
E-cigarettes not Helping Cancer Patients To Quit Smoking
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Despite an increasing number of cancer patients turning to e-cigarettes to aid smoking cessation, a new study suggests that they could be having little effect.
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France Is On The Right Track In The Fight Against Tobacco Epidemic In Europe
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The French government has outlined new legislation (1) to introduce standardised packaging for cigarettes following Ireland (2) and the UK's recent initiatives (3).
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Smokers Of Slim Cigarettes Not Exposed To More Harmful Chemicals
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A new study confirms that the exposure to tar tended to be lower for smokers of slim cigarettes than of regular cigarettes. Similarly, exposure to nicotine tended to be lower.
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Combined Behavioral Support And Medication Offers Smokers Best Chance Of Quitting
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Numerous randomized clinical trials have shown the effectiveness of the two major forms of smoking cessation treatment - behavioral support and medication - in helping smokers quit.
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Increases In Smoking Cessation Interventions After An Improvement Initiative Using Electronic Health Records
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Electronic health records have the potential to make it easier for health care providers to screen for and document tobacco use and to intervene with patients who use tobacco products.
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Smoking Interferes With Neurocognitive Recovery During Abstinence From Alcohol
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Numerous studies have shown that individuals with an alcohol use disorder perform worse than those without one on multiple neurocognitive domains of function following detoxification from alcohol...
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Secrets Of Old Age Pave Way For A Healthier Britain
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Leading health specialists will use the findings of a 35-year study as an evidence base for calling on members of the UK public to take responsibility for their own health.
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Physicians vital In Explaining Smoking And Bladder Cancer Link
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A new study has identified physicians as key when it comes to explaining how tobacco use can cause bladder cancer, and they could help cancer survivors quit smoking.
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