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A peer-reviewed journal dedicated to providing high-quality continuing medical education for family physicians and other primary care clinicians. aafp.org/afp Kansas City, KS Joined December 2009-
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NEW BLOG: PCOS Gets a New Name: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)—Lilian White, MD bit.ly/3QmSP8h #AFPJournal #AFPBlog
Skin and soft tissue infections are often seen in the outpatient and inpatient settings, with increased incidence in summer months. Abscesses and cellulitis account for approximately 60% of infections, and most are treated in the ambulatory setting: bit.ly/3Rz48KY
Measles, mumps, rubella coverage among kindergartners has fallen from 95% in 2019–2020 to 92.5% in 2024–2025. Coverage with the combined seven-vaccine series by age 24 months has also declined in recent years. Learn more: bit.ly/49woKJT
Have you taken the CME Quiz for the May issue? It is worth 11 credits: bit.ly/4nZZDFd #FamilyMedicine #AFPJournal
Recurrence of cellulitis is common, occurring in as many as 29% of cases. Risk factors for recurrence include lymphedema, dependent lower extremity edema, and malignancy. Listen to Part 1 of the May AFP Podcast to learn more: bit.ly/3PSGFDR
Family physicians are positioned to provide long-term care for patients seeking surgical attention for obesity and obesity-related complications, highlighting the importance of education regarding associated acute, subacute, and chronic complications: bit.ly/4e5x71A
NEW BLOG: FDA's Flavored e-Cigarette Approval: A Policy Reversal With Unresolved Risks—Michael C. Harding, MD, MPH bit.ly/4a00MXB #AFPBlog
Hypertension affects approximately 46% to 48% of US adults, with severe blood pressure elevations (180/110–120 mm Hg or higher) observed in more than 13% of individuals with preexisting hypertension. Listen to Part 1 of the May AFP Podcast to learn more: bit.ly/3PSGFDR
GP Evidence (bit.ly/4dsHH2z) is a free website designed primarily for family physicians. It provides useful information to support person-centered care in a way that is both appropriate and flexible for a particular person and context. Learn more: bit.ly/49jwaA8
Botulinum toxin injection has been the most commonly performed minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in the United States for more than 20 years. It is a common entry procedure for clinicians considering aesthetic treatments for their practice. Learn more: bit.ly/4dCtvCM
Part 1 of the May AFP Podcast is available! Listen to the entire episode: bit.ly/3PSGFDR #FamilyMedicine #AFPJournal #AFPPodcast
Foot and ankle injections are commonly performed by family physicians for the management of musculoskeletal conditions. Injections can help improve pain, ultimately increasing activity in patients with foot and ankle pain. Learn more: bit.ly/4eYoRl8
NEW BLOG: Management of Foreign Body Ingestion in Children—Lilian White, MD bit.ly/3PQTEpD #AFPBlog
Preventive strategies play a critical role in limiting hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). Since person-to-person transmission is rare, the most effective way to decrease the risk of HPS is to diminish human exposure to infected rodents. Learn more: bit.ly/4dzpRd6
The new issue of AFP is available! Read it now: bit.ly/4wGGYCw #FamilyMedicine #AFPJournal
NEW BLOG: Effectiveness of Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir for COVID-19 in the Postpandemic Era—Kenny Lin, MD, MPH bit.ly/4u6MBIb #AFPJournal #AFPBlog
Have you taken the CME Quiz for the April issue? It is worth 11 credits: bit.ly/4wi0OUd #FamilyMedicine #AFPJournal
Part 2 of the April AFP Podcast is available! Listen to the entire episode: bit.ly/3SjRz1y #FamilyMedicine #AFPJournal #AFPPodcast
Dr. Llewellyn Mensah, MD, and Dr. Vikash Pernenkil, MD, share a day in the life of a family physician. Learn more: bit.ly/41BfyiZ #FamilyMedicine #AFPJournal
Students and residents: tomorrow is your last opportunity to enter the 2026 AFP Photo Contest! Share your photo and complete the entry form by 5 PM CT on Friday, May 8, for a chance to win. Find more information here: bit.ly/3oGAULH
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