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Pattern of cigarette and waterpipe smoking in the adult population of Jordan	2014	Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.; Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Facu	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 12-Oct Volume 20 Issue 9 Start Page 529 Other Pages 537 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9608387; 2013/12/30 [received]; 2014/04/14 [accepted]; epublish Place of Publication Egypt ISSN/ISBN 1020-3397; 1020-3397 Accession Number PMID: 25343465 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25343465 Abstract An increasing prevalence of smoking in Jordan has been noted and this necessitates understanding the social behaviours that have lead to this habit. This cross-sectional, descriptive study determined the prevalence of smoking among Jordanians in relation to demographics with a focus on 4 types of tobacco products-cigarettes, waterpipes, cigars and pipes. A population sample of 3196 adults aged 18+ years answered an interview questionnaire about their smoking habit and types and amounts of tobacco consumed. Overall 32.3% of the respondents reported being current smokers (54.9% of males and 8.3% of females) and 2.9% were ex-smokers. Cigarette smoking was the most frequent type of tobacco smoking (93.0%) and one-third of cigarette smokers consumed more than 20 cigarettes per day. Waterpipe smoking was the second most common habit (8.6%) and was significantly associated with lower age in both males and females. Reducing the high rate of smoking in Jordan must be a priority.; Publisher: Abstract available from the publisher.; Publisher: Abstract available from the publisher. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jaghbir,M., Shreif,S., Ahram,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141012 PMCID Editors
Rise in electronic cigarette use among adolescents in Poland	2014	Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, Department of Health Behavior, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York. Electronic address: maciej.goniewicz@roswellpark.org.; Department of General and Analytical Chemistry, Medical Universi	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. J.Adolesc.Health Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 55 Issue 5 Start Page 713 Other Pages 715 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; JID: 9102136; 0 (Ganglionic Stimulants); 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); CIN: J Adolesc Health. 2014 Nov;55(5):595-7. PMID: 25344030; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/05/06 [received]; 2014/07/20 [revised]; 2014/07/21 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1879-1972; 1054-139X Accession Number PMID: 25344033 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.07.015 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25344033 Abstract PURPOSE: Despite the potential negative health effects of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), these devices are increasing in popularity worldwide, especially among youth. METHODS: We compared data from two cross-sectional studies conducted in Poland among students aged 15-19 years in 2010-2011 and 2013-2014. We tested differences between samples in the prevalence of e-cigarette use, tobacco cigarette smoking, and simultaneous use of both tobacco and e-cigarettes ("dual use") using a multilevel linear mixed model regression. RESULTS: We found that the current use of e-cigarettes among adolescents in Poland was significantly higher in the 2013-2014 sample than the 2010-2011 sample (29.9% vs. 5.5%, respectively; p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Goniewicz,M.L., Gawron,M., Nadolska,J., Balwicki,L., Sobczak,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Carbon monoxide poisoning following use of a water pipe/hookah	2014	Kantonsspital St.Gallen, St.Gallen, Switzerland.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Deutsches Arzteblatt international Periodical, Abbrev. Dtsch.Arztebl Int. Pub Date Free Form 3-Oct Volume 111 Issue 40 Start Page 674 Other Pages 679 Notes LR: 20151029; JID: 101475967; CIN: Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2015 Mar 27;112(13):221. PMID: 25869342; CIN: Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2015 Mar 27;112(13):221. PMID: 25869343; OID: NLM: PMC4215085; 2014/04/22 [received]; 2014/08/04 [revised]; 2014/08/04 [accepted]; ppubl Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1866-0452; 1866-0452 Accession Number PMID: 25346357 Language eng SubFile Case Reports; Journal Article; IM DOI 10.3238/arztebl.2014.0674 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25346357 Abstract BACKGROUND: Water pipe (hookah) smoking has become a common activity in Germany, particularly among adolescents and young adults; in 2011, its lifetime prevalence was as high as 68.8%. Similar trends can be seen in other European countries. Water-pipe smokers are exposed to the same health-endangering substances as cigarette smokers, and the inhaled amount of carbon monoxide (CO) can be as much as ten times as high. In CO intoxication, carboxyhemoglobin is formed and causes direct injury at the cellular level, leading to hypoxia and nonspecific neuro logical manifestations. There have only been ten reported cases around the world of CO intoxication due to the use of a water pipe, and none of these were fatal. It should be recalled, however, that accidental CO intoxication is common and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. CASE PRESENTATION AND COURSE: We present a series of four young adults, aged 16 to 21, three of whom were hospitalized because of transient unconsciousness. The carboxyhemoglobin (CO-Hb) content of the blood in the symptomatic patients ranged from 20.1% to 29.6%, while the asymptomatic patient had a CO-Hb content of 16.7%. Water-pipe smoking was the cause of CO intoxication in all four cases. The CO-Hb values were successfully brought down by the administration of highly concentrated oxygen and all patients were discharged in asymptomatic condition. CONCLUSION: This case series reveals that CO intoxication due to water-pipe smoking is probably more common than is generally realized. Emergency room staff should be aware of this problem and inquire specifically about water-pipe smoking in patients with nonspecific neurological manifestations. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors von Rappard,J., Schonenberger,M., Barlocher,L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4215085 Editors
Effect of Ebola progression on transmission and control in Liberia	2015		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Annals of Internal Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Ann.Intern.Med. Pub Date Free Form 6-Jan Volume 162 Issue 1 Start Page 11 Other Pages 17 Notes LR: 20160106; GR: K24 DA017072/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: U01 GM087719/GM/NIGMS NIH HHS/United States; GR: U01 GM087719/GM/NIGMS NIH HHS/United States; GR: U01 GM105627/GM/NIGMS NIH HHS/United States; JID: 0372351; CIN: Ann Intern Med. 2015 May 19 Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1539-3704; 0003-4819 Accession Number PMID: 25347321 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; AIM; IM DOI 10.7326/M14-2255 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25347321 Abstract BACKGROUND: The Ebola outbreak that is sweeping across West Africa is the largest, most volatile, and deadliest Ebola epidemic ever recorded. Liberia is the most profoundly affected country, with more than 3500 infections and 2000 deaths recorded in the past 3 months. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the contribution of disease progression and case fatality on transmission and to examine the potential for targeted interventions to eliminate the disease. DESIGN: Stochastic transmission model that integrates epidemiologic and clinical data on incidence and case fatality, daily viral load among survivors and nonsurvivors evaluated on the basis of the 2000-2001 outbreak in Uganda, and primary data on contacts of patients with Ebola in Liberia. SETTING: Montserrado County, Liberia, July to September 2014. MEASUREMENTS: Ebola incidence and case-fatality records from 2014 Liberian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. RESULTS: The average number of secondary infections generated throughout the entire infectious period of a single infected case, R, was estimated as 1.73 (95% CI, 1.66 to 1.83). There was substantial stratification between survivors (RSurvivors), for whom the estimate was 0.66 (CI, 0.10 to 1.69), and nonsurvivors (RNonsurvivors), for whom the estimate was 2.36 (CI, 1.72 to 2.80). The nonsurvivors had the highest risk for transmitting the virus later in the course of disease progression. Consequently, the isolation of 75% of infected individuals in critical condition within 4 days from symptom onset has a high chance of eliminating the disease. LIMITATION: Projections are based on the initial dynamics of the epidemic, which may change as the outbreak and interventions evolve. CONCLUSION: These results underscore the importance of isolating the most severely ill patients with Ebola within the first few days of their symptomatic phase. PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCE: National Institutes of Health. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Yamin,D., Gertler,S., Ndeffo-Mbah,M.L., Skrip,L.A., Fallah,M., Nyenswah,T.G., Altice,F.L., Galvani,A.P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141028 PMCID PMC4402942 Editors
How risky is it to use e-cigarettes? Smokers' beliefs about their health risks from using novel and traditional tobacco products	2015	Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA, jkadis@unc.edu.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of Behavioral Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. J.Behav.Med. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 38 Issue 2 Start Page 318 Other Pages 326 Notes LR: 20151001; GR: R25 CA057726/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: U01 CA154254/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 7807105; NIHMS707851; OID: NLM: NIHMS707851; OID: NLM: PMC4520302; 2014/01/25 [received]; 2014/10/11 [accepted]; 2014/10/28 [aheadofprint]; pp Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1573-3521; 0160-7715 Accession Number PMID: 25348584 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1007/s10865-014-9605-2 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25348584 Abstract We sought to understand smokers' perceived likelihood of health problems from using cigarettes and four non-cigarette tobacco products (NCTPs: e-cigarettes, snus, dissolvable tobacco, and smokeless tobacco). A US national sample of 6,607 adult smokers completed an online survey in March 2013. Participants viewed e-cigarette use as less likely to cause lung cancer, oral cancer, or heart disease compared to smoking regular cigarettes (all p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Pepper,J.K., Emery,S.L., Ribisl,K.M., Rini,C.M., Brewer,N.T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141028 PMCID PMC4520302 Editors
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Barrett's Esophagus in Patients with GERD in Northern India; Do Methylene Blue-directed Biopsies Improve Detection of Barrett's Esophagus Compared the Conventional Method?	2014	Department of Gastroenterology, India.; Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, India.; Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, India.; Student, Department of Internal Medicine, India.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Middle East journal of digestive diseases Periodical, Abbrev. Middle East.J.Dig.Dis. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 6 Issue 4 Start Page 228 Other Pages 236 Notes LR: 20141030; JID: 101535395; OID: NLM: PMC4208931; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/05/21 [received]; 2014/09/09 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication Iran ISSN/ISBN 2008-5230; 2008-5230 Accession Number PMID: 25349686 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25349686 Abstract BACKGROUND The reported rates of Barrett's esophagus (BE) ranged from 2.6% to 23% in Indian patients with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. The role of methylene blue chromoendoscopy during endoscopy, either for the diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus or for the detection of dysplasia and early cancer, remains controversial. AIM: Our study was designed to find out the endoscopic as well as histological prevalence of BE in India in a specified patient population affected by GERD, and whether methylene blue chromoendoscopy improves detection of specialized intestinal metaplasia in endoscopically suspected Barrett's esophagus in GERD patients. METHODS Three hundred and seventy eight patients with characteristic symptoms of GERD from Northern India were subjected to upper endoscopy. On endoscopic suspicion of columnar lined epithelium (CLE) either 4-quadrant conventional biopsies at 2 cm interval or Methylene Blue (MB) directed biopsies were obtained randomly. The two groups were compared for the detection of Specialized Intestinal Metaplasia (SIM), which was diagnosed if the intestinal goblet cells were present. RESULTS Out of 378 patients with GERD, 56 (14.81%) were suspected of CLE on endoscopy. After taking biopsy samples from the 56 patients, only 9 (2.38%) had specialized intestinal metaplasia on histopathological examination. Five (15.15%) patients in the conventional group and four (17.39%) patients in the chromoendoscopy group (p=0.55) were diagnosed as having BE. On univariate analysis the predictors of SIM were symptoms of reflux and length of CLE. CONCLUSION The prevalence of biopsy proven BE and CLE in Northern India was 2.38% and 14.81%, respectively in patients with symptoms of GERD. The results of MB directed biopsies were similar to conventional biopsies in detecting SIM. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Wani,I.R., Showkat,H.I., Bhargav,D.K., Samer,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4208931 Editors
Secondhand smoke emission levels in waterpipe cafes in Doha, Qatar	2015	Tobacco Control Unit, Medicine Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.; Tobacco Control Unit, Medicine Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.; Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Center for Global Tobacco Control, Harvard	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 24 Issue e3 Start Page e227 Other Pages 31 Notes CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.; JID: 9209612; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacc Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 25352562 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2014-051717 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25352562 Abstract BACKGROUND: Exposure to the emissions of a tobacco waterpipe is associated with increased health risks among its users as well as those exposed to its secondhand smoke. Waterpipe use is an emerging concern to the tobacco control community, particularly among countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region. In 2002, Qatar adopted legislation that prohibited cigarette smoking inside public venues, but exempted tobacco waterpipe smoking. To inform the development and enforcement of effective policy, the impact of cigarette and waterpipe use on indoor air quality was monitored in waterpipe cafes in Doha, Qatar. METHODS: Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels were measured inside and outside of a sample of 40 waterpipe cafes and 16 smoke-free venues in Doha, Qatar between July and October 2012. In addition, the number of waterpipes being smoked and the number of cigarette smokers were counted within each venue. Non-paired and paired sample t tests were used to assess differences in mean PM2.5 measurements between venue type (waterpipe vs smoke-free) and environment (indoor vs outdoor). RESULTS: The mean PM2.5 level inside waterpipe venues (476 mug/m(3)) was significantly higher than the mean PM2.5 level inside smoke-free venues (17 mug/m(3); p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Al Mulla,A., Fanous,N., Seidenberg,A.B., Rees,V.W. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141028 PMCID Editors
Ebola viral hemorrhagic disease outbreak in West Africa- lessons from Uganda	2014	Associate Professor, School of Public Health- Makerere University &, Commissioner Health Services, Ministry of Health, Box 7272, Kampala, Uganda.; Senior Epidemiologist, Epidemiology and Surveillance Division, Ministry of Health, Box 7272, Kampala, Uganda	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full African health sciences Periodical, Abbrev. Afr.Health.Sci. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 14 Issue 3 Start Page 495 Other Pages 501 Notes LR: 20151029; JID: 101149451; CIN: Afr Health Sci. 2014 Dec;14(4):1085. PMID: 25834522; OID: NLM: PMC4209631; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish Place of Publication Uganda ISSN/ISBN 1729-0503; 1680-6905 Accession Number PMID: 25352864 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.4314/ahs.v14i3.1 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25352864 Abstract BACKGROUND: There has been a rapid spread of Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic disease in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone since March 2014. Since this is the first time of a major Ebola outbreak in West Africa; it is possible there is lack of understanding of the epidemic in the communities, lack of experience among the health workers to manage the cases and limited capacities for rapid response. The main objective of this article is to share Uganda's experience in controlling similar Ebola outbreaks and to suggest some lessons that could inform the control of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. METHODS: The article is based on published papers, reports of previous Ebola outbreaks, response plans and experiences of individuals who have participated in the control of Ebola epidemics in Uganda. Lessons learnt: The success in the control of Ebola epidemics in Uganda has been due to high political support, effective coordination through national and district task forces. In addition there has been active surveillance, strong community mobilization using village health teams and other community resources persons, an efficient laboratory system that has capacity to provide timely results. These have coupled with effective case management and infection control and the involvement of development partners who commit resources with shared responsibility. CONCLUSION: Several factors have contributed to the successful quick containment of Ebola outbreaks in Uganda. West African countries experiencing Ebola outbreaks could draw some lessons from the Uganda experience and adapt them to contain the Ebola epidemic. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Mbonye,A.K., Wamala,J.F., Nanyunja,M., Opio,A., Makumbi,I., Aceng,J.R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4209631 Editors
Smoking water pipe is injurious to lungs	2014	Afdeling for Social Medicin, Institut for Folkesundhedsvidenskab, Oster Farimagsgade 5, 1014 Kobenhavn K. peter.lange@sund.ku.dk.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Ugeskrift for laeger Periodical, Abbrev. Ugeskr.Laeger Pub Date Free Form 27-Oct Volume 176 Issue 44 Start Page V05130301 Other Pages Notes LR: 20141030; JID: 0141730; ppublish Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1603-6824; 0041-5782 Accession Number PMID: 25353998 Language DAN SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI V05130301 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25353998 Abstract This review describes the pulmonary consequences of water pipe smoking. Smoking water pipe affects the lung function negatively, is significantly associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and increases the risk of lung infections. Case reports suggest that regular smokers of water pipe have a higher risk of developing malignancies, particularly lung cancer than cigarette smokers. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Sivapalan,P., Ringbaek,T., Lange,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Update: Ebola virus disease outbreak--West Africa, October 2014	2014		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full MMWR.Morbidity and mortality weekly report Periodical, Abbrev. MMWR Morb.Mortal.Wkly.Rep. Pub Date Free Form 31-Oct Volume 63 Issue 43 Start Page 978 Other Pages 981 Notes JID: 7802429; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1545-861X; 0149-2195 Accession Number PMID: 25356606 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI mm6343a3 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25356606 Abstract CDC is assisting ministries of health and working with other organizations to control and end the ongoing outbreak of Ebola virus disease (Ebola) in West Africa. The updated data in this report were compiled from situation reports from the Guinea Interministerial Committee for Response Against the Ebola Virus and the World Health Organization, the Liberia Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation. Total case counts include all suspected, probable, and confirmed cases as defined by each country. These data reflect reported cases, which make up an unknown proportion of all actual cases and reporting delays that vary from country to country. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Incident Management System Ebola Epidemiology Team, CDC, Guinea Interministerial Committee for Response Against the Ebola Virus, CDC Guinea Response Team, Liberia Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, CDC Liberia Response Team, Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation, CDC Sierra Leone Response Team, Viral Special Pathogens Branch, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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