Health
E-cigarettes: five things to know
E-cigarettes have become hugely popular in the past decade but a rash of vaping-linked deaths and illnesses is feeding caution about a product, already banned in some places.
Nov 14, 2019
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WHO welcomes Indian electronic cigarette ban
The World Health Organization congratulated India on Thursday for its ban on electronic cigarettes, the latest evidence of a global backlash against a technology touted as safer than regular smoking.
Sep 19, 2019
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Health
NAM special publication outlines steps toward making health care systems fully interoperable
While health care has made great strides in recent years with the proliferation of electronic health records (EHRs), establishment of regional health information exchanges, and development of data exchange standards and interfaces, ...
Oct 12, 2018
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Health
E-cigarette explosion and burn injuries have been underestimated by federal agencies
Electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) are devices commonly powered by a battery that aerosolize liquid and chemical flavorants. These products have become popular among people of all ages, especially youth. Some users may ...
Oct 2, 2018
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Addiction
Major anti-tobacco conference in Moscow aims to bolster taxes
A major anti-tobacco conference opened in Moscow on Monday aimed at agreeing higher taxes on cigarettes, a move being fiercely opposed by the tobacco industry.
Oct 13, 2014
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Cardiology
New blood-thinner measures may cut medication errors
Blood thinners are the preferred treatment option to prevent heart attacks, blood clots and stroke, but they are not without risk, and not just because of their side effects. These high-risk drugs, known as anticoagulants, ...
May 22, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
New treatment may lead the way to fighting obesity and diabetes
Two professors believe they may have a promising lead from which to develop a new treatment for obesity and diabetes.
Apr 25, 2013
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Health
Online guide helps health organizations adopt electronic health records
A new online guide is available from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to help hospitals and other health care organizations anticipate, avoid and address problems that can occur when adopting and using ...
Dec 14, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Computer games to help cystic fibrosis kids
(Medical Xpress) -- Computer games which help young people with cystic fibrosis cope better with treatment, and improve monitoring of their condition, are being developed by the University of Derby.
Aug 16, 2011
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