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..

Tight control of type 1 diabetes: recommendations for patients.
September 15, 2006

Asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults.(care and treatment in premenopausa...
September 15, 2006

When antibiotics can help.(Information from Your Family Doctor)(Brief ...
September 15, 2006

Guidelines for the use of antibiotics in acute upper respiratory tract...
September 15, 2006

Antibiotic use during pregnancy and lactation.(Tips)
September 15, 2006

Calcium supplement effect on bones in older women.(Tips)
September 15, 2006

Do psychosocial factors affect coronary atherosclerosis risk?(Tips)
September 15, 2006

SSRIs could affect pregnancy outcomes.(selective serotonin reuptake in...
September 15, 2006

Is colon cancer screening beneficial in older patients?
September 15, 2006

Management of bacterial infection in febrile infants.(Tips)
September 15, 2006

Brief questions accurately diagnose urinary incontinence.(Tips)
September 15, 2006

Amblyopia: diagnosis, therapy, and follow-up.(Tips)(Disease/Disorder o...
September 15, 2006

Helium/oxygen improves exercise tolerance in patients with COPD.(POEMs...
September 15, 2006

Cancer trial participants not generalizable to real world.
September 15, 2006

Pneumonia more common with gastric acid suppression.(POEMs)
September 15, 2006

Less lymphedema associated with sentinel lymph node biopsy.(POEMs)
September 15, 2006

Esomeprazole does not improve asthma symptoms.(POEMs)
September 15, 2006

Progestational agents reduce preterm birth for at-risk women.(POEMs)(B...
September 15, 2006

Rotavirus vaccine, live, oral, pentavalent (RotaTeq) for prevention of...
September 15, 2006

Quantum sufficit: just enough.(news briefs)(energy drinks boost sleepi...
September 15, 2006

Screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip.(Putting Prevention i...
September 15, 2006

Predicting short-term risk of stroke after TIA.(Point-of-Care Guides)(...
September 15, 2006

Pruritic rash in the intertriginous areas.(Photo Quiz)
September 15, 2006

NHLBI offers guide to physical activity for a healthy heart.(National ...
September 15, 2006

Study finds tailored HIV program reduces risky sexual behaviors.(Newsl...
September 15, 2006

Researchers develop method to assess pandemic potential of viruses.(Ne...
September 15, 2006

HHS announces final regulations to support adoption of health IT.(Unit...
September 15, 2006

CMS proposes changes to outpatient services policies and payment.(Cent...
September 15, 2006

Residents, students adopt resolutions on drug samples, universal care....
September 15, 2006

CMS issues guidance on Part D vs. Part B coverage determination.(Cente...
September 15, 2006

Exclusion criteria important in use of clinical decision rules.(Letter...
September 15, 2006

Case report: differentiating artifact from true ventricular tachycardi...
September 15, 2006

A meeting of the minds behind AFP.(American Family Physician service e...
September 15, 2006

Annual scientific assemblies.(Calendar)
September 15, 2006

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

Cruises.(Calendar)
September 15, 2006

Courses outside the United States.(Calendar)
September 15, 2006

CME calendar.(calendar)(Calendar)
September 15, 2006

Clinical quiz.
September 15, 2006

CDC reports on tobacco use in adolescents.(Practice Guideline Briefs)(...
September 15, 2006

CDC recommends increased awareness for colorectal screening.(Centers f...
September 15, 2006

AHA and NHLBI review diagnosis and management of the metabolic syndrom...
September 15, 2006

Hemolytic uremic syndrome: an emerging health risk.(Disease/Disorder o...
September 15, 2006

Hemolytic uremic syndrome.(Information from Your Family Doctor)(Diseas...
September 15, 2006

Type 1 diabetes: what you should know.(Information form Your Family Do...
September 15, 2006

Transgender care resources for family physicians.(Editorial)
September 15, 2006

Courses outside the United States.(Calendar)
September 01, 2006

CME calendar.(Calendar)
September 01, 2006

Keeping up to date on avian influenza.(American Family Physician websi...
September 01, 2006

Melanoma: a type of skin cancer.(Information from Your Family Doctor)(...
September 01, 2006

Avian influenza: preparing for a pandemic.
September 01, 2006

Cirrhosis and chronic liver failure: what you should know.(Information...
September 01, 2006

Cirrhosis and chronic liver failure: Part II. Complications and treatm...
September 01, 2006

Cirrhosis and chronic liver failure: Part I. Diagnosis and evaluation.
September 01, 2006

Getting your child to take medicine.(Information from Your Family Doct...
September 01, 2006

Promoting medication adherence in children.
September 01, 2006

Saving your skin from sun damage.(Information from Your Family Doctor)
September 01, 2006

Checking yourself for signs of skin cancer.(Information from Your Fami...
September 01, 2006

Metformin useful for treating PCOS in adolescents.(POEMs/Tips)(Polycys...
September 01, 2006

Surgical vs. nonsurgical treatment of obesity.(POEMs/Tips)
September 01, 2006

Physical activity and life expectancy with CVD.(POEMs/Tips)(cardiovasc...
September 01, 2006

Yield of CT scans in absence of neurologic deficits is low.(Computed t...
September 01, 2006

Vaccine may protect against childhood otitis media.(POEMs/Tips)(Clinic...
September 01, 2006

Television and sexual initiation among adolescents.
September 01, 2006

CDC releases report on early- and late-onset neonatal GBS infection.(P...
September 01, 2006

AGA releases position statement on management of hepatitis C.(Practice...
September 01, 2006

ADA releases standards of medical care for patients with diabetes.(Ame...
September 01, 2006

SAMHSA, SPAN establish national alliance for suicide prevention.(Subst...
September 01, 2006

NIH osteoarthritis initiative releases first set of research data.(Nat...
September 01, 2006

Survey shows Americans don't know when to get cancer screening.(Newsle...
September 01, 2006

Labor-HHS bill includes $50 million in funds for primary care training...
September 01, 2006

House reviews bill proposing Medicare physician payment reform.(Newsle...
September 01, 2006

CMS proposes policy, payment changes for physicians' services in 2007....
September 01, 2006

Senators contest proposed five-year Medicaid cuts of $12.2 billion.(Ne...
September 01, 2006

Defining and treating constipation in older adults.(Letter to the edit...
September 01, 2006

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