Nearly Half of US Smokers Not Advised by Doctors to Quit
Too few American smokers are advised by their doctors to quit, according to a report released Thursday by US Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD.
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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.
Potentially Tainted Marijuana Sold in Colorado
A warning about possibly contaminated and moldy recreational and medical marijuana has been issued by Colorado officials.
12 Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Injury Described in One Hospital
Twelve cases of electronic cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) from a single institution have been described in a case series published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
AHA: Cannabis Use Disorder Tied to Arrhythmia Hospitalization
Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with hospitalization for arrhythmia, and marijuana use is associated with an increased risk for young-onset stroke (YOS).
Double Lung Transplant Performed for Vaping-Related Illness
What is believed to be the first double lung transplant in the United States for a patient whose lungs were irreparably damaged after vaping was performed by doctors at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.
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, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.
Bans on Flavored Products Can Reduce Any Tobacco Use in Teens
Teen use of both flavored and nonflavored tobacco decreases with enforced flavored tobacco restriction policies.
Juul Shipped Tainted Products, Lawsuit Alleges
Nearly 1 million tainted nicotine pods were knowingly distributed by electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs, a former company finance executive claims in a lawsuit.
Teens Not Receiving Evidence-Based Treatment Options to Quit Smoking
Claims data were used to determine receipt of counseling or pharmacy treatment (nicotine replacement therapy, varenicline, and sustained-release bupropion) within six months of NUD diagnosis.
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