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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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Substance Use Disorder Screening in Adolescent Patients in Primary Care: Findings, Challenges, Lessons Learned [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study period for urban locations: Oct 2–Dec 29, 2023; for the rural location: Nov 1, 2023–Jan 31, 2024. Providers were alerted of positive screens by rooming staff to either assess further or refer to our Pediatric SUD Clinic to manage. Intervention: The CRAFFT tool was self-administered during rooming.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 3: Pharmacologic management of agitated children

PEMBlog

When we think of managing agitated patients we think of medicines – but that shouldn’t be our first option. This podcast episode hosted by Brad Sobolewski ( @PEMTweets ) and co-authored by Dennis Ren ( @DennisRenMD ) is all about age-appropriate pharmacologic management strategies for agitated children. Acad Pediatr. 2023.03.005.

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3 Ways AI Can Detect Vital Signs From Your Face

The Medical Futurist

Recently, a new trend has emerged where artificial intelligence (AI)-based apps are detecting vital signs as well as possible illness indicators from patients’ faces alone. FaceHeart also received FDA approval for the heart rate component in 2023. Is the face the future of vital signs analysis?

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 5: Management of the child with mental health problems who is boarded in the ED

PEMBlog

This episode is a co-production of the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center whose mission is to minimize morbidity and mortality of acutely ill and injured children across the emergency continuum. Pediatrics March 2023; 151 (3): e2022057383. 10.1542/peds.2022-057383 West J Emerg Med.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 4: Safe prehospital transport of the agitated child

PEMBlog

Describe the role of medical control in determining destination and goals of safe transport This episode is a co-production of the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center whose mission is to minimize morbidity and mortality of acutely ill and injured children across the emergency continuum.

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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Barton Associates

There’s a lot that goes into running a healthcare facility , from managing patient care to ensuring adequate coverage around the clock. Relying solely on permanent staff can lead to periods of over- or under-staffing, as patient volumes fluctuate due to various factors: Seasonal illnesses (e.g.,