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The global epidemiology of waterpipe smoking	2015	Department of Epidemiology, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA Syrian Center for Tobacco Studies, Aleppo, Syria.; Department of Epidemiology, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA.; Department of Epidemiology, Florida In	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 24 Suppl 1 Issue Start Page i3 Other Pages i12 Notes LR: 20150423; 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.; GR: R01 DA035160/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 25298368 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2014-051903 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25298368 Abstract OBJECTIVES: In the past decade, waterpipe smoking (a.k.a. hookah, shisha, narghile) has become a global phenomenon. In this review, we provide an updated picture of the main epidemiological trends in waterpipe smoking globally. DATA SOURCES: Peer-reviewed publications indexed in major biomedical databases between 2004 and 2014. Search keywords included a combination of: waterpipe, hookah, shisha along with epidemiology, patterns, prevalence and predictors. We also used different spellings of waterpipe terms commonly used. STUDY SELECTION: The focus was on studies with large representative samples, national data or high-quality reports that illuminated aspects of the epidemiology and trends in waterpipe smoking. DATA EXTRACTION: Multiple researchers extracted the data independently and collectively decided on the most important and pertinent studies to include in the review. DATA SYNTHESIS: Waterpipe smoking has become a global phenomenon among youth. The global waterpipe epidemic is likely driven by (1) the introduction of manufactured flavoured tobacco (Maassel); (2) the intersection between waterpipe's social dimension and thriving cafe culture; (3) the evolution of mass communication media; (4) the lack of regulatory/policy framework specific to the waterpipe. Waterpipe smoking is becoming the most popular tobacco use method among youth in the Middle East, and is quickly gaining popularity elsewhere. Important patterns of waterpipe smoking include the predominance among younger, male, high socioeconomic, and urban groups. Intermittent and social use are also noted patterns. CONCLUSIONS: Waterpipe smoking has become a global public health problem. Developing surveillance, intervention and regulatory/policy frameworks specific to the waterpipe has become a public health priority. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Maziak,W., Taleb,Z.B., Bahelah,R., Islam,F., Jaber,R., Auf,R., Salloum,R.G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141008 PMCID PMC4345835 Editors
The growing epidemic of water pipe smoking: health effects and future needs	2014	Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut and Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.; Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.; Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medici	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Respiratory medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Respir.Med. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 108 Issue 9 Start Page 1241 Other Pages 1253 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; JID: 8908438; 0 (Carcinogens); 0 (Hazardous Substances); 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/03/06 [received]; 2014/07/01 [revised]; 2014/07/29 [accepted]; 2014/08/07 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1532-3064; 0954-6111 Accession Number PMID: 25130679 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review; IM DOI 10.1016/j.rmed.2014.07.014 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25130679 Abstract Water pipe smoking (WPS), an old method of tobacco smoking, is re-gaining widespread popularity all over the world and among various populations. Smoking machine studies have shown that the water pipe (WP) mainstream smoke (MSS) contains a wide array of chemical substances, many of which are highly toxic and carcinogenic for humans. The concentrations of some substances exceed those present in MSS of cigarettes. Despite being of low grade, current evidence indicates that WPS is associated with different adverse health effects, not only on the respiratory system but also on the cardiovascular, hematological, and reproductive systems, including pregnancy outcomes. In addition, association between WPS and malignancies, such as lung, oral and nasopharyngeal cancer, has been suggested in different studies and systematic reviews. Despite its long standing history, WPS research still harbors a lot of deficiencies. The magnitude of toxicants and carcinogen exposures, effects on human health, as well as the addiction and dependence potentials associated with WPS need to be studied in well-designed prospective trials. Unfortunately, many of the tobacco control and clean indoor policies have exempted water pipes. World wide awareness among the public, smokers, and policymakers about the potential health effects of WPS is urgently required. Furthermore, stringent policies and laws that control and ban WPS in public places, similar to those applied on cigarettes smoking need to be implemented. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Bou Fakhreddine,H.M., Kanj,A.N., Kanj,N.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140807 PMCID Editors
The hazard in hookah smoke. Water pipes seem safer than cigarettes--but may be worse	2008		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full US News World Rep Periodical, Abbrev. US News World Rep. Pub Date Free Form Volume 144 Issue 3 Start Page 60 Other Pages 1 Notes ID: 18318362 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Smoking/adverse effects, Water, Commerce, Hazardous Substances, Humans, Risk Assessment, United States Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-18318362 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Lyon,Lindsay Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The hazards of hospitals and selected public buildings of Legionella pneumophila	2013	Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie, Katedra i Zaklad Mikrobiologii Lekarskiej. agnieszka.sikora24@wp.pl; Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie, Katedra i Zaklad Mikrobiologii Lekarskiej.; Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie, Katedra i Zaklad Mikrobiologii Lekarskiej.;	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego Periodical, Abbrev. Pol.Merkur Lekarski Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 35 Issue 209 Start Page 263 Other Pages 267 Notes JID: 9705469; ppublish Place of Publication Poland ISSN/ISBN 1426-9686; 1426-9686 Accession Number PMID: 24575645 Language pol SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24575645 Abstract The registered infection and outbreaks of epidemic tend to monitor potential reservoirs of Legionella infection. According to the Act of 29 March 2007 on the requirements for the quality of water intended for human consumption are required to test for the presence and number of Legionella in the water system of hospitals. In case of detection of L. pneumophila serogroup 1 (SG 1) or increased above normal number other serogroups of bacteria it is necessary to eradicate these bacteria from the water system. The aim of this study was to assess the degree of contamination of the water supply system of selected public buildings and analyze the effectiveness of disinfection methods for the elimination of L. pneumophila in hot water systems. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The materials for this study were hot and cold water samples which were collected from the water supply system of 23 different objects. Enumeration of Legionella bacteria in water samples was determined by membrane filtration (FM) and/or by surface inoculation methods according to the standards: PN-ISO 11731: 2002: "The quality of the water. Detection and enumeration of Legionella" and PN-EN ISO 11731-2: 2008: "Water quality--Detection and enumeration of Legionella--Part 2: Methodology of membrane filtration for water with a small number of bacteria". RESULTS: L. pneumophila was present in 164 samples of hot water, which accounted for 76.99%. In all tested water samples L. pneumophila SG 2-14 strains were detected. The most virulent strain--L. pneumophila SG 1 was not detected. In examined 23 objects in 12 of L. pneumophila exceed acceptable levels > 100 CFU/100 ml. CONCLUSIONS: The presence of L. pneumophila SG 2-14 demonstrated in all examined objects, indicating the risk of infection, and the need for permanent monitoring of the water system supply. The thermal disinfection is the most common, inexpensive, and effective method of control of L. pneumophila used in examined objects, but does not eliminate bacterial biofilm. Disinfection using the filters stopped of L. pneumophila, and was the method of complementary thermal disinfection. Chlorine dioxide is a very effective biocide for large numbers of L. pneumophila in water systems. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Sikora,A., Koziol-Montewka,M., Wojtowicz-Bobin,M., Gladysz,I., Dobosz,P. Original/Translated Title Zagrozenia szpitali oraz wybranych obiektow uzytecznosci publicznej bakteriami Legionella pneumophila URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The health of Saudi youths: current challenges and future opportunities	2016	Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 Fifth Ave, Suite 600, Seattle, WA, 98121, USA. mmoradi@uw.edu.; Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 Fifth Ave, Suite 600, Seattle, WA, 9812	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC family practice Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Fam.Pract. Pub Date Free Form 5-Mar Volume 17 Issue Start Page 26 Other Pages 016-0425-z Notes LR: 20160309; JID: 100967792; OID: NLM: PMC4779578; 2015/07/29 [received]; 2016/02/29 [accepted]; 2016/03/05 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2296; 1471-2296 Accession Number PMID: 26946327 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1186/s12875-016-0425-z [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26946327 Abstract BACKGROUND: The health status of the young people is an important indicator for future health and health care needs of the next generation. In order to understand the health risk factors of Saudi youth, we analyzed data from a large national survey in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: The Saudi Health Information Survey sample included 2382 youths aged 15 to 24 years old. The questionnaire included information on socio-demographic characteristics, risk factors, risky behaviors, chronic conditions, functional status, health care utilization, and anthropometric and blood pressure measurements. RESULTS: Only 45.9% of men and 48.4% of women had normal body mass index (BMI). Men were more likely than women to smoke cigarettes or shisha. The prevalence of daily consumption of at least five servings of fruits and vegetables was 6.6%. The prevalence of no or insufficient physical activity was 41.8% in men and 75.6% in women (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Moradi-Lakeh,M., El Bcheraoui,C., Tuffaha,M., Daoud,F., Al Saeedi,M., Basulaiman,M., Memish,Z.A., Al Mazroa,M.A., Al Rabeeah,A.A., Mokdad,A.H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160305 PMCID PMC4779578 Editors
The history of the discovery of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis.	2002	Cooter, R.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Australian Family Physician Periodical, Abbrev. Aust.Fam.Physician Pub Date Free Form / Volume 31 Issue 4 Start Page 399 Other Pages 400 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0300-8495 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis was first recognised by a South Australian pathologist. The histopathological appearances indicated that the organism, Naegleria fowleri, entered the central nervous system from the nasal cavity via the cribriform plate. But the mode of transmission remained unknown. AIMS: To describe how the pathogenesis of this condition was discovered, and correct misinformation about the events and persons involved in this process. HYPOTHESIS: We hypothesised that pipeline water supplying northern centres in South Australia was responsible for transmitting thermophilic amoebae during the summer months. EVIDENCE: The evidence supporting our hypothesis was: domestic water pipelines were exposed to sunlight and became heated to 35-45 degrees C in summer which promoted the formation of vegetative forms of the amoebae; some patients described using tap water to flush their nasal cavities; and Naegleri fowleri were eventually recovered from domestic tap water supplies. CONCLUSION: A successful collaboration between general practitioners and laboratory scientists elucidated the pathogenesis of primary amoebic encephalomyelitis, a serious public health hazard in South Australia from 1947 until the early 1970s. Descriptors adult, amebiasis, amoeba (life cycle stage), animal, article, Australia, disease transmission, female, human, isolation and purification, male, meningoencephalitis, middle aged, parasitology, pathophysiology, risk assessment Links Book Title Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Cooter,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The hookah experience: stop them before it's too late!!!!	2014	Senior Lecturer, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, IIDS, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Indian journal of public health Periodical, Abbrev. Indian J.Public Health Pub Date Free Form Jul-Sep Volume 58 Issue 3 Start Page 204 Other Pages 205 Notes JID: 0400673; ppublish Place of Publication India ISSN/ISBN 0019-557X; 0019-557X Accession Number PMID: 25116829 Language eng SubFile Letter; IM DOI 10.4103/0019-557X.138640 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25116829 Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Khandelwal,V., Nayak,U.A., Nayak,P.A., Khandelwal,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The Hookah Experience: Stop them before ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Too Late	2015		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form 1-Jul Volume Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes ID: imsear.hellis.org-123456789-158762 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/oai-imsear.hellis.org-123456789-158762 Book Title Database IMSEAR; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Khandelwal,Vishal, Nayak,Ullal Anand, Nayak,Prathibha Anand, Khandelwal,Sushma Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The Hubbly-Bubbly.	2004	Abu-Halimah, A., Brown University School Program in Internal Medicine, Memorial Hospital, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Medicine and health, Rhode Island Periodical, Abbrev. Med.Health R.I. Pub Date Free Form / Volume 87 Issue 9 Start Page 279 Other Pages Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1086-5462 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors article, human, Middle East, smoking, social behavior, United States Links Book Title Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Abu-Halimah,A., Crausman,R. S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The human squamous oesophagus has widespread capacity for clonal expansion from cells at diverse stages of differentiation	2015	MRC Cancer Unit, University of Cambridge Cambridge, UK.; MRC Cancer Unit, University of Cambridge Cambridge, UK.; MRC Cancer Unit, University of Cambridge Cambridge, UK.; MRC Cancer Unit, University of Cambridge Cambridge, UK.; MRC Cancer Unit, University	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Gut Periodical, Abbrev. Gut Pub Date Free Form Jan Volume 64 Issue 1 Start Page 11 Other Pages 19 Notes LR: 20160713; 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.; GR: 092096/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom; GR: 098357/ Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3288; 0017-5749 Accession Number PMID: 24572143 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; AIM; IM DOI 10.1136/gutjnl-2013-306171 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24572143 Abstract OBJECTIVE: Knowledge of the cellular mechanisms involved in homeostasis of human squamous oesophagus in the steady state and following chronic injury is limited. We aimed to better understand these mechanisms by using a functional 3D approach. DESIGN: Proliferation, mitosis and the expression of progenitor lineage markers were assessed in normal squamous oesophagus from 10 patients by immunofluorescence on 3D epithelial whole mounts. Cells expressing differential levels of epithelial and progenitor markers were isolated using flow cytometry sorting and characterised by qPCR and IF. Their self-renewing potential was investigated by colony forming cells assays and in vitro organotypic culture models. RESULTS: Proliferation and mitotic activity was highest in the interpapillary basal layer and decreased linearly towards the tip of the papilla (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Barbera,M., di Pietro,M., Walker,E., Brierley,C., MacRae,S., Simons,B.D., Jones,P.H., Stingl,J., Fitzgerald,R.C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140226 PMCID PMC4283695 Editors

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