Dementia risk in patients with heart disease and depression.

Unlabelled: The high prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a growing concern for healthcare systems and patients.

Objective: The primary objective of our study was to assess the association of depression and heart disease on the risk of dementias like Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia in patients.

Methods: This retrospective study used electronic health records data that was provided by the HealthVerity™ Marketplace.

Interventions Addressing Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review.

Objectives: The prevalence of cannabis use among pregnant women is increasing in the United States and places mothers and infants at risk of multiple adverse health outcomes. Given the uncertainty expressed by providers regarding how to approach cannabis use during pregnancy and the growing need for a systematic endeavor to curb use in this population, the aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review of interventions focused on reduction in cannabis use during pregnancy.

Methods: We conducted a systematic search of MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and Cochrane Library to identify studies of interventions that target individuals that engaged in cannabis use during pregnancy.

COVID-19 outcomes among adult patients treated with long-term opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain in the USA: a retrospective cohort study.

Objective: Patients treated with long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) are known to have compromised immune systems and respiratory function, both of which make them particularly susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The objective of this study was to assess the risk of developing severe clinical outcomes among COVID-19 non-cancer patients on LTOT, compared with those without LTOT.

Design And Data Sources: A retrospective cohort design using electronic health records in the TriNetX research database.

Partnerships to Care for Our Patients and Communities During COVID-19.

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic forced not only rapid changes in how clinical care and educational programs are delivered but also challenged academic medical centers (AMCs) like never before. The pandemic made clear the need to have coordinated action based on shared data and shared resources to meet the needs of patients, learners, and communities. Family medicine departments across the country have been key partners in AMCs' responses.

Concurrent infection of intestinal parasites and among school-age children in Central Ethiopia.

Background: Coinfection of multiple intestinal microbial pathogens plays an important role in individuals harboring these organisms. However, data on magnitude and risk factors are scarce from resource limited settings.

Objective: We examined the prevalence and associated risk factors of intestinal parasites and co-infection among young Ethiopian school children.