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Laboratory and clinical acute effects of active and passive indoor group water-pipe (narghile) smoking	2014		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Chest Periodical, Abbrev. Chest Pub Date Free Form Volume 145 Issue 4 Start Page 803 Other Pages 9 Notes ID: 24158379 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: Indoor group water-pipe tobacco smoking, commonly referred to as water-pipe smoking (WPS), especially in coffee shops, has gained worldwide popularity. We performed a comprehensive laboratory and clinical evaluation of the acute effects of active and passive indoor group WPS. METHODS: This comparative study evaluated pre- and post-30-min active and passive indoor group WPS. The outcome parameters were carboxyhemoglobin (COHb), nicotine, and cotinine levels; CBC count; and cardiorespiratory parameters. Exhaled breath condensate (EBC) cytokines and endothelial function (using the EndoPat device Itamar Medical Ltd]) were measured only in active smokers. Statistical methods used were Student t test, Wilcoxon signed rank test, Fisher exact test, analysis of variance, and Newman-Keuls post hoc test where relevant. RESULTS: Sixty-two volunteers aged 24.9Â±6.2 years were included; 47 were active smokers, and 15 were passive smokers. COHb level increased postactive WPS (active smokers, 2.0%Â±2.9% vs 17.6%Â±8.8%; P25% increase, and two subjects (4.2%) had a >40% increase. Plasma nicotine level increased postactive WPS (active smokers, 1.2Â±4.3 ng/mL vs 18.8Â±13.9 ng/mL; P<.0001 plasma="" cotinine="" and="" urinary="" nicotine="" levels="" also="" increased="" significantly.="" ebc="" il-4="" il-5="" il-10="" il-17="" decreased="" significantly="" with="" postactive="" smoking="" endothelial="" function="" did="" not="" change.="" wps="" was="" associated="" adverse="" cardiorespiratory="" changes.="" in="" passive="" smokers="" cohb="" level="" vs="" respectively="" p=".003)" as="" respiratory="" rate.="" conclusions:="" one="" session="" of="" active="" indoor="" group="" resulted="" significant="" increases="" serum="" health="" effects.="" the="" minor="" effects="" found="" suggest="" that="" they="" too="" may="" be="" affected="" adversely="" by="" exposure="" to="" wps.="" results="" call="" for="" action="" limit="" continuing="" global="" spread="" coffee="" shops.="" trial="" registry:="" clinicaltrials.gov="" no.:="" nct1237548="" url:="" www.clinicaltrials.gov.=""> Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1378/chest.13-0960 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Bentur,Lea, Hellou,Elias, Goldbart,Aviv, Pillar,Giora, Monovich,Einat, Salameh,Maram, Scherb,Inna, Bentur,Yedidia Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Hookah, is it really harmless?	2014		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Respir Med Periodical, Abbrev. Respir.Med. Pub Date Free Form Volume 108 Issue 5 Start Page 661 Other Pages 7 Notes ID: 24582881 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract The hookah is a snuff smoking device whose origin dates back to the fifteenth century, has been used extensively in the Middle East in recent decades has become popular in Western culture countries, particularly in Americas and Europe. It has been reported that like other forms smoking tobacco, their use can lead to addiction also is used for inhaling and other addictive substances. Has also been considered a risk factor for various isolated diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), different types of cancer, hemodynamic alterations, vascular disease, infectious diseases, among others. In pregnant women has been reported that there use condition a diminution on fetal growth and different diseases in the newborn. It was also mentioned that hookah smoke contains several toxic substances that can affect both, the primary and the passive smoker, so we did this review to determine the complications associated with its use. Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2014.01.013 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Blachman-Braun, Ruben, Del Mazo-RodrÃguez, Raquel Lira, LÃ³pez-SÃ¡mano, Gustavo, BuendÃa-RoldÃ¡n, Ivette Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Stroke in South Asian countries	2014		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nat Rev Neurol Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 10 Issue 3 Start Page 135 Other Pages 43 Notes ID: 24514866 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Three of the world's top 10 most populous countries are located in South Asia. The health-care problems of this region are different from those in the developed world, and the rapidly changing socioeconomic scenario, fast-increasing urbanization and longevity, changes in dietary patterns, and decrease in mortality from infectious diseases has made chronic illnesses of old age, such as coronary artery disease and stroke, an important area of focus. This article reviews stroke epidemiology and management issues in four South Asian countries: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The available literature is limited and mostly hospital-based, and differing study methodologies make direct comparisons difficult. The high prevalence of traditional risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidaemia and smoking, in these countries is alarming, and several nontraditional risk factors, such as water-pipe use, desi ghee, chewable tobacco, and infectious causes of stroke, are understudied. Access to tertiary stroke care is limited, and the use of tissue plasminogen activator is scarce. In addition, public and caregiver awareness of stroke risk factors and management is disappointing, and the interest of governments and policy makers in stroke is suboptimal. Interventions to reduce stroke burden and stroke-related mortality in South Asia should have a substantial impact at the global level. Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nrneurol.2014.13 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Wasay,Mohammad, Khatri,Ismail A., Kaul,Subhash Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Non-cigarette tobacco and the lung	2014		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Clin Rev Allergy Immunol Periodical, Abbrev. Clin.Rev.Allergy Immunol. Pub Date Free Form Volume 46 Issue 1 Start Page 34 Other Pages 53 Notes ID: 23673789 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Cigarette smoking is known to cause a wide range of damaging health outcomes; however, the effects of non-cigarette tobacco products are either unknown or perceived as less harmful than cigarettes. Smokeless tobacco, cigar smoking, and waterpipe smoking have increased in usage over the past few decades. Some experts believe that their use is reaching epidemic proportions. Factors such as a perception of harm reduction, targeted advertising, and unrecognized addiction may drive the increased consumption of non-cigarette tobacco products. In particular, the need for social acceptance, enjoyment of communal smoking activities, and exotic nature of waterpipe smoking fuels, in part, its popularity. The public is looking for "safer" alternatives to smoking cigarettes, and some groups advertise products such as smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes as the alternatives they seek. Though it is clear that cigar and waterpipe tobacco smoking are probably as dangerous to health as cigarette smoking, there is an opinion among users that the health risks are less compared to cigarette smoking. This is particularly true in younger age groups. In the cases of smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes, the risks to health are less clear and there may be evidence of a harm reduction compared to cigarettes. In this article, we discuss commonly used forms of non-cigarette tobacco products, their impacts on lung health, and relevant controversies surrounding their use. Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12016-013-8372-0 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Schivo,Michael, Avdalovic,Mark V., Murin,Susan Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Smoking and membership in a fraternity or sorority: a systematic review of the literature	2014		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full J Am Coll Health Periodical, Abbrev. J.Am.Coll.Health Pub Date Free Form Volume 62 Issue 4 Start Page 264 Other Pages 76 Notes ID: 24527968 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract OBJECTIVE: Fraternity and sorority members have higher rates of smoking than other college students. This systematic review examines studies that included fraternity/sorority membership in their investigation of smoking behaviors. PARTICIPANTS/METHODS: Studies identified in MEDLINE, PsychInfo, JSTOR, CINAHL, ERIC, and Google Scholar published between 2003 and 2013 were included if they included fraternity and/or sorority membership, were written in English, published in a peer-reviewed journal, and had smoking as an outcome variable. Nineteen studies were identified for the review. RESULTS: Fraternity/sorority members were more likely to be nondaily smokers. Members who lived in the fraternity/sorority house had higher rates of smoking than members who lived elsewhere. Fraternity/sorority member smoking was associated with alcohol and other substance use. The influence of no-smoking policies on fraternity/sorority member smoking was also examined. CONCLUSIONS: Fraternity/sorority membership was associated with higher rates of smoking, but this association was influenced by other substance use and environmental factors. Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2014.891595 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Cheney,Marshall K., Harris,Lanita W., Gowin,Mary J., Huber,Jamie Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Waterpipe tobacco labeling and packaging and World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC): a call for action	2014		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addiction Periodical, Abbrev. Addiction Pub Date Free Form Volume 109 Issue 2 Start Page 333 Other Pages 333 Notes ID: 24329993 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/add.12409 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Bahelah,Raed Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A clinical study on the prevention of obstruction of biliary stent with ursodeoxycholic acid Huang	2014		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume Issue 11 Start Page 628 Other Pages 630 Notes ID: 868618 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language Ch SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Objective To evaluate efficacy and safety of ursodeoxycholic acid(UDCA)for preven-tion of obstruction of biliary plastic stent.Methods A total of 88 patients with plastic biliary stents at our hospital were divided into UDCA group and the control group.Stents were collected 3 months after the opera-tion for argile biliare in the stent.The contents of APF,calcium bilirubin and calcium carbonate were ana-lyzed by biochemistry,and bacterium culture was conducted.Results The obstruction rate of UDCA group (n=43)and control group(n=45)were 8. 9% and 58. 1% respectively with significant differences(P Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-5232.2014.11.003 Book Title Database GHL; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Lyu,Wen, Wang,Xia, Jin,Hangbing, Fang,Jie, Zhang,Xiaofeng, Zhang,Xiao Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Epidemiology of voice disorders among male school teachers in Khamis Mushayt city, Saudi Arabia	2014		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form 21-Jul Volume Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes ID: imsear.hellis.org-123456789-152939 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Background: A teacher with voice disorders is displaying a form of limitation in the teaching activity. Aims & Objective: To assess the magnitude of voice disorders among teachers and to identify the possible risk factors associated with voice disorders. Material and Methods: A total of 380 teachers were included. The researcher developed a questionnaire for data collection which comprised personal characteristics and symptoms of voice complaints during the last scholastic year. The Voice Handicap Index was used for assessment of voice and its effects on the life of a teacher. Results: Most teachers experienced voice related symptoms during the last year (80.9%). Some had 1-2 symptoms (43.2%) while others had more than two symptoms (37.6%). The most frequent voice-related symptoms were dry throat (42.1%), sore throat (33.5%) and hoarseness of voice (32.9%). More than one third of teachers consulted a physician for their voice-related problems (35%). Moderate to serious severity of voice handicap index were reported by 8.2% of the teachers. There was an increasing prevalence of moderate to severe grade of voice handicap according to age group (p=0.004). Practice of non-healthy habits (e.g., smoking of cigarette, sheesha or moaassal and qat chewing) was associated with significantly higher prevalence of moderate to severe grade of voice handicap (p Descriptors Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/oai-imsear.hellis.org-123456789-152939 Book Title Database IMSEAR; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Saleem,Safar A.l, Saleem,Mohammed A.l Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Youth tobacco use type and associations with substance use disorders	2014		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addiction Periodical, Abbrev. Addiction Pub Date Free Form Volume 109 Issue 8 Start Page 1371 Other Pages 1380 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Wiley Online Library Data Source google Authors Cavazosâ€Rehg, Patricia A, Krauss, Melissa J, Spitznagel, Edward L, Grucza, Richard A, Bierut, Laura Jean Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The relation of self-esteem and illegal drug usage in high school students	2013	Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.; Addiction Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.; Sarakhs Health Network, Mashhad University of Medical Scien	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Iranian Red Crescent medical journal Periodical, Abbrev. Iran.Red Crescent Med.J. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 15 Issue 11 Start Page e7682 Other Pages Notes LR: 20140414; JID: 101319850; OID: NLM: PMC3971778; OTO: NOTNLM; 2012/08/10 [received]; 2013/08/23 [revised]; 2013/09/18 [accepted]; 2013/11/05 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication United Arab Emirates ISSN/ISBN 2074-1804; 2074-1804 Accession Number PMID: 24719686 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.5812/ircmj.7682 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24719686 Abstract BACKGROUND: Adolescence is the period of stress and strain. Researchers have shown that adolescents without strong social supports would have tendency towards smoking and drug abuse. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between low self-esteem and illegal drug abuse. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Participants were 943 grades nine to 12 high school students, from Sarakhs during 2010 - 2011. Adolescents participated in the study, completed two self-report questionnaires. The first questionnaire included questions about individual and family information, smoking and illegal drug abuse history, and the second was the Rosenberg's self-esteem scale. RESULTS: 53.8% of participants were male (507 individuals). The mean Rosenberg self-esteem score was 19.8 + 5.2, and the most frequent obtained scores were from 22 to 30. The difference of Rosenberg self-esteem score test between students who did not use any substance and those who had a history of smoking or drug abuse like heroin, pills, alcohols, betel nut (Nas) and other drugs (such as Pan and Hookah) was significant (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Khajehdaluee,M., Zavar,A., Alidoust,M., Pourandi,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20131105 PMCID PMC3971778 Editors

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