Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Device Cleared for Smoking Cessation
The outpatient procedure provides noninvasive magnetic stimulation to areas of the brain known to be associated with addiction.
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Adolescents Who Use E-Cigarettes, Marijuana May Have Higher Odds of Lifetime Asthma
Electronic cigarette use is associated with lifetime asthma in US adolescents, and may become more damaging when combined with marijuana or cigarette smoking.
Varenicline Strongly Recommended for Smoking Cessation
Guideline offers simple practice changes that may increase effectiveness of tobacco-dependence pharmacotherapy.
FDA Issues Warning Letters Regarding Illegal Sales of Vape Products
Warning letters sent to 10 companies after ongoing internet monitoring for violations of tobacco laws, regulations.
Current and Former Smokers With COPD Have Risk for Cognitive Impairment
Approximately 1 in 4 current and former smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are at risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
E-Cigarette and Vaping-Associated Lung Injuries May Have Been Overlooked in the Past
Cases of e-cigarette or vaping product use–associated lung injury (EVALI) appear to have been overlooked in the past.
Risk for Severe COVID-19 May Be Up in People With COPD, Smokers
COPD patients, smokers have up-regulation of ACE-2, the cellular entry receptor for SARS-CoV-2
DEA: 2020 Drugs of Abuse Resource Guide Now Available
The guide includes information on a drug’s origin, common street names, how it is abused, what effect it has on the mind and body, what the overdose effects are, and what its legal status is in the US.
ACC: E-Cigarette Use Continues to Rise
Authors say long-term health consequences remain unknown.
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 26
This week we talk about a phase 1 trial for a potential COVID-19 vaccine that is underway in Seattle; Concerns over COVID-19 and ACE inhibitor, ARB use; Safety labeling changes for SGLT2 inhibitors; A biosimilar to Herceptin; And new graphic warnings for cigarette packages.
