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Cardiovascular risk management of patients with depression in Dutch general practices [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

In the Netherlands GPs are also responsible for cardiovascular risk management (CVRM), for which a guideline is made. Objective: To investigate whether the cardiovascular risk management of Dutch GPs differs in patients with and without depression. Outcome Measures: Registration of cardiovascular risk management.

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Associations between tapering or discontinuing opioids and subsequent pain-related primary care visits [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

Dataset: Administrative data from the Optum Labs Data Warehouse 2015-2019 that contains de-identified medical and pharmacy claims and eligibility information for commercial and Medicare Advantage enrollees in the US. Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

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An Additional Physician from Leading Sarasota Cardiology Practice to Now Offer the Hybrid Choice™ Concierge Program from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

Managing heart health often requires a level of trust between a doctor and patient, something can take time to build. About Evan Caruso, MD, FACC Dr. Evan Caruso obtained his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2015. This special program allows for that time,” says Dr. Caruso.

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Natural History of Asymptomatic Renal Stones Before RC

Physician's Weekly

Larger stones correlated with stone-related AEs ( P = 0.03). Investigators concluded that observation was an effective approach for managing preoperative asymptomatic renal stones in patients with RC and UD, with most stones passing spontaneously and minimal AEs post- surgery.

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Stress management interventions may help individual health care workers for at least a year

Medical Xpress

Findings from a Cochrane review of the latest available evidence build on the conclusions of a previous review in 2015 that found low-quality evidence that interventions such as cognitive behavioral training (CBT), and mental and physical relaxation, were better than none.

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Hypertensive Crisis with Dr. Travis Huffman

Louisville Lectures

Travis Huffman gives a quick overview of Hypertensive Crisis, Hypertensive Urgency vs. Hypertensive Emergency and management of both Markedly elevated BP and HTN Emergency/Crisis. Disclaimers ©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org For more information, see our citation page.

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Hemophilia in the 21st Century with Dr. Vivek R. Sharma

Louisville Lectures

He then discusses management throughout the years and finally the remaining challenges. Disclaimers ©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org Sharma presents "Hemophilia in the 21st Century: Current Practice and Future Directions" by first discussing the history of hemophilia. Sharma, M.D. For more information, see our citation page.