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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..

Influenza vaccination coverage of children in the United States.(Pract...
July 15, 2006

Soft tissue mass over right brow.(Dermoid cysts case study)(Disease/Di...
July 15, 2006

Clinical quiz.
July 15, 2006

Insulin detemir (Levemir) for diabetes mellitus.(drug overview)(Drug o...
July 15, 2006

Norethindrone more effective for menses suppression.(POEMs)(Brief arti...
July 15, 2006

FOBT in healthy patients does not reduce mortality.(fecal occult blood...
July 15, 2006

Topiramate vs. placebo for essential tremor.(POEMs)(Clinical report)
July 15, 2006

Does depression affect adherence to CHD treatment?(coronary heart dise...
July 15, 2006

Walking for exercise slows functional decline in PAD.(peripheral arter...
July 15, 2006

Prophylactic antibiotics do not prevent recurrent UTIs.(urinary tract ...
July 15, 2006

AMA announces new policies on DTC advertising, price transparency.(Ame...
July 15, 2006

AAP supports recommendations of IOM emergency care report.(American Ac...
July 15, 2006

CDC urges awareness of measles in travelers to World Cup.(Centers for ...
July 15, 2006

FDA, ISMP launch campaign to reduce errors caused by abbreviations.(In...
July 15, 2006

CMS proposes changes to physician fee schedule methodology.(Centers fo...
July 15, 2006

SAMHSA reports 2.4 million persons initiated pain relievers in one yea...
July 15, 2006

HHS issues final rule for smallpox vaccine injury compensation.(Health...
July 15, 2006

Quantum sufficit: just enough.(Canadians healthier than Americans)(par...
July 15, 2006

Chronic musculoskeletal pain in children: Part II. Rheumatic causes.(c...
July 15, 2006

When your child has sickle cell disease.(Information: from Your Family...
July 15, 2006

Opportunities to improve outcomes in sickle cell disease.(Disease/Diso...
July 15, 2006

Primary care for lesbians and bisexual women.
July 15, 2006

Health care for lesbians and bisexual women.(Information: from Your Fa...
July 15, 2006

Interventions to facilitate smoking cessation.(Disease/Disorder overvi...
July 15, 2006

Tips to help you quit smoking.(Information: from Your Family Doctor)(B...
July 15, 2006

CME courses.(Calendar)
July 15, 2006

Courses Outside the United States.(Calendar)
July 15, 2006

Cruises.(Calendar)
July 15, 2006

International FP/GP meetings.(Calendar)
July 15, 2006

Annual scientific assemblies.(Calendar)
July 15, 2006

[Beta.sub.2] agonists in the treatment of asthma.(Editorial)
July 15, 2006

AFP's editorial fellowship: medical editing, teaching, and clinical ca...
July 15, 2006

Consider the public health implications of tuberculosis.(Letters to th...
July 15, 2006

CDC releases guidelines on antimicrobial agents for the treatment and ...
July 15, 2006

FDA strengthens efforts against unapproved drug products.(Food and Dru...
July 01, 2006

NIA offers easy-to-read booklets on Alzheimer's and memory loss.(Natio...
July 01, 2006

HHS posts information on Medicare hospital admissions payments.(Health...
July 01, 2006

SAMHSA issues alert about potentially lethal drug combination.(Substan...
July 01, 2006

HHS approves Medicaid reform in Idaho, prenatal care in Texas.(Brief a...
July 01, 2006

International FP/GP meetings.(Calendar)
July 01, 2006

Annual scientific assemblies.(Calendar)
July 01, 2006

Clopidogrel plus aspirin reduces mortality from MI.(myocardial infarct...
July 01, 2006

Illustrators draw on talent, expertise.(American Family Physician illu...
July 01, 2006

Chronic musculoskeletal pain in children: Part I. Initial evaluation.(...
July 01, 2006

Initiating hormonal contraception.(birth control methods)
July 01, 2006

Kidney stones: what you should know.(disease overview)(Disease/Disorde...
July 01, 2006

Medical management of common urinary calculi.(disease overview)(Diseas...
July 01, 2006

Seborrheic dermatitis: an overview.(disease overview)(Disease/Disorder...
July 01, 2006

Genetic predisposition of familial Mediterranean fever.(Letters to the...
July 01, 2006

AHA/ACCF statement on the evaluation of syncope.(American Heart Associ...
July 01, 2006

Diagnosis and treatment of Antiphospholipid Syndrome.(Practice Guideli...
July 01, 2006

AGA releases updated recommendations on Dyspepsia.(American gastroente...
July 01, 2006

Rifaximin reduces flatulence, bloating with IBS.(irritable bowel syndr...
July 01, 2006

Humidity treatments for croup produce similar results.(care and treatm...
July 01, 2006

Antiphospholipid antibodies increase thrombotic events.(Disease/Disord...
July 01, 2006

Glucosamine plus chondroitin for osteoarthritis.(drug therapy)(Disease...
July 01, 2006

Itopride modestly effective for functional dyspepsia.(drug therapy)(Dr...
July 01, 2006

Antidepressant drugs increase suicidality in children.(Drug overview)(...
July 01, 2006

Droperidol better antiemetic, but it causes akathisia.(POEMs)(Drug ove...
July 01, 2006

Water-based speculum lubricant does not affect pap screening.(Clinical...
July 01, 2006

Improved health care delivery vs. drug investments.
July 01, 2006

Intranasal flu vaccine not associated with serious events.(Tips)(Drug ...
July 01, 2006

Sildenafil for pulmonary arterial hypertension.(Tips)(Drug overview)(C...
July 01, 2006

Antihypertensive agents for prevention of diabetic nephropathy.(Cochra...
July 01, 2006

Systemic lidocaine or mexiletine for neuropathic pain.(Cochrane Briefs...
July 01, 2006

Planned early birth vs. expectant management for PROM.(premature ruptu...
July 01, 2006

Physical examination before initiating hormonal contraception: what is...
July 01, 2006

Colorado governor vetoes bill for health contract transparency.(Newsle...
July 01, 2006

NIH awards almost $4 million for "bench to bedside" research projects....
July 01, 2006

A1C testing in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.(FPIN's Clinical Inq...
July 01, 2006

Reaction after smallpox vaccination.(adverse drug reactions)(Medical c...
July 01, 2006

Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on the incidence of cancer.(Clinical rep...
July 01, 2006

Patient self-management of anticoagulation therapy.(clinical report)(C...
July 01, 2006

Discussing terminal illness with a patient.(Curbside Consultation)
July 01, 2006

Quantum sufficit: just enough.(calcium buildup in coronary artery link...
July 01, 2006