Family Medicine
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Cardiology/CV:
Acute Chest Pain - Suspected Myocardial Ischemia: Radiologic Eval
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
Chest Pain: Diagnosing the Cause
Diastolic Dysfunction & Heart Failure: Diagnosis & Management
Diastolic Heart Failure: A Review & Primary Care Perspective
Exercise Stress Testing: Update
Heart Failure: Diagnosis in Adults
Heart Failure: Management of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Heart Failure: The Role of BNP Testing
Home Monitoring of Glucose & Blood Pressure
Hypertension: Diagnosing Secondary Hypertension
Hypertension in Children & Adolescents
Hypertension: Nonpharmacologic Strategies for Managing HTN
Hypertensive Therapy: Part II.
Metabolic Syndrome: Diagnosis & Management
Myocarditis: Current Trends in Diagnosis & Treatment
Peripheral Arterial Disease: ACC/AHA 2005 Practice Guidelines
Peripheral Arterial Disease: Medical Treatment
Peripheral Vascular Disease: Diagnosis & Treatment
Preparation of the Cardiac Patient for Noncardiac Surgery
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Reperfusion Strategies for ST-segment Elevation MI
Sex-specific Issues Related to Cardiovascular Disease
Dermatology:
Actinic Keratoses: Treatment Options
Atopic Dermatitis: Treatment Options
Common Oral Lesions: Part I. Superficial Mucosal Lesions
Common Oral Lesions: Part II. Masses and Neoplasia
Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy
Erythema Nodosum: A Sign of Systemic Disease
Granuloma Annulare: Diagnosis & Management
Impetigo: Diagnosis & Treatment
Rosacea: Diagnosis & Treatment
Seborrheic Dermatitis: An Overview
Diabetes Mellitus:
Basal Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetic Neuropathy: Evaluation & Prevention
Diabetic Neuropathy: Systematic Review of Treatments
Home Monitoring of Glucose & Blood Pressure
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State
Ketosis-prone Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Youth: An Update
Metabolic Syndrome: Diagnosis & Management
Preventing Foot Ulcers in Patients with Diabetes
Starting Insulin Therapy: A Rational Approach
Therapies for Diabetes: Pramlintide & Exenatide
Tight Control of Type I Diabetes: Recommendations for Patients
Weight Management for Prevention & Mgmt of Type 2 Diabetes
Endocrine/Metabolic:
Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome, Type II
Diagnosis & Treatment of Obesity in Adults
Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults: Evaluation & Treatment
Hypertriglyceridemia: Management
Metabolic Syndrome: Diagnosis & Management
Testosterone Treatments: Why, When, & How?
ENT:
Acute OM in Children Aged Less Than 2 Years
Complications of Chronic OM & Cholesteatoma
Diagnosis & Treatment of Acute Otitis Media
Evaluation & Tx of Children with Acute OM
Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose, & Throat
Otitis Externa: Providing relief while avoiding complications
Otitis Externa: Review & Clinical Update
Otitis Media with Effusion: Clinical Practice Guideline (AAP/AAFP)
Recent Developments in Tx of Otitis Media with Effusion
Rhinitis: Diagnosis, Allergic vs Nonallergic
Environmental/Toxicology:
Electrocution & Life-threatening Electrical Injuries
Fluid, Electrolytes, & Nutrition:
Cachexia: Pathophysiology & Clinical Relevance
Multivitamin/Mineral Supplements & Chronic Disease Prevention
Nutrition & Physical Activity During & After Cancer Treatment
Nutrition & Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention
Nutritional Assessment/Counseling for Prevention & Tx of CV Diz
Rickets: Not a Disease of the Past
Weight Management for Prevention & Mgmt of Type 2 Diabetes
Gastroenterology:
Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis, Prognosis, & Treatment
Celiac Disease: Clinical Guidelines for C.D. in Children
Celiac Disease: Recent Advances
Cirrhosis & Chronic Liver Failure: Part I. Diagnosis & Evaluation
Cirrhosis & Chronic Liver Failure: Part II. Complications & Treatment
Crohn's Disease: Definitions & Diagnosis
Crohn's Disease: Special Situations
GERD: Managing in Primary Care
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis & Treatment
Update on Helicobacter pylori Treatment
Geriatrics:
Approaches to Appropriate Drug Prescribing for the Older Adult
Diagnosis of Acute Abdominal Pain in Older Patients
Exercise & Older Patients: Prescribing Guidelines
Office Management of Chronic Pain in the Elderly
Office Management of Geriatric Urinary Incontinence
Pain Management in Older Adults: Prevention & Treatment
Prevention of Falls in Older Patients
Sleep Disorders Commonly Found in Older People
Sleep Disorders: Management in Older People
Using Medications Appropriately in Older Adults
Hematology:
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Initial Management
Deep-Vein Thrombosis: Diagnosis & Treatment
Sickle Cell Disease: Opportunities to Improve Outcomes
Venous Thromboembolism: Diagnosis in Primary Care
Venous Thromboembolism: Management
Infectious Disease:
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults
Avian Influenza: Preparing for a Pandemic
Chlamydia trachomatis infection: Diagnosis & Treatment
Clinical Presentations of Parvovirus B19 Infection
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Atypical Pathogens & Challenges
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Diagnosis & Treatment
Cysticercosis: An Emerging Parasitic Disease
Hepatitis C: a review for primary care physicians
HIV Counseling, Testing, & Referral
HIV Infection: Management of Newly-Diagnosed Patients
Pertussis: A Disease Affecting All Ages
STDs: Sex Differences in Transmission, Prevention, & Manifestations
STDs: Update on Prevention & Treatment
Vibrio vulnificus Infection: Diagnosis & Treatment
Mental Health:
Anxiety Disorders: Treatment with Herbal & Dietary Supplements
Behavior Disorders of Dementia: Recognition & Treatment
Childhood & Adolescent Depression
Crisis Management: A Practical Guide
Depression in U.S. Hispanics: Diagnosis & Management
Herbal & Dietary Supplements for Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
Interventions to Facilitate Smoking Cessation
Medical Care of Adults with Mental Retardation
Musculoskeletal:
Acute Finger Injuries: Part I. Tendons & Ligaments
Acute Finger Injuries: Part II. Fractures/Dislocations/Thumb Injuries
Acute Low Back Pain: Evaluation & Treatment
Braces and Splints for Musculoskeletal Conditions
Chronic Foot Pain: Radiologic Evaluation
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Children: Part I. Initial Evaluation
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Children: Part II. Rheumatic Causes
Joint Injection of the Wrist & Hand Region
Lateral Epicondylitis: Treatment
Management of Hip Fracture: The Family Physician's Role
Management of Osteoporosis in Men
Management of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Metatarsal Fractures: Diagnosis & Management
Pharmacologic Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures
Nephrology:
Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevention & Treatment of Complications
Peritoneal Dialysis: A Primary Care Perspective
Neurology:
Bell's Palsy: Clinical Practice
Bell's Palsy: Diagnosis & Management
Bell's Palsy: Recent Developments
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as an Occupational Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Management
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Nonsurgical Management
Guidelines for Prevention of Stroke
Joint Injection of the Wrist & Hand Region
Neuropathic Pain: A Practical Guide For the Clinician
Neuropsychiatric Complications in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease: Diagnosis & Treatment
Stroke: Long-term Therapy for Prevention
Office Procedures:
Joint Injection of the Elbow Region
Joint Injection of the Hip & Knee Regions
Joint Injection of the Shoulder Region
Joint Injection of the Wrist & Hand Region
Joint & Soft Tissue Injection of the Ankle & Foot Region
Oncology:
Bone: Staging of Primary Malignancies
Esophageal Cancer: A Review & Update
Lung Cancer: Diagnosis & Management
Nutrition & Physical Activity During & After Cancer Treatment
Primary Care of the Patient with Cancer
Treatment of Oncologic Emergencies
Ophthalmology:
Eye Injuries in Sports: Prevention & Treatment
Work-related Eye Injuries & Illnesses
Pharmacology:
Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome
Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV Infection: Adverse Effects
Antiretroviral Therapy: Management Issues
Appropriate Prescribing of Medications: An Eight-Step Approach
Cytochrome P450 Metabolism: Effect on Drug Response, Interactions, & Adverse Effects
Drug Dosing Adjustments in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Hormone Therapy in Postmenopausal Women
Leukotriene Inhibitors in the Treatment of Allergy and Asthma
Management of Common Opioid-Induced Adverse Effects
Nonhormonal Therapies for Hot Flashes in Menopause
Opioid Analgesics in Primary Care
Oral Contraceptives: Prescribing for Women Over 35 Years of Age
Outpatient Management of Anticoagulation Therapy
Pharmacogenetics: Using DNA to Optimize Drug Therapy
Pharmacogenomics: Challenges & Opportunities
Promoting Medication Adherence in Children
Practice Management:
Efficient Office Design for a Successful Practice
EHRs Fix Everything - and Nine Other Myths
How to Analyze Your E/M Coding Profile
How to Manage Difficult Patient Encounters
How to Successfully Navigate Your EHR Implementation
Level II vs. Level III Visits: Cracking the Codes
Medical Emergency Preparedness in Office Practice
Panel Size: How Many Patients Can One Doctor Manage?
Simple Strategies to Avoid Medication Errors
Preventive Medicine:
American Cancer Society Guideline for HPV Vaccine Use
Breast Cancer Screening: Current Recommendations
Family History of Cancer: Identification & Management
Health Benefits of Physical Activity: the evidence
Nutrition & Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention
Preconception Care: Recommendations
Prescribing Exercise as Preventive Therapy
Preventive Health Counseling for Adolescents
Smoking Cessation: Interventions to Facilitate
Tobacco Control: Progress & Opportunities
Pulmonary:
Asthma Update: Part I. Diagnosis, Monitoring, & Prevention
Asthma Update: Part II. Medical Management
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Atypical Pathogens & Challenges
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Diagnosis & Treatment
Complications of Cough: ACCP Guidelines
Dyspnea: Evaluation of Chronic Dyspnea
Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Management
Medications for COPD: A Review of Effectiveness
Obesity & Chronic Respiratory Diseases
Pleural Effusion in Adults: Diagnostic Approach
Pulmonary Vasculitis: Diagnosis & Management
Rheumatology:
ANCA-Associated Small-Vessel Vasculitis - Am Fam Phys
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Lancet
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Evaluation & Treatment - Am Fam Phys
Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus
Dupuytren's Contracture: A Clinical Review
Fibromyalgia - Am Fam Phys
Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Management - JAMA
Giant Cell Arteritis: Diagnosing & treating inflammatory disease in older adults - Geriatrics
Kawasaki Disease: Summary of AHA Guidelines - Am Fam Phys
Kawasaki Syndrome - Lancet
Osteoarthritis - BMJ
Osteoarthritis: Clinical Review
Osteoarthritis of the Hip: Clinical Practice - NEJM
Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Clinical Practice - NEJM
Osteoarthritis: Pathogenesis & Mgmt of Pain - Lancet
Polymyalgia Rheumatica & Giant Cell Arteritis - Am Fam Phys
SLE: Mgmt of the High-risk Lupus Pregnant Patient
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Clinical Review
Systemic Vasculitis: An Approach to Diagnosis & Initial Mgmt
Vasculitis in Children - Ped Clinics of N.A.
Sports Medicine:
Athletic Preparticipation Evaluation: Cardiovascular Assessment
Childhood & Adolescent Sports-Related Overuse Injuries
Endurance Athletes: Common Problems
Head & Neck Injuries: Management by the Sideline Physician
Urology:
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults
Female Urinary Incontinence: Evaluation & Management
Medical Management of Common Urinary Calculi