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A qualitative exploration of young adult smokers' responses to novel tobacco warnings	2013	University of Otago, P O Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand. janet.hoek@otago.ac.nz	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC public health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Public Health Pub Date Free Form 25-Jun Volume 13 Issue Start Page 609 Other Pages 2458-13-609 Notes LR: 20150423; JID: 100968562; OID: NLM: PMC3694466; 2013/02/01 [received]; 2013/06/18 [accepted]; 2013/06/25 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2458; 1471-2458 Accession Number PMID: 23800292 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/1471-2458-13-609 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23800292 Abstract BACKGROUND: Despite reduced smoking among adolescents, smoking prevalence peaks among young adults aged 18-30, many of whom believe themselves exempt from the health risks of smoking shown in warning labels. We explored how young adult smokers perceived warnings featuring proximal risks, and whether these encouraged cessation more effectively than traditional health messages. METHODS: We conducted in-depth interviews with 17 young adult smokers and explored their perceptions of current warnings as well as novel warnings representing short-term health consequences; immediate social risks, and tobacco's toxicity (denormalizing tobacco as an everyday product). We used a thematic analysis approach to explore how participants rationalized existing warnings and interpreted the novel messages. RESULTS: Participants considered the immediate social and physiological benefits they gained from smoking outweighed the distal risks shown in health warnings, which they regarded as improbable and irrelevant. Of the novel warnings, those presenting immediate social risks altered the balance of gains and losses young adults associated with smoking; however, those presenting short-term health risks or depicting tobacco as a toxin were less effective. CONCLUSIONS: Participants regarded warnings featuring proximal social risks as more salient and they were less likely to rationalise these as irrelevant. Social risk messages merit further investigation to examine their potential as a complement to traditional health warnings. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Hoek,J., Hoek-Sims,A., Gendall,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130625 PMCID PMC3694466 Editors
A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Theory-Informed School-Based Intervention to Prevent Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking: Changes in Knowledge, Attitude, and Behaviors in 6th and 7th Graders in Lebanon	2018		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of environmental research and public health Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 15 Issue 9 Start Page 1839 Other Pages Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Data Source google Authors Nakkash, Rima, Lotfi, Tamara, Bteddini, Dima, Haddad, Pascale, Najm, Hala, Jbara, Lina, Alaouie, Hala, Al Aridi, Lama, Al Mulla, Ahmad, Mahfoud, Ziyad Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Theory-Informed School-Based Intervention to Prevent Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking: Changes in Knowledge, Attitude, and Behaviors in 6th and 7th Graders in Lebanon	2018		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of environmental research and public health Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 15 Issue 9 Start Page 1839 Other Pages Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Data Source google Authors Nakkash, Rima, Lotfi, Tamara, Bteddini, Dima, Haddad, Pascale, Najm, Hala, Jbara, Lina, Alaouie, Hala, Al Aridi, Lama, Al Mulla, Ahmad, Mahfoud, Ziyad Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A Randomized Trial of the Effect of E-cigarette TV Advertisements on Intentions to Use E-cigarettes	2015	RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Electronic address: mcf@rti.org.; RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.; RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.; RTI International, Research Triangle Park,	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full American Journal of Preventive Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Prev.Med. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 49 Issue 5 Start Page 686 Other Pages 693 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 8704773; 2014/10/15 [received]; 2015/04/08 [revised]; 2015/05/08 [accepted]; 2015/07/07 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-2607; 0749-3797 Accession Number PMID: 26163170 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; IM DOI 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.05.010 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26163170 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Adolescents' use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and exposure to e-cigarette TV advertising have increased in recent years, despite questions about their safety. The current study tests whether exposure to e-cigarette TV advertisements influences intentions to use e-cigarettes in the future and related attitudes. METHODS: A parallel-group randomized controlled experiment was conducted and analyzed in 2014 using an online survey with a convenience sample of 3,655 U.S. adolescents aged 13-17 years who had never tried e-cigarettes. Adolescents in the treatment group viewed four e-cigarette TV advertisements. RESULTS: Adolescents in the treatment group reported a greater likelihood of future e-cigarette use compared with the control group. ORs for the treatment group were 1.54 (p=0.001) for trying an e-cigarette soon; 1.43 (p=0.003) for trying an e-cigarette within the next year; and 1.29 (p=0.02) for trying an e-cigarette if a best friend offered one. Adolescents in the treatment group had higher odds of agreeing that e-cigarettes can be used in places where cigarettes are not allowed (OR=1.71, p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Farrelly,M.C., Duke,J.C., Crankshaw,E.C., Eggers,M.E., Lee,Y.O., Nonnemaker,J.M., Kim,A.E., Porter,L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150707 PMCID Editors
A rapid situation assessment (RSA) study of alcohol and drug use in Lebanon	2010	Department of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Balamand University, Lebanon. egkaram@idraac.org	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Le Journal medical libanais.The Lebanese medical journal Periodical, Abbrev. J.Med.Liban. Pub Date Free Form Apr-Jun Volume 58 Issue 2 Start Page 76 Other Pages 85 Notes JID: 0375352; ppublish Place of Publication Lebanon ISSN/ISBN 0023-9852; 0023-9852 Accession Number PMID: 20549893 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20549893 Abstract BACKGROUND: Research on substance use and misuse in Lebanon is scarce and, when available, focuses on a specific substance or a limited segment of the population. The objective of this Rapid Situation Assessment (RAS) study was to survey the use of multiple substances in diverse segments of the Lebanese population. METHODS: A multi-method and multi-sample survey was conducted to collect quantitative and qualitative data from the academic sector (high school and university students), substance users in treatment or under arrest (prison, detention), and non-institutionalized "street" users. RESULTS: Age of first use of substances started as early as 9 years in the youth sample. Moreover, 12% of the high school students reported smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day and 9% of the university students met criteria for DSM-IV alcohol abuse. Cannabis represented the most commonly used illicit drug in both high school and university students, and tranquilizers were the most frequently misused medicinal substance. Heroin was responsible for 50% of the treatment admissions, followed by cocaine (20%), and alcohol (20%); heroin was also the most common substance of arrest. Recidivism was almost the rule for heroin users across all treatment settings. Unperceived need for treatment was the most common reason for not seeking treatment in non-institutionalized drug users (47.6%). Injecting drug use was a common behavior noted within substance using populations, in treatment and non-institutionalized (about 50% of them), with a high rate of needle sharing practices. About half of all patients in treatment had a history of police arrests, and about one-third of those in prison ever received prior treatment for substance use. CONCLUSION: The study points towards a growing trend for substance use problems in early adolescence that warrants close monitoring. Further investigation of these patterns is needed since the Lebanese population might have specific pathways of abuse. There is a need to bring together various health, legislative, and academic stakeholders for a continuous appraisal of data from substance abuse studies as evidenced by the recent, although slow, progress in the fields of legislation and treatment that follow such concerted efforts. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Institutionalization, Lebanon/epidemiology, Male, Prisoners/statistics & numerical data, Sampling Studies, Students/statistics & numerical data, Substance-Related Disorders/epidemiology, Young Adult Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Karam,E. G., Ghandour,L. A., Maalouf,W. E., Yamout,K., Salamoun,M. M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A recent outbreak of cholera due to Vibrio cholerae O1 Ogawa in & around Chandigarh, North India	2003	Sharma, M., Department of Medical Microbiology, Postgrad. Inst. of Med. Educ./Res., Chandigarh 160012, India	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Indian Journal of Medical Research Periodical, Abbrev. Indian J.Med.Res. Pub Date Free Form / Volume 117 Issue JUNE Start Page 243 Other Pages 246 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0971-5916 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract An outbreak of cholera caused by Vibrio cholerae O1 Ogawa occurred in and around Chandigarh during July 22-31, 2002. Of the 303 patients admitted to two hospitals, 82 were confirmed by culture. Two rehabilitation colonies located at the periphery of Chandigarh were mainly affected. The isolates were biotyped as Eltor and were susceptible to many antibiotics. Thirty one (35.2%) of 88 water samples showed evidence of faecal contamination. The survey of the area revealed sewage contamination of the drinking water supply. The outbreak was controlled by providing safe drinking water to the people and correcting the defects in the sewage and water pipelines. Descriptors amoxicillin, antibiotic agent, cefalexin, cefotaxime, chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, cotrimoxazole, doxycycline, furazolidone, gentamicin, nalidixic acid, tetracycline, adolescent, adult, antibiotic resistance, antibiotic sensitivity, article, bacterial strain, bacterium colony, bacterium contamination, bacterium culture, bacterium isolate, child, cholera, controlled study, dehydration, diarrhea, epidemic, feces culture, female, hospital admission, human, in vitro study, India, major clinical study, male, nonhuman, oral rehydration therapy, pipeline, safety, sewage disposal, Vibrio cholerae, vomiting, water supply Links Book Title Database Embase; MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Taneja,N., Kaur,J., Sharma,K., Singh,M., Kalra,J. K., Sharma,N. M., Sharma,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A reliable analytical approach based on gas chromatography coupled to triple quadrupole and time-of-flight mass analyzers for the determination and confirmation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in complex matrices from aquaculture activities	2009	Research Institute for Pesticides and Water (IUPA), Avda Sos Baynat, s/n. University Jaume I, 12071 Castellon, Spain.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM Periodical, Abbrev. Rapid Commun.Mass Spectrom. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 23 Issue 13 Start Page 2075 Other Pages 2086 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2009; JID: 8802365; 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1097-0231; 0951-4198 Accession Number PMID: 19504494 Language eng SubFile Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1002/rcm.4120 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19504494 Abstract The potential of gas chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (GC/MS/MS) with a triple quadrupole analyzer (QqQ) has been investigated for the quantification and reliable identification of sixteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from the EPA priority list in animal and vegetable samples from aquaculture activities, whose fat content ranged from 5 to 100%. Matrices analyzed included fish fillet, fish feed, fish oil and linseed oil. Combining optimized saponification and solid-phase extraction led to high efficiency in the elimination of interfering compounds, mainly fat, from the extracts. The developed procedure minimized the presence of these interfering compounds in the extracts and provided satisfactory recoveries of PAHs. The excellent sensitivity and selectivity of GC/(QqQ)MS/MS in selected reaction monitoring (SRM) allowed to reach limits of detection at pg/g levels. Two SRM transitions were acquired for each analyte to ensure reliable identification of compounds detected in samples. Confirmation of positive findings was performed by GC coupled to high-resolution time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC/TOFMS). The accurate mass information provided by GC/TOFMS in full acquisition mode together with its high mass resolution makes it a powerful analytical tool for the unequivocal confirmation of PAHs in the matrices tested. The method developed was applied to the analysis of real-world samples of each matrix studied with the result of detecting and confirming the majority of analytes at the microg/kg level by both QqQ and TOF mass spectrometers. Descriptors Animals, Fish Products/analysis, Fishes, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/instrumentation/methods, Meat/analysis, Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic/analysis, Tandem Mass Spectrometry/instrumentation/methods, Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis Links Book Title Database Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Ltd Data Source Authors Nacher-Mestre,J., Serrano,R., Portoles-Nicolau,T., Hernandez,F., Benedito-Palos,L., Perez-Sanchez,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A review of air quality, biological indicators and health effects of second-hand waterpipe smoke exposure	2015	New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA.; New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA.; Departments of Pediatrics and Environmental Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, New York University, New York	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 24 Suppl 1 Issue Start Page i54 Other Pages i59 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.; JID: 9209612; 0 (Biomarkers); 0 (Particulate Matter); Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 25480544 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2014-052038 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25480544 Abstract OBJECTIVE: There has been a rapid increase in the use of waterpipe tobacco and non-tobacco based shisha in many countries. Understanding the impact and effects of second-hand smoke (SHS) from cigarette was a crucial factor in reducing cigarette use, leading to clean indoor air laws and smoking bans. This article reviews what is known about the effects of SHS exposure from waterpipes. DATA SOURCES: We used PubMed and EMBASE to review the literature. Articles were grouped into quantitative measures of air quality and biological markers, health effects, exposure across different settings, different types of shisha and use in different countries. STUDY SELECTION: Criteria for study selection were based on the key words related to SHS: waterpipe, hookah, shisha and third-hand smoke. DATA EXTRACTION: Independent extraction with two reviewers was performed with inclusion criteria applied to articles on SHS and waterpipe/hookah/shisha. We excluded articles related to pregnancy or prenatal exposure to SHS, animal studies, and non-specific source of exposure as well as articles not written in English. DATA SYNTHESIS: A primary literature search yielded 54 articles, of which only 11 were included based on relevance to SHS from a waterpipe/hookah/shisha. CONCLUSIONS: The negative health consequences of second-hand waterpipe exposure have major implications for clean indoor air laws and for occupational safety. There exists an urgent need for public health campaigns about the effects on children and household members from smoking waterpipe at home, and for further development and implementation of regulations to protect the health of the public from this rapidly emerging threat. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Kumar,S.R., Davies,S., Weitzman,M., Sherman,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141205 PMCID PMC4345792 Editors
A review of demineralized bone matrices for spinal fusion: the evidence for efficacy	2013	Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. baghdasi@ucla.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The surgeon : journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland Periodical, Abbrev. Surgeon Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 11 Issue 1 Start Page 39 Other Pages 48 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2012 Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Scottish charity number SC005317; JID: 101168329; 2012/03/20 [received]; 2012/06/11 [revised]; 2012/08/24 [accepted]; 2012/10/04 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Scotland ISSN/ISBN 1479-666X; 1479-666X Accession Number PMID: 23040457 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review; IM DOI 10.1016/j.surge.2012.08.001 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23040457 Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Autologous Iliac Crest Bone Grafting (ICBG) is considered the gold-standard graft choice for spinal arthrodesis; however, it is associated with donor site morbidity and a limited graft supply. Bone graft alternatives to replace autograft and augment arthrodesis are a topic of ongoing research. This article will review properties of Demineralized Bone Matrix (DBM) and review the evidence for its use, including animal models and human clinical trials. METHODS: A systematic and critical review of the English-language literature was conducted on Pubmed, Cochrane, CINAHL, and Google Scholar using search key terms such as 'Demineralized Bone Matrix', 'Spine' and 'Fusion'. Papers that were included were original research articles in peer-reviewed journals that investigated fusion outcomes. Scientific validity of articles was appraised using the PRISMA methodology. Articles were critically examined and compared according to study design, DBM type, outcomes, and results. Primary outcome of interest was fusion rate. Secondary outcomes included Oswestry Disability Index; Short Form-36 survey; Odom's criteria; Visual Analog Scale neurologic pain score; Japanese Orthopedic Association myelopathy score; Neck Disability and Ishihara Curvature Indices; and pseudarthrosis and surgical failure rates. RESULTS: Demineralized Bone Matrix has been evaluated in animal models and human clinical trials of spine fusion. Results of animal studies indicate variation in performance within and among DBM products. The majority of human clinical trials report high fusion rates when DBM is employed as a graft extender or a graft enhancer. Few prospective randomized controlled trials have been performed comparing DBM to autologous iliac crest bone graft in spine fusion. CONCLUSIONS: Although many animal and human studies demonstrate comparable efficacy of DBM when combined with autograft or compared to autograft alone, additional high level of evidence studies are required to clearly define the indications for its use in spine fusion surgeries and the appropriate patient population that will benefit from DBM. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher ) and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Published by Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Aghdasi,B., Montgomery,S.R., Daubs,M.D., Wang,J.C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20121004 PMCID Editors
A review of multicomponent interventions to prevent and control tobacco use among college students	2012	Department of Health Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. Kirsten.rodgers@emory.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of American college health : J of ACH Periodical, Abbrev. J.Am.Coll.Health Pub Date Free Form Volume 60 Issue 3 Start Page 257 Other Pages 261 Notes JID: 8214119; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1940-3208; 0744-8481 Accession Number PMID: 22420704 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review; IM DOI 10.1080/07448481.2011.587486 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22420704 Abstract OBJECTIVE: Multicomponent tobacco control programs have been implemented at the state and community levels and have led to a reduction in tobacco use. The purpose was to review the public health research literature on tobacco prevention and control programs on college campuses and derive evidence-based implications for comprehensive program implementation. METHODS: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, ERIC, and PubMed databases were used to search the research literature concerning tobacco prevention and control programs conducted on college campuses published between 2000 and 2009. RESULTS: No studies were found that implemented all 5 recommended components of a comprehensive program. Tobacco control programs containing policy and prevention education were used the most and promotion of tobacco-free environments and banning sales of tobacco products were used the least. CONCLUSION: The review suggests that despite the recommendation of comprehensive tobacco control programs to reduce tobacco use on college campuses, few institutions have implemented and evaluated programs consisting of multiple components. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Rodgers,K.C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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