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Compliance Low With USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations
12.5 percent of those meeting USPSTF recommendations for low-dose CT had screening exam in past year
Influence of Politics Has Not Waned in Opinions About ACA
Partisan divisions in favorable opinion of the ACA have gotten larger rather than smaller over time
No Compensatory Smoking Seen With Low-Nicotine Cigarettes
Two studies show no increase in smoking intensity, no increase in cigarettes smoked per day
Weight Gain During Adulthood Tied to Decline in Lung Function
Weight gain over 20 years tied to accelerated decline in lung function; decline attenuated with weight loss
States Launch Investigation of Juul Labs
Investigation will include whether Juul made misleading claims about nicotine content in the devices
First U.S. Trial of Possible Coronavirus Treatment Begins
University of Nebraska Medical Center is treating 14 people who were evacuated from cruise ship in Japan
$2.5 Billion Coronavirus Plan Sent to Congress
As of Monday, CDC was reporting that 53 Americans have now tested positive for COVID-19
Antibiotics, Corticosteroids Beneficial in COPD Exacerbations
Independent of exacerbation severity, antibiotics tied to increased resolution, less treatment failure
Judge Says More Answers Needed About Relocation of COVID-19 Patients
Costa Mesa officials oppose transfer to their community of coronavirus patients evacuated from cruise ship in Japan
Mistreatment, Discrimination Still Common for Medical Students
Women, racial/ethnic minorities, sexual minorities experience disproportionate mistreatment
