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Effect of E-cigarette Use and Social Network on Smoking Behavior Change: An agent-based model of E-cigarette and Cigarette Interaction [PDF]
arXiv, 2019 Despite a general reduction in smoking in many areas of the developed world, it remains one of the biggest public health threats. As an alternative to tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes (ECig) has been increased dramatically over the last decade. ECig use is hypothesized to impact smoking behavior through several pathways, not only as a means of
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BMC Cancer, 2019 Background Smoking cessation is a key step towards improving cancer care and outcomes. However, smoking cessation interventions are underprovided in oncology settings.
F. I. Hawari +3 more
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A Robust Functional EM Algorithm for Incomplete Panel Count Data [PDF]
arXiv, 2020 Panel count data describes aggregated counts of recurrent events observed at discrete time points. To understand dynamics of health behaviors, the field of quantitative behavioral research has evolved to increasingly rely upon panel count data collected via multiple self reports, for example, about frequencies of smoking using in-the-moment surveys on ...
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Periodontitis presenting among betel quid users: A case series
Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Background Betel leaf chewing habit has been studied extensively, as it has been an ancient practice in many Asian countries. Although betel leaf has been reported to have potential beneficial properties, it has also been shown to have a strong association with oral diseases, including periodontitis. This case series addresses the presentation
Jungweon V. Park +2 more
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Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 2017 Background Within alcohol and other drug (AOD) services, staff attitudes and beliefs are important influences determining provision of smoking cessation care. This study of AOD staff aimed to examine: a) current attitudes toward smoking cessation care; b)
Eliza Skelton +7 more
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Crestal approach for repair of oroantral bone defects and subsequent implant placement
Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Background Oroantral communication (OAC) can occur after a dental extraction. Occasionally, bony defects may persist despite successful soft tissue closure of the OAC. The absence of bone in these areas poses challenges for dental implant placement.
Min Yang +3 more
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VapeTracker: Tracking Vapor Consumption to Help E-cigarette Users Quit [PDF]
arXiv, 2016 Despite current controversy over e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid, we present early work based on a web survey (N=249) that shows that some e-cigarette users (46.2%) want to quit altogether, and that behavioral feedback that can be tracked can fulfill that purpose.
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Veterinary Record, Volume 191, Issue 11, 3/10 December 2022., 2022 Abstract There is an overweight/obesity crisis in both human and companion animal populations globally. Veterinarians have an ethical obligation to protect animal welfare and, therefore, have a duty to intervene by supporting their clients in changing care plans to mitigate and prevent pet overweight/obesity.
Jenny Lynden +2 more
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Digital HealthObjective Most smokers who achieve short-term abstinence relapse even when aided by evidence-based cessation treatment. Mobile health presents a promising but largely untested avenue for providing adjunct behavioral support for relapse prevention.
Xiaoyu Su +8 more
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BMJ, 2016 #### What you need to know A 49 year old woman who smokes attends the general practitioner for help with troubling menopausal symptoms. During the course of the consultation, the doctor offers her help to stop smoking. She has tried stopping smoking previously without help and found it intolerable. She asks if she can use drug therapy this time.
Hartmann-Boyce, J, Aveyard, P
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