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Level of cigarette consumption and quit behavior in a population of low-intensity smokers--longitudinal results from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) survey in Mexico	2013	Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 800 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29208, United States. swayampa@sc.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addictive Behaviors Periodical, Abbrev. Addict.Behav. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 38 Issue 4 Start Page 1958 Other Pages 1965 Notes LR: 20150219; CI: Copyright (c) 2012; GR: K07 CA139114/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: P01 CA138389/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: P01 CA138389/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 7603486; NIHMS429649; OID: NLM: NIHMS429649; OID: NLM: PMC3579525; 2011 Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1873-6327; 0306-4603 Accession Number PMID: 23380491 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.12.007 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23380491 Abstract BACKGROUND: Mexican smokers are more likely to be non-daily smokers and to consume fewer cigarettes per day than smokers in other countries. Little is known about their quit behaviors. AIM: The aim of this study is to determine factors associated with having made a quit attempt and being successfully quit at 14-month follow-up in a population-based cohort of adult Mexicans who smoke at different levels of intensity. DESIGN: A longitudinal analysis of wave-III and wave-IV (2010) Mexican administration of International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project was conducted. SETTING: This study was conducted in six large urban centers in Mexico PARTICIPANTS: The participants of this study comprised 1206 adults who were current smokers at wave-III and who were followed to wave-IV. MEASUREMENTS: We compared three groups of smokers: non-daily smokers-who did not smoke every day in the past 30 days (n=398), daily light smokers who smoked every day at a rate of 5 cigarettes per day (n=434). Data on smoking behavior, psychosocial characteristics and socio-demographics were collected at baseline and after 14 months. FINDINGS: In multivariate logistic regression predicting having made a quit attempt at follow-up, significant factors included being a non-daily smoker versus a heavy daily smoker (ORadj=1.83, 95% CI: 1.19-2.83), less perceived addiction (ORadj=1.86, 95% CI: 1.20-2.87), greater worry that cigarettes will damage health (ORadj=2.04, 95% CI: 1.16-3.61) and having made a quit attempt in the past year at baseline (ORadj=1.70, 95% CI: 1.23-2.36). In multivariate logistic regression predicting being successfully quit at one-year follow-up, significant factors included being a non-daily smoker versus a heavy daily smoker (ORadj=2.54, 95% CI: 1.37-4.70) and less perceived addiction (not addicted: ORadj=3.26, 95% CI: 1.73-6.14; not much: ORadj=1.95, 95% CI: 1.05-3.62 versus very much). CONCLUSIONS: Mexican adult smokers who are non-daily smokers were more likely than daily heavy smokers to have attempted to quit during follow-up and to succeed in their quit attempt. Future research should determine whether tobacco control policies and programs potentiate this tendency and which interventions are needed to help heavier smokers to quit. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Swayampakala,K., Thrasher,J., Carpenter,M.J., Shigematsu,L.M., Cupertio,A.P., Berg,C.J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20121216 PMCID PMC3579525 Editors
Predictors of quit attempts and successful quit attempts in a nationally representative sample of smokers	2013	Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York State Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032, USA. raffulc@nyspi.columbia.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addictive Behaviors Periodical, Abbrev. Addict.Behav. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 38 Issue 4 Start Page 1920 Other Pages 1923 Notes LR: 20150219; CI: Copyright (c) 2013; GR: CA0133050/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: DA019606/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: DA023200/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: DA023973/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: K02 DA023200/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United S Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1873-6327; 0306-4603 Accession Number PMID: 23380497 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.12.019 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23380497 Abstract Although most current smokers report that they would like to quit, most quit attempts fail suggesting that predictors of quitting attempts may differ from those of successful attempts. We examined sociodemographic and clinical predictors of quit attempts and successful quit attempts in a nationally representative sample of US adults. Data was collected in 2001-2002 (Wave 1) and 2004-2005 (Wave 2). Almost 40% of individuals who had not previously attempted to quit, tried to quit over the next three years; only 4.6% of those who tried had succeeded at the time of the evaluation. Hispanics, Asians, individuals with high income, and those with college education were less likely to attempt to quit, whereas those with daily nicotine use, younger age at first use and most symptoms of dependence were more likely to do so. Having an educational level below high school and older age at first nicotine use were predictors of successful quitting. Despite relatively high rates of quit attempts, rates of success are extremely low, indicating a gap between the public health need of decreasing tobacco use, and existing means to achieve it. Although there is a need to encourage people to quit tobacco, there may be an equally large need to develop more effective interventions that increase the rate of successful quit attempts. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Rafful,C., Garcia-Rodriguez,O., Wang,S., Secades-Villa,R., Martinez-Ortega,J.M., Blanco,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130104 PMCID PMC3578080 Editors
Determination of bisphenol diglycidyl ether residues in canned foodstuffs by high performance liquid chromatography--tandem mass spectrometry	2012	Hubei Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Wuhan 430050, China. zhaoxy@hbciq.gov.cn	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Se pu = Chinese journal of chromatography / Zhongguo hua xue hui Periodical, Abbrev. Se Pu Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 30 Issue 10 Start Page 1002 Other Pages 1007 Notes JID: 9424804; 0 (Benzhydryl Compounds); 0 (Epoxy Compounds); 0 (bisphenol F diglycidyl ether); ppublish Place of Publication China ISSN/ISBN 1000-8713; 1000-8713 Accession Number PMID: 23383486 Language chi SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23383486 Abstract An accurate quantitative determination and confirmative method for bisphenol diglycidyl ether residues, bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE), bisphenol F diglycidyl ether (BFDGE), bisphenol A (2,3-dihydroxypropyl) glycidyl ether (BADGE H2O), bisphenol A bis (2,3-dihydroxypropyl) ether (BADGE x 2H2O), bisphenol A (3-chloro-2-hydroxy propyl) (2,3-dihydroxypropyl) ether (BADGE x H2O x HCl), bisphenol A (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl) glycidyl ether (BADGE x HCl), bisphenol A bis(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl) ether (BADGE x 2HCl), bisphenol F bis (2, 3-dihydroxypropyl) ether (BFDGE x 2H2O), bisphenol F bis (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl) ether (BFDGE x 2HCl) in canned foodstuffs by high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) has been established. The sample was extracted with tert-butylmethyl ether and the extract was cleaned-up and concentrated on a Waters Oasis HLB column. The target compounds were analyzed by HPLC-MS/MS on a C18 column by the gradient elution with methanol and 5 mmol/L ammonium acetate containing 0.1% formic acid in a multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) scan mode. External matrix standard solutions were used for the quantitative determination and the calibration curves showed good linearity in the concentration range of 10.0 -2 000.0 microg/L for the nine target compounds. The limits of quantification of the nine compounds were 10.0 microg/kg (S/N > or = 10). The average recoveries of the nine compounds ranged from 79.6% to 100.9% at the spiked levels of 10.0, 100.0, 1 000.0 microg/kg with the relative standard deviations (RSDs) of 6.3%-12.1%. The method is sensitive, accurate, and suitable for the rapid determination of bisphenol diglycidyl ether residues in canned foodstuffs. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Zhao,X., Fu,X., Wang,P., Li,J., Hu,X. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Influence of delivery strategy on message-processing mechanisms and future adherence to a Dutch computer-tailored smoking cessation intervention	2013	Maastricht University/CAPHRI, Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands. nicola.stanczyk@maastrichtuniversity.nl	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of medical Internet research Periodical, Abbrev. J.Med.Internet Res. Pub Date Free Form 6-Feb Volume 15 Issue 2 Start Page e28 Other Pages Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 100959882; OID: NLM: PMC3636289; 2012/05/02 [received]; 2012/11/16 [accepted]; 2012/07/16 [revised]; epublish Place of Publication Canada ISSN/ISBN 1438-8871; 1438-8871 Accession Number PMID: 23388554 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.2196/jmir.2153 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23388554 Abstract BACKGROUND: Smoking tobacco is one of the most preventable causes of illness and death. Web-based tailored smoking cessation interventions have shown to be effective. Although these interventions have the potential to reach a large number of smokers, they often face high attrition rates, especially among lower educated smokers. A possible reason for the high attrition rates in the latter group is that computer-tailored smoking cessation interventions may not be attractive enough as they are mainly text-based. Video-based messages might be more effective in attracting attention and stimulating comprehension in people with a lower educational level and could therefore reduce attrition rates. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the present study was to investigate whether differences exist in message-processing mechanisms (attention, comprehension, self-reference, appreciation, processing) and future adherence (intention to visit/use the website again, recommend the website to others), according to delivery strategy (video or text based messages) and educational level, to a Dutch computer-tailored smoking cessation program. METHODS: Smokers who were motivated to quit within the following 6 months and who were aged over 16 were included in the program. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two conditions (video/text CT). The sample was stratified into 2 categories: lower and higher educated participants. In total, 139 participants completed the first session of the web-based tailored intervention and were subsequently asked to fill out a questionnaire assessing message-processing mechanisms and future adherence. ANOVAs and regression analyses were conducted to investigate the differences in message-processing mechanisms and future adherence with regard to delivery strategy and education. RESULTS: No interaction effects were found between delivery strategy (video vs text) and educational level on message-processing mechanisms and future adherence. Delivery strategy had no effect on future adherence and processing mechanisms. However, in both groups results indicated that lower educated participants showed higher attention (F(1,138)=3.97; P=.05) and processing levels (F(1,138)=4.58; P=.04). Results revealed also that lower educated participants were more inclined to visit the computer-tailored intervention website again (F(1,138)=4.43; P=.04). CONCLUSIONS: Computer-tailored programs have the potential to positively influence lower educated groups as they might be more involved in the computer-tailored intervention than higher educated smokers. Longitudinal studies with a larger sample are needed to gain more insight into the role of delivery strategy in tailored information and to investigate whether the intention to visit the intervention website again results in the ultimate goal of behavior change. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Netherlands Trial Register (NTR3102). Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Stanczyk,N.E., Crutzen,R., Bolman,C., Muris,J., de Vries,H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130206 PMCID PMC3636289 Editors
A descriptive study of the perceptions and behaviors of waterpipe use by university students in the Western Cape, South Africa	2013	Department of Social Work, University of the Western Cape, Modderdam Road, Bellville, Cape Town 7435, South Africa. nicoletteroman@gmail.com.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco induced diseases Periodical, Abbrev. Tob Induc Dis. Pub Date Free Form 8-Feb Volume 11 Issue 1 Start Page 4 Other Pages 11/4/9625 Notes LR: 20130416; JID: 101201591; OID: NLM: PMC3600009; 2012/10/15 [received]; 2013/02/04 [accepted]; 2013/02/08 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 2070-7266; 1617-9625 Accession Number PMID: 23394683 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1186/1617-9625-11-4 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23394683 Abstract BACKGROUND: Waterpipe smoking started as a cultural phenomenon but has become a social phenomenon. Hookah cafes are an increasingly popular venue for socializing. Studies suggest that waterpipe users perceive smoking the waterpipe as less addictive and harmful than cigarette smoking. The aim of this study was to assess the beliefs, and associated behaviours, regarding the health-risk of smoking the waterpipe. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a sample of first year students at a historically black university in the Western Cape, South Africa. A self-administered questionnaire was constructed from the College Health Behaviour Survey. The final sample was 389 university students, 64% (250) females and 36% (139) males. The sample had a mean age of 22.2 years (SD = 5.04). RESULTS: Waterpipe users perceived the health risks of smoking the waterpipe to be exaggerated (48%) and less addictive (58%) than non-users (13% and 17%, p<.001 additionally="" the="" findings="" confirm="" that="" waterpipe="" smoking="" is="" conducted="" in="" a="" social="" setting="" this="" included="" on="" campus="" family="" home="" at="" party="" friend="" place="" and="" restaurant="" of="" concern="" was="" majority="" users="" smoked="" daily="" basis="" tobacco="" mix="" easily="" available="" most="" common="" self-reported="" reason="" for="" relaxation.="" conclusion:="" as="" with="" previous="" studies="" results="" study="" false="" perception="" not="" health="" risk="" socially="" acceptable.="" raise="" concerns="" an="" awareness="" implications="" children.="" provide="" important="" information="" control="" substance="" abuse="" policies="" south="" africa.="" these="" highlight="" need="" further="" research="" to="" determine="" extent="" other="" universities=""> Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Daniels,K.E., Roman,N.V. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130208 PMCID PMC3600009 Editors
Tobacco use among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders, and mixed-race individuals: 2002-2010	2013	Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, United States. litzy.wu@duke.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Drug and alcohol dependence Periodical, Abbrev. Drug Alcohol Depend. Pub Date Free Form 1-Sep Volume 132 Issue 2-Jan Start Page 87 Other Pages 94 Notes LR: 20150219; CI: Copyright (c) 2013; GR: HHSN271200900499P/PHS HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA019623/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DA019623/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R33 DA027503/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R33DA027503/DA/NIDA NIH H Place of Publication Ireland ISSN/ISBN 1879-0046; 0376-8716 Accession Number PMID: 23394689 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.01.008 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23394689 Abstract BACKGROUND: Non-Hispanic Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders (NHs/PIs), and mixed-race individuals are the fastest growing segments of the US population. We examined prevalences and correlates of tobacco use among these understudied groups. Prevalences among whites were included as a comparison. METHODS: Data were drawn from the 2002-2010 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health. Respondents aged >/=12 years were assessed for current (past-month) use of cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff), and pipe tobacco. Respondents' race/ethnicity, age, sex, household income, government assistance, urbanicity of residence, residential stability, self-rated health, alcohol use, and drug use were examined as correlates. RESULTS: Between 2002 and 2010, there was a decline in the prevalence of cigarette smoking among whites (26.9% in 2002; 24.3% in 2010) and Asian Americans (18.0% in 2002; 11.1% in 2010). Prevalence of pipe tobacco use among mixed-race individuals increased from 0.2% in 2002 to 1.6% in 2010; there was little change in the prevalence of cigar and smokeless tobacco use in these racial/ethnic groups. Adjusted analyses showed that, compared with Asian Americans, mixed-race individuals had greater odds of using four tobacco products, and NHs/PIs had greater odds of using cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco. Regardless of race/ethnicity, male sex was a correlate of use of cigars, smokeless tobacco, and pipe tobacco; alcohol and drug use increased the odds of cigarette and cigar smoking. CONCLUSIONS: These new findings show prevalent tobacco use among NHs/PIs and mixed-race individuals, and highlight the importance of including these populations in future research and reporting. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ireland Ltd Data Source Authors Wu,L.T., Swartz,M.S., Burchett,B., NIDA AAPI Workgroup, Blazer,D.G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130206 PMCID PMC3659196 Editors
Genetic characterisation of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in Escherichia coli isolated from retail chicken products including CTX-M-9 containing isolates: a food safety risk factor	2012	Centre of Studies of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vila Real, Portugal.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full British poultry science Periodical, Abbrev. Br.Poult.Sci. Pub Date Free Form Volume 53 Issue 6 Start Page 747 Other Pages 755 Notes JID: 15740290R; 0 (Escherichia coli Proteins); 0 (beta-Lactams); EC 3.5.2.- (CTX-M-9 protein, E coli); EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-Lactamases); ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1466-1799; 0007-1668 Accession Number PMID: 23398418 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1080/00071668.2012.740554 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23398418 Abstract 1. Bacterial resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics has risen dramatically in Escherichia coli from food animals. In a previous study, 29 randomly selected chicken products, collected in Portugal, were analysed for the presence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs)-producing E. coli; and during this study the genetic characterisation of ESBLs genes was investigated. 2. The presence of genes encoding TEM, OXA, SHV, and CTX-M type beta-lactamases was studied by PCR followed by sequencing. Additionally, other mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, phylogenetic groups and the presence of virulence determinants were evaluated among the isolates. 3. beta-lactamases genes were identified as follows: bla (CTX-M-14) (n = 4), bla (CTX-M-1) (n = 2), bla (CTX-M-9) (n = 4) and bla (TEM-52) (n = 13). Mutations at positions -42, -18, -1, and +58 of ampC promoter region were identified in 4 non-ESBL-producing isolates. The tet(A) or tet(B) genes were identified in all tetracycline-resistant isolates; the aadA gene detected in 8 of 10 streptomycin-resistant isolates; the aac(3)-II gene in all gentamicin-resistant isolates; the cmlA gene in the chloramphenicol-resistant isolate; and sul1 and/or sul2 and/or sul3 genes were found in all trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole-resistant isolates. The intI1 gene was detected in 8 trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole-resistant isolates and the intI2 gene in 4 isolates; one gene cassette arrangements were identified among class 1 integrons (dfrA1 + aadA1) and among the class 2 integrons (dfrA1 + sat2 + aadA1). Among cefotaxime-resistant isolates, 16 belonged to A or B1 phylogenetic groups, while 11 isolates were classified into the D or B2 phylogroups. At least one virulence-associated gene (aer, fimA, or papC) was detected in 74.1% of the cefotaxime-resistant isolates. 4. Because ESBLs-producing bacteria are resistant to a broad range of beta-lactams, infections caused by these organisms complicate therapy and limit treatment options. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Silva,N., Costa,L., Goncalves,A., Sousa,M., Radhouani,H., Brito,F., Igrejas,G., Poeta,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Candidemia by species of the Candida parapsilosis complex in children's hospital: prevalence, biofilm production and antifungal susceptibility	2013	Departamento de Microbiologia, Instituto de Ciencias Biomedicas II, Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP), Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil. lu_ruiz74@hotmail.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Mycopathologia Periodical, Abbrev. Mycopathologia Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 175 Issue 4-Mar Start Page 231 Other Pages 239 Notes LR: 20131029; JID: 7505689; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 0 (DNA, Fungal); 0 (DNA, Ribosomal Spacer); 2012/10/05 [received]; 2013/01/15 [accepted]; 2013/02/13 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1573-0832; 0301-486X Accession Number PMID: 23404576 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1007/s11046-013-9616-5 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23404576 Abstract Opportunistic infections are an increasingly common problem in hospitals, and the yeast Candida parapsilosis has emerged as an important nosocomial pathogen. The aims of this study were to determine and compare (i) the prevalence rate among C. parapsilosis complex organisms isolated from blood in a public children's hospital in Sao Paulo state, (ii) the ability of the complex C. parapsilosis species identified to produce biofilm and (iii) the antifungal susceptibility profiles. Forty-nine (49) specimens of isolated blood yeast were analyzed, previously identified as C. parapsilosis by conventional methods. After the molecular analysis, the isolates were characterized as C. parapsilosis sensu stricto (83.7 %), C. orthopsilosis (10.2 %) and C. metapsilosis (6.1 %). All species were able to form biofilm. The species with the highest biofilm production was C. parapsilosis sensu stricto, followed by C. orthopsilosis and further by C. metapsilosis. All of the strains have demonstrated similar susceptibility to fluconazole, caspofungin, voriconazole, cetoconazole and 5-flucytosine. Only one strain of C. parapsilosis was resistant to amphotericin B. Regarding itraconazole, 66.6 and 43.9 % isolates of C. metapsilosis and C. parapsilosis, respectively, have demonstrated to be susceptible dose-dependent, with one isolate of the latter species resistant to the drug. Candida parapsilosis sensu stricto has demonstrated to be the less susceptible, mainly to amphotericin B, caspofungin and "azoles" such as fluconazole. Therefore, C. metapsilosis and C. orthopsilosis are still involved in a restricted number of infections, but these data have become essential for there are very few studies of these species in Latin America. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Ruiz,L.S., Khouri,S., Hahn,R.C., da Silva,E.G., de Oliveira,V.K., Gandra,R.F., Paula,C.R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130213 PMCID Editors
Assessment of risk for asthma initiation and cancer and heart disease deaths among patrons and servers due to secondhand smoke exposure in restaurants and bars	2014	Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA.; Center for Energy and Environment, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.; Department of Indoor Environment, Lawrence Berkeley National Labor	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 23 Issue 4 Start Page 332 Other Pages 338 Notes LR: 20150219; 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.; JID: 9209612; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Po Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 23407112 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2012-050831 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23407112 Abstract BACKGROUND: Despite efforts to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), only 5% of the world's population enjoy smoke-free restaurants and bars. METHODS: Lifetime excess risk (LER) of cancer death, ischaemic heart disease (IHD) death and asthma initiation among non-smoking restaurant and bar servers and patrons in Minnesota and the US were estimated using weighted field measurements of SHS constituents in Minnesota, existing data on tobacco use and multiple dose-response models. RESULTS: A continuous approach estimated a LER of lung cancer death (LCD) of 18 x 10(-6)(95% CI 13 to 23 x 10(-6)) for patrons visiting only designated non-smoking sections, 80 x 10(-6)(95% CI 66 to 95 x 10(-6)) for patrons visiting only smoking venues/sections and 802 x 10(-6)(95% CI 658 to 936 x 10(-6)) for servers in smoking-permitted venues. An attributable-risk (exposed/non-exposed) approach estimated a similar LER of LCD, a LER of IHD death about 10(-2) for non-smokers with average SHS exposure from all sources and a LER of asthma initiation about 5% for servers with SHS exposure at work only. These risks correspond to 214 LCDs and 3001 IHD deaths among the general non-smoking population and 1420 new asthma cases among non-smoking servers in the US each year due to SHS exposure in restaurants and bars alone. CONCLUSIONS: Health risks for patrons and servers from SHS exposure in restaurants and bars alone are well above the acceptable level. Restaurants and bars should be a priority for governments' effort to create smoke-free environments and should not be exempt from smoking bans. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Liu,R., Bohac,D.L., Gundel,L.A., Hewett,M.J., Apte,M.G., Hammond,S.K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130213 PMCID PMC4078683 Editors
What are Predictive Factors for Developing of Barrett's Esophagus in Patients with Gerd-our Experience	2011	Internal Clinic, Service of Gastrohepatology, University clinical center of Prishtina, Republic of Kosova.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Acta informatica medica : AIM : journal of the Society for Medical Informatics of Bosnia & Herzegovina : casopis Drustva za medicinsku informatiku BiH Periodical, Abbrev. Acta Inform.Med. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 19 Issue 3 Start Page 146 Other Pages 148 Notes LR: 20150901; JID: 101147064; OID: NLM: PMC3570943; OTO: NOTNLM; 2011/06/24 [received]; 2011/09/04 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication Bosnia and Herzegovina ISSN/ISBN 0353-8109; 0353-8109 Accession Number PMID: 23407541 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.5455/aim.2011.19.146-148 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23407541 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a condition in which the normal squamous epithelium of the esophagus is replaced with metaplastic intestinal-type epithelium. This epithelium can progress sequentially from metaplasia to low-grade dysplasia, then to high-grade dysplasia and finally to invasive adenocarcinoma. Many factors that appear to be risk factors for the presence of BE include obesity, the presence of hiatal hernia, and interestingly, the absence of Helicobacter pylori infection. THE AIM: The aim of this study was to determine the predictive factors for progression of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to BE. METHODS: 42 patients with endoscopically diagnosed and histopathologically verified BE were included in this prospective study. We analysed predictive factors such as: age, sex, obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking, reflux symptom duration in this patients, prevalence of short and long segment of BE, and the presence of hiatal hernia. After endoscopic examination of these patients, the presence of BE was verified with histopathological examination and finally, infection with H. pylori was determined. RESULTS: Among 42 subjects, 25 (59%) were males and 17 (41%) were females, with mean age of 52.8+/-3.28 years. Obesity was present in 24 of 42 patients (57%). 27 of 42 patients (64%) were smokers. Symptom duration in this patients was approximately 9.4 years. From total number of patients, 52% were with SSBE and 48% patients were with LSBE. Hiatal hernia was present in 64% of patients, of which 66% were with LSBE and 34% with SSBE. In these patients, prevalence of infection with H. pylori was present in 12% of cases, 9.5% in patients with SSBE and 2.5% in patients with LSBE. CONCLUSIONS: The important risk factors for appearance of BE in GERD patients were male sex, middle age, smooking and alcohol consumption. Obesity is an important factor for development of BE. Most of patients with BE also had hiatal hernia, in majority of cases these were patients with LSBE. The prevalence of infection with H. Pylori in patients with BE was lower and this may predict a protective role of this microorganism. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Gashi,Z., Ivkovski,L., Shabani,R., Haziri,A., Juniku-Shkololli,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC3570943 Editors

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