Salivary nicotine and cotinine concentrations in unstimulated and stimulated saliva by Robson, Noor Zurani, Bond, A.J., Wolff, K.

“…Salivary nicotine and salivary cotinine is widely used in clinical and epidemiological studies to validate smoking cessation. However, the reported collection for salivary nicotine and salivary cotinine vary by technique and duration. …”
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Does connecting tobacco cessation intervention with tuberculosis care improve quality of life outcomes? by Awaisu, Ahmed, Nik Mohamed, Mohamad Haniki, Noordin, NM, Abd. Aziz, Noorizan, Syed Sulaiman, Syed Azhar, Ahmad Mahayiddin, Aziah, Muttalif, Abdul Razak

“…Patients were assigned to either of two groups: conventional TB-DOTS plus smoking cessation intervention (SCIDOTS group) or conventional TB-DOTS only (DOTS group). …”
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Trial Protocol: randomised controlled trial of the effects of very low calorie diet, modest dietary restriction, and sequential behavioural programme on hunger, urges to smoke, abs... by Lycett, D, Hajek, P, Aveyard, P

“… BACKGROUND: Weight gain accompanies smoking cessation, but dieting during quitting is controversial as hunger may increase urges to smoke. …”

Evaluating NHS Stop Smoking Service engagement in community pharmacies using simulated smokers: Fidelity assessment of a theory-based intervention by Jumbe, S, James, WY, Madurasinghe, V, Steed, L, Sohanpal, R, Yau, TK, Taylor, S, Eldridge, S, Griffiths, C, Walton, R

“…NHS SSS leaflets (27/30) were the most common smoking cessation materials seen on pharmacy visits. Most trained counter staff engaged with smokers using leaflets and a few proactively offered appointments with their cessation advisors. …”

An examination of user costs in relation to smokers using a cessation service based in the UK by Walker, N, Yang, Y, Kiparoglou, V, Pokhrel, S, Robinson, H, van Woerden, H

“… <h4>Background</h4> <p>Smoking cessation services provide support to smokers who desire to quit. …”

High density lipoprotein: guardian of the vascular system? by Packard, C, Nunn, A, Hobbs, R

“…HDL-C may be increased by lifestyle changes, e.g. weight loss, physical activity and smoking cessation. Pharmacological agents such as fibrates, niacin and statins have also been shown significantly to elevate HDL-C. …”

Bromocriptine use is associated with decreased smoking rates. by Murphy, M, Hey, K, Johnstone, E, Munafo, M, Walton, R, Willis, B, Harrison, P

“…Dopaminergic transmission in the central nervous system is thought to underlie addictive behaviours, including smoking. One effective smoking cessation drug, bupropion, enhances dopaminergic transmission; conversely, antipsychotic drugs, which are dopamine antagonists, are associated with increased smoking. …”

Diagnosis and management of adult asthma by Haldar, P, Pavord, I

“…Important non-pharmacological measures include patient education, avoidance of triggers and smoking cessation. Pharmacological management involves the stepwise titration of β-agonist bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids according to symptoms. …”

Predictors and determinants of albuminuria in people with prediabetes and diabetes based on smoking status: a cross-sectional study using the UK Biobank data by Kar, D, El-Wazir, A, Delanerolle, G, Forbes, A, Sheppard, JP, Nath, M, Joy, M, Cole, N, Arnold, JR, Lee, A, Feher, M, Davies, MJ, Khunti, K, de Lusignan, S, Goyder, E

“…Combining smoking cessation intervention in smokers with prediabetes in the current diabetes prevention programmes may offset post-cessation weight gain and reduce the risk of albuminuria. …”

Translation and validation of the Malay version of Shiffman-Jarvik withdrawal scale and cessation self-efficacy questionnaire: a review of psychometric properties by Teo, E.W., Lee, Y.Y., Khoo, S., Morris, T.

“…Withdrawal symptoms and self-efficacy to quit smoking have been shown to have significant effects on the outcomes of smoking cessation. The Shiffman-Jarvik Withdrawal Scale (Psychopharmacology, 50: 35-39, 1976) and the Cessation Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (Cognitive Ther Res 5: 175-187, 1981) are two questionnaires that have been widely used in various smoking cessation research. …”

Professional doctorate in health psychology : thesis portfolio (Whippey : 2018) by Whippy, Nicola

“…It explored this by comparing different smoking cessation aids, (NRT, Champix and E-cigarettes), gender, ethnicity (Asian or Non-Asian), eating behaviours and activity levels to compare different variables in their strength in predicting weight changes during smoking cessation. …”
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Smoker desaturation during general anaesthesia: a case report by Mohamed, Abdul Hadi, Md Ralib, Azrina, Abdullah, Nor Zamzila, Osman, Ariff, Mat Nor, Mohd Basri

“…We conclude that smoking cessation was necessary at long as possible even though in case of emergency to prevent potential hypoxaemia pre intubation and during extubation at the end of operation. …”
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Does ethnicity or religion affect and/or explain the relationship between knowledge, attitudes and beliefs, and smoking behaviour? by Anthony, D, Chowdary, Q, Dyson, P, Thankappan, K

“…Most regular smokers report starting in their teens, and health education designed for smoking cessation among schoolchildren should identify and take into account the contributory factors for tobacco use. …”

An update on therapeutics for tobacco dependence. by Lancaster, T, Stead, L, Cahill, K

“…Nicotine replacement therapy and some antidepressants aid smoking cessation and are an established part of therapy. …”

Does reduced smoking if you can't stop make any difference? by Begh, R, Lindson-Hawley, N, Aveyard, P

“…Promoting and supporting smoking reduction in smokers with no immediate intention of stopping smoking is controversial given existing fears that this will deter cessation and that reduction itself may not improve health outcomes.Evidence shows that smokers who reduce the number of daily cigarettes smoked are more likely to attempt and actually achieve smoking cessation. Further, clinical trials have shown that nicotine replacement therapy benefits both reduction and cessation. …”

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: management of chronic disease by Bafadhel, M, Russell, R, Hambleton, K

“…Breathlessness develops as a result of irreversible airway narrowing (obstruction), and spirometry is used alongside imaging to guide both diagnosis and treatment. To date, smoking cessation is the single most important intervention in delaying disease progression and should be a focus at every patient interaction. …”

Adverse reaction to nicotine gum in malay female smoker: a case report by Noorzurani, M.H.R., Bond, A., Wolff, K.

“…Nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) are prescribed in smoking cessation programmes to help smokers stop smoking. …”
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Ocular ischemic syndrome with bilateral carotid artery stenosis in a patient with chronic tophaceous gout by Mohammad Razali, Amirah, Mohamed Shafit, Muhammad Adri, Md Saleh, Rafidah, Mohmood, Adzleen, Mohd Isa, Mujammad

“…His vision remained stable after a year of follow-up, with the main emphasis of optimizing his medical condition and smoking cessation.…”

The SCIDOTS Project: evidence of benefits of an integrated tobacco cessation intervention in tuberculosis care on treatment outcomes by Awaisu, Ahmed, Nik Mohamed, Mohamad Haniki, Mohamad Noordin, Noorliza, Abd Aziz, Noorizan, Syed Sulaiman, Syed Azhar, Muttalif, Abdul Razak, Ahmad Mahayiddin, Aziah

“…The impacts of the novel approach on biochemically validated smoking cessation and TB treatment outcomes were measured periodically as appropriate. …”
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Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of behavioural support for prolonged abstinence for smokers wishing to reduce but not quit: Randomised controlled trial of physical activity as... by Taylor, AH, Thompson, TP, Streeter, A, Chynoweth, J, Snowsill, T, Ingram, W, Ussher, M, Aveyard, P, Murray, RL, Harris, T, Callaghan, L, Green, C, Greaves, CJ, Price, L, Creanor, S

“…</p> <p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> For United Kingdom smokers wanting to reduce but not quit smoking, behavioural support to reduce smoking and increase physical activity improved some short-term smoking cessation and reduction outcomes and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, but had no long-term effects on smoking cessation or physical activity.…”