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THC use reported in majority of vaping-related illnesses
“THC-containing products are playing an important role in this outbreak [but] no single compound or ingredient has emerged as the cause.”
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ICD-10 codes for EVALI released
The coding guidance is consistent with current clinical knowledge about e-cigarette, or vaping, use–related disorders.
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Readmission for COPD exacerbation upped in-hospital mortality risk
NEW ORLEANS – Reduction of readmission rates has potential to improve health and economic outcomes, according to researchers.
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Opioids, benzodiazepines carry greater risk of COPD-related hospitalization
The risk of hospitalization because of respiratory events for patients with COPD was especially high when opioid and benzodiazepine medications...
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ACIP approves child and adolescent vaccination schedule for 2020
Minor changes in wording and design to child and adolescent ACIP vaccination schedule match updates to adult schedule.
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Vaping-linked injuries top 1,600 cases
Thirty-four deaths have now been confirmed.
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ACIP approves 2020 adult vaccination schedule
Updates to ACIP adult vaccination schedule include language on shared clinical decision making.
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ACIP plans flu review for older adults
Work group will address issues of which flu vaccine options may be best for seniors.
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ACIP recommends two options for pertussis vaccination
Updated language allows use of either Tdap or Td for pertussis booster, prophylaxis, and catch-up immunization, according to ACIP recommendations...
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New test edges closer to rapid, accurate ID of active TB
The blood-based triage test, which relies upon four host proteins and one TB antigen, is another step closer toward standards proposed by the WHO...