Management of Acute Pain from Musculoskeletal Injuries: Guidance for Family Physicians ...
Dec 1, 2020 - Primary care plays a large role in the management of acute pain; therefore, the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians developed a clinical practice guideline for the nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management of acute pain from non–low back, ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/p649.html
Equivalent Pain Relief with Different Doses of Ibuprofen - POEMs - American Family ...
May 15, 2020 - Higher doses of ibuprofen for acute pain relief offer no more benefit at 60 minutes than a single 400-mg dose. The same has been shown for chronic treatment of osteoarthritis. A higher, anti-inflammatory dose is not needed.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0515/p631.html
Incorporating Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention Into Practice -- FPM
Dec 1, 2020 - Incorporating alcohol screening and brief intervention benefits your patients and family medicine practice. Follow these steps to reduce risky alcohol use by choosing a screening test, establishing a practice workflow, and appropriately coding and billing.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/1100/p41.html
Recurrent Facial Rash - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2020 - A patient presented with a facial rash that was initially painless but developed a burning sensation.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/p625.html
Blood Lead Levels, Urinary Incontinence, Back Pain, Hemorrhoids, Contraceptives, Lipid ...
Dec 15, 2020 - Key clinical questions and their evidence-based answers directly from the journal’s content, written by and for family physicians.
American Family Physician : AFP Clinical Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1215/p718.html
Increasing Share of Practicing Female Family Physicians, 2010-2020 - Graham Center ...
Jan 1, 2021 - The growing role of women in family medicine is increasingly apparent—more than 50% of U.S. medical students are women, and higher shares of women are entering and graduating from family medicine residency programs.
American Family Physician : Graham Center Policy One-Pagers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0101/p12.html
Respiratory Tract Infections - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2021 - Advertisement AFP BY TOPIC Respiratory Tract Infections Editors' Choice of Best Available Content This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on respiratory tract infections and related issues, including acute bronchitis, acute...
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=29
Oral Semaglutide (Rybelsus) for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - STEPS - ...
Nov 15, 2020 - Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) is labeled as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/p627.html
Shoulder Pain and Stiffness with Abnormal Imaging Findings - Photo Quiz - American ...
Dec 1, 2020 - A 51-year-old patient presented with several years of diffuse shoulder pain and abnormal imaging findings.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/p695.html
Low-Protein Diets for Adults Without Diabetes Mellitus Who Have CKD - Cochrane for ...
Dec 1, 2020 - In patients without diabetes mellitus who have chronic kidney disease, is a low-protein diet effective at preventing progression to end-stage renal disease or the need for dialysis?
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/p665.html
Acute Diverticulitis: Identifying Patients Unlikely to Have Complications - ...
Oct 15, 2020 - Can a clinical prediction rule accurately identify patients at low risk of complicated acute diverticulitis, defined as diverticulitis accompanied by abscess or peritonitis?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p495.html
Alcohol Use Disorder: Pharmacologic Treatment Options - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - ...
Oct 1, 2020 - Acamprosate and naltrexone should be used as first-line agents for treatment of alcohol use disorder and are effective for reducing relapse rates. Agent selection should be based on comorbid conditions and adherence to the dosing regimen.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/od1.html
U.S. Policies and Their Effects on Immigrant Children’s Health - Editorials - American ...
Feb 15, 2020 - Immigrant children are a vulnerable group, requiring special protections under U.S. and international law. Compared with nonimmigrant children, they face additional dangers to their physical and mental health that stem directly from immigration policies, including the right to asylum, ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0215/p202.html
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Updated Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics - ...
Nov 15, 2020 - The American Academy of Pediatrics has published updated guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/p629.html
Gestational Hypertension and Preeclampsia: A Practice Bulletin from ACOG - Practice ...
Nov 15, 2019 - Globally, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are one of the main causes of maternal death. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released a practice bulletin to outline diagnosis and treatment recommendations for these conditions.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p649.html
Gabapentinoids for Pain: Potential Unintended Consequences - Editorials - American ...
Dec 1, 2019 - The widespread and often indiscriminate prescribing of gabapentinoids is not supported by robust evidence, and it carries known and unknown risks.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1201/p672.html
VTE in Patients with Cancer: Guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology ...
Aug 1, 2020 - The American Society of Clinical Oncology has updated recommendations for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cancer.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p188.html
What Can a Scribe Do for You? -- FPM
Dec 1, 2020 - Evidence suggests that documentation support provided by scribes can help relieve physician burnout and increase practice productivity.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/1100/p17.html
Diary of a Family Physician - Dec 15, 2020 - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2020 - First-person accounts from the front lines of family medicine.
American Family Physician : Diary of a Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1215/p758.html
Therapies for COPD Exacerbations in Adults - Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care ...
May 1, 2020 - What are the benefits and harms of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0501/p557.html
Diagnosis of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction - Point-of-Care Guides - ...
Feb 15, 2020 - Can signs, symptoms, and simple tests be used to determine the likelihood of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0215/p230.html
Fecal Occult Blood Testing Is Inaccurate as Part of Diagnostic Workup - POEMs - ...
Dec 1, 2020 - In this well-conducted systematic review, FOBT, although useful in screening for colorectal cancer, is not highly accurate in evaluating patients with clinical indications.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/p692.html
Appropriate Use of Opioids for Chronic Pain - Lown Right Care: Reducing Overuse and ...
Sep 15, 2020 - 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/2020/0915/p335.html
Improving Physician Well-Being Through Organizational Change -- FPM
Dec 1, 2020 - Wellness Wednesdays and yoga breaks aren’t sufficient. Here’s how health care organizations can begin to address physician well-being.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/1100/p23.html
Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections - ...
Nov 15, 2020 - A 24-year-old cisgender woman presents to your primary care clinic for a routine physical examination. Her only medication is an etonogestrel (Implanon) 68-mg implant for birth control. She reports occasional vaping of electronic cigarettes and states that she does not drink alcohol or ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/p623.html
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Screening and Evaluation - FPIN's Help Desk ...
Jun 1, 2019 - The Conners Abbreviated Symptom Questionnaire has the best combination of positive and negative likelihood ratios.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0601/p712.html
Some Drugs Slightly Improve Cognition in People with Dementia; Effects on Behavioral or...
Dec 1, 2020 - Some treatments can improve cognition on research scales, but daily function will not be affected in a noticeable way. Managing behavioral or psychological issues with medication is not supported by current evidence
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/p694.html
Denosumab No Better than Bisphosphonates for Preventing Fracture, and the Cost Is Much ...
Sep 15, 2020 - This meta-analysis found no evidence that the monoclonal antibody denosumab reduces the risk of fracture more than bisphosphonates.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p375a.html
Treatment of Depression in Children and Adolescents - Implementing AHRQ Effective ...
Nov 1, 2020 - What are the benefits and harms of nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for depressive disorders in children and adolescents?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p558.html
Mechanical Methods of Induction of Labor - Cochrane for Clinicians - American Family ...
Nov 1, 2020 - Mechanical induction of labor with single or double balloon catheters is similar to induction with vaginal prostaglandin E2 in rates of vaginal delivery achieved within 24 hours, and it has a more favorable safety profile.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p530.html
Formal Training in POCUS Can Positively Impact Family Medicine Practices - Letters to ...
Oct 15, 2020 - Letters to the Editor from AFP readers regarding previously published articles.
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p454.html
Easy Rule Identifies Patients with Low-Risk Penicillin Allergies - POEMs - American ...
Dec 1, 2020 - A label of penicillin allergy clears the shelves of many effective treatments for various infections. A simple rule outlined in the synopsis effectively identifies (without allergy testing) low-risk penicillin allergies in patients with a history of a penicillin allergy event.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/p692a.html
Lefamulin (Xenleta) for the Treatment of Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia - STEPS...
Sep 15, 2020 - Lefamulin may be considered for patients hospitalized with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p373.html
Influenza Vaccination: Updated 2020-2021 Recommendations from ACIP - Practice ...
Oct 15, 2020 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released its recommendations for routine influenza vaccination in the 2020–2021 season.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p505.html
Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer: ...
Feb 15, 2020 - The USPSTF recommends that primary care clinicians assess women with a personal or family history of breast, ovarian, tubal, or peritoneal cancer or who have an ancestry associated with breast cancer susceptibility 1 and 2 (BRCA1/2) gene mutations with an appropriate brief familial risk...
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0215/p233.html
Managing Chronic Hypertension in Pregnant Women: ACOG Releases Updated Practice ...
Dec 15, 2019 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released an updated practice bulletin to outline diagnosis, effects on pregnancy outcomes, and approaches for management based on new evidence.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1215/p782.html
Cirrhosis, Ureteral Stones, Depression, Sleep Apnea, Scoliosis - AFP Clinical Answers -...
Dec 1, 2020 - Key clinical questions and their evidence-based answers directly from the journal’s content, written by and for family physicians.
American Family Physician : AFP Clinical Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/p664.html
Creating Intentional Professional Connections to Reduce Loneliness, Isolation, and ...
Oct 1, 2020 - Pretending we have it together and can do it all on our own is the fastest way to professional isolation and burnout. Fortunately, there’s a better way.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p20.html
Rebound Bilirubin Levels after Phototherapy in Neonates with Hyperbilirubinemia - ...
Nov 1, 2020 - Rebound elevation of bilirubin levels after phototherapy discontinuation in healthy term neonates is infrequent (fewer than 2% of infants with levels less than 14 mg per dL [239 mmol per L] at initial discontinuation). Obtaining a repeat bilirubin level four to six hours after ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/od1.html
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: AAP Updates Guideline for Diagnosis and ...
Jul 1, 2020 - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed in 7% to 8% of children. It affects academic achievement and socioemotional well-being. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated guidelines to emphasize evaluation for comorbid conditions and overcoming systemic ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0701/p58.html
Risk of GI Bleeding Highest with Rivaroxaban, Lower with Apixaban, and Lowest with PPI ...
May 15, 2019 - Among patients using oral anticoagulants alone, the risk of hospitalization for upper GI tract bleeding is highest with rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and lowest with apixaban (Eliquis).
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0515/od4.html
Evidence to Avoid Overtesting and Overuse in Diabetes Mellitus and Other Diseases - ...
Nov 15, 2020 - What can physicians do to avoid overuse? Start by asking the right questions.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/p583.html
Case Reports: Rhabdomyolysis Associated with COVID-19 - Letters to the Editor - ...
Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 1, 2020 Issue Letters to the Editor Case Reports: Rhabdomyolysis Associated with COVID-19 Am Fam Physician. 2020 Dec 1;102(11):645-648. Published online September 25, 2020. To the Editor: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/p645a.html
Antibiotic and Corticosteroid Treatment Effective for Acute Exacerbations of COPD - ...
Nov 15, 2020 - Short-term antibiotic treatment and short-term systemic corticosteroids are both associated with a faster resolution of COPD symptoms and fewer treatment failures.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/od2.html
Accidental Hypothermia: Guidelines from the Wilderness Medical Society - Practice ...
Nov 1, 2020 - The Wilderness Medical Society has published an updated guideline on treating accidental hypothermia outside of hospitals, including a staging classification system based on clinical observation.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p571.html
KardiaMobile for ECG Monitoring and Arrhythmia Diagnosis - Diagnostic Tests: What ...
Nov 1, 2020 - KardiaMobile is a mobile single lead ECG device that is FDA approved for detection of atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, and tachycardia.
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p562.html
Acute Appendicitis: Computed Tomography for Diagnosis in Adults - Cochrane for ...
Oct 1, 2020 - In a nonpregnant adult with clinical signs and symptoms of appendicitis, computed tomography has a sensitivity of 95% and specificity of 94%.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/p403.html
Race-Based Treatment Decisions Perpetuate Structural Racism - Letters to the Editor - ...
Aug 1, 2020 - Letters to the Editor from AFP readers regarding previously published articles.
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p136.html
Vaginal Bleeding Decreases over Time with a Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System - POEMs ...
Dec 1, 2020 - Bleeding decreased over time for most women after the insertion of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/p693.html
Coding & Documentation - Nov-Dec 2020 -- FPM
Dec 1, 2020 - Suspected exposure to communicable disease | Diabetes type 1.5 | Remote patient monitoring | Tetanus immunization due to injury | Performing venipuncture on a child
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/1100/p45.html
Racism in Health Care: Creating a More Equitable Health Care Experience -- FPM
Oct 1, 2020 - Imagine how it would feel to walk into a doctor’s office and see that everyone else looks different from you.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p3.html
Misoprostol Alone is Associated with High Rate of Successful First-Trimester Abortion -...
Jul 15, 2019 - Misoprostol alone was associated with a nearly 80% success rate in the first trimester of pregnancy on meta-analysis.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p119.html
How to Manage a Patient with Weight Regain - Curbside Consultation - American Family ...
Nov 1, 2020 - A 50-year-old patient, M.W., successfully reached their goal weight by losing 15 lb (6.8 kg) over six months on a Mediterranean diet. After maintaining the weight loss for more than a year, my patient is now 30 lb (13.6 kg) over their ideal body weight of 140 lb (63.5 kg).
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p567.html
Immunogenicity of Childhood Vaccines after Pediatric Cancer - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries...
Dec 1, 2020 - Children treated for cancer do not retain full immunity from previous vaccinations; therefore, it is likely beneficial for children who survive cancer to be revaccinated six to 12 months after immunosuppressive therapy.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/od1.html
Primary Care–Based Interventions to Prevent Illicit Drug Use in Children, Adolescents, ...
Oct 15, 2020 - M.P. is a 14-year-old patient who comes to your office for a well-child visit. After taking a history and conducting a physical examination, you conclude that the patient is doing well. M.P. eats a healthy diet at home and is part of a local soccer league.
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p493.html
Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain: Unintended Consequences of the 2016 CDC Guideline...
Apr 15, 2020 - Since the 2016 CDC guideline for the use of opioid pain relievers was released, there has been a significant reduction in opioid prescribing, and the guideline has been adopted by state Medicaid agencies, insurers, and others. Widespread implementation of the guideline has had ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0415/p458.html
Palmar Rash in a Young Child - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2020 - A child presented with with a pruritic rash when on the palms when they were exposed to water.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p565.html
Terbinafine and Itraconazole Are Most Effective for Toenail Onychomycosis - POEMs - ...
Oct 15, 2020 - For toenail onychomycosis, continuous terbinafine (Lamisil), 250 mg, and continuous itraconazole (Sporanox), 200 mg, for 12 to 24 weeks are the preferred therapies.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/od5.html
Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections: ...
Nov 15, 2020 - The USPSTF recommends behavioral counseling for all sexually active adolescents and for adults who are at increased risk for sexually transmitted infections.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/od1.html
Coding Level 4 Office Visits Using the New E/M Guidelines -- FPM
Feb 1, 2021 - Determining whether the visit you’ve just finished should be coded as a level 4 could be as simple as asking yourself three questions.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0100/p27.html
Screening for Syphilis In Pregnant Women: Recommendation Statement - U.S. Preventive ...
Apr 15, 2019 - The USPSTF recommends early screening for syphilis infection in all pregnant women.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0415/od2.html
Diverticulitis: Predicting Which Patients with Acute Abdominal Pain Have the Disease - ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Is it possible to determine which patients with acute abdominal pain are likely to have diverticulitis and therefore do not require imaging?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p371.html
Patellofemoral Pain: Guidelines from the American Physical Therapy Association - ...
Oct 1, 2020 - The American Physical Therapy Association released guidelines for the diagnosis and management of patellofemoral pain.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/p442.html
What Primary Care Physicians Want for Christmas -- FPM
Dec 1, 2020 - Dear Santa, all we want is some help to do our jobs.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/1100/p52.html
Aspirin after Acute Ischemic Stroke - Medicine by the Numbers - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2020 - Learn more about the effect of aspirin therapy given within 48 hours of acute ischemic stroke in reducing the risk of death, dependence, or recurrent stroke, and the chance of complete recovery.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/od2.html
Evidence Against the Routine Use of MRI for Nonoperative Treatment of Chronic ...
Nov 1, 2020 - Physicians should consider the ramifications before ordering an MRI in the setting of chronic pain. An MRI that is not indicated can lead to a procedure that is not necessary as both patient and physician focus on the abnormal study finding. Most patients improve with conservative ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p521.html
Practice Pearls - Nov-Dec 2020 -- FPM
Dec 1, 2020 - Ask three questions before using race-based clinical algorithms | What to do when a patient makes a discriminatory remark | Address inequity by supporting Black-owned businesses
Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/1100/p47.html
A Specific Probiotic Decreases Crying in Infants Younger than Two Months with Colic - ...
Nov 15, 2020 - Is probiotic supplementation effective in decreasing crying in infants with colic?
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/od5.html
Cloudy Pleural Fluid on Thoracentesis - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2020 - A man with a history of COPD from long-term tobacco use presented to the ER with worsening shortness of breath over the past week.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p307.html
Ten EHR Strategies for Efficient Documentation -- FPM
Aug 1, 2020 - Applying even one of these 10 strategies can help you reduce frustration, improve productivity, and get home earlier.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0700/p5.html
Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Recommendation ...
Sep 15, 2020 - The USPSTF recommends screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adults aged 18 to 79 years.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p363.html
Trifarotene (Aklief) for the Treatment of Acne - STEPS - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2020 - Trifarotene is a monotherapy option for acne affecting the face and trunk and offers an alternative to topical antibiotics or anti-inflammatory agents for the management of moderate inflammatory and noninflammatory acne.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p499.html
Watch-and-Wait Strategy Is an Option for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax - POEMs - ...
Nov 15, 2020 - Conservative observation of patients presenting with a first primary spontaneous pneumothorax is as effective as immediate chest tube insertion in achieving full lung re-expansion at eight weeks.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/od3.html
Case Report: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in a Child Presenting with Rash and ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Letters to the Editor from AFP reader regarding a case report of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in a child presenting with rash and fever.
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p325.html
School-Based Asthma Management Programs - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American Family ...
Oct 15, 2020 - Comprehensive public school–based programs providing supervised administration of asthma medication and/or education for staff, children, and parents markedly decrease asthma-related ED visits for school-aged children.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/od2.html
Pruritic Rash on the Hand of a Home Gardener - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2020 - A patient presented with a pruritic rash on the hand after working in the garden.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p497.html
Effects of Inhaled Corticosteroids on Growth in Children with Persistent Asthma - ...
Oct 1, 2020 - Inhaled fluticasone (Flovent; 200 mcg per day) is associated with a greater linear growth velocity when compared with beclomethasone (400 mcg per day; an equivalent dose).
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/p404.html
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Premenopausal Patients and the Role of NSAIDs - Cochrane ...
Aug 1, 2020 - NSAIDs are effective for reducing heavy menstrual bleeding in premenopausal patients with menorrhagia when compared with placebo.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p147.html
Would Medicare for All Be the Most Beneficial Health Care System for Family Physicians ...
Oct 1, 2020 - We must use the lessons of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to better prepare for the next one and address the shortcomings in our health care system.
American Family Physician : Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/p389.html
Low-Dose Aspirin Beneficial for the Prevention of Preterm Birth in Nulliparous Patients...
Nov 15, 2020 - The routine use of low-dose aspirin, 81 mg daily, starting as early as six weeks' gestational age provided a statistically significant absolute risk reduction (nearly 2 percentage points) in the incidence of preterm birth among nulliparous patients with singleton gestation in ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/od4.html
Augmentation Therapy, Menstrual Bleeding, VTE, Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Kidney Injury -...
Nov 15, 2020 - Key clinical questions and their evidence-based answers directly from the journal’s content, written by and for family physicians.
American Family Physician : AFP Clinical Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/p587.html
Patient Advocacy: Family Medicine's Founding Principle, and Still Its North Star -- FPM
Dec 1, 2020 - The pandemic and protests have underscored family physicians’ enduring role as a voice for patients in and out of the clinic.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/1100/p5.html
Emotional Intelligence: Five Ways to Have Better Interactions and Improve Your Work ...
Oct 1, 2020 - These simple tools can help you respond effectively when you feel emotionally hijacked by difficult people or circumstances.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p9.html
Vitamin D Supplementation and All-Cause Mortality - Medicine by the Numbers - American ...
Jul 1, 2020 - Observational studies have shown that those with low vitamin D levels have higher cancer and cardiovascular mortality. Read more to learn about the effect of vitamin D supplementation on all-cause mortality.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0701/od1.html
Migraines in Children: Recommendations for Acute and Preventive Treatment - Practice ...
May 1, 2020 - Updated recommendations for the prevention and treatment of migraines in children and adolescents were recently published by the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society, and they are based on a systematic review of new evidence published between January 2003 and ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0501/p569.html
Fecal Microbiota Transplant Effective for Irritable Bowel Syndrome - POEMs - American ...
Sep 15, 2020 - This is the largest and best study to date of fecal microbiota transplant for irritable bowel syndrome —with impressive results.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p377.html
The Nurse Closer: Using Nonclinician Staff to Make Patient Visits More Efficient -- FPM
Aug 1, 2019 - With a little training, nurses can wrap up the patient visit, reducing errors, improving patient satisfaction, and freeing up time for providers.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0700/p13.html
Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults - Putting ...
Sep 15, 2020 - M.S. is a 20-year-old man who presents for a preemployment physical examination. He states that he is single, has two or three drinks per month on social occasions, does not smoke, is sexually active, and does not use illicit drugs.
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p367.html
Would Medicare for All Be the Most Beneficial Health Care System for Family Physicians ...
Oct 1, 2020 - Expansion of Medicare or private insurance would not address the deeper problems in our health care system.
American Family Physician : Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/p392.html
Frostbite, Antiplatelet Therapy, Stuttering, Asthma, Cardioversion - AFP Clinical ...
Nov 1, 2020 - Key clinical questions and their evidence-based answers directly from the journal’s content, written by and for family physicians.
American Family Physician : AFP Clinical Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p525.html
Immunizations in Pregnancy: Updated Recommendations - Editorials - American Family ...
Aug 15, 2020 - Important new data on the immunology of immunization in pregnancy provide greater support for and information on the provision and timing of these immunizations.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p205.html
Primary Care Interventions for Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use in Children and ...
Aug 15, 2020 - The USPSTF recommends that primary care clinicians provide interventions, including education or brief counseling, to prevent initiation of tobacco use among school-aged children and adolescents.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p234.html
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Adolescents: ACOG Management Recommendations - Practice ...
May 15, 2020 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has new recommendations and conclusions about menstrual bleeding disorders in adolescents.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0515/p633.html
C-Reactive Protein Is the Most Useful Biomarker for Diagnosis of Outpatient CAP - POEMs...
Oct 15, 2020 - This review found that the best evidence supports C-reactive protein as the most useful and accurate biomarker for diagnosing CAP in adults presenting with lower respiratory tract symptoms.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/od6.html
Diary of a Family Physician - Oct 15, 2020 - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2020 - First-person accounts from the front lines of family medicine.
American Family Physician : Diary of a Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p460.html
PID Treatment, Low Back Pain, Opioids, Plasma Injections, Sphygmomanometry - AFP ...
Oct 1, 2020 - Key clinical questions and their evidence-based answers directly from the journal’s content, written by and for family physicians.
American Family Physician : AFP Clinical Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/p398.html
Enlarging Leg Nodule - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2020 - A patient presented with an enlarging, nonpainful, nonpruritic nodule just below the right knee where he sustained minor trauma twelve years earlier.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/p439.html
Practice Pearls - Sep-Oct 2020 -- FPM
Oct 1, 2020 - Provide patient letters describing the diagnosis rather than the need for accommodation |Reduce pain of deltoid injection | Test your staff's phone etiquette by calling your own office |Prevent staff burnout due to COVID-19
Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p43.html
Building an Outdoor Urgent Care Clinic During a Pandemic: One Clinic's Experience -- FPM
Oct 1, 2020 - When an infectious disease outbreak strikes, an outdoor clinic can reduce the risk of transmission and conserve personal protective equipment.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p14.html
Operationalizing Virtual Visits During a Public Health Emergency -- FPM
Jun 1, 2020 - Providing options for remote access to care can keep your practice running and your patients healthy when an infectious disease outbreak prevents you from seeing them in person.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0500/p5.html