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Four cases of severe lung injury possibly linked with vaping in Minnesota are similar to dozens of cases in Wisconsin and Illinois. The patients had symptoms such as shortness of breath

Cases of Severe Lung Injury After Vaping Reported in Three States

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Health care providers should consider vaping as a cause for unexplained breathing problems, lung injury
From 2005 to 2016

2005-2016 Saw No Improvement in Diabetes Care Cascade

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Women and non-Hispanic blacks have lower odds of achieving composite target
From 2000 to 2016

Burden of Obesity-Associated Cancers Shifted to Younger Age Groups

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Large study shows particular increase in the 50- to 64-year-old age group from 2000 to 2016
One in seven internal medicine residents report being bullied since starting residency training

One in Seven Internal Medicine Residents Report Being Bullied

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International graduates, lower-performing residents, non-native English speakers most likely to report bullying
A vaping industry group has launched legal action to delay the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's upcoming review of electronic cigarettes.

Vaping Industry Group Sues to Delay FDA Review of E-Cigarettes

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Current deadline is May 2020 for all companies to submit their vaping products for federal review
Smokers would have to get past some gruesome imagery to purchase a pack of cigarettes under a new rule proposed Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Proposes Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes

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New labels would be the most significant change to cigarette labels in more than 35 years
Advertising current local health-related research using large TV monitors in emergency department waiting rooms can increase the short-term interest in health-related research

Advertising Can Promote Interest in Health-Related Research

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Short-term interest significantly increased for those viewing large TV monitors in ED waiting room
In a study published online Aug. 1 in Current Medical Research and Opinion

Model Predicts Hypoglycemia Risk in Adults With Diabetes

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Positive associations seen for infection, non-long-acting insulin, dementia, recent hypoglycemia
Nonpersistence and low adherence are common among younger adults initiating antihypertensive medications and have not improved over time

Nonpersistence, Low Adherence to BP Meds Common in Under 65s

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Relative risks of nonpersistence, low adherence lower with initiation of ACEi, ARB, multiclass regimen
Use of antiarrhythmic drugs is associated with a higher risk for fall-related injuries and syncope among older patients with atrial fibrillation

Antiarrhythmic Drugs May Up Fall Injuries in Older A-Fib Patients

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Risk for fall-related injury and/or syncope higher for antiarrhythmic drug alone, with rate-lowering drug