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
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: AAP Updates Guideline for Diagnosis and ...
Jul 1, 2020 - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed in 7% to 8% of children. It affects academic achievement and socioemotional well-being. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated guidelines to emphasize evaluation for comorbid conditions and overcoming systemic ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0701/p58.html
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
Automated Office Blood Pressure for Diagnosing Hypertension - Letters to the Editor - ...
Aug 1, 2021 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 01, 2021 Issue Letters to the Editor Automated Office Blood Pressure for Diagnosing Hypertension Am Fam Physician. 2021 Aug ;104(2):116-117. To the Editor: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation statement on...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0800/p116.html
Azithromycin for Treatment of COVID-19 - Medicine by the Numbers - American Family ...
Mar 1, 2022 - Learn more about azithromycin for treatment of COVID-19.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/od2.html
Back Pain - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2022 - This collection features content from AFP on back pain and related issues, including chronic and acute low back pain, lumbar spinal stenosis, sciatica, and vertebral compression fractures. This collection features content from AFP on back pain and related issues, including chronic and ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=109
Back Pain in Children and Adolescents - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2020 - Back pain is a relatively common presenting symptom in children and adolescents. Typical causes include muscle strain or spasm, spinal deformities (e.g., Scheuermann kyphosis, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis), spondylolysis, bulging or herniated intervertebral disks, apophysitis of the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0701/p19.html
Bacterial Meningitis in Children - Point-of-Care Guides - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2022 - Is it possible to predict the likelihood of bacterial meningitis in children with clinically suspected meningitis?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p311.html
Bariatric Surgery Associated with Decreased All-Cause Mortality and Lower Rates of ...
Feb 15, 2021 - Based on population registry data, bariatric surgery is associated with lower all-cause mortality and a lower risk of developing many subsequent obesity-related conditions.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0215/p248.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
Basal Cell Carcinoma: Comparison of Surgical and Nonsurgical Interventions - Cochrane ...
Nov 1, 2021 - The recurrence rate after surgical management of BCC by standard surgical excision or Mohs micrographic surgery is very low. Recurrence after management with imiquimod (Aldara) is also low and may result in more favorable cosmetic outcomes. Other nonsurgical options may have acceptably ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1100/p459.html
Behavioral and Psychological Treatments for Chronic Insomnia Disorder: Updated ...
Jan 1, 2022 - Chronic insomnia is a common sleep disorder that causes impairment, and treatment historically has been limited to sleep hygiene recommendations. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has updated its clinical practice guidelines on behavioral treatments for chronic insomnia disorder.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p97.html
Behavioral Counseling Interventions for Healthy Weight and Weight Gain in Pregnancy - ...
Feb 1, 2022 - Case study: A 23-year-old patient, J.J., presents to confirm pregnancy after a positive home pregnancy test result. The first day of the patient's last menstrual period was seven weeks ago. J.J. has no concerns, and blood pressure is 118/78 mm Hg on examination. J.J.'s medical records ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0200/p187.html
Behavioral Counseling Interventions for Healthy Weight and Weight Gain in Pregnancy - ...
Feb 1, 2022 - The USPSTF recommends that clinicians offer pregnant persons effective behavioral counseling interventions aimed at promoting healthy weight gain and preventing excess gestational weight gain in pregnancy.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0200/od1.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
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
Behavioral Interventions for Smoking Cessation - Cochrane for Clinicians - American ...
Feb 1, 2022 - A variety of behavioral interventions are effective for smoking cessation. Providing individual or group counseling, guaranteed financial incentives, and text message–based counseling provide the greatest benefit. Population characteristics do not consistently affect the success of ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0200/p133.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
Benefits of Avoiding Unnecessary Medical Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Editorials...
May 15, 2021 - How can avoiding unnecessary medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic benefit patients?
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0515/p584.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
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