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Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder

BRADFORD T. WINSLOW, MARY ONYSKO, MELANIE HEBERT

Although excessive alcohol use is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States, many patients do not receive treatment. Options include behavioral interventions and medications. Acamprosate, disulfiram, and naltrexone are the three medications approved...

Diagnosis and Management of Endometrial Cancer

MICHAEL M. BRAUN, ERIKA A. OVERBEEK-WAGER, ROBERT J. GRUMBO

Endometrial cancer is a common gynecologic malignancy that most often occurs in women older than 50 years. Postmenopausal bleeding, as well as abnormal uterine bleeding in premenopausal patients, can be a sign of the disease. Associated risk factors include unopposed estrogen...

Diagnosis and Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults

CHARLES KODNER

The diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome is based on typical clinical features, with confirmation of heavy proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia. Secondary causes should be ruled out. Although there is a lack of evidence-based guidelines, treatment consisting of sodium restriction,...

AAFP News Now: AFP Edition

AAFP News: AFP Edition

AAFP Urges Congress to Expand Site-Neutral Physician Payment | Language in Final Medicare Overpayment Rule Rankles AAFP President | Analysis: Look to Residency Programs' Past for Primary Care's Future | Senate Committee Approves Bill to Make Health Information Technology More...

Editorials

Eating Less Meat: A Healthy and Environmentally Responsible Dietary Choice

CAROLINE WELLBERY

What should physicians tell their patients about eating meat?

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Bell Palsy: A Frightening Symptom Can Lead to Unnecessary Testing

MELANIE RAFFOUL

Anxiety and fear surrounding a clinical diagnosis like Bell palsy can lead to requests for increased testing or frequent patient encounters.

FPIN's Help Desk Answers

Electronic Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation

KRISTIN BOND, NATALIE NUNES

Nicotine-containing e-cigarettes may be more effective than placebo devices for smoking cessation. They may also aid in smoking reduction, but the quality of available evidence is low. Little is known about their safety.

Clinical Evidence Handbook

Chronic Anal Fissures

RICHARD L. NELSON

What are the effects of surgical treatments for chronic anal fissure?

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Screening for Depression in Children and Adolescents: Recommendation Statement

The USPSTF recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years. Screening should be implemented with adequate systems in place to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and appropriate follow-up.

Putting Prevention Into Practice

Screening for High Blood Pressure in Adults

QUYEN NGO-METZGER, JASON BLITZ

A 55-year-old black man presents for a blood pressure evaluation. He is trying to be more physically active and health conscious but has not seen a physician for five years. He takes no medications, has no concerns, and his physical examination findings are unremarkable....

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Diffuse, Hyperpigmented Rash in an Adult

JEFFREY WALDEN, MELANIE MARSH

A man presented with generalized pruritus and an erythematous rash on his trunk and extremities. He also had neurologic difficulties.

POEMs

Preexposure Prophylaxis with Tenofovir/Emtricitabine Prevents HIV Infection in Men Who Have Unprotected Anal Intercourse

MARK H. EBELL

Preexposure prophylaxis in high-risk men who have unprotected anal intercourse reduces the likelihood of developing HIV (number needed to treat = 17 per year). Participants averaged 15 pills per month, which costs approximately $700 per month ($8,400 per year). Condoms would...

Systolic BP of 120 Instead of 140 in High-Risk Older Patients Without Diabetes Leads to Significant Benefits and Some Harms

MARK H. EBELL

Practice Guidelines

DGAC Makes Food-Based Recommendations in the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

LISA HAUK

• Diets should include nutrient-dense foods in all food groups and in the proper amounts.

American Academy of Pediatrics Releases Report on Infantile Hemangiomas

AMBER RANDEL

The American Academy of Pediatrics has published a report to provide an update on diagnosing and managing infantile hemangiomas.

Letters to the Editor

Drug Combo Adds No Benefit in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

MICHAEL D. GEURIN

Foods Containing Saturated Fat: Dietary Limits Are Still Essential

DANIEL J. SHERWOOD

Information from Your Family Doctor

What You Need to Know About Medicine for Alcohol Use Disorder

People with this disorder drink too much alcohol. Drinking too much can hurt your liver and cause bleeding inside your body. You might also have balance problems, confusion, and memory problems. If you drink a lot and then suddenly stop, you can go through withdrawal....

Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer: What You Need to Know

It is cancer in the lining of the uterus (womb). It is the fourth most common cancer in women. About 50,000 new cases are diagnosed every year in the United States.

Nephrotic Syndrome

Your kidneys filter out toxins and clean waste from your blood. If you have nephrotic (nef-RAH-tik) syndrome, or NS for short, your kidneys can't do this right.



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