COPD Independent Risk Factor for Lung Cancer
Risk for lung cancer higher for never smokers with COPD, ever smokers with or without COPD
Early Deep Remission of Crohn Disease Tied to Better Outcomes
Findings show significant decrease in adverse outcomes over three years of follow-up
Many Legal Marijuana Products Too Strong for Treating Pain
Majority of products in medicinal, recreational programs advertised to have >15 percent THC
Autism Rates Inversely Tied to County’s Wealth
Wealthy California parents may have more access to private care, treatment
Higher Alcohol Intake May Harm Bone Health in HIV Patients
Alcohol intake tied to levels of bone turnover markers in patients with HIV and substance use disorder
Test for COVID-19 Antibodies Approved by FDA
Test checks for protective antibodies in a finger prick of blood
N.Y. Hospital Converts Sleep Apnea Machines Into Ventilators
T-shaped adapter can be quickly reproduced using 3D printer technology
Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Blood Donor Restrictions Eased
FDA has changed abstinence period required for gay and bisexual blood donors from 12 months to three months
Hospitalizations for Chronic Liver Disease on the Rise
Burden due to alcoholic cirrhosis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease also increased
CDC: 2016 to 2017 Saw Increases in Nonfatal Overdoses
Nonfatal overdose rates significantly increased for all drug types except benzodiazepines
