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Vaping-linked lung injury: 2,172 cases, 42 deaths
November 14, 2019
Forty-two deaths from EVALI have been confirmed in 24 states and the District of Columbia.
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Transfusion-related lung injury is on the rise in elderly patients
November 14, 2019
SAN ANTONIO – Researchers at the Food and Drug Administration examined trends in potentially life-threatening or fatal transfusion-related adverse events in patients aged 65 years and older.
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Smokers with PE have higher rate of hospital readmission
November 11, 2019
NEW ORLEANS – The rate of readmission within 30 days was significantly higher among PE patients with tobacco dependence.
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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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Measles infection linked to impaired ‘immune memory’
November 6, 2019
Measles virus infection is associated with significant reductions in pathogen epitopes and antibody reservoirs.
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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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Readmission for COPD exacerbation upped in-hospital mortality risk
October 25, 2019
NEW ORLEANS – Reduction of readmission rates has potential to improve health and economic outcomes, according to researchers.
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Opioids, benzodiazepines carry greater risk of COPD-related hospitalization
October 25, 2019
The risk of hospitalization because of respiratory events for patients with COPD was especially high when opioid and benzodiazepine medications were combined.
