Pulmonology
Opinion
Taking vaccines to the next level via mucosal immunity
Protection at the mucosal level will likely be needed for success against norovirus, parainfluenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), ...
News
Growing vaping habit may lead to nicotine addiction in adolescents
Almost 12% of 12th graders report using e-cigarettes every day.
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Wildfire smoke has acute cardiorespiratory impact, but long-term effects still under study
While research advances, the unforgiving wildfire season looms, assuring more destruction of property and threats to cardiorespiratory health.
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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.
News
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.