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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
BMI, Survival Linked in NSCLC Treated With Atezolizumab
Overall, progression-free survival improved for patients with high BMI; link strongest with high PD-L1 expression
News of Vaping-Related Injury Getting Vapers’ Attention
But many young people who vape still underestimate the risks posed by e-cigarette products
Many Hospitals Fail to Provide Instructions for Patient Portals
Authors say hospitals need to provide patients with more information and clarify expectations for use
Vitamin E Acetate ID’d in Lungs of Most Vaping Illness Patients
And, special report notes decrease in ED visits with EVALI-related diagnostic codes since September 2019
Transplant Outcomes Similar With Lungs From ‘Increased-Risk’ Donors
Rejection, survival at one year did not differ compared with those receiving lungs from standard-risk donors
Patient Share of Out-of-Network Costs Rising
From 2012 to 2017, out-of-pocket costs nearly doubled for out-of-network hospital care
Palliative Care Services Lagging Worldwide
More than half of world's population has poor, nonexistent access to palliative care
Number of Teens Vaping Marijuana on the Rise
Two studies show increasing self-reported use among both middle and high school students
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act Holds Steady for Third Straight Year
However, fate of the program remains uncertain
