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The relationship between waterpipe and cigarette smoking in low and middle income countries: cross-sectional analysis of the global adult tobacco survey	2014	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.; Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.; Department of	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full PloS one Periodical, Abbrev. PLoS One Pub Date Free Form 24-Mar Volume 9 Issue 3 Start Page e93097 Other Pages Notes LR: 20150514; JID: 101285081; OID: NLM: PMC3963998; 2014 [ecollection]; 2013/10/07 [received]; 2014/03/03 [accepted]; 2014/03/24 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1932-6203; 1932-6203 Accession Number PMID: 24664109 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0093097 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24664109 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Waterpipe tobacco smoking is receiving growing attention due to accumulating evidence suggesting increasing prevalence in some populations and deleterious health effects. Nevertheless, the relationship between waterpipe and cigarette smoking remain unknown, particularly in low and middle income countries. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We analysed waterpipe and cigarette smoking using data from Global Adult Tobacco Survey, a household survey of adults aged >/=15 years conducted between 2008-2010 in LMICs. Factors associated with waterpipe and cigarette use were assessed using multiple logistic regression. Factors associated with the quantity of waterpipe and cigarette smoking were assessed using log-linear regression models. RESULTS: After adjusting for age, gender, residence, education, occupation and smokeless tobacco use, waterpipe smoking was significantly higher among cigarette users than in non-cigarette users in India (5.6% vs. 0.6%, AOR 13.12, 95% CI 7.41-23.23) and Russia (6.7% vs. 0.2%, AOR 27.73, 95% CI 11.41-67.43), but inversely associated in Egypt (2.6% vs. 3.4%, AOR 0.21, 95% CI 0.15-0.30) and not associated in Vietnam (13.3% vs. 4.7%, AOR 0.96, 95% CI 0.74-1.23). Compared to non-cigarette smokers, waterpipe smokers who also used cigarettes had more waterpipe smoking sessions per week in Russia (1.3 vs. 2.9, beta coefficient 0.31, 95% CI 0.06, 0.57), but less in Egypt (18.2 vs. 10.7, beta coefficient -0.45, 95% CI -0.73, -0.17) and Vietnam (102.0 vs. 79.3, beta coefficient -0.31, 95% CI -0.56, -0.06) and similar amounts in India (29.4 vs. 32.6, beta coefficient -0.12, 95% CI -0.46, 0.22). CONCLUSIONS: Waterpipe smoking is low in most LMICs but important country-level differences in use, including concurrent cigarette smoking, should be taken into account when designing and evaluating tobacco control interventions. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Lee,J.T., Millett,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140324 PMCID PMC3963998 Editors
Assessing the potential biological implications of recreational inshore fisheries on sub-tidal fish communities of Azores (north-east Atlantic Ocean) using catch and effort data	2014	University of Azores, Department of Oceanography and Fisheries, Rua Prof. Doutor Frederico Machado, 9901-862 Horta, Portugal.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of fish biology Periodical, Abbrev. J.Fish Biol. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 84 Issue 4 Start Page 952 Other Pages 970 Notes CI: (c) 2014; JID: 0214055; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/05/14 [received]; 2014/01/08 [revised]; 2014/01/08 [accepted]; 2014/03/25 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1095-8649; 0022-1112 Accession Number PMID: 24665895 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1111/jfb.12336 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24665895 Abstract Recreational inshore fishing activities practiced on Faial and Pico Islands (Azorean archipelago) were surveyed between October 2004 and September 2005. Recreational inshore fishers employ three main methods of fishing (shore angling, spear fishing and intertidal collecting). The method that demanded the highest fishing effort (number of fishing operations) was shore angling, followed by intertidal collecting and spear fishing. Shore angling produced the highest diversity of catch composition (38), which is in part explained by the seven fishing techniques used by shore anglers. The estimates of annual catch were higher for shore angling than spear fishing (51.2 and 6.3 t) even though they were lower than commercial artisanal fishing (442 t). The weighted mean trophic level and vulnerability index values in the fish catch were higher for spear fishing (3.4 and 50.9) than for shore angling (3.1 and 44.5). Cumulative pressure by different recreational fishing activities was detected on species already subject to a heavy pressure from Azorean commercial fishing, and on vulnerable and top-predator species. There are important biological and ecological implications whereby fishery managers should implement additional regulations such as prohibiting catches of the most vulnerable species. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher The Fisheries Society of the British Isles Data Source Authors Diogo,H., Pereira,J.G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140325 PMCID Editors
Interventions for preoperative smoking cessation	2014	Abdominal Centre, 3133, Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Cochrane database of systematic reviews Periodical, Abbrev. Cochrane Database Syst.Rev. Pub Date Free Form 27-Mar Volume (3):CD002294. doi Issue 3 Start Page CD002294 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160602; JID: 100909747; 0 (Benzazepines); 0 (Nicotinic Agonists); 0 (Quinoxalines); 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); W6HS99O8ZO (Varenicline); epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-493X; 1361-6137 Accession Number PMID: 24671929 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Review; IM DOI 10.1002/14651858.CD002294.pub4 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24671929 Abstract BACKGROUND: Smokers have a substantially increased risk of postoperative complications. Preoperative smoking intervention may be effective in decreasing this incidence, and surgery may constitute a unique opportunity for smoking cessation interventions. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this review are to assess the effect of preoperative smoking intervention on smoking cessation at the time of surgery and 12 months postoperatively, and on the incidence of postoperative complications. SEARCH METHODS: We searched the Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group Specialized Register in January 2014. SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomized controlled trials that recruited people who smoked prior to surgery, offered a smoking cessation intervention, and measured preoperative and long-term abstinence from smoking or the incidence of postoperative complications or both outcomes. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: The review authors independently assessed studies to determine eligibility, and discussed the results between them. MAIN RESULTS: Thirteen trials enrolling 2010 participants met the inclusion criteria. One trial did not report cessation as an outcome. Seven reported some measure of postoperative morbidity. Most studies were judged to be at low risk of bias but the overall quality of evidence was moderate due to the small number of studies contributing to each comparison.Ten trials evaluated the effect of behavioural support on cessation at the time of surgery; nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) was offered or recommended to some or all participants in eight of these. Two trials initiated multisession face-to-face counselling at least four weeks before surgery and were classified as intensive interventions, whilst seven used a brief intervention. One further study provided an intensive intervention to both groups, with the intervention group additionally receiving a computer-based scheduled reduced smoking intervention. One placebo-controlled trial examined the effect of varenicline administered one week preoperatively followed by 11 weeks postoperative treatment, and one placebo-controlled trial examined the effect of nicotine lozenges from the night before surgery as an adjunct to brief counselling at the preoperative evaluation. There was evidence of heterogeneity between the effects of trials using intensive and brief interventions, so we pooled these separately. An effect on cessation at the time of surgery was apparent in both subgroups, but the effect was larger for intensive intervention (pooled risk ratio (RR) 10.76; 95% confidence interval (CI) 4.55 to 25.46, two trials, 210 participants) than for brief interventions (RR 1.30; 95% CI 1.16 to 1.46, 7 trials, 1141 participants). A single trial did not show evidence of benefit of a scheduled reduced smoking intervention. Neither nicotine lozenges nor varenicline were shown to increase cessation at the time of surgery but both had wide confidence intervals (RR 1.34; 95% CI 0.86 to 2.10 (1 trial, 46 participants) and RR 1.49; 95% CI 0.98 to 2.26 (1 trial, 286 participants) respectively). Four of these trials evaluated long-term smoking cessation and only the intensive intervention retained a significant effect (RR 2.96; 95% CI 1.57 to 5.55, 2 trials, 209 participants), whilst there was no evidence of a long-term effect following a brief intervention (RR 1.09; 95% CI 0.68 to 1.75, 2 trials, 341 participants). The trial of varenicline did show a significant effect on long-term smoking cessation (RR 1.45; 95% CI 1.01 to 2.07, 1 trial, 286 participants).Seven trials examined the effect of smoking intervention on postoperative complications. As with smoking outcomes, there was evidence of heterogeneity between intensive and brief behavioural interventions. In subgroup analyses there was a significant effect of intensive intervention on any complications (RR 0.42; 95% CI 0.27 to 0.65, 2 trials, 210 participants) and on wound complications (RR 0.31; 95% CI 0.16 to 0.62, 2 trials, 210 participants). For bri Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Thomsen,T., Villebro,N., Moller,A.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140327 PMCID Editors
Tobacco use among fourth year Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) students of the College of Public Health: University of the Philippines Manila, academic year 2012-2013	2014	Department of Health Promotion and Education, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines, jpguevarra2@up.edu.ph.	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 Oct Volume 39 Issue 5 Start Page 886 Other Pages 893 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 7600747; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1573-3610; 0094-5145 Accession Number PMID: 24676491 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1007/s10900-014-9866-2 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24676491 Abstract This study determines the prevalence of tobacco use among graduating Public Health students at the College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila. It also describes the exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, attitudes, behaviors and smoking cessation training of students. This study used a descriptive cross-sectional study design, adapting a standard questionnaire, pretested and administered to 52 Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) students at the College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila. Data generated from the survey were encoded using Epi Info version 3.5.4 and analyzed using Stata version 12. The prevalence of smoking among 4th year BSPH students was 5.8 % (current smokers). In the past 7 days, respondents have been exposed to secondhand smoke (44 % where they live; 79 % in places other than where they live). Majority were aware of the official policy on smoking ban in school, however, 80 % said that the policy is not enforced. Majority had favorable attitudes in terms of banning tobacco sales to adolescents, banning advertising of tobacco products, banning smoking in restaurants, discos/bars/pubs and enclosed public places. Majority of the respondents also believed that health professionals should get specific training on cessation techniques, that they do serve as role models, and that they have a role in giving advice about smoking cessation. More than three-quarters (76.9 %) of students said that health professionals who smoke are less likely to advise patients to quit. Most of the graduating students learned about the dangers of smoking, importance of obtaining tobacco use history, and providing educational support materials in their public health education but only a few received formal training about smoking cessation approaches. The implementation of the no-smoking policy of the university must be revisited. Smoking cessation approaches should be incorporated in the public health curriculum and the role of public health students in advocating a smoke-free lifestyle should be emphasized. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Guevarra,J.P., Cordova,R.Q.,Jr, Mercado,C.E., Asaad,A.S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Quercetin and quercetin 3-O-glycosides from Bauhinia longifolia (Bong.) Steud. show anti-Mayaro virus activity	2014	Microbiology Institute, Virology Department, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. davisf@micro.ufrj.br.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Parasites & vectors Periodical, Abbrev. Parasit.Vectors Pub Date Free Form 28-Mar Volume 7 Issue Start Page 130 Other Pages 3305-7-130 Notes LR: 20150514; JID: 101462774; 0 (Antioxidants); 0 (Antiviral Agents); 0 (Glycosides); 9IKM0I5T1E (Quercetin); OID: NLM: PMC3973022; 2014/01/20 [received]; 2014/03/12 [accepted]; 2014/03/28 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1756-3305; 1756-3305 Accession Number PMID: 24678592 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/1756-3305-7-130 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24678592 Abstract BACKGROUND: The arthropod-borne Mayaro virus (MAYV) causes 'Mayaro fever', a disease of medical significance, primarily affecting individuals in permanent contact with forested areas in tropical South America. Recently, MAYV has attracted attention due to its likely urbanization. Currently, there are no licensed drugs against most mosquito-transmitted viruses. Here, we investigated the in vitro anti-MAYV activity of the flavonoids quercetin and its derivatives from the Brazilian shrub Bauhinia longifolia (Bong.) Steud. METHODS: Flavonoids were purified by chromatographic fractionation from leaf extracts of B. longifolia and chemically identified as quercetin and quercetin glycosides using spectroscopic techniques. Cytotoxicity of purified flavonoids and of EtOAc- and n-BuOH-containing flavonoid mixtures was measured by the dye-uptake assay while their antiviral activity was evaluated by a virus yield inhibition assay. RESULTS: The following flavonoids were purified from B. longifolia leaves: non-glycosylated quercetin and its glycosides guaijaverin, quercitrin, isoquercitrin, and hyperin. EtOAc and n-BuOH fractions containing these flavonoids demonstrated the highest antiviral activity of all tested substances, while quercetin had the highest antiviral activity amongst purified flavonoids. Quercetin, EtOAc, or n-BuOH fractions inhibited MAYV production by more than 90% at 25 mug/mL, displaying a stronger antiviral effect than the licensed antiviral ribavirin. A mixture of the isomers isoquercitrin and hyperin had a modest antiviral effect (IC90 = 104.9), while guaijaverin and quercitrin did not show significant antiviral activity. CONCLUSIONS: B. longifolia is a good source of flavonoids with anti-Mayaro virus activity. This is the first report of the activity of quercetin and its derivatives against an alphavirus. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors dos Santos,A.E., Kuster,R.M., Yamamoto,K.A., Salles,T.S., Campos,R., de Meneses,M.D., Soares,M.R., Ferreira,D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140328 PMCID PMC3973022 Editors
Emerging frontiers in detection and control of bacterial biofilms	2014	Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637551, Singapore; Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Nanyang Technolog	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Current opinion in biotechnology Periodical, Abbrev. Curr.Opin.Biotechnol. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 26 Issue Start Page 1 Other Pages 6 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2013; JID: 9100492; 2013/05/25 [received]; 2013/08/02 [revised]; 2013/08/07 [accepted]; 2013/08/31 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1879-0429; 0958-1669 Accession Number PMID: 24679251 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; IM DOI 10.1016/j.copbio.2013.08.002 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24679251 Abstract Bacteria form surface-attached biofilm communities in nature. In contrast to free-living cells, bacterial cells within biofilms resist sanitizers and antimicrobials. While building biofilms, cells physiologically adapt to sustain the otherwise lethal impacts of a variety of environmental stress conditions. In this development, the production and embedding of cells in extracellular polymeric substances plays a key role. Biofilm bacteria can cause a range of problems to food processing including reduced heat-cold transfer, clogging water pipelines, food spoilage and they may cause infections among consumers. Recent biofilm investigations with the aim of potential control approaches include a combination of bacterial genetics, systems biology, materials and mechanic engineering and chemical biology. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Tan,S.Y., Chew,S.C., Tan,S.Y., Givskov,M., Yang,L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130831 PMCID Editors
Prevalence and characteristics of e-cigarette users in Great Britain: Findings from a general population survey of smokers	2014	Cancer Research UK Health Behaviour Research Centre, University College London, UK; UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies. Electronic address: jamie.brown@ucl.ac.uk.; Cancer Research UK Health Behaviour Research Centre, University College London, UK;	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addictive Behaviors Periodical, Abbrev. Addict.Behav. Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 39 Issue 6 Start Page 1120 Other Pages 1125 Notes LR: 20150708; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: 14135/Cancer Research UK/United Kingdom; GR: MR/K023195/1/Medical Research Council/United Kingdom; GR: British Heart Foundation/United Kingdom; GR: Cancer Research UK/United Kingdom; GR: Medical Research Council/U Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1873-6327; 0306-4603 Accession Number PMID: 24679611 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.03.009 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24679611 Abstract BACKGROUND: E-cigarettes may be effective smoking cessation aids and their use by smokers has been growing rapidly. It is important to observe and assess natural patterns in the use of e-cigarettes whilst experimental data accumulates. This paper reports the prevalence of e-cigarette awareness, beliefs and usage, including brand choice, and characterises the socio-demographic and smoking profile associated with current use, among the general population of smokers and recent ex-smokers. METHODS: Data were obtained from 3538 current and 579 recent ex-smokers in a cross-sectional online survey of a national sample of smokers in Great Britain in November and December 2012. Differences between current and recent ex-smokers in the prevalence of e-cigarette awareness, beliefs and usage were examined and the socio-demographic and smoking profile associated with current use of e-cigarettes was assessed in a series of simple and multiple logistic regressions. RESULTS: Ninety-three percent of current and recent ex-smokers (n=3841) were aware of e-cigarettes. Approximately a fifth (n=884) were currently using e-cigarettes, whilst just over a third (n=1507) had ever used them. Sixty-seven percent of the sample (n=2758) believed e-cigarettes to be less harmful than cigarettes; however, almost a quarter (n=994) remained unsure. Among both current and recent ex-smokers, the most popular reasons for using were health, cutting down and quitting (each >80%) and 38% used the brand 'E-lites'. Among current smokers who were aware of but had never used e-cigarettes, approximately half (n=1040) were interested in using them in the future. Among current smokers, their use was associated with higher socio-economic status (OR=1.48, 95%CI=1.25-1.75), smoking more cigarettes (OR=1.02, 95%CI=1.01-1.03) and having a past-year quit attempt (OR=2.82, 95%CI=2.38-3.34). CONCLUSIONS: There is a near universal awareness of e-cigarettes and their use appears to be common among smokers in Great Britain although a quarter of all smokers are unsure as to whether e-cigarettes are less harmful than cigarettes. E-lites - a brand that delivers a low dose of nicotine - is the most popular. E-cigarette users appear to have higher socio-economic status, to smoke more cigarettes per day and to have attempted to quit in the past year. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. Data Source Authors Brown,J., West,R., Beard,E., Michie,S., Shahab,L., McNeill,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140312 PMCID PMC4003532 Editors
E-cigarette prevalence and correlates of use among adolescents versus adults: a review and comparison	2014	Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA. Electronic address: Shawna.Chapman@dm.duke.edu.; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, Duke University M	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of psychiatric research Periodical, Abbrev. J.Psychiatr.Res. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 54 Issue Start Page 43 Other Pages 54 Notes LR: 20150701; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: R01 DA019623/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA019901/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 MD007658/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DA019623/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DA019901/DA/NIDA N Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1879-1379; 0022-3956 Accession Number PMID: 24680203 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; IM DOI 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2014.03.005 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24680203 Abstract Perceived safer than tobacco cigarettes, prevalence of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is increasing. Analyses of cartridges suggest that e-cigarettes may pose health risks. In light of increased use and the potential for consequences, we searched Google Scholar and Pubmed in July of 2013 using keywords, such as e-cigarette and vaping, to compare differences and similarities in prevalence and correlates of e-cigarette use among adolescents (grades 6-12) versus adults (aged >/=18 years). Twenty-one studies focused on e-cigarette use. Ever-use increased among various age groups. In 2011, ever-use was highest among young adults (college students and those aged 20-28; 4.9%-7.0%), followed by adults (aged >/=18; 0.6%-6.2%), and adolescents (grades 6-12 and aged 11-19; Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Carroll Chapman,S.L., Wu,L.T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140318 PMCID PMC4055566 Editors
Antifungal susceptibility of Candida isolates at one institution	2014	National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Medical mycology journal Periodical, Abbrev. Med.Mycol.J. Pub Date Free Form Volume 55 Issue 1 Start Page E1 Other Pages 7 Notes JID: 101562838; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 0 (Echinocandins); 0 (Lipopeptides); 304NUG5GF4 (Itraconazole); 7XU7A7DROE (Amphotericin B); 8VZV102JFY (Fluconazole); D83282DT06 (Flucytosine); JFU09I87TR (Voriconazole); R10H71BSWG (micafungin); ppublish Place of Publication Japan ISSN/ISBN 1882-0476 Accession Number PMID: 24682093 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI DN/JST.JSTAGE/mmj/55.E1 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24682093 Abstract Species distribution and antifungal susceptibility of Candida isolates at one institution were evaluated. Detection rates of fungi were examined for 5 years between 2007 and 2011. Sensitivities of fungi to amphotericin B, flucytosine, fluconazole, micafungin, itraconazole, and voriconazole were evaluated in blood culture-positive patients. A total of 3,832 fungal isolates were detected, including Candida albicans 66.5%, Candida glabrata 20.3%, Candida parapsilosis 6.2%, Candida tropicalis 5.5%, and others 1.5%. Candidemia was diagnosed in 131 patients, and C. albicans, C. parapsilosis, C. glabrata, C. tropicalis, and others were present in 42.0%, 27.5%, 16.0%, 8.4%, and 6.1% of these patients, respectively. Voriconazole had the lowest MIC90s against C. albicans and C. parapsilosis (0.015 and 0.25). Micafungin had a low MIC90 against C. glabrata and C. tropicalis. C. albicans was the most common fungus in patients with candidemia. Voriconazole and micafungin were effective against C. albicans. Amphotericin B was effective for C. parapsilosis, and micafungin showed good efficacy against C. glabrata and C. tropicalis. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Katsuragi,S., Sata,M., Kobayashi,Y., Miyoshi,T., Yamashita,Y., Neki,R., Horiuchi,C., Yamanaka,K., Kamiya,C., Iwanaga,N., Tanaka,H., Ikeda,T., Yoshimatsu,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Lifetime and current waterpipe use among adolescents in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran	2013		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit Periodical, Abbrev. East.Mediterr.Health J. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 19 Issue 12 Start Page 1003 Other Pages 1013 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9608387; ppublish Place of Publication Egypt ISSN/ISBN 1020-3397; 1020-3397 Accession Number PMID: 24684098 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24684098 Abstract Waterpipe use among Iranian adolescents has become a matter for concern. A descriptive, cross-sectional community-based survey was performed in 2010 to determine the prevalence of waterpipe use and associated factors among Iranian adolescents in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. After multi-stage, random cluster sampling 1201 adolescents aged 15-18 years old responded to a questionnaire based on the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance. The prevalence of current waterpipe smoking (at least once in the previous 30 days) was 28.0%, significantly higher among males (34.8%) than females (21.4%). A total of 45.1% of adolescents reported lifetime use (ever use) of waterpipes and 34.2% had ever shared a waterpipe. In multivariate logistic regression analysis the significant correlates of current waterpipe use for both males and females were having smokers among friends and family members, while for males, older age and educational failure were also risk factors. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Baheiraei,A., Hamzehgardeshi,Z., Mohammadi,M.R., Nedjat,S., Mohammadi,E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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