Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Among Adolescents
This JAMA study found a significant increase in ED visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) among U.S. adolescents between 2013 and 2021. The rise in CHS cases paralleled the increasing legalization and use of cannabis in this age group. CHS was more common in older teens and often resulted in multiple ED visits. The study highlights the growing public health concern around adolescent cannabis use and the need for increased awareness, prevention efforts, and education on the risks of chronic cannabis use. Full Access: JAMA
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Associated with Home Mold Exposure: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis
The article examines cases of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) linked to mold exposure in residential settings. The study found that patients with HP and confirmed mold exposure often presented with nonspecific respiratory symptoms, such as cough and dyspnea, and were frequently misdiagnosed initially. Imaging typically showed ground-glass opacities and centrilobular nodules. Early recognition and removal from the exposure environment, along with corticosteroid treatment, led to improved outcomes. The study highlights the importance of considering home mold as a potential cause of HP in patients with unexplained interstitial lung disease. Full Access: PLOS
Women with History of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Face Elevated Risk for Future COPD
Women with a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes—such as miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, or having three or more children—faced significantly higher risks of developing COPD later in life. These findings suggest that reproductive history might help identify women at higher risk for COPD, highlighting an opportunity for early monitoring and prevention strategies. Full Access: Helio
Measles Outbreak Hits 33-Year High
U.S. officials have confirmed 1,267 measles cases across 27 outbreaks as of July 1 — a sharp increase from the 285 confirmed cases in 2024, according to CDC data. The outbreak in West Texas has slowed substantially, but the number of smaller outbreaks and travel-related cases continues to rise. Full Access: CDC