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Plantar Fasciitis

Thomas Trojian, Alicia K. Tucker

Plantar fasciitis is common in runners but can also affect sedentary people. Risk factors include limited ankle dorsiflexion, increased body mass index, and standing for prolonged periods of time. Symptoms are stabbing, nonradiating pain first thing in the morning in the...

Diabetic Kidney Disease: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Kathryn McGrath, Rina Edi

Globally, approximately 80 million individuals have diabetic kidney disease (DKD). It is associated with higher cardiovascular and all-cause morbidity and mortality. Screening is best done with annual spot urine albumin/creatinine ratio testing and is confirmed by repeated...

Bartholin Duct Cyst and Gland Abscess: Office Management

Folashade Omole, Riba C. Kelsey, Kiwita Phillips, Kirstie Cunningham

Blockage of the Bartholin ducts can result in enlargement of the gland and subsequent development of cysts or abscesses. Two percent of women will develop a cyst or an abscess in their lifetime, and physicians should be familiar with the range of treatment options. Bartholin...

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Lung Cancer Screening: Pros and Cons

Andy Lazris, Alan R. Roth

A collaboration between AFP and the Lown Institute promotes a vision of delivering heath care that is based on the evidence, balanced in its approach, and focused on the patient.

Graham Center Policy One-Pager Point-of-Care Guides Putting Prevention Into Practice Photo Quiz

Painful Vesicular Eruption on the Index Finger of a Butcher

Meredith Schade, Randy Hauck

A man who worked as a butcher presented with erythema, swelling, and painful lesions on his index finger that did not resolve with antibiotics. Plain radiography did not show bony abnormalities.

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Erenumab (Aimovig) for Migraine Prophylaxis in Adults

Alex M. Shreiber

Erenumab is a safe option for migraine prophylaxis in adults. However, it is expensive and should be reserved for patients who have experienced intolerable adverse effects while taking oral migraine prophylaxis medication or who have poor adherence to daily preventive treatment.

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H. pylori Screening Before Initiation of Long-term NSAIDs

Malissa Talbert, Elizabeth Close, Alexandria Cooke, William Garrett, Joan Nashelsky

Should clinicians perform laboratory screening for and eradicate Helicobacter pylori in patients before initiating long-term therapy with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce the risk of peptic ulcer disease?

Practice Guidelines

Depression After ACS Events: AAFP Releases Updated Guidelines

Amber Randel

The American Academy of Family Physicians has released a guideline focusing on depression in adults within three months of an ACS event (unstable angina or myocardial infarction). The guideline is based on a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and observational...

Depression Following Acute Coronary Syndrome Events: Screening and Treatment Guidelines from the AAFP

Jennifer Frost, Robert L. Rich, Jr., Craig W. Robbins, James J. Stevermer, Robert T. Chow, Katherine K. Leon, Melanie D. Bird

Purpose: To review the evidence and provide clinical recommendations for the screening and treatment of depression in patients who have had a recent acute coronary syndrome event.

Depression Following Acute Coronary Syndrome Events: Screening and Treatment Guidelines from the AAFP

Jennifer Frost, Robert L. Rich, Jr., Craig W. Robbins, James J. Stevermer, Robert T. Chow, Katherine K. Leon, Melanie D. Bird

Purpose: To review the evidence and provide clinical recommendations for the screening and treatment of depression in patients who have had a recent acute coronary syndrome event.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Letters to the Editor Information from Your Family Doctor

Plantar Fasciitis

The plantar fascia (PLAN-tar FASH-ee-ah) is a band of tough fiber on the bottom of your foot (see drawing). It runs from your toes to your heel and forms the arch of your foot. Plantar fasciitis (fashee-EYE-tis) happens when this tissue is injured. This makes your heel hurt...

Corrections

Corrections

Anatomy clarification. The article “Renal Cell Carcinoma: Diagnosis and Management” (February 1, 2019, p. 179) incorrectly identified the right testicular venous system as draining to the right renal vein rather than the inferior vena cava in the third sentence of the ...

Corrections

Incorrect amount listed in table. The article “Gastroenteritis in Children” (February 1, 2019, p. 159) contained an error in the last column of row two of Table 4 (page 162). The table incorrectly identified the amount of oral rehydration solution (ORS) to give in the first...



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