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. …”

mHealth Messaging to Motivate Quitline Use and Quitting: Protocol for a Community-Based Randomized Controlled Trial in Rural Vietnam by Celine Larkin, Jessica Wijesundara, Hoa L Nguyen, Duc Anh Ha, Anh Vuong, Cuong Kieu Nguyen, Daniel Amante, Chau Quy Ngo, Phuong Thu Phan, Quyen Thi Le Pham, Binh Ngoc Nguyen, Anh Thi Phuong Nguyen, Phuong Thi Thu Nguyen, Sharina Person, Jeroan J Allison, Thomas K Houston, Rajani Sadasivam

“…We are assessing the impact of the texting system on 6-month self-reported and biochemically verified smoking cessation, as well as smoking self-efficacy, uptake of the Quitline, and use of nicotine replacement therapy. …”
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Healthcare providers’ attitudes, beliefs and barriers to pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Hassan Alwafi, Saeed M Alghamdi, Jaber S Alqahtani, Yousef S Aldabayan, Ali Hakamy, Abdullah S Alsulayyim, Abdulelah M Aldhahir, Ibrahim A AlDraiwiesh, Abdullah A Alqarni, Munyra Alhotye, Rayan Siraj, Ahmed Alrajeh, Eidan M Alzahrani

“…Around 85% of HCPs perceived information about COPD, followed by smoking cessation 787 (80.3%) as essential components of PR besides the exercise component. …”
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Early smoking lead to worse prognosis of COPD patients: a real world study by Jiankang Wu, Weiwei Meng, Yiming Ma, Zhiqi Zhao, Ruoyan Xiong, Jiayu Wang, Rui Zhao, Huihui Zeng, Yan Chen

“…Results Among 697 COPD patients, early smoking patients had a lower smoking cessation rate (P < 0.001) and a higher smoking index (P < 0.001) than late smoking patients. …”
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Designing Practical Motivational Interviewing Training for Mental Health Practitioners Implementing Behavioral Lifestyle Interventions: Protocol for 3 Pilot Intervention Studies by Arlene Taylor Dalcin, Christina T Yuan, Gerald J Jerome, Stacy Goldsholl, Eva Minahan, Joseph Gennusa, Tyler Fink, Kimberly A Gudzune, Gail Lois Daumit, Faith Dickerson, David A Thompson, Nae-Yuh Wang, Steve Martino

“…The real-time brief MI workshop training for ACHIEVE-D weight loss coaches was 4 hours; IMPACT smoking cessation counselors received 2-hour workshops and prescribers received 1-hour workshops; and RHYTHM CVD risk reduction program staff received 4 hours of MI. …”
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Prevalence, knowledge and attitude toward electronic cigarette use among male health colleges students in Saudi Arabia—A cross-sectional study by Sary Alsanea, Ziyad Alrabiah, Sana Samreen, Wajid Syed, Rawan M. Bin Khunayn, Nasser M. Al-Arifi, Miteb Alenazi, Sultan Alghadeer, Abdulaziz Alhossan, Abdulrahman Alwhaibi, Mohamed N. Al-Arifi

“…Many students had misconceptions and a low level of knowledge about ECs, such as recognizing them as smoking-cessation tools and not knowing whether toxic and carcinogenic components levels in ECs are similar to conventional cigarettes, respectively. …”
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The nicotine dependence associated with alcohol use and other psychoactive substance <br> A dependência da nicotina associada ao uso de álcool e outras substâncias psicoativas by Rafaela Serra Bacchi, Carlos Eduardo Bobroff da Rocha, Danilo Donizete de Faria, Sandra Odebrecht Vargas Nunes, Márcia Regina Pizzo de Castro

“…The health professional in smoking cessation intervention would be to identify subgroups of adult smokers, associated with depression, psychoactive substance use, and promote an intervention in both comorbidities and larger effectiveness of the smoking cessation. …”
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Comparing the Effectiveness, Tolerability, and Acceptability of Heated Tobacco Products and Refillable Electronic Cigarettes for Cigarette Substitution (CEASEFIRE): Randomized Cont... by Pasquale Caponnetto, Davide Campagna, Marilena Maglia, Francesca Benfatto, Rosalia Emma, Massimo Caruso, Grazia Caci, Barbara Busà, Alfio Pennisi, Maurizio Ceracchi, Marcello Migliore, Maria Signorelli

“…HTPs may be a useful addition to the arsenal of reduced-risk alternatives for tobacco cigarettes and may contribute to smoking cessation. However, longer follow-up studies are required to confirm significant and prolonged abstinence from smoking and to determine whether our results can be generalized outside smoking cessation services offering high levels of support. …”
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An effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial of phone-based tobacco cessation interventions in the Lebanese primary healthcare system: protocol for project PHOENICS by Ramzi G. Salloum, Maya Romani, Dima S. Bteddini, Fadi El-Jardali, Ji-Hyun Lee, Ryan Theis, Jennifer H. LeLaurin, Randa Hamadeh, Mona Osman, Ruba Abla, Jihan Khaywa, Kenneth D. Ward, Donna Shelley, Rima Nakkash

“…We will adapt and tailor an existing in-person smoking cessation program to deliver phone-based counseling to smokers in Lebanon. …”
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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. …”

Treatment of Dyslipidaemia in Children by Riccardo Fiorentino, Francesco Chiarelli

“…The therapeutic lifestyle changes should focus on dietary modifications, daily physical activity, reduction in body weight and tobacco smoking cessation. Parents play a key role in promoting their children’s healthy habits. …”
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Doença pulmonar obstrutiva crónica. by A S Luís, J Pina, J R Vieira, R Sotto-Mayor

“…They mainly depend on smoking cessation, reducing the bronchial obstruction, and correcting chronic hypoxemia.…”
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Drivers of smoking and physical activity in Russia: Do individual time preferences matter? by Tatiana V. Kossova, Elena V. Kossova, Maria A. Sheluntcova

“…Social policy should accentuate the short-term benefits from smoking cessation and regular physical exercises rather than probable future health improvements. …”
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Glucocorticoids for the treatment of IgA nephropathy: pros and cons. Research data and own experience by O.I. Chub

“…The basis of management of IgA nephropathy is goal-directed supportive care in the form of rigorous blood pressure control, use of renin-angiotensin system blockers in the maximum tolerated dose, and a focus on life-style modification that includes smoking cessation, weight management, and restriction of sodium intake. …”
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Ten reasons to screen women at risk of lung cancer by Marie-Pierre Revel, Guillaume Chassagnon

“…This enables preventive measures to be taken in addition to smoking cessation assistance, to reduce morbidity and mortality in the female population. …”
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A Review on Current Status and Future Potential of Transdermal Patches as a Promising Drug Delivery System by Majid Saeedi, Ali Farmoudeh, Anahita Rezaeiroshan

“…Up to now, TDDS has been used in several conditions, such as smoking cessation, analgesic effect, nausea, contraception, and hormone therapy. …”
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A rationale and model for addressing tobacco dependence in substance abuse treatment by Richter Kimber P, Arnsten Julia H

“…In the absence of clear guidelines and attention to quality of care, drug treatment programs may adopt smoking cessation services based on cost, convenience, or selection criteria other than efficacy. …”
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