Survey Examines Marijuana Use Among U.S. Adults
Oct 16, 2019 - A survey of more than 169,000 American adults found that individuals with one or more documented medical conditions are far more likely to use marijuana than those without a medical condition.
AAFP News : Health of the Public
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20191016marijuanasurvey.html
Vaccination Gaps Leave Pregnant Moms, Infants Unprotected
Oct 16, 2019 - According to recent research from the CDC, about 65% of mothers surveyed reported they had not received the seasonal influenza and tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccines before or during pregnancy.
AAFP News : Health of the Public
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20191016vaccinpregnancy.html
AAFP Query Prompts CMS Order on Pneumococcal Vaccine Denial
Oct 16, 2019 - In response to AAFP concerns that some physicians' Medicare claims for administering pneumococcal vaccinations have been denied, CMS has instructed Medicare contractors to cease local pneumococcal vaccination frequency edits.
AAFP News : Practice and Professional Issues
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20191016claimsedits.html
Acne Vulgaris: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2019 - Acne vulgaris is the most prevalent chronic skin disease in the United States, affecting nearly 50 million people per year, mostly adolescents and young adults. Potential sequelae of acne, such as scarring, dyspigmentation, and low self-esteem, may result in significant morbidity. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p475.html
Toilet Training: Common Questions and Answers - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2019 - Toilet training is a significant developmental milestone in early childhood. Most U.S. children achieve the physiologic, cognitive, and emotional development necessary for toilet training by 18 to 30 months of age. Markers of readiness for toilet training include being able to walk, put...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p468.html
Postpartum Care: An Approach to the Fourth Trimester - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2019 - The postpartum period, defined as the 12 weeks after delivery, is an important time for a new mother and her family and can be considered a fourth trimester. Outpatient postpartum care should be initiated within three weeks after delivery in person or by phone, and may require multiple ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p485.html
Influenza - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2019 - This collection features AFP content on influenza and related issues, including influenza vaccination and avian influenza. This collection features AFP content on influenza and related issues, including influenza vaccination and avian influenza.
- Screening and Diagnosis
- 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=14
Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Issues - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2019 - This collection features AFP content on labor, delivery, and postpartum issues and related topics, including breastfeeding, cesarean delivery, episiotomy, labor pain management, postpartum hemorrhage, preterm labor and birth, shoulder dystocia, umbilical cord blood storage, and vaginal ...
- Normal Delivery
- Abnormal Delivery
- Preterm Labor/Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes
- Procedures/Monitoring
- Emergencies
- Management of Labor Pain
- Postpartum Care and Complications
- Breastfeeding
- 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=16
Point-of-Care Guides - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2019 - This collection features AFP content from the Point-of-Care Guides collection on topics related to anticoagulation, cancer, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, infectious diseases, mortality risk, musculoskeletal issues, neurologic issues, obstetric issues, ...
- Anticoagulation
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal
- Infectious Diseases
- Mortality Risk
- Musculoskeletal
- Neurologic
- Obstetric
- Psychiatric
- Respiratory
- Surgical
- Readmission Risk
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=75
ALSO Instructor Course in Chicago, IL -- CME
Oct 15, 2019 - Earn CME credits at the AAFP’s Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) course in Chicago, IL. Active ALSO Provider status required.
CME : CME by Topic
https://www.aafp.org/cme/cme-topic/all/also-instructor/chicago.html
ALSO Provider Course in Chicago, IL -- CME
Oct 15, 2019 - Earn CME credit at the AAFP’s Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Provider course in Chicago, IL.
CME : CME by Topic
https://www.aafp.org/cme/cme-topic/all/also-provider/chicago.html
Influenza Vaccination: Updated Recommendations from ACIP - Practice Guidelines - ...
Oct 15, 2019 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its recommendations for routine influenza vaccination in the 2019–2020 season.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p505.html
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease - FPIN's Clinical ...
Oct 15, 2019 - Patients with established cardiovascular disease or risk factors (e.g., ischemic cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, high risk of atherothrombotic disease) should receive dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin plus clopidogrel, which confers additional benefit over ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p463.html
What Family Physicians Can Do to Reduce Maternal Mortality - Editorials - American ...
Oct 15, 2019 - Family physicians can catalyze efforts to ensure the safety of all people who give birth and to support well-being during the postpartum period.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p460.html
Elagolix (Orilissa) for Endometriosis Pain - STEPS - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2019 - Elagolix can decrease pain in women with endometriosis, but it is expensive and has adverse effects similar to those of other medications that decrease estrogen levels.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p502.html
Flu Vaccine, Car Seats, PTSD, Kidney Stones, Bridging Warfarin - AFP Clinical Answers -...
Oct 15, 2019 - 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/2019/1015/p462.html
Predicting the Risk of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications - Point-of-Care Guides - ...
Oct 15, 2019 - What is the best approach to evaluate postoperative pulmonary risk?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p499.html
Screening for Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Children and Pregnant Women: Recommendation...
Oct 15, 2019 - The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for elevated blood lead levels in asymptomatic children.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/od1.html
Stop and Listen: Why We Need More Time With Patients
Oct 15, 2019 - Erica Swegler, M.D., writes that in the era of 15-minute office visits, patients aren't being heard -- and the results can be deadly.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20191015lv-misseddiagnosis.html
Advocacy in All Arenas: Making the Case for Family Medicine
Oct 15, 2019 - Each year, the AAFP conducts face-to-face meetings with the nation's largest health insurers. In this In the Trenches blog post, AAFP Senior Vice President for Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Shawn Martin outlines the goals of those meetings.
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20191015itt-privatesector.html
Prevention and Public Health
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP advocates for primary care-centered public health and preventive medicine policies.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/pubhealth.html
Injury Prevention and Violence
Oct 15, 2019 - Primary care providers play a crucial role in responding to safety and violence concerns. The AAFP shares policies relevant to the care of these situations.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/pubhealth/safety.html
Improving Health Care Coverage
Oct 15, 2019 - Learn about the AAFP's advocacy work around changes in health care coverage systems and processes, including changes to the ACA, CHIP, and more.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/coverage.html
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP supports the continuing development and improvement of CHIP, which cares for uninsured children and is a vital part of the primary care system.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/coverage/chip.html
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Oct 15, 2019 - Information for family physicians from the AAFP as the health care reform established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) take effect.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/coverage/aca.html