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Perceptions of Turkish University Students about the Effects of Water Pipe Smoking on Health	2015	Faculty of Health Sciences, Yildirim Beyazit University , Ankara, Turkey E-mail : ndede@sakarya.edu.tr.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP Periodical, Abbrev. Asian Pac.J.Cancer.Prev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 16 Issue 11 Start Page 4615 Other Pages 4621 Notes JID: 101130625; ppublish Place of Publication Thailand ISSN/ISBN 1513-7368; 1513-7368 Accession Number PMID: 26107213 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26107213 Abstract BACKGROUND: The popularity of the water pipe, also referred to as hookah, narghile, shisha or hubble-bubble, has increased tremendously during the past few decades. This study was conducted to determine student water pipe smoking status and perceptions about the effects of water pipe smoking on health in a state university in Ankara. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted between September 2014 and January 2015. The data were collected with a questionnaire and "The Scale of Perception about the Effects of Water Pipe Smoking on Health". The data obtained were evaluated in IBM SPSS (version 20.0) statistical package program in computer. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for the analyses by checking homogeneity of variances and Student's t-test. Values of p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Sahin,S., Cinar,N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Quantifying the Short-Term Costs of Conservation Interventions for Fishers at Lake Alaotra, Madagascar	2015	Department of Life Sciences, Silwood Park Campus, Imperial College London, Ascot, SL5 7PY, United Kingdom; Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London, Ascot, SL5 7PY, United Kingdom.; Department of Life Sciences, Silwood Park Campus, Imperia	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full PloS one Periodical, Abbrev. PLoS One Pub Date Free Form 24-Jun Volume 10 Issue 6 Start Page e0129440 Other Pages Notes LR: 20150630; JID: 101285081; OID: NLM: PMC4481106; 2015 [ecollection]; 2014/07/13 [received]; 2015/05/06 [accepted]; 2015/06/24 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1932-6203; 1932-6203 Accession Number PMID: 26107284 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0129440 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26107284 Abstract Artisanal fisheries are a key source of food and income for millions of people, but if poorly managed, fishing can have declining returns as well as impacts on biodiversity. Management interventions such as spatial and temporal closures can improve fishery sustainability and reduce environmental degradation, but may carry substantial short-term costs for fishers. The Lake Alaotra wetland in Madagascar supports a commercially important artisanal fishery and provides habitat for a Critically Endangered primate and other endemic wildlife of conservation importance. Using detailed data from more than 1,600 fisher catches, we used linear mixed effects models to explore and quantify relationships between catch weight, effort, and spatial and temporal restrictions to identify drivers of fisher behaviour and quantify the potential effect of fishing restrictions on catch. We found that restricted area interventions and fishery closures would generate direct short-term costs through reduced catch and income, and these costs vary between groups of fishers using different gear. Our results show that conservation interventions can have uneven impacts on local people with different fishing strategies. This information can be used to formulate management strategies that minimise the adverse impacts of interventions, increase local support and compliance, and therefore maximise conservation effectiveness. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Wallace,A.P., Milner-Gulland,E.J., Jones,J.P., Bunnefeld,N., Young,R., Nicholson,E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150624 PMCID PMC4481106 Editors
Waterpipe Smoking and Regulation in the United States: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature	2015	College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. lhaddad@ufl.edu.; Social and Behavioral Health Department, Virginia Commonwealth University, 830 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. elshahwyo@vcu.edu.; School of Nursing, Virgi	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of environmental research and public health Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Environ.Res.Public.Health. Pub Date Free Form 29-May Volume 12 Issue 6 Start Page 6115 Other Pages 6135 Notes LR: 20150701; JID: 101238455; 059QF0KO0R (Water); OID: NLM: PMC4483691; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/04/02 [received]; 2015/05/20 [revised]; 2015/05/25 [accepted]; epublish Place of Publication Switzerland ISSN/ISBN 1660-4601; 1660-4601 Accession Number PMID: 26110330 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review; IM DOI 10.3390/ijerph120606115 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26110330 Abstract BACKGROUND: Researchers in tobacco control are concerned about the increasing prevalence of waterpipe smoking in the United States, which may pose similar risks as cigarette smoking. This review explores the prevalence of waterpipe smoking in the United States as well as the shortcomings of current U.S. policy for waterpipe control and regulation. METHODS: Researchers conducted a literature review for waterpipe articles dated between 2004 and 2015 using five online databases: MEDLINE, CINHAHL, ScienceDirect, PMC, and Cochrane Library. RESULTS: To date, few studies have explored the marketing and regulation of waterpipe smoking in the U.S., which has increased in the last ten years, especially among women, adolescents, and young adults. Data indicate that the majority of waterpipe smokers are unaware of the potential risks of use. In addition, current tobacco control policies do not address waterpipe smoking, enabling tobacco companies to readily market and sell waterpipe products to young adults, who are at risk for becoming lifelong smokers. CONCLUSION: Policy makers in the area of public health need to update existing tobacco regulations to include waterpipe smoking. Similarly, public health researchers should develop public health campaigns and interventions to address the increasing rates of waterpipe smoking in the United States. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Haddad,L., El-Shahawy,O., Ghadban,R., Barnett,T.E., Johnson,E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150529 PMCID PMC4483691 Editors
Adolescents' Perceptions of Risks and Benefits of Conventional Cigarettes, E-cigarettes, and Marijuana: A Qualitative Analysis	2015	Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Division of Adolescent Medicine, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California. Electronic address: mroditis@stanford.e	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 Aug Volume 57 Issue 2 Start Page 179 Other Pages 185 Notes LR: 20160801; CI: Copyright (c) 2015; GR: CA-113710/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R25 CA113710/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9102136; NIHMS696094; OID: NLM: NIHMS696094; OID: NLM: PMC4515157; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/02/04 [received]; 2015/03/27 [revise Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1879-1972; 1054-139X Accession Number PMID: 26115908 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2015.04.002 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26115908 Abstract PURPOSE: Although rates of adolescent cigarette use have remained constant or decreased, rates of marijuana and e-cigarette use are rising. Knowledge and perceptions of risks and benefits of tobacco products impact adolescents' decisions to use these products. However, little is known regarding adolescents' knowledge and perceptions of risks of e-cigarettes and marijuana nor how these perceptions are formed. This study uses qualitative techniques to assess and compare adolescents' perceptions of the risks and benefits of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and marijuana. METHODS: Twenty-four adolescents (nine females and 15 males) from Northern California participated in six small-group discussions. Adolescents were asked what good or bad things might happen from using these products. To assess how perceptions and knowledge of risks and benefits were formed, participants were asked where and from whom they had learned about these products. RESULTS: Adolescents described negative consequences of cigarette use but were much less sure regarding risks of marijuana and e-cigarette use. Conversely, they described few benefits of cigarettes but described a number of benefits of e-cigarette and marijuana use. Adolescents described learning about these products from the media, from family and friends, and from the school environment. CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents have learned from multiple sources about risks of using cigarettes, but they receive much less and often incorrect information regarding marijuana and e-cigarettes, likely resulting in their positive and often ambivalent perceptions of marijuana and e-cigarettes. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Roditis,M.L., Halpern-Felsher,B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150623 PMCID PMC4515157 Editors
Effect of plasmids harbouring blaCTX-M on the virulence and fitness of Escherichia coli ST131 isolates	2015	Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon 440-746, South Korea.; Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University Scho	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of antimicrobial agents Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Antimicrob.Agents Pub Date Free Form Aug Volume 46 Issue 2 Start Page 214 Other Pages 218 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 9111860; EC 3.5.2.- (beta-lactamase CTX-M-14); EC 3.5.2.- (beta-lactamase CTX-M-15); EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-Lactamases); OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/11/27 [received]; 2015/04/23 [revised]; 2015/04/26 [accepted]; 2015/06/04 [aheadofprint]; ppu Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1872-7913; 0924-8579 Accession Number PMID: 26116415 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2015.04.012 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26116415 Abstract The effect of plasmids harbouring blaCTX-M on the virulence and fitness on Escherichia coli sequence type 131 (ST131) isolates was investigated. Plasmids harbouring blaCTX-M-14 or blaCTX-M-15 were transferred by transconjugation into five non-extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing ST131 isolates. Clinical non-ESBL-producing ST131 isolates demonstrated a higher degree of biofilm formation and serum resistance compared with CTX-M-producing ST131 isolates. In addition, non-ESBL-producing isolates were more competitive than CTX-M-producing isolates. Transconjugants showed no significant defect in growth rate and competitiveness compared with their hosts. However, serum resistance and biofilm formation were diminished in the transconjugants. In conclusion, non-ESBL-producing E. coli ST131 isolates were more competitive and virulent than CTX-M-producing E. coli ST131 isolates. However, transconjugants harbouring blaCTX-M were no less competitive than their susceptible hosts, which may partially explain the global dissemination of CTX-M-14- and CTX-M-15-producing E. coli ST131 isolates, in addition to their increased antimicrobial resistance. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V. and the International Society of Chemotherapy Data Source Authors Shin,J., Ko,K.S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150604 PMCID Editors
Simvastatin inhibits planktonic cells and biofilms of Candida and Cryptococcus species	2015	Centro Especializado em Micologia Medica, Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Microbiologia Medica, Universidade Federal do Ceara (UFC), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil; Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Ciencias Medicas, Universidade Federal do Ceara (UFC), Fortaleza, CE, Bra	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Brazilian journal of infectious diseases : an official publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases Periodical, Abbrev. Braz.J.Infect.Dis. Pub Date Free Form Sep-Oct Volume 19 Issue 5 Start Page 459 Other Pages 465 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 9812937; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 304NUG5GF4 (Itraconazole); 7XU7A7DROE (Amphotericin B); 8VZV102JFY (Fluconazole); AGG2FN16EV (Simvastatin); OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/04/02 [received]; 2015/06/01 [revised]; 2015/06/01 [accepted]; 2015/ Place of Publication Brazil ISSN/ISBN 1678-4391; 1413-8670 Accession Number PMID: 26119850 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.bjid.2015.06.001 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26119850 Abstract The antifungal activity of some statins against different fungal species has been reported. Thus, at the first moment, the in vitro antifungal activity of simvastatin, atorvastatin and pravastatin was tested against Candida spp. and Cryptococcus spp. Then, in a second approach, considering that the best results were obtained for simvastatin, this drug was evaluated in combination with antifungal drugs against planktonic growth and tested against biofilms of Candida spp. and Cryptococcus spp. Drug susceptibility testing was performed using the microdilution broth method, as described by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. The interaction between simvastatin and antifungals against planktonic cells was analyzed by calculating the fractional inhibitory concentration index. Regarding biofilm susceptibility, simvastatin was tested against growing biofilm and mature biofilm of one strain of each tested yeast species. Simvastatin showed inhibitory effect against Candida spp. and Cryptococcus spp. with minimum inhibitory concentration values ranging from 15.6 to 1000 mg L(-1) and from 62.5 to 1000 mg L(-1), respectively. The combination of simvastatin with itraconazole and fluconazole showed synergism against Candida spp. and Cryptococcus spp., while the combination of simvastatin with amphotericin B was synergistic only against Cryptococcus spp. Concerning the biofilm assays, simvastatin was able to inhibit both growing biofilm and mature biofilm of Candida spp. and Cryptococcus spp. The present study showed that simvastatin inhibits planktonic cells and biofilms of Candida and Cryptococcus species. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Editora Ltda Data Source Authors Brilhante,R.S., Caetano,E.P., Oliveira,J.S., Castelo-Branco Dde,S., Souza,E.R., Alencar,L.P., Cordeiro Rde,A., Bandeira Tde,J., Sidrim,J.J., Rocha,M.F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150626 PMCID Editors
Potential harmful health effects of inhaling nicotine-free shisha-pen vapor: a chemical risk assessment of the main components propylene glycol and glycerol	2015	National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), P.O. Box 1, 3720 BA Bilthoven, The Netherlands.; National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), P.O. Box 1, 3720 BA Bilthoven, The Netherlands.; National Institute for Publ	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco induced diseases Periodical, Abbrev. Tob Induc Dis. Pub Date Free Form 27-Jun Volume 13 Issue 1 Start Page 15 Other Pages 015-0038-7. eCollection 2015 Notes LR: 20150701; JID: 101201591; OID: NLM: PMC4482188; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015 [ecollection]; 2014/02/17 [received]; 2015/04/25 [accepted]; 2015/06/27 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 2070-7266; 1617-9625 Accession Number PMID: 26120296 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1186/s12971-015-0038-7 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26120296 Abstract BACKGROUND: A shisha-pen is an electronic cigarette variant that is advertised to mimic the taste of a water pipe, or shisha. The aim of this study was to assess the potential harmful health effects caused by inhaling the vapor of a nicotine-free shisha-pen. METHODS: Gas chromatography analysis was performed to determine the major components in shisha-pen vapor. Risk assessment was performed using puff volumes of e-cigarettes and "normal" cigarettes and a 1-puff scenario (one-time exposure). The concentrations that reached the airways and lungs after using a shisha-pen were calculated and compared to data from published toxicity studies. RESULTS: The main components in shisha-pen vapor are propylene glycol and glycerol (54%/46%). One puff (50 to 70 mL) results in exposure of propylene glycol and glycerol of 430 to 603 mg/m(3) and 348 to 495 mg/m(3), respectively. These exposure concentrations were higher than the points of departure for airway irritation based on a human study (propylene glycol, mean concentration of 309 mg/m(3)) and a rat study (glycerol, no-observed adverse effect level of 165 mg/m(3)). CONCLUSIONS: Already after one puff of the shisha-pen, the concentrations of propylene glycol and glycerol are sufficiently high to potentially cause irritation of the airways. New products such as the shisha-pen should be detected and risks should be assessed to inform regulatory actions aimed at limiting potential harm that may be caused to consumers and protecting young people to take up smoking. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Kienhuis,A.S., Soeteman-Hernandez,L.G., Bos,P.M., Cremers,H.W., Klerx,W.N., Talhout,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150627 PMCID PMC4482188 Editors
Physical Activity and Snus: Is There a Link?	2015	Department for Ambulatory Care and Community Medicine, University of Lausanne, Rue du Bugnon 44, 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland. steph.henninger@gmail.com.; Department for Ambulatory Care and Community Medicine, University of Lausanne, Rue du Bugnon 44, 1011	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of environmental research and public health Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Environ.Res.Public.Health. Pub Date Free Form 25-Jun Volume 12 Issue 7 Start Page 7185 Other Pages 7198 Notes LR: 20150730; JID: 101238455; OID: NLM: PMC4515649; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/03/11 [received]; 2015/05/30 [revised]; 2015/06/15 [accepted]; epublish Place of Publication Switzerland ISSN/ISBN 1660-4601; 1660-4601 Accession Number PMID: 26121189 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.3390/ijerph120707185 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26121189 Abstract The study aimed at assessing the link between physical activity (PA), sports activity and snus use among young men in Switzerland. Data from the Cohort Study on Substance Use Risk Factors (C-SURF) were used to measure PA with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and sports activity with a single item. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to measure the association between snus use, PA and sports activity. Similar models were run for smoking and snuff use. Snus use increased in a dose-response association with PA (high level: OR = 1.72; 95% CI 1.16-2.55) and with individuals exercising once a week or more often (OR = 1.65; 95% CI 1.26-2.16; p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Henninger,S., Fischer,R., Cornuz,J., Studer,J., Gmel,G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150625 PMCID PMC4515649 Editors
Changes in Antioxidant Defense Capability and Lipid Profile after 12-Week Low- Intensity Continuous Training in Both Cigarette and Hookah Smokers: A Follow-Up Study	2015	Laboratory of Pharmacology, Sfax Medicine Faculty SMF, Avenue Majida Boulila, Sfax, 3029, Tunisia; Research Unit (EM2S), Sfax Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Airport Road, P.O Box 384, Sfax, 3000, Tunisia.; Laboratory of cardio-circulatory, res	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full PloS one Periodical, Abbrev. PLoS One Pub Date Free Form 29-Jun Volume 10 Issue 6 Start Page e0130563 Other Pages Notes LR: 20150703; JID: 101285081; 0 (Antioxidants); 0 (Lipids); OID: NLM: PMC4488294; 2015 [ecollection]; 2015/03/27 [received]; 2015/05/21 [accepted]; 2015/06/29 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1932-6203; 1932-6203 Accession Number PMID: 26121249 Language eng SubFile Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0130563 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26121249 Abstract To examine the impact of low-intensity continuous training program on antioxidant defense capability and lipid profile in male cigarette or hookah smokers. Forty-three male adults participated in a 12-week continuous training program at an intensity of 40% of VO2max. All subjects were subjected to anthropometric, physical and biochemical tests before and after the training program. The increase of Glutathione reductase (GR) and Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is significant only for cigarette smokers (CS) and hookah smokers (HS) groups. The Malondialdehyde (MDA) decrease and alpha-tocopherol increase are significant only for HS group. GPx was increased in NS, CS and HS by 2.6% (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Koubaa,A., Triki,M., Trabelsi,H., Masmoudi,L., Sahnoun,Z., Hakim,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150629 PMCID PMC4488294 Editors
Magnetic solid phase extraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometrical analysis of sixteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons	2015	State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing & Chemometrics, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.; Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of chromatography.A Periodical, Abbrev. J.Chromatogr.A Pub Date Free Form 7-Aug Volume 1406 Issue Start Page 40 Other Pages 47 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 9318488; 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 059QF0KO0R (Water); 7631-86-9 (Silicon Dioxide); OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/04/01 [received]; 2015/06/08 [revised]; 2015/06/10 [accepted]; 2015/06/20 [ahea Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-3778; 0021-9673 Accession Number PMID: 26122856 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.chroma.2015.06.024 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26122856 Abstract Fluorenyl functionalized superparamagnetic core/shell magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs, Fe3O4@SiO2@Flu) were prepared and characterized by transmission electron microscope, X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy. The MNPs having an average diameter of 200nm were then used as solid-phase extraction sorbent for the determination of 16 priority pollutants polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in water samples designated by United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). The main influencing parameters, including sorbent amount, desorption solvent, sample volume and extraction time were optimized. Analyses were performed on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) using selected ion monitoring (SIM) mode. Method validation proved the feasibility of the developed sorbents for the quantitation of the investigated analytes at trace levels. Limit of detection ranging from 0.5 to 4.0ng/L were obtained. The repeatability was investigated by evaluating the intra- and inter-day precisions with relative standard deviations (RSDs) lower than 13.1%. Finally, the proposed method was successfully applied for the determination of PAHs in water samples with the recoveries in the range of 96.0-106.7%. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Cai,Y., Yan,Z., NguyenVan,M., Wang,L., Cai,Q. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150620 PMCID Editors

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