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Prevailing evidence suggests that light alcohol consumption can lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). A 2014 scientific review23 published in the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Protection highlighted some lingering questions, including the impact of beverage type — beer, red wine, or hard liquor — on CVD risk reduction. Conversely, the American College of Cardiology recently highlighted results from a meta-analysis showing that regular, moderate, alcohol consumption can lead to an 8% increase in the risk for atrial fibrillation (AF) for every drink consumed per day,3 contrary to the perception of moderate intake as cardioprotective. Aleksandr Voskoboinik, MBBS, of the Alfred Heart Centre and the University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia, and colleagues reviewed the epidemiology and pathophysiology of AF, concluding that cardioprotective benefits don’t apply to patients with AF.4

Antibiotics, Antimicrobial Resistance, News

Aortic, Mitral Regurgitation Risk Increased With Fluoroquinolone Use

September 20, 2019

Risk significantly increased for current use and recent use, but not past use within 61 to 365 days

GI Illness

What Role Does Bariatric Surgery Play in Altering the Gut Microbiome?

By

Suzanne Bujara

September 17, 2019

Researchers are still elucidating how weight loss after bariatric surgery affects the gut microbiome and overall health.

Standard infection control precautions consist of appropriate hand hygiene and the use of gloves, gown, mask and eye protection or face shield. Clinicians should wash hands for a minimum of 10-15 seconds at the beginning and end of each shift, before and after each patient, before and after wearing gloves, prior to invasive procedures, after potential contact with microorganisms and whenever soiled.

Prevention

Improving Hand Hygiene Adherence in Low-Resource Settings

By

Bradley van Paridon

September 10, 2019

Data published in JAMA Network Open suggest that the tools for the collection and rapid visualization of hand hygiene adherence data are viable in low-resource settings.

Prevention

Some Cities in Texas Susceptible to Measles Outbreaks

August 27, 2019

Some cities in Texas are susceptible to measles outbreaks.

GI Illness

Preventing Persistent Norovirus Outbreaks: Lessons From a Nebraska Event Center

By

Sweta Gupta

August 21, 2019

A comprehensive prevention strategy that attempts to address all possible routes of norovirus transmission and a strict ill employee exclusion policy are key to halting successive norovirus outbreaks.

Practice Management

ACP Releases Policy Statement on DOI, COI Management for Clinical Guideline Development

By

Brandon May

August 20, 2019

The American College of Physicians endorses the necessity of a comprehensive process for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest to ensure the integrity of clinical guidelines and guidance statements.