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Title	Pub Year	SearchLink
US Medical Schoolsâ€™ Awareness of Their Students Who Smoke, Cessation Programs Available, and the Potential Impact on Residency Match	2016	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & Tobacco Research Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tobacco Res. Pub Date Free Form Volume Issue Start Page ntw250 Other Pages Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Oxford University Press Data Source google Authors Chidiac, Joseph E, Mohamed, Ahmed, Krishnamoorthy, Madhumitha, Mahmoud, Karim, Rajasekaranrathnakumar, Geethapriya, Palla, Mohan, Levine, Diane L Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Which Behaviour Change Techniques may help Waterpipe smokers to quit? An expert consensus using a Modified Delphi Technique	2016	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & Tobacco Research Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tobacco Res. Pub Date Free Form Volume Issue Start Page ntw297 Other Pages Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Oxford University Press Data Source google Authors Oâ€™Neill, Nancy, Dogar, Omara, Jawad, Mohammed, Keller, Ian, Kanaan, Mona, Siddiqi, Kamran Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Could Vaping be a New Weapon in the Battle of the Bulge?	2016	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & Tobacco Research Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tobacco Res. Pub Date Free Form Volume Issue Start Page ntw278 Other Pages Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Oxford University Press Data Source google Authors Glover, Marewa, Breier, Bernhard H, Bauld, Linda Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Association between tobacco waterpipe smoking and head and neck conditions: A systematic review	2015	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) Periodical, Abbrev. J.Am.Dent.Assoc. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 146 Issue 10 Start Page 760 Other Pages 766 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 7503060; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/10/29 [received]; 2015/04/13 [revised]; 2015/04/14 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1943-4723; 0002-8177 Accession Number PMID: 26409986 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review; D; IM DOI 10.1016/j.adaj.2015.04.014 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26409986 Abstract BACKGROUND: With the growing popularity of waterpipe smoking (WPS), it is important to understand how WPS may impact health. The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature to identify potential health effects of WPS, specifically on the head and neck region. TYPES OF STUDIES REVIEWED: The authors systematically reviewed published articles that focused on WPS and head and neck conditions identified from the following databases: PubMed and MEDLINE, PsycInfo, and Google Scholar. RESULTS: The authors included 20 articles in the review. Ten of the articles pertained to oral tissue outcomes, 7 to head and neck cancer, and 3 to the voice and middle ear. The authors found that WPS was associated with greater inflammation, Candida, periodontitis, dry socket, blood chromium and nickel levels, premalignant lesions, oral cancer, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, attic retraction, edema in the vocal cords, and lower habitual vocal pitch and voice turbulence index. CONCLUSIONS AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: WPS is associated with various head and neck conditions. Educational and policy approaches may be required to limit the spread of WPS and its potentially deleterious effects. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher American Dental Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved Data Source Authors Munshi,T., Heckman,C.J., Darlow,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Research report: Charcoal type used for hookah smoking influences CO production	2015	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Undersea & hyperbaric medicine : journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc Periodical, Abbrev. Undersea Hyperb.Med. Pub Date Free Form Jul-Aug Volume 42 Issue 4 Start Page 375 Other Pages 380 Notes JID: 9312954; 16291-96-6 (Charcoal); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1066-2936; 1066-2936 Accession Number PMID: 26403022 Language eng SubFile Case Reports; Journal Article; Review; IM; S DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26403022 Abstract A hookah smoker who was treated for severe carbon monoxide poisoning with hyperbaric oxygen reported using a different type of charcoal prior to hospital admission, i.e., quick-light charcoal. This finding led to a study aimed at determining whether CO production differs between charcoals commonly used for hookah smoking, natural and quick-light. Our hypothesis was that quick-light charcoal produces significantly more CO than natural charcoal. A medium-sized hookah, activated charcoal filter, calibrated syringe, CO gas analyzer and infrared thermometer were assembled in series. A single 9-10 g briquette of either natural or quick-light charcoal was placed atop the hookah bowl and ignited. CO output (ppm) and temperature (degrees C) were measured in three-minute intervals over 90 minutes. The mean CO levels produced by quick-light charcoal over 90 minutes was significantly higher (3728 +/- 2028) compared to natural charcoal (1730 +/- 501 ppm, p = 0.016). However, the temperature was significantly greater when burning natural charcoal (292 +/- 87) compared to quick-light charcoal (247 +/- 92 degrees C, p = 0.013). The high levels of CO produced when using quick-light charcoals may be contributing to the increase in reported hospital admissions for severe CO poisoning. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Medford,M.A., Gasier,H.G., Hexdall,E., Moffat,A.D., Freiberger,J.J., Moon,R.E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
CO and CO2 analysis in the diving gas of the fishermen of the Yucatan Peninsula	2015	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Undersea & hyperbaric medicine : journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc Periodical, Abbrev. Undersea Hyperb.Med. Pub Date Free Form Jul-Aug Volume 42 Issue 4 Start Page 297 Other Pages 305 Notes JID: 9312954; 0 (Air Pollutants, Occupational); 142M471B3J (Carbon Dioxide); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1066-2936; 1066-2936 Accession Number PMID: 26403015 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM; S DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26403015 Abstract It is reported that more than 75% of 400 artisanal fisherman divers working off the Yucatan Peninsula experience decompression sickness (DCS) each year, making DCS an epidemic in this region. These divers use primitive hookah diving support systems (HDSS). Breathing air is supplied from inadequately filtered and poorly maintained gasoline-powered air compressors. We hypothesized that air supplies could be contaminated. Air contamination could produce symptoms consistent with some presentations of DCS. This could confound and falsely elevate the true incidence of DCS. A cross-sectional study was undertaken in a fishing community. Ten fishermen from a single cohort participated. Fishermen were instructed not to drain volume tanks following their last dive of the day before their diving air was sampled. Drager carbon monoxide (CO) 5/a-P and carbon dioxide (CO2) 100/a Short-term Tubes were used to measure 1.0 liters (L) of gas through a Visi-Float flow meter at 0.2 L/minute. Average CO value was 42 ppm (8-150 ppm). Average CO2 was 663 ppm (600-800). Measurements exceeded recommended diving norms for CO of 20 ppm. CO2 exceeded one diving organization recommendation of 500 ppm. Separation of engine exhaust from compressor intake could decrease CO values in HDSS to acceptable standards thus eliminating one possible confounder from this DCS epidemic. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Chin,W., Huchim,O., Wegrzyn,G.H., Sprau,S.E., Salas,S., Markovitz,G.H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The Effect of Waterpipe Smoking on Periodontal Health	2015	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Oral health & preventive dentistry Periodical, Abbrev. Oral Health.Prev.Dent. Pub Date Free Form Volume 13 Issue 3 Start Page 253 Other Pages 259 Notes JID: 101167768; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1602-1622; 1602-1622 Accession Number PMID: 25197731 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; D; IM DOI 10.3290/j.ohpd.a32671 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25197731 Abstract PURPOSE: To determine the effect of waterpipe smoking on periodontal health. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 190 participants who were categorised into four groups; cigarette smokers, waterpipe smokers, dual smokers and nonsmokers. Intraoral examination included plaque (PI), gingival (GI) and calculus (CI) indices, probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL) and bleeding on probing (BOP). RESULTS: The four groups differed significantly in the prevalence and extent of periodontal disease. Pairwise comparison tests showed that the means of percentages of sites with PPD > 3 mm, PPD > 4 mm, CAL > 1 mm and bleeding on probing were significantly higher among smoking groups compared to the nonsmoking group (p 0.05). CONCLUSION: Waterpipe tobacco smoking is not an alternative, safe way of smoking considering periodontal disease. Thus, global actions against waterpipe smoking are required. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Bibars,A.R., Obeidat,S.R., Khader,Y., Mahasneh,A.M., Khabour,O.F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Electronic Cigarette and Electronic Hookah: A Pilot Study Comparing Two Vaping Products	2015	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Preventive medicine reports Periodical, Abbrev. Prev.Med.Rep. Pub Date Free Form Volume 2 Issue Start Page 953 Other Pages 958 Notes LR: 20160110; GR: P50 DA036128/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101643766; NIHMS740327; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 2211-3355; 2211-3355 Accession Number PMID: 26740911 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.1016/j.pmedr.2015.10.012 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26740911 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Since the introduction of e-cigarettes into the U.S. market, the number and variety of vaping products has proliferated. E-hookahs are long, pen-like vaping devices that debuted in U.S. markets in 2014. By applying the Host, Agent, Vector, Environment (HAVE) Model, the objective of this exploratory study was to assess differences between e-cigarettes and e-hookahs to help inform tobacco regulatory science and practice. METHODS: In June-August 2014, a total of 54 unique manufactured e-cigarette and e-hookah products were identified at point of sales (POS) around three college campuses in Southeast U.S. Documented characteristics included brand name, disposable, rechargeable, nicotine containing, packaging, and flavor type. Statistical analyses were conducted October to November 2014 to assess frequency and percent of product type across POS and specific characteristics. RESULTS: Among 54 products, 70.4% were e-cigarettes and 29.6% were e-hookahs. Across POS, drug stores and grocery stores carried e-cigarettes exclusively, while gas stations carried the greatest proportion of e-hookahs. Compared to e-hookahs, a greater proportion of e-cigarettes were non-disposable and contained nicotine; a greater proportion of e-hookahs came in fruit and other types of flavors compared to e-cigarettes. CONCLUSIONS: The present study suggests that e-cigarettes and e-hookahs differ by specific product characteristics and by places where they are sold. Despite these differences, the products are used for similar purposes warranting careful monitoring of industry manufacturing and marketing, because the safety of both products is still undetermined. Additional research is needed to understand the uptake and continued use of these products. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Dube,S.R., Pathak,S., Nyman,A.L., Eriksen,M.P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4698898 Editors
Cluster of Ebola Virus Disease, Bong and Montserrado Counties, Liberia	2015	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Emerging infectious diseases Periodical, Abbrev. Emerg.Infect.Dis. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 21 Issue 7 Start Page 1253 Other Pages 1256 Notes LR: 20150701; JID: 9508155; OID: NLM: PMC4480411; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1080-6059; 1080-6040 Accession Number PMID: 26079309 Language eng SubFile Case Reports; Journal Article; IM DOI 10.3201/eid2107.150511 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26079309 Abstract Lack of trust in government-supported services after the death of a health care worker with symptoms of Ebola resulted in ongoing Ebola transmission in 2 Liberia counties. Ebola transmission was facilitated by attempts to avoid cremation of the deceased patient and delays in identifying and monitoring contacts. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Nyenswah,T.G., Fallah,M., Calvert,G.M., Duwor,S., Hamilton,E.D., Mokashi,V., Arzoaquoi,S., Dweh,E., Burbach,R., Dlouhy,D., Oeltmann,J.E., Moonan,P.K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4480411 Editors
Prevalence of cigarette and water pipe smoking and their predictors among Iranian adolescents	2015	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Adolesc.Med.Health Pub Date Free Form Volume 27 Issue 3 Start Page 291 Other Pages 298 Notes JID: 8506960; 2014/07/20 [received]; 2014/10/17 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 0334-0139; 0334-0139 Accession Number PMID: 25470603 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1515/ijamh-2014-0028 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25470603 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Widespread tobacco use, along with its induced diseases and subsequent deaths, comprise one of the biggest threats to public health in the world. Thus, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of cigarette and water pipe smoking and their predictors among Iranian adolescents. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 1524 adolescent students aged 14-18 years (764 boys and 760 girls) were randomly selected. The participants attended governmental, semi-governmental, and non-governmental schools in the city of Sanandaj, Iran in 2013. Data were collected using the "Sherer General Self-efficacy" and demographic questionnaire. Multivariate Logistic binary regresion analysis was conducted to determine the predictors. RESULTS: The prevalence rates of cigarette and water pipe smoking were 9.5% and 10.4%, respectively. About 3.7% of the adolescents used both cigarette and water pipe and 16% used at least one of these. Compared with girls, prevalence of both cigarette (13.1% vs. 6.4%) and water pipe (13.7% vs. 7.1%) smoking was higher among the boys. Male sex, father's education of secondary school, and use of water pipe were identified as cigarette smoking risk factors, while technical and commercial educational fields and attending non-governmental school were its protective factors. Risk factors of the use of water pipe were currently working, higher age and cigarette smoking, father's education of high school, father's occupation of employee and mother's education of a diploma degree, while higher self-efficacy and attending non-governmental school were its protective factors. CONCLUSION: The high prevalence of cigarette and water pipe smoking in adolescents continues to rise. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct further studies on effective factors on the onset and continuation of tobacco use. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi,S., Mirghafourvand,M., Tavananezhad,N., Karkhaneh,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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