Editor's Message

The physician's voice

...

From the President's Desk

8–9
Download

A call to serve

...

Review Articles

10–15
Download

2022 adult immunization schedule updates

Each year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases the adult vaccine schedule. The 2022 adult vaccine schedule has several changes which will be discussed in the following manuscript. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices reviews the preliminary sche...
16–26
Download

Low-back pain in adolescents with an osteopathic component

Low-back pain (LBP) is a common symptom presenting in adolescents. Most back pain in adolescents is benign and musculoskeletal in nature, due to trauma or congenital anomalies. Other less common causes include infection, inflammatory conditions or neoplasm. A comprehensive history and ph...
27–34
Download

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an uncommon neurological pathology frequently initially discovered by primary care providers in their workup of new focal neurological deficits. Many cases go undiagnosed for years despite multiple flares, with risk of cumulative disability. Early treatment is ...
35–40
Download

The impact of climate change on our patients’ health and the family physician’s role

Climate change continues to have a detrimental effect on the overall health of people globally. The average yearly temperature has continually risen since the late 19th century and is projected to continue rising for decades ahead. Increased temperature has been linked to decreased sleep...

Clinical Images

41–43
Download

Persistent red eye in a patient with IgA nephropathy

...

Patient Education Handout(s)

Low-back pain in adolescents

...