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Cigarette and waterpipe smoking among adult patients with severe and persistent mental illness in Bahrain: a comparison with the National Non-communicable Diseases Risk Factors Survey 2016 College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, P.O. Box 26671, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. randah@agu.edu.bh.; College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, P.O. Box 26671, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. aansari@healt
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BMC research notes
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BMC Res.Notes
Pub Date Free Form
9-Feb
Volume
9
Issue
Start Page
77
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016-1894-9
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LR: 20160212; JID: 101462768; OID: NLM: PMC4748568; 2015/10/22 [received]; 2016/01/29 [accepted]; 2016/02/09 [aheadofprint]; epublish
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England
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1756-0500; 1756-0500
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PMID: 26861042
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eng
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10.1186/s13104-016-1894-9 [doi]
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26861042
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BACKGROUND: Smoking has been associated with several types of mental illness namely schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorders with a prevalence of smoking twice that of the general population. The study objective was to ascertain whether waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS), cigarette smoking and all types of tobacco smoking are more common among Bahraini patients with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) than the general population. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 222 adult SPMI both in- and out- patients who attended the Psychiatric Hospital in Bahrain. A 29-item questionnaire, which included sociodemographic variables, pattern and history of psychiatric illness and a comprehensive smoking history, was used. Comparative smoking data were obtained from the Bahraini National Non-communicable Diseases Risk Factors Survey. RESULTS: The prevalence of smoking of tobacco among SPMI patients was 30.2 % compared to 19.9 % in the general population. The corresponding values for cigarette smoking were 25.2, 13.8 %, respectively and for WTS, 11.3, 8.4 %, respectively. SPMI patients were 1.7 (95 % CI 1.3, 2.4 %) times more likely to be smokers, 2.1 (95 % CI 1.5, 2.9 %) times, cigarette smokers and 1.4 (95 % CI 0.9, 1.9 %) times WTS than the general population. SPMI patients smoked at a younger age and consumed more cigarettes than the general population. The mean age started smoking was lower among men than women, similar for cigarettes, and higher for WTS. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of smoking among patients with SPMI in Bahrain is twice that of the general population. The findings of the study have implications on the provision of healthcare to mentally ill patients in the country.
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Hamadeh,R.R., Ansari,A.A., Jahrami,H., Offi,A.A.
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20160209
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PMC4748568
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The Prevalence, Attitudes, and Correlates of Waterpipe Smoking Among High School Students in Iran: a Cross-Sectional Study 2016 Department of Health Sciences, Unit for Public Health Science, Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden. Reza.Ziaei@miun.se.; Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Unit for Family Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Reza.Mo
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International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Periodical, Abbrev.
Int.J.Behav.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
3-Mar
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LR: 20160305; JID: 9421097; OTO: NOTNLM; aheadofprint
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1532-7558; 1070-5503
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PMID: 26940816
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ENG
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
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10.1007/s12529-016-9555-x [doi]
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26940816
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PURPOSE: The purpose of the present study was to determine the correlates of waterpipe (WP) smoking among 15-17-year-old high school students in Iran. METHOD: Data were collected using the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS), a self-administrated questionnaire distributed to a representative sample of high school students aged 15-17 in the city of Tabriz. Current WP smoking was defined as past 30-day use, and ever WP smoking was defined as at least one or two lifetime puffs. Differences in WP use, knowledge, and attitudes were analyzed using chi-square and Fisher exact tests. Binary logistic regression estimated the association between relevant independent variables (e.g., age) and the dependent variables (current/ever WP smoking). RESULTS: Of 1517 students, 21.6 % (95 % confidence interval [CI] = 19.5, 23.8) were ever WP smokers, and 9.7 % (95 % CI = 8.2, 11.2) were current WP smokers. Of current WP smokers, 40.3 % have stated that they want to stop smoking now. Moreover, 14.1 % of non-WP smokers reported that they might enjoy smoking WP. Of current WP smokers, 49.0 % have smoked at cafes. Additionally, 95.3 % of current WP smokers reported that their age did not prevent them from being served a WP. Studying in high school third grade (adjusted odds ratios (AORs) = 1.70; 95 % CI [1.10, 2.63]), experience of cigarette smoking (AORs = 1.57; 95 % CI [1.12, 2.20]), and being prepared to accept a WP offered by close friends (AORs = 3.31; 95 % CI [2.17, 5.04]) were independently associated with ever WP smoking, and accepting a WP offered by close friends (AORs = 4.36; 95 % CI [2.69, 7.07]) and gender (female) (AORs = 0.45; 95 % CI [0.30, 0.70] were independently associated with current WP smoking. CONCLUSION: Prevalence of current and ever WP smoking is high in Tabriz. There is an urgent need to design interventions in order to increase students' and their parents' awareness regarding the harmfulness of WP, and to establish legal measures to restrict adolescents' access to WPs and tobacco in society.
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Ziaei,R., Mohammadi,R., Dastgiri,S., Viitasara,E., Rahimi,V.A., Jeddi,A., Soares,J.
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20160303
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Efficacy of chlorine dioxide disinfection to non-fermentative Gram-negative bacilli and non-tuberculous mycobacteria in a hospital water system 2016 Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Infectious Disease, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.; Infection Control Center, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.; Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Infectious Disease, Far E
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The Journal of hospital infection
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Hosp.Infect.
Pub Date Free Form
May
Volume
93
Issue
1
Start Page
22
Other Pages
28
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CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 8007166; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/06/19 [received]; 2016/01/04 [accepted]; 2016/01/25 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1532-2939; 0195-6701
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PMID: 26944904
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eng
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Journal Article; IM
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10.1016/j.jhin.2016.01.005 [doi]
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26944904
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BACKGROUND: Chlorinated tap water in hospitals often contains low levels of non-fermentative Gram-negative bacilli (NFGNB) and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). Measures are needed to ensure a safe water supply in hospitals to prevent nosocomial infections from these waterborne pathogens. AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of ClO2 treatment of a hospital water system on the levels of NFGNB and NTM in the water. METHODS: Our institution is a 1000-bed medical centre with two main buildings (B1 and B2). B1 has three intensive care units (ICUs) and transplant wards and polyethylene water pipes. B2 (control) has no ICUs and galvanized water pipes. A ClO2 generating unit was installed in the water system of B1 in April 2012 and water samples were collected in B1 and B2 before and eight times after installation. All samples were cultured for NFGNB and NTM. FINDINGS: The ClO2 concentration was significantly lower in the hot water than in the cold water (P
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The Healthcare Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd
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Hsu,M.S., Wu,M.Y., Huang,Y.T., Liao,C.H.
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20160125
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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
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BMC family practice
Periodical, Abbrev.
BMC Fam.Pract.
Pub Date Free Form
5-Mar
Volume
17
Issue
Start Page
26
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016-0425-z
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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
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PMID: 26946327
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eng
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10.1186/s12875-016-0425-z [doi]
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26946327
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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
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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.
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Date of Electronic
20160305
PMCID
PMC4779578
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Hydroxyl carboxylate based non-phosphorus corrosion inhibition process for reclaimed water pipeline and downstream recirculating cooling water system 2016 Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Reuse, Research Center for Eco-Envir
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Journal of Environmental Sciences (China)
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Environ.Sci.(China)
Pub Date Free Form
Jan
Volume
39
Issue
Start Page
13
Other Pages
21
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CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 100967627; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/07/23 [received]; 2015/10/06 [revised]; 2015/10/07 [accepted]; 2015/12/08 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
Netherlands
ISSN/ISBN
1001-0742; 1001-0742
Accession Number
PMID: 26899639
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.jes.2015.10.007 [doi]
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26899639
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A combined process was developed to inhibit the corrosion both in the pipeline of reclaimed water supplies (PRWS) and in downstream recirculating cooling water systems (RCWS) using the reclaimed water as makeup. Hydroxyl carboxylate-based corrosion inhibitors (e.g., gluconate, citrate, tartrate) and zinc sulfate heptahydrate, which provided Zn(2+) as a synergistic corrosion inhibition additive, were added prior to the PRWS when the phosphate (which could be utilized as a corrosion inhibitor) content in the reclaimed water was below 1.7 mg/L, and no additional corrosion inhibitors were required for the downstream RCWS. Satisfactory corrosion inhibition was achieved even if the RCWS was operated under the condition of high numbers of concentration cycles. The corrosion inhibition requirement was also met by the appropriate combination of PO4(3-) and Zn(2+) when the phosphate content in the reclaimed water was more than 1.7 mg/L. The process integrated not only water reclamation and reuse, and the operation of a highly concentrated RCWS, but also the comprehensive utilization of phosphate in reclaimed water and the application of non-phosphorus corrosion inhibitors. The proposed process reduced the operating cost of the PRWS and the RCWS, and lowered the environmental hazard caused by the excessive discharge of phosphate. Furthermore, larger amounts of water resources could be conserved as a result.
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Wang,J., Wang,D., Hou,D.
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20151208
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Author's response to: "Harmful effects form one puff of shisha-pen vapor: methodological and interpretational problems in the risk assessment analysis" 2016 National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherlands.; National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherlands.; National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherla
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Tobacco induced diseases
Periodical, Abbrev.
Tob Induc Dis.
Pub Date Free Form
7-Jul
Volume
14
Issue
Start Page
21
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016-0087-6. eCollection 2016
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LR: 20160710; JID: 101201591; OID: NLM: PMC4936250; 2016 [ecollection]; 2016/04/22 [received]; 2016/06/06 [accepted]; 2016/07/07 [epublish]; epublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
2070-7266; 1617-9625
Accession Number
PMID: 27390574
Language
eng
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Journal Article
DOI
10.1186/s12971-016-0087-6 [doi]
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27390574
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Bos,P.M., Kienhuis,A.S., Talhout,R.
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20160707
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PMC4936250
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A Systematic Review of Effects of Waterpipe Smoking on Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health Outcomes 2016 Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.; Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.; Professor and Schmidt Family Foundation Distinguished Professor,
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Tobacco use insights
Periodical, Abbrev.
Tob Use Insights
Pub Date Free Form
5-Jul
Volume
9
Issue
Start Page
13
Other Pages
28
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LR: 20160713; JID: 101608659; OID: NLM: PMC4934173; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016 [ecollection]; 2016/04/05 [received]; 2016/06/01 [revised]; 2016/06/03 [accepted]; 2016/07/05 [epublish]; epublish
Place of Publication
New Zealand
ISSN/ISBN
1179-173X; 1179-173X
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PMID: 27398028
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eng
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Journal Article; Review
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10.4137/TUI.S39873 [doi]
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27398028
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BACKGROUND: Waterpipe smoking (WPS) is a social custom common in many Middle Eastern, North African, and Asian countries and has become increasingly popular in the US, especially among youth; however, WPS smoking may be increasing in the US adult population as well. There is a common belief among waterpipe (WP) smokers that WPS is less harmful than smoking cigarettes. Thus, this review aims to systematically explore the literature on the effects of WP tobacco smoking with a particular focus on cardiovascular and respiratory health outcomes as well as on oxidative stress, immunity, and cell cycle interference health outcomes. METHODOLOGY: We conducted a systematic review, guided by the criteria of The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, using the following online databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, PMC, and Cochrane Library. Results were summarized qualitatively. RESULTS: Forty studies met the inclusion criteria established for this review. Based on the existing evidence, several cardiovascular and respiratory physiologic health indicators and conditions have been shown to be negatively affected by WPS. In addition to the effects of nicotine and chemical toxicant exposures, WPS was significantly associated with an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and lower pulmonary function test results, as well as a number of health conditions such as lung cancer, alterations in oxidative stress, immunity, and cell cycle interference. CONCLUSION: The current literature provides evidence that WPS is associated with a number of negative health indicators and outcomes. There is need for more research related to WPS and its effects on health so that appropriate campaigns and prevention interventions can be implemented to control the epidemic increase of WPS in the US.
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Haddad,L., Kelly,D.L., Weglicki,L.S., Barnett,T.E., Ferrell,A.V., Ghadban,R.
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Date of Electronic
20160705
PMCID
PMC4934173
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Caused by Water Pipe Smoking: A Case Series 2016 Emergency Department, Medical Centre Haaglanden, The Hague, The Netherlands.
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The Journal of emergency medicine
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Emerg.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
5-Jul
Volume
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LR: 20160711; CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 8412174; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/01/13 [received]; 2016/04/14 [revised]; 2016/05/17 [accepted]; aheadofprint
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ISSN/ISBN
0736-4679; 0736-4679
Accession Number
PMID: 27397765
Language
ENG
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
DOI
S0736-4679(16)30176-7 [pii]
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27397765
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BACKGROUND: Carbon monoxide-related symptoms caused by water pipe smoking may be a frequent occurrence. This might often be overlooked, because patients will not always identify the smoke exposure as the cause of their presenting complaints and may well withhold this information. CASE REPORT: A series of three patients who were 15 to 28 years of age presented to the emergency department with nonspecific symptoms and were found to have carbon monoxide poisoning from water pipe smoking. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS?: This case series might improve recognition of this phenomenon. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause serious problems, yet it could be easily diagnosed and treated. Identifying this condition can expedite treatment and prevent unnecessary diagnostic tests in an attempt to explain its symptoms.
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Elsevier Inc
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Veen,M.
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20160705
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Nicotine exposure induces bronchial epithelial cell apoptosis and senescence via ROS mediated autophagy-impairment 2016 College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI, United States.; College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI, United States.; College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI, United States.; Depart
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Free radical biology & medicine
Periodical, Abbrev.
Free Radic.Biol.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Aug
Volume
97
Issue
Start Page
441
Other Pages
453
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CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 8709159; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/04/05 [received]; 2016/05/30 [revised]; 2016/06/17 [accepted]; 2016/07/06 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1873-4596; 0891-5849
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PMID: 27394171
Language
eng
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Journal Article; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2016.06.017 [doi]
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27394171
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Waterpipe smoking and e-cigarette vaping, the non-combustible sources of inhaled nicotine exposure are increasingly becoming popular and marketed as safer alternative to cigarette smoking. Hence, this study was designed to investigate the impact of inhaled nicotine exposure on disease causing COPD-emphysema mechanisms. For in vitro studies, human bronchial epithelial cells (Beas2b) were treated with waterpipe smoke extract (WPSE, 5%), nicotine (5mM), and/or cysteamine (250muM, an autophagy inducer and anti-oxidant drug), for 6hrs. We observed significantly (p
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Elsevier B.V
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Bodas,M., Van Westphal,C., Carpenter-Thompson,R., K Mohanty,D., Vij,N.
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20160706
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Validation of a simple tool to assess risk of waterpipe tobacco smoking among sixth and seventh graders in Lebanon 2016 Department of Health Promotion and Community Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, PO Box 11-2036, Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London W6 8RH, U
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Journal of public health (Oxford, England)
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Public.Health.(Oxf)
Pub Date Free Form
Jun
Volume
38
Issue
2
Start Page
403
Other Pages
410
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CI: (c) The Author 2015; JID: 101188638; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/04/23 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1741-3850; 1741-3842
Accession Number
PMID: 25911620
Language
eng
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Journal Article; IM
DOI
10.1093/pubmed/fdv048 [doi]
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25911620
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BACKGROUND: Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is highly prevalent in the Eastern Mediterranean region. While studies have identified socio-demographic factors differentiating smokers from non-smokers, validated tools predicting WTS are lacking. METHODS: Over 1000 (n = 1164) sixth and seventh grade students in Lebanon were randomly assigned to a prediction model group and validation model group. In the prediction model group, backward stepwise logistic regression enabled the identification of socio-demographic and psychosocial factors associated with ever and current WTS. This formed risk scores which were tested on the validation model group. RESULTS: The risk score for current WTS was out of four and included reduced religiosity, cigarette use and the perception that WTS was associated with a good time. The risk score for ever WTS was out of seven and included an additional two variables: increased age and the belief that WTS did not cause oral cancer. In the validation model group, the model displayed moderate discrimination [area under the curve: 0.77 (current), 0.68 (ever)], excellent goodness-of-fit (P > 0.05 for both) and optimal sensitivity and specificity of 80.1 and 58.4% (current), and 39.5 and 94.4%, (ever), respectively. CONCLUSIONS: WTS use can be predicted using simple validated tools. These can direct health promotion and legislative interventions.
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. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Faculty of Public Health
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Jawad,M., Afifi,R.A., Mahfoud,Z., Bteddini,D., Haddad,P., Nakkash,R.
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20150423
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