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The vast majority of group medical practices report that regulatory requirements

Medical Practices Burdened by Regulatory Requirements

Vast majority of survey respondents believe regulatory burden is increasing
The prevalence of self-reported current electronic cigarette use is high among U.S. middle and high school students

Prevalence of E-Cigarette Use High Among U.S. Preteens, Teens

Most current exclusive e-cig users used flavored e-cigarettes, most often fruit, menthol/mint, candy
Radiation oncology expert Stephen Hahn

Dr. Stephen Hahn Nominated to Head FDA

Hahn is chief medical executive of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston
Seriously ill Medicare enrollees experience considerable financial distress

Seriously Ill Medicare Beneficiaries Face Financial Hardship

Majority of respondents rely on help from family and friends, at considerable cost
For patients with cystic fibrosis with Phe508del-minimal function genotypes

Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor Efficacious for Cystic Fibrosis

Percentage of FEV1 higher at four weeks and through 24 weeks with treatment versus placebo
Many lung cancer patients in the United States receive no treatment or less intensive treatment than recommended

Many Not Receiving Guideline-Concordant Tx for Lung Cancer

Elderly, non-Hispanic blacks particularly less likely to receive recommended lung cancer treatment

October 2019 Briefing – Pulmonology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for October 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Anticipated future shortages of oncology providers may have a serious and specific impact on women's health care

U.S. Oncologist Shortage May Impact Women’s Health

Major U.S. cities are expected to have a shortage of oncologists
In Taking Action Against Clinician Burnout

Recommendations Developed to Address Clinician Burnout

Six goals include creation of positive work and learning environments that prevent, reduce burnout
Nearly 1 million tainted nicotine pods were knowingly distributed by electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs

Juul Shipped Tainted Products, Lawsuit Alleges

Lawsuit filed Tuesday also alleges Juul did not list expiration dates on its products