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FDA considers an independent body to monitor tobacco research

is considering a recommendation that an independent body should monitor some research put to the agency by tobacco companies, underscoring the growing concern about conflicts of interest in scientific research. The recommendation was submitted by the Ins
Thomson Reuters
added Mar 28, 2013 12:57
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[Europe] STIER/CAUNES: Snus saga: An unfortunate illustration of the TPD proposal fiasco

The fight against smoking is a priority and revision of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) has potential to save lives. ... TPD continues the EU-wide ban on snus, the least harmful form of tobacco. As a result, European smokers outside of Sweden are d
Europolitics (Europe Information Service) (be)
added Jan 8, 2013 02:12
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22nd Century Group Announces Allowance of U.S. Patent for MPO Nicotine Biosynthesis Gene

Business Wire
added Jan 4, 2013 10:57
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KLANG: My complacent country: why Sweden has long way to go on tobacco reform

The Conversation (au)
added Nov 4, 2012 13:53
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[UK] HAYDON: In Sweden, smokers have another option – Snus

Switching from cigarettes to oral tobacco has helped Sweden achieve the lowest rate of tobacco-related diseases in Europe
Comment is Free (The Guardian, UK)
added Nov 1, 2012 14:45
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[Utah] FRASER: Snus over smoking

Smokers need to know there are real options that work for more than 7 percent of the population.
Salt Lake Tribune
added Aug 8, 2012 23:19
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[Illinois] PECHACEK: TESTIMONY ON THE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE ON THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE TOBACCO USE (PDF)

There is clear evidence that many of these products cause cancer; there is no evidence that they will improve the health of the public, and they could end up delaying cessation or increasing the number lifelong smokers. The promotion of smokeless tobacco
(IL) State Journal-Register
added Apr 17, 2013 06:43
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[Illinois] Hearing: Smokeless tobacco presented as 'safer' than smoking

The tobacco industry has launched a campaign to promote smokeless tobacco products as less risky ... industry officials were in the Illinois Capitol on Thursday ... Yet, medical professionals said presenting the smokeless tobacco products as a safer optio
Quad-City (IA) Times
added Apr 12, 2013 04:54
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Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona Joins NJOY Electronic Cigarettes’ Board of Directors

Dr. Carmona will provide strategic counsel to the company on public health and regulatory issues and spearhead NJOY’s research on the harm reduction potential of electronic cigarettes. “Dr. Carmona is an important addition to NJOY’s Board and we are
Business Wire
added Mar 25, 2013 09:33
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[Czech Republic] AUDIO: Radio Prague - The e-cigarette phenomenon - study finds a third of Czech smokers have tried the new "safe" cigarettes

Czech Radio 7 - Radio Prague (cz)
added Aug 2, 2012 17:25
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