News tagged with journal of family practice

SLU doctor warns against St. John's wort for anxiety

In a broad-based review of studies focused on drugs that treat anxiety, a Saint Louis University doctor found no evidence supporting the use of so-called "natural" treatments in combating the effects of anxiety.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Apr 06, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Higher health insurance costs force doctors to talk about money with patients

As health insurers require people to base more treatment decisions on out-of-pocket costs, physicians should learn to talk to patients about money, according to researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Nov 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

ACPM recommends primary care have systems in place for screening and treating depression

The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) supports the recommendations of the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) that primary care providers should screen all adults for depression, and further recommends ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Oct 06, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0