Smoking Cessation News and Research
Tribal pharmacy dispenses free meds and fills gaps for Native Americans in the city
Tucked away on a side street near downtown, the Mashkiki Waakaa'igan Pharmacy offers its Native American clientele the services of any ordinary drugstore — it dispenses critical medication and provides consultation on treatments.
Study shows effectiveness of point-of-care smoking cessation program for cancer patients
New research in the May 2022 issue of JNCCN-; Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds the inclusion of the smoking cessation tool Electronic Health Record-Enabled Evidence-Based Smoking Cessation Treatment (ELEVATE, from Epic) into electronic health records (EHRs) can increase self-reported patient quit rates by more than 5 percentage points.
Personalized text messaging program improves healthy lifestyle measures in heart attack survivors
A text messaging program successfully supported, informed and motivated people after a heart attack on how to prevent a second heart attack, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.
Combined use of traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes does not reduce cardiovascular disease risk
People who use both traditional (combustible) cigarettes and e-cigarettes do not reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease compared to people who exclusively use traditional cigarettes, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.
Analysis finds reductions in cigarette use among people with major depression, substance use disorder
Significant reductions in cigarette use were found among U.S. adults with major depression, substance use disorder, or both from 2006 to 2019, according to a new analysis of nationally representative survey data published today in JAMA.
Tobacco use increased in smokers trying to quit during COVID-19, study finds
While smoking rates have declined dramatically in the United States, there are still 35 million smokers. There are few data about whether, and if so, how current cigarette smoking habits among those trying to quit are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New research provides a scientific framework to allow the use of psilocybin for therapeutic reasons
A new paper by an Oregon State University-led research team provides a scientific framework to help shape the rollout of a program in Oregon that will legally permit the use of psilocybin for therapeutic reasons.
City of Hope's late-breaking clinical trial data to be presented at AACR
Researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, will present late-breaking and clinical trial findings at this year's American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting, which begins today.
Smoking cessation could help heart disease patients gain five years of healthy life
Smoking cessation adds the same number of heart disease-free years to life as three preventive medications combined, according to research presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.
Genetic risk score predicts the likelihood of cardiovascular events in people with Type 2 diabetes
A risk score based on a gene map predicted the likelihood of high blood pressure leading to heart problems or stroke in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal Hypertension.
Combination treatment could benefit smokers who also drink heavily
One in five people who smoke also drink heavily, but they show worse outcomes than non-heavy drinkers in quitting smoking and are often excluded from smoking cessation trials.
Study illustrates the link between e-cigarette use and increased odds of prediabetes
An analysis of data from a large, nationally representative survey of the US population shows that e-cigarette use is associated with increased odds of prediabetes.
Preoperative body image concerns may predict complications after breast reconstruction
Psychological factors, especially related to body image, may affect the risk of complications after breast reconstruction surgery, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Periconceptional maternal smoking associated with delay in embryonic development
Smoking by mothers during the period immediately before and after conception is linked to a delay in embryonic development, smaller foetuses at the time of the 20-week ultrasound scan, and lower birth weight.
TTUHSC expert wins NIH renewal grant to continue research on neurological disorders
According to the Global Burden of Disease study, neurological disorders are the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death after heart disease.
Study assesses the effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid
Using e-cigarettes to stop smoking may result in fewer successful quit attempts than trying to quit using other smoking cessation aids, such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or meds, suggests US research published online in the journal Tobacco Control.
Government announces two significant independent reviews to tackle health disparities
Plans to enable people across the country to live longer, healthier lives are moving forward with the government's announcement of leads for two significant independent reviews to tackle health disparities.
Study shows a cause-and-effect link between cigarette smoking and cognitive impairment
The more people smoke, the worse they perform on cognitive tests, regardless of other health conditions known to affect cognition, according to preliminary research among adults aged 60 and older presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2022, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health to be held in person in New Orleans, and virtually, Feb. 8-11, 2022.
New study to explore the role of dentists in reducing obesity in the UK
A new study being led by Loughborough University will look at the role dentists can play in reducing obesity in the UK.
Experts debate the medicinal licensing of e-cigarettes
As the UK announces support for medicinal licensing of electronic cigarettes, experts debate the issue in The BMJ.
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