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Mothers' second-hand smoke exposure linked to psychological problems for kids
Children whose mothers were exposed to second-hand smoke while they were pregnant have more symptoms of serious psychological problems compared to the offspring of women who had no prenatal exposure to smoke, according to a new University of Washington study. view more (2007-06-28)
Mothers' second-hand smoke exposure linked to psychological problems for kids
Children whose mothers were exposed to second-hand smoke while they were pregnant have more symptoms of serious psychological problems compared to the offspring of women who had no prenatal exposure to smoke, according to a new University of Washington study. view more (2007-06-28)
Brain Scan Study of Smokers Reveals Signature of Craving
Not all smokers are alike when it comes to cravings, and a new study conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center suggests the difference may lie in their brains' sensitivity to drug cues. view more (2005-06-29)
BUPROPION SUSTAINS SMOKING CESSATION FOR SMOKERS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE (pp 1550, 1571)
The antidepressant drug bupropion (Zyban) could substantially curb heavy smoking among smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. COPD is preventable and is one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide; it is associated with smoking in 80% of cases.... view more... (2001-05-16)
PDSS reliable in measuring impact of sleep disorders on teens' academic performance
The Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale (PDSS) is an independent, reliable tool in predicting the negative impact of a sleep-related breathing disorder and daytime sleepiness on a teenager's academic performance. view more (2007-12-03)
The web needs to get personal
In the 1990s, we dubbed the Internet the `information superhighway`. So why is it still so hard to find what we are looking for online? According to Prof. Wendy Hall of the University of Southampton, it is because the web is mostly linkless. What`s more, if we want the Web to be useful in our daily lives, web links will have to become much more... view more... (2002-01-05)
Genetic variations raise lung cancer risk for smokers and ex-smokers
Two common inherited genetic variations are associated with increased risk of lung cancer for smokers and former smokers, a research team led by scientists at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center reports April 2 in the online edition of Nature Genetics. view more (2008-04-03)
UCSF launches study on treatment for prescription drug addiction
UCSF is launching a new study to evaluate treatments for addiction to prescription painkillers and has openings for patients to enroll. view more (2007-04-19)
Bioluminescence at the service of a novel cerebral imaging technique
CNRS scientists in collaboration have developed a new technique for the in vivo imaging of neuronal function using bioluminescence, based on a GFP-aequorin fusion protein. view more (2007-04-17)
ESC Congress 2004: New study confirms benefits of rimonabant in weight loss, waistcircumference reduction and metabolic risk factor improvement
1st year results of RIO-Europe study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2004 Congress view more (2004-08-29)
Study raises concerns about outdoor second-hand smoke
Indoor smoking bans have forced smokers at bars and restaurants onto outdoor patios, but a new University of Georgia study in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that these outdoor smoking areas might be creating a new health hazard. view more (2009-11-19)
Teenage alcohol and drug use: At best, parents know about it only half of the time
Previous assessments of child psychopathology have shown that parents can be helpful in reporting symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). A new study examines just how helpful parents are in assessing their children's alcohol and/or drug use and abuse. view more (2006-09-25)
Smoking gun: just 1 cigarette has harmful effect on the arteries of young healthy adults
Even one cigarette has serious adverse effects on young adults, according to research presented by Dr. Stella Daskalopoulou at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society. view more (2009-10-27)
Banning Smoking At Home Protects Infants
Banning smoking in the home leads to a small but meaningful fall in infant exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, whereas less strict measures have no effect, finds a study in this week's BMJ. Parents from 314 households with young infants took part in the study. Parents were interviewed at home about their knowledge and use of harm reduction... view more... (2003-07-30)
Study finds US prison system falls short in treating drug addiction
Almost a quarter of a million individuals addicted to heroin are incarcerated in the United States each year. However, many prison systems across the country still do not offer medical treatment for heroin and opiate addiction, despite the demonstrated social, medical and economic benefits of opiate replacement therapy (ORT). view more (2009-09-09)
Blood tests reveal tobacco smoke residues in non-smoking New Yorkers
More than half of non-smoking New Yorkers have elevated levels of cotinine in their blood - meaning that they were recently exposed to toxic second-hand smoke in concentrations high enough to leave residues in the body. view more (2009-04-09)
Hearing problems may be programmed at birth
Hearing loss in adulthood may be programmed at birth, and short people may be particularly susceptible, say researchers from Sweden in this week's BMJ. view more (2003-11-19)
Are smoke free hospitals unethical?
A recent editorial attacked a decision by the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast to build seven smoking rooms for patients and staff. In response, a letter in this week's BMJ argues that smoke free hospitals are unethical. To bar smoking for patients with smoking related diseases seems reasonable, but to coerce smokers who happen to be in hospital... view more... (2003-07-09)
Intensive support programs can help hospitalized smokers stay smoke-free
Hospital-sponsored stop-smoking programs for inpatients that include follow-up counseling for longer than one month significantly improve patients' ability to stay smoke-free. view more (2008-10-14)
Myelin to Blame for Many Neuropsychiatric Disorders
What makes the human brain unique? Of the many explanations that can be offered, one that doesn't come readily to mind is - myelin. view more (2006-11-22)
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