E-Cigarette vs Traditional Smokers Face 15% Higher Stroke Risk at Younger Age
Researchers at AHA 2021 presented a study on the effects of e-cigarettes among people with a history of stroke.
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What Lifestyle Factors Can Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk?
Patients at risk of rheumatoid arthritis may wonder if there are lifestyle factors that play a role. What are some of the factors that you can discuss with them, and what can you recommend they do?
Cannabis Use in Pregnant Women Increased During the Pandemic
Rates of biochemically verified cannabis use early in pregnancy increased by 25 percent during versus 15 months before the pandemic.
Asthma, Smoking, Chronic Sinusitis Tied to Early COPD Risk
Large study of Hispanic adults shows association with risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease before age 50.
E-Cigarette Use Among Adolescents
Teens who use e-cigarettes are at an increased risk of transitioning to combustible tobacco products.
Recognizing and Treating Oral Leukoplakia in Primary Care
Researchers outline diagnostic and treatment options for oral leukoplakia including use of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser therapy.
Alcohol Use Down, Nicotine Use Up for Teens During COVID-19 Pandemic
Likelihood of using substances up when youth were stressed by pandemic-related uncertainty, family experienced material hardship.
Cannabis Use Lower in Cancer Survivors Than General Population
Factors associated with use or nonuse found to be similar between the groups
Smoking History May Predict Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Outcomes in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A detailed smoking history may help to inform patient outcomes.
Younger Teens Highly Susceptible to Lifetime Substance Abuse
Teens who use alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, or illegal drugs are more likely to develop life-long substance abuse disorder than those who start at a later age.
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