Emergency Contraception: AAP Review - Practice Guidelines - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2006 - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that education and counseling about emergency contraception be incorporated into the annual preventive visits of adolescent patients when issues of sexuality are addressed.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0101/p168.html
Emergency Contraception: Safety and Effectiveness - Cochrane for Clinicians - American ...
Jun 1, 2020 - Oral mifepristone (Mifeprex), ulipristal (Ella), levonorgestrel-releasing emergency contraception (Plan B One-Step), ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel, and the copper intrauterine device (IUD; Paragard) are safe and effective for emergency contraception.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0601/p651.html
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (Truvada) for HIV Prophylaxis - STEPS - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2013 - When used with a comprehensive HIV prevention strategy, emtricitabine/tenofovir effectively prevents HIV-1 infection in high-risk patients. Adherence to daily dosing is important to maintain protection. The cost of therapy may limit access, and not all insurance companies currently ...
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1015/p535.html
Evidence to Guide Measles Immunization Recommendations - AFP Journal Club - American ...
May 15, 2014 - Although measles vaccination is rarely associated with fever and seizures in children, the benefits of immunization outweigh the risks. Parents should be encouraged to follow recommended immunization schedule and avoid the MMR and varicella combination vaccine.
American Family Physician : AFP Journal Club
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0515/p786.html
Evidence-Based Preventive Care: A Timely Matter - Editorials - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2000 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> Apr 1, 2000 Issue Editorials Evidence-Based Preventive Care: A Timely Matter DOUGLAS B. KAMEROW, M.D., M.P.H., Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, Maryland Am Fam Physician. 2000 Apr 1;61(7):1984-1987. Related...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0401/p1984.html
Exercise Alone and Various Combinations of Interventions Reduce the Risk of Injurious ...
May 1, 2018 - Exercise alone; exercise combined with vision assessment and treatment; exercise combined with vision assessment and treatment, and environmental assessment and modification; and clinic-level quality improvement strategies combined with multifactorial assessment and treatment, calcium ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0501/p606.html
Exercise and Older Patients: Prescribing Guidelines - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2006 - A combination of aerobic activity, strength training, and flexibility exercises, plus increased general daily activity can reduce medication dependence and health care costs while maintaining functional independence and improving quality of life in older adults. However, patients often ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0801/p437.html
Exercise to Reduce Falls in Older Adults - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - American Family ...
Jan 1, 2020 - Exercise programs should be recommended for community-dwelling adults 60 years and older because they lead to fewer falls.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/p42.html
Family Physicians and Immunizations - Editorials - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2006 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> Dec 15, 2006 Issue Editorials Family Physicians and Immunizations JONATHAN TEMTE, M.D., PH.D. and DOUGLAS CAMPOS-OUTCALT, M.D., M.P.A., University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wisconsin Am Fam Physician. 2006 Dec...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1215/p2027.html
Family Physicians and the Childhood Obesity Epidemic - Editorials - American Family ...
Jul 1, 2008 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> Jul 1, 2008 Issue Editorials Family Physicians and the Childhood Obesity Epidemic WENDELIN SLUSSER, MD, MS, UCLA FIT for Health, Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA and Venice Family Clinic Simms/Mann Health and Wellness Center, Los...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0701/p34.html
FDA Approves Alternative Dosing Schedule for Combined Hepatitis Vaccine - Practice ...
Apr 1, 2008 - In April 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an alternative schedule for the combined hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine Twinrix (GlaxoSmithKline).
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0401/p1026.html
Few Americans with Diabetes Receive Multiple Preventive-Care Services - Practice ...
Jun 15, 2006 - Preventive-care services such as annual foot and dilated eye examinations and biannual A1C tests can prevent or delay amputation and blindness from diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System surveys to...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0615/p2244.html
Fluoride Varnish for Preventing Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents - Cochrane ...
May 1, 2016 - Topically applied fluoride varnishes are safe and effective in preventing dental caries in children and adolescents. There is little information about adverse effects or treatment acceptability. Family physicians should consider incorporating fluoride varnish into childhood preventive ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0501/p743.html
Fluoride: The Family Physician's Role - Editorials - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2015 - Fluoride is an important aspect of good oral care. With 181 million Americans not visiting the dentist annually, family physicians have an essential role in oral health care.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0801/p174.html
Food Consumption by Children and Adults - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American Family ...
Oct 1, 2017 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> Oct 1, 2017 Issue FPIN's Help Desk Answers Food Consumption by Children and Adults KIMBERLY L. COLLINS, MD, University of Washington Family Medicine Residency, Seattle, Washington GREG SANDERS, MD, Sea Mar Family Medicine Residency,...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1001/od2.html
Fracture Prevention in Older Adults - Lown Right Care: Reducing Overuse and Underuse - ...
Mar 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/2020/0315/p370.html
Fracture Prevention in Postmenopausal Women - Clinical Evidence Handbook - American ...
Jun 1, 2005 - What are the effects of treatments to prevent fractures in postmenopausal women?
American Family Physician : Clinical Evidence Handbook
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0601/p2151.html
General Health Checks in Adults for Reducing Disease-Related Morbidity and Mortality - ...
Dec 1, 2019 - General health check visits have no benefit on cardiovascular morbidity or on total, cardiovascular, or cancer-related mortality. There is also no evidence that they cause patient harm.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1201/p676.html
Geriatric Assessment: An Office-Based Approach - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2018 - Family physicians should be proficient in geriatric assessment because, as society ages, older adults will constitute an increasing proportion of patients. Geriatric assessment evaluates medical, social, and environmental factors that influence overall well-being, and addresses ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0615/p776.html
Geriatric Screening and Preventive Care - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2008 - Preventive health care decisions and recommendations become more complex as the population ages. The leading causes of death (i.e., heart disease, malignant neoplasms, cerebrovascular disease, and chronic lower respiratory disease) among older adults mirror the actual causes of death ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0715/p206.html
Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women - Practice Guidelines - ...
Feb 1, 2005 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> Feb 1, 2005 Issue Practice Guideline Briefs CARRIE MORANTZ BRIAN TORREY Am Fam Physician. 2005 Feb 1;71(3):611-612. Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women The American Heart Association (AHA) has developed new...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0201/p611.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
Health Maintenance for Postmenopausal Women - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2008 - Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation resulting from the loss of ovarian and follicular activity. It usually occurs when women reach their early 50s. Vasomotor symptoms and vaginal dryness are frequently reported during menopause. Estrogen is the most effective treatment ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0901/p583.html
Health Maintenance in Postmenopausal Women - American Family Physician
May 1, 2017 - Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in postmenopausal women older than 50 years. Clinicians should use the pooled cohort risk assessment equations or another risk calculator every three to five years to estimate a woman’s 10-year risk of atherosclerotic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0501/p561.html
Health Maintenance in School-Aged Children: Part I. History, Physical Examination, ...
Aug 15, 2019 - The goals of the health maintenance visit in school-aged children (five to 12 years) are promoting health, detecting disease, and counseling to prevent injury and future health problems. During the visit, the physician should address patient and parent/caregiver concerns and ask about ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p213.html