15-Year-Old Texas Teen Youngest in US to Die From Vaping
Officials say teen had ‘chronic underlying medical condition,’ but condition has not been identified.
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COPD Severity Affected by Traffic-Related Air Pollution
Acute exposure to traffic-related air pollution can lead to lower airway neutrophils to release of neutrophil extracellular traps, which is linked to COPD severity and airflow limitations.
Evidence Supports Perioperative Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Active smokers hospitalized for a major surgical procedure who started nicotine replacement therapy within 2 days of admission had similar outcomes as those who were not prescribed nicotine replacement therapy.
Regular Cannabis Use May Cause Adverse Cardiac Changes
Changes in left ventricular size, subclinical dysfunction reported for regular cannabis use vs rare/no use.
Prenatal Smoking Raises Risk for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Increased risk for GDM seen across all levels of prepregnancy BMI and gestational weight gain.
FDA Approves Sale of Low-Nicotine Cigarettes
Nicotine content of the 2 newly approved cigarettes is less than 1 mg per cigarette.
CDC Updates Interim Guidance on Vaping-Linked Lung Illness
CDC will no longer monitor nonhospitalized patients due to similarities with hospitalized cases.
Close to 1900 Cases of Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Reported, CDC Says
The number of Americans stricken with a severe, sometimes fatal lung illness tied to vaping has now reached 1888.
Evidence for Use of Cannabinoids to Treat Mental Disorders Lacking
There is little evidence to suggest that cannabinoids improve mental disorders.
First Use of Flavored Tobacco Linked to Subsequent Use
First use of menthol, mint, or other flavored cigarette vs nonflavored cigarette tied to later cigarette use.
CDC Releases Clinical Guidance on E-Cigarette Lung Injury
Guidelines highlight importance of asking patients about e-cigarette, or vaping, use in nonjudgmental way.
Close to 1300 Cases of Vaping-Linked Illness Now Identified
And, 26 vaping-related deaths across 21 states have now been reported.
Association Between Daytime Sleepiness and Unhealthy Life Habits in Adolescents
Late chronotype and daytime sleepiness are associated with unhealthy life habits, including consumption of alcohol and caffeinated beverages and smoking high school students.
Bill Aims to Limit Nicotine in E-Cigarette Products
Bill would restrict nicotine content to a maximum of 20 mg/mL.
Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Childhood Increases Atrial Fibrillation Risk
Researchers sought to determine whether parental smoking is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation among offspring by evaluating data on offspring cohort participants who had known smoking parents in the original cohort of the multigenerational Framingham Heart Study.
FDA Panel Votes on OTC Nicotine Mouth Spray for Smoking Cessation
The Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee (NDAC) of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended the approval of the New Drug Application (NDA) from GlaxoSmithKline for an over-the-counter (OTC) nicotine mouth spray to aid in smoking cessation (9 to 6 vote). The nicotine mouth spray (NMS) delivers 1mg nicotine per spray; each dispenser would deliver…
Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Claims Eighth Life
Patient first suffered from shortness of breath, which rapidly progressed to acute respiratory distress syndrome.
CDC: Cases of Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Rise to 530 Across 38 States
The number of confirmed or suspected severe lung illnesses linked to vaping has risen to 530 cases across 38 states and the Virgin Islands.
New York State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
Governor says flavored e-cigarettes account for 68% of those sold in New York.
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.
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