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Approximately one-third of the public believes alcohol is heart-healthy

One-Third of People Believe Alcohol Is Heart-Healthy

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Those perceiving alcohol as heart-healthy drink substantially more alcohol
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

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Individualization of treatment plans crucial, as well as communication with patients, caregivers
Removal of waste

Sleeping on Side May Be More Efficient for ‘Clearing Brain’

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Rat model finding awaits testing in humans
A telephone-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy intervention is superior to nondirective supportive therapy for older adults with generalized anxiety disorder

Phone-Delivered CBT Beneficial for Seniors With Anxiety

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Significant decline in worry severity and in GAD symptoms, depression at four-month follow-up
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

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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

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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

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Microbes still adhering to endoscopes, even after multi-step disinfection protocols followed
Cardiac rehabilitation programs are considered a key part of recovering from acute myocardial infarction -- but only a small minority of patients ever attend one

Cardiac Rehab Participation Too Low Among Acute MI Survivors

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Findings imply that referral isn't enough
Pericoital application of tenofovir gel may substantially cut women's risk of contracting herpes simplex virus type 2

Tenofovir Gel Could Help Prevent Genital Herpes Simplex

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Pericoital application of tenofovir gel linked to reduced risk of HSV-2 infection
Chemotherapy at the start of androgen-deprivation therapy can extend the lives of men with metastatic prostate cancer

New Rx Strategy May Up Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer

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Adding chemotherapy to hormone therapy added 14 months to patients' lives in study