Along with the ACOFP Board of Governors and Past Presidents, I would like to recognize the important work and years of dedication of our recently-retired Executive Director, Peter Schmelzer, MBA, CAE. Pete’s accomplishments include winning the American Osteopathic Association’s Bob E. Jo...
From the President's Desk
Review Articles
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major cause of chronic liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma and cirrhosis with at least 185 million people infected worldwide, causing 399,000 deaths annually. HCV is transmitted through blood or body fluids. Transmission most commonly occurs thr...
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Chronic abdominal pain (CAP) has become a common diagnosis in the primary care setting. It is characterized by intermittent abdominal pain lasting for at least six months. The list of causes in the differential diagnosis is extensive. The costs associated with diagnostic workup is an exp...
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Skin and soft tissue Infections (SSTIs) encompass a broad range of pathologies and represent a significant reason for outpatient visits. It is important to distinguish between complicated and uncomplicated SSTIs, which differ in terms of its presentation, severity, and treatment options....
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The key to successful wound care lies in the provider’s ability to accurately identify etiology of the wounds and recognize factors that may contribute to their chronicity. Some of the most commonly encountered and clinically significant barriers include macro- or micro-angiopathic disea...
Brief Reports
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Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder affecting 36,000 – 60,000 Americans. This article reviews the incidence, presentation, immune system markers and various treatment options for this illness. Family physicians must be aware of this disorder as they may be the first health profes...