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Changes in smoking cessation assistance in the European Union between 2012 and 2017: pharmacotherapy versus counselling versus e-cigarettes

Tobacco Control, 2018
Background The landscape of smoking cessation may have changed in Europe recently. Objectives To identify changes in use of smoking cessation assistance in the European Union (EU) and factors associated with use of cessation assistance. Methods Data from
F. Filippidis, A. Laverty, U. Mons, C. Jiménez-Ruiz, C. Vardavas   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The synergistic effect of anticholinergic burden and depression on fall risk in older persons

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims Both anticholinergic burden (ACB) and depression are known to increase fall risk in older persons, next to increasing morbidity and mortality. However, the effect of depression on fall risk associated with ACB is unclear. This is relevant because several antidepressants have anticholinergic effects to some extent.
Raymond Salet, Nathalie van der Velde, Didi Rhebergen, Bob van de Loo, Lotta Seppala, Natasja M. van Schoor, Bruno Stricker, Marieke Henstra   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing nursing competency to incorporate smoking cessation interventions into standard nursing practice for patients with non-communicable diseases

Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018
Background and challenges to implementation Tobacco use is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCD). Nurses are in a good position to provide smoking cessation interventions to reduce the smoking rate.
Orasa Panpakdee
doaj   +1 more source

The Transition to Smoking Cessation: Evidence from Multiple Failure Duration Analysis [PDF]

While much is known about the impacts prices and tobacco control policies have on smoking participation and frequency of cigarette use, little is known about their impacts on smoking cessation. This paper addresses the dynamics of smoking cessation using
John A. Tauras
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Medication persistence trajectories among individuals prescribed lipid‐lowering therapy in primary care settings: A retrospective cohort study

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims This study aimed to identify distinct trajectories of lipid‐modifying medication (LMM) persistence over time and to explore characteristics associated with each pattern. Methods Using primary care data from IQVIA, we conducted a retrospective cohort study of adults prescribed LMMs between January 2015 and December 2017, with 5 years of follow‐up ...
Zhomart Orman, Jia Wei Koh, Caroline Trin, Zanfina Ademi, Ella Zomer, Danielle Berkovic, Jenni Ilomaki, J. Simon Bell, Danny Liew, Christopher M. Reid, Sean Lybrand, Brittany Schoeninger, Stella Talic   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Innovative transdermal drug delivery systems: Benefits, challenges, and emerging application

BMEMat, EarlyView.
The graphical abstract illustrates the diverse nanostructures employed in transdermal drug delivery systems, highlighting their unique mechanisms to penetrate the intricate layers of skin. It provides a detailed representation of the skin's complex anatomy, emphasizing the challenges posed by its barrier properties.
Syed Waqas Ali Shah, Xingxing Li, Hao Yuan, Huiling Shen, Shaohao Quan, Guifang Pan, Muhammad Ishfaq, Abid Ullah Shah, Hanhan Xie, Jundong Shao   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of Smoking Cessation: An Analysis of Young Adult Men and Women [PDF]

Substantial econometric efforts have been devoted to examining the impacts prices and tobacco control policies have on smoking propensity and intensity. However, little is known about the effects prices, smoking restrictions, and other influences have on
Frank J. Chaloupka, John A. Tauras
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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, Priyanka K. Pitchumani, Dimitris N. Tatakis   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Are digital interventions for smoking cessation in pregnancy effective?:A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

, 2018
Smoking in pregnancy remains a global public health issue due to foetal health risks and potential maternal complications. The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to explore: (1) whether digital interventions for pregnancy smoking ...
American Psychological Society Publications and Communications Board Working Group on Journal Article Reporting Standards (APA), Borenstein M., Emily Anne Fulton, Felix Naughton, Fiore M. C., Ildiko Tombor, Joanne Parsons, Katherine E Brown, Novello A. C., Sarah Ellen Griffiths   +9 more
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The Benefits of Smoking Cessation [PDF]

Canadian Respiratory Journal, 2003
In this issue of the Canadian Respiratory Journal, Demeter et al (pages 435‐441) describe lung cancer outcomes in a recent Alberta cohort. Not much is new; outcomes are bad, not much better than they were when I was in medical school more than 40 years ago.
openaire   +4 more sources