Pulmonology
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Benefits of peanut desensitization may not last
Previous studies have shown that desensitization to peanuts can be successful, but sustained response to oral immunotherapy after treatment...
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CDC activates Emergency Operations Center to investigate vaping-associated lung injury
Individuals concerned about the health risks of vaping should consider refraining from e-cigarette use, the CDC says.
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Pulegone levels in e-liquids, smokeless tobacco products exceed FDA limits
Daily exposure to pulegone was 44-1,608 times higher than that from menthol cigarettes.
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Peanut allergy pill gets thumbs-up from FDA advisory panel
The approval of Palforzia is on condition that a black-box warning and medication guide are included in the packaging.
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Trump administration finalizing ban on flavored e-cigarettes
The Food & Drug Administration is finalizing a compliance policy that will target flavored e-cigarettes and aim to clear the market of...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA issues warning to JUUL on illegal marketing of e-cigarettes
JUUL has marketed its e-cigarettes and e-liquids as modified-risk tobacco products without receiving FDA authorization to do so.
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Can Vitamin D Prevent Acute Respiratory Infections?
A systematic review and meta-analysis say “Yes”—but the dosages used may not be what you’d expect.
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Less CPAP time linked to exacerbation in COPD/OSA overlap syndrome
Among patients with COPD and OSA, average time of CPAP use per night was significantly higher in patients with no exacerbation.
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Michigan becomes first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes
The state health agency is expected to issue rules outlining the ban within the next 30 days.
News from the FDA/CDC
Vaping-related lung disease cases rise, case reporting standardized
All cases appear linked to e-cigarette product use, but the cause of the respiratory illnesses is still unconfirmed.