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Skin Conditions - American Family Physician

Mar 15, 2021 - 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 ...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

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Coronary Artery Disease/Coronary Heart Disease - American Family Physician

Mar 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on coronary artery disease (CAD), coronary heart disease (CHD) and related issues, including acute coronary syndrome, angina, cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and myocardial infarction. This collection features AFP content on coronary artery disease ...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

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Common Fractures of the Radius and Ulna - American Family Physician

Mar 15, 2021 - Fractures of the radius and ulna are the most common fractures of the upper extremity, with distal fractures occurring more often than proximal fractures. A fall onto an outstretched hand is the most common mechanism of injury for fractures of the radius and ulna. Evaluation with ...

American Family Physician : Article

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Pain Management in Labor - American Family Physician

Mar 15, 2021 - A patient’s sense of empowerment and control is most predictive of maternal satisfaction with childbirth. Analgesia during labor greatly affects this experience. Individual patient priorities for labor pain management should be explored as part of routine prenatal care. Continuous labor...

American Family Physician : Article

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p355.html

Sexually Transmitted Infections - American Family Physician

Mar 15, 2021 - 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, ...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=23

Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Issues - American Family Physician

Mar 15, 2021 - 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 ...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=16

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - American Family Physician

Mar 15, 2021 - Advertisement AFP BY TOPIC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Editors' Choice of Best Available Content Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by an enveloped single-stranded RNA novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=117

Oral and Dental Conditions - American Family Physician

Mar 15, 2021 - 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 ...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

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Point-of-Care Guides - American Family Physician

Mar 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, ...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

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Tobacco Abuse and Dependence - American Family Physician

Mar 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on tobacco abuse and dependence and related issues, including addiction, behavioral and drug therapies, lifestyle counseling, and smoking cessation. This collection features AFP content on tobacco abuse and dependence and related issues, including ...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=28

Screening for High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents - Putting Prevention into...

Mar 15, 2021 - A 10-year-old boy with obesity and a family history significant for hypertension and hyperlipidemia presents to your clinic for a well-child examination. The parents are concerned about their child 's risk for hypertension and ask whether they should be monitoring his blood pressure.

American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p371.html

Medications for Smoking Cessation: Guidelines from the American Thoracic Society - ...

Mar 15, 2021 - The American Thoracic Society (ATS) published guidelines for medication initiation in tobacco-dependent adults based on a systematic review.

American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p380.html

Canadian Syncope Risk Score: A Validated Risk Stratification Tool - Point-of-Care ...

Mar 15, 2021 - Which adults presenting to an emergency department with syncope should be hospitalized?

American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p375.html

The KIDs List: Medications That Are Potentially Inappropriate in Children - Editorials ...

Mar 15, 2021 - The Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics (KIDs) List is an open access, evidence-based reference aimed at improving medication safety in children.

American Family Physician : Editorials

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p330.html

Visual Disturbance and Skin Rash - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician

Mar 15, 2021 - A patient presented with progressive bilateral visual blurring and a maculopapular rash on the trunk.

American Family Physician : Photo Quiz

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p373.html

Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Promote a Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for...

Mar 15, 2021 - The USPSTF recommends offering or referring adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors to behavioral counseling interventions to promote a healthy diet and physical activity.

American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p366.html

Bempedoic Acid (Nexletol) for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia and Familial ...

Mar 15, 2021 - Bempedoic acid is labeled as add-on therapy to diet and maximally tolerated statin for the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

American Family Physician : STEPS

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p377.html

Helping Ambivalent Patients Make Healthy Decision About COVID-19 - Lown Right Care: ...

Mar 15, 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/2021/0315/p334.html

Depression, HPV Immunizations, Coccidioidomycosis, Upper GI Bleeding, Headaches - AFP ...

Mar 15, 2021 - 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/2021/0315/p333.html

Clinical Considerations for the Management of Hypertriglyceridemia - Letters to the ...

Mar 15, 2021 - Mar 15, 2021 Issue Letters to the Editor Clinical Considerations for the Management of Hypertriglyceridemia Am Fam Physician. 2021 Mar 15;103(6):325-326. Original Article: Management of Hypertriglyceridemia: Common Questions and Answers Issue Date: September 15, 2020 See additional...

American Family Physician : Letter

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p325.html

Evidence-Based Use of Opioids - Letters to the Editor - American Family Physician

Mar 15, 2021 - << Previous article Next article >> Mar 15, 2021 Issue Letters to the Editor Evidence-Based Use of Opioids Am Fam Physician. 2021 Mar 15;103(6):326-327. Original Article: Appropriate Use of Opioids for Chronic Pain [Lown Right Care] Issue Date: September 15, 2020 See additional...

American Family Physician : Letter

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p326.html

Oral and Dental Injury Prevention in Children and Adolescents - Letters to the Editor -...

Mar 15, 2021 - Mar 15, 2021 Issue Letters to the Editor Oral and Dental Injury Prevention in Children and Adolescents Am Fam Physician. 2021 Mar 15;103(6):328. Original Article: Prevention of Unintentional Childhood Injury Issue Date: October 1, 2020 Available at: htt...

American Family Physician : Letter

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p328.html

Managing Pain in Labor - American Family Physician

Mar 15, 2021 - << Previous article Next article >> Mar 15, 2021 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/2021/0315/p355-s1.html

Diabetes: Type 2 - American Family Physician

Mar 1, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on type 2 diabetes and related issues, including blood glucose levels, diabetic complications (such as ketoacidosis and neuropathy), glycemic control, insulin management, and gestational diabetes. This collection features AFP content on type 2 ...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

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Initiating Hormonal Contraception - American Family Physician

Mar 1, 2021 - Most patients can safely begin using hormonal contraception at any point in their menstrual cycle. An evidence-based, flexible, patient-centered approach to initiating contraception promotes health and enhances patients’ reproductive autonomy. A recent Papanicolaou test is not necessary...

American Family Physician : Article

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p291.html

Peripheral Nerve Entrapment and Injury in the Upper Extremity - American Family Physician

Mar 1, 2021 - Peripheral nerves in the upper extremities are at risk of injury and entrapment because of their superficial nature and length. Injury can result from trauma, anatomic abnormalities, systemic disease, and entrapment. The extent of the injury can range from mild neurapraxia, in which the...

American Family Physician : Article

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p275.html

Difficult-to-Treat and Severe Asthma: Management Strategies - American Family Physician

Mar 1, 2021 - Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease in the United States. Up to 17% of asthma cases are classified as difficult to treat, and 3.7% of these are considered severe. Uncontrolled asthma is characterized by poor symptom control or frequent exacerbations. In difficult-to-treat ...

American Family Physician : Article

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p286.html

Family Planning and Contraception - American Family Physician

Mar 1, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on family planning and contraception, including emergency contraception, hormonal and non-hormonal contraception, infertility, in vitro fertilization, intrauterine devices, preconception care, tubal sterilization, and vasectomy. This collection ...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

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Stroke and TIA - American Family Physician

Mar 1, 2021 - 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.

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

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Alcohol Use Disorders - American Family Physician

Mar 1, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on alcohol abuse and dependence and related issues, including alcoholism, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, and detoxification. This collection features AFP content on alcohol abuse and dependence and related issues, including alcoholism, alcohol ...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

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Inpatient Medicine - American Family Physician

Mar 1, 2021 - 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...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=88

Substance Abuse - American Family Physician

Mar 1, 2021 - Advertisement AFP BY TOPIC Substance Abuse Editors' Choice of Best Available Content This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on substance abuse and related issues, including addiction, drug dependence, and urine drug screening. New...

American Family Physician : AFP By Topic

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Colonoscopy Follow-up: U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer Updates ...

Mar 1, 2021 - Screening colonoscopy findings define the future risk of colorectal cancer and the need for repeat screening. The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer updated recommended follow-up intervals after screening colonoscopy in average-risk individuals.

American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p314.html

Structural MRI for the Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease in Patients with MCI - ...

Mar 1, 2021 - There is insufficient evidence to recommend structural brain magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose Alzheimer disease in patients with mild cognitive impairment.

American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p273.html

Alcoholics Anonymous and Other 12-Step Facilitation Programs for Alcohol Use Disorder -...

Mar 1, 2021 - Manualized (standardized and replicable) Alcoholics Anonymous and similar 12-step facilitation programs produce higher rates of continuous abstinence than other established treatments.

American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p272.html

Antiplatelet Agents for Preventing Early Recurrence of Ischemic Stroke or TIA - ...

Mar 1, 2021 - After atherothrombotic ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, adding clopidogrel to aspirin reduced recurrent strokes but increased major hemorrhages.

American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/od1.html

Enhancing Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support in Clinical Practice - ...

Mar 1, 2021 - Health systems and family physicians should mobilize to ensure that all people with type 2 diabetes have access to diabetes self-management education and support, including nutritional, physical, and emotional support.

American Family Physician : Editorials

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p265.html

Serum Lactate Testing to Predict Mortality in Patients with Sepsis - Diagnostic Tests: ...

Mar 1, 2021 - Management of patients with sepsis is challenging and mortality is high. Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of therapy are essential. Higher lactate levels correlate with increased risk of mortality, particularly with lactate levels greater than 4.0 mmol per L and in the setting of ...

American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p309.html

Erosions and Vesicles in a Febrile Infant - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician

Mar 1, 2021 - A five-month-old child with a history of dry skin presented with a spreading rash and fever.

American Family Physician : Photo Quiz

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p305.html

Platelet-Rich Plasma vs. Corticosteroids for Refractory Plantar Fasciitis - FPIN's ...

Mar 1, 2021 - Platelet-rich plasma injections are similar to corticosteroids for pain relief and improvement in function in patients with refractory plantar fasciitis lasting less than 12 weeks.

American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p307.html

Bone Mineral Density Testing: One and Done - POEMs - American Family Physician

Mar 1, 2021 - Rechecking bone mineral density (BMD) after three years does not add additional prognostic information. Serial BMD testing is not useful in estimating fracture risk and assessing the need for treatment because BMD does not change much within three years.

American Family Physician : POEMs

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p311.html

Caring for the Physician Affected by Substance Use Disorder - Curbside Consultation - ...

Mar 1, 2021 - A 34-year-old physician, H.M., is an established patient in my practice. H.M. presents for a follow-up visit after finishing inpatient treatment for opioid use disorder.

American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p302.html

Antidepressants for Older People, Point-of-Care Ultrasonograpy, BRCA Testing, ...

Mar 1, 2021 - 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/2021/0301/p270.html

HPV Vaccine, Especially Before Age 17, Is Associated with a Large Reduction in Invasive...

Mar 1, 2021 - HPV vaccination is associated with a significant reduction in the likelihood of invasive cervical cancer.

American Family Physician : POEMs

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p312.html

Low-Dose Edoxaban Effective for Stroke Prevention in Older Patients with Atrial ...

Mar 1, 2021 - A lower dose of edoxaban is effective in decreasing stroke and systemic embolism in older patients with atrial fibrillation compared with placebo.

American Family Physician : POEMs

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p312a.html

Better Primary Care Continuity Is Associated with Lower Mortality Risk - POEMs - ...

Mar 1, 2021 - Most studies in this systematic review found a protective effect of greater primary care continuity and all-cause mortality.

American Family Physician : POEMs

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p311a.html

Long-term Benefits of Manipulation for Neck Pain - Letters to the Editor - American ...

Mar 1, 2021 - << Previous article Next article >> Mar 1, 2021 Issue Letters to the Editor Long-term Benefits of Manipulation for Neck Pain Am Fam Physician. 2021 Mar 1;103(5):261-262. Original Article: Neck Pain: Initial Evaluation and Management Issue Date: August 1, 2020 See additional reader...

American Family Physician : Letter

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p261a.html

Long-term Benefits of Manipulation for Neck Pain - Letters to the Editor - American ...

Mar 1, 2021 - << Previous article Next article >> Mar 1, 2021 Issue Letters to the Editor Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Is Typically Not an Urgent Condition Am Fam Physician. 2021 Mar 1;103(5):261. Original Article: Neck Pain: Initial Evaluation and Management Issue Date: August 1, 2020 See additional...

American Family Physician : Letter

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p261.html

An Osteopathic Approach to Neck Pain - Letters to the Editor - American Family Physician

Mar 1, 2021 - Mar 1, 2021 Issue Letters to the Editor An Osteopathic Approach to Neck Pain Am Fam Physician. 2021 Mar 1;103(5):262-263. Original Article: Neck Pain: Initial Evaluation and Management Issue Date: August 1, 2020 See additional reader comments at: https:...

American Family Physician : Letter

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p262.html

Corrections - Mar 1, 2021 - American Family Physician

Mar 1, 2021 - << Previous article Next article >> Mar 1, 2021 Issue Reader Services Corrections Am Fam Physician. 2021 Mar 1;103(5):263. Incorrect Figure Legends. In the article, Hip Pain in Adults: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis, (January 15, 2021, p. 81), the legend for Figure 3B...

American Family Physician : Corrections

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