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Diets for Health: Goals and Guidelines

Amy Locke, Jill Schneiderhan, Suzanna M. Zick

Diet is the single most significant risk factor for disability and premature death. The Mediterranean diet, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the Healthy Eating Plate are dietary approaches that have benefits such...

Hyperhidrosis: Management Options

John R. McConaghy, Daniel Fosselman

Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating beyond what is necessary for thermoregulation. It often causes social, emotional, and work impairment. Primary hyperhidrosis is an idiopathic, bilateral sweating of the axillae, palms, soles, or face, whereas secondary hyperhidrosis is...

Oncologic Emergencies: Recognition and Initial Management

Mark L. Higdon, Charles J. Atkinson, Kelley V. Lawrence

Most oncologic emergencies can be classified as metabolic, hematologic, structural, or a treatment adverse effect. Cancer is often not diagnosed until a related condition emerges. Family physicians should be familiar with common oncologic emergencies so that patients can be...

Editorials

How the FDA Ensures High-Quality Generic Drugs

Kathleen Uhl, John R. Peters

We want to assure all stakeholders of the rigorous approval process that supports the FDA's commitment to ensuring the high quality of generic drugs marketed in the United States.

AAFP News Now: AFP Edition

AAFP News: AFP Edition

Study Finds Decrease in Opioid Prescriptions | Delegates Tackle Wide Range of Advocacy Issues for Family Physicians | AAFP Joins Effort to Decrease 2018 MIPS Reporting Period | AAFP to HHS: Don't Loosen Short-term Insurance Rules

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High-Dose vs. Standard-Dose Heparin for VTE Prophylaxis in Obese Patients

Neil Turco, Nathan Lamberton, Amy Haver

In most patients weighing more than 220 lb (100 kg), high-dose heparin prophylaxis (7,500 units subcutaneously three times per day) does not further reduce the risk of VTE compared with standard-dose heparin (5,000 units subcutaneously two or three times per day).

NSAIDs for Postpartum Perineal Pain

Mark Rosekelly, Vernon Wheeler

Women with third- or fourth-degree perineal lacerations or who received an episiotomy can be given oral NSAIDs to reduce perineal pain in the first six hours postpartum.

Letters to the Editor Information from Your Family Doctor

Nutrition: How to Make Healthier Food Choices

A healthy diet has a lot of benefits. It can prevent certain health conditions like heart disease and cancer, and it can lower your cholesterol. It can give you more energy, help you focus, and improve your mood. It can also help you lose weight or stay at a healthy weight.

Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

Sweating too much (also called hyperhidrosis) is a common condition that can be embarrassing. This most commonly happens on the hands, feet, underarms, and face. You should tell your doctor if your sweating bothers you during daily life, happens at least once a week, and has...



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