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The acute effects of water-pipe smoking on the cardiorespiratory system	2011	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Chest Periodical, Abbrev. Chest Pub Date Free Form Volume 139 Issue 4 Start Page 775 Other Pages 81 Notes ID: 21030492 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract OBJECTIVE: There are limited data on the acute effects of water-pipe tobacco smoking, commonly known as water-pipe smoking (WPS), on cardiopulmonary parameters. This study evaluated the acute effects of a single 30-min session of WPS on carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels, pulmonary function test results, vital signs, fractional exhaled nitric oxide (Feno) levels, and exhaled breath condensate (EBC) cytokine levels in volunteers in a domestic, open-air, group smoking setting. METHODS: This prospective study evaluated the above-noted outcome parameters before and after 30 min of WPS. The primary outcome parameter was the change in COHb levels. RESULTS: Forty-five volunteers (30 men, 15 women), aged 32.35 Â± 15.33 years, were recruited. After one session of WPS, the COHb levels rose significantly, from 1.47% Â± 0.57% (median 1.4) to 9.47% Â± 5.52% (median 7.4), P < .001. Systolic and diastolic BP levels significantly increased after smoking (systolic, 119.52 Â± 12.07 mm Hg vs 131.98 Â± 17.8 mm Hg; diastolic, 74.84 Â± 7.89 mm Hg vs 82.98 Â± 12.52 mm Hg, respectively; P < .001). Heart rates increased from 80.39 Â± 9.92 beats/min to 95.59 Â± 17.41 beats/min, P < .001; and respiratory rates increased from 14.36 Â± 1.63 breaths/min to 16.68 Â± 2.24 breaths/min, P < .001. There were decreases in forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of FVC, peak expiratory flow rate, Feno levels, percentage of eosinophils in peripheral blood, and 8-isoprostane levels in EBC. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that one session of WPS causes acute biologic changes that might result in marked health problems. It adds to the limited evidence that WPS is harmful and supports interventions to control the continuing global spread of WPS, especially among youth. TRIAL REGISTRY: ClinicalTrials.gov; No.: NCT01157832; URL: www.clinicaltrials.gov. Descriptors Blood Pressure/physiology, Cardiovascular System/physiopathology, Forced Expiratory Flow Rates/physiology, Respiratory System/physiopathology, Smoking/adverse effects, Tars/adverse effects, Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prognosis, Respiratory Function Tests, Risk Factors, Tobacco, Young Adult Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1378/chest.10-1833 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Hakim,Fahed, Hellou,Elias, Goldbart,Aviv, Katz,Rina, Bentur,Yedidia, Bentur,Lea Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Short term effect of hubble-bubble smoking on voice	2011	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full J Laryngol Otol Periodical, Abbrev. J.Laryngol.Otol. Pub Date Free Form Volume 125 Issue 5 Start Page 486 Other Pages 91 Notes ID: 21281535 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the short term effect of hubble-bubble smoking on voice. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective study. MATERIAL: Eighteen non-dysphonic subjects (seven men and 11 women) with a history of hubble-bubble smoking and no history of cigarette smoking underwent acoustic analysis and laryngeal video-stroboscopic examination before and 30 minutes after hubble-bubble smoking. RESULTS: On laryngeal video-stroboscopy, none of the subjects had vocal fold erythema either before or after smoking. Five patients had mild vocal fold oedema both before and after smoking. After smoking, there was a slight increase in the number of subjects with thick mucus between the vocal folds (six, vs four before smoking) and with vocal fold vessel dilation (two, vs one before smoking). Acoustic analysis indicated a drop in habitual pitch, fundamental frequency and voice turbulence index after smoking, and an increase in noise-to-harmonics ratio. CONCLUSION: Even 30 minutes of hubble-bubble smoking can cause a drop in vocal pitch and an increase in laryngeal secretions and vocal fold vasodilation. Descriptors Smoking/adverse effects, Speech Acoustics, Vocal Cords/pathology, Voice Disorders/pathology, Voice Quality/drug effects, Adolescent, Adult, Edema/epidemiology, Edema/etiology, Equipment Design, Erythema/epidemiology, Erythema/etiology, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Mucus, Pregnancy, Prospective Studies, Stroboscopy/methods, Vocal Cords/blood supply, Vocal Cords/physiopathology, Voice Disorders/diagnosis, Voice Disorders/etiology, Young Adult Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0022215110003051 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Hamdan,A-L, Sibai,A., Mahfoud,L., Oubari,D., Ashkar,J., Fuleihan,N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Comparison of cigarette and waterpipe smoking among pupils in the urban area of Sousse, Tunisia. Tunis Med. 2010 Jul; 88(7):470-3. (Reply). Con	2011	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tunis Med Periodical, Abbrev. Tunis.Med. Pub Date Free Form Volume 89 Issue 5 Start Page 507 Other Pages 8 Notes ID: 21557195 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Smoking/epidemiology, Students/statistics & numerical data, Urban Population/statistics & numerical data, Humans Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-21557195 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Harrabi,I., Maaloul,J. M., Gaha,R., Kebaili,R., Maziak,W., Ghannem,H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The re-shaping of the life-world: male British Bangladeshi smokers and the English smoke-free legislation	2011	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Ethn Health Periodical, Abbrev. Ethn.Health Pub Date Free Form Volume 16 Issue 6 Start Page 519 Other Pages 33 Notes ID: 21671202 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract OBJECTIVE: To explore how male Bangladeshi smokers adapted to the English smoke-free legislation. DESIGN: We draw on data derived from the Evaluation of Smoke-free England (ESME), a qualitative, longitudinal study conducted between 2007 and 2008 in two English metropolitan areas. Repeat interviews (n = 34) were conducted before and after the legislation with 15 male Bangladeshi panel informants and from two focus groups: one with Bangladeshi men and the other with Bangladeshi women. RESULTS: Bangladeshi smokers who participated in this study had largely accommodated to the smoke-free legislation and most had reduced their consumption of cigarettes, albeit to a modest degree. However, at the same time some Bangladeshi smokers appeared to have increased their use of shisha, a popular alternative method of smoking tobacco in this community. Smoke-free legislation also had an impact on the social and cultural forces that shape smoking behaviour in this group. In particular, family homes continued to be a key space where tobacco is consumed, although the legislation may have helped to shift the balance in favour of forces that oppose smoking and against enduring cultural pro-smoking norms. Smoking in public was also less socially acceptable, especially in the vicinity of local mosques and at community events. In some older groups, however, smoking remains a deeply embedded social habit which can undermine smokers' efforts to quit. CONCLUSION: For maximum impact, tobacco control interventions aimed at whole populations may need to be supplemented by culturally sensitive measures in local areas where there is a high concentration of Bangladeshi people. Similar considerations may apply to other minority communities with a high prevalence of smoking. Descriptors Health Policy/legislation & jurisprudence, Men&apos, s Health/statistics & numerical data, Smoking Cessation/legislation & jurisprudence, Smoking/legislation & jurisprudence, Bangladesh/ethnology, Culture, Focus Groups, Great Britain/epidemiology, Health Behavior, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Health Status Disparities, Humans, Interview, Psychological, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Qualitative Research, Risk-Taking, Smoking/epidemiology, Smoking/prevention & control Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13557858.2011.578734 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Highet,Gill, Ritchie,Deborah, Platt,Stephen, Amos,Amanda, Hargreaves,Katrina, Martin,Claudia, White,Martin Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Do household smoking behaviors constitute a risk factor for hookah use?	2011	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 13 Issue 5 Start Page 384 Other Pages 8 Notes ID: 21330269 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract INTRODUCTION: Much research has focused on the role played by families in cigarette smoking behavior. However, there is a lack of such research for hookah (waterpipe) smoking. This study focuses on the role of family members' hookah smoking behaviors as a possible risk factor for hookah smoking. METHODS: Eight hundred and one adults in southeast Michigan responded to an anonymous self-administered survey regarding personal and family members' hookah smoking behavior and perceptions of health risks related to hookah smoking. Multinomial logistic regression modeling was used to examine risk factors for hookah use. RESULTS: The prevalence of current hookah smoking in the study population was 26%. The odds ratio for an individual to smoke hookah were 9.5 (95% CI = 2.37-38.47, p < .01), 8.6 (95% CI = 3.92-19.02, p < .001), and 1.2 (95% CI = 1.14-1.41, p < .05) if the father, mother, or sibling, respectively, smoked hookah at home. Male gender and younger age were also significantly associated with hookah smoking. Household hookah smoking behaviors were also significant risk factors among former hookah smokers compared with nonsmokers, but there were no significant risk factors when comparing former hookah smokers with current hookah smokers. CONCLUSIONS: Having a father, mother, or sibling smoking hookah at home, male gender and younger age are significant risk factors for current hookah smoking. Descriptors Family/psychology, Smoking/psychology, Adult, Family Characteristics, Female, Humans, Logistic Models, Male, Michigan, Risk Factors, Smoking/adverse effects, Socioeconomic Factors, Young Adult Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntq249 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Jamil,Hikmet, Janisse,James, Elsouhag,Dalia, Fakhouri,Monty, Arnetz,Judith E., Arnetz,Bengt B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A survey of risk factors in carcinoma esophagus in the valley of Kashmir, Northern India	2011	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full J Cancer Res Ther Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 7 Issue 1 Start Page 15 Other Pages 8 Notes ID: 21546736 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Esophageal cancer has a peculiar geographical distribution and shows marked differences in incidence within a particular geographical region. Presently, as there seems little prospect of early detection of this cancer, an understanding of the etiological factors may suggest opportunities for its primary prevention. In this paper, we have tried to determine the role of diet and other life-style related factors in the etiology of cancer of esophagus. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 100 confirmed squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus patients were enrolled for the study (Group A). 100 healthy subjects were included as controls (Group B). A predesigned questionnaire dealing with the basic patient data, dietary and smoking habits etc. was distributed among the cases in both groups. The data was thoroughly analyzed to define an association with the development of cancer of esophagus. RESULTS: Group A patients included 71 males and 29 females in the age range of 40-70 years. Majority 37% were farmers, 29% house wives. Of the 72% smokers, 66% smoked hookah. 29% had positive family history. More than 90% took salt-tea at breakfast. Meat consumption was low, 44% took it weekly and 42% on monthly basis. 69% took fish yearly. Group B included 75 males and 25 females of which 35.7% were hookah smokers. CONCLUSION: Poor socio-economic status resulting in fewer intakes of fresh fruits, vegetables and fish in addition to heavy hookah smoking are suspected to be the major risk factors for the development of esophageal cancer. Descriptors Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/etiology, Esophageal Neoplasms/etiology, Esophagus/pathology, Adult, Aged, Alcohol Drinking, Case-Control Studies, Diet, Female, Fruit, Humans, Incidence, India, Life Style, Male, Meat, Middle Aged, Prognosis, Risk Factors, Smoking, Questionnaires, Vegetables Links http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0973-1482.80431 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Khan,N. A., Teli,M. A., Mohib-Ul Haq,M., Bhat,G. M., Lone,Mohd M., Afroz,F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Important clarifications about peculiarities of hookah smoking and lung cancer in Kashmir	2011	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Asian Pac J Cancer Prev Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 12 Issue 8 Start Page 2145 Other Pages 6 Notes ID: 22292667 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Adenocarcinoma/etiology, Lung Neoplasms/etiology, Smoking/adverse effects, Female, Humans, Male Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-22292667 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Koul,Parvaiz A., Chaouachi,Kamal Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Hookah smoking and lung cancer in the Kashmir valley of the Indian subcontinent	2011	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Asian Pac J Cancer Prev Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 12 Issue 2 Start Page 519 Other Pages 24 Notes ID: 21545223 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: The literature about the causal relationship between lung cancer and tobacco smoking mostly concerns cigarettes. Hookah smoking is popular in the Kashmir valley of the Indian subcontinent, and is generally believed to be innocuous because of the passage of the smoke through water before inhalation. OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship of hookah smoking to lung cancer in Kashmir. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In a case-control design, 251 cases of lung cancer and 500 age-matched controls were studied. A predefined questionnaire was administered through a personal interview regarding various smoking and dietary patterns and the results compared through statistical analyses. RESULTS: There were 194 (178 current) ever-smokers amongst the cases and 223 (134 current) amongst controls. Smokers had a 4.2 times risk of lung cancer compared to non smokers (OR 4.23, 95% CI 3.0-5.96, p < 0.0001). There were 120 hookah smokers amongst the cases and 100 amongst the controls and hookah smokers were nearly six times at risk for lung cancer as compared to nonsmokers (OR 5.83, (95% CI 3.95-8.60, p < 0.0001). Cigarette smokers were commoner amongst cases (46 vs 64 in controls; OR 3.49, 95% CI 2.18-5.60, p=0.000). The severity of smoking was associated with a higher risk of lung cancer (Chi-square 72.1, p 0.000).The practice of changing water of the hookah after each session proved non-existent. CONCLUSION: Hookah smoking is associated with a significantly higher risk for lung cancer in Kashmiri population, with about 6 fold elevated risk as compared to non-smoking controls. Descriptors Adenocarcinoma/etiology, Lung Neoplasms/etiology, Smoking/adverse effects, Case-Control Studies, Ethnic Groups, Female, Humans, India, Male, Middle Aged, Prognosis, Risk Factors, Questionnaires Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-21545223 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Koul,Parvaiz A., Hajni,Mubashir R., Sheikh,Mushtaq A., Khan,Umar H., Shah,Azra, Khan,Yasmin, Ahangar,A. G., Tasleem,Reyaz A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Smoking pattern among female college students in Dammam, Saudi Arabia	2011	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full J Family Community Med Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 18 Issue 2 Start Page 63 Other Pages 8 Notes ID: 21897913 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: Smoking is the most important avoidable cause of premature morbidity and mortality in the world. The estimated annual death rate of 4.9 million people in 1999 is expected to rise to 10 million by the 2020s and 2030s, 7 million of which will occur in developing countries. AIM: The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of smoking and assess its pattern among non-medical female college students in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted of 1020 female students selected from the literature and science colleges by multi-stage stratified random sampling technique with proportional allocation. Data were collected using a self-administered modified WHO Global Youth Tobacco Survey questionnaire. RESULTS: Results revealed that occurrence of smoking among female college students was 8.6%. It was significantly higher among literature college students (12.1%) than among Science College students (3.4%). The mean age at which smoking started was 16 Â± 2.4 years, with a minimum of 11 years. More than half of the students who smoked were cigarette smokers, while 43.2% were shisha smokers. There was a strong relationship between parents who smoked and daughters who smoked. The main motive for smoking was curiosity (44.3%), followed by relief of tension (26.1%). CONCLUSIONS: It may be concluded that smoking is increasing among female college students in Saudi Arabia. Accordingly, it is recommended that a preventive comprehensive health education program on smoking be initiated for females in middle schools, that stricter tobacco control measures be adopted by the government, and that anti-smoking clinics be established in colleges. Descriptors Links http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3159230/?tool=pubmed; http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2230-8229.83370 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Koura,Manal R., Al-Dossary,Ahlam, Bahnassy,Ahmed A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
14-Hy-droxy-11-[(E)-4-meth-oxy-benzyl-idene]-8-(4-meth-oxy-phen-yl)-5-thia-3,13-d iaza-hepta-cyclo-[13.7.1.1.0.0.0.0]tetra-cosa-1(22),15(23),16,18,20-pentaen-10-on e	2011	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 Nov Volume 67 Issue Pt 11 Start Page o2881 Other Pages 2 Notes JID: 101089178; OID: NLM: PMC3247613; 2011/09/30 [received]; 2011/10/03 [accepted]; 2011/10/08 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1600-5368; 1600-5368 Accession Number PMID: 22219918 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1107/S160053681104061X [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22219918 Abstract In the title compound, C(36)H(32)N(2)O(4)S, the piperidine ring adopts a chair conformation, while the five-membered pyrrolidine (with a C atom as the flap atom) and thia-zolidine (with the S atom as the flap atom) rings adopt envelope conformations. The naphthalene ring system makes dihedral angles of 18.82 (5) and 40.92 (5) degrees with the two meth-oxy-substituted benzene rings. In the crystal, centrosymmetrically-related mol-ecules are linked into dimers via pairs of C-Hcdots, three dots, centeredO and C-Hcdots, three dots, centeredN hydrogen bonds. An intra-molecular O-Hcdots, three dots, centeredN hydrogen bond is also observed. The crystal structure is further stabilized by C-Hcdots, three dots, centeredpi inter-actions. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Kumar,R. S., Osman,H., Rahim,A. S., Hemamalini,M., Fun,H. K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20111008 PMCID PMC3247613 Editors

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