FDA Approves Sale of Low-Nicotine Cigarettes
Nicotine content of the two newly approved cigarettes is less than 1 mg per cigarette
Palliative Care Reaching More Inpatients With Serious Illness
From 2013 to 2017, more patients discharged alive, consistent with palliative care earlier in illness
Five-Year Mortality Up in Older Adults With Unplanned Admission
Among seniors, just over half of all deaths occurred in those with first unplanned hospital admission
Many Lung Cancer Patients Receive Meds That Prolong QTc Interval
Receipt of these medications prolonging corrected QT interval limits patients' eligibility for clinical trials
Outcomes Worse for Rural Residents With Chronic Conditions
Higher preventable hospitalization and mortality rates partly due to reduced access to specialists
E-Cigarette Use Independent Risk Factor for Chronic Lung Disease
Odds of developing respiratory disease higher for dual users of e-cigarettes, combustible tobacco
Hahn Confirmed as New FDA Chief
One major challenge facing Hahn is the teen vaping epidemic
Incidence of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Lung Disease Rising
Incidence and prevalence of NTM lung disease increasing across U.S., especially for women, older adults
Access to High-Cost Targeted Treatments Varies for Lung Cancer
Patients treated at a National Cancer Institute-designated center more likely to receive these drugs for lung cancer
Radiological Society of North America, Dec. 1-6
The 105th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America The annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North...
