2020 National Residency Match Program Results: Where Does Family Medicine Stand and ...
Aug 15, 2020 - Although overshadowed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, results of the 2020 National Residency Match Program (The Match) are in.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p202.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
Abdominal Pain, Acute - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on acute abdominal pain and related issues, including acute pelvic pain, appendicitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and pancreatitis. This collection features AFP content on acute abdominal pain and related ...
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=73
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
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
Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - American Family ...
Aug 1, 2020 - Electroacupuncture can be used to improve pain and physical function in adults with knee osteoarthritis.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p184.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
Acute Chest Pain in Adults: Outpatient Evaluation - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2020 - Approximately 1% of primary care office visits are for chest pain, and 2% to 4% of these patients will have unstable angina or myocardial infarction. Initial evaluation is based on determining whether the patient needs to be referred to a higher level of care to rule out acute coronary ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1215/p721.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
Acute Pyelonephritis in Adults: Rapid Evidence Review - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2020 - Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the kidney and renal pelvis and should be suspected in patients with flank pain and laboratory evidence of urinary tract infection. Urine culture with antimicrobial susceptibility testing should be performed in all patients and used to ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p173.html
ADHD in Children: Common Questions and Answers - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2020 - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a multidimensional chronic neurodevelopmental condition that affects 8.4% of U.S. children between two and 17 years of age and may pose long-term morbidity if untreated. The evaluation for ADHD begins when parents or caregivers present ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/p592.html
AFP 2020: Reflections, New Fellows, Updates, and AFP Statistics - Editorials - American...
Oct 15, 2020 - This editorial highlights the top 20 AFP articles of 2019, provides an update on AFP's statistics for print circulation and website visits, and thanks our peer reviewers.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p457.html
AFP By Topic - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2021 - Editors' Choice of Best Available Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewAll.htm
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
Alcohol Use Disorders - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2020 - 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
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=1
Allergy and Anaphylaxis - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on allergies and anaphylaxis and related issues, including allergies and asthma, allergens, allergy testing, allergic rhinitis, food allergies, and latex allergies. This collection features AFP content on allergies and anaphylaxis and related issues,...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
- Editorials and Letters
- Prevention
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=58
Anaphylaxis: Recognition and Management - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2020 - Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening systemic reaction, normally occurring within one to two hours of exposure to an allergen. The incidence of anaphylaxis in the United States is 2.1 per 1,000 person-years. Most anaphylactic reactions occur outside the hospital setting. Urticaria, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p355.html
Antepartum Perineal Massage for Intrapartum Lacerations - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - ...
Jan 15, 2021 - Digital antepartum and intrapartum perineal massage did not decrease perineal lacerations compared with a control group.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0115/p115.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
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Operative Vaginal Delivery - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Oct 1, 2020 - Current guidelines from the World Health Organization do not recommend routine antibiotic prophylaxis for operative vaginal birth because of insufficient evidence of effectiveness.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/od2.html
Antibiotics for Acute Bronchitis - Medicine by the Numbers - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2020 - Acute bronchitis is a lower respiratory tract infection, most commonly viral, that accounts for a significant number of health care visits. This review discusses the benefits and harms of antibiotics for acute bronchitis or acute productive cough.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/od2.html
Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis - Medicine by the Numbers - American ...
Dec 1, 2020 - Learn more about the benefits and harms of antibiotics for uncomplicated diverticulitis.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/od2.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
Arthritis and Joint Pain - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on arthritis and joint pain, including arthritis, gout, knee osteoarthritis, monoarthritis, osteoarthritis, polyarticular joint pain, Reiter's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, and shoulder osteoarthritis. This collection features AFP...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=77
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
Asthma - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on asthma and related issues, including allergens, beta agonists, chronic cough, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, inhalers, and wheezing. This collection features AFP content on asthma and related issues, including allergens, beta agonists, ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
- Other Resources from AAFP
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=3
Atrial Fibrillation - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on atrial fibrillation and related issues, including anticoagulation therapy, antiplatelet therapy, arrhythmias, and palpitations. This collection features AFP content on atrial fibrillation and related issues, including anticoagulation therapy, ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
- Other Resources from AAFP
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=33
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and related issues, including the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of adults and children with ADHD. This collection features AFP content on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ...
- Overview
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=68
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
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
Basal Cell and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas: Diagnosis and Treatment - American ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Keratinocyte carcinoma, traditionally referred to as nonmelanoma skin cancer, includes basal cell and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and is the most common skin cancer malignancy found in humans. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends counseling about minimizing exposure ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p339.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
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
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
Beta Blockers for Suspected or Diagnosed Acute Myocardial Infarction - Cochrane for ...
Dec 1, 2020 - Compared with placebo, beta-blocker use in patients with acute MI reduces short-term (less than three months) risk of MI and long-term (more than three months) risk of cardiovascular mortality and all-cause mortality.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/p666.html
Beware of the Differing Definitions for the False-Positive Rate - Letters to the Editor...
Jan 1, 2021 - Jan 1, 2021 Issue Letters to the Editor Beware of the Differing Definitions for the False-Positive Rate Am Fam Physician. 2021 Jan 1;103(1):7-8. Original Article: Beware of False-Positive Results with SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Tests [Letter to the Editor] Issue Date: July 1, 2020 Available...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0101/p7.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
Blood Transfusion Decisions in Adults with Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding ...
Jan 15, 2021 - Jan 15, 2021 Issue Letters to the Editor Blood Transfusion Decisions in Adults with Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Am Fam Physician. 2021 Jan 15;103(2):68-69. Original Article: Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Adults: Evaluation and Management Issue Date: March 1, 2020...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0115/p68a.html
Breast Cancer Screening: Common Questions and Answers - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2021 - Breast cancer is the most common nonskin cancer in women and accounts for 30% of all new cancers in the United States. The highest incidence of breast cancer is in women 70 to 74 years of age. Numerous risk factors are associated with the development of breast cancer. A risk assessment ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0101/p33.html
Buffering Lidocaine 1%/ Epinephrine with Sodium Bicarbonate in a 3:1 Ratio Is as ...
Jan 15, 2021 - Lido/Epi buffered with NaHCO3 in a 3:1 ratio is significantly less painful during infiltration than unbuffered Lido/Epi and buffered Lido/Epi in a 9:1 ratio.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0115/od4.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
Building Community Well-being Through Emotional Intelligence and Cognitive Reframing --...
Feb 1, 2021 - With communities facing so much unrest, here are two skills you can apply to help promote healing.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0100/p23.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
Cancer - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on cancer and related issues, including various types (breast, cervical, childhood, colorectal, lung, oral, ovarian, prostate, skin, testicular, and other types of cancer). This collection features AFP content on cancer and related issues, including ...
- General
- Bladder Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Childhood Cancers
- Colorectal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Other Cancers
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=31
Care Management -- FPM Topic Collection
Aug 19, 2020 - Care management activities facilitate coordinated patient care across the health care system, leading to increased patient satisfaction, improved outcomes, and reduced costs through avoidance of unnecessary hospital and emergency department utilization. Care management activities ...
- Risk stratification
- Panel management
- Population management
- Transitional care management
- Medication management and adherence
- Care planning
- Chronic care management
- Community resources
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=115
Care of Special Populations - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on the care of special populations and related issues, including ethnic minorities; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons; homeless and uninsured persons; and mentally retarded persons. This collection features AFP content on the care of ...
- Ethnic Minorities
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Persons
- Homeless/Uninsured Persons
- Incarcerated Persons
- Intellectually Disabled Persons
- Military Veterans
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
- Other Resources from AAFP
- Trafficked Persons
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=45
Case Report: Handwashing-Induced Dermatitis During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Letters to ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Letters to the Editor from AFP reader regarding a case report of dermatitis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p327.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
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
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