Journal of general internal medicine
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Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis of randomized control trials addressing brief interventions in heavy alcohol drinkers.
To assess the effectiveness of brief interventions in heavy drinkers by analyzing the outcome data and methodologic quality. ⋯ Heavy drinkers who received a brief intervention were twice as likely to moderate their drinking 6 to 12 months after an intervention when compared with heavy drinkers who received no intervention. Brief intervention is a low-cost, effective preventive measure for heavy drinkers in outpatient settings.
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To determine whether patient preferences for the use of coronary revascularization procedures differ between white and black Americans. ⋯ Racial differences in revascularization rates may be due in part to differences in patient preferences. However, preferences were more closely related to questions assessing various aspects of familiarity with the procedure. Patients of all races may benefit from improved communication regarding proposed revascularization. Further research should address this issue in patients contemplating actual revascularization.