Factors Influencing Smoking Cessation Can Assist in Intervention Strategies
A survey was administered to former adult smokers in order to identify ways to more effectively target smoking cessation in current smokers.
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Rates of Lung Cancer Screening Discussions Low Between Physicians and Patients
The rate of discussions between physicians and patients regarding lung cancer screenings is very low.
Promoting Smoking Cessation in Individuals With Schizophrenia
Researchers found data to support the benefits of proactively helping patients with schizophrenia quit smoking, including the idea to try to create a substitute that would give patients the benefits that they find by self-medicating with cigarettes, but without the unhealthy adverse effects.
AUA: Marijuana Tied to Increased Risk for LUTS Medications in BPH
Marijuana use also linked to worse overall semen parameters due to induction of oxidative stress.
Microbial Toxins Found in Electronic Cigarette Products
Electronic cigarette (EC) products may be contaminated with microbial toxins.
Cigarette Smoking Increases MS Severity Despite Smoke Load, Smoking Cessation
Cigarette smoking is associated with more severe multiple sclerosis disease course with lower lifetime cigarette smoking load and smoking cessation having no significant effect on disease severity.
FDA Reports Cases of Seizures Among Young Vapers
Agency review revealed 35 reported cases of seizures following use of e-cigarettes since 2010.
Smoking Seems Not to Be Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
No increased risk for dementia observed when adjusting for risk of death without dementia.
ED Visits in Colorado More Frequent for Inhaled vs Edible Cannabis
Visits for edible cannabis more likely to be for acute psychiatric symptoms, intoxication.
Parent Perception of E-Cig Safety Varies With Smoking Habits
Parents who both smoke cigarettes and electronic cigarettes are less likely to have smoke-free car and vape-free car or home policies compared with cigarette users.
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