AFP By Topic - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - Editors' Choice of Best Available Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
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Skin Conditions - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on common skin conditions and related issues, including acne, dermatitis, dermatologic emergencies, generalized rash, lichen planus, nail disorders, newborn skin, office procedures, premalignant lesions, and psoriasis. This collection features AFP ...
- Examination, Signs, Symptoms
- Acne
- Cancer, Premalignant Lesions
- Dermatitis
- Folliculitis
- Hyperhidrosis
- Infections
- Lichen Planus
- Nail Disorders
- Psoriasis
- Procedures
- Ulcers
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=21
Prenatal Care - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on prenatal care and related issues, including preconception care, folic acid, medication safety, nausea and vomiting, pregnancy complications, and prenatal screening. This collection features AFP content on prenatal care and related issues, ...
- Overview
- Medication Safety
- Hyperemesis
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other Resources from AAFP
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=25
Obesity - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on obesity and related issues, including bariatric surgery, childhood obesity, diet, exercise, lifestyle counseling, and weight loss maintenance. This collection features AFP content on obesity and related issues, including bariatric surgery, ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=19
Osteoporosis - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on osteoporosis and related issues, including calcium supplementation, fracture prevention, hip fracture, radiologic bone assessment, and vitamin D deficiency. This collection features AFP content on osteoporosis and related issues, including calcium...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=20
Geriatric Care - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on geriatric care and related issues, including assistive devices, elder mistreatment, failure to thrive, fall prevention, geriatric assessment, house calls, impaired visual acuity, and nursing home care. This collection features AFP content on ...
- Overview
- Screening and Prevention
- Specific Issues
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=55
Cancer - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - 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
Tobacco Abuse and Dependence - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on tobacco abuse and dependence and related issues, including addiction, behavioral and drug therapies, lifestyle counseling, and smoking cessation. This collection features AFP content on tobacco abuse and dependence and related issues, including ...
- Overview
- 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=28
Immunizations (excluding Influenza) - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on child and adult immunizations (excluding influenza) and related issues, including travel immunizations and specific immunizations (hepatitis A and B, herpes zoster, human papillomavirus, meningococcus, pertussis, pneumococcus, rotavirus, smallpox,...
- Overview
- Specific Immunizations
- 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=63
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (IgA Vasculitis): Rapid Evidence Review - American Family ...
Aug 15, 2020 - Henoch-Schönlein purpura, now called immunoglobulin A (IgA) vasculitis, is a systemic, immune complex–mediated, small-vessel leukocytoclastic vasculitis characterized by nonthrombocytopenic palpable purpura, arthritis, and abdominal pain. It is the most common vasculitis in children but...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p229.html
House Calls - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - The demand for house calls is increasing because of the aging U.S. population, an increase in patients who are homebound, and the acknowledgment of the value of house calls by the public and health care industry. Literature from current U.S. home-based primary care programs describes ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p211.html
Paget Disease of Bone for Primary Care - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - Paget disease of bone is a benign disorder characterized by focal areas of increased bone turnover in one or more skeletal sites. It usually affects older adults, and men are at a higher risk than women. Any bone may be affected, but the disease has a high preference for the pelvis, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p224.html
Facial Rash with Oral Lesions - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - An older patient presented with a pruritic facial rash and oral lesions.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p243.html
Postpartum Care, COVID-19, Augmentation Therapy, Vitamin D Supplementation - AFP ...
Aug 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/2020/0815/p209.html
2020 National Residency Match Program Results: Where Does Family Medicine Stand and ...
Aug 15, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 15, 2020 Issue Editorials 2020 National Residency Match Program Results: Where Does Family Medicine Stand and What Is Next? Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 15;102(4):202-204. Although overshadowed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic,...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p202.html
Small Reduction in Cardiovascular Outcome After Ischemic Stroke with Lower LDL Target, ...
Aug 15, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 15, 2020 Issue POEMs Patient-Oriented Evidence That Matters Small Reduction in Cardiovascular Outcome After Ischemic Stroke with Lower LDL Target, but also Harms; No Change in All-Cause Mortality Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 15;102(4):247-248....
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p247.html
Case Report: Wernicke Encephalopathy Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass - Letters to ...
Aug 15, 2020 - Aug 15, 2020 Issue Letters to the Editor Case Report: Wernicke Encephalopathy Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 15;102(4):197-199. To the Editor: A 27-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital for a one-month history of worsening nausea, vomiting,...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p197.html
Immunizations in Pregnancy: Updated Recommendations - Editorials - American Family ...
Aug 15, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 15, 2020 Issue Editorials Immunizations in Pregnancy: Updated Recommendations Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 15;102(4):205-206. Vaccinations are a critical topic for family physicians to address with pregnant women because of the significant...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p205.html
Primary Care Clinicians Can Effectively Treat Depression in Children and Adolescents - ...
Aug 15, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 15, 2020 Issue Letters to the Editor Primary Care Clinicians Can Effectively Treat Depression in Children and Adolescents Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 15;102(4):198-199. Original Article: Depression in Children and Adolescents: Evaluation and...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p198.html
Sarecycline (Seysara) for the Treatment of Acne - STEPS - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 15, 2020 Issue STEPS New Drug Reviews Sarecycline (Seysara) for the Treatment of Acne JEDDA RUPERT, MD, and PAMELA HUGHES, MD, Nellis Air Force Base Family Medicine Residency, Las Vegas, Nevada Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 15;102(4):245-246....
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p245.html
Daily Colchicine Post-MI Reduces Strokes and Recurrent Hospitalizations for Angina - ...
Aug 15, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 15, 2020 Issue POEMs Patient-Oriented Evidence That Matters Daily Colchicine Post-MI Reduces Strokes and Recurrent Hospitalizations for Angina Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 15;102(4):248. Clinical Question Does treatment with colchicine after...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p248.html
Oseltamivir of Uncertain Benefit in Patients with Flulike Symptoms - POEMs - American ...
Aug 15, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 15, 2020 Issue POEMs Patient-Oriented Evidence That Matters Oseltamivir of Uncertain Benefit in Patients with Flulike Symptoms Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 15;102(4):248-249. Clinical Question Is oseltamivir (Tamiflu) better than usual care in...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p248a.html
Primary Care Interventions for Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use in Children and ...
Aug 15, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 15, 2020 Issue U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Primary Care Interventions for Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use in Children and Adolescents: Recommendation Statement Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 15;102(4):234-240. Related Putting...
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p234.html
Primary Care Interventions for Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use in Children and ...
Aug 15, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 15, 2020 Issue Putting Prevention into Practice An Evidence-Based Approach Primary Care Interventions for Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use in Children and Adolescents TINA FAN, MD, MPH, Medical Officer, U.S. Preventive Services Task...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p241.html
Colorectal Cancer Screening: BMJ Rapid Recommendation - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Aug 15, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 15, 2020 Issue Practice Guidelines Colorectal Cancer Screening: BMJ Rapid Recommendation Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 15;102(4):253-254. This clinical content conforms to AAFP criteria for continuing medical education (CME). See the CME Quiz...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p253.html
Colorectal Cancer Screening: ACP Guidance Statements - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Aug 15, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 15, 2020 Issue Practice Guidelines Colorectal Cancer Screening: ACP Guidance Statements Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 15;102(4):250-252. This clinical content conforms to AAFP criteria for continuing medical education (CME). See the CME Quiz...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p250.html
Paget Disease of Bone: What You Should Know - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 15, 2020 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/2020/0815/p224-s1.html
Neck Pain: Initial Evaluation and Management - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2020 - Neck pain is a common presenting symptom in the primary care setting and causes significant disability. The broad differential diagnosis requires an efficient but global assessment; therefore, emphasis is typically placed on red flags that can assist in the early recognition and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p150.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
Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2020 - Continuous electronic fetal monitoring was developed to screen for signs of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, cerebral palsy, and impending fetal death during labor. Because these events have a low prevalence, continuous electronic fetal monitoring has a false-positive rate of 99%. The ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p158.html
Musculoskeletal Care - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on musculoskeletal care and related issues, including fracture management, joint aspiration, joint injections, pain in various parts of the body (foot and ankle; neck and back; hip; knee; arm and shoulder; and wrist and hand). This collection ...
- Joint Injections/Aspiration
- Fracture Management
- Foot and Ankle
- Neck and Back
- Hip
- Knee
- Arm and Shoulder
- Wrist and Hand
- Athletic and Child/Adolescent Conditions
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=17
Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and related issues, including anticoagulation, heparin therapy, and venous thromboembolism. This collection features AFP content on deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and related issues, including...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=69
Menstrual Disorders - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on menstrual conditions and related issues, including abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endometrial ablation, endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, menorrhagia, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, premenstrual syndrome, and uterine...
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=81
Care of Special Populations - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2020 - 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
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
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Premenopausal Patients and the Role of NSAIDs - Cochrane ...
Aug 1, 2020 - NSAIDs are effective for reducing heavy menstrual bleeding in premenopausal patients with menorrhagia when compared with placebo.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p147.html
COVID-19, Acne Treatment, Threatened Miscarriage, Pilonidal Disease - AFP Clinical ...
Aug 1, 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/2020/0801/p142.html
VTE in Patients with Cancer: Guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology ...
Aug 1, 2020 - The American Society of Clinical Oncology has updated recommendations for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cancer.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p188.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
Smoking Cessation with Text Messaging and App-Based Interventions - Cochrane for ...
Aug 1, 2020 - Automated text messaging interventions are more effective than minimal smoking cessation support (absolute risk reduction [ARR] = 3%; 95% CI, 1% to 5%).
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p148.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
Hyperpigmentation of the Tongue and Buccal Mucosa - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 1, 2020 Issue Photo Quiz Hyperpigmentation of the Tongue and Buccal Mucosa H.U. REHMAN, MBBS, FRCPC, FRCPI, FRCP (Glas), FACP, Saskatchewan Health Authority, Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada SARAH LOHRENZ, MD, University of...
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p181.html
Rates of Adverse Effects of Treatment for Otitis Media Vary by Antibiotic and Dose - ...
Aug 1, 2020 - The rates of diarrhea and rashes associated with the treatment of children with acute otitis media vary depending on each specific antibiotic and its dosing. The rates of diarrhea and generalized rash were highest with amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) and high-dose amoxicillin, and ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p186.html
Race-Based Treatment Decisions Perpetuate Structural Racism - Letters to the Editor - ...
Aug 1, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 1, 2020 Issue Letters to the Editor Race-Based Treatment Decisions Perpetuate Structural Racism Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 1;102(3):136-137. Original Article: Managing Hypertension Using Combination Therapy Issue Date: March 15, 2020 Available...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p136.html
Fetal Fibronectin Testing in Threatened Preterm Labor - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Aug 1, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 1, 2020 Issue Medicine by the Numbers A Collaboration of TheNNT.com and AFP Fetal Fibronectin Testing in Threatened Preterm Labor DEAN A. SEEHUSEN, MD, MPH, and MARK SCHWADE, BS Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 1;102(3):145-146. Details for This...
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p145.html
Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2020 - << Previous article Next article >> Aug 1, 2020 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/2020/0801/p158-s1.html
Urinary Tract Infections/Dysuria - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2020 - This collection features AFP content on urinary tract infections/dysuria and related issues, including asymptomatic bacteriuria, bladder infections, cystitis, painful bladder syndrome, pyelonephritis, urinalysis, and urine dipstick testing. This collection features AFP content on ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=30
Syphilis: Far from Ancient History - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2020 - Rates of primary, secondary, and congenital syphilis are increasing in the United States, and reversing this trend requires renewed vigilance on the part of family physicians to assist public health agencies in the early detection of outbreaks. Prompt diagnosis of syphilis can be ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0715/p91.html
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2020 - Asymptomatic bacteriuria, defined as the presence of bacteria in the urine in the absence of urinary symptoms, is a common clinical finding that often warrants a decision about whether to initiate antimicrobial therapy. There are few indications to treat asymptomatic bacteriuria, and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0715/p99.html
Shoulder Dystocia: Managing an Obstetric Emergency - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2020 - Shoulder dystocia is an obstetric emergency in which normal traction on the fetal head does not lead to delivery of the shoulders. This can cause neonatal brachial plexus injuries, hypoxia, and maternal trauma, including damage to the bladder, anal sphincter, and rectum, and postpartum ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0715/p84.html