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Smoking Cessation After Acute Myocardial Infarction⁎⁎
In conclusion, the standard of care for managing patients after myocardial infarction should include not only blood pressure and lipid management but also smoking cessation. At present, the quit rates for smokers after myocardial infarction are higher th
Feb 16, 2013
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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Feb 16, 2013 21:00
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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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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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Pfizer CEO Avoids Testifying with Another Chantix Settlement
Just one week before Bedsole’s Chantix lawsuit was scheduled to go to trial on January 23, 2013, Pfizer offered a settlement agreement. Bedsole sued Pfizer claiming that the drug he had used to help him quit smoking actually caused him to have suicidal th
Jan 24, 2013
Top Class Actions
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Jan 29, 2013 16:42
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Pfizer Resolves Another Chantix Case, Avoids Second Bellwether Trial ($$)
For the second time in three months, Pfizer has avoided a bellwether trial over claims that its smoking cessation drug, Chantix, causes suicidal thoughts. This article requires premium access
Jan 17, 2013
AmericanLawyer.com
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Jan 29, 2013 15:42
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Cytos to Regain Rights to Smoking Cessation Vaccine
Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (SIX:CYTN) today announced that Novartis will discontinue the NIC002 project, which is a therapeutic vaccine candidate for the treatment of nicotine addiction.
Jan 23, 2013
PR Newswire
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Jan 23, 2013 14:30
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[Denmark, Tanzania] Smoking leads to false negatives in TB test
A recent study conducted in Tanzania and Denmark found that cigarette smoking caused false negative and indeterminate interferon gamma release assay results for tuberculosis testing.
Dec 28, 2012
Vaccine News
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Dec 29, 2012 12:59
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Smoking-cessation rule that binds insurers is not clear to consumers, study finds
"We were taken aback at the extent to which the policies were rife with confusing language, conflicting coverage and gaps in coverage," says Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, an advocacy group that commissioned the study.
Dec 17, 2012
The Washington Post
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Dec 18, 2012 04:20
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Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix May Carry Heart Risks, FDA Warns
Smokers should talk with their doctor before taking the drug, agency says
Dec 13, 2012
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Dec 14, 2012 18:10