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Growth-supporting activity for Legionella pneumophila in tap water cultures and implication of hartmannellid amoebae as growth factors	1988	Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261.	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 Nov Volume 54 Issue 11 Start Page 2677 Other Pages 2682 Notes LR: 20131001; JID: 7605801; OID: NLM: PMC204355; ppublish Place of Publication UNITED STATES ISSN/ISBN 0099-2240; 0099-2240 Accession Number PMID: 3214153 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 3214153 Abstract Photosynthetic cyanobacteria, heterotrophic bacteria, free-living amoebae, and ciliated protozoa may support growth of Legionella pneumophila. Studies were done with two tap water cultures (WS1 and WS2) containing L. pneumophila and associated microbiota to characterize growth-supporting activity and assess the relative importance of the microbiota in supporting multiplication of L. pneumophila. The water cultures were incubated in the dark at 35 degrees C. The growth-supporting factor(s) was separated from each culture by filtration through 1-micron-pore-size membrane filters. The retentate was then suspended in sterile tap water. Multiplication of L. pneumophila occurred when both the retentate suspension and the filtrate from either culture were inoculated into sterile tap water. L. pneumophila did not multiply in tap water inoculated with only the filtrate, even though filtration did not reduce the concentration of L. pneumophila or heterotrophic bacteria in either culture. Growth-supporting activity of the retentate suspension from WS1 was inactivated at 60 degrees C but unaffected at 0, 25, and 45 degrees C after 30-min incubations. Filtration experiments indicated that the growth-supporting factor(s) in WS1 was 2 to 5 micron in diameter. Ciliated protozoa were not detected in either culture. Hartmannellid amoebae were conclusively demonstrated in WS2 but not in WS1. L. pneumophila multiplied in tap water inoculated with the amoebae (10(3)/ml) and the 1-micron filtrate of WS2. No multiplication occurred in tap water inoculated with the filtrate only. Growth-supporting activity for L. pneumophila may be present in plumbing systems; hartmannellid amoebae appear to be important determinants of multiplication of L. pneumophila in some tap water cultures. Descriptors Animals, Hartmannella/growth & development, Legionella/growth & development, Temperature, Water Microbiology, Water Supply Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Wadowsky,R. M., Butler,L. J., Cook,M. K., Verma,S. M., Paul,M. A., Fields,B. S., Keleti,G., Sykora,J. L., Yee,R. B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC204355 Editors
Happy hookah hour	2012		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Curr Opin Pulm Med Periodical, Abbrev. Curr.Opin.Pulm.Med. Pub Date Free Form Volume 18 Issue 2 Start Page 95 Other Pages 6 Notes ID: 22234276 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MCP.0b013e328350266d Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Varkey,Basil Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Harm perception of nicotine products in college freshmen	2007		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine Tob Res Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Volume 9 Issue 9 Start Page 977 Other Pages 82 Notes ID: 17763115 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract This study examined the association of sociodemographic characteristics and smoking behaviors (i.e., cigarette, cigar, and waterpipe) with nicotine product harm perception in college freshmen. Students were asked to compare the perceived harmfulness of 11 nicotine-delivering products with that of a regular cigarette. Data were from a cross-sectional Internet survey conducted during the spring 2004 semester at a private university (N = 411). Binomial logistic regression was used to determine the association between sociodemographic and behavioral factors with nicotine product harm perception. A statistically significant association was found between nicotine product harm perception and sex, race, income, citizenship, and smoking behavior (p< or =.05). Regarding the three medicinal nicotine replacement therapies, 19.6% of respondents incorrectly perceived the nicotine patch to be as harmful as or more harmful than a regular cigarette; corresponding values were 24.1% for nicotine gum and 52.9% for nicotine inhaler. Respondents incorrectly perceived the following smoked tobacco products to be less harmful than regular cigarettes: ultra-light cigarettes (40.4%), waterpipe (37%), light cigarettes (35.2%), cigarillos (17.4%), and cigars (16.9%). Regarding smokeless nicotine products, 89.3% of respondents incorrectly perceived dip and chew to be as harmful as or more harmful than regular cigarettes; corresponding values were 36.2% for nicotine lollipops and 35.2% for nicotine water. Our findings reveal misperceptions about nicotine product harmfulness and underscore the importance of developing a science base to inform policies and educate consumers about these products. Descriptors Health Education/methods, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Smoking Cessation/methods, Smoking/epidemiology, Students/statistics & numerical data, Adult, Advertising as Topic, Baltimore/epidemiology, Behavior, Addictive/psychology, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Health Behavior, Humans, Male, Regression Analysis, Risk Factors, Smoking/psychology, Smoking Cessation/statistics & numerical data, Students/psychology, Questionnaires, Tobacco Use Disorder/prevention & control Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-17763115 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Smith,Stephanie Y., Curbow,Barbara, Stillman,Frances A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Harm perception, attitudes and predictors of waterpipe (shisha) smoking among secondary school adolescents in Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia	2010		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Asian Pac J Cancer Prev Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 11 Issue 2 Start Page 293 Other Pages 301 Notes ID: 20843104 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and social determinants of waterpipe (WP) smoking among secondary school students in Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia and to assess their health related knowledge and attitudes toward WP. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,652 Saudi secondary school students of both genders aged between 15-19 years selected by multistage sampling method. A self-administered anonymous Arabic version of Global Youth Tobacco Survey modified with items dedicated to WP smoking and to assess perception of health related hazards and attitudes towards WP was employed for data collection. RESULTS: Prevalence of current smokers 'all forms' was 30.3% among males (C.I= 27.5- 33.2%) and 8.5% in females (C.I= 6.6-10.9%). WP was used by 53.9% of the current tobacco users, significantly higher among older age students. Of the regular WP smokers, 20.7% smoked WP on daily basis, 23.8% weekly, 64.2% stated using flavored " Muassel " tobacco. Primary motives for WP smoking were outings with friends, company, boredom and wasting time. Of the total, 49.7% of students stated that WP smoking is less harmful than cigarettes, 60.5% believed that harmful substances were purified through water filtration, with non-addictive properties in 67.8%. Knowledge about health hazards of WP smoking was low, irrespective of student's smoking status. WP smoking is more socially acceptable than cigarettes (52.1%), represents a good opportunity for gathering of friends and family (33.8%), and smoking of WP can relieve stress and tensions (37.8%). Hierarchical regression analysis showed that socializing motives, cigarette smoking, smoking among close family and friends, male gender and increasing age were positive predictors for WP smoking. CONCLUSION: Social acceptability, poor knowledge of WP health related hazards and certain socio demographics are favoring the increasing current trend of WP use among adolescents in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia. Descriptors Smoking/epidemiology, Smoking/psychology, Students/psychology, Students/statistics & numerical data, Tobacco Use Disorder/epidemiology, Adolescent, Adult, Attitude, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Risk-Taking, Saudi Arabia/epidemiology, Schools, Social Environment, Questionnaires, Tobacco Use Disorder/prevention & control, Young Adult Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-20843104 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Amin,Tarek Tawfik, Amr,Mostafa Abdel Monem, Zaza,Burhan Omar, Suleman,Wassem Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Harm perceptions of waterpipe tobacco smoking among university students in five Eastern Mediterranean Region countries: A cross-sectional study	2018		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume Issue Start Page 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 Tobacco Induced Diseases Data Source google Authors Abu-Rmeileh, Niveen, Alkhuffash, Ola, Kheirallah, Khalid, Mostafa, Aya, Darawad, Muhammad, Al-Farsi, Yahya, Yusufali, Afzalhussein, Thomas, Justin, Salama, Mohamed, Hamadeh, Randah R Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Harm reduction techniques for hookah (shisha, narghile, "water pipe") smoking of tobacco based products	2009		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Med Hypotheses Periodical, Abbrev. Med.Hypotheses Pub Date Free Form Volume 73 Issue 4 Start Page 623 Other Pages 4 Notes ID: 19628335 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Evidence-Based Medicine/trends, Harm Reduction, Smoking Cessation/methods, Smoking/prevention & control, Humans Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2009.06.016 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Chaouachi,Kamal Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Harmful effects of shisha: literature review	2014	Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.; Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.; Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.; Dow Medical College, Dow Un	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International archives of medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Int.Arch.Med. Pub Date Free Form 4-Apr Volume 7 Issue Start Page 16 Other Pages 7682-7-16. eCollection 2014 Notes LR: 20140624; JID: 101317943; OID: NLM: PMC4003490; 2014 [ecollection]; 2013/12/05 [received]; 2014/03/26 [accepted]; 2014/04/04 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1755-7682; 1755-7682 Accession Number PMID: 24708750 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review DOI 10.1186/1755-7682-7-16 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24708750 Abstract Tobacco is a preventable cause of morbidity and mortality across the world. A recently infamous way of smoking tobacco is shisha. Shisha smoking is also known as water pipe, hookah and Narghile smoking. The percentage of shisha smokers is on the rise rapidly spanning the globe. A literature review was conducted to identify all evidence on the epidemiological variations and health effects of shisha smoking. "Pub med" is used as a searching tool to identify all relevant empirical studies conducted worldwide. A qualitative overview of evidence is presented. Exposure to Shisha smoking is significantly associated with low infant weight, heart rate variations, hyperglycemia and hypertriglyceridemia. Increased risk of carcinoma is also leagued with it including carcinomas of the pancreas and lung being at the forefront. In conclusion, this review identifies grounds of several adverse conditions being associated with the habit of shisha smoking. It also evaluates the relevant epidemiological variations around the globe. The review culminates in the importance of enlightening shisha smokers regarding its deleterious effects. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Aslam,H.M., Saleem,S., German,S., Qureshi,W.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140404 PMCID PMC4003490 Editors
Has the prevalence of parent-reported diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Germany increased between 2003-2006 and 2009-2012? Results of the KiGGS-study: first follow-up (KiGGS Wave 1)	2014	Abteilung fur Epidemiologie und Gesundheitsmonitoring, Robert Koch-Institut, General-Pape-Strasse 62-66, 12101, Berlin, Deutschland, SchlackR@rki.de.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz Periodical, Abbrev. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 57 Issue 7 Start Page 820 Other Pages 829 Notes LR: 20160707; JID: 101181368; ppublish Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1437-1588; 1436-9990 Accession Number PMID: 24950831 Language ger SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1007/s00103-014-1983-7 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24950831 Abstract Recent international studies have reported a considerable increase in the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Data from German statutory health insurance companies suggest a comparable trend for Germany. Based on data from the nationally representative study KiGGS Wave 1 (2009-2012) it was the aim of this study to report on the prevalence rates of parent-reported ADHD diagnoses in children and adolescents aged 3-17 years as well as to report on time trends in comparison with the KiGGS baseline study (2003-2006). ADHD caseness was met if a parent reported that a physician or a psychologist diagnosed their child with ADHD. Participants without a reported ADHD diagnosis but who scored >/= 7 (clinical range) on the parent-rated hyperactivity subscale of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) were considered as potential ADHD cases. The prevalence of diagnosed ADHD was 5.0% (prevalence of potential ADHD cases 6.0%). An ADHD diagnosis was more than four and a half times more likely to be reported among boys than girls. Children from families with low socioeconomic status (SES) were more than two and a half times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than children from families with high SES. Among potential cases, boys were twice as common as girls, and children from families with low SES were approximately three times more common compared with those from high SES families. The proportion of lifetime ADHD diagnoses increased with age and was highest in 11- to 17-year-olds. In every fifth child with ADHD the initial diagnosis was made by the age of 6 years and in 1 out of 11 children with ADHD the initial diagnosis was made by the age of 5 years. In total, we observed no significant changes regarding the frequency of ADHD diagnosis compared to the KiGGS baseline study. Increases reported using data from German statuary health insurance companies were not reflected in the KiGGS data. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Schlack,R., Mauz,E., Hebebrand,J., Holling,H., KiGGS Study Group Original/Translated Title Hat die Haufigkeit elternberichteter Diagnosen einer Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-/Hyperaktivitatsstorung (ADHS) in Deutschland zwischen 2003-2006 und 2009-2012 zugenommen? : Ergebnisse der KiGGS-Studie - Erste Folgebefragung (KiGGS Welle 1) URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Hazardous drinking among young adults seeking outpatient mental health services	2016	Department of Psychiatry and UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California, 401 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA. anna.ordonez@nih.gov.; Office of Clinical Research, National Institute of Mental Health, 6001 Executive Blv	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addiction science & clinical practice Periodical, Abbrev. Addict.Sci.Clin.Pract. Pub Date Free Form 9-Aug Volume 11 Issue 1 Start Page 12 Other Pages 016-0060-y Notes LR: 20160819; GR: R01 AA020463/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101316917; OID: NLM: PMC4977754; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/12/24 [received]; 2016/08/02 [accepted]; 2016/08/09 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1940-0640; 1940-0632 Accession Number PMID: 27506832 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1186/s13722-016-0060-y [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27506832 Abstract BACKGROUND: Alcohol use can have a significant negative impact on young adults in mental health treatment. This cross-sectional study examined prevalence and factors associated with hazardous drinking among young adults seeking outpatient mental health services, rate of alcohol use disorders (AUDs), and the relationship between hazardous drinking and other types of substance use. METHODS: Participants were 487 young adults ages 18-25 who completed self-administered computerized screening questions for alcohol and drug use. Alcohol use patterns were assessed and predictors of hazardous drinking (>/=5 drinks on one or more occasions in the past year) were identified using logistic regression. RESULTS: Of the 487 participants, 79.8 % endorsed prior-year alcohol use, 52.3 % reported one or more episodes of hazardous drinking in the prior year and 8.2 % were diagnosed with an AUD. Rates of recent and lifetime alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use were significantly greater in those with prior-year hazardous drinking. In logistic regression, prior-year hazardous drinking was associated with lifetime marijuana use (OR 3.30, p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Ordonez,A.E., Ranney,R., Schwartz,M., Mathews,C.A., Satre,D.D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160809 PMCID PMC4977754 Editors
Hazardous Health Behaviour among Medical Students: a Study from Turkey	2015	Medical Education, Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey E-mail : mnacar@erciyes.edu.tr.	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 17 Start Page 7675 Other Pages 7681 Notes JID: 101130625; ppublish Place of Publication Thailand ISSN/ISBN 1513-7368; 1513-7368 Accession Number PMID: 26625780 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26625780 Abstract BACKGROUND: Hazardous health behaviour in young people is an important factor that affects the individual risk for non-communicable diseases and other disorders later in life. This study aimed to determine the hazardous health behaviour of first and last class medical students of Erciyes University. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This descriptive study was carried out with 240 medical students from the first and 130 students from the last (sixth) class. Data were obtained by questionnaire between March-April 2012. In total, 339 students were included with a response rate of 91.6%. Socio-demographic characteristics, school success, self-reported economic difficulties, health perceptions, hazardous health behaviour related to chronic disease, tobacco, alcohol, substance use, body weight, height, traffic, violence and nutrition were assessed in line with the literature. RESULTS: Of the participants; 64.0% were from first and 36.0% were from the last class. Mean ages for the first and last classes were 19.4 +/- 1.5 and 24.0 +/- 1.5 years, respectively. In the current study, males exhibited more hazardous behaviour than females. Sime 19.8% of the students in the study group used alcohol, 35.4% used a waterpipe, and 24.8% used tobacco at least once. These rates increased in both genders in the last class and the increase in males was significant. Some 3.8% of the students in the current study used pleasure-inducing illegal substances at least once. All the students participating in the current study were single, the number of males reported not using condoms (8.6%) was 4.56 times higher compared to females. Some 64.0% of the students did not perform physical activity lasting at least 30 minutes for five times a week, 13.0% did not sleep for mean 7-8 hours daily, males having a 2.9 times higher risk. More than 1/3 of the students did not consume cooked vegetable dishes and 1/4 did not consume fresh fruits and salads, the rates were higher among males. CONCLUSIONS: In the current study, hazardous health behaviour was prevalent among medical students, with higher risks among males and last class students. According to these results, medical curriculum may be focused on decreasing hazardous health behaviour. In addition, in order to prevent unhealthy behaviour, the number of youth-friendly health facilities should be increased. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Nacar,M., Cetinkaya,F., Baykan,Z., Yilmazel,G., Elmali,F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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