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Smoking and mortality — beyond established causes

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February 12, 2015A new study suggests that smoking could be taking a greater toll on Americans' health than previously thought. The study looked at data on more than 181,000 deaths, including 16,475 among current smokers, from five U.S. cohort studies and found a number of causes not previously associated with smoking.

A new study suggests that smoking could be taking a greater toll on Americans' health than previously thought. The study looked at data on more than 181,000 deaths, including 16,475 among current smokers, from five U.S. cohort studies and found a number of causes not previously associated with smoking. These include renal failure, intestinal ischemia, hypertensive heart disease, infections, and various respiratory diseases. There are currently 21 diseases that have been firmly established as linked to smoking; however, the new findings could expand that number. The researchers report that about 17% of the excess mortality among current smokers in their study was due to associations with causes that have not been formally linked to smoking. Further research is needed, but the authors suggest "that the number of persons in the United States who die each year as a result of smoking cigarettes may be substantially greater than currently estimated."

New England Journal of Medicine (02/12/15) Carter, Brian D.; Abnet, Christian C.; Feskanich, Diane; et al.

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Washington bill would let pharmacists administer vaccines

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February 13, 2015A Washington state senate bill would allow pharmacists to order and give all vaccinations without a doctor's order. Bill sponsor Senator Ann Rivers (R-Clark County) says the measure would expand access for all vaccinations by using pharmacies as distribution points.

A Washington state senate bill would allow pharmacists to order and give all vaccinations without a doctor's order. Bill sponsor Senator Ann Rivers (R-Clark County) says the measure would expand access for all vaccinations by using pharmacies as distribution points. Pharmacists are already trained to give vaccines right now, but are limited to the flu and shingles vaccine. The bill would give a patient the ability to walk into their regular pharmacy and be assessed by the pharmacist without a doctor's note. The patient would then be able to receive any vaccine a doctor would otherwise administer. The bill is currently awaiting a hearing in the Health Care Committee. It would be the first of its kind in the nation, if passed.

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Recommendations for obesity prevention and treatment confront biological adaptations

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February 12, 2015Experts suggest obesity is a chronic disease with largely biological causes. "For most individuals, these biological adaptations need to be addressed for weight loss to be sustained long-term," they note.

Experts suggest obesity is a chronic disease with largely biological causes. "For most individuals, these biological adaptations need to be addressed for weight loss to be sustained long-term," they note. "We believe these mechanisms largely explain the poor long-term success rates of lifestyle modification, and obligate clinicians to go beyond mere recommendations to eat less and move more." They suggest that many clinicians may not be familiar enough with the reasons that people with obesity face in achieving and maintaining weight loss. The authors' clinical recommendations for obesity prevention and treatment include proactively addressing prevention with overweight patients, focusing on lifestyle choices, and continuing to monitor progress and adjust strategy as necessary. In terms of treatment, they recommend encouraging patients with obesity to consider treatment, even if it is not the primary complaint; considering biologically based interventions; implementing a multifaceted treatment strategy; recommending surgery when appropriate; and informing patients of the challenges to weight-loss maintenance.

The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (02/11/2015) Ochner, Christopher N.; Tsai, Adam G.; Kushner, Robert F.; et al.

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