Editor's Message

A Welcome from the New Editor

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From the President's Desk

Why Family Medicine Matters Now More Than Ever

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Review Articles

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Considerations for the Guidelines of Chronic Venous Insufficiency in Older Individuals

Chronic venous insufficiency is a common condition categorized by ever-increasing incidence, prevalence, and recurrence, despite treatment. Older individuals (adults 65 years of age and older) are most affected in terms of diagnosis and severity. Guidelines discussed include disease characterization...
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Patient Engagement in Type 2 Diabetes: Are We There Yet?

Objective: Provide clinical recommendations to help patients engage in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) self-careMethods: Review current literature to understand patient engagement (PE) and utilize case examples to demonstrate PE in common scenarios regarding diabetes self-care.Results: T2DM is ...
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Obesity Management in Primary Care

Background: This collaboration from the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) and ACOFP examines obesity management from a primary care perspective.Methods: This joint perspective is based on scientific evidence, clinical experience of the authors, and peer review by OMA and ACOFP leadership. The goal ...

Brief Reports

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Apathetic Hyperthyroidism as an Adverse Effect of Amiodarone for the Treatment of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation for the Primary Care Physician

Amiodarone is the most used anti-arrhythmic drug worldwide.1 Its effectiveness for the treatment of multiple arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia is well documented.2 Older adults, however, are especially prone to adverse drug effects; ...

Clinical Images

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Ingested Foreign Body in a 2-Year-Old Boy

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Patient Education Handout(s)

34-35
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How to Use Your Inhaler

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36-37
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Care Guide for Hygiene of Uncircumcised Boys

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