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DNA methylation and expression of MAPRE3 affect overall survival of early‐stage non‐small cell lung cancer patients

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Both cg12821679MAPRE3 methylation and MAPRE3 expression are significantly associated with overall survival (OS) of non‐small cell lung cancer. Meanwhile, MAPRE3 expression significantly modified the effect of smoking cessation on OS. Smoking cessation benefits OS merely for patients with high MAPRE3 expression.
Chao Chen, Jiancheng Cheng, Ruili Hou, Xiaoyuan Zheng, Li Su, Maria Moksnes Bjaanæs, Anna Karlsson, Maria Planck, Johan Staaf, Åslaug Helland, Manel Esteller, David C. Christiani, Feng Chen, Xiaofei Cao, Ruyang Zhang   +14 more
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Associations between childbirth, gang exposure and substance use among young women in Cape Town, South Africa

Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
The prevalence and influence of gangs on adolescents and young adults remain a concern in Western Cape, South Africa—particularly as they have one of the largest gang presence.
Felicia A. Browne, Tara Carney, Bronwyn Myers, Courtney Peasant Bonner, Wendee M. Wechsberg   +4 more
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Study protocol for a pragmatic trial of the Consult for Addiction Treatment and Care in Hospitals (CATCH) model for engaging patients in opioid use disorder treatment

Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 2019
Background Treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) is highly effective, yet it remains dramatically underutilized. Individuals with OUD have disproportionately high rates of hospitalization and low rates of addiction treatment.
Jennifer McNeely, Andrea B. Troxel, Hillary V. Kunins, Donna Shelley, Joshua D. Lee, Alexander Walley, Zoe M. Weinstein, John Billings, Nichola J. Davis, Roopa Kalyanaraman Marcello, Bruce R. Schackman, Charles Barron, Luke Bergmann   +12 more
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The GATS Atlas: Global Adult Tobacco Survey [PDF]

, 2015
The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) Atlas highlights findings from 22 GATS countries in a user-friendly, visual format and incorporates data covering nearly 60 percent of the world's population.

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Risk Prediction Models for Recurrence After Curative Treatment of Early‐Stage or Locally Advanced Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
This systematic review synthesizes prognostic models for survival and recurrence in resected non‐small cell lung cancer. While many models demonstrate moderate to good discrimination, few are externally validated and reporting quality is variable, limiting clinical applicability and highlighting the need for robust, transparent model development ...
Evangeline Samuel, S. Tissera, E. Paul, J. Zalcberg, R. G. Stirling   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Disparities in Tobacco Smoking by Sex and Employment Status: Results from South Africa’s First Global Adult Tobacco Survey

Social Sciences
Background/Objectives: Tobacco smoking is a cause of premature death and illness globally. This study examined the prevalence and factors associated with tobacco smoking among South African adults according to sex, education, and employment status among ...
Catherine O. Egbe, Portia Nevhungoni, Mukhethwa Londani   +2 more
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Maternal tobacco, cannabis and alcohol use during pregnancy and risk of adolescent psychotic symptoms in offspring [PDF]

, 2009
Background Adverse effects of maternal substance use during pregnancy on fetal development may increase risk of psychopathology. Aims To examine whether maternal use of tobacco, cannabis or alcohol during pregnancy increases risk of offspring ...
Andrew Thompson, Chris Hollis, David Gunnell, Dieter Wolke, Glyn Lewis, Glynn Harrison, Jeremy Horwood, Kate Thomas, Kirkwood, Paulo Menezes, Plewis, Raghunathan, Royston, Stanley Zammit, Wechsler   +14 more
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Baseline Regional Cholinergic Denervation Predicts Cognitive Trajectories in Moderate Parkinson Disease

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Cognitive decline is a disabling and variable feature of Parkinson disease (PD). While cholinergic system degeneration is linked to cognitive impairments in PD, most prior research reported cross‐sectional associations. We aimed to fill this gap by investigating whether baseline regional cerebral vesicular acetylcholine transporter ...
Taylor Brown, Giulia Carli, Prabesh Kanel, Stiven Roytman, Jaimie Barr, Nicolaas I. Bohnen, Roger L. Albin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biochemical Verification of Tobacco-Use as an Inclusion Criterion in Smoking Cessation Trials- Lessons From the Cessation of Smoking Trial in the Emergency Department

Tobacco Use Insights, 2023
INTRODUCTION Biochemical verification of smoking status prior to recruitment into smoking cessation trials is widely used to confirm smoking status, most commonly using exhaled carbon monoxide (CO).
Ian Pope MBBS, Chandhini Suresh MPH, Emma Ward PhD, Pippa Belderson PhD, Caitlin Notley PhD   +4 more
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The association of at-risk, problem, and pathological gambling with substance use, depression, and arrest history [PDF]

, 2010
We examined at-risk, problem, or pathological gambling co-occurrence with frequency of past-year alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use; depressive symptoms; and arrest history.
Delva, Jorge, Grogan-Kaylor, Andrew, Momper, Sandra L., Sanchez, Ninive, Volberg, Rachel A.   +4 more
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