This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on sexually transmitted disease and related issues, including chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, human papillomavirus, and syphilis. New research may affect the interpretation and...
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Screening for Breast Cancer in Average-Risk Women: A Guidance Statement From the American College of Physicians
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The purpose of this guidance statement is to provide advice to clinicians on breast cancer screening in average-risk women based on a review of existing guidelines and the evidence they include.
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This guidance statement is derived from an appraisal of...
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Vitamin D and diabetic foot ulcer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
We aimed to evaluate the association between vitamin D deficiency and diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) in patients with diabetes. Pubmed, EMBASE, BIOSIS, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Knowledge, last updated in July 2018, were searched. We assessed eligible studies for the association between...
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Psyllium fiber improves glycemic control proportional to loss of glycemic control: a meta-analysis of data in euglycemic subjects, patients at risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and patients being treated for type 2 diabetes mellitus
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A number of health benefits are associated with intake of soluble, viscous, gel-forming fibers, including reduced serum cholesterol and the attenuation of postprandial glucose excursions.
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We assess the effects of psyllium, which is a soluble, gel-...
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Hepatitis (and Other Liver Diseases)
This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on hepatitis and other liver disease and related issues, including cirrhosis, chronic liver failure, hemochromatosis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, jaundice, and nonalcoholic fatty...
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Adverse Effects of First-line Pharmacologic Treatments of Major Depression in Older Adults
Objective. To assess selected adverse events of antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults 65 years old or older. Antidepressants included in this review, as determined by expert opinion, are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs),...
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Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with hip, knee or hip and knee osteoarthritis: a mixed methods review
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Chronic peripheral joint pain due to osteoarthritis (OA) is extremely prevalent and a major cause of physical dysfunction and psychosocial distress. Exercise is recommended to reduce joint pain and improve physical function, but the effect of exercise on psychosocial function...
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Treatment of Superficial Vein Thrombosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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The optimal first line treatment for patients with isolated superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) of the lower extremity is unknown.
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This article reports estimates of the rate of venous thromboembolic complications among patients with SVT according to ...
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Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
American Academy of Pediatrics Preventative Care Priodicity Guideline.
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Gen-Equip: Genetics Education for Primary Care
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The partners in this project currently work in six different European countries. We have partners with expertise in primary care practice, genetics and adult education, as well as a patient support organisation. The project was originally designed by Professor Heather Skirton,...
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