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Prevalence of Electronic Cigarette Use Among University Students: Predictors and Mediators

open access: yesAddicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions
This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors affecting the use of electronic cigarettes among university students. This cross-sectional study included 987 participants.
Burak Mete   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Electronic cigarette survey characteristics [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, 2020
Electronic cigarettes (EC) remain a controversial topic with uncertainty about harm reduction in current smokers, their efficacy in smoking cessation, their potential for addiction, the need for regulation, and the type of information needed to educate the public about the benefits and hazards of EC. Multiple medical institutions and organizations have
Jonathan Kopel   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Characteristics and Outcomes of Male Participants in a Multicenter Longitudinal Australian Study Cohort

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The aim of this study was to determine the differences in demographic, serologic, and clinical characteristics between male and female patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) in an Australian cohort. Methods This was a retrospective observational study using data from the Australian Scleroderma Cohort Study.
Emily Lin   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perfusion Bioreactor Culture Incorporating Mechanical Confinement Enhances Mesenchymal Stem Cell Extracellular Vesicle Production and Wound Healing Potential

open access: yesAdvanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Scalable manufacturing challenges and limited potency remain two of the most intransigent issues limiting clinical translation of EV therapeutics. Mechanical cues can induce phenotypic changes and increased vesiculation in EV source cells without the use of extraneous reagents, chemicals, and/or cargo, thereby potentially drastically improving the ...
Emily H. Powsner   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adverse Cardiovascular Effects of Nicotine Delivered by Chronic Electronic Cigarettes or Standard Cigarettes Captured by Cardiovascular Intrinsic Frequencies

open access: yesJournal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease
Background Electronic cigarettes have gained popularity as a nicotine delivery system, which has been recommended by some as an aid to help people quit traditional smoking.
Rashid Alavi   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

ALTERNATIVE TOBACCO PRODUCTS & DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
The association between cigarette use and depression has been documented in many studies. Fewer studies have examined other tobacco products such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and hookah that are used by young adults.
Marsden, David
core   +1 more source

Macrophage Extracellular Traps in Immunity and Cancer

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
As a macrophage‐mediated innate defense mechanism, the dysregulated release of METs drives chronic inflammation and influences tumor progression. Furthermore, METs exhibit a functional duality within the tumor microenvironment, capable of both promoting and suppressing tumor development.
Junyao Li   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Electronic cigarettes - harmful substances contained in e-cigarette liquids and smoke

open access: yesQuality in Sport
Electronic cigarettes and electronic cigarette liquids are increasingly popular in society, especially among young people. However, despite the widespread belief that they are a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes, many scientific studies confirm
Konrad Białogłowski   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

The knowledge, concerns and healthcare practices among physicians regarding electronic cigarettes

open access: yesJournal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, 2017
Background: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-powered devices that deliver aerosolized nicotine. With easy access and over-the-counter availability, many patients consider using electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation. Few studies have
Venkatkiran Kanchustambham   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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