatal screening. This collection features AFP content on prenatal care and related issues, ...
- Overview
- Medication Safety
- Hyperemesis
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other Resources from AAFP
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=25
Preventing Cognitive Decline - Editorials - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - Because of the lack of effective treatments, prevention remains the best strategy for reducing the burden of dementia. Rather than attempting to identify and intervene on early disease through screening, a primary prevention strategy seeks to prevent cognitive decline by addressing ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p13.html
Prevention or Delay of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Recommendations From the American ...
Apr 1, 2022 - The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has released updated guidelines for the prevention or delay of diabetes.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/p438.html
Primary Care, Public Health, and Social Assets Are Essential to the COVID-19 Response -...
Apr 1, 2022 - The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for a more effective and equitable health care system in the United States. County-level variations in COVID-19 positivity rates, hospitalizations, and number of deaths demonstrate that community-level factors are essential to the pandemic ...
American Family Physician : Graham Center Policy One-Pagers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/p356.html
Probiotics for Preventing Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Dec 1, 2021 - Learn more about probiotics for preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/od1.html
Procedures - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2021 - Advertisement AFP BY TOPIC Procedures Editors' Choice of Best Available Content This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on procedures and related issues, including aesthetic and cosmetic procedures, anethesia, cyst management,...
- Aesthetic and Cosmetic
- Anesthesia, Local Nerve Blocks
- Anesthesia, Peripheral Nerve Blocks
- Bartholin's Cyst Management
- Breast Cyst Aspiration
- Cardiac Exercise Treadmill Stress Tests
- Circumcision, Newborn
- Colposcopy
- Cryosurgery
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Epistaxis Nasal Packing
- Foreign Body Removal, Skin
- Fracture Management
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- IUD Insertion and Removal
- Joint Injections
- Lumbar Puncture
- Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS)
- Skin Procedures
- Spirometry/Pulmonary Function Tests
- Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Excision
- Vasectomy
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other Resources from AAFP
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=87
Progressive Rash in an Infant - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2022 - An infant presented with a rash that first appeared on her chin and then spread to the diaper area, limbs, and chest.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p319.html
Provided Infant Carriers Increase the Rate of Sustained Breastfeeding - POEMs - ...
Jan 1, 2022 - Giving an infant carrier to mothers before or at delivery increases sustained breastfeeding from three to six months following birth. The authors speculate that this outcome is caused by increased physical contact.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p93a.html
Pruritus: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - Pruritus is the sensation of itching; it can be caused by dermatologic and systemic conditions. An exposure history may reveal symptom triggers. A thorough skin examination, including visualization of the finger webs, anogenital region, nails, and scalp, is essential. Primary skin ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p55.html
Pruritus: Why Am I Itching? - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> Jan 01, 2022 Issue Please note: This information was current at the time of publication. But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics,...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p55-s1.html
Psoriasis: Update on Topical Therapy From the American Academy of Dermatology - ...
May 1, 2022 - The American Academy of Dermatology and National Psoriasis Foundation updated their recommendations on topical therapies for patients with mild to moderate psoriasis.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p558.html
Rapidly Progressive Erythroderma - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - A man presented with a progressive pruritic rash affecting his entire body.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p75.html
Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2022 - Venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence rates are three times higher in patients with chronic or no risk factors compared with those who have transient risk factors after stopping anticoagulation therapy. In patients with unprovoked VTE, age-appropriate screening is sufficient ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/p377.html
Reduced Dietary Salt for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease - Cochrane for Clinicians...
May 1, 2022 - In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), reducing dietary salt intake by approximately 4.2 g per day lowers mean systolic blood pressure by 6.9 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by 3.9 mm Hg compared with patients on a higher salt diet. In patients with CKD who do not have ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p466.html
Reduction in Saturated Fat Intake for Cardiovascular Disease - Medicine by the Numbers ...
Jan 1, 2022 - Learn more about the effects of reducing saturated fat intake on cardiovascular disease risk.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/od2.html
Relapse of Depression More Likely After Discontinuation of Medication - POEMs - ...
Apr 1, 2022 - Primary care patients who discontinued antidepressant medications were more likely to experience relapse of their depression than those who continued to take their antidepressants. The interpretation is that 44% of patients with depression who discontinue their antidepressant medication...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/od3.html
Remdesivir for the Treatment of COVID-19 - Medicine by the Numbers - American Family ...
Feb 1, 2022 - Learn more about using remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0200/p131.html
Risks of and Indications for Mifepristone for Medication Abortion - Letters to the ...
Jan 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> Jan 01, 2022 Issue Letters to the Editor Risks of and Indications for Mifepristone for Medication Abortion Am Fam Physician. 2022 Jan ;105(1):5. Original Article: Mifepristone and Misoprostol for Early Pregnancy Loss and Medication Abortion Issue...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p5.html
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Back Pain - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> Mar 01, 2022 Issue Please note: This information was current at the time of publication. But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics,...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p239-s1.html
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2022 - Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction is a common cause of low back pain and accurate diagnosis can be challenging. A complete history and physical examination are critical in differentiating other diagnoses that may have similar signs and symptoms. Positive responses to at least three ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p239.html
Salt Substitute Reduces Mortality and Stroke in Older Adults Who Have a History or Are ...
Mar 1, 2022 - For older adults who have a history or are at risk of stroke, the use of a salt substitute safely reduces their risk of death or stroke.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p322a.html
Screening and Interventions to Prevent Dental Caries in Children Younger Than 5 Years -...
Mar 1, 2022 - The USPSTF recommends that primary care clinicians prescribe oral fluoride supplementation starting at age 6 months for children whose water supply is deficient in fluoride and apply fluoride varnish to the primary teeth of all infants and children starting at the age of primary tooth ...
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/od1.html
Screening and Interventions to Prevent Dental Caries in Children Younger Than Five ...
Mar 1, 2022 - Case study: Hispanic parents who are new to your practice bring in their two children, two years of age and four months of age, for routine wellness visits. Neither child has any known chronic medical conditions, and both are current on routine immunizations. The four-month-old recently...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p299.html
Screening for Gestational Diabetes - Putting Prevention into Practice - American Family...
Dec 1, 2021 - A 28-year-old South Asian patient at 30 weeks' gestation, S.F., presents to transfer prenatal care to your clinic. The patient has recently moved, and prenatal records indicate that S.F.'s most recent prenatal visit was at 22 weeks' gestation. This is the patient's first pregnancy. S.F....
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p641.html
Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes - U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - ...
Jan 1, 2022 - The USPSTF recommends screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults aged 35 to 70 years who have overweight or obesity. Clinicians should offer or refer patients with prediabetes to effective preventive interventions.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/od1.html
Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - Putting Prevention into ...
Jan 1, 2022 - A 36-year-old, D.P., presents to your clinic as a new patient for a wellness visit. D.P. has no current health concerns but states that they had gestational diabetes during their last pregnancy three years ago. The patient reports that their father has diabetes mellitus and takes ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p73.html
Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke: Updated Guidelines From AHA/ASA - Practice ...
Jan 1, 2022 - Stroke is a common source of morbidity and mortality in the United States. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) published updated guidelines for preventing recurrent ischemic stroke, focusing on overall cardiovascular risk reduction and targeted ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p99.html
Seizure Disorders - American Family Physician
May 13, 2022 - This collection features AFP content on seizure disorders, including antiepileptic medications, epilepsy, febrile seizures, nonepileptic seizures, seizures in the elderly, and status epilepticus. This collection features AFP content on seizure disorders, including antiepileptic ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Editorials and Letters
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=80
Seizures in Adults: What You Should Know - American Family Physician
May 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> May 01, 2022 Issue Please note: This information was current at the time of publication. But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics,...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p507-s1.html
Septic Arthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2021 - Septic arthritis must be considered and promptly diagnosed in any patient presenting with acute atraumatic joint pain, swelling, and fever. Risk factors for septic arthritis include age older than 80 years, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, recent joint surgery, hip or knee ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p589.html
Sexually Transmitted Infections - American Family Physician
May 13, 2022 - This collection features AFP content on sexually transmitted disease and related issues, including chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, human papillomavirus, and syphilis. This collection features AFP content on sexually transmitted disease and related issues, including chlamydia, ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=23
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Updated Guideline From the CDC - Practice Guidelines -...
May 1, 2022 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated recommendations for management of sexually transmitted infections.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p553.html
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Updates From the 2021 CDC Guidelines - American Family...
May 1, 2022 - Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates are increasing for most nationally notifiable disease categories in the United States. The 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention STI guidelines provide several updated, evidence-based testing and treatment recommendations. The ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p514.html
Should Muscle Relaxants Be Used as Adjuvants in Patients With Acute Low Back Pain? - ...
Mar 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> Mar 01, 2022 Issue Letters to the Editor Should Muscle Relaxants Be Used as Adjuvants in Patients With Acute Low Back Pain? Am Fam Physician. 2022 Mar ;105(3):221. Original Articles: Top 20 Research Studies of 2020 for Primary Care Physicians;...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p221.html
Should Routine Screening for Colorectal Cancer Start at 45 Years of Age? Insufficient ...
Feb 1, 2022 - There is insufficient evidence to support lowering the starting age for colorectal cancer screening to 45 years.
American Family Physician : Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0200/p118.html
Should Routine Screening for Colorectal Cancer Start at 45 Years of Age? Yes: Lowering ...
Feb 1, 2022 - The starting age for colorectal cancer screening should be lowered to 45 years of age.
American Family Physician : Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0200/p120.html
Single-Dose Oral NSAIDs and Acetaminophen for Perineal Pain in the Early Postpartum ...
Dec 1, 2021 - In patients with acute perineal pain at four hours' postpartum, a single dose of an oral NSAID and a single dose of oral acetaminophen are each effective at achieving adequate pain relief. Both NSAIDs and acetaminophen are effective at reducing the need for further analgesia. It is ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p575.html
Skin Conditions - American Family Physician
May 13, 2022 - This collection features AFP content on common skin conditions and related issues, including acne, dermatitis, dermatologic emergencies, generalized rash, lichen planus, nail disorders, newborn skin, office procedures, premalignant lesions, and psoriasis. This collection features AFP ...
- Examination, Signs, Symptoms
- Acne
- Cancer, Premalignant Lesions
- Dermatitis
- Folliculitis
- Hyperhidrosis
- Infections
- Lichen Planus
- Nail Disorders
- Psoriasis
- Procedures
- Ulcers
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=21
Sleep Disorders in Adults - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2022 - Advertisement AFP BY TOPIC Sleep Disorders in Adults Editors' Choice of Best Available Content This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on sleep disorders in adults and related issues, including continuous positive airway pressure...
- Overview
- Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=83
Sleep Disorders in Children - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2022 - Advertisement AFP BY TOPIC Sleep Disorders in Children Editors' Choice of Best Available Content This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on sleep disorders in children and related issues, including enuresis, insomnia, nightmares and...
- Overview
- Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention
- Treatment
- Editorials and Letters
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=84
Slow Growing Mass on the Thumb - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2022 - A 65-year-old man presented with an erythematous mass on his thumb that had been slowing enlarging for the past 10 years.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/p425.html
Some Nonpharmacologic Treatments May Decrease Migraine Frequency in Children and ...
Dec 1, 2021 - Active nonpharmacologic treatments such as biofeedback, relaxation techniques, and general or specific psychological support (e.g., cognitive behavior therapy) may be a good place to start when trying to decrease migraine frequency in children and adolescents. The research is positive, ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/od3.html
Splint vs. Cast for Forearm Buckle Fracture in Children - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Apr 1, 2022 - Learn more about splint vs. cast for forearm buckle fracture in children.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/od2.html
SSRIs vs. SNRIs for Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - ...
Apr 1, 2022 - Both SSRIs and SNRIs are effective at relieving vasomotor symptoms of menopause. No studies have directly compared the two classes of medication. SNRIs are associated with more adverse effects. Venlafaxine is preferred in women with breast cancer because SSRIs may interfere with ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/p430.html
Stroke and TIA - American Family Physician
Jan 14, 2022 - This collection features AFP content on stroke and related issues, including acute ischemic stroke, statins, and transient ischemic attacks. This collection features AFP content on stroke and related issues, including acute ischemic stroke, statins, and transient ischemic attacks.
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=24
Substance Use Disorders - American Family Physician
May 13, 2022 - Advertisement AFP BY TOPIC Substance Use Disorders Editors' Choice of Best Available Content This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on substance use disorders and related issues, including addiction, drug dependence, and urine drug...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
- Other Resources from AAFP
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=27
Surfer with Photodistributed Erythematous, Scaling Eruption - Photo Quiz - American ...
Dec 1, 2021 - A surfer presents with a worsening rash with erythema and scaling after treatment with a topical medication.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p647.html
Telemedicine in Diabetes Care - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2022 - Telemedicine can be useful for the management of diabetes mellitus. Remote monitoring of glucose levels improves A1C levels in people with poor glucose control. When multiple daily injections of insulin are required, continuous glucose monitoring improves glycemic control and increases ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p281.html