ESC Guidelines Updated for Diagnosis, Treatment of PE
Dedicated algorithms proposed for management of high-risk PE, diagnosis of suspected PE in pregnancy
Pediatric Flu Vaccine Guidelines Updated for 2019-20 Season
Any form of licensed, age-appropriate vaccine is acceptable, with no preferred formulation or product
Higher Risk for Noncommunicable Diseases Seen in Cerebral Palsy
Adults with cerebral palsy have higher risk for cardiovascular, respiratory disease
Cerebrovascular Risk Factors May Up Risk for Parkinson Disease
Most cerebrovascular risk factors linked to higher risk for subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson disease
As Lung Injury Cases Rise, CDC Advises ‘Do Not Vape’
CDC, FDA working with state health officials to gather info on products, substances used by affected patients
More Youth Being Exposed to Secondhand Aerosol From E-Cigs
Significant upward trend seen in 2018 with 33.2 percent of youth exposed
CT Scan Screen for Lung Cancer Can ID Smoking-Related Diseases
New diagnoses of CVD, emphysema, osteoporosis identified, often are linked to adverse events
Psoriasis Independently Linked to Increased Mortality Risk
Comorbidities such as CVD, diabetes, COPD, cancer, CKD, and stroke mediate part of the association
In-Store E-Cigarette Marketing Influences Use in Young People
Retail store electronic nicotine delivery systems marketing recall tied to increased odds of initiation
ACIP Recommendations Updated for 2019-20 U.S. Flu Season
Age indication for Afluria Quadrivalent expanded to now include children as young as 6 months
