There is nothing that evokes such an emotional response as the illness and near death of a patient or loved one, and certainly illness in our practices’ families and children are times when we reach deep to understand and help our practice families cope. Children are a special case, as their lives...
Editor's Message
From the President's Desk
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Legacy in the Making
Leading Engagement, Relationships, and Growth to Achieve New Heights for ACOFP
Greetings! As the newly installed president of the ACOFP, I am honored to share my greetings with you as we look forward to an exciting year filled with unlimited potential! It is with great pride that I take on this responsibility, and I am excited to work with you all toward achieving our c...
Review Articles
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Context: Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a complex pain syndrome that affects 15%–30% of people of childbearing age (~10–20 million, US). Etiologies range from musculoskeletal conditions and visceral disease to neurological and psychological disorders. The interplay of many systems and disord...
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Difficult doctor-patient relationships are a recognized aspect of modern healthcare, but the actual incidence, risk factors, ethical issues, and management strategies are less well-known. The author queried PubMed, ScienceDirect, and the Education Resources Information Center. The inclus...
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Shoulder pain and shoulder disorders are commonly seen in the primary care setting. While many of these disorders can be managed by the primary care physician, some may pose a diagnostic dilemma. This article will review 10 common shoulder disorders, evaluating when conservative manageme...
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease that primarily affects women and people of Hispanic, African, and Asian descent. The treatment goals are similar to other autoimmune diseases: preventing progressive damage to organs and decreasing disease activity to...
Brief Reports
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Combating Poor Mental Health in Emergency Responders
Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act
Suicide rates are alarmingly higher among emergency responders than the general public, and it is estimated that 30% of first responders develop behavioral health conditions compared with 20% in the general population. Emergency responders experience their share of work-related stresses,...
Clinical Images
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This article was designed to be viewed and distributed as a PDF. Please download the PDF to view. CASE PRESENTATION A 24-year-old- healthy male soldier presented with a chief complaint of a rash that he first noticed 2–3 days prior. The lesions were noticed first ...
Patient Education Handout(s)
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This article was designed to be viewed and distributed as a PDF. Please download the PDF for easiest reading. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach contents backflow into the esophagus, such as regurgitation of stomach acid along wi...
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This article was designed to be viewed and distributed as a PDF. Please download the PDF for easiest reading. WHAT IS ADVANCED MATERNAL AGE Advanced maternal age (AMA) is the medical term to describe a woman who is pregnant over the age of 35. 1 Man...
ACOFP Awards
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This article was designed to be viewed and distributed as a PDF. Please download the PDF to view. ...