AMA: Do Not Use Electronic Cigarettes
AMA statement comes as sixth death from vaping-related lung illness confirmed
Racial/Ethnic Variation Found in ED Destination of EMS Transport
Black, Hispanic patients more likely than white patients to be transported to safety-net hospital ED
Studies Look at E-Cigarette Use Linked to Pulmonary Illness
Persons should consider not using e-cigarettes while investigation is ongoing and cause is uncertain
Racial, Ethnic Underrepresentation Found in Med School Matriculants
Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native students underrepresented versus U.S. population
1999 to 2016 Saw Increase in Suicide Rates Across the U.S.
Higher rates, more rapid increase in suicide rates seen in rural counties versus large metropolitan counties
Hearing Aid Use Tied to Lower Risk for Dementia, Depression, Falls
Findings revealed in large study of older adults with hearing loss
Health Officials Close in on Culprit in Vaping Lung Injury Cases
Vitamin E acetate can be dangerous when inhaled, leading to cough, shortness of breath, chest pain
Majority of U.S. Doctors Believe ACA Has Improved Access to Care
In 2017 versus 2012, more doctors agreed the ACA would turn U.S. health care in the right direction
Poll: Not All Older Adults Prepared for Emergency Situations
Most of those who require essential medications or health supplies report having seven-day supply
Decreased Humoral Immunity to Mumps Seen in Young Adults
10 percent of college-aged students vaccinated in childhood had no detectable memory B cells to mumps
