K Robin Yabroff, Ya-Chen Tina Shih, Cathy J Bradley
{"title":"Financial Hardship Following a Cancer Diagnosis: A Family Matter.","authors":"K Robin Yabroff, Ya-Chen Tina Shih, Cathy J Bradley","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7713,"journal":{"name":"American family physician","volume":"110 5","pages":"457-459"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Navigating Polygenic Risk Scores in Primary Care: Challenges and Considerations for Diverse Populations.","authors":"Sean P David, Latha Palaniappan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7713,"journal":{"name":"American family physician","volume":"110 5","pages":"454-456"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Easy bruising and bleeding are commonly seen in primary care. Use of a bleeding assessment tool and a comprehensive history, physical examination, and patient-provided photographs can help identify causes of abnormal bleeding and bruising. Family history can aid diagnosis of a heritable cause. Nonaccidental trauma should be considered, especially in vulnerable populations. Initial laboratory testing includes a complete blood cell count, peripheral blood smear, prothrombin time (PT), international normalized ratio, activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), and fibrinogen. Normal PT and aPTT results may indicate a platelet disorder. A normal PT result with a prolonged aPTT result indicates a disorder of the intrinsic coagulation pathway, and a prolonged PT result with a normal aPTT result may indicate a disorder of the extrinsic coagulation pathway. Consultation with a hematologist is recommended when initial evaluation indicates a bleeding disorder or when suspicion remains high despite a normal laboratory workup result.
{"title":"Bleeding and Bruising: Primary Care Evaluation.","authors":"Pamela R Hughes, Meghan N Lewis, Shalease S Adams","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Easy bruising and bleeding are commonly seen in primary care. Use of a bleeding assessment tool and a comprehensive history, physical examination, and patient-provided photographs can help identify causes of abnormal bleeding and bruising. Family history can aid diagnosis of a heritable cause. Nonaccidental trauma should be considered, especially in vulnerable populations. Initial laboratory testing includes a complete blood cell count, peripheral blood smear, prothrombin time (PT), international normalized ratio, activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), and fibrinogen. Normal PT and aPTT results may indicate a platelet disorder. A normal PT result with a prolonged aPTT result indicates a disorder of the intrinsic coagulation pathway, and a prolonged PT result with a normal aPTT result may indicate a disorder of the extrinsic coagulation pathway. Consultation with a hematologist is recommended when initial evaluation indicates a bleeding disorder or when suspicion remains high despite a normal laboratory workup result.</p>","PeriodicalId":7713,"journal":{"name":"American family physician","volume":"110 5","pages":"504-514"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Brexpiprazole (Rexulti) for the Treatment of Agitation Associated With Alzheimer Disease.","authors":"Jennie B Jarrett, Alexander F Infante","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7713,"journal":{"name":"American family physician","volume":"110 5","pages":"537-538"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Vitamin B12 Supplementation in Pregnancy on Perinatal Outcomes.","authors":"Victoria A Sullivan, Russell S Blackwelder","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7713,"journal":{"name":"American family physician","volume":"110 5","pages":"online"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation, erosion, and deformity. The prevalence of RA in North America is 0.5% to 1%. RA is associated with significant morbidity and disability and an increased mortality rate. The disease should be suspected in patients who present with joint inflammation, especially those who have polyarthritis. Additional characteristic features include symmetrical small joint polyarthritis, morning stiffness, and constitutional symptoms. Extra-articular manifestations are common and may affect multiple body systems. Application of a decision tool, such as the Leiden clinical prediction rule for undifferentiated arthritis, may facilitate early diagnosis of RA. Useful diagnostic tests include inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein, rheumatoid factor, and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody. Initial therapy routinely includes oral methotrexate. The American College of Rheumatology and European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology recommend a treat-to-target approach, including rapid interventions to reduce disease activity and achieve remission. Although RA remains incurable, patient quality of life has improved dramatically with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and targeted synthetic DMARDs. All DMARDs increase the risk of infection; therefore, routine vaccinations should be up to date in patients taking these drugs. Because patients with RA have increased risk of cardiovascular disease, addressing other cardiovascular risk factors may reduce morbidity and mortality.
{"title":"Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis and Management for the Family Physician.","authors":"Emily Peterson, Mary K Gallagher, Jason Wilbur","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation, erosion, and deformity. The prevalence of RA in North America is 0.5% to 1%. RA is associated with significant morbidity and disability and an increased mortality rate. The disease should be suspected in patients who present with joint inflammation, especially those who have polyarthritis. Additional characteristic features include symmetrical small joint polyarthritis, morning stiffness, and constitutional symptoms. Extra-articular manifestations are common and may affect multiple body systems. Application of a decision tool, such as the Leiden clinical prediction rule for undifferentiated arthritis, may facilitate early diagnosis of RA. Useful diagnostic tests include inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein, rheumatoid factor, and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody. Initial therapy routinely includes oral methotrexate. The American College of Rheumatology and European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology recommend a treat-to-target approach, including rapid interventions to reduce disease activity and achieve remission. Although RA remains incurable, patient quality of life has improved dramatically with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and targeted synthetic DMARDs. All DMARDs increase the risk of infection; therefore, routine vaccinations should be up to date in patients taking these drugs. Because patients with RA have increased risk of cardiovascular disease, addressing other cardiovascular risk factors may reduce morbidity and mortality.</p>","PeriodicalId":7713,"journal":{"name":"American family physician","volume":"110 5","pages":"515-526"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mindfulness-Enhanced Parenting Programs Improve the Psychosocial Outcomes of Children up to 18 Years and Their Parents.","authors":"Dustin K Smith, Hailey A Murray, Janet M West","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7713,"journal":{"name":"American family physician","volume":"110 5","pages":"465-466"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"UTI: Low Rates of Renal Scarring in Children; No Link to Long-Term Consequences.","authors":"Henry C Barry","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7713,"journal":{"name":"American family physician","volume":"110 5","pages":"542"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Alcohol Use Disorder and Expectation-Based Medicines.","authors":"Alain Braillon","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7713,"journal":{"name":"American family physician","volume":"110 5","pages":"452"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}