New York State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
Governor says flavored e-cigarettes account for 68% of those sold in New York.
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Acute Lipoid Pneumonia in Adults Who Used Marijuana Oils in E-Cigarettes
After recent use of marijuana oils in e-cigarettes, 5 patients in North Carolina were diagnosed with acute exogenous lipoid pneumonia.
AMA: Do Not Use Electronic Cigarettes
AMA statement comes as sixth death from vaping-related lung illness confirmed.
FDA Warns Juul About Illegal Marketing Claims, Pitch to Youth
FDA questions claims such as Juul is ‘much safer than cigarettes’ and the ‘FDA would approve it any day’.
US College Students’ Marijuana Use Reaches 35-Year High
43 percent of college students said they used some form of marijuana at least once in the past year.
Second Possible Death Reported in US From Vaping-Related Lung Illness
Meanwhile, Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored electronic cigarettes.
US Surgeon General Warns of Marijuana’s Effect on Developing Brain
AAP has long advised young people and pregnant or breastfeeding women not to use marijuana.
More Youth Being Exposed to Secondhand Aerosol From E-Cigs
Significant upward trend seen in 2018 with 33.2% of youth exposed.
CDC: Over One-Third of US Youth Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
SHS-exposed youth increased with decreasing family income.
Short-Term Benefits Associated with E-Cigarettes for Adult Smokers
E-cigarette use may benefit adults who aim to quit tobacco; however, this tactic may not benefit former smokers.
Ulcerative Colitis Outcomes Similar for Smokers, Nonsmokers
No significant difference in rates of flares, thiopurine use, hospitalization for persistent smokers, quitters.
FDA Reports More Seizures Among Vapers
Agency encourages continued submission of reports related to seizures following e-cigarette use.
Vaping Likely to Blame for 14 Hospitalizations in 2 States
Patients had severe respiratory symptoms; vaping the only apparent link between the cases.
Daily E-Cigarette Use May Increase Prolonged Cigarette Abstinence
No association for nondaily e-cigarette use with prolonged regular cigarette smoking abstinence.
Increasing USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility in African American Smokers
Lowering the USPSTF smoking pack-year lung cancer screening criteria to a minimum 20-pack-year history may increase the number of African American smokers who are screened.
E-Cigarette Restrictions May Increase Combustible Cigarette Use
For dual users, restrictive regulations may result in increased combustible cigarette use, lower e-cig use.
Tobacco Sale Violations Still Common in FDA Age-Restricted Locations
Nearly 50% of tobacco and vape shops surveyed did not follow FDA regulations in checking identification for persons younger than 27 years.
USPSTF Urges Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use in Children
Updated recommendation calls on primary care physicians to prevent tobacco use among children.
Geographic Patterns of COPD Similar for Smokers, Nonsmokers
Prevalence of COPD higher in southeastern and Appalachian states, regardless of smoking status.
Maternal Smoking Cessation Associated With Lower Risk for Preterm Birth
Results from a cross-sectional study found that among expectant mothers who smoked cigarettes before pregnancy, the probability of preterm birth was reduced following smoking cessation.
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