Pulmonary Embolism Not Reduced With Early Vena Cava Filter Placement
Findings were seen in severely injured patients with a contraindication to prophylactic anticoagulation.
General Pulmonology
E-Cigarette Restrictions May Increase Combustible Cigarette Use
For dual users, restrictive regulations may result in increased combustible cigarette use, but lower e-cigarette use.
Dabigatran Evaluated for Managing Pediatric VTE
The open label, randomized, multicenter, phase 2b/3 DIVERSITY trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of dabigatran compared with SOC (low molecular weight heparin or vitamin K antagonist) in 240 children.
Tobacco Sale Violations Still Common in FDA Age-Restricted Locations
Nearly 50% of tobacco and vape shops surveyed did not follow FDA regulations in checking identification for persons younger than 27 years.
Nearly Half of US Adults Have Some Doubts About Vaccine Safety
However, 82% of survey respondents see benefits to vaccines.
Vermont Places 92% Tax on E-Cigarettes
Sponsors of the bill hope the tax will help keep the products out of the hands of teenagers.
Nocturnal Respiratory Rate May Predict Mortality in Older Community-Dwelling Adults
A mean nocturnal respiratory rate of ≥16 breaths per minute was an independent predictor of long-term cardiovascular and all-cause mortality among community-dwelling older men and women.
USPSTF Urges Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use in Children
Updated recommendation calls on primary care physicians to prevent tobacco use among children.
Longevity Benefits for Adults Becoming More Physically Active
Adults who increased their physical activity trajectories over time had a lower risk for all-cause mortality.
Smoking Confers Greater Risk for STEMI in Women
The relative risk between men and women was highest at ages 50 to 64, but the highest increase was seen at ages 18 to 49.
Direct Oral Anticoagulants Reduce Mortality in Venous Thromboembolism
The safety and efficacy of direct oral anticoagulants were associated with significant overall reductions in mortality in venous thromboembolism compared with observation alone.
Lung and Heart Transplants From HCV-Infected Donors: Expert Roundtable
Further patient advocacy is needed to ensure that recipients of HCV-infected organs have access to direct-acting antivirals as early as possible, including in a prophylactic manner, if data continue to support its benefit.
Pulmonary Complications Linked to High-Dose Naloxone for Opioid Overdose
Higher rates of pulmonary complications are more likely to occur in patients who receive high total doses of naloxone for the treatment of opioid overdose in an out-of-hospital setting.
San Francisco Could Become First US City to Ban Sales of E-Cigarettes
Meanwhile, Connecticut has banned tobacco sales to people younger than 21 years.
Venous Thromboembolism Risk Reduced With Partial Knee Replacement
Patients undergoing partial knee replacement have a reduced risk for venous thromboembolism and opioid use in months 3 to 12 after surgery.
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