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[Michigan] Bupropion failed to halt smoking in hospitalized acute MI patients
Bupropion immediately after a hospitalized acute MI was well tolerated and safe, but not effective in helping patients quit smoking, according to study findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Feb 15, 2013
Healio.com
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Feb 16, 2013 20:58
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Boomers' Health Fails to Measure Up to Parents'
Boomers have lower rates of heart attack and emphysema, and are less likely to smoke cigarettes, the study reported. King noted that the reduction in smoking -- from 28 percent of the population to 21 percent -- shows the value of conducting a concerted p
Feb 4, 2013
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Feb 16, 2013 20:46
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CVS Caremark Encourages Heart Healthy Behavior During American Heart Month
"Knowing your cholesterol and blood pressure levels and understanding the impact that certain factors, such as smoking and obesity, have on your likelihood to develop heart disease can be life-saving information," said Troyen Brennan, MD, MPH, Executive
Feb 5, 2013
PR Newswire
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Feb 8, 2013 14:20
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[Wisconsin] Extra cash from not smoking pays for Ravens-themed Harley-Davidson
Back then, Sessions, a cigarette smoker of 35 years, was spending more than $200 per month on cigarettes.At the hospital, doctors told him to kick the habit or face the certainty of a return visit to the ER.
Feb 4, 2013
Milwaukee (WI) Journal-Sentinel
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Feb 5, 2013 11:06
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Study shows majority of smokers re-ignite their habit following heart attack
A new study reveals that two-thirds of middle aged smokers who have been hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction resume smoking within twelve months, despite being treated with bupropion (sold as Zyban), which is prescribed to help
Jan 30, 2013
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
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Feb 5, 2013 10:53
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Stop-Smoking Drug No Help After MI
* Bupropion was well-tolerated and seemed to be safe to use in the immediate post-MI period. However, it was not effective for smoking cessation when compared to placebo.
Jan 28, 2013
MedPage Today
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Jan 30, 2013 01:36
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[Spain] Implementation of smoke-free legislation reduces the number of acute myocardial infarctions by 11 percent
Researchers participating in the REGICOR Study (Girona Heart Registry), with the participation of IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute) from Barcelona, the Josep Trueta Hospital, the Blanes Hospital and IDIAP Jordi Gol from Girona (Primary He
Jan 24, 2013
EurekAlert
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Jan 24, 2013 20:24
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21st-Century Hazards of Smoking and Benefits of Cessation in the United States
Smokers lose at least one decade of life expectancy, as compared with those who have never smoked. Cessation before the age of 40 years reduces the risk of death associated with continued smoking by about 90%.
Jan 24, 2013
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)
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Jan 24, 2013 11:50
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50-Year Trends in Smoking-Related Mortality in the United States
The risk of death from cigarette smoking continues to increase among women and the increased risks are now nearly identical for men and women, as compared with persons who have never smoked. Among men, the risks associated with smoking have plateaued at t
Jan 24, 2013
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)
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Jan 24, 2013 11:48
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[Spain] Impact of a Partial Smoke-Free Legislation on Myocardial Infarction Incidence, Mortality and Case-Fatality in a Population-Based Registry: The REGICOR Study
The 2006 Spanish partial smoke-free legislation was associated with a decrease in population AMI incidence and mortality, particularly in women, in people aged 65–74 years, and in passive smokers. These results clarify the association between AMI mortali
Jan 23, 2013
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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Jan 24, 2013 11:38