Physician Filmmaker Documents More Than Patient Records
Physician and filmmaker Leo Lopez III, M.D., found himself on a family medicine career path after his own experience as a patient. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 2, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Unhealthy Habits Start at Young Age With Added Sugars
About 61% of infants and 98% of toddlers consumed added sugars on any given day, according to a recent study published online in theJournal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 27, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
CDC Reports Mixed Progress Fighting Antibiotic Resistance
According to a newly released CDC report, on average, someone in the United States develops an antibiotic-resistant infection every 11 seconds, and every 15 minutes, someone dies from such an infection. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 26, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Tools Ready for Those Considering Primary Care First
The Primary Care First program is structurally sound and directionally appropriate, but it isn ' t for everyone. The Academy has developed tools to help members decide whether to apply. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 26, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Small-town FP Takes on National, Global Leadership Roles
David Barbe, M.D., M.H.A., has practiced in his rural hometown his entire career, but his leadership path led to national and global roles. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 25, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Trump'Absolutely Heard Us' on Vaping, Says AAFP President
At the White House Nov. 22, AAFP President Gary LeRoy, M.D., joined a coalition of physician and health groups to call on President Trump to finalize a promised ban on nontobacco-flavored e-cigarette products. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 23, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Tackling Patients' Social Needs May Reduce Clinician Burnout
New research has found that when patients ' social needs are adequately addressed, primary care clinicians may experience less burnout. Having social needs resources on site or nearby and having specialized staff in the clinic appeared to serve as an effective buffer to clinician burnout. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 20, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. Adults Hits All-time Low
Cigarette smoking among U.S. adults reached an all-time low of 13.7% in 2018, according to a new report from the CDC. Even so, says one FP expert, there ' s still " much to do. " (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 20, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Should Fewer FPs Providing Hospital Care Cause Concern?
New research from the Robert Graham Center for Policy Studies in Family Medicine and Primary Care explores the declining presence of family physicians in hospital-based care. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 19, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Study: What Do Long-term Rural Preceptors Need to Succeed?
In a recent study, Alabama-based researchers sought to understand the kind of support rural preceptors need to teach medical students in an eight-month longitudinal rural curriculum. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 19, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Measles Infection Weakens Global Immune Defenses, Say Studies
Recently published research shows the degree to which measles infection can adversely affect a person ' s immune system, a condition that can last for months or even years. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 19, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
FP Leads Residents in Care for Homeless Patients
Debra Rothenberg, M.D., Ph.D., helped develop a program that aims to improve care for people experiencing homelessness while also training students and residents to care for vulnerable populations. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 18, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Parental Leave in Family Medicine Residencies Varies Widely
Parental leave policies and practices vary considerably among family medicine residency programs across the United States, according to a new study. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 15, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Erica Swegler, M.D., Runs for AAFP President-elect
The Texas AFP announces the candidacy of Erica Swegler, M.D., of Austin, for AAFP president-elect. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 14, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Adds New Livestream Platform CME Options
The AAFP is offering a new livestreaming CME format for two upcoming musculoskeletal and sports care and two adult medicine courses. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - November 13, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
