Cigar renaissance grows as industry steadies after boom
In Tampa, industry experts say a post boom lull gave way to a steady revival. Imports rose from 1993 lows toward 2008 levels, while quality tobacco and refined methods yield cigars from the Dominican Republic Nicaragua and Honduras. Industry leaders report growth prospects despite tighter smoking laws.
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Tampa
Fla
Dominican Republic
Nicaragua
Honduras
David
Dave Zeplowite
Norman Sharp
Cigar Association of America
United States
Cooper Gardiner
General Cigar Co
Gardiner
Cohiba
Macanudo
Punch
Hoyo de Monterrey
Fort Lauderdale
Slow rollout for new HIV testing guidelines faces legal and practice hurdles
Atlanta reports that new CDC guidance urging routine HIV testing for teens and adults under 65 in health care settings may take years to implement due to state laws requiring pretest counseling and consent, plus doctors' hesitation. Public health experts warn about lingering bureaucracy and varying state restrictions that slow adoption despite broad support.
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Atlanta
Lawrence Gostin
Georgetown University
U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
American Academy of Family Physicians
New York
Nancy Nielsen
Buffalo, N.Y
The Need of General Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Deborah A. Ashcraft outlines when general anesthesia is needed for pediatric dentistry. She notes its use for extensive treatment, seeks safer hospital settings, and emphasizes trained providers, monitoring, and safety.
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Deborah A. Ashcraft
Ashcraft
Doctor's Hospital
Medical College of Georgia
Children’s Medical ‘Center
Dr. Ashcraft
Allendale
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
The
American Medical Association
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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