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Habitual khat chewing induced oral erythroplakia: A case report
Oral Oncology ReportsOral erythroplakia (OE) is a clinical diagnosis of a relatively rare, solitary erythematous lesion. It has a high and significant risk of malignant transformation. OE is most commonly caused by tobacco use, especially smokeless tobacco, alcohol drinking,
Aisha A.H. Al-Jamaei +5 more
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From Betel-Chewing to Tobacco Smoking in Indonesia
The Journal of Asian Studies, 1985 Indonesians, like other Southeast Asians, have been extensive users of mild narcotic analgesics throughout history. Until a century ago the most widespread narcotic was the chewed quid of betel, comprising the areca nut, betel leaves, lime, and sundry optional additives.
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Deciphering Role of Endophytes in Plant Defences and Biotic Stress Resilience Across Families
Plant, Cell &Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Plant families generate distinct repertoires of specialised metabolites that govern their biotic interactions. Endophytes strengthen host plant defence mechanisms and tolerance to biotic challenges by upregulating metabolite biosynthesis, modifying precursor compounds into more potent forms, or by directly synthesising analogous defence ...
S. Aneeqa Noor +4 more
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Relationship between chewing tobacco, smoking, consuming alcohol and cognitive impairment among older adults in India: a cross-sectional study. [PDF]
BMC Geriatr, 2021 Muhammad T +3 more
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Effects of Atmospheric CO2 Levels on the Susceptibility of Maize to Diverse Pathogens
Plant, Cell &Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Rising atmospheric CO2 has significant implications for crop productivity and food security. Based on studies in C3 plants, elevated CO2 (eCO2) can shape plant‐pathogen interactions, although the outcomes are often variable. The question of how eCO2 influences immunity and disease development in C4 plants, such as the globally important cereal
Ekkachai Khwanbua +5 more
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Addicta: The Turkish Journal on AddictionsThe tobacco epidemic is a public health threat, killing more than 8 million people annually. Liquorice is an herbal medicine that acts as a modulator of GABA receptors and may induce sedative and anxiolytic effects; thereby, it can support smoking ...
Dikshita Mehta +3 more
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Oral Submucous Fibrosis - A changing scenario
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2007 Tobacco causes a wide spectrum of diseases. Its use is the world′s leading cause of death accounting for four million deaths per year. There is a general concept among the younger generation that chewing tobacco (spit tobacco, smokeless tobacco) is safe ...
Tinky Rose, Anita Balan
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Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives This systematic review investigated the efficacy of biologic factors in the surgical treatment of periodontal suprabony defects. Materials and Methods Three databases were searched to identify RCTs comparing open‐flap debridement (OFD) combined with biologic factors only, or combined with bone substitute, and/or barriers to the same
Carrie Chew +5 more
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Prevalence of tobacco use among power loom workers - A cross-sectional study
Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 2010 Background: Tobacco use is a major public health problem globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco is the second most important cause of death in the world. It is currently estimated to be responsible for about 5 million deaths
Ansari Zaki, Bano S, Zulkifle M
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Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Smoking tobacco is a critical modifiable risk factor for periodontal and peri‐implant diseases. This narrative review integrates established behavioral theories with communication‐based psychological processes to propose an evidence‐based model for smoking cessation support in periodontal care.
Christoph A. Ramseier
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