Oxidative Stress–Driven Alterations in FoxO‐1 and MMP‐9 Activity in Smoking‐Associated Periodontitis
ABSTRACT Objectives Smoking disrupts oxidative balance and is a major risk factor for periodontitis. Forkhead box protein O‐1 (FoxO‐1) regulates antioxidant defense, yet its contribution to smoking‐associated periodontal breakdown is unclear. This cross‐sectional case–control study assessed reactive oxygen species (ROS), matrix metalloproteinase‐9 (MMP‐
Fatma Oner +4 more
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Efficacy of a WhatsApp-based program for nicotine and tobacco cessation among young people: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
Haug S +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background Combustible cigarette smoking is a well‐established risk factor for poor oral health, but the implications of e‐cigarette use and dual use remain uncertain. Distinguishing the effects of vaping from the lingering consequences of prior smoking is a persistent challenge in the literature. Objectives To assess how distinct nicotine use
Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi +8 more
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Oral Lesions and Dental Status in Individuals Using Oral Tobacco‐Free Nicotine Pouches
ABSTRACT Objectives Users of Swedish nicotine pouches and traditional oral tobacco‐derived pouches were compared to non‐users for clinical tissue responses and oral health status. In addition, the habits associated with snus use were also evaluated. Material and Methods In this cross‐sectional study, participants aged 18–30 were recruited from nine ...
Masoumeh Daneshian +3 more
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Mobile Health Technology for Personalized Tobacco Cessation Support in Laos (Project Support Laos): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Bui TC +16 more
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ABSTRACT Microtubules (MTs) are crucial for cell division, growth, development and morphogenesis in plants. Cotton fibres are single‐celled trichomes that originate from the epidermal cells of the ovule, making them an excellent model for studying plant cell differentiation and rapid elongation.
Xiaowei Ma +18 more
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Association of Tobacco Cessation With Cognitive Decline: A Multi-State Analysis. [PDF]
Joshi M, Patel S, Fastring D.
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Defecation in preparation for ecdysis drives microplastic clearance in cricket nymphs
In preparation for ecdysis, cricket nymphs cease feeding and gradually clear their gut contents via frass production, which removes most ingested MPs from their digestive tract. Following exoskeletal moulting, the foregut lining, including any remaining MPs, is shed and excreted alongside frass approximately 6 h later.
Jennie E. Mills +3 more
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"We just don't have time": a qualitative study on health care providers' experiences with smoking cessation counseling in Egyptian maternity hospitals. [PDF]
Manzour AF +5 more
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Smoking Cessation Inertia in Diabetes Care. [PDF]
Adebisi YA, Misra A, Polosa R.
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