Category: Public Health

Public Health

FDA Authorizes 11 Flavored Nicotine Pouches

The latest round of products brings the total number of FDA-authorized flavored nicotine pouches to 43.

Public Health

Veterinarians Could Help Pet Owners Quit Smoking

Veterinarians discussing the risks of secondhand smoke to animals could serve as a motivator for human smoking cessation.

Public Health

High-performance ICUs Had Lower Pandemic Mortality Rates

ICU mortality rates during the pandemic were significantly lower in ICUs that exhibited high efficiency, pre-COVID-19.

Pediatrics

FDA Clears Masimo Pediatric Sedation Monitoring Tool

Masimo received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Patient State Index (PSi) , a new monitoring index that helps clinicians track brain activity and sedation levels in children during surgery and intensive care.

Smoking

Awareness of Lung Cancer Screening Availability Remains Low

Only one-third (33%) of surveyed Americans were aware that low-dose CT scans are available individuals at high-risk of lung cancer.

Healthcare & Policy

ATS Initiative for OSA Diagnosis in Primary Care

The project from the American Thoracic Society aims to reduce the high rate of undiagnosed sleep disorders by partnering with primary care providers.