CDC Makes Changes to Coronavirus Testing Efforts
Changes come after whistleblower complaint and community-acquired case in California
First U.S. Case of ‘Unknown Origin’ COVID-19 Identified
President Trump taps Vice President Pence to head coronavirus response
Daily Care Conferences May Cut Length of Stay in COPD Patients
Study looked at average LOS in patients with COPD exacerbations treated at two community hospitals
Gefapixant Promising for Relief of Unexplained Chronic Cough
Cough frequency significantly reduced after 12 weeks of gefapixant 50 mg versus placebo in phase 2b study
Facebook Bans False or Alarming Coronavirus Ads
The Center for Science in the Public Interest warns consumers to be cautious
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
