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[Italy] Electronic cigarettes no help in kicking the habit, Italian study says

The report, prepared by the Italy's National Institute of Health for Italy's health minister and released Friday, urged the government to warn young adults there are still potential health risks from the popular electronic cigarettes even though the nico
UPI
added Dec 28, 2012 18:25
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Supporting La Scala in Italy

JTI’s support for La Scala Opera House Museum in Milan – part of its commitment to creating cultural partnerships around the world La Scala Opera House in Milan has both a global cultural reputation for ballet as well as opera, and a rich, colourful hist
JT International (JTI) (Japan Tobacco) (jp)
added Dec 17, 2012 17:10
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[UK] L'Aquila quake: Italy scientists guilty of manslaughter

The seven - all members of the National Commission for the Forecast and Prevention of Major Risks - were accused of having provided "inaccurate, incomplete and contradictory" information about the danger of the tremors felt ahead of 6 April 2009 quake, I
BBC Online
added Oct 23, 2012 16:44
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[Italy] COPD Can't Be Treated Alone in Older Patients

* Explain that an Italian study of older patients with COPD and a heavy smoking history found a high incidence of one or more other comorbidities, especially cardiovascular conditions.
MedPage Today
added Oct 23, 2012 02:58
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[Greece, Spain] Italy seizes 7 tonnes of contraband cigarettes

Ancona. Italian police on Friday found seven tonnes of contraband cigarettes hidden behind a shipment of fish in a truck that came off a ferry from Greece
Focus English News (bg)
added Oct 6, 2012 05:28
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[Italy] Experimental drug curbs smokers' nicotine cravings

The candidate drug, called GSK598809, belongs to a class of compounds that block a specific type of dopamine receptor in key areas of the brain linked to tobacco addiction. It is now ready for testing in early-stage clinical trials in humans, said Manolo
Reuters
added Sep 12, 2012 11:42
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[Italy] The Pap smear screening as an occasion for smoking cessation and physical activity counselling: effectiveness of the SPRINT randomized controlled trial

Conclusions: Smoking cessation counselling delivered by midwives to smokers in preparation and contemplation stages of change during the Pap-smear screening was effective and should be recommended,
7thSpace Interactive (portal)
added Sep 6, 2012 07:14
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[Italy] Smoking After Stroke Triples Risk of Death Within Year: Study

The sooner patients resumed habit after leaving hospital, the worse they fared
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Aug 31, 2012 17:42
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[Italy] Smoking After Stroke Increases Death Risk Three-fold

A new study, presented at ESC Congress 2012 by Professor Furio Colivicchi from San Filippo Neri Hospital, patients who continue smoking after a stroke have a three times higher chance of death. Research also suggests that the earlier patients start smoki
Medical News TODAY(UK)
added Aug 29, 2012 20:14
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[Italy] Smoking after stroke increases death risk by three-fold

Patients who resume smoking after a stroke increase their risk of death by three-fold, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2012 by Professor Furio Colivicchi from San Filippo Neri Hospital. The researchers also found that the earlier patients
European Society of Cardiology
added Aug 27, 2012 14:17
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