American Family Physician
A peer-reviewed journal providing continuing medical education for family physicians and primary care physicians. Each issue contains six to eight major articles addressing a wide range of topics, including diagnosis, treatment, clinical studies, and statistics. Emphasis is given to contributions that demonstrate a family medicine perspective and approach to common clinical conditions. Evidence-based guidelines are used and doctors in the field write all articles..

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Label information updated for erectile dysfunction drugs.(FDA Advisori... October 15, 2005
Fertility treatment and multiple birth rates.(Practice Guideline Brief... October 15, 2005
AHRQ releases updated guide to clinical preventive services.(Practice ... October 15, 2005
CDC updates 2005-2006 influenza vaccine recommendations.(Practice Guid... October 15, 2005
ACCP releases consensus statement on outpatient treatment for CAP.(Pra... October 15, 2005
Newborn with a scalp lesion.(Photo Quiz)(aplasia cutis congenita) October 15, 2005
POEMs and EBM glossary.(POEMs and Tips)(Patient-Oriented Evidence that... October 15, 2005
Extremely preterm children more likely to be impaired.(Tips) October 15, 2005
Use of hair dye may slightly increase the risk of cancer.(POEMs)(Brief... October 15, 2005
Can the use of DTaP produce pertussis antibodies in adults?(POEMs)(dip... October 15, 2005
Orlistat improves weight management in obese adolescents.(POEMs) October 15, 2005
Routine invasive strategy for acute coronary syndrome.(POEMs) October 15, 2005
Topiramate (Topamax) for migraine prevention.(STEPS) October 15, 2005
Clinical quiz.(continuing medical education) October 15, 2005
Quantum sufficit: just enough.(effects on intelligence of television v... October 15, 2005
AAFP releases new video program on bipolar disorder.(Newsletter)(Brief... October 15, 2005
New AHRQ booklet explains breast cancer surgery options in Spanish.(Ne... October 15, 2005
2005 match results point to greater diversity.(Newsletter)(more intern... October 15, 2005
Research finds low EHR adoption rates for physician groups.(Newsletter... October 15, 2005
Medicare deadline flexible for patients with 'creditable coverage'.(Ne... October 15, 2005
Hurricane Katrina may stall pay-for-performance legislation.(Newslette... October 15, 2005
Safety of and contraindications for use of intrauterine devices.(Lette... October 15, 2005
Academy responds to natural disaster.(Inside AFP)(American Academy of ... October 15, 2005
Physician workforce: legal immigrants will extend baby boom demands.(G... October 15, 2005
Planned visits to help patients self-manage chronic conditions.(Editor... October 15, 2005
Diary: from a week in practice.(Column) October 15, 2005
Annual scientific assemblies.(Calendar) October 15, 2005
International FP/GP meetings.(Calendar) October 15, 2005
Cruises.(Calendar) October 15, 2005
Courses outside the United States.(Calendar) October 15, 2005
CME calendar.(Calendar) October 15, 2005
Evaluation of syncope. October 15, 2005
Genital herpes: a review. October 15, 2005
Subclinical thyroid disease. October 15, 2005
Hidradenitis suppurativa: a treatment challenge. October 15, 2005
Hidradenitis suppurativa: what you should know.(Information: from Your... October 15, 2005
Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy.(Information: from Your Family Doctor) October 15, 2005
Respiratory infections during pregnancy.(Information: from Your Family... October 15, 2005
Prenatal diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS.(Information: from Your Fami... October 15, 2005
Screening for genital herpes: recommendation statement.(U.S. Preventiv... October 15, 2005
Ultrasonography for first-trimester bleeding.(POEMs and Tips) October 15, 2005
Estrogen supplementation with Depot medroxyprogesterone.(POEMs and Tip... October 15, 2005
Probiotics for diarrhea in infants attending day care.(POEMs and Tips) October 15, 2005
Office FOBT not reliable detector of colorectal cancer.(POEMs and Tips... October 15, 2005
Treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection.(POEMs and Tips) October 15, 2005
Increased risk of oral contraceptive failure in obese women.(POEMs and... October 15, 2005
High doses of Vitamin E increase mortality rates.(POEMs and Tips) October 15, 2005
Inhaled corticosteroids and nonvertebral fracture risk.(Tips) October 15, 2005
Inappropriate prescriptions associated with poor outcomes.(Tips) October 15, 2005
Advance directives.(Information from Your Family Doctor)(Brief Article... October 01, 2005
Predicting the high cost of obesity.(POEMs and Tips) October 01, 2005
Zafirlukast treatment in patients with acute asthma.(POEMs and Tips) October 01, 2005
Social and cultural barriers to cervical cancer screening.(POEMs and T... October 01, 2005
Treating mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.(Tips) October 01, 2005
Is glucosamine effective for osteoarthritis of the knee?(Tips) October 01, 2005
Is patient satisfaction related to patient expectations?(Tips) October 01, 2005
Tension-free vaginal tape for women with incontinence.(Tips) October 01, 2005
Sildenafil equal to bosentan in pulmonary hypertension therapy.(POEMs) October 01, 2005
No antibiotics necessary for lower respiratory tract infection.(POEMs) October 01, 2005
Weight loss interventions have little effect on quality of life.(POEMs... October 01, 2005
Rehabilitation vs. spinal fusion for chronic low back pain.(POEMs) October 01, 2005
Clinical quiz.(continuing medical education) October 01, 2005
Quantum sufficit: just enough.(reducing food cravings)(Ecstasy for Par... October 01, 2005
AAP clinical report on diabetic retinopathy.(Practice Guideline Briefs... October 01, 2005
Freestanding urgent care facilities: recommendations by the AAP.(Pract... October 01, 2005
AAP report on pregnancy in adolescents.(Practice Guideline Briefs)(Ame... October 01, 2005
New AHA recommendations for blood pressure measurement.(Practice Guide... October 01, 2005
Physician assistant and nurse practitioner workforce trends.(Graham Ce... October 01, 2005
"Klingon Head".(Photo Quiz)(cutis verticis gyrata) October 01, 2005
STFM seeks award nominations.(Newsletter) October 01, 2005
NINDS launches stroke awareness video for Hispanics.(Newsletter)(Natio... October 01, 2005
SAMHSA reports fewer cigarettes sold to minors.(Newsletter)(Substance ... October 01, 2005
Racial disparity abates among Medicare recipients.(Newsletter)(Brief A... October 01, 2005
Conference to examine drug research in minority populations.(Newslette... October 01, 2005
NIH offers $35,000 in annual student loan repayment.(Newsletter)(Brief... October 01, 2005
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