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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Tick-borne relapsing fever: what you should know.(Information from You... November 15, 2005
Subjective cognitive complaints predict cognitive decline.(POEMs and T... November 15, 2005
Does vaginal candidiasis affect genital HIV shedding?(POEMs and Tips) November 15, 2005
Adjuvant steroid therapy for managing pharyngitis.(POEMs and Tips) November 15, 2005
School suicide screening does not promote suicidal thoughts.(POEMs and... November 15, 2005
New medication for reducing obesity shows promise.(POEMs and Tips) November 15, 2005
Do structured home visits prevent functional decline?(POEMs and Tips) November 15, 2005
Antipsychotic use and cardiac events.(POEMs and Tips) November 15, 2005
AFP benefits from medical editing clerkship.(Inside AFP) November 15, 2005
Management of the difficult patient. November 15, 2005
Correction.(Correction Notice) November 15, 2005
Case report: expanding the differential diagnosis of intractable cough... November 15, 2005
Encounter form for patients with acute knee injuries.(Letters to the E... November 15, 2005
Tramadol for acute pain: a review of the evidence.(Letters to the Edit... November 15, 2005
Tick-borne relapsing fever. November 15, 2005
Screening for testicular cancer: recommendation statement.(U.S. Preven... November 15, 2005
Effects of Clopidogrel in ST-Segment Elevation MI.(POEMs and Tips) November 15, 2005
Assessing older patients' ability to drive safely.(POEMs and Tips) November 15, 2005
Prescribing smoking cessation medications at well-child visit.(POEMs a... November 15, 2005
Antimicrobial prophylaxis for surgical-site infections.(Tips) November 15, 2005
Early diagnosis of imperforate hymen may prevent morbidity.(Tips) November 15, 2005
Just enough.(Quantum Sufficit) November 15, 2005
CDC reports on illnesses in hurricane Katrina evacuees and relief work... November 15, 2005
AAFP releases guidelines on trial of labor after cesarean delivery.(Pr... November 15, 2005
Who will have health insurance in 2025?(Graham Center One-Pager) November 15, 2005
Rash during pregnancy.(Photo Quiz) November 15, 2005
AAFP survey shows increased use of EHR Systems by FPs.(Newsletter)(Ame... November 15, 2005
Trial of labor after cesarean delivery: the making of a recommendation... November 15, 2005
Clinical quiz. November 15, 2005
Ezetimibe/simvastatin (vytorin) for hypercholesterolemia. November 15, 2005
Role of vitamin E in preventing cancer or cardiovascular disease.(POEM... November 15, 2005
Atomoxetine does not slow height and weight growth.(POEMs)(Brief Artic... November 15, 2005
Impact of depression treatment on functioning in older adults.(Tips) November 15, 2005
Macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae.(Tips) November 15, 2005
Diagnosis and treatment of pertussis in adults.(Tips) November 15, 2005
Adjuvant chemotherapy benefits all breast cancer patients.(POEMs and T... November 15, 2005
CBT and medication for panic disorder.(POEMs and Tips) November 15, 2005
Time of hope for the eventual elimination of meningococcal strains A, ... November 15, 2005
From a week in practice.(Diary entry) November 15, 2005
CME calendar.(Calendar) November 15, 2005
Complications of body piercing. November 15, 2005
Body piercing: what you should know.(Information: from Your Family Doc... November 15, 2005
Prevention of meningococcal disease. November 15, 2005
Diagnosing the cause of chest pain. November 15, 2005
AMA wants physicians to contact legislators about Medicare cuts.(Newsl... November 15, 2005
McGeeney named CEO of AAFP subsidiary, TransforMED Inc.(Newsletter)(Br... November 15, 2005
Humana proposes settlement of class-action lawsuit.(Newsletter)(Brief ... November 15, 2005
Number of malpractice claims filed reduced, but cases more severe.(New... November 15, 2005
AAFP asks members to join Title VII campaign.(Newsletter) November 15, 2005
AHRQ launches new health care program.(Newsletter)(Agency for Healthca... November 15, 2005
Screening for gonorrhea: recommendation statement: U.S. Peventive Serv... November 01, 2005
Calcium from milk products may not improve bone health.(POEMs and Tips... November 01, 2005
Treatment of patients with chronic anal fissure.(POEMs and Tips) November 01, 2005
Medication may improve symptoms in Parkinson's disease.(POEMs and Tips... November 01, 2005
Treatment options for patients with vaginal prolapse.(POEMs and Tips) November 01, 2005
Suicide rates and use of antidepressants.(POEMs and Tips) November 01, 2005
Outpatient treatment for low-risk pneumonia is safe.(POEMs and Tips) November 01, 2005
A call to end routine episiotomy, no maternal benefit.(POEMs and Tips) November 01, 2005
Estrogen therapy and the risk of cognitive decline.(POEMs and Tips) November 01, 2005
Relapse after drug treatment among health care professionals.(POEMs an... November 01, 2005
Intensive lipid lowering in stable coronary disease.(POEMs and Tips) November 01, 2005
Medical homes: the unsung solution for quality health care.(Editorial) November 01, 2005
Diary: from a week in practice.(Diary entry) November 01, 2005
Patients' preconceptions and convictions about antibiotics.(Curbside C... November 01, 2005
Acute treatment of hyperkalemia.(Cochrane for Clinicians) November 01, 2005
Corticosteroids for pulmonary sarcoidosis.(Cochrane Briefs) November 01, 2005
Psychological interventions for noncardiac chest pain.(Cochrane for Cl... November 01, 2005
Antiviral agents for pregnant women with genital herpes.(FPIN's Clinic... November 01, 2005
Annual scientific assemblies.(Calendar) November 01, 2005
Chronic kidney disease.(Information from Your Family Doctor) November 01, 2005
Tension headaches: what you should know.(Information from Your Family ... November 01, 2005
Migraine headaches: how to deal with the pain.(Information from Your F... November 01, 2005
Cluster headaches: what you should know.(Information from Your Family ... November 01, 2005
International FP/GP meetings.(Calendar) November 01, 2005
Cruises.(Calendar) November 01, 2005
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