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[UK] U.K. advises smokers to use nicotine products to try to quit
Britain's independent health watchdog says for people who can't quit smoking cold turkey, it's OK to use nicotine products to help them cut down.
Jun 5, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Jun 5, 2013 07:35
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Pharmacological interventions for smoking cessation: an overview and network meta-analysis
NRT, bupropion, varenicline and cytisine have been shown to improve the chances of quitting. Combination NRT and varenicline are equally effective as quitting aids. Nortriptyline also improves the chances of quitting. On current evidence, none of the tre
May 31, 2013
The Cochrane Library (uk)
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Jun 2, 2013 22:50
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[Asia, Malaysia] New measures to be introduced to tighten tobacco control
A slew of reforms will be introduced to tighten tobacco control, including banning direct and indirect promotion of tobacco products and reducing the nicotine content in cigarettes by 2015. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the graphic h
Jun 3, 2013
The Star (my)
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Jun 2, 2013 19:38
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[Sweden, UK] Many doctors deem nicotine as riskiest component of cigarette
The survey, commissioned by British American Tobacco, involved administering an online survey ... The survey findings show that a substantial proportion of GPs (40%) believe nicotine to be the first or second riskiest component of cigarettes, incorrectl
Jun 1, 2013
DNA India (in)
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Jun 1, 2013 12:21
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Stop-Smoking Therapies Raise Quitting Odds
The use of smoking cessation treatments improved smokers' chances of quitting, a systematic review and meta-analysis showed. Both nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and bupropion were superior to placebo in helping patients quit (odds ratio [OR] for NRT
May 30, 2013
MedPage Today
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May 31, 2013 13:25
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Quit-smoking treatments safe, effective: review
Popular smoking cessation treatments - such as nicotine replacements and antidepressants - improve people's chances of kicking the habit without much risk, according to a review of past research. "It seems very clear that medications can help. They're no
May 30, 2013
Reuters
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May 31, 2013 10:17
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Quitting smoking: Licensed medications are effective
Nicotine replacement therapy and other licensed drugs can help people quit smoking, according to a new systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. The study, which is an overview of previous Cochrane reviews, supports the use of the smoking cess
May 30, 2013
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
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May 31, 2013 03:30
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Effect of Varenicline on Individual Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms: A Combined Analysis of Eight Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials
Use of varenicline while trying to quit smoking reduces and does not increase neuropsychiatric symptoms such as depressed mood and irritability measured on the MNWS in smokers without current psychiatric disorders. It is associated with increases in sleep
May 21, 2013
Nicotine and Tobacco Research
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May 22, 2013 13:17
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Tobacco Use by Sexual Identity Among Young Adults in the United States [FREE FULL TEXT]
This study highlights the significant disparities in tobacco use behaviors among sexual minority populations and the critical need to conduct surveillance among these groups.
May 16, 2013
Nicotine and Tobacco Research
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May 22, 2013 13:15
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[UK] BREWER: Plain cigarette packets could reduce nicotine addiction
The government has apparently capitulated to big tobacco’s recent advertising campaign about “hard evidence” for enforcing plain cigarette packaging. Although plain packaging may reinforce health warnings, arguably the most important warning—that because
May 15, 2013
British Medical Journal
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May 17, 2013 14:28