Pulmonary Embolism With Tobacco Dependence Linked to 30-Day Readmission
Patients with tobacco dependence and pulmonary embolism are likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of initial discharge due to pulmonary embolism.
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CDC Releases Clinical Guidance on E-Cigarette Lung Injury
The guidelines highlight the importance of asking patients about e-cigarette, or vaping, use in nonjudgmental way.
The Effect of Smoking Status and Race on Lung Cancer Screening Uptake
Former smokers may be more likely to complete lung cancer screening.
Walgreens and Kroger Will No Longer Sell E-Cigarettes
The decision to discontinue selling e-e-cigarettes was made due to the “increasingly complex regulatory environment associated with these products.”
Bill Aims to Limit Nicotine in E-Cigarette Products
The bill would restrict nicotine content to a maximum of 20 mg/mL.
Flavored Tobacco Product Use in Youth Decreased From 2014 to 2018
Use of flavored e-cigarettes among high school students increased during same period.
FDA: Stop Using Vaping Products Containing THC
An updated alert from the Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to stop using e-cigarettes or vapes.
Smoking Cessation Program in Cancer Setting Associated With High Abstinence Rates
In a prospective cohort of smokers, the availability of comprehensive tobacco treatment in the oncology setting was associated with sustained high abstinence rates among patients with cancer and cancer survivors.
Serious Vaping-Related Lung Illness Cases Now Top 1000
The New England Journal of Medicine article presents lung histopathology findings from recent cases of serious vaping-related lung illness.
Flavored Electronic Cigarette Bans Continue
Los Angeles County is also banning flavored tobacco products, chewing tobacco, and menthol cigarettes.
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