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Chemistry & Industry - 15 July Issue
NEWS Nicotine may be answer to growing organs (page 4) Nicotine may prove to be the only thing that can facilitate the growth of an organ intact in the body, according to research by scientists in the US. They have shown that, in very low doses, nicotine can stimulate blood-vessel growth in damaged, blood-starved tissue, as well as recruit and... view more... (2002-07-11)
Nicotine: The link between cigarette smoking and kidney disease progression?
Cigarette smoke (CS) is the most preventable cause of death and chronic disease in the United States. In addition to being a risk factor for atherosclerosis and cancer, recent epidemiologic studies suggest that cigarette smoke promotes the progression of kidney disease. view more (2007-01-30)
U of MN study shows nicotine vaccine has promise for helping smokers quit
A University of Minnesota study indicates that the nicotine vaccine NicVax, which is now being tested in humans, appears safe, well-tolerated, and a potentially effective method for helping smokers kick the habit. view more (2005-11-29)
Anti-smoking law helps waiters to quit smoking
Researchers from the Catalan Institute of Oncology have studied the impact of the law banning smoking in public places such as bars and restaurants on those working in these places. view more (2009-09-11)
Simple drug treatment may prevent nicotine-induced SIDS: Study
A new study has identified a specific class of pharmaceutical drugs that could be effective in treating babies vulnerable to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), because their mothers smoked during pregnancy. view more (2009-06-03)
Avoid the hookah and save your teeth
Smoking a hookah also known as a water pipe is becoming an increasingly trendy menu item in Mediterranean restaurants, cafes and bars. view more (2005-11-08)
Successful lung cancer surgery not enough to break nicotine dependence in many smokers
A new study has found that close to half of 154 smokers who had surgery to remove early stage lung cancer picked up a cigarette again within 12 months of their potentially curative operation, and more than one-third were smoking at the one year mark. Sixty percent of patients who started smoking again did so within two months of surgery. view more (2006-12-11)
Early drinking linked to risk for alcohol dependence
Individuals who are younger when they begin drinking alcohol may face a higher risk of alcohol dependence throughout life, at a younger age and consisting of multiple episodes. view more (2006-07-05)
Caltech scientists engineer supersensitive receptor, gain better understanding of dopamine system
Genetically modifying a receptor found on the neurons that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine has given California Institute of Technology (Caltech) researchers a unique glimpse into the workings of the brain's dopamine system--as well as a new target for treating diseases that result from either too much or too little of this critical... view more... (2008-10-15)
New findings shed light on why smokers struggle to quit
Just seeing someone smoke can trigger smokers to abandon their nascent efforts to kick the habit, according to new research conducted at Duke University Medical Center. view more (2009-01-06)
Study raises new treatment possibilities for cognitive disorders
UC Irvine researchers have identified a new class of compounds that could be used for drugs to treat cognitive disorders that accompany schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease and ADHD. view more (2007-05-02)
Reanalysis of cigarettes confirms tobacco companies increased addictive nicotine 11 percent
A reanalysis of nicotine yield from major brand name cigarettes sold in Massachusetts from 1997 to 2005 has confirmed that manufacturers have steadily increased the levels of this agent in cigarettes. view more (2007-01-18)
Prenatal nicotine exposure reduces breathing response of newborns
Exposure to nicotine the equivalent of smoking two packs of cigarets a day produced complicated, abnormal breathing development during the first 18 days of newborn rats, University of Arizona researchers report. view more (2006-04-06)
New study reveals brain cell mechanism of alcohol dependence
A study released today reveals a cellular mechanism involved in alcohol dependence. The study, in the May 28 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience, shows that gabapentin, a drug used to treat chronic pain and epilepsy, reduces alcohol intake in alcohol-dependent rats by normalizing chemical communication between neurons, which is altered by chronic... view more... (2008-05-29)
Columbia Study Examines ADHD's Role in Smoking
Are you easily forgetful, distracted, impulsive or fidgety? Do you find that smoking helps you alleviate these symptoms? view more (2006-11-16)
Researchers find medical inpatients with unhealthy alcohol use may benefit from brief intervention
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that some medical inpatients with unhealthy alcohol use may benefit from a brief intervention. The BUSM study appears in the May issue of Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. view more (2009-04-24)
Dairy, Fruits and Veggies May Help Smokers Quit
Milk does the body good — and may help smokers break the habit, say researchers at Duke University Medical Center. view more (2007-04-05)
Secondhand smoke proves to be no 'joke' on oral health
A study published in this month's issue of the Journal of Periodontology found that subjects with periodontitis who were exposed to secondhand smoke were more likely to develop bone loss, the number one cause of tooth loss. view more (2007-04-04)
Brain cells work differently than previously thought
Scientists know that information travels between brain cells along hairlike extensions called axons. For the first time, researchers have found that axons don't just transmit information - they can turn the signal up or down with the right stimulation. view more (2007-08-20)
Researchers identify potential patient safety risks among methadone maintenance treatment patients
Boston Medical Center (BMC) researchers have identified potential safety risks among methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) patients due to the quantity and accuracy of medical record documentation. view more (2009-07-09)
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