Implicit attitudes towards smoking predict long-term relapse in abstinent smokers [PDF]
It has previously been argued that implicit attitudes toward substance-related cues drive addictive behavior. Nevertheless, it remains an open question whether behavioral markers of implicit attitude activation can be used to predict long-term relapse ...
De Houwer, Jan+8 more
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Bridging THC Knowledge Gaps for Safer Roads: A Call for Action
The rising cases of cannabis‐impaired driving present a looming public safety concern that's currently addressed through varying state regulations. However, these regulations are yet validated and lack scientific robustness. One of the roadblocking factors is our insufficient understanding of THC's pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) due to
Peizhi Li, Guohua An
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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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Maze‐Out: A Serious Game to Enhance Treatment for Eating Disorders. A Randomized Controlled Trial
ABSTRACT Objective This study evaluated the effectiveness of Maze Out, a serious game (SG) codesigned by patients with eating disorders (ED) and clinicians as an adjunct to treatment as usual (TAU) for improving self‐efficacy, self‐image, and engagement in individuals with ED.
Maria Mercedes Guala+7 more
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VapeTracker: Tracking Vapor Consumption to Help E-cigarette Users Quit [PDF]
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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Tobacco smoking and all-cause mortality in a large Australian cohort study: findings from a mature epidemic with current low smoking prevalence [PDF]
This study finds that up to two-thirds of deaths in current smokers in Australia can be attributed to smoking. Abstract Background The smoking epidemic in Australia is characterised by historic levels of prolonged smoking, heavy smoking, very ...
Alan D. Lopez+9 more
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Association of COPD with adverse outcomes in heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction
Abstract We performed a systematic review and meta‐analysis to detect the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on the prognosis of heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). We systematically screened eligible literature from three electronic databases, PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library, up to April 2023.
Shuo Xu+3 more
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Rural smokers : a prevention opportunity
Background: Smoking is the largest single cause of preventable death and disease in Australia. This study describes smoking prevalence and the characteristics of rural smokers to guide general practitioners in targeting particular groups.Methods: Cross ...
Baird, Andrew+8 more
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Seeing new opportunities to help smokers quit: A UK national survey of optometrist delivered smoking cessation behavioural support interventions [PDF]
Background: Smoking is a risk factor for various eye conditions. Brief smoking cessation interventions have demonstrated effectiveness when delivered by a range of healthcare professionals.
Asif, S.+4 more
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Phenotyping patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure
Central illustration. Abbreviations: ACEi, angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitor; ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; ARNi, angiotensin‐receptor‐neprilysin inhibitor; CI, confidence interval; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CRT, cardiac resynchronization therapy; CV, cardiovascular; EF, ejection fraction; eGFR, estimated glomerular ...
Peter Moritz Becher+12 more
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