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..

Clinical quiz.
August 15, 2007

CME Calendar.(Calendar)
August 15, 2007

Cruises.(Calendar)
August 15, 2007

International FP/GP meetings.(Calendar)
August 15, 2007

Vibrio vulnificus infection: what you should know.(Information from Yo...
August 15, 2007

Treatment options for insomnia.(Disease/Disorder overview)(Clinical re...
August 15, 2007

Predicting pneumonia in adults with respiratory illness.(Point-of-Care...
August 15, 2007

ACOG releases guidelines on the use of SSRIs during pregnancy. (Practi...
August 15, 2007

Professional football players who have concussions are more likely to ...
August 15, 2007

Vibrio vulnificus infection: diagnosis and treatment.(Disease/Disorder...
August 15, 2007

Quadrivalent HPV recombinant vaccine (Gardasil) for the prevention of ...
August 15, 2007

Courses outside the United States.(Calendar)
August 15, 2007

Annual scientific assemblies.(Brief article)(Calendar)
August 15, 2007

The empty chair.(Close-ups: A Patient's Perspective)
August 15, 2007

Introducing the American College of Radiology Series.(Editorials)
August 15, 2007

Conflicting evidence on splints for carpal tunnel syndrome.(Letters to...
August 15, 2007

House bill would eliminate SGR-based payment system by 2010.(Newslette...
August 15, 2007

SCHIP legislation may promote patient-centered medical home.(Newslette...
August 15, 2007

Law to make prescriptions tamper-resistant raises concerns.(Newsletter...
August 15, 2007

State scorecard offers models for improving health care system.(Newsle...
August 15, 2007

[P.sup.4] initiative produces "radical" approaches to residency traini...
August 15, 2007

AMA advised to make medical home focus of health system change.(Newsle...
August 15, 2007

Survey shows number of FPs using EHRs continues to climb.(Newsletter: ...
August 15, 2007

National immunization program Web site gets updated look.(Newsletter: ...
August 15, 2007

Yellow-white retinal lesion in a 48-year-old woman.(Photo Quiz)
August 15, 2007

ACIP releases recommendations for hepatitis B vaccine use in adults.(P...
August 15, 2007

Could stem cells from body fat kill cancer?(Quantum Sufficit: Just Eno...
August 15, 2007

Do advertisements for alcohol increase student drinking?(Quantum Suffi...
August 15, 2007

Harry Potter's headaches: magic or migraines?(Quantum Sufficit: Just E...
August 15, 2007

Vitamin E does not protect cognitive function.(Tips from Other Journal...
August 15, 2007

Ketogenic diet for seizure control in children.(Tips from the Journals...
August 15, 2007

Reaccreditation for the AAFP and a new series for AFP.(Inside AFP)(Ame...
August 15, 2007

MRI is more appropriate for initial evaluation of stroke.(Tips from th...
August 15, 2007

Do opioid medications relieve chronic back pain?(Tips from the Journal...
August 15, 2007

Lifestyle intervention and BMD in adolescent girls.(Tips from the Jour...
August 15, 2007

Treatment for early prostate cancer effective in older men.(Tips from ...
August 15, 2007

Insomnia: what you should know.(Information from your Family Doctor)(D...
August 15, 2007

Medical home model found to help eliminate health care disparities.(Ne...
August 15, 2007

CDC reports on racial differences in patients with ESRD. (Practice Gui...
August 15, 2007

Herbal and dietary supplements for treatment of anxiety disorders.(COM...
August 15, 2007

Radiologic evaluation of acute chest pain--suspected myocardial ischem...
August 15, 2007

CME calendar.(Calendar)
August 01, 2007

Clinical quiz.
August 01, 2007

Preventing another stroke: what you should know.(Information from Your...
August 01, 2007

Aerated snack food reduces energy intake.(Quantum Sufficit: Just Enoug...
August 01, 2007

Outdoor smoking may cause health hazards.(Quantum Sufficit: Just Enoug...
August 01, 2007

Does consuming red meat increase risk of breast cancer?(Tips from Othe...
August 01, 2007

Comparing the safety of COX-2 inhibitors and NSAIDs.(Tips from Other J...
August 01, 2007

Researcher outlines risks of dependence on subspecialty care.(Newslett...
August 01, 2007

Death from a broken heart?(Quantum Sufficit: Just Enough)(Brief articl...
August 01, 2007

Device helps users understand the effects of schizophrenia.(Quantum Su...
August 01, 2007

Dextromethorphan abuse in adolescents.(Tips from Other Journals)(Case ...
August 01, 2007

Proton pump inhibitor association with hip fractures.(Tips from Other ...
August 01, 2007

Turner syndrome: diagnosis and management.(Disease/Disorder overview)
August 01, 2007

Prevention of recurrent ischemic stroke.(Disease/Disorder overview)(Cl...
August 01, 2007

The effect of cytochrome P450 metabolism on drug response, interaction...
August 01, 2007

Angiotensin blockade in patients with diabetic nephropathy.(FPIN's Cli...
August 01, 2007

Interventions to improve blood pressure control in patients with hyper...
August 01, 2007

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.(C...
August 01, 2007

Antiretroviral Prophylaxis for occupational exposure to HIV.(Cohrane B...
August 01, 2007

Should physicians accept gifts from patients?(Curbside Consultation)
August 01, 2007

Is genetic testing for cytochrome P450 polymorphisms ready for impleme...
August 01, 2007

Are some screening tests doing more harm than good?(Editorials)
August 01, 2007

Open access: the future of medical publishing?(Inside AFP)
August 01, 2007

Importance of influenza vaccination for children.(Letters to the Edito...
August 01, 2007

CMS proposes Medicare rule that includes 9.9 percent payment cut.(News...
August 01, 2007

Level funding likely in 2008 for primary care training programs.(Newsl...
August 01, 2007

Family medicine alliance protests CMS proposal regarding education cos...
August 01, 2007

Family medicine organizations oppose graduate education funding polici...
August 01, 2007

Study shows duty-hour limits improve some outcomes.(Newsletter: Policy...
August 01, 2007

Opinion poll shows Americans support universal health coverage.(Newsle...
August 01, 2007

2007 AMA House of Delegates debates P4P, other issues.(Newsletter: Pol...
August 01, 2007

Google recruits health care experts for advisory council.(Newsletter: ...
August 01, 2007

Cesarean delivery rate hits all-time high.(Practice Guideline Briefs)(...
August 01, 2007

AGA Releases position statement on CT colonography.(Practice Guideline...
August 01, 2007

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