Am Fam Physician

A peer-reviewed journal dedicated to providing high-quality continuing medical education for family physicians and other primary care clinicians.

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Read the joint editorial, "The Power of Primary Care to Improve Health", to learn more: https://t.co/WuVBpuychZ

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Congratulations to Drs. Drew Baird, Caleb Dickison, and Hayley Spires on receiving the 2025 AFP Article of the Year! Their article, “Lower Extremity Abnormalities in Children,” helps readers evaluate variations and determine when referral is appropriate: https://t.co/VU26YIUAHZ

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The flu typically has more severe symptoms than a cold and can lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia. In the 2025-2026 season, the flu resulted in at least 15 million medical visits, 390,000 hospitalizations, and 24,000 deaths in the U.S.: https://t.co/i5GWcA3V71

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Part 2 of the September AFP Podcast is available! Listen to the entire episode: https://t.co/EDVXINWGMn #AFPJournal #AFPPodcast

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NEW BLOG: Will Improving Breast Cancer Risk Assessment With AI Lead to Better Outcomes?—Kenny Lin, MD, MPH https://t.co/gCwnOB4do2 #AFPJournal #AFPBlog

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The new issue of AFP is available! Read it now: https://t.co/Jfe8IjPdXl #AFPJournal

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This cognitive behavior model illustrates maladaptive thought and behavior patterns causing problematic emotions and functional impairment. Read "Cognitive Behavior Therapy" to learn more: https://t.co/cucr14xnq3

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The Schober test assesses mobility of the lumbar spine by measuring the change in position of the L5 vertebrae when the patient bends forward. Watch a demonstration of the Schober test featured in the AFP article "Spondyloarthropathies": https://t.co/5lSSJun2oW

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What is the diagnosis? https://t.co/Qb3QrDciP3
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Parts 1 and 2 of the Agosto Revista Médica AFP Podcast are available! Listen now: https://t.co/2GDkXsVi83
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Telemedicine, including video-based PT sessions and online classes, has expanded access. "Physical Therapy: Rehabilitation Principles, Coordination, and Collaboration" provides video examples of exercises that can be used for common tendinopathies: https://t.co/ZhXEWEM2Li

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NEW BLOG: Time, Access, and Continuity: Unleashing the Power of Primary Care—Kenny Lin, MD, MPH https://t.co/Pl4A3c4FxY #AFPJournal #AFPBlog

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What is the diagnosis? https://t.co/HW92dkotpp

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Part 1 of the September AFP Podcast is available! Listen to the entire episode: https://t.co/MuehP98oSO #FamilyMedicine #AFPJournal #AFPPodcast

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FOODBORNE ILLNESS: Antibiotics are indicated for severe infection (especially extraintestinal). Campylobacter, nontyphoidal Salmonella, and Shigella are recognized by the CDC as multidrug-resistant pathogens and pose serious threats. Learn more: https://t.co/DxAkXrWCaI

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NEW BLOG: Guidance for the Cardiovascular Care of Tactical Athletes—Kenny Lin, MD, MPH https://t.co/LNC8v0TiA5 #AFPJournal #AFPBlog

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Nearly 50% of otalgia (ear pain) cases are secondary. Common causes include TMJ disorders, dental pathology, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, cervical spine pathology, and cranial neuralgias. Learn more: https://t.co/yD1eH5rRUQ

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The new issue of AFP is available! Read it now: https://t.co/TXpVwuNBKA #AFPJournal

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NEW BLOG: Atypical Moles: A Risk Factor for Melanoma—Lilian White, MD https://t.co/4Q2ODWa2Y8 #AFPJournal #AFPBlog

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This meta-analysis of randomized trials found that most studies of platelet-rich plasma injections in adults with degenerative joint disease of the knee are not of high methodologic quality. Learn more in Part 2 of the August AFP Podcast: https://t.co/sT4KTDZibo