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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Is a urine dipstick analysis to identify or rule out urinary tract infection (UTI) in febrile infants 2 to 6 months of a...
11/09/2025

Is a urine dipstick analysis to identify or rule out urinary tract infection (UTI) in febrile infants 2 to 6 months of age as accurate as urinalysis? https://bit.ly/3WsdEyH

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Part 2 of the September Revista Médica AFP Podcast is available! Listen now: https://bit.ly/3W83xy0
11/06/2025

Part 2 of the September Revista Médica AFP Podcast is available! Listen now: https://bit.ly/3W83xy0

Does therapeutic anticoagulation decrease mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19? https://bit.ly/4nvq5Vy
11/04/2025

Does therapeutic anticoagulation decrease mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19? https://bit.ly/4nvq5Vy

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NEW BLOG: Hepatitis B Vaccine Dose at Birth Protects Infants Against Lifelong Health Consequences —Kenny Lin, MD, MPH ht...
11/03/2025

NEW BLOG: Hepatitis B Vaccine Dose at Birth Protects Infants Against Lifelong Health Consequences —Kenny Lin, MD, MPH https://bit.ly/43NZ4p2

When a Cat Bite Mimics Cancer: A Reminder to Consider Zoonotic Infections https://bit.ly/48Vvd1s
11/02/2025

When a Cat Bite Mimics Cancer: A Reminder to Consider Zoonotic Infections https://bit.ly/48Vvd1s

Letter to the Editor

Despite the continued shortage of primary care physicians, the graduate medical education system is resistant to change....
10/31/2025

Despite the continued shortage of primary care physicians, the graduate medical education system is resistant to change. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hujJ7e

What are the most effective drugs for providing meaningful pain relief in adults with fibromyalgia?
10/30/2025

What are the most effective drugs for providing meaningful pain relief in adults with fibromyalgia?

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