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.
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