U.S. Teens Initiating E-Cigarette Use at Younger Ages
In 2014 and 2018, 8.8 and 28.6 percent of e-cigarette users initiated use at 14 years or younger
Risk-Based Approach Could Help Target Prostate Cancer Screening
Risk-based screening yields less overdiagnosis, more cost-effective than age-based screening
Prescribing Practices Can Mitigate Opioid Overdose Risk for Teens
Lowest amount of opioids, short-acting opioids, avoiding concurrent use of opioids and benzodiazepines cut risk
Liposuction Benefits Women With Lipedema
Most wait years for diagnosis and have other health issues, often an underactive thyroid gland
Public Insurance Tied to Lower Cancer Survival in Young Patients
Findings seen among patients <40 years with bone or soft tissue sarcomas, regardless of disease stage
Regular Cannabis Use May Cause Adverse Cardiac Changes
Changes in left ventricular size, subclinical dysfunction reported for regular cannabis use versus rare/no use
Marginal Increase in PCP Access After ACA Medicaid Expansion
No change in emergency department utilization during 2014 to 2016 after expansion of Medicaid
Psychological Safety at Work Tied to Hospital Infection Prevention
Work culture of high psychological safety reported in about 38 percent of acute care hospitals
Many Hospitals Fail to Provide Instructions for Patient Portals
Authors say hospitals need to provide patients with more information and clarify expectations for use
News of Vaping-Related Injury Getting Vapers’ Attention
But many young people who vape still underestimate the risks posed by e-cigarette products
