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CDC identifies probable culprit in vaping lung injuries
November 9, 2019
In addition, obtaining vaping devices from informal sources, such as from a dealer, off the street, or from a friend, was more likely to be linked to EVALI.
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Hospitalists finding their role in hospital quality ratings
November 4, 2019
Hospitalists are responsible for ensuring that their hospitals excel in the care of patients, experts say.
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Vaping-linked lung injury cases near 1,900
October 31, 2019
Thirty-seven deaths from vaping-associated lung injuries have been reported in 24 states and the District of Columbia.
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CDC, FDA in hot pursuit of source of vaping lung injuries
October 29, 2019
Although a definitive cause remains unknown, evidence is accumulating to implicate tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing devices in vaping-related lung injuries.
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THC use reported in majority of vaping-related illnesses
October 28, 2019
“THC-containing products are playing an important role in this outbreak [but] no single compound or ingredient has emerged as the cause.”
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CDC: Don’t vape, especially THC
October 22, 2019
The cause of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use–associated lung injury (EVALI) is unknown, but a Utah study found a link to THC-containing products.
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Research on pediatric firearms deaths is underfunded
October 18, 2019
Much more money is spent to study the other leading causes of death in children and adolescents every year.
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Vaping-linked lung injuries near 1,500
October 17, 2019
Seventy percent of patients are male, and 79% are under age 35 years.
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Policymakers must invest in health care innovation
October 17, 2019
Hospitalists are pivotal to the clinical research that drives innovation.
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FDA approves rivaroxaban for VTE prevention in hospitalized, acutely ill patients
October 15, 2019
The latest approval is based on results from the phase 3 MAGELLAN and MARINER trials, which included more than 20,000 patients.
