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Diversity of lactic acid bacteria in suan-tsai and fu-tsai, traditional fermented mustard products of Taiwan	2009	Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Yang-Ming University, 155, Sec. 2, Li-Nong Street, Pei-Tou, Taipei 11221, Taiwan.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of food microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Food Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form 15-Nov Volume 135 Issue 3 Start Page 203 Other Pages 210 Notes JID: 8412849; 0 (DNA, Ribosomal); 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); 2009/02/19 [received]; 2009/06/28 [revised]; 2009/07/23 [accepted]; 2009/08/04 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1879-3460; 0168-1605 Accession Number PMID: 19700215 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2009.07.032 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19700215 Abstract Fu-tsai and suan-tsai are spontaneously fermented mustard products traditionally prepared by the Hakka tribe of Taiwan. We chose 5 different processing stages of these products for analysis of the microbial community of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. From 500 LAB isolates we identified 119 representative strains belonging to 5 genera and 18 species, including Enterococcus (1 species), Lactobacillus (11 species), Leuconostoc (3 species), Pediococcus (1 species), and Weissella (2 species). The LAB composition of mustard fermented for 3 days, known as the Mu sample, was the most diverse, with 11 different LAB species being isolated. We used sequence analysis of the 16S rRNA gene to identify the LAB strains and analysis of the dnaA, pheS, and rpoA genes to identify 13 LAB strains for which identification by 16S rRNA gene sequences was not possible. These 13 strains were found to belong to 5 validated known species: Lactobacillus farciminis, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides, Weissella cibaria, and Weissella paramesenteroides, and 5 possibly novel Lactobacillus species. These results revealed that there is a high level of diversity in LAB at the different stages of fermentation in the production of suan-tsai and fu-tsai. Descriptors Bacterial Typing Techniques, Base Sequence, Biodiversity, DNA, Ribosomal/analysis, Fermentation, Food Handling, Food Microbiology, Genes, Bacterial, Humans, Lactobacillaceae/classification/genetics/isolation & purification, Mustard Plant, Phylogeny, RNA, Ribosomal, 16S, Salt-Tolerance, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Taiwan Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Chao,S. H., Wu,R. J., Watanabe,K., Tsai,Y. C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090804 PMCID Editors
Biodiversity in Oscypek, a traditional Polish cheese, determined by culture-dependent and -independent approaches	2012	Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Applied and Environmental Microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Appl.Environ.Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 78 Issue 6 Start Page 1890 Other Pages 1898 Notes LR: 20150128; JID: 7605801; 0 (DNA, Bacterial); 0 (DNA, Fungal); 0 (DNA, Ribosomal); 0 (RNA, Bacterial); 0 (RNA, Fungal); 0 (RNA, Ribosomal); 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); 0 (RNA, ribosomal, 26S); OID: NLM: PMC3298175; 2012/01/13 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1098-5336; 0099-2240 Accession Number PMID: 22247135 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1128/AEM.06081-11 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22247135 Abstract Oscypek is a traditional Polish scalded-smoked cheese, with a protected-designation-of-origin (PDO) status, manufactured from raw sheep's milk without starter cultures in the Tatra Mountains region of Poland. This study was undertaken in order to gain insight into the microbiota that develops and evolves during the manufacture and ripening stages of Oscypek. To this end, we made use of both culturing and the culture-independent methods of PCR followed by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE) and pyrosequencing of 16S rRNA gene amplicons. The culture-dependent technique and PCR-DGGE fingerprinting detected the predominant microorganisms in traditional Oscypek, whereas the next-generation sequencing technique (454 pyrosequencing) revealed greater bacterial diversity. Besides members of the most abundant bacterial genera in dairy products, e.g., Lactococcus, Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc, Streptococcus, and Enterococcus, identified by all three methods, other, subdominant bacteria belonging to the families Bifidobacteriaceae and Moraxellaceae (mostly Enhydrobacter), as well as various minor bacteria, were identified by pyrosequencing. The presence of bifidobacterial sequences in a cheese system is reported for the first time. In addition to bacteria, a great diversity of yeast species was demonstrated in Oscypek by the PCR-DGGE method. Culturing methods enabled the determination of a number of viable microorganisms from different microbial groups and their isolation for potential future applications in specific cheese starter cultures. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Alegria,A., Szczesny,P., Mayo,B., Bardowski,J., Kowalczyk,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120113 PMCID PMC3298175 Editors
Identification and expression of blaCTX-M-14 and blaCTX-M-24	2004	Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Zhonghua yi xue za zhi Periodical, Abbrev. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi Pub Date Free Form 2-Sep Volume 84 Issue 17 Start Page 1454 Other Pages 1459 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 7511141; 0 (Anti-Bacterial Agents); 0 (DNA, Bacterial); EC 3.5.2.- (beta-lactamase CTX-M-14); EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-Lactamases); N2GI8B1GK7 (Cefotaxime); ppublish Place of Publication China ISSN/ISBN 0376-2491; 0376-2491 Accession Number PMID: 15500745 Language chi SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 15500745 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To identify the ESBL gene and the prevalence in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae strain isolated from Huashan Hospital, Shanghai. METHODS: Isolates were confirmed as an ESBL producing strain by double-disk synergy test and NCCLS Confirmatory Test. Antibiotic susceptibilities were determined by standard agar dilution procedure on Mueller-Hinton agar. To determine whether the resistance was transferable, the conjugation experiment was performed; plasmids were isolated from clinical isolates and transcojugants. The partial bla(gene) of ESBL producing isolates and their transcojugants were detected by PCR using universal primers for TEM, SHV, CTX-M-1group, Toho-1group, CTX-M-13group respectively. The entire bla(CTX-M-13) group were amplified by PCR using the primers outside the Open Reading Frame (ORF) of CTX-M-13group beta-lactamases; the PCR products of entire bla(CTX-M-13)group were cloned into vector and the recombinant plasmids were transformed into the recipient strain for expression; the PCR products were also directly sequenced and analyzed; the clinical isolates of ESBL producers were detected by PFGE. RESULTS: ESBL producers were resistant to most beta-lactams and non-beta-lactams. Most transconjugants were obtained at frequency of 10(-4) approximately 10(-5) and resistance to non-beta-lactams was cotransferred with the ESBL activity to the transconjugant. A plasmid of about > 23.1 kb was obtained from each tansconjugant by plasmid extraction. Partial gene amplification products of CTX-M-13 group gene were obtained from isolates and their transconjugants. The bla(CTX-M-13)group from 4 transconjugants were identified as bla(CTX-M-14), and other six were bla(CTX-M-24); those ESBLs were mediated by plasmids (> 23.1 kb); the transformants producing CTX-M-14 or CTX-M-24 were resistant to most beta-lactams, which were much more resistant to cefotaxime than to ceftazidine; PFGE patterns of those isolates were different. CONCLUSION: clinical isolate of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from Huashan Hospital, Shanhai produced CTX-M-14 or CTX-M-24, which caused the isolate resistant to most beta-lactams; no clone spread in those isolates was found. Descriptors Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology, Cefotaxime/pharmacology, DNA, Bacterial/genetics, Drug Resistance, Bacterial/genetics, Escherichia coli/enzymology/genetics, Escherichia coli Infections/microbiology, Genes, Bacterial/genetics, Humans, Klebsiella Infections/microbiology, Klebsiella pneumoniae/enzymology/genetics, beta-Lactam Resistance/genetics, beta-Lactamases/genetics/metabolism Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Xiong,Z. Z., Zhu,D. M., Wang,F., Zhang,Y. Y. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Contribution of fine particulate matter sources to indoor exposure in bars, restaurants, and cafes	2010	Institute for Work and Health [Institut universitaire romand de Sante au Travail], University of Lausanne and University of Geneva, Lausanne, Switzerland.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Indoor air Periodical, Abbrev. Indoor Air Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 20 Issue 3 Start Page 204 Other Pages 212 Notes LR: 20130520; JID: 9423515; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 2010/02/01 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Denmark ISSN/ISBN 1600-0668; 0905-6947 Accession Number PMID: 20408901 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1111/j.1600-0668.2010.00645.x [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20408901 Abstract This study investigated the contribution of sources and establishment characteristics, on the exposure to fine particulate matter (PM(2.5)) in the non-smoking sections of bars, cafes, and restaurants in central Zurich. PM(2.5)-exposure was determined with a nephelometer. A random sample of hospitality establishments was investigated on all weekdays, from morning until midnight. Each visit lasted 30 min. Numbers of smokers and other sources, such as candles and cooking processes, were recorded, as were seats, open windows, and open doors. Ambient air pollution data were obtained from public authorities. Data were analysed using robust MM regression. Over 14 warm, sunny days, 102 establishments were measured. Average establishment PM(2.5) concentrations were 64.7 microg/m(3) (s.d. = 73.2 microg/m(3), 30-min maximum 452.2 microg/m(3)). PM(2.5) was significantly associated with the number of smokers, percentage of seats occupied by smokers, and outdoor PM. Each smoker increased PM(2.5) on average by 15 microg/m(3). No associations were found with other sources, open doors or open windows. Bars had more smoking guests and showed significantly higher concentrations than restaurants and cafes. Smokers were the most important PM(2.5)-source in hospitality establishments, while outdoor PM defined the baseline. Concentrations are expected to be even higher during colder, unpleasant times of the year. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Smokers and ambient air pollution are the most important sources of fine airborne particulate matter (PM(2.5)) in the non-smoking sections of bars, restaurants, and cafes. Other sources do not significantly contribute to PM(2.5)-levels, while opening doors and windows is not an efficient means of removing pollutants. First, this demonstrates the impact that even a few smokers can have in affecting particle levels. Second, it implies that creating non-smoking sections, and using natural ventilation, is not sufficient to bring PM(2.5) to levels that imply no harm for employees and non-smoking clients. Descriptors Air Pollutants/analysis, Air Pollution, Indoor/analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Humans, Humidity, Nephelometry and Turbidimetry, Particulate Matter/analysis, Public Facilities/classification/standards, Restaurants/classification/instrumentation/standards, Seasons, Temperature, Time Factors, Tobacco Smoke Pollution/analysis, Ventilation Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Daly,B. J., Schmid,K., Riediker,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20100201 PMCID Editors
Role of snus in initiation and cessation of tobacco smoking in Sweden	2006	Institute for Tobacco Studies, Stockholm, Sweden. tobstud@algonet.se	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 15 Issue 3 Start Page 210 Other Pages 214 Notes LR: 20140909; JID: 9209612; OID: NLM: PMC2564662; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 16728752 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 15/3/210 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 16728752 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To examine patterns of smoking and snus use and identify individual pathways of Swedish tobacco users in order to clarify whether snus use is associated with increased or decreased smoking. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of data from a cross-sectional survey completed by 6752 adult Swedes in 2001-2 focusing on identifying tobacco use history by survey items on current and prior tobacco use and smoking initiation and cessation procedures. RESULTS: 15% of the men and 19% of the women completing the survey were daily smokers. 21% of the men and 2% of the women were daily snus users. Almost all (91%) male daily smoking began before the age of 23 years, whereas initiation of daily snus use continued throughout the age range (33% of initiation after age 22). 20% of male primary snus users started daily smoking compared to 47% of non-primary snus users. Thus, the odds of initiating daily smoking were significantly lower for men who had started using snus than for those who had not (odds ratio (OR) 0.28, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.22 to 0.36). Among male primary smokers, 28% started secondary daily snus use and 73% did not. 88% of those secondary snus users had ceased daily smoking completely by the time of the survey as compared with 56% of those primary daily smokers who never became daily snus users (OR 5.7, 95% CI 4.9 to 8.1). Among men who made attempts to quit smoking, snus was the most commonly used cessation aid, being used by 24% on their latest quit attempt. Of those men who had used one single cessation aid 58% had used snus, as compared with 38% for all nicotine replacement therapy products together. Among men who used snus as a single aid, 66% succeeded in quitting completely, as compared with 47% of those using nicotine gum (OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.3 to 3.7) or 32% for those using the nicotine patch (OR 4.2, 95% CI 2.1 to 8.6). Women using snus as an aid were also significantly more likely to quit smoking successfully than those using nicotine patches or gum. CONCLUSION: Use of snus in Sweden is associated with a reduced risk of becoming a daily smoker and an increased likelihood of stopping smoking. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Age Distribution, Aged, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Retrospective Studies, Sex Distribution, Smoking/epidemiology/prevention & control, Smoking Cessation/methods/statistics & numerical data, Sweden/epidemiology, Tobacco Use Disorder/epidemiology/rehabilitation, Tobacco, Smokeless Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Ramstrom,L. M., Foulds,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC2564662 Editors
Risk factors for e-cigarette, conventional cigarette, and dual use in German adolescents: a cohort study	2015	Institute for Therapy and Health Research, IFT-Nord, Kiel, Germany; University Medical Center, Kiel, Germany. Electronic address: hanewinkel@ift-nord.de.; Institute for Therapy and Health Research, IFT-Nord, Kiel, Germany.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Preventive medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Prev.Med. Pub Date Free Form May Volume 74 Issue Start Page 59 Other Pages 62 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2015; ISRCTN/ISRCTN99442407; JID: 0322116; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/11/15 [received]; 2015/02/23 [revised]; 2015/03/07 [accepted]; 2015/03/12 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1096-0260; 0091-7435 Accession Number PMID: 25770433 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ypmed.2015.03.006 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25770433 Abstract OBJECTIVE: Little is known about risk factors that are associated with e-cigarette use in adolescents. METHODS: Multilevel mixed-effects regressions were performed to assess the relationship between factors that might be associated with e-cigarette, conventional cigarette and dual use in a cohort of 2693 German adolescents (mean age=12.5 years; SD=0.6). Risk factors were assessed in October 2010 and life time e-cigarette and conventional cigarette use were assessed 26 months later. RESULTS: Use of e-cigarettes as well as use of conventional cigarette and dual use were associated with higher sensation seeking scores, and higher odds of having friends and parents who smoke conventional cigarettes, with conventional cigarette use additionally with male gender, being older, having higher odds of siblings who smoke conventional cigarettes, and less likely for adolescents who attend a Gymnasium, secondary school with a strong emphasis on academic learning. The use of conventional cigarettes at baseline did not predict e-cigarette use at follow-up. Lifetime prevalence of e-cigarette use was 4.7%, of conventional cigarette use 18.4%. A quarter of e-cigarette users (23.8%) never smoked a conventional cigarette. DISCUSSION: Data indicate that e-cigarette and conventional cigarette use share many but not all risk factors. E-cigarettes could counteract the process of denormalization of smoking. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Hanewinkel,R., Isensee,B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150312 PMCID Editors
Young adult smokers' perceptions of plain packaging: a pilot naturalistic study	2011	Institute for Social Marketing, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, Scotland, UK. c.s.moodie@stir.ac.uk	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 20 Issue 5 Start Page 367 Other Pages 373 Notes LR: 20120529; GR: Cancer Research UK/United Kingdom; JID: 9209612; EIN: Tob Control. 2012 May;21(3):329; 2011/07/12 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 21752795 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1136/tc.2011.042911 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21752795 Abstract AIMS: To explore the impact, if any, that using plain (non-branded) cigarette packs in real-life settings has on young adult smokers. METHODS: Naturalistic-type research was employed, where smokers used brown 'plain' packs for 2 weeks and their regular packs for 2 weeks, in real-life settings. Participants were recruited in Glasgow, Scotland. Of the 140 smokers aged 18-35 years who participated in the naturalistic study, 48 correctly completed and returned all questionnaires. Over the 4-week study period, participants completed a questionnaire twice a week assessing pack perceptions and feelings, feelings about smoking, salience of health warnings and smoking-related behaviours. A subsample of 18 participated in a post-study interview, which employed a semistructured topic guide to assess perceptions and experiences of using plain packs. RESULTS: Trends in the data show that in comparison with branded packaging, plain packaging increased negative perceptions and feelings about the pack and about smoking. Plain packaging also increased avoidant behaviour (hiding the pack, covering the pack), certain smoking cessation behaviours, such as smoking less around others and forgoing cigarettes, and thinking about quitting. Almost half (n=8) of those in the post-study interview, predominantly women (n=6), reported that the use of plain packs had either increased avoidant behaviour or reduced consumption. CONCLUSIONS: This pilot naturalistic study suggests that plain packaging could potentially help reduce tobacco consumption among some young adult smokers, and women in particular. Employing an innovative research methodology, the findings of this study are consistent with, and indeed support, past plain packaging research. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Moodie,C., Mackintosh,A.M., Hastings,G., Ford,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110712 PMCID Editors
Is consumer response to plain/standardised tobacco packaging consistent with framework convention on tobacco control guidelines? A systematic review of quantitative studies	2013	Institute for Social Marketing & Cancer Research United Kingdom Centre for Tobacco Control Research and United Kingdom Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full PloS one Periodical, Abbrev. PLoS One Pub Date Free Form 16-Oct Volume 8 Issue 10 Start Page e75919 Other Pages Notes LR: 20150708; GR: MR/K023195/1/Medical Research Council/United Kingdom; GR: British Heart Foundation/United Kingdom; GR: Department of Health/United Kingdom; GR: Medical Research Council/United Kingdom; JID: 101285081; OID: NLM: PMC3797796; 2013 [ecollect Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1932-6203; 1932-6203 Accession Number PMID: 24146791 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; IM DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0075919 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24146791 Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Standardised or 'plain' tobacco packaging was introduced in Australia in December 2012 and is currently being considered in other countries. The primary objective of this systematic review was to locate, assess and synthesise published and grey literature relating to the potential impacts of standardised tobacco packaging as proposed by the guidelines for the international Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: reduced appeal, increased salience and effectiveness of health warnings, and more accurate perceptions of product strength and harm. METHODS: Electronic databases were searched and researchers in the field were contacted to identify studies. Eligible studies were published or unpublished primary research of any design, issued since 1980 and concerning tobacco packaging. Twenty-five quantitative studies reported relevant outcomes and met the inclusion criteria. A narrative synthesis was conducted. RESULTS: Studies that explored the impact of package design on appeal consistently found that standardised packaging reduced the appeal of cigarettes and smoking, and was associated with perceived lower quality, poorer taste and less desirable smoker identities. Although findings were mixed, standardised packs tended to increase the salience and effectiveness of health warnings in terms of recall, attention, believability and seriousness, with effects being mediated by the warning size, type and position on pack. Pack colour was found to influence perceptions of product harm and strength, with darker coloured standardised packs generally perceived as containing stronger tasting and more harmful cigarettes than fully branded packs; lighter coloured standardised packs suggested weaker and less harmful cigarettes. Findings were largely consistent, irrespective of location and sample. CONCLUSIONS: The evidence strongly suggests that standardised packaging will reduce the appeal of packaging and of smoking in general; that it will go some way to reduce consumer misperceptions regarding product harm based upon package design; and will help make the legally required on-pack health warnings more salient. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Stead,M., Moodie,C., Angus,K., Bauld,L., McNeill,A., Thomas,J., Hastings,G., Hinds,K., O'Mara-Eves,A., Kwan,I., Purves,R.I., Bryce,S.L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20131016 PMCID PMC3797796 Editors
Ethyl 2-[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phen-yl]-1-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)prop-yl]-1H-1,3-benzimid azole-5-carboxyl-ate monohydrate	2012	Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden 11800, Penang, Malaysia.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Acta crystallographica.Section E, Structure reports online Periodical, Abbrev. Acta Crystallogr.Sect.E.Struct.Rep.Online Pub Date Free Form 1-Oct Volume 68 Issue Pt 10 Start Page o2967 Other Pages 8 Notes LR: 20130304; JID: 101089178; OID: NLM: PMC3470336; 2012/08/29 [received]; 2012/09/14 [accepted]; 2012/09/22 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1600-5368; 1600-5368 Accession Number PMID: 23125749 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1107/S1600536812039268 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23125749 Abstract The asymmetric unit of the title compound, C(27)H(32)N(4)O(4).H(2)O, contains two independent benzimidazole-5-carboxyl-ate mol-ecules and two water mol-ecules. In both main mol-ecules, the pyrrolidine rings are in an envelope conformation with a methyl-ene C atom as the flap. The morpholine rings adopt chair conformations. Both benzimidazole rings are essentially planar, with maximum deviations of 0.008 (1) A, and form dihedral angles of 37.65 (6) and 45.44 (6) degrees with the benzene rings. In one mol-ecule, an intra-molecular C-Hcdots, three dots, centeredO hydrogen bond forms an S(7) ring motif. In the crystal, O-Hcdots, three dots, centeredO and O-Hcdots, three dots, centeredN hydrogen bonds connect pairs of main mol-ecules and pairs of water mol-ecules into two independent centrosymmetric four-compoment aggregates. These aggregates are connect by C-Hcdots, three dots, centeredO hydrogen bonds leading to the formation of a three-dimensional network, which is stabilized by C-Hcdots, three dots, centeredpi interactions. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Yoon,Y.K., Ali,M.A., Choon,T.S., Arshad,S., Razak,I.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120922 PMCID PMC3470336 Editors
Systematic review on international practices in controlling waterpipe tobacco smoking	2015	Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health, Malaysia E-mail : helentee.gh@moh.gov.my.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP Periodical, Abbrev. Asian Pac.J.Cancer.Prev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 16 Issue 9 Start Page 3659 Other Pages 3665 Notes JID: 101130625; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); ppublish Place of Publication Thailand ISSN/ISBN 1513-7368; 1513-7368 Accession Number PMID: 25987018 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25987018 Abstract BACKGROUND: Waterpipe tobacco smoking has becoming popular especially among young people worldwide. Smokers are attracted by its sweeter, smoother smoke, social ambience and the misconception of reduced harm. The objective of this study was to systematically review the effects of waterpipe tobacco policies and practices in reducing its prevalence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic review was conducted electronically using the PubMed, OVID, Science Direct, Proquest and Embase databases. All possible studies from 1980 to 2013 were initially screened based on titles and abstracts. The selected articles were subjected to data extraction and quality rating. RESULTS: Three studies met the inclusion criteria and were eligible for this review. Almost all of the waterpipe tobacco products and its accessories did not comply with the regulations on health warning labelling practices as stipulated under Article 11 of WHO FCTC. In addition, the grisly new warning labels for cigarettes introduced by Food and Drug Administration did not affect hookah tobacco smoking generally. Indoor air quality in smoking lounges was found to be poor and some hookah lounges were operated without smoke shop certification. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings revealed the availability of minimal information on the practices in controlling waterpipe smoking in reducing its prevalence. The lack of comprehensive legislations or practices in controlling waterpipe smoking warrants further research and policy initiatives to curb this burgeoning global epidemic, especially among the vulnerable younger population. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Tee,G.H., Hairi,N.N., Nordin,F., Choo,W.Y., Chan,Y.Y., Kaur,G., Veerasingam,P.D., Bulgiba,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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