Objective. To assess selected adverse events of antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults 65 years old or older. Antidepressants included in this review, as determined by expert opinion, are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs),...
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Adverse Effects of First-line Pharmacologic Treatments of Major Depression in Older Adults
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Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with hip, knee or hip and knee osteoarthritis: a mixed methods review
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Chronic peripheral joint pain due to osteoarthritis (OA) is extremely prevalent and a major cause of physical dysfunction and psychosocial distress. Exercise is recommended to reduce joint pain and improve physical function, but the effect of exercise on psychosocial function...
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Treatment of Superficial Vein Thrombosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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The optimal first line treatment for patients with isolated superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) of the lower extremity is unknown.
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This article reports estimates of the rate of venous thromboembolic complications among patients with SVT according to ...
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Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
American Academy of Pediatrics Preventative Care Priodicity Guideline.
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Gen-Equip: Genetics Education for Primary Care
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The partners in this project currently work in six different European countries. We have partners with expertise in primary care practice, genetics and adult education, as well as a patient support organisation. The project was originally designed by Professor Heather Skirton,...
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Medical Marijuana Overview: Patient Care Considerations for all Primary Care Physicians
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- Recognize the difference between recommending and prescribing medication in regard to medical marijuana
- Summarize components of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Rules and Regulations in regard to patient licensing and physician recommendations
- Recognize...
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Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Women: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Clinical Outcomes
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Urinary incontinence (UI), a common malady in women, most often is classified as stress, urgency, or mixed.
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To compare the effectiveness of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions to improve or cure stress, urgency, or mixed UI in nonpregnant ...
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Aspirin for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Weighing Up the Evidence
Aspirin is one of the most universally recognized and commonly prescribed medications worldwide. It is estimated that 48.7 million U.S. adults are taking aspirin for cardiovascular disease prevention; the majority (~73%) for primary prevention. The benefit of aspirin for secondary prevention of...
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Reducing Risk for Patients on Long-Term Opioids
Safer prescribing of opioids: algorithm for managing patients already receiving long-term opioids.
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Pain and Opioid Management in Primary Care
Oklahoma ranked 5th nationally in rates of opioid prescribing in 2016, with 97.9 opioid prescriptions per 100 people. Opioids account for the majority of prescription drug-related overdose deaths. Despite recent declines, deaths from opioids remain common.
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