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Mindfulness-Based and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies: A Qualitative Study on What Helps Opioid-Treated Chronic Low Back Pain [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

The present study reports on the findings from one-year follow-up qualitative data collected to better understand the interventions’ effects. Outcome Measures Open-ended scripted questions on the interventions’ impact on pain, function, mental and physical health QoL, and opioid use.

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How Mental Health & SUD Bias Impact ED Physical Care

Physician's Weekly

Mental health and SUD bias impact the quality of ED care that patients with these conditions receive for physical health concerns, according to research. Embedding a psychiatric registered nurse or SUD counselor can decompress boarding and free physicians to manage medical presentations. Co‑locate behavioral teams.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

A recent study offers recommendations on how to balance weight loss goals and bone health concerns in weight management programs for older adults. If low bone density is present, it’s often treated alongside a weight loss program. Two of the researchers, Kacey Chae, MD , and Kristen M.

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The Power of Words, 16 Years Later

A Country Doctor Writes

The organization now employs a single psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management. These are some examples of conventional doctorspeak and suggested alternatives from the video presentation we watched by Alexander Blount, Ed. Six years later, about 10 years ago, none of them remained. No counseling is offered.

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How to Manage Prediabetes with Food (What Actually Works)

Vida Family Medicine

Being told you have pre-diabetes can feel overwhelming, but there’s good news: food is one of the most powerful tools you can use to manage your blood sugar. In this post, I’ll explain what pre-diabetes really means and how eating balanced meals can support your body in managing blood sugar more effectively. What is Pre-Diabetes?

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Why Is It Important For You To Take Care Of Your Body?

Mesa Family Physician

When you prioritize your physical and mental health, you’re investing in your future well-being and quality of life. The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health Why should you take care of your body and mental health together? Mental Clarity and Cognitive Function Physical health significantly impacts brain function.

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Q&A: What Physicians Need to Know About Cold Drink Heart

Physician's Weekly

The answers will equip physicians with the information they need to help their patients determine if they have CDH and empower them to manage it. We also found it surprising that more than one-third of our respondents noted that cold drinks were particularly likely to incite an AF episode during or following physical exertion.