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The number of confirmed or suspected severe lung illnesses linked to vaping has risen to 530 cases across 38 states and the Virgin Islands

CDC: Cases of Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Rise to 530 Across 38 States

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FDA currently analyzing more than 150 vaping product samples tied to these cases
Novartis

Maker Halts Distribution of Generic Zantac Due to Possible Carcinogen

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Preliminary tests revealed low levels of the nitrosamine impurity NDMA in some ranitidine products
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has revealed a plan to lower the cost of medications for people on Medicare and those with private insurance.

House Speaker Unveils Plan to Lower Drug Costs

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Plan would allow Medicare to negotiate prices for high-cost drugs
Cognitive behavioral therapy delivered via telephone and web is effective for relieving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome

Cognitive Therapy by Phone, Web May Ease Irritable Bowel Symptoms

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Mean IBS Symptom Severity Score reduced for telephone-, web-CBT versus treatment as usual
Even at lower body weights

Rates of Diabetes Higher at Lower BMIs Among Minorities

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At normal body weight, rates for diabetes three times higher in Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
Coccidioidomycosis is still a national public health problem

CDC: Valley Fever Cases Increased From 2014 to 2017

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Most cases reported from Arizona and California; in 2017, incidence in Arizona was 101 per 100,000
Linagliptin is noninferior to glimepiride for adults with relatively early type 2 diabetes and elevated cardiovascular risk

Linagliptin Noninferior for CV Risk in Early Type 2 Diabetes

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Linagliptin compared with glimepiride for risk for major cardiovascular events in T2DM with elevated CV risk
Treatment with metformin versus sulfonylureas is associated with a reduced risk for major adverse cardiovascular events among patients with type 2 diabetes and reduced kidney function

CV Risk Lower With Metformin in T2DM + Reduced Kidney Function

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Risk for major adverse cardiovascular events reduced with metformin compared with a sulfonylurea
Using his executive powers

New York State Institutes Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes

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Stores have two weeks to clear their shelves of the products
In a large university population

Diabetes Distress Common at Large Midwestern University

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Findings based on survey of university-affiliated students, staff with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes