Effects of smoking on oral cancer transcriptome by Zain, R.B., Karen-Ng, L.P., Cheong, S.C., Anwar, A., Mustaffa, W.M.W., Prepagaran, N., Zaini, Z., Merican, A.F., Abraham, M.T., Tay, K.K., Rahman, Z.A.A., Jallaludin, A.

“…Despite prolonged smoking cessation, some gene expression could appear to be permanently altered and these irreversible changes may account for oral cancer risk despite smoking cessation. …”
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Electronic cigarette users lack intention to quit vaping by Skerry, Alex, Lusher, Joanne, Banbury, Samantha

“…Electronic cigarettes have become a popular smoking cessation device so it is the objective of this study to explore their addiction potential and the intentions of electronic cigarette users. …”
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Physical activity for antenatal and postnatal depression in women attempting to quit smoking: randomised controlled trial by Daley, A, Riaz, M, Lewis, S, Aveyard, P, Coleman, T, Manyonda, I, West, R, Lewis, B, Marcus, B, Taylor, A, Ibison, J, Kent, A, Ussher, M

“…<strong>Methods</strong> Women were randomised to six-weekly sessions of smoking cessation behavioural-support, or to the same support plus 14 sessions combining treadmill exercise and physical activity consultations. …”

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – management of chronic disease by Ramakrishnan, S, Bafadhel, M, Russell, R

“…Diagnosis requires clinical, laboratory and functional assessment to tailor treatments towards symptoms and exacerbation risk. To date, smoking cessation is the single most important intervention in delaying disease progression and should be a focus at every patient interaction. …”

Genes and cigarette smoking. by Munafò, MR, Johnstone, E

“…CONCLUSIONS: Future research is likely to include the study of gene x environment interactions (including gene x treatment interactions, which offer the prospect of genetically tailored smoking cessation treatment) and the use of more sophisticated smoking-related phenotypes, such as longitudinal smoking trajectories, and intermediate phenotypes which use technologies such as neuroimaging and other laboratory and biobehavioural measures.…”

Prevention and early detection of prostate cancer. by Cuzick, J, Thorat, M, Andriole, G, Brawley, O, Brown, P, Culig, Z, Eeles, R, Ford, L, Hamdy, F, Holmberg, L, Ilic, D, Key, T, La Vecchia, C, Lilja, H, Marberger, M, Meyskens, F, Minasian, L, Parker, C, Parnes, H, Perner, S, Rittenhouse, H, Schalken, J, Schmid, H, Schmitz-Dräger, B, Schröder, F

“…Lifestyle modifications such as smoking cessation, exercise, and weight control offer opportunities to reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. …”

How to prevent fractures in the individual with osteoporosis. by Javaid, M, Cooper, C

“…There are now many different treatments that reduce fracture rate, and can accompany lifestyle measures such as smoking cessation, diet and exercise. Dietary supplementation with calcium has been shown to reduce the risk of vertebral fracture, and the combination of calcium with vitamin D has been shown to reduce fracture at non-vertebral sites, including the hip. …”

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

“…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. …”

Prevalence of tobacco dependence and associated factors in China: Findings from nationwide China Health Literacy Survey during 2018–19 by Liu, Z, Li, Y-H, Cui, Z-Y, Li, L, Nie, X-Q, Yu, C-D, Shan, G-L, Zhou, X-M, Qin, R, Cheng, A-Q, Chung, KF, Chen, Z-M, Xiao, D, Wang, C

“…<p><strong>Background</strong></p> Tobacco dependence is the key barrier to successful smoking cessation. However, little is known about its prevalence, sociodemographic characteristics and determinants. …”

A therapeutic vaccine for nicotine dependence: preclinical efficacy, and Phase I safety and immunogenicity. by Maurer, P, Jennings, G, Willers, J, Rohner, F, Lindman, Y, Roubicek, K, Renner, W, Müller, P, Bachmann, M

“…Nicotine is the principal addictive component in tobacco, and following uptake acts in the central nervous system. The smoking-cessation efforts of most smokers fail because a single slip often delivers sufficient nicotine to the brain to reinstate the drug-seeking behaviour. …”

Precision prevention and early detection of cancer: Fundamental principles by Rebbeck, T, Burns-White, K, Chan, A, Emmons, K, Freedman, M, Hunter, D, Kraft, P, Laden, F, Mucci, L, Parmigiani, G, Schrag, D, Syngal, S, Tamimi, R, Viswanath, K, Yurgelun, M, Garber, J

“…Two approaches have been used: Population approaches change social norms (e.g., smoking bans) or impose incentives (e.g., cigarette taxes); high-risk strategies intervene upon individuals with elevated cancer risk (e.g., smoking cessation). Knowledge about carcinogenesis mechanisms, extreme exposures, and inherited susceptibility provides opportunities to develop precision prevention and early-detection (PPED) strategies. …”

The importance of practitioner smoking status: a survey of NHS Stop Smoking Service practitioners. by Lindson-Hawley, N, Begh, R, McDermott, MS, McEwen, A, Lycett, D

“…OBJECTIVE: To investigate the smoking status of stop smoking practitioners, the impact of this on their practice, and clients' quit rates. METHODS: Smoking cessation practitioners in the UK NHS Stop Smoking Service were asked about their smoking status, client quit rates and practitioner-client interaction, using an online survey. …”

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

“…</p> <p><strong>Discussion</strong> 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. …”

Tobacco cessation interventions for young people by Fanshawe, T, Halliwell, W, Lindson, N, Aveyard, P, Livingstone-Banks, J, Hartmann-Boyce, J

“…We included any interventions for smoking cessation; these could include pharmacotherapy, psycho-social interventions and complex programmes targeting families, schools or communities. …”

Effectiveness and safety of electronic cigarettes among sole and dual user vapers in Kuantan and Pekan, Malaysia: a six-month observational study by Mohamad Haniki, Nik Mohamed, Azizur, Rahman, Shazia, Jamshed, Mahmood, Syed

“…Background; Current studies on electronic cigarettes (ECs) have assessed the smoking cessation effectiveness and safety of EC among sole EC users. …”
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Testing for the presence of a cure fraction in clustered interval-censored survival data by Xiang, Liming, Ma, Xiangmei.

“…We illustrate applications of the test using data sets from a smoking cessation study and a retrospective study of early breast cancer patients.…”
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A common biological basis of obesity and nicotine addiction. by Thorgeirsson, T, Gudbjartsson, D, Sulem, P, Besenbacher, S, Styrkarsdottir, U, Thorleifsson, G, Walters, G, Furberg, H, Sullivan, P, Marchini, J, McCarthy, M, Steinthorsdottir, V, Thorsteinsdottir, U, Stefansson, K

“…Smoking influences body weight such that smokers weigh less than non-smokers and smoking cessation often leads to weight increase. The relationship between body weight and smoking is partly explained by the effect of nicotine on appetite and metabolism. …”

Pre‐operative optimisation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a narrative review by Lee, A, Snowden, C, Hopkinson, N, Pattinson, K

“…Before surgery it is important to ensure that what have been called the ‘five fundamentals’ of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatment are achieved: smoking cessation; pulmonary rehabilitation; vaccination; self‐management; and identification and optimisation of co‐morbidities. …”

Understanding smokers beliefs and feelings about smoking and quitting during a quit attempt: a preliminary evaluation of the SNAP model by Hum, W.L., Bulgiba, A., Shahab, L., Vangeli, E., West, R.

Smoke-free spaces: a decade of progress, a need for more? by Semple, Sean, Dobson, Ruaraidh, O'Donnell, Rachel, Zainal Abidin, Emilia, Tigova, Olena, Okello, Gabriel, Fernández, Esteve

“…Restrictions and policies on use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in smoke-free settings require more research to determine the benefits and implications of bystanders’ exposure to secondhand e-cigarette aerosol, dual use and smoking cessation.…”