Speaker(s): 

Ghazal Ghafari, DO, Resident, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Lindsey Burton, MD, Resident, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Zachary Hoffer, MD, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Identify key oral bacterial and fungal species associated with increased pancreatic cancer risk. 

• Summarize the sequencing methods and microbial risk score used to assess these associations. 

• Evaluate the association between caffeinated coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea intake with long‑term risk of dementia and cognitive decline as reported in two large U.S. prospective cohort studies (NHS and HPFS).

• Analyze the study’s methodology, key findings, and limitations to determine how moderate caffeinated beverage intake may influence subjective and objective cognitive outcomes across decades of follow‑up.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Zachary Hoffer, MD PhD and Jeffrey Prichard, DO have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None.