American Family Physician

American Family Physician AFP is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to providing high-quality continuing medical education for family physicians and other primary care clinicians.

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Patients with premature ovarian insufficiency should generally undergo annual blood pressure measurement, hyperlipidemia...
07/30/2026

Patients with premature ovarian insufficiency should generally undergo annual blood pressure measurement, hyperlipidemia screening every 5 years, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry every 1 to 3 years. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xdIvPV

Eye redness indicates inflammation and can result from conditions ranging from benign to vision-threatening, such as con...
07/27/2026

Eye redness indicates inflammation and can result from conditions ranging from benign to vision-threatening, such as conjunctivitis, scleritis, keratitis, uveitis, endophthalmitis, and acute angle-closure glaucoma. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vOiky9

Longer and more intense wildfire seasons driven by climate change now expose 2.18 billion people worldwide each year to ...
07/23/2026

Longer and more intense wildfire seasons driven by climate change now expose 2.18 billion people worldwide each year to smoke from wildfires, which is a major source of air pollutants such as fine particulate matter (ie, particles less than 2.5 microns in diameter). Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ThOzrV

NEW BLOG: Reducing Unnecessary Phototherapy for Jaundice in Newborns—Kenny Lin, MD, MPH https://bit.ly/4yHNJ87
07/22/2026

NEW BLOG: Reducing Unnecessary Phototherapy for Jaundice in Newborns—Kenny Lin, MD, MPH https://bit.ly/4yHNJ87

Based on expert opinion, the American Cancer Society, American Academy of Dermatology, and Skin Cancer Foundation recomm...
07/21/2026

Based on expert opinion, the American Cancer Society, American Academy of Dermatology, and Skin Cancer Foundation recommend monthly skin self-examination and evaluation by a physician if suspicious lesions are found. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fo0kFX

Part 1 of the July AFP Podcast is available! Listen to the entire episode: https://bit.ly/4vDhuEi
07/18/2026

Part 1 of the July AFP Podcast is available! Listen to the entire episode: https://bit.ly/4vDhuEi

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