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    HIV Infection: The Role of Primary Care

    FRANK ROMANELLI, SAMUEL C. MATHENY

    Primary care plays an important role in the early diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus through routine screening. Family physicians are also often key in preventing treatment complications and drug interactions, as well as detecting and treating opportunistic diseases.

    Cardiac Rehabilitation

    MARK B. STEPHENS

    Cardiac rehabilitation programs are underutilized, even though they are beneficial in reducing the effects of cardiovascular disease. Components of comprehensive programs can help patients control blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and lipid levels; increase physical...

    Therapeutic Home Adaptations for Older Adults with Disabilities

    BRIAN K. UNWIN, CHRISTOPHER M. ANDREWS, PATRICK M. ANDREWS, JANICE L. HANSON

    Patients with disabilities may require home modifications to retain their independence and remain safely in their home. Environmental and technologic adaptations can assist patients with conditions such as hearing loss, vision loss, and dementia. Family physicians should be...

    Diverticular Bleeding

    THAD WILKINS, CHRISTINE BAIRD, ANDREW N. PEARSON, ROBERT R. SCHADE

    Diverticular bleeding is the most common cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Diagnostic tests, such as colonoscopy, radionuclide imaging, and arteriography, can determine the cause of bleeding and guide treatment. To control bleeding, physicians should consider...

    AAFP News Now: AFP Edition

    AAFP News Now: AFP Edition

    Organizations Encourage Seasonal Flu Vaccine, H1N1 Vaccine for Pregnant Women | Physician Workforce Report Addresses Planning, Distribution, and Funding Needs | AAFP Focuses on Education in Second Phase of Pertussis Awareness Campaign | Survey Shows Medical Students Consider...

    Editorials

    Depression in Post-MI Patients: An Opportunity for Primary Care

    DONALD E. NEASE, JR.

    The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Guideline for the Detection and Management of Post-Myocardial Infarction Depression highlights the importance of identifying and treating depression in patients who have recently experienced myocardial infarction (MI).1 To...

    Inside AFP

    Thank You to the Peer Reviewers Who Help Ensure the Quality of AFP

    JOYCE A. MERRIMAN

    Like most journals, AFP relies on the expertise and generous contributions of our many peer reviewers. The peer review process helps improve the quality of articles, and maintain the high standards for which AFP is known. Peer reviewers are that “other set of eyes” that can...

    Cochrane for Clinicians

    Prophylaxis for Invasive Dental Procedures in At-Risk Patients

    JUSTIN BAILEY, SUZANNE DEPAULO

    A single observational study found no evidence that antibiotic prophylaxis reduces the incidence of bacterial endocarditis in high-risk patients about to undergo an invasive dental procedure. It is also uncertain if the potential harms and costs of antibiotics outweigh any...

    Low Glycemic Index Diets for the Management of Diabetes

    JOSEPH K. ERBE

    The low glycemic index diet (sometimes called a low glycemic load diet) lowered the A1C level by a weighted mean difference of 0.5 percent when compared with a high glycemic index (or glycemic load) diet. Fewer episodes of hypoglycemia occurred with a low glycemic index diet...

    Photo Quiz

    Generalized Brownish Macules in Infancy

    ARTHUR ANTHONY ISLAS, ERIBETH PENARANDA

    Photo Quiz presents readers with a clinical challenge based on a photograph or other image.

    Curbside Consultation

    Dealing with the Impaired Physician

    BRETT ANDREW JOHNSON

    In 1973, the American Medical Association defined the impaired physician as one who is unable to fulfill professional and personal responsibilities because of a psychiatric illness, alcoholism, or drug dependency. Physicians face the challenge of being able to identify...

    Practice Guidelines

    Diagnosis and Management of Cerumen Impaction

    CARRIE ARMSTRONG

    Cerumen, or earwax, is normally expelled from the ear canal by a self-cleaning mechanism assisted by jaw movement. Physicians should diagnose impaction only when an accumulation of cerumen is associated with symptoms (e.g., otalgia, tinnitus, vertigo) or prevents necessary...

    Letters to the Editor

    Case Report: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Recently Widowed Woman

    MEENAKSHI AGGARWAL, EDDIE NEEDHAM

    Tips from Other Journals

    TIV More Effective Than LAIV at Preventing Influenza A in Adults

    KENNETH T. MOON

    Is Rifampin a Safer Alternative for Latent Tuberculosis Infection?

    KENNETH T. MOON

    Elbow Extension Test May Reduce Need for Radiography

    AMY CRAWFORD-FAUCHER

    Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Diabetes

    AMY CRAWFORD-FAUCHER

    Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Diabetes

    AMY CRAWFORD-FAUCHER

    Should Perioperative Beta-Blocker Use Be Reconsidered?

    KENNETH T. MOON

    Scoring System to Predict Future Chronic Kidney Disease

    KENNETH T. MOON

    Information from Your Family Doctor

    Cardiac Rehabilitation

    Cardiac rehabilitation (REE-huh-BILL-uh-TAY-shun) is a program for patients with heart disease. Its goal is to limit (or reverse) damage to the heart and improve quality of life.

    Home Adaptations for Patients with Disabilities

    You may be able to keep living at home if you have a disability. However, you may need to make some changes to your home so that it is easier for you to get around safely. These changes can also make it easier for your caregiver to help you.



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