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Efficient expression of a novel α-amylase for reduction of tobacco starch and smoke hazard

Frontiers in Microbiology
The combustion of excessive starch in tobacco leaves leads to more harmful substances, adversely affecting the sensory properties of tobacco and posing significant risks to human health.
Zongchen Han, Jie Hao, Dian Zou, Zhikang Sun, Zekun Zhang, Chenqi Niu, Qi Lu, Kuo Huang, Changwen Ye, Xuetuan Wei   +9 more
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Design and marketing features influencing choice of e-cigarettes and tobacco in the EU [PDF]

, 2016
Data were analysed from the 2014 Special Eurobarometer for Tobacco survey. We estimated self-rated importance of various factors in the choice of both tobacco and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among tobacco smokers who had ever used an e-cigarette.
Filippidis, FT, Laverty, AA, Vardavas, C
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Why and how to tax cigarettes

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 2011
Objective of the article is to identify the functions and requirements an excise tax on cigarettes should fulfil, next also to calculate a model for the taxation of cigarettes in the Czech Republic with practical relevance, and to formulate ...
Petr David
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Cross sectional online survey to determine the prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practice of smoking tobacco among students of medical science college in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2021
Objectives: The present study was conducted to examine the prevalence of tobacco smoking among students' of different departments of private medical science college at Dammam, as well as to assess students' attitude, practice, knowledge, and awareness ...
Wasim Ahmad, Ayaz Ahmad, Mohammad Daud Ali, Yousif Amin Hassan, Raghad Abdullah R Albanai, Raghad Barrak Al-dossary, Ahlam Abdullatif Alabdullah   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cohort study of electronic cigarette use: effectiveness and safety at 24 months [PDF]

, 2016
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of e-cigarettes, by comparing users of only e-cigarettes, smokers of only tobacco cigarettes and dual users. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study.
Boccia, Stefania, Cicolini, Giancarlo, Ferrante, Margherita, Fiore, Maria, Flacco, Maria Elena, Fragassi, Giorgia, Gualano, Maria Rosaria, La Vecchia, Carlo, Liguori, Giorgio, Manzoli, Lamberto, Marzuillo, Carolina, Ricciardi, Walter, Siliquini, Roberta, Villari, Paolo   +13 more
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Patterns of electronic cigarette, conventional cigarette, and hookah use and related passive exposure among adolescents in Kuwait: A cross-sectional study

Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2020
Introduction Use of tobacco products among adolescents is a major global public health concern. Given the changing landscape of tobacco product use and the lack of epidemiologic data to inform tobacco prevention and control strategies in Kuwait, this ...
Ali Esmaeil*, Ahmed Alshammasi*, Waad Almutairi, Abdullah Alnajem, Dalal Alroumi, Mohamad Ali, Abdullah Redha, Maram Alhussaini, Ali H. Ziyab   +8 more
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Acute Cardiovascular Effects of Vaping Compared to Cigarette Smoking in Young Adults

McGill Journal of Medicine, 2022
Background: First introduced as the safer alternative to smoking, vaping has become a popular activity among young adults. However, little is known about the potential health effects of vaping.
Keana Shahin, Sarah L. West, Ingrid K. M. Brenner   +2 more
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Higher cigarette prices influence cigarette purchase patterns [PDF]

Tobacco Control, 2005
Objective:To examine cigarette purchasing patterns of current smokers and to determine the effects of cigarette price on use of cheaper sources, discount/generic cigarettes, and coupons.Background:Higher cigarette prices result in decreased cigarette consumption, but price sensitive smokers may seek lower priced or tax-free cigarette sources ...
A, Hyland, J E, Bauer, Q, Li, S M, Abrams, C, Higbee, L, Peppone, K M, Cummings   +6 more
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Global Trends in Tobacco Cigarette Use among Adolescents: Prevalence of Use and Evidence Based Cessation Interventions

Journal of Global Awareness, 2020
Tobacco use remains a global problem, and as a demographic group, adolescents are at a high risk of its adverse effects. In addition, disparities exist in strategies to address tobacco control, particularly among youth from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
Rejoice Addae, Cheryl Knight, Tamara Pace-Glover   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Changes in Immune‐Inflammation Status and Acute Ischemic Stroke Prognosis in Prospective Cohort

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Inflammation is a critical risk factor for poor outcomes in cerebral infarction. Prior studies focused primarily on baseline inflammation status, neglecting dynamic longitudinal changes. We try to investigate the association between immune‐inflammation status alterations and stroke prognosis, and evaluated three systemic biomarkers'
Songfang Chen, Wenting Huang, Yitian Liu, Xuan Chen, Buyu Ke, Qian Shen, Hanyu Cai, Jing Sun, Yan Li, Yungang Cao, Beilei Hu, Keyang Chen   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source