Smoking Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease in African-Americans
Current smokers had an increased risk for measures of subclinical peripheral artery disease.
General Pulmonology
Lean Body Mass in Childhood Linked to Lung Function at Age 15
In both sexes, higher lean body mass in childhood and adolescence was linked to higher lung function at age 15.
Relative, Absolute Lung Function Change and Risk Factors in Older Patients
Current smoking habits, elevated C-reactive protein, older age, and low educational level all contribute to forced expiratory volume in 1 second and forced expiratory vital capacity decline.
IVC Filters May Increase Mortality Risk in Elderly Patients With PE
The use of inferior vena cava filters may increase the risk for 30-day and 1-year mortality in elderly patients with acute pulmonary embolism.
Depression, Anxiety Health Toll Similar to Smoking, Obesity
In older adults, the effect of anxiety and depression on physical health is similar to that of obesity and smoking.
Arterial Thromboembolic Event Risk Increased Prior to Cancer Diagnosis
In seniors, risk for arterial thromboembolic events peaked in the 30 days immediately before cancer diagnosis.
Venous Thromboembolism Practice Guidelines Developed
Clinical practice guidelines presented for diagnosis, treatment, pediatric, and pregnancy-linked venous thromboembolism.
Vitamin C in Pregnant Smokers May Improve Newborn Lung Function
Newborn lung function improved as measured by forced expiratory flow at 3 months of age.
Vaping in American Teenagers Increased in 2018
About 37% of 12th graders said they had vaped within the previous 12 months.
Smoked vs Vaporized Cannabis: Acute Effects in Infrequent Users
Inhaling a 25 mg dose of vaporized cannabis with 10 mg of THC produced pronounced drug effects in healthy adults who were infrequent users of cannabis.
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