Diverticular Bleeding - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2009 - Diverticular bleeding is a common cause of lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Patients typically present with massive and painless rectal hemorrhage. If bleeding is severe, initial resuscitative measures should include airway maintenance and oxygen supplementation, followed by ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1101/p977.html
Gastroenteritis in Children: Part I. Diagnosis - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2012 - Acute gastroenteritis in children is a major cause of morbidity in the United States. Viral infections, primarily from rotavirus, cause 75 to 90 percent of cases. The remaining infections are largely bacterial, with as many as 10 percent of cases secondary to diarrheagenic Escherichia ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0601/p1059.html
Acute and Chronic Paronychia - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2008 - Paronychia is an inflammation of the folds of tissue surrounding the nail of a toe or finger. Paronychia may be classified as either acute or chronic. The main factor associated with the development of acute paronychia is direct or indirect trauma to the cuticle or nail fold. This ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0201/p339.html
Tendinopathies of the Foot and Ankle - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2009 - Because our understanding of tendinopathy has evolved in recent years, the condition is now considered a degenerative process; this affects the approach to treatment. Initial therapy should always involve relative rest and modification of physical activity, use of rehabilitative ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1115/p1107.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
Diagnosis and Management of Physical Abuse in Children - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2013 - Child abuse is the third leading cause of death in children between one and four years of age, and almost 20% of child homicide victims have contact with a health care professional within a month of their death. Therefore, family physicians are in an ideal position to detect and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1115/p669.html
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention - American ...
Oct 15, 2010 - There are an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs in the United States each year. Most ACL tears occur from noncontact injuries. Women experience ACL tears up to nine times more often than men. Evaluation of the ACL should be performed immediately after ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1015/p917.html
Nutrition Myths and Healthy Dietary Advice in Clinical Practice - American Family ...
May 1, 2015 - Healthy dietary intake is important for the maintenance of general health and wellness, the prevention of chronic illness, the optimization of life expectancy, and the clinical management of virtually all disease states. Dietary myths (i.e., concepts about nutrition that are poorly ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0501/p634.html
End-Stage Renal Disease: Symptom Management and Advance Care Planning - American Family...
Apr 1, 2012 - The prevalence of end-stage renal disease continues to increase, and dialysis is offered to older and more medically complex patients. Pain is problematic in up to one-half of patients receiving dialysis and may result from renal and nonrenal etiologies. Opioids can be prescribed ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0401/p705.html
Ulcerative Colitis - American Family Physician
May 15, 2013 - Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the colon. The etiology is unknown. Risk factors include a history of recent infection with Salmonella or Campylobacter, living in Western industrialized nations and at higher latitudes, and a family history of the disease. The ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0515/p699.html
Erythema Nodosum: A Sign of Systemic Disease - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2007 - Erythema nodosum, a painful disorder of the subcutaneous fat, is the most common type of panniculitis. Generally, it is idiopathic, although the most common identifiable cause is streptococcal pharyngitis. Erythema nodosum may be the first sign of a systemic disease such as ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0301/p695.html
Options for Women with Unintended Pregnancy - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2015 - Unintended pregnancy refers to unwanted, unplanned, or mistimed pregnancies. One-half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended, and family physicians are often asked to provide counseling, support, and resources for women with unintended pregnancies. Options include ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0415/p544.html
Recognition and Management of Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis - ...
Nov 15, 2013 - Polymyalgia rheumatica affects proximal muscles and joints, causing disability in older adults. Giant cell arteritis affects medium and large arteries and can result in blindness. These conditions overlap significantly, often occurring together. Despite the similarities, each has ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1115/p676.html
Left Lower-Quadrant Pain: Guidelines from the American College of Radiology ...
Oct 1, 2010 - The differential diagnosis of left lower-quadrant pain includes gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and renal/ureteric pathology. Imaging is helpful in evaluating left lower-quadrant pain, and is generally guided by the clinical presentation. Acute sigmoid diverticulitis should be suspected ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1001/p766.html
Prevention and Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2007 - Postpartum hemorrhage, the loss of more than 500 mL of blood after delivery, occurs in up to 18 percent of births and is the most common maternal morbidity in developed countries. Although risk factors and preventive strategies are dearly documented, not all cases are expected or ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0315/p875.html
Practical Selection of Antiemetics in the Ambulatory Setting - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2015 - Nausea and vomiting are mediated primarily by three neurotransmitter pathways: visceral stimulation releases dopamine and serotonin; vestibular and central nervous system activation release histamine and acetylcholine; and chemoreceptor trigger zone activation releases dopamine and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0301/p293.html
Diagnosis and Management of Lyme Disease - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2012 - Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States. Transmission occurs primarily through the bite of an infected deer tick (Ixodes scapularis). Identification of an erythema migrans rash following a tick bite is the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0601/p1086.html
99213 or 99214? Three Tips for Navigating the Coding Conundrum -- FPM
Aug 1, 2018 - Here’s how to quickly identify whether you’re on the path to a 99214 versus a 99213.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0700/p5.html
The Role of BNP Testing in Heart Failure - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2006 - Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels are simple and objective measures of cardiac function. These measurements can be used to diagnose heart failure, including diastolic dysfunction, and using them has been shown to save money in the emergency department setting. The high negative ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1201/p1893.html
Overview of Changes to Asthma Guidelines: Diagnosis and Screening - American Family ...
May 1, 2009 - The Expert Panel Report 3 of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program represents a major advance in the approach to asthma care by emphasizing the monitoring of clinically relevant aspects of care and the importance of planned primary care, and by providing patients ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0501/p761.html
Management of the Ingrown Toenail - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2009 - Ingrown toenail, or onychocryptosis, most commonly affects the great toenail. Many anatomic and behavioral factors are thought to contribute to ingrown toenails, such as improper trimming, repetitive or inadvertent trauma, genetic predisposition, hyperhidrosis, and poor foot hygiene. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0215/p303.html
Update on Routine Childhood and Adolescent Immunizations - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2015 - Recommendations for routine vaccinations in children and adolescents have changed multiple times in recent years, based on findings in clinical trials, licensure of new vaccines, and evidence of waning immunity. Despite the overwhelming success of vaccinations, vaccine delay and refusal...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0915/p460.html
Counseling on Early Childhood Concerns: Sleep Issues, Thumb-Sucking, Picky Eating, ...
Aug 15, 2015 - Family physicians are often a source of information and advice on early childhood concerns regarding sleep, thumb-sucking/pacifier use, picky eating, school readiness, and oral health. Evidence indicates that family variables are important in the genesis of sleep difficulties, and that ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0815/p274.html
Atrial Fibrillation: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2011 - Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. It impairs cardiac function and increases the risk of stroke. The incidence of atrial fibrillation increases with age. Key treatment issues include deciding when to restore normal sinus rhythm, when to control rate only, and how...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0101/p61.html
Recommendations for Preconception Counseling and Care - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2013 - Given that nearly one-half of pregnancies are unintended, preconception care should be considered an integral part of primary care for women of reproductive age. Common issues in preconception care include family planning, achieving a healthy body weight, screening and treatment for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1015/p499.html
Uveitis: The Collaborative Diagnostic Evaluation - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2014 - Uveitis, or inflammation of the uveal tract (i.e., iris, ciliary body, and choroid), results from a heterogeneous collection of disorders of varying etiologies and pathogenic mechanisms. Uveitis is caused by a systemic disease in 30% to 45% of patients. Primary care physicians may be ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/1115/p711.html
H. pylori Infection: ACG Updates Treatment Recommendations - Practice Guidelines - ...
Jan 15, 2018 - Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the most common chronic bacterial infections. The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) has updated its clinical guidelines in response to significant scientific advances in the management of this disease.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0115/p135.html
Prevention, Recognition, and Management of Serotonin Syndrome - American Family Physician
May 1, 2010 - Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by excessive serotonergic activity in the nervous system. It is characterized by mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity. Most reported cases of serotonin syndrome are in patients...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0501/p1139.html
Tapering Patients Off of Benzodiazepines - Curbside Consultation - American Family ...
Nov 1, 2017 - When prescribed at a low dosage for a short time (fewer than 30 days), benzodiazepines can effectively treat generalized and social anxiety, panic disorder, and sleep disorders. Long-term use for anxiety and sleep disorders is not supported by research because it is associated with the ...
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1101/p606.html
Encouraging Health Behavior Change: Eight Evidence-Based Strategies -- FPM
Apr 1, 2018 - Using these brief interventions, you can help your patients make healthy behavior changes.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0300/p31.html
Managing Adverse Effects of Hormonal Contraceptives - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2010 - Adverse effects of hormonal contraceptives usually diminish with continued use of the same method. Often, physi- cians only need to reassure patients that these symptoms will likely resolve within three to five months. Long-acting injectable depot medroxyprogesterone acetate is the only...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1215/p1499.html
Diagnosis and Management of Metatarsal Fractures - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2007 - Patients with metatarsal fractures often present to primary care settings. Initial evaluation should focus on identifying any conditions that require emergent referral, such as neurovascular compromise and open fractures. The fracture should then be characterized and treatment ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0915/p817.html
Beware of False-Positive Results with SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Tests - Letters to the Editor...
Jul 1, 2020 - Letters to the Editor from regarding false-positive results with SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests.
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0701/p5a.html
Common Questions About Late-Term and Postterm Pregnancy - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2014 - Pregnancy is considered late term from 41 weeks, 0 days’ to 41 weeks, 6 days’ gestation, and postterm at 42 weeks’ gestation. Early dating of the pregnancy is important for accurately determining when a pregnancy is late- or postterm, and first-trimester ultrasonography should be ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0801/p160.html
Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2009 - Nephrotic syndrome may be caused by primary (idiopathic) renal disease or by a variety of secondary causes. Patients present with marked edema, proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and often hyperlipidemia. In adults, diabetes mellitus is the most common secondary cause, and focal segmental ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1115/p1129.html
Revised AAP Guideline on UTI in Febrile Infants and Young Children - American Family ...
Nov 15, 2012 - In 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a revision of its 1999 clinical practice guideline on urinary tract infections in febrile infants and young children two to 24 months of age. The new clinical practice guideline has several important updates based on evidence ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1115/p940.html
Common Questions About Outpatient Care of Premature Infants - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2014 - Preterm births (deliveries before 37 weeks’ gestation) comprise 12% of all U.S. births and are responsible for onethird of all infant deaths. Neonatal medical advances have increased survival, and primary care physicians often care for infants who were in the neonatal intensive care ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0815/p244.html
Diagnosis and Management of Von Willebrand Disease: Guidelines for Primary Care - ...
Dec 1, 2009 - Von Willebrand disease is an inherited condition characterized by deficiency of von Willebrand factor, which is essential in hemostasis. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has released new evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and management of the disease. There are ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1201/p1261.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Otitis Media - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2007 - Diagnostic criteria for acute otitis media include rapid onset of symptoms, middle ear effusion, and signs and symptoms of middle ear inflammation. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis are the most common bacterial isolates from the middle ear ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1201/p1650.html
Update on Latent Tuberculosis Infection - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2014 - Latent tuberculosis infection refers to an asymptomatic, nontransmissible infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, carrying a 5% to 10% lifetime risk of progressing to active disease. One-half of this risk occurs within the first two years after infection. High-risk groups include ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0601/p889.html
Patient-Centered Medical Home -- FPM Topic Collection
Aug 11, 2015 - FPM has published numerous articles to help family physicians build a patient-centered medical home (PCMH). The links below represent key components of the PCMH and will take you to relevant FPM topic collections. FPM has published numerous articles to help family physicians build a ...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=94
Residents and New Physicians -- FPM Topic Collection
Aug 11, 2015 - If you're just getting started in practice and need help with the basics -- from coding to negotiating a contract -- check out the following FPM resources: If you're just getting started in practice and need help with the basics -- from coding to negotiating a contract -- check out the ...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=95
Top 20 Research Studies of 2014 for Primary Care Physicians - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2015 - A team of primary care clinicians with expertise in evidence-based medicine performed monthly surveillance of more than 110 English-language clinical research journals during 2014, and identified 255 studies that had the potential to change how family physicians practice. Each study was...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0901/p377.html
Getting Paid -- FPM Topic Collection
Aug 11, 2015 - Getting paid in a fair and timely manner can be a challenge in today's practice environment. The following articles can help you improve your billing, coding, and reimbursement. Getting paid in a fair and timely manner can be a challenge in today's practice environment. The following ...
- Payment and Reimbursement
- Collections
- Billing & Claims
- Coding
- Documentation
- Working With Health Plans
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=93
Newborn Skin: Part I. Common Rashes - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2008 - Rashes are extremely common in newborns and can be a significant source of parental concern. Although most rashes are transient and benign, some require additional work-up. Erythema toxicum neonatorum, acne neonatorum, and transient neonatal pustular melanosis are transient ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0101/p47.html
Acute Neck Swelling in a Child - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2021 - A five-year-old child presented with a midline swelling on his neck
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0401/p437.html
Disaster Preparedness -- FPM Toolbox
Mar 20, 2013 - Download forms and checklists to help your office prepare for an emergency or disaster.
Family Practice Management : FPM Toolbox : Disaster Preparedness
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolType.htm?toolTypeId=8
Neglected Parasitic Infections: What Every Family Physician Needs to Know - American ...
May 15, 2014 - Neglected parasitic infections, including Chagas disease, toxocariasis, cysticercosis, and toxoplasmosis, affect millions of persons in the United States. Relatively few resources have been devoted to surveillance, prevention, and treatment of these diseases. Chagas disease primarily ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0515/p803.html
Pediculosis and Scabies: A Treatment Update - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2012 - Pediculosis and scabies are caused by ectoparasites. Pruritus is the most common presenting symptom. Head and pubic lice infestations are diagnosed by visualization of live lice. Finding nits (louse egg shells) alone indicates a historical infestation. A no nit policy for schools and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0915/p535.html
Role of the Family Physician in the Care of Children with Down Syndrome - American ...
Dec 15, 2014 - Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality, occurring in one in 691 live births in the United States each year. Prenatally, the sequential contingent test for aneuploidy screening is highly sensitive for Down syndrome and has a low false-positive rate. The diagnosis should...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/1215/p851.html
Treatment of Nongenital Cutaneous Warts - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2011 - Numerous treatments for nongenital cutaneous warts are available, although no single therapy has been established as completely curative. Watchful waiting is an option for new warts because many resolve spontaneously. However, patients often request treatment because of social stigma or...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0801/p288.html
Smell and Taste Disorders in Primary Care - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2013 - Smell and taste disorders can be challenging to diagnose because of the large number of potential etiologies. Patients are often unable to provide a clear history of symptoms, because they frequently cannot distinguish between difficulties with smell and taste. Standardized ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1215/p852.html
Update on Acute Ankle Sprains - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2012 - Ankle sprains are a common problem seen by primary care physicians, especially among teenagers and young adults. Most ankle sprains are inversion injuries to the lateral ankle ligaments, although high sprains representing damage to the tibiofibular syndesmosis are becoming increasingly ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0615/p1170.html
Evaluation and Management of Galactorrhea - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2012 - Galactorrhea is commonly caused by hyperprolactinemia, especially when it is associated with amenorrhea. Hyperprolactinemia is most often induced by medication or associated with pituitary adenomas or other sellar or suprasellar lesions. Less common causes of galactorrhea include ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0601/p1073.html
Sick Sinus Syndrome: A Review - American Family Physician
May 15, 2013 - Sick sinus syndrome refers to a collection of disorders marked by the heart’s inability to perform its pacemaking function. Predominantly affecting older adults, sick sinus syndrome comprises various arrhythmias, including bradyarrhythmias with or without accompanying tachyarrhythmias. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0515/p691.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis Infection - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2006 - Chlamydia trachomatis infection most commonly affects the urogenital tract. In men, the infection usually is symptomatic, with dysuria and a discharge from the penis. Untreated chlamydial infection in men can spread to the epididymis. Most women with chlamydial infection have minimal or...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0415/p1411.html
Drug Dosing Adjustments in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease - American Family ...
May 15, 2007 - Chronic kidney disease affects renal drug elimination and other pharmacokinetic processes involved in drug disposition (e.g., absorption, drug distribution, nonrenal clearance [metabolism]). Drug dosing errors are common in patients with renal impairment and can cause adverse effects ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0515/p1487.html
Complications of Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery for Obesity - American Family ...
May 15, 2014 - Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding procedures have a favorable risk-benefit profile and are increasingly important as part of the overall management of obesity. These procedures are effective at inducing weight loss and improving comorbid conditions, including diabetes mellitus, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0515/p813.html
E/M Changes for 2021: The Beginning, Not the End -- FPM
Feb 1, 2021 - The E/M coding revisions aren’t perfect, but they represent a huge step forward in reducing physicians’ documentation burden, audit risk, and complexity of code selection.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0100/p8.html
Cholesterol Management: ACC/AHA Updates Guideline - Practice Guidelines - American ...
May 1, 2019 - The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) task force on clinical practice guidelines has updated its 2013 cholesterol guideline.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0501/p589.html
Arthropod Bites - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2013 - The phylum Arthropoda includes arachnids and insects. Although their bites typically cause only local reactions, some species are venomous or transmit disease. The two medically important spiders in the United States are widow spiders (Latrodectus), the bite of which causes intense ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1215/p841.html
High Blood Pressure: ACC/AHA Releases Updated Guideline - Practice Guidelines - ...
Mar 15, 2018 - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated their guideline on the prevention, detection, evaluation, and treatment of high BP in adults. The ACC/AHA recommendations were based on a systematic review that addressed four questions ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0315/p413.html
Treatment of the Common Cold in Children and Adults - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2012 - The common cold, or upper respiratory tract infection, is one of the leading reasons for physician visits. Generally caused by viruses, the common cold is treated symptomatically. Antibiotics are not effective in children or adults. In children, there is a potential for harm and no ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0715/p153.html
Identifying and Managing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2013 - Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs in an estimated 8% of men and 20% of women who are exposed to traumatic events. PTSD is a trauma- and stress-related disorder associated with significant psychosocial morbidity, substance abuse, and other negative physical health outcomes. The...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1215/p827.html
Clinical Management of Urinary Incontinence in Women - American Family Physician
May 1, 2013 - Most cases of urinary incontinence in women fall under one of three major subtypes: urge, stress, or mixed. A stepped-care approach that advances from least invasive (behavioral modification) to more invasive (surgery) interventions is recommended. Bladder retraining and pelvic floor ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0501/p634.html
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Chronic Insomnia Disorder: Updated Guidelines from the ...
Apr 1, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (VA/DoD) approved a clinical practice guideline for the management of obstructive sleep apnea and chronic insomnia disorder.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0401/p442.html
Somatoform Disorders - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2007 - The somatoform disorders are a group of psychiatric disorders that cause unexplained physical symptoms. They include somatization disorder (involving multisystem physical symptoms), undifferentiated somatoform disorder (fewer symptoms than somatization disorder), conversion disorder ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1101/p1333.html
Risks and Benefits of Pacifiers - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2009 - Physicians are often asked for guidance about pacifier use in children, especially regarding the benefits and risks, and when to appropriately wean a child. The benefits of pacifier use include analgesic effects, shorter hospital stays for preterm infants, and a reduction in the risk of...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0415/p681.html
Screening for Cancer: Concepts and Controversies - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2014 - Early detection of cancer is a core task in family medicine, and patients have come to expect screening tests, sometimes out of proportion to what evidence can justify. To understand the controversies surrounding screening and to provide sound advice to patients, family physicians ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/1101/p625.html
Coding & Documentation - Mar-Apr 2021 -- FPM
Apr 1, 2021 - Alternative codes for chronic care management | Online digital E/M by non-physicians | Remote monitoring with CCM | Retinal imaging
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0300/p37.html
Evaluation of Macrocytosis - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2009 - Macrocytosis, generally defined as a mean corpuscular volume greater than 100 fL, is frequently encountered when a complete blood count is performed. The most common etiologies are alcoholism, vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies, and medications. History and physical examination, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0201/p203.html
Gynecologic Procedures: Colposcopy, Treatments of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia, ...
Jun 15, 2013 - Women who have abnormal Papanicolaou test results may undergo colposcopy to determine the biopsy site for histologic evaluation. Traditional grading systems do not accurately assess lesion severity because colposcopic impression alone is unreliable for diagnosis. The likelihood of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0615/p836.html
Diagnosis and Management of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults - ...
May 1, 2012 - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in childhood can persist into adulthood in at least 30 percent of patients, with 3 to 4 percent of adults meeting the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed., diagnostic criteria. A number of conditions, such as thyroid ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0501/p890.html
Subacute Management of Ischemic Stroke - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2011 - Ischemic stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a common reason for hospitalization. The subacute period after a stroke refers to the time when the decision to not employ thrombolytics is made up until two weeks after the stroke occurred. Family physicians ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1215/p1383.html
Anaphylaxis: Recognition and Management - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2011 - Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening, systemic allergic reaction that is almost always unanticipated and may lead to death by airway obstruction or vascular collapse. Anaphylaxis occurs as the result of an allergen response, usually immunoglobulin E–mediated, which leads to mast ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1115/p1111.html
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Updated Recommendations from the ATS and IDSA - Practice ...
Jul 15, 2020 - The American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently updated their recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0715/p121.html
Fatigue: An Overview - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2008 - Fatigue, a common presenting symptom in primary care, negatively impacts work performance, family life, and social relationships. The differential diagnosis of fatigue includes lifestyle issues, physical conditions, mental disorders, and treatment side effects. Fatigue can be classified...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1115/p1173.html
Dietary Fatty Acids - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2009 - Fatty acids can be divided into four general categories: saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans fats. Saturated fatty acids and trans fats are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. Monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids are ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0815/p345.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
The Limping Child: A Systematic Approach to Diagnosis - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2009 - Deviations from a normal age-appropriate gait pattern can be caused by a wide variety of conditions. In most children, limping is caused by a mild, self-limiting event, such as a contusion, strain, or sprain. In some cases, however, a limp can be a sign of a serious or even ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0201/p215.html
Management of Common Sleep Disorders - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2013 - Sleep disorders are common and affect sleep quality and quantity, leading to increased morbidity. Patients with sleep disorders can be categorized as those who cannot sleep, those who will not sleep, those with excessive daytime sleepiness, and those with increased movements during ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0815/p231.html
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2009 - Henoch-Schönlein purpura is an acute, systemic, immune complex-mediated, leukocytoclastic vasculitis. It is characterized by a triad of palpable purpura (without thrombocytopenia), abdominal pain, and arthritis. Most patients have an antecedent upper respiratory illness. More than 90 ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1001/p697.html
Evaluation of the Patient with Chronic Cough - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2011 - Initial evaluation of the patient with chronic cough (i.e., of more than eight weeks’ duration) should include a focused history and physical examination, and in most patients, chest radiography. Patients who are taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor should switch to a ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1015/p887.html
Osteochondrosis: Common Causes of Pain in Growing Bones - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2011 - Osteochondrosis is a term used to describe a group of disorders that affect the growing skeleton. These disorders result from abnormal growth, injury, or overuse of the developing growth plate and surrounding ossification centers. The exact etiology of these disorders is unknown, but ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0201/p285.html
Epididymitis and Orchitis: An Overview - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2009 - Epididymitis and orchitis are commonly seen in the outpatient setting. Men between 14 and 35 years of age are most often affected, and Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae are the most common pathogens in this age group. In other age groups, coliform bacteria are the primary ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0401/p583.html
Hyperkalemia - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2006 - Hyperkalemia is a potentially life-threatening metabolic problem caused by inability of the kidneys to excrete potassium, impairment of the mechanisms that move potassium from the circulation into the cells, or a combination of these factors. Acute episodes of hyperkalemia commonly are ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0115/p283.html
Adolescent Health Screening and Counseling - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2012 - Serious health problems, risky behavior, and poor health habits persist among adolescents despite access to medical care. Most adolescents do not seek advice about preventing leading causes of morbidity and mortality in their age group, and physicians often do not find ways to provide ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1215/p1109.html
Geriatric Assistive Devices - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2011 - Disability and mobility problems increase with age. Assistive devices such as canes, crutches, and walkers can be used to increase a patient’s base of support, improve balance, and increase activity and independence, but they are not without significant musculoskeletal and metabolic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0815/p405.html
Surveillance of the Adult Cancer Survivor - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2015 - The term cancer survivor refers to anyone living with a diagnosis of cancer. As the U.S. population ages, cancer screening increases, and cancer treatments improve, millions more Americans will be classified as cancer survivors in the future. Although many survivors wish to continue ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0101/p29.html
Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2006 - Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome occurs in approximately 20 percent of patients after abrupt discontinuation of an antidepressant medication that was taken for at least six weeks. Typical symptoms of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome include flu-like symptoms, insomnia, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0801/p449.html
Dermatologic Conditions in Skin of Color: Part I. Special Considerations for Common ...
Jun 15, 2013 - Skin of color traditionally refers to that of persons of African, Asian, Native American, Middle Eastern, and Hispanic backgrounds. Differences in cutaneous structure and function can result in skin conditions with distinct presentations and varying prevalence that require unique ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0615/p850.html
Dermatologic Conditions in Skin of Color: Part II. Disorders Occurring Predominately in...
Jun 15, 2013 - Several skin conditions are more common in persons with skin of color, including dermatosis papulosa nigra, pseudofolliculitis barbae, acne keloidalis nuchae, and keloids. Dermatosis papulosa nigra is a common benign condition characterized by skin lesions that do not require treatment,...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0615/p859.html
Diagnosis and Management of Pancreatic Cancer - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2014 - Pancreatic cancer remains the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Risk factors include family history, smoking, chronic pancreatitis, obesity, diabetes mellitus, heavy alcohol use, and possible dietary factors. Because more than two-thirds of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0415/p626.html
Identification and Treatment of Amblyopia - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2013 - Amblyopia is the leading cause of vision loss in children. It is treatable if diagnosed early, making identification of affected children critical. The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that clinicians ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0301/p348.html
Diagnosis of Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2012 - Venous thromboembolism manifests as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism, and has a mortality rate of 6 to 12 percent. Well-validated clinical prediction rules are available to determine the pretest probability of DVT and pulmonary embolism. When the likelihood of DVT is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1115/p913.html
Promoting Smoking Cessation - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2012 - Cigarette smoking causes significant morbidity and mortality in the United States. Physicians can use the five A’s framework (ask, advise, assess, assist, arrange) to promote smoking cessation. All patients should be asked about tobacco use and assessed for motivation to quit at every ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0315/p591.html
Postexposure Prophylaxis for Common Infectious Diseases - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2013 - Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is effective in preventing illness after potential or documented exposure to a variety of microbial pathogens and in reducing the risk of secondary spread of infection. Guidelines have been published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0701/p25.html
Asthma: Updated Diagnosis and Management Recommendations from GINA - Practice ...
Jun 15, 2020 - The latest update to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines includes significant changes to treatment recommendations, especially a recommendation against using a short-acting beta2 agonists such as albuterol as sole therapy.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0615/p762.html
Functional Decline in Older Adults - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2013 - Functional disability is common in older adults. It is often episodic and is associated with a high risk of subsequent health decline. The severity of disability is determined by physical impairments caused by underlying medical conditions, and by external factors such as social ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0915/p388.html
An Update on Emergency Contraception - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2014 - Emergency contraception decreases the risk of unintended pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or after suspected failure of routine contraception (e.g., a condom breaking). Oral methods include combined contraceptive pills (i.e., Yuzpe method), single- or split-dose ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0401/p545.html