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NHS Stop-Smoking Services are insufficient to deliver national smoking targets
NHS Stop-Smoking Services are insufficient to deliver national smoking targets, and Government smoking targets are themselves insufficient for the poorest communities, says a study published online by the BMJ today. view more (2005-03-16)
Scientists demonstate link between genetic variant and effectiveness of smoking cessation meds
A genetic variant present in nearly half of Americans of European ancestry is linked to greater effectiveness of the smoking cessation medication bupropion (Zyban). view more (2007-09-11)
Hospital-based smoking cessation program after heart attack adds to success
Hospital-based smoking cessation programs, along with referrals to cardiac rehabilitation, appear to be associated with increased rates of quitting smoking following heart attack, according to a report in the Oct. 13, 2008, issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2008-10-14)
Culturally sensitive smoking cessation programmes needed
Culturally sensitive smoking cessation programmes for South Asian people are needed, say researchers in this week's BMJ. Recent surveys have shown that smoking is particularly common in Bangladeshi men, yet influences on smoking behaviour in South Asians in Britain are poorly understood. In-depth interviews were conducted with 87 men and 54 women... view more... (2003-04-30)
Smoking and cervical cancer: How can we get women smokers to listen?
Smoking doubles the risk of serious cervical problems and, amongst women with low-grade cervical disease, stopping leads to a reduction of the disease in a least half of them. Simply informing women that smoking increases their risk of cervical cancer may not result in smoking cessation. Understanding why women may not accept such information is... view more... (2001-08-31)
Should all hospitals be smoke free?
The recent decision by the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast to build seven smoking rooms for patients and staff at a cost of £500,000 provoked condemnation from many sources. In this week's BMJ researchers argue that these resources might have been better used to implement a smoking ban and expand smoking cessation activities. The value of... view more... (2003-04-30)
Smokers With Lung Disease Need More Than 'Brief' Intervention
Smokers with lung disease require more than brief smoking cessation interventions to successfully quit, researchers in the Oregon Health & Science University Smoking Cessation Center report. view more (2008-04-02)
Not ready to quit? Try cutting back
In a review article in the December Nicotine and Tobacco Research, researchers at the University of Vermont have found an unexpected, effective alternative to motivate smokers to quit smoking - cutting back. view more (2006-12-08)
New genetic research into nicotine addiction shows promise for personalized treatment
Whether a smoking-cessation drug will enable you to quit smoking may depend on your genes, according to new genotyping research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). view more (2007-09-18)
New study shows smoking increases risk of psoriasis
Another disease can be added to the list of smoking-related disorders -- psoriasis. Researchers have found that smoking increases the risk of developing psoriasis, heavier smoking increases the risk further, and the risk decreases only slowly after quitting. view more (2007-10-29)
Teens and smoking: Why cessation interventions should start after the first puff
Smoking prevention and cessation programs have met with little success for teenagers. The natural course of cigarette use has traditionally been thought to progress through 5 stages, ending with nicotine-dependent smoking. view more (2006-07-31)
Pre-cessation patch doubles quit success rate: Researchers call for labeling changes
Using a nicotine patch before quitting smoking can double success rates, according to Duke University Medical Center researchers. They say their latest data suggest changes should be made to nicotine patch labeling. view more (2009-07-10)
Smokers likely to develop mouth ulcers and cold symptoms up to two weeks after quitting
Smokers develop mouth ulcers and cold symptoms for up to two weeks after giving up their habit, reveals research in Tobacco Control. The body's backlash could deter many ex-smokers from staying the course, unless they know what to expect, suggest the authors. One hundred and seventy four smokers were assessed one week before giving up smoking and... view more... (2003-02-21)
Study finds racial disparities in smoking cessation treatment
A new study from the American Cancer Society finds black and Hispanic smokers are less likely than whites to receive and use smoking cessation advice and aids. view more (2008-04-25)
Study finds racial disparities in smoking cessation treatment
A new study from the American Cancer Society finds black and Hispanic smokers are less likely than whites to receive and use smoking cessation advice and aids. view more (2008-04-25)
Media undermine efforts to tackle nicotine addiction
Inaccurate media reports surrounding the safety of new smoking cessation drugs are undermining the treatment of nicotine addiction, according to an editorial in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-06-05)
Computer-based programs provide help for smokers trying to quit
Trying to quit cigarettes but don't know how? A new analysis led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health, suggests that Web- and computer-based smoking cessation programs are worth a try, and fortunately during these tough economic times, many of them are free. view more (2009-05-26)
Ability to quit smoking may depend on ADHD symptoms, Columbia researchers find
Tobacco use is more prevalent and smoking cessation less likely among persons with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (A.D.H.D.) In a study of smokers with attention deficit and hyperactivity symptoms, those who exhibited elevated hyperactivity and impulsivity, with or without inattention, showed lower quit rates after 8 weeks than those... view more... (2008-11-24)
Alcohol and cancer: is drinking the new smoking?
Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have clarified the link between alcohol consumption and the risk of head and neck cancers, showing that people who stop drinking can significantly reduce their cancer risk. view more (2007-09-26)
Telephone 'quitlines' may help dental patients stop smoking
Dentists may be able to help their patients stop smoking by referring them to tobacco-use telephone "quitlines," according to a pilot study published in the May issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). view more (2007-05-29)
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