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Detection of CTX-M-15, CTX-M-22, and SHV-2 extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) in Escherichia coli fecal-sample isolates from pig farms in China	2009	Bioengineering Research Center for Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Foodborne pathogens and disease Periodical, Abbrev. Foodborne Pathog.Dis. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 6 Issue 3 Start Page 297 Other Pages 304 Notes JID: 101120121; 0 (DNA, Bacterial); 0 (Escherichia coli Proteins); EC 3.5.2.- (beta-lactamase CTX-M-15); EC 3.5.2.- (beta-lactamase SHV-2); EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-Lactamases); EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-lactamase CTX-M-22, E coli); ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1556-7125; 1535-3141 Accession Number PMID: 19272004 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1089/fpd.2008.0164 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19272004 Abstract The aim of the present study was to investigate the antibiotic resistance profiles and the molecular epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli isolates from two production swine operations in Sichuan Province, China, between August 2002 and February 2007. The prevalence of ESBL-producing E. coli increased dramatically from 2.2% to 10.7% during this period. This increase appeared mostly related to dissemination of CTX-M-type ESBLs among E. coli isolates. Of 212 E. coli isolates studied, 14 harbored ESBL genes. Among them, 13 harbored bla(CTX-M-15/22) and one harbored bla(SHV-2). To our knowledge, this is the first study to identify bla(CTX-M-22) from production animals. One isolate in 2002 harbored bla(SHV-2), indicating that ESBL genes have been present in farm animals in China since at least 2002. Molecular characterization and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis of the ESBL-producing isolates suggested that different mechanisms may be involved in the dissemination of the CTX-M genes and revealed that additional resistance determinants for non-beta-lactam antibiotics were carried by plasmids encoding certain ESBL genes. Results of this study provide an example of how ESBL genes, particularly those of CTX-M lineages, are rapidly spreading among E. coli isolates from commercial pig farms in Sichuan province of China. Descriptors Agriculture, Animals, Base Sequence, China, Conjugation, Genetic, DNA, Bacterial/analysis, Drug Resistance, Bacterial, Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field, Escherichia coli/enzymology/genetics/isolation & purification, Escherichia coli Proteins/analysis/genetics, Feces/microbiology, Plasmids/genetics, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Swine/microbiology, beta-Lactam Resistance/genetics, beta-Lactamases/analysis/genetics Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Tian,G. B., Wang,H. N., Zou,L. K., Tang,J. N., Zhao,Y. W., Ye,M. Y., Tang,J. Y., Zhang,Y., Zhang,A. Y., Yang,X., Xu,C. W., Fu,Y. J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Acid-etch interval and shear bond strength of Er,Cr:YSGG laser-prepared enamel and dentin	2010	Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, South Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294-0007, USA. drali@uab.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Lasers in medical science Periodical, Abbrev. Lasers Med.Sci. Pub Date Free Form May Volume 25 Issue 3 Start Page 363 Other Pages 369 Notes LR: 20141120; JID: 8611515; 2008/07/02 [received]; 2009/01/29 [accepted]; 2009/03/14 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1435-604X; 0268-8921 Accession Number PMID: 19288054 Language eng SubFile Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1007/s10103-009-0652-9 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19288054 Abstract The formation of a superficial layer of tiny flakes has been observed on teeth prepared by Erbium lasers. It has been suggested that removing this layer (mechanically or chemically) may increase the bond strength of the resin composite. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of various etching times on bond strength of resin composite to enamel and dentin prepared by Er,Cr:YSGG laser. Sixty previously flattened human molars were irradiated for 10 s by an Er,Cr:YSGG laser. Enamel (E) specimens were etched with 37% H(3)PO(4) for 20, 40 or 60 s and dentin (D) specimens were etched for 15 or 30 s. All specimens were prepared for a standard shear bond strength (SBS) test (1 mm/min). Data were analyzed [ANOVA, Tukey post-hoc, a < 0.05)] and the failure mode was studied under SEM. Mean SBS+/-sd (MPa) for each group was 16.97 +/- 7.77 (E20s), 21.34 +/- 3.55 (E40s), 14.08 +/- 4.77 (E60s), 13.62 +/- 7.28 (D15s) and 13.15 +/- 6.25 (D30s). SBS for E40s was significantly higher than E60s (p = 0.023). No difference was noted between the dentin groups. SEM evaluation showed predominantly cohesive failure. Within the limits of this study, etching time significantly influenced the SBS of composite resin to laser-prepared enamel. SEM showed subsurface cracks, fissures, and deformities leading to predominantly cohesive failure in both enamel and dentin. Descriptors Acid Etching, Dental/methods, Dental Bonding, Dental Enamel/physiology/radiation effects/ultrastructure, Dentin/physiology/radiation effects/ultrastructure, Humans, In Vitro Techniques, Lasers, Solid-State/therapeutic use, Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, Molar/physiology/radiation effects/ultrastructure, Shear Strength Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Obeidi,A., Liu,P. R., Ramp,L. C., Beck,P., Gutknecht,N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090314 PMCID Editors
Novel multiwalled carbon nanotubes-polyaniline composite film coated platinum wire for headspace solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatographic determination of phenolic compounds	2009	Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.	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 1-May Volume 1216 Issue 18 Start Page 3751 Other Pages 3757 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 9318488; 0 (Aniline Compounds); 0 (Nanotubes, Carbon); 0 (Phenols); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 0 (polyaniline); 49DFR088MY (Platinum); 2008/12/19 [received]; 2009/03/03 [revised]; 2009/03/05 [accepted]; 2009/03/13 [aheadofprint]; p Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-3778; 0021-9673 Accession Number PMID: 19306999 Language eng SubFile Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.chroma.2009.03.013 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19306999 Abstract A novel multiwalled carbon nanotubes-polyaniline composite (MWCNTs-PANI) film coated platinum wire was fabricated through electrochemical deposition. The coating was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometry and thermogravimetry. It was found that the coating was porous and had large specific area and adsorption capacity; in the composite MWCNTs and polyaniline interacted with each other and the film kept stable up to 320 degrees C. The as-made fiber was used for the headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) of some phenolic compounds (i.e. 2-chlorophenol, 2,4-dichlorophenol, 2-methylphenol, 3-methylphenol, 2,6-dimethylphenol, 2-nitrophenol), followed by gas chromatographic analysis. The MWCNTs-PANI coating showed better analytical performance than PANI. Under the optimized conditions, the detection limits were 1.89-65.9 ng L(-1), the relative standard deviations (RSDs) were 2.7-6.5% for six successive measurements with single fiber, the RSDs for fiber-to-fiber were 5.2-12.4%, the linear ranges exceeded two magnitudes with correlation coefficient above 0.992. The fiber could be used for more than 250 times without decrease of efficiency. The proposed method was successfully applied to the extraction and determination of phenolic compounds in water sample, and the recoveries were 87.7-111.5% for different analytes. In addition, the fiber also presented advantages of easy preparation and low cost. Therefore, it is a promising SPME fiber. Descriptors Adsorption, Aniline Compounds/chemistry, Chromatography, Gas/methods, Nanotubes, Carbon/chemistry, Phenols/chemistry, Platinum/chemistry, Porosity, Solid Phase Microextraction/economics/instrumentation/methods, Water Pollutants, Chemical/chemistry Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Du,W., Zhao,F., Zeng,B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090313 PMCID Editors
Risk factors for Barrett's esophagus among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: a community clinic-based case-control study	2009	Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Epidemiology Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The American Journal of Gastroenterology Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Gastroenterol. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 104 Issue 4 Start Page 834 Other Pages 842 Notes LR: 20141210; GR: K05 CA124911/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: K05 CA124911/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: K05 CA124911-02/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 CA072866/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 CA072866-04/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1572-0241; 0002-9270 Accession Number PMID: 19319131 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1038/ajg.2009.137 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19319131 Abstract OBJECTIVES: Our aim was to measure the relative risks of Barrett's esophagus (BE) associated with demographic factors, measures of adiposity, and smoking among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). METHODS: Patients newly diagnosed with specialized intestinal metaplasia (SIM) (n=197) were compared with patients with GERD (n=418) in a community clinic-based case-control study. Case subgroups included those with any visible columnar epithelium (VBE) (n=97), and those with a long segment (>or=2 cm) of columnar epithelium (LSBE) (n=54). RESULTS: Risks increased with older age (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) per decade for SIM=1.3, 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.1-1.5; VBE aOR=1.4, CI=1.1-1.6; LSBE aOR=1.5, CI=1.2-1.9), male gender (SIM aOR=1.5, CI=1.1-2.2; VBE aOR=2.7, CI=1.6-4.5; LSBE aOR=3.9, CI=1.9-8.1), and possibly Asian race. Increased risk of BE was observed with high waist-to-hip ratio (WHR, male high: >or=0.9, female high: >or=0.8) (SIM aOR=1.3, CI=0.9-2.1; VBE aOR=1.9, CI=1.0-3.5; LSBE aOR=4.1, CI=1.5-11.4). These associations were independent of body mass index (BMI) for the VBE and LSBE case groups but not for SIM, which was the only case group in which BMI was a significant risk factor. Ever having smoked cigarettes increased risk similarly for all case groups (SIM aOR=1.8, CI=1.2-2.6; VBE aOR=1.6, CI=1.0-2.6; LSBE aOR=2.6, CI=1.3-4.9), although a dose-response relationship was not detected for duration or intensity of smoking. CONCLUSIONS: Older age, male gender, and history of smoking increased risk of SIM and BE among GERD patients independent of other risk factors for BE. Central adiposity was most strongly related to risk of VBE and LSBE. These results may be useful in the development of risk profiles for screening GERD patients. Descriptors Adult, Age Distribution, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Barrett Esophagus/epidemiology/etiology/pathology, Body Mass Index, Confidence Intervals, Female, Gastroesophageal Reflux/complications/epidemiology/pathology, Humans, Intestinal Mucosa/pathology, Male, Middle Aged, Odds Ratio, Precancerous Conditions, Retrospective Studies, Risk Factors, Sex Distribution, Smoking/adverse effects/epidemiology, Washington/epidemiology, Young Adult Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Edelstein,Z. R., Bronner,M. P., Rosen,S. N., Vaughan,T. L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090324 PMCID PMC2714477 Editors
The effect of the duration of the dialysis in hemodialysis patients on dental and periodontal findings	2009	Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey. dtinanc@mynet.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Oral diseases Periodical, Abbrev. Oral Dis. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 15 Issue 5 Start Page 336 Other Pages 341 Notes JID: 9508565; 0 (Hemodialysis Solutions); 2009/03/23 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Denmark ISSN/ISBN 1601-0825; 1354-523X Accession Number PMID: 19320839 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; D DOI 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2009.01530.x [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19320839 Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the dental and periodontal health status of patients on regular hemodialysis (HD) maintenance therapy, and the effect of duration of HD on oral status. STUDY DESIGN: Sixty-eight HD patients and 41 controls were examined. Decayed, Missing or Filled Teeth (DMFT index), plague index (PI), gingival index (GI), Probing pocket depth (PPD) and loss of periodontal attachment (LPA) were examined. RESULTS: Except DMFT index, significant differences were found in the other index values between patients and controls (P < 0.01). Dialysis duration significantly correlated not with DMFT but with the others. Also, DMFT values showed no significant differences between the five HD subgroups. For the PI, GI and PPD values, the first 5-year period revealed no significant variation, whereas the second 5-year period included significant increases. After 10 years, a much more significant increase was observed. The LPA values did not show any significant differences between the HD subgroups, but after 10 years a significant progressive increase can be observed. CONCLUSIONS: The dental and periodontal health is poor in HD patients and becomes worse with time on dialysis. Thus, oral health maintenance is of utmost importance in this patient group. Descriptors Adult, Case-Control Studies, DMF Index, Dental Caries/classification, Dental Plaque Index, Disease Progression, Female, Gingival Hemorrhage/classification, Gingival Recession/classification, Hemodialysis Solutions/chemistry/therapeutic use, Humans, Kidney Failure, Chronic/therapy, Male, Middle Aged, Periodontal Attachment Loss/classification, Periodontal Diseases/classification, Periodontal Index, Periodontal Pocket/classification, Renal Dialysis/instrumentation, Smoking, Time Factors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Cengiz,M. I., Sumer,P., Cengiz,S., Yavuz,U. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090323 PMCID Editors
Secondhand smoke in hospitality venues. Exposure, body burden, economic and health aspects in conjunction with smoking bans	2009	Sachgebiet Umweltmedizin, Bayerisches Landesamt fur Gesundheit und Lebensmittelsicherheit, Oberschleissheim. hermann.fromme@lgl.bayern.de	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany)) Periodical, Abbrev. Gesundheitswesen Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 71 Issue 4 Start Page 242 Other Pages 257 Notes JID: 9204210; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); RF: 134; 2009/03/26 [epublish]; 2009/03/26 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1439-4421; 0941-3790 Accession Number PMID: 19326335 Language ger SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; Review; IM DOI 10.1055/s-0029-1192031 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19326335 Abstract Secondhand smoke was classified by national and international organisations as a known cause of cancer in humans and has many adverse health effects, especially cardiovascular diseases and lung tumours. Global studies have clearly shown that hospitality venues have the highest levels of indoor air pollution containing different substances that are clearly carcinogenic--such as tobacco-related chemicals--compared with other, smoke-free indoor spaces. Data from the human biomonitoring of non-smoking employees in the food service industry confirm this high exposure level. Non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke in these environments are at increased risk for adverse health effects. The consistent protection of non-smokers in public places such as restaurants and bars through a smoking ban results in a significant reduction of the pollutants in the air (mostly > 90%) and clearly reduces the internal body burden for users and employees. Furthermore, health complaints by non-smoking employees are reduced and the higher risk for lung tumours of employees in the food service industry compared with the general population can be effectively reduced as well. According to current standards of knowledge, other measures such as spatial separation of smoking areas or the use of mechanical venting systems do not achieve a comparably high and effective pollutant reduction under field conditions. Studies concerning the economic effects of prohibiting smoking in public places conducted in various countries have shown that beverage-focused gastronomic enterprises experience a short-term down trend but that food-focused gastronomic enterprises do not experience any negative or even positive effects. The positive effects of a ban on smoking in public places on the general population are a decline in cigarette consumption and the reduction of secondhand smoke exposure by non-smokers. Smoking bans in hospitality venues are not necessarily linked with a shift of the tobacco consumption to private rooms and an associated increase of secondhand smoke exposure. A comprehensive smoking ban in public spaces without exemption is therefore an easy and targeted measure for gastronomic enterprises from a health perspective. Descriptors Environmental Exposure/analysis/economics/statistics & numerical data, Internationality, Public Facilities/economics/statistics & numerical data, Tobacco Smoke Pollution/analysis/economics/prevention & control/statistics & numerical data Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Fromme,H., Kuhn,J., Bolte,G. Original/Translated Title Tabakrauch in gastronomischen Einrichtungen. Exposition, innere Belastung, okonomische und gesundheitliche Aspekte im Zusammenhang mit Rauchverboten URL Date of Electronic 20090326 PMCID Editors
Body mass index and Barrett's oesophagus in women	2009	Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Boston University Medical Center, 88 East Concord Street, Room 7721, Boston, MA 02118, USA. brian.jacobson@bmc.org	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Gut Periodical, Abbrev. Gut Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 58 Issue 11 Start Page 1460 Other Pages 1466 Notes LR: 20151119; GR: CA087969/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: CA107412/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: K07 CA107412/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: K07 CA107412-04/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: K08 DK070706/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K08 D Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3288; 0017-5749 Accession Number PMID: 19336423 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; AIM; IM DOI 10.1136/gut.2008.174508 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19336423 Abstract OBJECTIVE: Excess body mass is associated with symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, and cross-sectional studies suggest an association between body mass index (BMI) and Barrett's oesophagus. The present study sought prospectively to examine the influence of BMI and other anthropomorphic measures on the risk for Barrett's oesophagus among women. METHODS: This was a prospective study of 15 861 women who participated in the Nurses' Health Study, without a history of cancer, who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for any reason between 1986 and 2004. The main outcome measures were 261 cases of pathologically confirmed specialised intestinal metaplasia within the oesophagus (Barrett's oesophagus). Self-reported data on weight were collected from biennial questionnaires. Self-reported height was collected in 1976, and self-reported waist and hip circumferences were collected in 1986. RESULTS: Compared with women with a BMI of 20-24.9 kg/m(2), women with a BMI of 25-29.9 had a multivariate OR for Barrett's oesophagus of 0.92 (95% CI 0.66 to 1.27), women with a BMI > or =30 had a multivariate OR of 1.52 (95% CI 1.02 to 2.28) and women with a BMI <20 had a multivariate OR of 0.92 (95% CI 0.65 to 1.31). Results were similar when controlling for symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, and among the entire Nurses' Health Study cohort (n = 93 609) regardless of a history of endoscopy. In contrast, waist-to-hip ratio, waist circumference and height did not appear to be associated with Barrett's oesophagus. CONCLUSIONS: Obese, but not overweight, women appear to be at increased risk for Barrett's oesophagus. Descriptors Adult, Barrett Esophagus/etiology, Body Mass Index, Endoscopy, Digestive System, Female, Gastroesophageal Reflux/complications, Humans, Intestines/pathology, Metaplasia/pathology, Middle Aged, Odds Ratio, Overweight/complications, Precancerous Conditions/etiology, Prospective Studies, Risk Factors, Surveys and Questionnaires, Waist Circumference, Waist-Hip Ratio Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jacobson,B. C., Chan,A. T., Giovannucci,E. L., Fuchs,C. S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090330 PMCID PMC2763036 Editors
Impact of the Spanish smoking law on exposure to secondhand smoke in offices and hospitality venues: before-and-after study	2009	Public Health Agency, Barcelona, Spain. mnebot@aspb.es	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Environmental health perspectives Periodical, Abbrev. Environ.Health Perspect. Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 117 Issue 3 Start Page 344 Other Pages 347 Notes LR: 20141210; JID: 0330411; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); OID: NLM: PMC2661901; OTO: NOTNLM; 2008/06/23 [received]; 2008/09/19 [accepted]; 2008/09/19 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1552-9924; 0091-6765 Accession Number PMID: 19337506 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1289/ehp.11845 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19337506 Abstract BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: A smoking law was passed by the Spanish Parliament in December 2005 and was enforced by 1 January 2006. The law bans smoking in all indoor workplaces but only in some hospitality venues, because owners are allowed to establish a smoking zone (venues>100 m2) or to allow smoking without restrictions (venues<100 m2). The objective of the study is to assess the impact of the Spanish smoking law on exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) in enclosed workplaces, including hospitality venues. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study design is a before-and-after evaluation. We studied workplaces and hospitality venues from eight different regions of Spain. We took repeated samples of vapor-phase nicotine concentration in 398 premises, including private offices (162), public administration offices (90), university premises (43), bars and restaurants (79), and discotheques and pubs (24). RESULTS: In the follow-up period, SHS levels were markedly reduced in indoor offices. The median decrease in nicotine concentration ranged from 60.0% in public premises to 97.4% in private areas. Nicotine concentrations were also markedly reduced in bars and restaurants that became smoke-free (96.7%) and in the no-smoking zones of venues with separate spaces for smokers (88.9%). We found no significant changes in smoking zones or in premises allowing smoking, including discotheques and pubs. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, this study shows the positive impact of the law on reducing SHS in indoor workplaces. However, SHS was substantially reduced only in bars and restaurants that became smoke-free. Most hospitality workers continue to be exposed to very high levels of SHS. Therefore, a 100% smoke-free policy for all hospitality venues is required. Descriptors Humans, Inhalation Exposure/adverse effects/statistics & numerical data, Occupational Exposure/adverse effects/statistics & numerical data, Restaurants, Smoking/legislation & jurisprudence, Spain, Tobacco Smoke Pollution/adverse effects/statistics & numerical data, Workplace, evaluation, hospitality sector, secondhand smoke, smoking law, workplaces Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Nebot,M., Lopez,M. J., Ariza,C., Perez-Rios,M., Fu,M., Schiaffino,A., Munoz,G., Salto,E., Fernandez,E., Spanish Smoking Law Evaluation Group Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20080919 PMCID PMC2661901 Editors
Prevalence and risk factors for overlaps between gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, and irritable bowel syndrome: a population-based study	2009	Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Digestion Periodical, Abbrev. Digestion Pub Date Free Form Volume 79 Issue 3 Start Page 196 Other Pages 201 Notes JID: 0150472; 2009/01/12 [received]; 2009/02/25 [accepted]; 2009/04/03 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Switzerland ISSN/ISBN 1421-9867; 0012-2823 Accession Number PMID: 19342860 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1159/000211715 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19342860 Abstract BACKGROUND/AIMS: People may have symptoms of multiple disorders at the same time. We aimed to determine prevalence and risk factors for overlaps between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in a Korean population. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was performed on 1,688 randomly selected Korean subjects. Data on 1,443 subjects could be analyzed. Dyspepsia and IBS were diagnosed using modified Rome II criteria. RESULTS: The prevalences of GERD, dyspepsia and IBS were 8.5, 9.5 and 9.6%. Overlaps between GERD and dyspepsia, GERD and IBS, and dyspepsia and IBS were observed in 2.3 (95% CI 1.4-3.0), 2.0 (95% CI 1.2-2.6%) and 1.3% (95% CI 0.6-1.8%) of the population. 27 and 24% of GERD subjects suffered from dyspepsia and IBS. 24 and 14% of dyspeptic subjects had GERD and IBS. 21 and 14% of IBS subjects had GERD and dyspepsia. Anxiety was significantly associated with GERD overlap (OR 2.73, 95% CI 1.13-6.57), dyspepsia overlap (OR 3.19, 95% CI 1.33-7.63) and IBS overlap (OR 4.92, 95% CI 2.04-11.84), compared with GERD alone, dyspepsia alone and IBS alone. CONCLUSIONS: Overlaps between GERD, dyspepsia, and IBS are common in the general population. These overlaps occur predominantly in individuals with anxiety. Descriptors Adult, Aged, Cross-Sectional Studies, Dyspepsia/epidemiology, Female, Gastroesophageal Reflux/epidemiology, Humans, Irritable Bowel Syndrome/epidemiology, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Risk Factors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Lee,S. Y., Lee,K. J., Kim,S. J., Cho,S. W. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090403 PMCID Editors
Evaluating the acute effects of oral, non-combustible potential reduced exposure products marketed to smokers	2010	Virginia Commonwealth University, 1112 East Clay Street, Suite B-08, PO Box 980205, Richmond, VA 23298, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 19 Issue 5 Start Page 367 Other Pages 373 Notes LR: 20151119; GR: CA103827/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 CA103827/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9209612; 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); NIHMS334415; OID: NLM: NIHMS334415; OID: Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 19346218 Language eng SubFile Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1136/tc.2008.028993 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19346218 Abstract BACKGROUND: Non-combustible potential reduced exposure products (PREPs; eg, Star Scientific's Ariva; a variety of other smokeless tobacco products) are marketed to reduce the harm associated with smoking. This marketing occurs despite an absence of objective data concerning the toxicant exposure and effects of these PREPs. Methods used to examine combustible PREPs were adapted to assess the acute effects of non-combustible PREPs for smokers. METHODS: 28 overnight abstinent cigarette smokers (17 men, 14 non-white) each completed seven, Latin-squared ordered, approximately 2.5 h laboratory sessions that differed by product administered: Ariva, Marlboro Snus (Philip Morris, USA), Camel Snus (RJ Reynolds, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA), Commit nicotine lozenge (GlaxoSmithKline; 2 mg), own brand cigarettes, Quest cigarettes (Vector Tobacco; delivers very low levels of nicotine) and sham smoking (ie, puffing on an unlit cigarette). In each session, the product was administered twice (separated by 60 min), and plasma nicotine levels, expired air CO and subjective effects were assessed regularly. RESULTS: Non-combustible products delivered less nicotine than own brand cigarettes, did not expose smokers to CO and failed to suppress tobacco abstinence symptoms as effectively as combustible products. CONCLUSIONS: While decreased toxicant exposure is a potential indicator of harm reduction potential, a failure to suppress abstinence symptoms suggests that currently marketed non-combustible PREPs may not be a viable harm reduction strategy for US smokers. This study demonstrates how clinical laboratory methods can be used to evaluate the short-term effects of non-combustible PREPs for smokers. Descriptors Administration, Oral, Adolescent, Adult, Carbon Monoxide/metabolism, Female, Heart Rate/drug effects, Humans, Male, Marketing, Middle Aged, Nicotine/adverse effects/analysis/blood, Smoking/adverse effects, Substance Withdrawal Syndrome, Tobacco Industry, Tobacco Use Disorder/blood/therapy, Tobacco, Smokeless/adverse effects/chemistry, United States, Young Adult Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Cobb,C. O., Weaver,M. F., Eissenberg,T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090402 PMCID PMC3207996 Editors

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