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Coffee Habits Linked to Odds of Mild Cognitive Impairment

Higher risk for older individuals who never or rarely consume coffee, and those who increased amount
Web-based or CD programs could reduce drinking slightly among adults and college students in the short term

E-Interventions Lack Sustained Efficacy in Alcohol Misuse

Insufficient evidence in support of electronic interventions in measures of alcohol misuse
Approximately one-third of the public believes alcohol is heart-healthy

One-Third of People Believe Alcohol Is Heart-Healthy

Those perceiving alcohol as heart-healthy drink substantially more alcohol
Primary care providers can improve the productivity of face-to-face visits with patients by identifying activities that can be delegated to another team member or performed using a different modality

How Do We Optimize Time With Patients in Primary Care?

Some activities may be delegated or accomplished outside of the visit using a different modality
Use of legal appearance- and performance-enhancing drugs is increasing among men

APA: Use of Legal Performance-Enhancing Drugs Up Among Men

Forty percent of men report increase in use of supplements; 29 percent concerned about use
Guidelines have been developed for the management of pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis at the primary care level. The guidelines were published as a state-of-the-art review article online Aug. 3 in Pediatrics.

Guidelines Provided for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management

Individualization of treatment plans crucial, as well as communication with patients, caregivers
Stroke victims still aren't getting treated soon enough

More Progress Needed to Get Stroke Patients Rapid Care

Researchers find transport time to specialized center sometimes longer than two hours
A hepatitis C virus screening program diagnosed chronic HCV infection in 4.2 percent of baby boomers tested

Chronic HCV Diagnosed in 4.2 Percent of Inpatient Cohort

More than 80 percent received follow-up care; cohort was composed of baby boomers
Although weight-loss surgery may produce initial dramatic weight loss and improve type 2 diabetes

Bariatric Surgery Benefits May Fade With Time

Little is known about the long-term effects of bariatric procedures
Despite adherence to current U.S. reprocessing guidelines

Current Cleaning Protocols Not Enough for Endoscopes

Microbes still adhering to endoscopes, even after multi-step disinfection protocols followed