Journal of general internal medicine
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Caregivers experiencing depression or caring for people experiencing depression are at risk of high burden. This systematic review examined the effect of non-pharmacological interventions for caregivers that (a) target improving caregivers' depressive symptoms, (b) help caregivers manage the depressive symptoms of the person for whom they provide care, or (c) both (a) and (b). ⋯ Non-pharmacological interventions are associated with improvement of depression and anxiety in caregivers, particularly in the short term. The main recommendation for future interventions is to include the self-management skills taking action, problem-solving, and decision-making. Enhancing the effect of these interventions will need to be the focus of future studies, particularly examining the impact of booster sessions. More research is needed on non-dementia caregiving and dyadic approaches.
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Review Meta Analysis
Association of Back Pain with Mortality: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Cohort Studies.
Back pain is the most common cause of disability worldwide. While disability generally is associated with greater mortality, the association between back pain and mortality is unclear. Our objective was to examine whether back pain is associated with increased mortality risk and whether this association varies by age, sex, and back pain severity. ⋯ Back pain was associated with a modest increase in all-cause mortality among women and those with more severe back pain.
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia in patients with stroke history. However, the association between AF and cognitive impairment in broader populations is less clear. ⋯ AF increases the risk of cognitive impairment, all-cause dementia, vascular dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. Future studies should employ interventions that may delay or even prevent cognitive decline in AF patients.
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Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Ultra-Long-Acting, Long-Acting, Intermediate-Acting, and Biosimilar Insulins for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: a Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
Increasing availability of competing biosimilar alternatives makes it challenging to make treatment decisions. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the comparative efficacy and safety of ultra-long-/long-/intermediate-acting insulin products and biosimilar insulin compared to human/animal insulin in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). ⋯ CRD42017077051.
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Medical Procedure Services in Internal Medicine Residencies in the US: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The number of procedures performed by internal medicine residents in the United States (US) is declining. An increasing proportion of residents do not feel confident performing essential invasive bedside procedures and, upon graduation, desire additional training. Several residency programs have utilized the medical procedure service (MPS) to address this issue. We aim to summarize the current state of evidence by systematically evaluating the effect of the MPS on resident education, comfort, and training, as well as patient safety and procedural outcomes in the US. ⋯ There are a limited number of published studies on MPS supervised by a board-certified physician in US internal medicine residencies. Procedures performed by MPS are generally successfully completed and safe. MPS benefits internal medicine residents training by improving competency, comfort, and confidence.