Factors Influencing Smoking Cessation Can Assist in Intervention Strategies
A survey was administered to former adult smokers in order to identify ways to more effectively target smoking cessation in current smokers.
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Rates of Lung Cancer Screening Discussions Low Between Physicians and Patients
The rate of discussions between physicians and patients regarding lung cancer screenings is very low.
Promoting Smoking Cessation in Individuals With Schizophrenia
Researchers found data to support the benefits of proactively helping patients with schizophrenia quit smoking, including the idea to try to create a substitute that would give patients the benefits that they find by self-medicating with cigarettes, but without the unhealthy adverse effects.
AUA: Marijuana Tied to Increased Risk for LUTS Medications in BPH
Marijuana use also linked to worse overall semen parameters due to induction of oxidative stress.
Microbial Toxins Found in Electronic Cigarette Products
Electronic cigarette (EC) products may be contaminated with microbial toxins.
Cigarette Smoking Increases MS Severity Despite Smoke Load, Smoking Cessation
Cigarette smoking is associated with more severe multiple sclerosis disease course with lower lifetime cigarette smoking load and smoking cessation having no significant effect on disease severity.
FDA Approves Device That Allows for Reassessment of Lung Transplant Suitability
With Xvivo Perfusion System, surgeons can reassess lungs originally considered unsuitable for transplant.
Ginseng Nonsuperior to Placebo in Improving Quality of Life in COPD
Ginseng is nonsuperior to placebo for improving health-related quality of life in patients with stable symptomatic COPD.
Four Million New Peds Asthma Cases Attributed to NO2 Annually
Burden of new pediatric asthma cases accounts for 13% of global incidence.
CDC: TB Incidence Declined Slightly in United States in 2017
Number of cases, disease incidence decreased globally, but more progress needed to meet targets.
FDA Reports Cases of Seizures Among Young Vapers
Agency review revealed 35 reported cases of seizures following use of e-cigarettes since 2010.
Sex Hormone Levels May Impact Development of Asthma
Genetic evidence shows elevated SHBG levels may protect against asthma, mostly in females.
Discharge, Interhospital Transfer Varies With Insurance Status
Uninsured patients more likely to be discharged, transferred vs privately insured patients.
CDC: 2017 to 2018 Saw Increase in Enterovirus D68 Detection
Based on active surveillance data of acute respiratory illness, enterovirus D68 was detected in 0.8% of patients in 2017 and in 13.9% in 2018.
Dietary Fatty Acid Intake Linked to Pediatric Asthma Morbidity
Omega fatty acid intake also modifies effect of indoor PM exposure on respiratory symptoms
Smoking Seems Not to Be Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
No increased risk for dementia observed when adjusting for risk of death without dementia.
ED Visits in Colorado More Frequent for Inhaled vs Edible Cannabis
Visits for edible cannabis more likely to be for acute psychiatric symptoms, intoxication.
Practices for Reducing COPD Hospital Readmissions Explored
Communication emphasized as well as consideration of readmission as proxy for other health factors
Homes With High Ventilation Rates Tied to Respiratory Issues
People living in homes with high average air exchange rates are more likely to report chronic cough, asthma, or asthma-like symptoms..
Parent Perception of E-Cig Safety Varies With Smoking Habits
Parents who both smoke cigarettes and electronic cigarettes are less likely to have smoke-free car and vape-free car or home policies compared with cigarette users.
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