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

Annals of Family Medicine

Background: Hypertension and depression frequently co-occur, complicating patient management and worsening outcomes. This scoping review aims to systematically map non-pharmacological interventions for managing comorbid hypertension and depression, providing insights into current practices and guiding future research.

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Future Directions in Opioid Prescribing Patterns for Patients with Chronic Pain [Prescribing and pharmacotherapeutics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design: Secondary data analysis of a retrospective cohort from 2017-2023. Results: Trend lines of opioid MME prescribed by providers at each participating clinic were shared at provider meetings. Setting or Dataset: 4 primary care clinics (PCCs) across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Concurrent use increased from 6.3

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Anatomy of a Healthy Plate- Guest Blogger Rebecca Gray

New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

The world of diets and dietary theories is complicated and can be overwhelming. Eating fruit provides excellent health benefits and is part of a healthy plate. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body. Fiber containing foods such as fruits help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories.