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CDC reviewing air quality associated with air hoses in some laboratories – Media Statement

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has begun a review of air quality associated with the use of air hoses attached to protective suits worn in its Biosafety Level-4 labs. There is no known exposure to hazardous pathogens or contaminated air within the labs, and the air used in these hoses has already … Continue reading CDC reviewing air quality associated with air hoses in some laboratories – Media Statement

CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Why is the overall cancer rate declining, while cancer rates associated with overweight and obesity are on the rise? – Media Advisory

Overweight and obesity are associated with at least 13 different types of cancer. According to the latest CDC Vital Signs report, cancers associated with overweight and obesity accounted for 40 percent of cancers diagnosed in the U.S. in 2014. About 2 in 3 of these cancers are in adults 50- to 74-years-old.

Cancers Associated with Overweight and Obesity Make up 40 percent of Cancers Diagnosed in the United States – Press Release

Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of 13 types of cancer. These cancers account for about 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the United States in 2014

High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol Associated with Noisy Jobs – Press Release

High blood pressure and high cholesterol are more common among workers exposed to loud noise at work according to a CDC study published this month in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.

Increased Use of Telehealth Services and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Reduced Risk for Fatal Overdose

The expanded availability of opioid use disorder-related telehealth services and medications during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a lowered likelihood of fatal drug overdose among Medicare beneficiaries, according to a new study.

Increased Use of Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Reduced Risk of Overdose

The expansion of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with individuals staying in treatment longer and reducing their risk of medically treated overdose, according to a new study.

South Carolina detects first US cases associated with variant first detected in South Africa

CDC is aware that the first US documented cases of the B 1.351 variant of SARS-CoV-2, which was first detected in South Africa, have been identified in South Carolina.

CDC Telebriefing: Update on Lung Injury Associated with E-cigarette Use, or Vaping

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will give updates on the investigation into cases of lung injury associated with e-cigarette use, or vaping. This update includes key findings published today in the Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) and the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).

Transcript of December 20, 2019, Telebriefing: Update on Lung Injury Associated with E-cigarette Use, or Vaping

Thank you all for joining us for today’s update on the lung injury investigation among people who use e-cigarette or vaping products. We are joined by CDC’s principal deputy direct, Dr. Schuchat, who will provide today’s update.

CDC, states update number of cases of hospitalized e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI)

CDC today announced the updated number of cases* of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI).