Excretion of Volatile Organic Compounds Up in Teen E-Smokers
Excretion of metabolites of acrylonitrile, acrolein, propylene oxide, acrylamide, crotonaldehyde up
Increase in Other Flavored Tobacco Use After Menthol Ban
Increase in percentage of those who attempted to quit at follow-up versus before ban implementation
‘Western’ Diet Associated With Respiratory Symptoms, COPD
Western dietary pattern associated with higher prevalence of wheeze, cough, phlegm
February 2018 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for February 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
CPAP Non-Adherence Tied to CV, All-Cause Hospital Readmissions
Difference in 30-day pulmonary-cause readmissions not significant
Diet-Treated Chronic Illness May Lead to Disordered Eating
In most studies examined, diet-treated chronic illness preceded disordered eating in children
COPD Hospitalizations, Deaths, Prevalence Higher in Rural Areas
Higher for those living in rural areas than those in micropolitan or metropolitan areas
Early Studies Often Show Exaggerated Treatment Effect
Findings based on assessment of trials evaluating drugs, devices to treat chronic medical conditions
Varicose Veins May Increase Likelihood of Blood Clots
Possible increased risk of pulmonary embolism, peripheral artery disease less clear
Female Infertility Tied to Asthma Managed With Rescue Inhalers
No link to infertility for those with former asthma, or for those with asthma preventer medications
