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Cerebrovascular Risk Factors May Up Risk for Parkinson Disease
Most cerebrovascular risk factors linked to higher risk for subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson disease
As Lung Injury Cases Rise, CDC Advises ‘Do Not Vape’
CDC, FDA working with state health officials to gather info on products, substances used by affected patients
More Youth Being Exposed to Secondhand Aerosol From E-Cigs
Significant upward trend seen in 2018 with 33.2 percent of youth exposed
CT Scan Screen for Lung Cancer Can ID Smoking-Related Diseases
New diagnoses of CVD, emphysema, osteoporosis identified, often are linked to adverse events
Psoriasis Independently Linked to Increased Mortality Risk
Comorbidities such as CVD, diabetes, COPD, cancer, CKD, and stroke mediate part of the association
In-Store E-Cigarette Marketing Influences Use in Young People
Retail store electronic nicotine delivery systems marketing recall tied to increased odds of initiation
ACIP Recommendations Updated for 2019-20 U.S. Flu Season
Age indication for Afluria Quadrivalent expanded to now include children as young as 6 months
Antibiotic Use Tied to Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings show a dose- or frequency-dependent association; all antibiotic classes linked to higher odds for RA
As-Needed Inhaler Use an Option for Children With Mild Asthma
Study in African-American children shows symptom-based adjustment of inhaled corticosteroids is feasible
Radiologists Performing More Paracenteses, Thoracenteses
2004 to 2016 saw increase in paracentesis, thoracentesis procedures performed by radiologists
