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waterpipe, water-pipe, nargile, narghile, arguileh, arguile, shisha, sheesha, chichi, hubble bubble, hubbly bubbly, goza, hookah, bong
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| 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... |
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Periodical, Full
Ugeskrift for laeger
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Ugeskr.Laeger
Pub Date Free Form
27-Oct
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176
Issue
44
Start Page
V05130301
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LR: 20141030; JID: 0141730; ppublish
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1603-6824; 0041-5782
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PMID: 25353998
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DAN
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V05130301 [pii]
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25353998
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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.
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Sivapalan,P., Ringbaek,T., Lange,P.
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| Comparison of carcinogen, carbon monoxide, and ultrafine particle emissions from narghile waterpipe and cigarette smoking: Sidestream smoke measurements and assessment of second-hand smoke emission factors | 2010 | Aerosol Research Lab, Mechanical Engineering Department, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon. | Read more... |
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Atmospheric environment (Oxford, England : 1994)
Periodical, Abbrev.
Atmos.Environ.(1994)
Pub Date Free Form
1-Jan
Volume
44
Issue
1
Start Page
8
Other Pages
14
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GR: R01 CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 CA120142-02/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9888534; NIHMS155344; ppublish
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1352-2310; 1352-2310
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PMID: 20161525
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ENG
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
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10.1016/j.atmosenv.2009.10.004 [doi]
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20161525
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The lack of scientific evidence on the constituents, properties, and health effects of second-hand waterpipe smoke has fueled controversy over whether public smoking bans should include the waterpipe. The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare emissions of ultrafine particles (UFP, <100 nm), carcinogenic polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), volatile aldehydes, and carbon monoxide (CO) for cigarettes and narghile (shisha, hookah) waterpipes. These smoke constituents are associated with a variety of cancers, and heart and pulmonary diseases, and span the volatility range found in tobacco smoke.Sidestream cigarette and waterpipe smoke was captured and aged in a 1 m(3) Teflon-coated chamber operating at 1.5 air changes per hour (ACH). The chamber was characterized for particle mass and number surface deposition rates. UFP and CO concentrations were measured online using a fast particle spectrometer (TSI 3090 Engine Exhaust Particle Sizer), and an indoor air quality monitor. Particulate PAH and gaseous volatile aldehydes were captured on glass fiber filters and DNPH-coated SPE cartridges, respectively, and analyzed off-line using GC-MS and HPLC-MS. PAH compounds quantified were the 5- and 6-ring compounds of the EPA priority list. Measured aldehydes consisted of formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein, methacrolein, and propionaldehyde.We found that a single waterpipe use session emits in the sidestream smoke approximately four times the carcinogenic PAH, four times the volatile aldehydes, and 30 times the CO of a single cigarette. Accounting for exhaled mainstream smoke, and given a habitual smoker smoking rate of 2 cigarettes per hour, during a typical one-hour waterpipe use session a waterpipe smoker likely generates ambient carcinogens and toxicants equivalent to 2-10 cigarette smokers, depending on the compound in question. There is therefore good reason to include waterpipe tobacco smoking in public smoking bans.
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Daher,N., Saleh,R., Jaroudi,E., Sheheitli,H., Badr,T., Sepetdjian,E., Al Rashidi,M., Saliba,N., Shihadeh,A.
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| Bond strength of composite resin to enamel and dentin prepared with Er,Cr:YSGG laser | 2015 | Advanced Operative Dentistry, The Nippon Dental University Graduate School of Life Dentistry at Niigata. | Read more... |
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Dental materials journal
Periodical, Abbrev.
Dent.Mater.J.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
34
Issue
6
Start Page
863
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871
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JID: 8309299; ppublish
Place of Publication
Japan
ISSN/ISBN
1881-1361; 0287-4547
Accession Number
PMID: 26632236
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; D
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10.4012/dmj.2015-053 [doi]
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26632236
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We aimed to examine the effect of various adhesive systems on the bond strength of composite resin to enamel or dentin prepared with erbium, chromium: yttrium scandium gallium garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser. Each laser-cut enamel or dentin surface was treated with a bonding agent (SBB, Group 1); self-etching primer (SBP) and SBB (Group 2 and control); phosphoric-acid (KET), SBP and SBB (Group 3); KET, sodium-hypochlorite (ADG), SBP and SBB (Group 4); all-in-one adhesive (TSB, Group 5); or KET, ADG and TSB (Group 6). The control group was only polished with wet silicon carbide papers. The enamel shear bond strength of Group 5 was significantly lower than that of other groups (p
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Takada,M., Shinkai,K., Kato,C., Suzuki,M.
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| Relation between newspaper coverage of 'light' cigarette litigation and beliefs about 'lights' among American adolescents and young adults: the impact on risk perceptions and quitting intentions | 2010 | Adolescent Risk Communication Institute, Annenberg Public Policy Centre, University of Pennsylvania, 202 S 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. sdunlop@asc.upenn.edu | Read more... |
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Tobacco control
Periodical, Abbrev.
Tob.Control
Pub Date Free Form
Aug
Volume
19
Issue
4
Start Page
267
Other Pages
273
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LR: 20151119; JID: 9209612; 2010/06/07 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1468-3318; 0964-4563
Accession Number
PMID: 20530139
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eng
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10.1136/tc.2009.032029 [doi]
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AIM: To investigate the impact of newspaper use in a year of increased coverage of litigation against the tobacco industry on youths' beliefs about the health risks of 'light' cigarettes, and examine relations between inaccurate beliefs about 'lights', perceptions of risk and intentions to quit smoking. PARTICIPANTS: The data come from the 2004 National Annenberg Survey of Youth, a representative random digit dial telephone survey of youths aged 14-22 years in the USA (n=1501; current smokers, n=305; 'lights' smokers, n=112). DESIGN: All youths were asked about newspaper use and beliefs regarding 'light' cigarettes (riskiness, addictiveness, ease of quitting). Smokers reported on risk perceptions and quitting intentions. We also examined changes in newspaper coverage related to 'lights' from January 2001 to April 2004. RESULTS: Newspaper coverage related to 'lights' increased in the first months of 2003, and continued into 2004. Logistic regression analyses suggest that 'lights' smokers with lower levels of newspaper use were most likely to hold inaccurate beliefs about 'lights' (OR=5.93, 95% CI 1.48 to 23.77). Smokers of 'lights' with inaccurate beliefs were less likely to perceive their smoking as risky (OR=0.29, 95% CI 0.11 to 0.87), and smokers with inaccurate beliefs were less likely to have strong quitting intentions (OR=0.52, 95% CI 0.28 to 0.96). CONCLUSIONS: Inaccurate beliefs about the risks of 'lights' were negatively related to youth smokers' perceptions of risk and intentions to quit smoking. News coverage surrounding the tobacco industry's failure to disclose these risks might help reduce these inaccurate, and potentially dangerous, beliefs.
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Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Intention, Male, Newspapers as Topic/trends, Smoking/psychology, Smoking Cessation/psychology, Tobacco Industry/legislation & jurisprudence, United States, Young Adult
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Dunlop,S. M., Romer,D.
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20100607
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| Common utility tunnel for utility services at Putrajaya, new administrative centre of Malaysia | 2003 | Adnan, S.M., SMHB Sdn. Bhd., Consulting Engineers, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Read more... |
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Water Science and Technology: Water Supply
Periodical, Abbrev.
Water Sc.Technol.Water Supply
Pub Date Free Form
2003/
Volume
3
Issue
2-Jan
Start Page
29
Other Pages
34
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1606-9749
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With the requirement for utilities to be installed in a protected environment at Putrajaya, the new Administrative Centre for the Federal Government of Malaysia, a common utility tunnel has been developed, designed and is currently under construction. The common utility tunnel (CUT) complements the "No Dig" policy of Putrajaya and offers year-round access for inspection and maintenance of utilities laid inside the tunnel. The design of the CUT incorporates features for phased construction of the CUT and installation of utilities. The utilities to be housed inside the CUT are electrical power cables, water pipe, chilled water pipes, gas pipe, multimedia cables and telecommunication cables. This paper discusses the move behind the implementation of the CUT and describes the planning and design of the CUT. This is the first time that an effort has been made in Malaysia to get all the utility providers to agree to have the various utilities in a common tunnel and also on cost-sharing of the capital and maintenance expenditure.
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conference paper, cost, environmental impact, environmental planning, Malaysia, pipeline, telecommunication
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Adnan,S. M., Heng,T. K.
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| Investigation of antifungal susceptibilities and some virulence factors of Candida strains isolated from blood cultures and genotyping by RAPD-PCR | 2011 | Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology, Aydin, Turkey. gultekinberna@hotmail.com | Read more... |
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Mikrobiyoloji bulteni
Periodical, Abbrev.
Mikrobiyol.Bul.
Pub Date Free Form
Apr
Volume
45
Issue
2
Start Page
306
Other Pages
317
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JID: 7503830; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 0 (Virulence Factors); EC 3.1.- (Esterases); EC 3.1.- (Phospholipases); ppublish
Place of Publication
Turkey
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0374-9096; 0374-9096
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PMID: 21644074
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tur
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English Abstract; Journal Article; IM
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21644074
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Candidemia is a serious clinical picture with a rather high mortality. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment is crucial in this picture especially in immunocompromised cases. The aims of this retrospective study were to investigate the antifungal susceptibility patterns and to detect the presence of phospholipase, esterase and biofilm production which are excepted as virulence factors of Candida spp. strains and to evaluate the clonal relationships between isolates. A total of 46 Candida spp. Strains isolated from blood cultures of patients of whom eight were newborn and 38 were adults, between the period of February 2005 to July 2010, were included in the study. Of the isolates 17 were identified as C.albicans, 18 were C.parapsilosis, five were C.glabrata, four were C.tropicalis, one was C.guilliermondii and one was C.krusei. Antifungal susceptibility tests were performed by using "Sensititre Yeast One (Trek Diagnostic Systems, USA)" commercial kit. Esterase activity was detected in Tween-80 medium; phospholipase activity in yolk egg agar and biofilm formation was investigated by microplate assay. Strain genotyping was performed by RAPD-PCR (random amplified polymorphic DNA-polymerase chain reaction) by using OPE-03, OPE-18, AP50-1, Cnd-3 and Cnd-4 primers. All strains were found to be susceptible to amphotericin B, voriconazole, posaconazole, and caspofungin. C.krusei strain was defined as resistant (intrinsically) to fluconazole. All strains of C.albicans, C.parapsilosis, C.glabrata, and C.tropicalis were found to be susceptible to fluconazole. Three of five C.glabrata strains were resistant to itraconazole, while the other strains were found to be susceptible. All of the C.albicans strains had phospholipase and esterase activity, however none were biofilm-producing isolates. In contrast all of the C.parapsilosis strains were negative for phospholipase and esterase activity, however all were positive for biofilm formation. Phospholipase activity has not been detected in non-albicans strains; esterase activity were found positive in all of the C.tropicalis strains, while biofilm formation was detected in three C.tropicalis, one C.glabrata and one C.krusei isolates. The results of genotyping demonstrated that C.albicans strains displayed 5-8 different patterns and C. Parapsilosis strains 2-3 patterns with the use of five primers. Among C.parapsilosis strains, 14 were found identical (with the use of all the primers forming a single pattern (pattern A). In conclusion, the Candida spp. Isolated from blood samples were highly susceptible to the tested antifungals, and C.albicans strains had high phospholipase and esterase activity, while C.parapsilosis strains had high rate of positivity for biofilm formation. The predominant pattern amongst C.parapsilosis strains was thought to be related to exogenous dissemination.
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Gultekin,B., Eyigor,M., Tiryaki,Y., Kirdar,S., Aydin,N.
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Kan Kulturlerinden Izole Edilen Candida Suslarinda Antifungal Duyarliligin ve Bazi Virulans Faktorlerinin Arastirilmasi ve RAPD-PCR ile Genotiplendirilmesi
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| Microbial quality of water in rural communities of Trinidad | 2000 | Adesiyun, A.A., School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago | Read more... |
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Revista Panamericana de Salud Publica/Pan American Journal of Public Health
Periodical, Abbrev.
Rev.Panam.Salud Publica Pan Am.J.Public Health
Pub Date Free Form
2000/
Volume
8
Issue
3
Start Page
172
Other Pages
180
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1020-4989
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A cross-sectional study was conducted in four rural communities of northeastern Trinidad to determine the microbial quality of water supply to households and that quality's relationship to source and storage device. Of the 167 household water samples tested, total coliforms were detected in 132 of the samples (79.0%), fecal coliforms in 102 (61.1%), and E. coli in 111 (66.5%). There were significant differences among the towns in the proportion of the samples contaminated with coliforms (P < 0.001) and E. coli (P < 0.001). Of 253 strains of E. coli studied, 4 (1.6%) were mucoid, 9 (3.6%) were hemolytic, and 37 (14.6%) were nonsorbitol fermenters. Of 69 isolates of E. coli tested, 10 (14.5%) were verocytotoxigenic. Twenty-eight (14.0%) of 200 E. coli isolates tested belonged to enteropathogenic serogroups. Standpipe, the most common water source, was utilized by 57 (34.1%) of the 167 households. Treated water (pipeborne in homes, standpipes, or truckborne) was supplied to 119 households (71.3%), while 48 households (28.7%) used water from untreated sources (rain, river/stream, or well) as their primary water supply. The type of household storage device was associated with coliform contamination. Water stored in drums, barrels, or buckets was more likely to harbor fecal coliforms (74.2% of samples) than was water stored in tanks (53.3% of samples), even after controlling for water source (P = 0.04). Compared with water from other sources, water piped into homes was significantly less likely to be contaminated with total coliforms (56.9% versus 88.8%, P < 0.001) and fecal coliforms (41.2% versus 69.8%, P < 0.01), even when the type of storage device was taken into account However, fecal contamination was not associated with whether the water came from a treated or untreated source. We concluded that the drinking water in rural communities in Trinidad was grossly unfit for human consumption, due both to contamination of various water sources and during household water storage.
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drinking water, verotoxin, article, coliform bacterium, Escherichia coli, geographic distribution, human, population density, rural population, strain difference, Trinidad and Tobago, water contamination, water quality, water sampling, water supply, water treatment
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Welch,P., David,J., Clarke,W., Trinidade,A., Penner,D., Bernstein,S., McDougall,L., Adesiyun,A. A.
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| Determination of risk for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma | 2016 | aDepartment of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and HepatologybDan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA. | Read more... |
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Current opinion in gastroenterology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Curr.Opin.Gastroenterol.
Pub Date Free Form
Jul
Volume
32
Issue
4
Start Page
319
Other Pages
324
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JID: 8506887; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1531-7056; 0267-1379
Accession Number
PMID: 27276368
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eng
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10.1097/MOG.0000000000000274 [doi]
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27276368
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma and its precursor, Barrett's esophagus, have increased greatly over the past 40 years and continue to rise. This report summarizes the most recent data on the risk factors for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. RECENT FINDINGS: Other factors, highly correlated with increasing trends for obesity, are the dominant driver of the increase in incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma, interacting with gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms. Abdominal obesity, independently of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, is associated with increased risk of Barrett's esophagus and this association is likely mediated by high levels of leptin and insulin. Use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, statins, and proton pump inhibitors are associated with a reduced risk of Barrett's esophagus as well as lower risk of neoplastic progression in patients with Barrett's esophagus. An increasing number of genetic loci have been associated with risk of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. SUMMARY: Recent advances in identifying risk factors and reporting of more precise estimates of effect for the main risk factors will positively impact clinical risk stratification efforts for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. Large pooling studies are underway to derive and validate reliable clinical risk models.
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| Clinical, metabolic, and psychological characteristics in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease overlap with irritable bowel syndrome | 2015 | aDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital bDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taipei cSchool of Medicine dDepartment o | Read more... |
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European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Eur.J.Gastroenterol.Hepatol.
Pub Date Free Form
May
Volume
27
Issue
5
Start Page
516
Other Pages
522
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JID: 9000874; 0 (Lipoproteins, HDL); ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1473-5687; 0954-691X
Accession Number
PMID: 25822860
Language
eng
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10.1097/MEG.0000000000000334 [doi]
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OBJECTIVES: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are highly prevalent in the general population, with significant symptom overlap, whereas the interaction between both remains poorly understood. We aim to identify the clinical and psychological factors that contribute toward the overlap of GERD and IBS. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We carried out a case-control study among 806 GERD and 176 IBS patients from a health check-up cohort (n=2604). All participants were evaluated using the Reflux Disease Questionnaire score, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score, the Taiwanese Depression Questionnaire score, and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory score. Endoscopic findings were classified according to the Los Angeles classification. IBS was diagnosed on the basis of Rome III criteria, and metabolic syndrome was defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III definition. RESULTS: Among the study population, 727 individuals had GERD, 97 individuals had IBS, and 79 individuals had a diagnosis of both GERD and IBS (GERD-I). GERD-I patients had more severe GERD symptoms compared with patients with GERD or IBS alone (P
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Hsu,C.S., Liu,T.T., Wen,S.H., Wang,C.C., Yi,C.H., Chen,J.H., Lei,W.Y., Orr,W.C., Fabio,P., Chen,C.L.
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| Smoking cessation among diabetes patients: results of a pilot randomized controlled trial in Kerala, India | 2013 | Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala 695011, India. kavumpurathu@yahoo.com | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
BMC public health
Periodical, Abbrev.
BMC Public Health
Pub Date Free Form
18-Jan
Volume
13
Issue
Start Page
47
Other Pages
2458-13-47
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LR: 20150219; GR: R01TW005969-01/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States; JID: 100968562; OID: NLM: PMC3560246; 2012/07/16 [received]; 2013/01/15 [accepted]; 2013/01/18 [aheadofprint]; epublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1471-2458; 1471-2458
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PMID: 23331722
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eng
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10.1186/1471-2458-13-47 [doi]
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BACKGROUND: India has the second largest diabetic population (61 million) and tobacco users (275 million) in the world. Data on smoking cessation among diabetic patients are limited in low and middle income countries. The objective of the study was to document the effectiveness of diabetic specific smoking cessation counseling by a non-doctor health professional in addition to a cessation advice to quit, delivered by doctors. METHODS: In our parallel-group randomized controlled trial, we selected 224 adult diabetes patients aged 18 years or older who smoked in the last month, from two diabetes clinics in South India. Using a computer generated random sequence with block size four; the patients were randomized equally into intervention-1 and intervention-2 groups. Patients in both groups were asked and advised to quit smoking by a doctor and distributed diabetes specific education materials. The intervention-2 group received an additional diabetes specific 30 minutes counseling session using the 5As (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist and Arrange), and 5 Rs (Relevance, Risks, Rewards, Roadblocks and Repetition) from a non-doctor health professional. Follow up data were available for 87.5% of patients at six months. The Quit Tobacco International Project is supported by a grant from the Fogarty International Centre of the US National Institutes of Health (RO1TW005969-01).The primary outcomes were quit rate (seven day smoking abstinence) and harm reduction (reduction of the number of cigarettes / bidis smoked per day > 50% of baseline use) at six months. RESULTS: In the intention to treat analysis, the odds for quitting was 8.4 [95% confidence interval (CI): 4.1-17.1] for intervention-2 group compared to intervention-1 group. Even among high level smokers the odds of quitting was similar. The odds of harm reduction was 1.9 (CI: 0.8-4.1) for intervention-2 group compared to intervention-1 group. CONCLUSIONS: The value addition of culturally sensitive diabetic specific cessation counseling sessions delivered by non-doctor health professional was an impressive and efficacious way of preventing smoking related diabetic complications. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2012/01/002327).
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Thankappan,K.R., Mini,G.K., Daivadanam,M., Vijayakumar,G., Sarma,P.S., Nichter,M.
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20130118
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PMC3560246
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