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A second death in the United States from severe respiratory illness possibly associated with vaping is being investigated by health officials.

Second Possible Death Reported in U.S. From Vaping-Related Lung Illness

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Meanwhile, Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored electronic cigarettes
Seizure-related increases in serum serotonin levels are associated with a reduced incidence of seizure-related breathing dysfunction

Postictal Serotonin Levels Associated With Periictal Apnea

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Postictal serum 5-HT levels increased over interictal levels for seizures without ictal central apnea
In guidelines developed by the European Society of Cardiology

ESC Guidelines Updated for Diagnosis, Treatment of PE

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Dedicated algorithms proposed for management of high-risk PE, diagnosis of suspected PE in pregnancy
In a policy statement published online Sept. 2 in Pediatrics

Pediatric Flu Vaccine Guidelines Updated for 2019-20 Season

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Any form of licensed, age-appropriate vaccine is acceptable, with no preferred formulation or product
Adults with cerebral palsy have an increased risk for noncommunicable disease

Higher Risk for Noncommunicable Diseases Seen in Cerebral Palsy

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Adults with cerebral palsy have higher risk for cardiovascular, respiratory disease
Most cerebrovascular risk factors are associated with an increased risk for subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson disease

Cerebrovascular Risk Factors May Up Risk for Parkinson Disease

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Most cerebrovascular risk factors linked to higher risk for subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson disease
The number of people who have developed a severe form of lung disease potentially tied to vaping has now risen to 215 cases across 25 states

As Lung Injury Cases Rise, CDC Advises ‘Do Not Vape’

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CDC, FDA working with state health officials to gather info on products, substances used by affected patients
The proportion of youth exposed to secondhand aerosol from electronic cigarettes increased in 2018

More Youth Being Exposed to Secondhand Aerosol From E-Cigs

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Significant upward trend seen in 2018 with 33.2 percent of youth exposed
Lung cancer screening computed tomography scans can be used to identify smoking-related conditions that frequently are associated with adverse events

CT Scan Screen for Lung Cancer Can ID Smoking-Related Diseases

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New diagnoses of CVD, emphysema, osteoporosis identified, often are linked to adverse events
Psoriasis is significantly associated with an increased mortality risk

Psoriasis Independently Linked to Increased Mortality Risk

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Comorbidities such as CVD, diabetes, COPD, cancer, CKD, and stroke mediate part of the association