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Exposure to tobacco smoke before and after a partial smoking ban in prison: indoor air quality measures	2012	University Center of Legal Medicine of Geneva and Lausanne, Rue Michel-Servet 1, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland. catherine.ritter@unige.ch	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 21 Issue 5 Start Page 488 Other Pages 491 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9209612; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); 2011/08/11 [aheadofprint]; 2012/07/17 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 21836161 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1136/tc.2011.043356 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21836161 Abstract Although exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) is reportedly high in prison, few studies have measured this in the prison environment, and none have done so in Europe. We measured two indicators of SHS exposure (particulate matter PM10 and nicotine) in fixed locations before (2009) and after (2010) introduction of a partial smoking ban in a Swiss prison. Access to smoking cessation support was available to detainees throughout the study. OBJECTIVES: To measure SHS before and after the introduction of a partial smoking ban. METHODS: Assessment of particulate matter PM10 (suspended microparticles of 10 mum) and nicotine in ambient air, collected by real-time aerosol monitor and nicotine monitoring devices. RESULTS: The authors observed a significant improvement of nicotine concentrations in the air after the introduction of the smoking ban (before: 7.0 mug/m(3), after: 2.1 mug/m(3), difference 4.9 mug/m(3), 95% CI for difference: 0.52 to 9.8, p=0.03) but not in particulate matter PM10 (before: 0.11 mg/m(3), after: 0.06 mg/m(3), difference 0.06 mg/m(3), 95% CI for difference of means: -0.07 to 0.19, p=0.30). CONCLUSIONS: The partial smoking ban was followed by a decrease in nicotine concentrations in ambient air. These improvements can be attributed to the introduction of the smoking ban since no other policy change occurred during this period. Although this shows that concentrations of SHS decreased significantly, protection was still incomplete and further action is necessary to improve indoor air quality. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Ritter,C., Huynh,C.K., Etter,J.F., Elger,B.S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110811 PMCID Editors
Predictors of short-term success in smoking cessation in relation to attendance at a smoking cessation program	2011	Institute of Social Medicine, Centre for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Rooseveltplatz 3, 1090 Wien, Austria. thomas.dorner@meduniwien.ac.at	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 13 Issue 11 Start Page 1068 Other Pages 1075 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9815751; 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); 2011/08/10 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 21832273 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntr179 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21832273 Abstract INTRODUCTION: The identification of individual characteristics that predict success in smoking cessation is necessary to improve the effectiveness of smoking cessation efforts. The aim of this study was to identify the factors that predict success in smoking cessation in people who attended 2, 3, 4, or 5 sessions of a smoking cessation program. METHODS: The participants comprised 2,471 people who attended at least 2 consultations during a 5-week smoking cessation program. Success in smoking cessation was defined as self-reported abstinence and having an exhaled carbon monoxide level =10 parts per million at the final consultation. Baseline characteristics were compared using univariate analysis of variance and the chi-square test. A stepwise multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the effect of baseline characteristics and the slopes of the withdrawal symptoms on the success in smoking cessation. RESULTS: Participating in a higher number of sessions gradually increased the chance of smoking cessation from 12.1% to 61.2% (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Dorner,T.E., Trostl,A., Womastek,I., Groman,E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110810 PMCID Editors
Determination of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in water using fluorinated polyaniline-based solid-phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography	2012	State key Laboratory of Pollutant Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210046, China.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Environmental monitoring and assessment Periodical, Abbrev. Environ.Monit.Assess. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 184 Issue 7 Start Page 4345 Other Pages 4353 Notes JID: 8508350; 0 (Aniline Compounds); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 0 (polyaniline); 2011/01/24 [received]; 2011/07/15 [accepted]; 2011/08/06 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1573-2959; 0167-6369 Accession Number PMID: 21822575 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1007/s10661-011-2268-3 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21822575 Abstract The study on the performance of a fluorinated polyaniline (PANI) as a fiber coating for solid-phase microextraction (SPME) had been reported and 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were selected to evaluate the performance of this fiber. Various parameters including sample volume, extraction temperature, time of desorption and extraction, pH and ionic strength were investigated intensively. A direct comparison between PANI-SPME fiber and commercial fiber was conducted. The results showed that the PANI-SPME coating had high affinity towards target compounds and the proposed method was successfully applied for the detection of real samples: rainfall and Taihu Lake water collected from Southern China. The whole PANI-SPME-GC method offers acceptable accuracy, precision and sensitivity and low detection limits, which is applicable to monitor trace levels of PAHs in real water bodies. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Li,Y., Wang,Y., Zhang,J., Sun,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110806 PMCID Editors
Carbon monoxide poisoning associated with water pipe smoking	2011	Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey. drsuhaturkmen@hotmail.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.) Periodical, Abbrev. Clin.Toxicol.(Phila) Pub Date Free Form Aug Volume 49 Issue 7 Start Page 697 Other Pages 698 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101241654; 0 (Biomarkers); 142M471B3J (Carbon Dioxide); 9061-29-4 (Carboxyhemoglobin); S88TT14065 (Oxygen); CIN: Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011 Aug;49(7):702-3. PMID: 21875388; 2011/08/08 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1556-9519; 1556-3650 Accession Number PMID: 21819288 Language eng SubFile Case Reports; Journal Article; AIM; IM DOI 10.3109/15563650.2011.598160 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21819288 Abstract The water pipe is a means of tobacco consumption widespread in Turkey and Arab countries. We present two patients brought to our emergency department due to a syncopal attack secondary to carbon monoxide toxicity following water pipe use. This rare form of poisoning should be borne in mind by emergency physicians as a differential diagnosis in water pipe smokers. Water pipes should be used where there is adequate ventilation. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Turkmen,S., Eryigit,U., Sahin,A., Yeniocak,S., Turedi,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110808 PMCID Editors
Cigar, cigarillo, and little cigar use among Canadian youth: are we underestimating the magnitude of this problem?	2011	Department of Health Studies and Gerontology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada. sleather@uwaterloo.ca	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The journal of primary prevention Periodical, Abbrev. J.Prim.Prev. Pub Date Free Form Aug Volume 32 Issue 4-Mar Start Page 161 Other Pages 170 Notes JID: 8213457; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1573-6547; 0278-095X Accession Number PMID: 21809109 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1007/s10935-011-0248-6 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21809109 Abstract Data from 29,296 students in grades 9-12 as part of the 2008-2009 Youth Smoking Survey were used to examine the prevalence of cigar, cigarillo, and little cigar use and factors associated with their use. Among Canadian youth in grades 9-12, 12.9% reported current use of cigarillos or little cigars, and 8.1% reported current use of cigars. The characteristics of youth most likely to use either cigars or cigarillos and little cigars were being male, being in grade 11 or 12, being a daily or occasional cigarette smoker, having more than $20 of weekly spending money, and having ever tried flavored tobacco. Our findings suggest that cigars, cigarillos, and little cigars are used by a substantial number of Canadian youth, many of whom do not smoke cigarettes. As such, current national prevalence estimates of youth smoking may be underestimated, and existing tobacco control prevention programs and policies may be overlooking a large population of at-risk youth. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Leatherdale,S.T., Rios,P., Elton-Marshall,T., Burkhalter,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The effect of an Er,Cr:YSGG laser on the micro-shear bond strength of composite to the enamel and dentin of human permanent teeth	2012	Iran Center for Dental Research, Dental School of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Lasers in medical science Periodical, Abbrev. Lasers Med.Sci. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 27 Issue 4 Start Page 761 Other Pages 765 Notes JID: 8611515; 0 (Acrylic Resins); 0 (Composite Dental Resin); 0 (Composite Resins); 0 (Dentin-Bonding Agents); 0 (Polyurethanes); 2010/11/30 [received]; 2011/06/29 [accepted]; 2011/08/02 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1435-604X; 0268-8921 Accession Number PMID: 21809070 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1007/s10103-011-0961-7 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21809070 Abstract The bond strength of resin composite to Er,Cr:YSGG laser-irradiated enamel and dentin has been evaluated in only a few studies. Therefore, we measured and compared the micro-shear bond strength of composite restorations to enamel and dentin using two different cavity-preparation tools and conditioning methods. One hundred and seventy-five caries-free human third molars were sectioned longitudinally into two different thicknesses and randomly assigned to seven subgroups (n = 25). Enamel groups included laser-cut without etching (LO), laser-cut and laser-etched (LL), laser-cut and acid-etched (LA), bur-cut and laser-etched (BL1), and bur-cut and acid-etched (BA1-comparison group). Dentinal groups included bur-cut and laser-etched (BL2) and bur-cut and acid-etched (BA2-comparison group). The specimens were bonded by Single Bond and Tygon tubes and were restored with Z100 composite. Failure patterns were evaluated using a stereomicroscope, and a shear bond test was performed at 0.5 mm/min. The mean shear bond strength values (MPa) for the LO, LL, LA, BL1 and BA1 enamel groups were 23.14, 23.77, 23.51, 19.30, and 28.99, respectively, whereas for the BL and BA dentinal groups, these values were 22.44 and 26.15, respectively. In enamel specimens, BA1 and LL groups presented the highest shear bond strength values, and the bur-cut and laser-etched (BL1) group showed the lowest values. In the laser-etched groups, bond strength values for bur-cut surfaces were significantly higher than those for laser-cut surfaces. Moreover, there was a significant difference between the BL2 and BA2 dentinal groups. The results of this study indicate that re-etching with acid phosphoric would be recommended if an Er,Cr:YSGG laser is used for tooth preparation or surface treatment. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jaberi Ansari,Z., Fekrazad,R., Feizi,S., Younessian,F., Kalhori,K.A., Gutknecht,N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110802 PMCID Editors
Hookah use among college students from a Midwest University	2012	Department of Health and Sport Sciences, Otterbein University, 1 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH 43081, USA. rbraun@otterbein.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of community health Periodical, Abbrev. J.Community Health Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 37 Issue 2 Start Page 294 Other Pages 298 Notes JID: 7600747; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1573-3610; 0094-5145 Accession Number PMID: 21805373 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1007/s10900-011-9444-9 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21805373 Abstract National data indicate nearly a quarter of college students smoked from a hookah at some point in their lifetime regardless of gender. To address this issue, researchers assessed the perceptions, knowledge, beliefs of hookah users at a large Midwestern University and also determined what other drug related high-risk behaviors were associated with this behavior. An anonymous, online survey was sent to 2,000 randomly selected undergraduate students from a large Midwestern University. Researchers used a cross sectional research design to determine the prevalence and motivating factors associated with hookah use. Respondents included 438 individuals (60% female) with an average age of 23.1 (SD = 12.32), yielding a response rate of 22%. Approximately 15.4% of the sample had previously smoked hookah, while 6% used hookah within the past 30 days. Common motivating factors associated with smoking hookah included socializing/partying (29%), peer influence (27%), and for relaxation (25%). Correlations were calculated comparing hookah use to other high risk behaviors with the two highest correlations consisted of 30-day tobacco use (r = 0.67) and marijuana (r = 0.39). The results from this study suggest hookah use is limited to a small percentage of students. Students appear to smoke hookah for social reasons and underestimate the addictive properties associated with the product. Researchers and practitioners need to develop and evaluate specific interventions to educate college students about the health hazards associated with hookah use. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Braun,R.E., Glassman,T., Wohlwend,J., Whewell,A., Reindl,D.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Diversity of lactic acid bacteria in sian-sianzih (fermented clams), a traditional fermented food in Taiwan	2012	Department of Biotechnology, Ming Chuan University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan. yisheng@mail.mcu.edu.tw	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of the science of food and agriculture Periodical, Abbrev. J.Sci.Food Agric. Pub Date Free Form 30-Jan Volume 92 Issue 2 Start Page 321 Other Pages 327 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 0376334; 33X04XA5AT (Lactic Acid); 451W47IQ8X (Sodium Chloride); 2011/04/07 [received]; 2011/06/07 [revised]; 2011/06/23 [accepted]; 2011/07/28 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1097-0010; 0022-5142 Accession Number PMID: 21800326 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1002/jsfa.4578 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21800326 Abstract BACKGROUND: Sian-sianzih (fermented clams) is a popular traditional fermented food in Taiwan. The lactic acid bacteria (LAB) microflora in sian-sianzih have not been studied in detail. In this study, LAB from sian-sianzih were isolated, characterized and identified. RESULTS: A total of 186 cultures of LAB were isolated from seven sian-sianzih samples and 29 cultures were isolated from its main raw substrate: clams. The identification results revealed up to 11 distinct bacterial species belonging to five genera in sian-sianzih, and three species belonging to two genera in clams. The most common bacterial genera in sian-sianzih were Lactobacillus and Weissella, followed by Leuconostoc, Pediococcus and Lactococcus. A regional similarity in LAB, with differences in diversity, was observed in the current study. On the other hand, Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis was the most common species found in raw clam samples. The results also suggested that greater LAB diversity could be observed in wild clams than in cultured ones. Furthermore, antibacterial activities of the isolates were determined, and one Weisella hellenica strain showed inhibitory activity against the indicator strain Lactobacilluas sakei JCM 1157(T) . A sensory assessment of seven sian-sianzih samples was also performed and the results indicated that diversity of LAB has a great effect on its aroma and taste formation. CONCLUSION: The results demonstrate that various LAB species are distributed in sian-sianzih and have a great effect on the flavor of sian-sianzih. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Society of Chemical Industry Data Source Authors Chen,Y.S., Wu,H.C., Li,Y.H., Leong,K.H., Pua,X.H., Weng,M.K., Yanagida,F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110728 PMCID Editors
Analysis and modeling of airborne BTEX concentrations from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill	2011	ChemRisk LLC, 4840 Pearl East Circle, Suite 300 West, Boulder, Colorado 80301, United States. havens@chemrisk.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Environmental science & technology Periodical, Abbrev. Environ.Sci.Technol. Pub Date Free Form 1-Sep Volume 45 Issue 17 Start Page 7372 Other Pages 7379 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 0213155; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Benzene Derivatives); 0 (Vehicle Emissions); 0 (Xylenes); 3FPU23BG52 (Toluene); J64922108F (Benzene); L5I45M5G0O (ethylbenzene); 2011/08/11 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1520-5851; 0013-936X Accession Number PMID: 21797246 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1021/es200963x [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21797246 Abstract Concerns have been raised about whether the Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup workers experienced adverse health effects from exposure to airborne benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) which volatilized from surfaced oil. Thus, we analyzed the nearly 20 000 BTEX measurements of breathing zone air samples of offshore cleanup workers taken during the six months following the incident (made publicly available by British Petroleum). The measurements indicate that 99% of the measurements taken prior to capping the well were 32-, 510-, 360-, and 77-fold lower than the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) for BTEX, respectively. BTEX measurements did not decrease appreciably during the three months after the well was capped. Moreover, the magnitudes of these data were similar to measurements from ships not involved in oil slick remediation, suggesting that the BTEX measurements were primarily due to engine exhaust rather than the oil slick. To supplement the data analysis, two modeling approaches were employed to estimate airborne BTEX concentrations under a variety of conditions (e.g., oil slick thickness, wind velocity). The modeling results corroborated that BTEX concentrations from the oil were well below PELs and that the oil was not the primary contributor to the measured BTEX. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Avens,H.J., Unice,K.M., Sahmel,J., Gross,S.A., Keenan,J.J., Paustenbach,D.J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110811 PMCID Editors
A novel solid-phase microextraction using coated fiber based sol-gel technique using poly(ethylene glycol) grafted multi-walled carbon nanotubes for determination of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and o-xylene in water samples with gas chromatography-flam	2011	Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran. asyazdi@um.ac.ir	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of chromatography.A Periodical, Abbrev. J.Chromatogr.A Pub Date Free Form 26-Aug Volume 1218 Issue 34 Start Page 5757 Other Pages 5764 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 9318488; 0 (Benzene Derivatives); 0 (Nanotubes, Carbon); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 0 (Xylenes); 30IQX730WE (Polyethylene Glycols); 3FPU23BG52 (Toluene); J64922108F (Benzene); L5I45M5G0O (ethylbenzene); Z247 Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-3778; 0021-9673 Accession Number PMID: 21782185 Language eng SubFile Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.chroma.2011.06.099 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21782185 Abstract In this study, poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) grafted onto multi-walled carbon nanotubes (PEG-g-MWCNTs) were synthesized by the covalent functionalization of MWCNTs with hydroxyl-terminated PEG chains. For the first time, functionalized product of PEG-g-MWCNTs was used as selective stationary phase to prepare the sol-gel solid-phase microextraction (SPME) fiber in combination with gas chromatography-flame ionization detector (GC-FID) for the determination of ultra-trace levels of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and o-xylene (BTEX) in real water samples. The PEG-g-MWCNTs were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectra and also thermo-gravimetric analysis, which verified that PEG chains were grafted onto the surface of the MWCNTs. The scanning electron micrographs of the fiber surface revealed a highly porous structure which greatly increases the surface area for PEG-g-MWCNTs sol-gel coating. This fiber demonstrated many inherent advantages, the main being the strong anchoring of the coating to the fused silica resulting from chemical bonding with the silanol groups on the fused-silica fiber surface. The new PEG-g-MWCNTs sol-gel fiber is simple to prepare, robust, with high thermal stability and long lifetime, up to 200 extractions. Important parameters influencing the extraction efficiency such as desorption temperature and time, extraction temperature, extraction time, stirring speed and salt effect were investigated and optimized. Under the optimal conditions, the method detection limits (S/N=3) were in the range of 0.6-3 pg mL(-1) and the limits of quantification (S/N=10) between 2 and 10 pg mL(-1). The relative standard deviations (RSDs) for one fiber (repeatability) (n=5) were obtained from 4.40 up to 5.75% and between fibers or batch to batch (n=3) (reproducibility) in the range of 4.31-6.55%. The developed method was successfully applied to real water samples while the relative recovery percentages obtained for the spiked water samples at 20 pg mL(-1) were from 90.21 to 101.90%. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Sarafraz-Yazdi,A., Amiri,A., Rounaghi,G., Hosseini,H.E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110703 PMCID Editors

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