12 Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Injury Described in One Hospital
Eight of the patients required ICU admission for hypoxemic respiratory failure, but no deaths reported
CDC: Number of Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses Up to 2,172
Meanwhile, Apple has removed 181 vaping-related apps from its mobile App Store worldwide
Survey of U.S. Registered Nurses Points to Worsening Shortages
Problem likely will be exacerbated with one in five nurses saying they will retire in the next five years
Imaging Rates Continue to Rise Despite Efforts to Reduce
Estimates show 30 percent or more of imaging exams across United States and Canada unnecessary
AHA: Cannabis Use Disorder Tied to Arrhythmia Hospitalization
And, marijuana use associated with increased odds of young-onset stroke in individuals aged 18 to 44
Double Lung Transplant Performed for Vaping-Related Illness
At least 40 deaths linked with vaping-related lung damage have been reported by state health departments
CDC: Number of Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses Tops 2,000
Cases have been reported in every state except Alaska; nine fatalities across 24 states, D.C.
More Awareness of Choosing Wisely Campaign Needed for Nurses
Only 38.3 percent of nurses who were members of AACN reported being familiar with Choosing Wisely
Fecal Microbiota Transplant Cuts Bloodstream Infection in C. diff
FMT group had lower BSI risk, fewer days in hospital, better overall survival than antibiotic group
Dr. Stephen Hahn Nominated to Head FDA
Hahn is chief medical executive of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston
