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
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
Brief Cognitive Testing in the Detection and Diagnosis of Clinical Alzheimer-Type ...
Feb 1, 2021 - In adults with suspected cognitive impairment, what is the utility of brief cognitive testing in detecting clinical Alzheimer-type dementia and distinguishing it from mild cognitive impairment or normal cognition?
American Family Physician : Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0201/p183.html
Screening for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia with Patient-Collected HPV Samples - ...
Feb 1, 2021 - How useful are patient-collected human papillomavirus vaginal swabs as a screening test for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia?
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0201/p181.html
Hip Pain in Adults: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2021 - Adults commonly present to their family physicians with hip pain, and diagnosing the cause is important for prescribing effective therapy. Hip pain is usually located anteriorly, laterally, or posteriorly. Anterior hip pain includes referred pain from intra-abdominal or intrapelvic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0115/p81.html
Dysphagia: Evaluation and Collaborative Management - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2021 - Dysphagia is common but may be underreported. Specific symptoms, rather than their perceived location, should guide the initial evaluation and imaging. Obstructive symptoms that seem to originate in the throat or neck may actually be caused by distal esophageal lesions. Oropharyngeal ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0115/p97.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
CT Colonography for Colorectal Cancer Screening - Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians ...
Jan 1, 2021 - Computed tomography colonography performs well for colorectal cancer screening. Long-term studies are needed to demonstrate its impact on patient morbidity and mortality, as well as to determine the risks, benefits, and costs.
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0101/p55.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
Preoperative Evaluation and Frailty Assessment in Older Patients - Lown Right Care: ...
Dec 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/2020/1215/p753.html
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - American Family Physician
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American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=117
Fecal Occult Blood Testing Is Inaccurate as Part of Diagnostic Workup - POEMs - ...
Dec 1, 2020 - In this well-conducted systematic review, FOBT, although useful in screening for colorectal cancer, is not highly accurate in evaluating patients with clinical indications.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/p692.html
Evidence to Avoid Overtesting and Overuse in Diabetes Mellitus and Other Diseases - ...
Nov 15, 2020 - What can physicians do to avoid overuse? Start by asking the right questions.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/p583.html
KardiaMobile for ECG Monitoring and Arrhythmia Diagnosis - Diagnostic Tests: What ...
Nov 1, 2020 - KardiaMobile is a mobile single lead ECG device that is FDA approved for detection of atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, and tachycardia.
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p562.html
Persistent Night Sweats: Diagnostic Evaluation - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2020 - Night sweats are a nonspecific symptom that patients commonly experience but rarely discuss with their physicians without prompting. Although many life-threatening causes such as malignancies or infections have been described, most patients who report persistent night sweats in the ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/p427.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
Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Recommendation ...
Sep 15, 2020 - The USPSTF recommends screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adults aged 18 to 79 years.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p363.html
Diverticulitis: Predicting Which Patients with Acute Abdominal Pain Have the Disease - ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Is it possible to determine which patients with acute abdominal pain are likely to have diverticulitis and therefore do not require imaging?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p371.html
Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults - Putting ...
Sep 15, 2020 - M.S. is a 20-year-old man who presents for a preemployment physical examination. He states that he is single, has two or three drinks per month on social occasions, does not smoke, is sexually active, and does not use illicit drugs.
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p367.html
Keratinocyte Carcinomas: Should We Screen for Them? - Editorials - American Family ...
Sep 15, 2020 - Keratinocyte carcinoma, which includes basal cell and cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas, is common, and the incidence is increasing.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p330.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
Mailing gFOBT or FIT Directly to Patients Increases Uptake of Colorectal Cancer ...
Jul 15, 2020 - Mailed outreach significantly increases rates of colorectal cancer screening, with four tests needing to be mailed to screen one person.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0715/p117.html
PAULA’s Test for Lung Cancer Screening - Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know...
Jul 1, 2020 - Because of insufficient evidence of benefit, no recommendations can be made regarding PAULA's test. Prospective cohort studies of a screening population and randomized controlled trials comparing cancer mortality outcomes using PAULA's test vs. low-dose CT and no screening are needed ...
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0701/p53.html
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