Tag: Hospitals
More Than 800 Cases of Vaping-Linked Illness Reported in 46 States
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also reports 12 confirmed deaths in 10 states
Vaping-Related Death in Kansas Brings National Total to Nine
In all, 530 people have possible or confirmed lung injuries from the vaping-linked lung illness
Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Claims Eighth Life
Patient first suffered from shortness of breath, which rapidly progressed to acute respiratory distress syndrome
High-Risk Antibiotic Use Linked to Hospital-Associated C. Difficile
High-risk antibiotic use independently predicts hospital-related Clostridioides difficile infection
Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Claims Seventh Victim
According to CDC, 380 people in 36 states have come down with the vaping-related sickness
President Pushing for Nationwide Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes
Details of plan to phase out flavored e-cigarettes from the market expected during the next few weeks
New Tool Measures Patients’ Perceptions of Stroke Care
Validated instrument focuses on speed of diagnosis and treatment, caring, and patient education
Spending Up With Treatment in Hospital-Owned Practices
Difference in spending seems to be due to greater service utilization; no difference seen in care quality
AMA: Do Not Use Electronic Cigarettes
AMA statement comes as sixth death from vaping-related lung illness confirmed
Health Officials Close in on Culprit in Vaping Lung Injury Cases
Vitamin E acetate can be dangerous when inhaled, leading to cough, shortness of breath, chest pain
