Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Mortality in Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis
Patients hospitalized for alcohol-associated hepatitis who actively use cannabis face a two-and-a-half times higher mortality rate than nonusers.
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CHEST Releases Inpatient Tobacco Treatment Clinical Guideline
New CHEST recommendations urge clinicians to deliver dedicated tobacco counseling, start pharmacotherapy during hospitalization, and connect patients with postdischarge support.
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Menthol Amplifies Duration, Intensity of Inhaled Nicotine
E-cigarette aerosols combining menthol and nicotine produced stronger physiological responses and higher blood metabolite levels in animal models.
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Garnering Public Support for Bans on Menthols, Flavored Cigars
Correcting misconceptions about tobacco sales restrictions could build community support and advance respiratory health initiatives.
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Youth Vaping Prevention Initiative Wins ELF Award
A Dutch program focused on youth vaping prevention earned the 2026 European Lung Foundation (ELF) Award at ERS 2026.
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FDA Authorizes 11 Flavored Nicotine Pouches
The latest round of products brings the total number of FDA-authorized flavored nicotine pouches to 43.