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Intervention Strategies for Management of Comorbid Depression Among Individuals With Hypertension: A Scoping Review [Cardiovascular disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Methods: Following the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines and PRISMA-ScR standards, a comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases, including PUBMED, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, CBM, and CNKI, covering the literature from January 2004 to December 2023.

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Key Facts GPs Should Know About GLP-1 Analogs

Family Medicine Initiative

Yes, one year after stopping the medication, patients regain ½ – â…” of their previous weight loss: What are other clinical benefits? 13 Here is some evidence: From 2004-2020, 8,718 GLP-1 analogs-associated tumors were reported to the FDA. Tirzepatide (15 mg) showed slightly more noticeable effects than Semaglutide (2.4

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Primary care follow-up after Emergency Department discharge for patients with chest pain in Ontario: a scoping review [Cardiovascular disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

According to clinical guidelines, patients discharged with chest pain should follow-up with a medical doctor (MD) within 72 hours. Context: Chest pain is one of the most common Emergency Department (ED) complaints, with ~500,000 ED visits annually in Canada. Results: Among 128 search results, three studies met inclusion criteria.