The 20 Most Frequently Read Articles in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine in 2020, Volumes 1-33, 1988–2020*
| 1. Approach to Leg Edema of Unclear Etiology.22 Evidence-Based Clinical Medicine: https://www.jabfm.org/content/19/2/148 |
| 2. Novel Treatment of Onychomycosis using Over-the-Counter Mentholated Ointment: A Clinical Case Series.23 Original Research: https://www.jabfm.org/content/24/1/69 |
| 3. High-Rising Epiglottis in Children: Should It Cause Concern?24 Brief Report: https://www.jabfm.org/content/20/5/495 |
| 4. Validation of the Insomnia Severity Index in Primary Care.25 Original Research: https://www.jabfm.org/content/26/6/701 |
| 5. When Is Fluid in the Mastoid Cells a Worrisome Finding?26 Brief Report: https://www.jabfm.org/content/26/2/218 |
| 6. Treatment of Acne in Pregnancy.27 Clinical Review: https://www.jabfm.org/content/29/2/254 |
| 7. Glucosamine/Chondroitin and Mortality in a US NHANES Cohort.1 Original Research: https://www.jabfm.org/content/33/6/842 |
| 8. Split Peroneus Brevis Tendon: An Unusual Cause of Ankle Pain and Instability.28 Brief Report: https://www.jabfm.org/content/27/2/297 |
| 9. A Qualitative Study of Depression in Primary Care: Missed Opportunities for Diagnosis and Education.29 Original Research: https://www.jabfm.org/content/20/1/28 |
| 10. Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.30 Brief Report: https://www.jabfm.org/content/22/2/206 |
| 11. Cotton Fever: A Condition Self-Diagnosed by IV. Drug Users.31 Brief Report: https://www.jabfm.org/content/29/2/276 |
| 12. Healthy Lifestyle Habits and Mortality in Overweight and Obese Individuals.32 Original Research: https://www.jabfm.org/content/25/1/9 |
| 13. Socioeconomic Status and Other Factors Associated with Childhood Obesity.33 Original Research: https://www.jabfm.org/content/31/4/514 |
| 14. Left-Sided Leg Edema Of The Elderly: A Common Variant Of The Iliac Compression Syndrome.34 Original Article: https://www.jabfm.org/content/jabfp/6/1/1.full.pdf |
| 15. Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: Pathophysiology and Treatment.35 Clinical Review: https://www.jabfm.org/content/22/5/574 |
| 16. Soil-Related Bacterial and Fungal Infections.36 Clinical Review: https://www.jabfm.org/content/25/5/734 |
| 17. Intersection Syndrome: The Subtle Squeak of an Overused Wrist.37 Brief Report: https://www.jabfm.org/content/30/4/547 |
| 18. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome: An Evidence-Based Update.38 Clinical Review: https://www.jabfm.org/content/28/2/283 |
| 19. Staphylococcus epidermidis in Urine Is Not Always Benign: A Case Report of Pyelonephritis in a Child.39 Brief Report: https://www.jabfm.org/content/28/1/151 |
| 20. Dry Needling in the Management of Musculoskeletal Pain.40 Clinical Review: https://www.jabfm.org/content/23/5/640 |
↵* Content usage statistics for the JABFM, January 2020 through December 2020, HighWire Press. Accessed March 5, 2021. Rankings are updated monthly and based on ‘hits’ received by articles archived on the JABFM website only.