Should Family Physicians Routinely Screen for Depression and Anxiety Abstract This paper evaluates whether family physicians should implement routine screening for depression and anxiety among all adult patients, including those who do not present with explicit mental health complaints. Depression and anxiety remain among the most prevalent non-communicable conditions
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Sarcopenia Screening For Mortality In Oncology Patients
Sarcopenia Screening For Mortality In Oncology Patients Overview This study evaluated the effectiveness of a sarcopenia screening test in predicting mortality among cancer inpatients. Conducted over five months, 82 patients admitted to an oncology ward in southern Taiwan were assessed and followed for three years. Each participant underwent a comprehensive
Metastatic Melanoma and Follow-Up MRI Scans
Metastatic Melanoma and Follow-Up MRI Scans Metastatic melanoma is an aggressive tumor, which may spread to organs either by local invasion, or lymphatic or hematogenous dissemination. Central Nervous System (CNS), especially the brain, account for up to 50% of metastasis. Skin, lymph nodes, lung, and liver are other commonly involved organs,
