Articles Tagged With: vaping
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Researchers Observe Connection Between E-Cigarette Use and Erectile Dysfunction
More bad news for this “safe” alternative to traditional nicotine delivery systems.
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Electronic Cigarette Use and Risk of Lung Injury
Electronic cigarette use has increased rapidly. Although vaping may aid with stopping cigarette smoking, cases of severe pulmonary disease and several deaths related to vaping have been reported.
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National Organization Calls on DEA to Remove Cannabis from Schedule I List
American Heart Association says easing restrictions would allow for better scientific research on drug’s risks and benefits.
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Vaping-Induced Lung Injury
In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted the association of vaping and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Although the number of new cases has decreased, new cases are still appearing.
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Be Vigilant Distinguishing Between EVALI and Flu-Associated Pneumonia
If dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak and peak flu season are not enough, frontline providers in the ED also need to remain on the lookout for cases of e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI). One big problem is that the symptoms of these illnesses can overlap, making it difficult to distinguish between flu-associated pneumonia and EVALI.
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Surgeon General Publishes First Report on Smoking Cessation Guidance in Decades
Includes updated evidence on the importance of quitting tobacco and science-based interventions that can help.
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Vaping-Related Lung Injury Cases in EDs Decline, Fresh Concerns Emerge
Investigators now have more definitive data about both the trajectory of the outbreak and its potential causes.
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The Epidemic of Vaping-Associated Lung Injury
Since June 2019, there has been a considerable rise in reported cases of vaping-associated lung injury.
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Investigators Narrow Culprit List in Vaping Injury Cases
As research continues, vitamin E acetate keeps popping up as a suspect in the mystery of what is causing vaping-related lung injuries.
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CDC Offers Guidance on How to Recognize, Manage Vaping-Associated Lung Injury
The guidance states that patients suspected of presenting with e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury should undergo a chest radiograph. Hospital admission is recommended for patients with low blood oxygen levels or who are in respiratory distress.