Closing Primary and Prenatal Care Gaps to Prevent Congenital Syphilis - Editorials - ...
Jul 15, 2020 - Family physicians can prevent congenital syphilis by following national screening guidelines; taking accurate, detailed sexual histories; providing evidence-based interventions to people who use injection drugs; and advocating to reduce structural barriers to care.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0715/p78.html
Cloudy Pleural Fluid on Thoracentesis - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2020 - A man with a history of COPD from long-term tobacco use presented to the ER with worsening shortness of breath over the past week.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p307.html
Cluster Headache - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> Jan 01, 2022 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 But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date.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/2022/0100/p24-s1.html
Cluster Headache: Rapid Evidence Review - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - Cluster headache, the most common form of trigeminal autonomic cephalgia, is a rare primary headache disorder that affects less than 1% of the population. The mean age of onset is 30 years, and it is two to three times more common in males. Cluster headache consists of attacks of severe...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p24.html
Coenzyme Q10 for Heart Failure - Cochrane for Clinicians - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2021 - In patients with chronic heart failure, supplementation with coenzyme Q10 may reduce all-cause mortality. Adverse effects are generally mild and may be only slightly increased with coenzyme Q10 supplementation.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1100/p458.html
Colchicine Reduces MI and Revascularization in Patients with Established Coronary ...
May 15, 2021 - Colchicine, 0.5 mg daily, significantly reduces the risk of myocardial infarction and ischemia-driven revascularization.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0515/p631a.html
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
Colorectal Cancer Screening: ACP Guidance Statements - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Aug 15, 2020 - The American College of Physicians developed a consensus statement for colorectal cancer screening of average-risk adults based on their review of six independent guidelines and supporting evidence.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p250.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
Colorectal Cancer Screening: Updated Guidelines From the American College of ...
Mar 1, 2022 - The American College of Gastroenterology released updated guidelines for CRC screening.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p327.html
Common Benign Chronic Vulvar Disorders - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2020 - Common benign chronic vulvar conditions include genitourinary syndrome of menopause (formerly called vulvovaginal atrophy), lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, lichen simplex chronicus, and vulvodynia. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause results from the hypoestrogenic state that leads to ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p550.html
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
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p345.html
Common Oral Lesions - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2022 - Familiarity with common oral conditions allows clinicians to observe and treat patients in the primary care setting or refer to a dentist, oral surgeon, otolaryngologist, or other specialist. Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (canker sores) is the most common ulcerative condition of the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/p369.html
Common Sleep Disorders in Adults: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2022 - Sleep disorders are common in the general adult population and are associated with adverse effects such as motor vehicle collisions, decreased quality of life, and increased mortality. Patients with sleep disorders can be categorized into three groups: people with problems falling ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/p397.html
Common Sleep Disorders in Children - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2022 - Childhood sleep disorders can disrupt family dynamics and cause cognitive and behavior problems. Early recognition and management can prevent these complications. Behavior subtypes of childhood insomnias affect 10% to 30% of children and result from inconsistent parental limit-setting ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0200/p168.html
Community Alcoholics Anonymous Programs Are Not a Replacement for Formal Treatment - ...
Aug 1, 2021 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 01, 2021 Issue Letters to the Editor Community Alcoholics Anonymous Programs Are Not a Replacement for Formal Treatment Am Fam Physician. 2021 Aug ;104(2):117-118. Original Article: Alcoholics Anonymous and Other 12-Step Facilitation Programs...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0800/p117.html
Community Vision Screening in Older Adults - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American Family...
Oct 1, 2021 - The available evidence does not support screening adults 65 years and older for visual impairment in the primary care setting.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1000/p419.html
Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children: Rapid Evidence Review - American Family ...
Dec 1, 2021 - In the United States, pneumonia is the most common cause of hospitalization in children. Even in hospitalized children, community-acquired pneumonia is most likely of viral etiology, with respiratory syncytial virus being the most common pathogen, especially in children younger than two...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p618.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
Comparison of Treatment Regimens for Helicobacter pylori Infection - Medicine by the ...
Sep 1, 2021 - A network meta-analysis found that vonoprazan-based triple therapy and reverse hybrid therapy demonstrated the highest overall cure rates and SUCRA values; however, among Western countries, levofloxacin-based triple therapy had the highest cure rate and SUCRA value. Standard triple ...
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/od1.html
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on complementary and alternative medicine, including herbs and dietary supplements, acupuncture, meditation, and yoga. This collection features AFP content on complementary and alternative medicine, including herbs and dietary supplements, ...
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=60
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2021 - Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare, chronic pain disorder. It is challenging for patients and physicians because it leads to significant morbidity due to chronic pain that may last for years. CRPS typically develops four to six weeks after direct trauma, such as an injury ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0700/p49.html
Compression Reduces Recurrent Cellulitis in Patients with Chronic Leg Edema - POEMs - ...
Feb 15, 2021 - Adding compression to patient education reduces the likelihood of recurrent cellulitis in patients with chronic leg edema.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0215/p247.html
Compression Stockings for Preventing Deep Venous Thrombosis in Airline Passengers - ...
Jan 1, 2022 - Compression stockings are effective at reducing asymptomatic deep venous thrombosis in airline passengers taking flights longer than five hours in both high-risk and low-risk populations.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p23.html
Constipation in Children and Adolescents: Evaluation and Treatment - American Family ...
May 1, 2022 - Constipation in children is usually functional constipation without an organic cause. Organic causes of constipation in children, which include Hirschsprung disease, cystic fibrosis, and spinal cord abnormalities, commonly present with red flag signs and symptoms. A history and physical...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p469.html