Vaping-linked lung injuries near 1,500; doctor says nicotine, not flavors, are the problem

Physician: The nicotine, not the flavors, needs regulationby Gregory Twacthman   The use of nicotine salt at high concentrations allows nicotine to be absorbed more quickly, according to Dr. Michael B. Siegel.   Other News:   Global blood supply runs low Worldwide, more than 60% of countries had an inadequate supply of blood to meet the demand for transfusion.   Obesity ups type 2 diabetes risk for more than lifestyle, genetics Obesity, more than having a poor lifestyle, significantly raised the odds of developing type 2 diabetes.   Guidelines updated for treating community-acquired pneumonia The panel addressed 16 questions in the areas of diagnostic testing, determination of site of care, selection of initial empiric antibiotic therapy, and subsequent management decisions.   Vaping-linked lung injuries near 1,500 E-cigarette-linked lung injuries, now called EVALI, occurred in all U.S. states.   You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at [email protected] or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.