Certain medical conditions and medications increase risk, including hypothyroidism, obstructive sleep apnoea, hypopituitarism, and medications such as corticosteroids, tamoxifen, amiodarone, valproate, and some antiretroviral drugs (though medication-induced steatosis is less common)
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Firstly, tobacco use is a leading cause of various life-threatening diseases, including lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and respiratory disorders
Some payers restrict SBIRT to once per year, while others may allow more frequent screening based on clinical circumstances
This is because e-cigarettes, vape pens and cartridges can all introduce plastic, nicotine salts, heavy metals, lead, mercury and flammable lithium-ion batteries into waterways and soil