Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-433 Overview: E-cigarette use has risen significantly, especially among adolescents and young adults. Many people begin vaping alongside conventional cigarettes in an effort to quit or reduce smoking. But risks are emerging, challenging the belief that vaping is safer than combustible cigarettes. Join us as we explore the latest evidence on vaping, dual use, and the associated health risks. Episode resource links: Hamoud J, Hanewinkel R, Andreas S, et al. A Systematic Review Investigating the Impact of Dual Use of E-Cigarettes and Conventional Cigarettes on Smoking Cessation. ERJ Open Res 2024; in press (https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00902-2024). Lindson N, Butler AR, McRobbie H, et al. Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024;1(1):CD010216. Published 2024 Jan 8. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD010216.pub8 Pisinger C, Rasmussen SKB. The Health Effects of Real-World Dual Use of Electronic and Conventional Cigarettes versus the Health Effects of Exclusive Smoking of Conventional Cigarettes: A Systematic Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(20):13687. Published 2022 Oct 21. doi:10.3390/ijerph192013687 Nabbout, M. RSNA Press Release: Vaping Causes Immediate Effects on Vascular Function. NIH-funded studies show damaging effects of vaping, smoking on blood vessels. Kramarow, EA & Elgaddal, MS. Current Electorinc Cigarette Use Amoing Adults Aged 19 and Over: US, 2021. NCHS Data Brief, #475, Juky 2023. CDC/NCHS Data: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/smoking.htm Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

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