Antibiotic Use in Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

ROGER ZOOROB, MOHAMAD A. SIDANI, RICHARD D. FREMONT, COURTNEY KIHLBERG

Antibiotics may be indicated for acute otitis media, group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis, epiglottitis, or bronchitis. Persistent cases of rhinosinusitis may necessitate the use of antibiotics. Antibiotics should typically not be considered in patients with the...

When to Suspect a Genetic Syndrome

BENJAMIN D. SOLOMON, MAXIMILIAN MUENKE

Prompt recognition of features suggestive of genetic conditions can improve the selection of appropriate, cost-effective diagnostic tests; the performance of wellinformed genetic counseling; and timely referral to subspecialists. It is important for family physicians to be...

Top 20 Research Studies of 2011 for Primary Care Physicians

MARK H. EBELL, ROLAND GRAD

This article summarizes 20 of the most relevant, practice-changing POEMs (patient-oriented evidence that matters) from 2011 as determined by physician raters. Topics include cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disease, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal disease, and others.

AAFP News Now: AFP Edition

Access to Primary Care Physicians' Notes May Improve Patient Outcomes | Implementation of EHR Standing Orders Increases Delivery of Preventive Services | Rate of Teen Drinking and Driving Has Decreased by One-Half Since 1991, Says CDC | DTaP Vaccine's Effectiveness Against...

Appropriate Antibiotic Use: Family Physicians Have the Power of the Pen

REBECCA M. ROBERTS, LAURI A. HICKS

Visits for acute URIs account for more than one-half of all antibiotic prescriptions for outpatients, and these infections lead to more unnecessary and inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions than any other infectious syndrome.

Oral Antihistamine/Decongestant/Analgesic Combinations for the Common Cold

ELIZABETH SALISBURY-AFSHAR

Combination cold medications, including antihistamine/decongestant/analgesic, antihistamine/decongestant, antihistamine/analgesic, and analgesic/decongestant formulations, provide modest symptom relief in adults and older children, but are not effective in young children....

Milky White Elbow

DAVID BERKSON, SONIA JOHNSON

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

Demoralization: A Precursor to Physician Burnout?

STEWART GABEL

Demoralization is a state of hopelessness and helplessness that is akin to, but separable from, depression.

AACE Releases Guidelines for Menopausal Hormone Therapy

AMBER RANDEL

Menopause is diagnosed in women who have not had menses for one year. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) convened a task force to review available evidence on therapies for menopausal symptoms. The task force's guidelines include recommendations for...

Dabigatran Cost-Effective for AF Prophylaxis in Some Patients, Not Others

Mark Ebell

Intensive Glucose Lowering Does Not Benefit Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Allen Shaughnessy

Mediterranean Diet Delays Onset of Diabetes

Allen Shaugnessy

PPI Helpful for HP-Negative Dyspepsia with Normal Endoscopy, Especially if Overweight

Mark Ebell

Probiotic Decreases IBS Symptoms

Allen Shaughnessy

Dried Plums = Fiber for Chronic Constipation

Allen Shaugnessy

Asking About Suicide Doesn't Trigger Suicidal Ideation

Allen Shaughnessy

Varenicline Increases Risk of Adverse CV Events

Mark Ebell

Exercise and Diet Good Even for Frail, Obese Elderly

Mark Ebell

Steroid Inhalers Increase Fracture Risk in COPD

Mark Ebell

One-Year Supply of Oral Contraceptives Associated with Less Pregnancy

Linda French

Single Blood Pressure Measurements Inaccurate

Allen Shaughnessy

Freezing = Acid for Plantar Warts

Allen Shaughnessy

Automated Blood Pressure More Accurate in the Office

Allen Shaughnessy

Statin Therapy Decreases Cardiac Events

Henry Berry

Statins for Hyperlipidemia Reduce All-Cause Mortality

Linda French

Imaging for Low-Back Pain: Rarely Indicated, Often Harmful

Allen Shaugnessy

Massage Improves Function in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

Allen Shaughnessy

Bisphosphonate Use Associated with Increased Risk of Atypical Hip and Femoral Shaft Fractures

David Slawson

Intensive Glucose Control Increases Mortality in T2DM (ACCORD)

Mark Ebell

Does an Isolated Allergic Reaction Increase the Risk of Anaphylaxis?

Case Report: Treatment of Male Subfertility with Dietary Supplements

The Role of Nonpharmacologic Therapies for Back Pain

Bipolar I Disorder in Children: Which Treatment Works Best?

KENNETH T. MOON

Prolonged Clopidogrel Use After Cardiac Stenting Is Not Beneficial

AMY CRAWFORD-FAUCHER

Preventing Post-ERCP Pancreatitis with Indomethacin

KENNETH T. MOON

Correction: CME Quiz Error