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

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Depression is a common disease in general practice, leading to an increased cardiovascular risk. The majority of patients with depression is treated by their General Practicioner (GP). In the Netherlands GPs are also responsible for cardiovascular risk management (CVRM), for which a guideline is made.

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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Provincial administrative claims data was obtained from the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Physicians in these practices had lower median cost of OHIP billings, likely due to smaller patient volumes. There was a higher rate of referrals to dermatology, surgery, and family practice from boutique clinics.

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Digital Skin Care: Top 8 Dermatology Apps

The Medical Futurist

The company works closely with a continuously growing number of insurance companies in Italy, Germany, the Czech Republic, the UK, in the Netherlands among others, as well as with companies offering this service to their employees. It’s complete in its descriptions and treatments which can also be used by medical professionals of all types.

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