Corticosteroids for Hospitalized Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia - Cochrane ...
Sep 1, 2020 - For adults hospitalized with severe CAP, the use of corticosteroids may reduce the likelihood of mortality.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p272.html
Keys to High-Quality, Low-Cost Care: Empanelment, Attribution, and Risk Stratification ...
Oct 1, 2020 - Understand attribution and alignment methodologies in VBP arrangements to know which patients are assigned to you. Use empanelment and risk stratification to better understand where to expend a practice's care management and care coordination resources.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p37.html
How to Handle Misinformation in the Age of Dr. Google -- FPM
Oct 1, 2020 - Sometimes the medical information patients find on the internet is correct. But when it’s not, we need to practice a new skillset.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p48.html
ACR Guideline for Managing Patients with Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hand, Knee, ...
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/p376.html
Effectiveness of PPAR Gamma Agonists in Preventing Recurrent Stroke and Other Vascular ...
Sep 1, 2020 - PPAR gamma agonists are probably effective in preventing recurrent stroke in people with previous stroke or TIA.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p271.html
Palliative Care During Public Health Emergencies: Examples from the COVID-19 Pandemic -...
Sep 1, 2020 - In public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, some patients—especially older patients or those who have chronic health conditions—are confronted with treatment choices as they face life-threatening illness.
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p312.html
Primary Care Interventions for Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use in Children and ...
Aug 15, 2020 - J.P., a 13-year-old girl, presents to your clinic for a routine well-child visit. She has no acute concerns, is doing well in school, plays sports, and is generally healthy. J.P. reports that she has never used tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes or vaping.
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p241.html
Cycled Hyperbaric Oxygen Improves the Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers - POEMs - ...
Oct 15, 2020 - Hyperbaric oxygen provided with a device that cycles oxygen from high pressure to low pressure increased the likelihood of complete healing of diabetic foot ulcers when combined with standard dressing and an offloading boot.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/od3.html
Facial Rash with Oral Lesions - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - An older patient presented with a pruritic facial rash and oral lesions.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p243.html
Case Report: Multiple Myiasis by Dermatobia hominis After Travel to Costa Rica - ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Letters to the Editor from AFP reader regarding a case report of Dermatobia hominis after travel to Costa Rica.
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p326.html
Increased Daily Steps Associated with Reduced All-Cause Mortality - POEMs - American ...
Oct 15, 2020 - This study found that a greater number of daily steps was significantly associated with lower all-cause mortality.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/od4.html
Case Report: Multiple Myiasis by Dermatobia hominis After Travel to Costa Rica - ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Letters to the Editor from AFP reader regarding a case report of Dermatobia hominis after travel to Costa Rica.
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p326a.html
Colorectal Cancer Screening: BMJ Rapid Recommendation - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Aug 15, 2020 - Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening recommendations vary because the underlying evidence is low quality, with few screening methods evaluated by randomized trials. The BMJ/MAGIC Group performed a systematic review based on 15-year CRC risk models to compare screening options.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p253.html
Transitioning to Direct Primary Care -- FPM
Aug 1, 2020 - Imagine practicing medicine without all the administrative burdens related to billing insurance. Here’s how one physician made the switch.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0700/p29.html
Similar Long-Term Morbidity and Mortality with Human Insulin and Analogue Insulin - ...
Sep 15, 2020 - This study found no difference in long-term patient-oriented outcomes between human and analogue insulins in adults with type 2 diabetes.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p375.html
VTE, Antiplatelet Therapy, Treatment for Veterans, HIV Prophylaxis, Diabetes Mellitus ...
Sep 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/2020/0915/p332.html
Health Equity in Preventive Services: The Role of Primary Care - Editorials - American ...
Sep 1, 2020 - Groups that are least likely to receive preventive screening or to have timely, high-quality follow-up include those with limited or no health insurance, limited education and literacy, and no regular source of care, as well as those who are subject to discrimination based on racial, ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p264.html
Developing Your Professional Career Plan -- FPM
Aug 1, 2020 - The key to a fulfilling career is to know what’s important to you - from your mission, identity, and direction to family, fun, and finances - and then pursue that.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0700/p21.html
Keratinocyte Carcinomas: Should We Screen for Them? - Editorials - American Family ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Keratinocyte carcinoma, which includes basal cell and cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas, is common, and the incidence is increasing.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p330.html
We’re Listening and Taking Action on Racism and Health Inequities - Letters to the ...
Sep 1, 2020 - Letter to the Editor from the AFP Editor about taking action on racism and health inequities.
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p261.html
Daily Colchicine Post-MI Reduces Strokes and Recurrent Hospitalizations for Angina - ...
Aug 15, 2020 - Daily colchicine after MI reduces cardiovascular events, specifically strokes and hospitalizations for angina. It is inexpensive and well-tolerated and should be considered for patients with recent MIs who are already using guideline-directed therapy.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p248.html
Placental Alpha Macroglobulin-1 (PartoSure) Immunoassay to Assess the Risk of ...
Sep 1, 2020 - Placental alpha macroglobulin-1 (PartoSure) is an immunoassay that measures the presence of placental alpha macroglobulin-1 (PAMG-1). PartoSure is used to assess the risk of spontaneous preterm birth and may be a useful adjunct to determine which patients with threatened preterm labor ...
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p269.html
Smoking Cessation with Text Messaging and App-Based Interventions - Cochrane for ...
Aug 1, 2020 - Automated text messaging interventions are more effective than minimal smoking cessation support (absolute risk reduction [ARR] = 3%; 95% CI, 1% to 5%).
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p148.html
Benefits of Teaching Medical Students: Perspectives from a Community Physician ...
Aug 1, 2020 - There is a need for more enthusiastic community family physician mentors to improve the shortage of medical students going into primary care and to reach the goal of 25% of students choosing family medicine by 2030.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p140.html
Postpartum Care, COVID-19, Augmentation Therapy, Vitamin D Supplementation - AFP ...
Aug 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/2020/0815/p209.html