More Than 1 in 4 Adults With Cardiovascular Disease Currently Smoke
More than one in four adults with cardiovascular disease report current tobacco use, according to a recently published study.
Smoking
Call for Global Adoption, Enforcement of Evidence-Based Tobacco Control Policies
Although considerable progress has been observed in countries around the world in reducing the prevalence of smoking tobacco use, a large implementation gap remains with respect to tobacco control.
Number of Smokers Continuing to Rise Worldwide
The number of smokers is continuing to increase worldwide, and most smokers start smoking before age 25 years.
Cannabis Exposures Higher in States With Legalized Marijuana
Higher rates of cannabis product exposures reported to U.S. poison control centers are seen in states where marijuana is legal.
Approach Bias Retraining With Virtual Reality Technology Reduces Smoking
The researchers combined virtual reality with Approach Bias Modification to determine if this would improve smokers’ motivation to quit smoking and reduce the number of dropouts from smoking cessation programs.
E-Cigarette Use Linked to Higher Odds of Asthma in Young Adults
Current electronic cigarette use is associated with significantly increased odds of having asthma.
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Linked to Odds of ADHD Symptoms
Exposure to secondhand smoke from pregnancy to childhood is associated with increased odds of having ADHD symptoms and subtypes.
Sustained Smoking Cessation Therapy Effective During Psychiatric Hospital Stay
Patients hospitalized for psychiatric disorders undergoing sustained smoking cessation therapy reported higher abstinence rates at 6 months compared with those receiving usual care.
Smoking Cessation Therapies
Smoking cessation therapy regimens of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications used to help patients quit smoking.
Considering EVALI in CT Findings of Acute Lung Injury
Vaping exposure should be included in the clinical history of all patients with CT findings of acute lung injury without another known cause, particularly if they are young and otherwise healthy.
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