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Latinos in the USA are 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) than non-Latino Whites. This systematic review aims to summarize current understanding of the perceptions, knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes about ADRD and brain health of Latinos to inform public health efforts addressing disparities. Searches were completed across six databases (Medline, PsycINFO, WoS, LILACS, ProQUEST, and CINAHL). Studies were required to capture attitudes and/or knowledge of ADRD or brain health among US-based Latino adults who were not cognitively impaired and were not caregivers or healthcare providers. Results were synthesized narratively. A total of 5528 unique records were identified. Following de-duplication and screening, 24 articles met the inclusion criteria for this review. Overall, knowledge about brain health and ADRD among Latinos is quite mixed. A consistent finding was that participants recognized memory loss as a symptom of cognitive impairment, but demonstrated limited recognition of other signs of impairment. The studies also highlighted variable knowledge of protective factors for maintaining brain health. Opportunities exist to increase knowledge of ADRD signs and symptoms, and awareness of risk and protective factors. Given the heterogeneity of Latinos in the USA, more research is warranted to better elucidate nuances in conceptualizations of brain health and aging among diverse Latino subgroups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article describes modifications to the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) Use-Dilution Methods (UDMs) 955.15 and 964.02. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the AOAC work closely on UDMs to support the registration of antimicrobial products that claim to control microorganisms that threaten human health. A maximum mean log density value of 7.0 was proposed as a validity requirement for 955.15 and 964.02 to help improve the reliability of the method.

Presents topics involving the efficacy testing of disinfectants published in "General Referee Reports" section of "Journal of AOAC International." Discussion on the responsibility of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Pesticide Programs to regulate antimicrobial products used to treat and decontaminate inanimate surfaces; Initiation of research to evaluate and improve efficacy test methods for sporicides in response to anthrax attacks; Development and comparative testing of the AOAC Sporicidal Activity Test.

Objective The purpose of this study is to provide a nationally representative estimate of the rates of depression and depression treatment, and to explore factors associated with receipt of depression treatment, among older home health services users. Methods Older home health services users (n = 1666) were selected from 2008 to 2013 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. Depression was measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-2. Depression treatment included antidepressants use and receipt of mental health counseling or psychotherapy. Logistic regression was used to examine the association of individual characteristics and receipt of depression treatment. Results Current depression affected 23% of older home health services users. Less than 40% of those who screened positive for depression reported receiving depression treatment. Among those who received treatment, virtually all (99.8%) reported receiving antidepressants and only 9.5% reported receiving psychotherapy. Among older home health services users with current depression, older age and non-Hispanic black race were associated with lower odds of receiving depression treatment whereas having cognitive impairment was positively associated with receiving depression treatment. Conclusion Depression affects a substantial proportion of older home health services users and is undertreated. Home health services settings may be important platforms to improve depression care among older adults. Future research is needed to develop optimal strategies for integrating depression assessment and treatment in home health services settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]