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New Guidance Says Doctors Should Discuss Vaping as One Option to Help Adults Quit Smoking

Quitting smoking is one of the best things a person can do for their health—but it's also one of the hardest habits to break. Many smokers make several attempts before they successfully quit, even when using medications or nicotine replacement products. Now, a panel of tobacco treatment experts is encouraging healthcare providers to expand the conversation about smoking cessation by discussing nicotine e-cigarettes as one possible option for adults who smoke cigarettes. The recommendations, published in JAMA , were developed by the Harm Reduction Work Group of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco’s Treatment Research Network. Rather than promoting vaping, the group says clinicians should focus on helping patients choose the quit-smoking method that best fits their individual circumstances. A Personalized Approach to Quitting Smoking cessation isn't the same for everyone. What works well for one person may not work for another, which is why the authors recommend mo...
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FDA Warns Against Hazards of Topical Numbing Agents


Topical anesthetics, or skin numbing agents, are sold over the counter to treat minor burns, insect bites, poison ivy, and minor cuts. The creams and gels are now under advisory from the FDA. A statement released by the agency January 16 cautions consumers about the potential life threatening effects from improperly using the skin numbing anesthetics, and the warning targets women who use the products for special procedures, two of whom died.

The letter from the FDA especially targets women who use Lidocaine on large skin areas, covered with plastic wrap before undergoing mammogram screening. Lidocaine eases the discomfort associated with mammogram. The FDA is concerned that widespread use of the tactic will lead to an increase in health risks associated with topical anesthetics. The letter states, "As women become more aware of information from this study via Internet sites or word of mouth, increased use of the drug may result in an increase in severe adverse events."

Read the entire story @ emaxhealth.com - FDA Warning About Skin Numbing Agents Targets Women
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