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...

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: 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

Advocating for Myself: My Journey Through Poststroke Depression

Kathryn Morcom, Madeline Lyons, Kathryn Morcom, Madeline Lyons

Although the association between stroke and depression is well known and prevalent, it is often overlooked.

Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers for Detection of Alzheimer Disease in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Anne L. Mounsey, Matthew R. Zeitler

There is insufficient evidence to support the routine use of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers for the detection of progressive dementias in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). These tests carry the risk of overdiagnosis of dementia and, therefore, overtreatment.

Atypical Antipsychotics for Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Michael J. Arnold, Aaron L. Moody

Risperidone reduces measures of aggression and improves conduct in children with disruptive behavior disorders; however, only short-term use is recommended. Weight gain of 2 to 2.5 kg (4.4 to 5.5 lb) is common. There is insufficient evidence to evaluate the benefits of other...

Ruling Out Pulmonary Embolism in the Primary Care Setting

Pete Yunyongying

What is the best approach to evaluate patients with suspected pulmonary embolism in the outpatient, primary care setting?

Intracranial Calcifications Discovered During Prolonged New Seizure

Nicholas M. Potisek, Sarah Supples

An eight-month-old infant presented to the emergency department with a prolonged episode of left upper and lower extremity shaking and eye deviation.

Ultrasonography Is Reasonably Accurate in Detecting Synovitis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Henry C. Barry

Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: A Guideline from the AAAAI/ACAAI Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters

Lisa Hauk

To outline quality improvement opportunities for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters, consisting of experts from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma,...

Combined Inhaled Short-Acting Beta2 Agonist and Anticholinergic Agents for Asthma

Daniel Runde, Margaret Rallo

Study Population: Patients 16 years or older with asthma who presented to the emergency department (ED) with an asthma exacerbation

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.

Prescribing Cholinesterase Inhibitors for Alzheimer Disease: Timing Matters

Contraception Should Be Addressed with Women Who Have Sex with Women

Lymphadenopathy in Children and Young Adults May Be Due to a Periodic Fever Syndrome

Cerebrovascular Disease as a Cause of Dizziness

The Need for Systems of Care and a Trauma-Informed Approach to Intimate Partner Violence

NNTs Misleading for Onychomycosis Treatments

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...