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| Social Vulnerability and Ebola Virus Disease in Rural Liberia | 2015 | Center for Forest Disturbance Science, U.S. Forest Service, Athens, Georgia, United States of America.; Center for Forest Disturbance Science, U.S. Forest Service, Athens, Georgia, United States of America.; Center for Bottomland Hardwoods Research, U.S. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
PloS one
Periodical, Abbrev.
PLoS One
Pub Date Free Form
1-Sep
Volume
10
Issue
9
Start Page
e0137208
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Notes
LR: 20150911; JID: 101285081; OID: NLM: PMC4556488; 2015 [ecollection]; 2015/02/06 [received]; 2015/08/14 [accepted]; 2015/09/01 [epublish]; epublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1932-6203; 1932-6203
Accession Number
PMID: 26325519
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; IM
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0137208 [doi]
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PMID
26325519
Abstract
The Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic that has stricken thousands of people in the three West African countries of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea highlights the lack of adaptive capacity in post-conflict countries. The scarcity of health services in particular renders these populations vulnerable to multiple interacting stressors including food insecurity, climate change, and the cascading effects of disease epidemics such as EVD. However, the spatial distribution of vulnerable rural populations and the individual stressors contributing to their vulnerability are unknown. We developed a Social Vulnerability Classification using census indicators and mapped it at the district scale for Liberia. According to the Classification, we estimate that districts having the highest social vulnerability lie in the north and west of Liberia in Lofa, Bong, Grand Cape Mount, and Bomi Counties. Three of these counties together with the capital Monrovia and surrounding Montserrado and Margibi counties experienced the highest levels of EVD infections in Liberia. Vulnerability has multiple dimensions and a classification developed from multiple variables provides a more holistic view of vulnerability than single indicators such as food insecurity or scarcity of health care facilities. Few rural Liberians are food secure and many cannot reach a medical clinic in
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Stanturf,J.A., Goodrick,S.L., Warren,M.L.,Jr, Charnley,S., Stegall,C.M.
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Date of Electronic
20150901
PMCID
PMC4556488
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| Change in indoor particle levels after a smoking ban in Minnesota bars and restaurants | 2010 | Center for Energy and Environment, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. dbohac@mncee.org | Read more... |
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Journal Article
Periodical, Full
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Prev.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Dec
Volume
39
Issue
6 Suppl 1
Start Page
S3
Other Pages
9
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CI: Copyright (c) 2010; JID: 8704773; 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 2010/04/19 [received]; 2010/08/13 [revised]; 2010/09/09 [accepted]; ppublish
Place of Publication
Netherlands
ISSN/ISBN
1873-2607; 0749-3797
Accession Number
PMID: 21074674
Language
eng
SubFile
Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.amepre.2010.09.012 [doi]
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PMID
21074674
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Smoking bans in bars and restaurants have been shown to improve worker health and reduce hospital admissions for acute myocardial infarction. Several studies have also reported improved indoor air quality, although these studies generally used single visits before and after a ban for a convenience sample of venues. PURPOSE: The primary objective of this study was to provide detailed time-of-day and day-of-week secondhand smoke-exposure data for representative bars and restaurants in Minnesota. METHODS: This study improved on previous approaches by using a statistically representative sample of three venue types (drinking places, limited-service restaurants, and full-service restaurants), conducting repeat visits to the same venue prior to the ban, and matching the day of week and time of day for the before- and after-ban monitoring. The repeat visits included laser photometer fine particulate (PM(2).(5)) concentration measurements, lit cigarette counts, and customer counts for 19 drinking places, eight limited-service restaurants, and 35 full-service restaurants in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. The more rigorous design of this study provides improved confidence in the findings and reduces the likelihood of systematic bias. RESULTS: The median reduction in PM(2).(5) was greater than 95% for all three venue types. Examination of data from repeated visits shows that making only one pre-ban visit to each venue would greatly increase the range of computed percentage reductions and lower the statistical power of pre-post tests. Variations in PM(2).(5) concentrations were found based on time of day and day of week when monitoring occurred. CONCLUSIONS: These comprehensive measurements confirm that smoking bans provide significant reductions in SHS constituents, protecting customers and workers from PM(2).(5) in bars and restaurants.
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Air Pollution, Indoor/analysis/legislation & jurisprudence/prevention & control, Humans, Minnesota, Particulate Matter/analysis, Restaurants/classification/legislation & jurisprudence/statistics & numerical data, Sampling Studies, Smoking/legislation & jurisprudence/prevention & control, Tobacco Smoke Pollution/legislation & jurisprudence/prevention & control
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American Journal of Preventive Medicine
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Bohac,D. L., Hewett,M. J., Kapphahn,K. I., Grimsrud,D. T., Apte,M. G., Gundel,L. A.
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| Opioid antagonists for smoking cessation | 2013 | Center for Education in Family & Community Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA. spdavid@stanford.edu. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews
Periodical, Abbrev.
Cochrane Database Syst.Rev.
Pub Date Free Form
6-Jun
Volume
(6):CD003086. doi
Issue
6
Start Page
CD003086
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LR: 20160602; GR: P50 DA009253/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: P50 DA009253/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 MH083684/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 MH083684/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States; JID: 100909747; 0 (Narcotic Antagonists); 36B82AM
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1469-493X; 1361-6137
Accession Number
PMID: 23744347
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; IM
DOI
10.1002/14651858.CD003086.pub3 [doi]
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PMID
23744347
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BACKGROUND: The reinforcing properties of nicotine may be mediated through release of various neurotransmitters both centrally and systemically. People who smoke report positive effects such as pleasure, arousal, and relaxation as well as relief of negative affect, tension, and anxiety. Opioid (narcotic) antagonists are of particular interest to investigators as potential agents to attenuate the rewarding effects of cigarette smoking. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy of opioid antagonists in promoting long-term smoking cessation. The drugs include naloxone and the longer-acting opioid antagonist naltrexone. SEARCH METHODS: We searched the Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group Specialised Register for trials of naloxone, naltrexone and other opioid antagonists and conducted an additional search of MEDLINE using 'Narcotic antagonists' and smoking terms in April 2013. We also contacted investigators, when possible, for information on unpublished studies. SELECTION CRITERIA: We considered randomised controlled trials comparing opioid antagonists to placebo or an alternative therapeutic control for smoking cessation. We included in the meta-analysis only those trials which reported data on abstinence for a minimum of six months. We also reviewed, for descriptive purposes, results from short-term laboratory-based studies of opioid antagonists designed to evaluate psycho-biological mediating variables associated with nicotine dependence. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: We extracted data in duplicate on the study population, the nature of the drug therapy, the outcome measures, method of randomisation, and completeness of follow-up. The main outcome measure was abstinence from smoking after at least six months follow-up in patients smoking at baseline. Abstinence at end of treatment was a secondary outcome. We extracted cotinine- or carbon monoxide-verified abstinence where available. Where appropriate, we performed meta-analysis, pooling risk ratios using a Mantel-Haenszel fixed-effect model. MAIN RESULTS: Eight trials of naltrexone met inclusion criteria for meta-analysis of long-term cessation. One trial used a factorial design so five trials compared naltrexone versus placebo and four trials compared naltrexone plus nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) versus placebo plus NRT. Results from 250 participants in one long-term trial remain unpublished. No significant difference was detected between naltrexone and placebo (risk ratio (RR) 1.00; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.66 to 1.51, 445 participants), or between naltrexone and placebo as an adjunct to NRT (RR 0.95; 95% CI 0.70 to 1.30, 768 participants). The estimate was similar when all eight trials were pooled (RR 0.97; 95% CI 0.76 to 1.24, 1213 participants). In a secondary analysis of abstinence at end of treatment, there was also no evidence of any early treatment effect, (RR 1.03; 95% CI 0.88 to 1.22, 1213 participants). No trials of naloxone or buprenorphine reported abstinence outcomes. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: Based on data from eight trials and over 1200 individuals, there was no evidence of an effect of naltrexone alone or as an adjunct to NRT on long-term smoking abstinence, with a point estimate strongly suggesting no effect and confidence intervals that make a clinically important effect of treatment unlikely. Although further trials might narrow the confidence intervals they are unlikely to be a good use of resources.
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David,S.P., Lancaster,T., Stead,L.F., Evins,A.E., Prochaska,J.J.
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URL
Date of Electronic
20130606
PMCID
PMC4038652
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| Parental intentions to enroll children in a voluntary expanded newborn screening program | 2016 | Center for Communication Science, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States. Electronic address: rpaquin@rti.org.; Center for P-12 Education, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States.; Center for P-12 Education, RTI | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Social science & medicine (1982)
Periodical, Abbrev.
Soc.Sci.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
29-Jul
Volume
166
Issue
Start Page
17
Other Pages
24
Notes
LR: 20160815; CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 8303205; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/02/25 [received]; 2016/07/16 [revised]; 2016/07/26 [accepted]; aheadofprint
Place of Publication
ISSN/ISBN
1873-5347; 0277-9536
Accession Number
PMID: 27526258
Language
ENG
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
DOI
S0277-9536(16)30397-5 [pii]
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PMID
27526258
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Nearly all babies in the United States are tested at birth for rare, serious, and treatable disorders through mandatory state newborn screening (NBS). Recently, there have been calls for an expanded, voluntary model to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment of a wider range of disorders. We applied the reasoned action framework to examine parental intentions to participate in voluntary expanded screening. METHODS: We recruited a national cohort of recent and expectant parents living in the U.S. who completed a self-administered online survey (N = 1001). Using a mixed-level fractional factorial experiment, we studied parental participation intentions and preferences for timing of consent, cost, consent format, and testing options. RESULTS: We conducted a hierarchical regression analysis assessing parental intentions to participate in voluntary expanded NBS. Attitudes, perceived normative influence, and perceived behavioral control explained substantial variance in intention, with perceived normative influence emerging as the strongest predictor. We found no evidence that the manipulated program features altered mean levels of intention, but timing of parental permission, cost, and permission format moderated the relative importance of reasoned action constructs on intention. CONCLUSION: Program design features may impact the psychological mechanisms underlying parental decision making for voluntary expanded screening. These results have important implications for parent education, outreach, and informed parental permission procedures.
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Elsevier Ltd
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Paquin,R.S., Peay,H.L., Gehtland,L.M., Lewis,M.A., Bailey,D.B.,Jr
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URL
Date of Electronic
20160729
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| Associations of diabetes mellitus, insulin, leptin, and ghrelin with gastroesophageal reflux and Barrett's esophagus | 2013 | Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Electronic address: jhr@umi | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Gastroenterology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Gastroenterology
Pub Date Free Form
Dec
Volume
145
Issue
6
Start Page
1237
Other Pages
44.e1-5
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LR: 20150423; CI: Copyright (c) 2013; GR: K24 DK080941/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K24 DK080941/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: P30 DK034933/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DK087708/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DK087708/DK/NI
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1528-0012; 0016-5085
Accession Number
PMID: 23999171
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; AIM; IM
DOI
10.1053/j.gastro.2013.08.052 [doi]
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PMID
23999171
Abstract
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Insulin and leptin have proliferative and anti-apoptotic effects. Ghrelin promotes gastric emptying and secretion of growth hormone and inhibits inflammation. We assessed whether diabetes mellitus and serum levels of insulin, leptin, and ghrelin are associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus. METHODS: We conducted a case-control study in 822 men undergoing colorectal cancer screening who were recruited to also undergo upper endoscopy. We identified 70 with Barrett's esophagus; 80 additional men with Barrett's esophagus were recruited shortly after their clinical diagnoses. Serum levels of insulin, leptin, and ghrelin were assayed in all 104 fasting men with Barrett's esophagus without diabetes and 271 without diabetes or Barrett's esophagus. Logistic regression was used to estimate the effects of diabetes and levels of insulin, leptin, and ghrelin on GERD and Barrett's esophagus. RESULTS: Among men with GERD, diabetes was inversely associated with Barrett's esophagus (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 0.383; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.179-0.821). Among nondiabetics, hyperinsulinemia was positively associated with Barrett's esophagus, but the association was attenuated by adjustment for leptin and ghrelin. Leptin was positively associated with Barrett's esophagus, adjusting for obesity, GERD, and levels of insulin and ghrelin (OR for 3(rd) vs 1(st) tertile = 3.25; 95% CI: 1.29-8.17); this association was stronger in men with GERD (P = .01 for OR heterogeneity). Ghrelin was positively associated with Barrett's esophagus (OR for an increment of 400 pg/mL = 1.39; 95% CI: 1.09-1.76), but inversely associated with GERD (OR for 3(rd) vs 1(st) tertile = 0.364; 95% CI: 0.195-0.680). CONCLUSIONS: Based on a case-control study, leptin was associated with Barrett's esophagus, particularly in men with GERD. Serum insulin level was associated with Barrett's esophagus, but might be mediated by leptin. Serum ghrelin was inversely associated with GERD, as hypothesized, but positively associated with Barrett's esophagus, contrary to our hypothesis. Additional studies are needed in men and women to replicate these findings.
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AGA Institute. Published by Elsevier Inc
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Rubenstein,J.H., Morgenstern,H., McConell,D., Scheiman,J.M., Schoenfeld,P., Appelman,H., McMahon,L.F.,Jr, Kao,J.Y., Metko,V., Zhang,M., Inadomi,J.M.
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URL
Date of Electronic
20130830
PMCID
PMC3914630
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| Association between Helicobacter pylori and Barrett's esophagus, erosive esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux symptoms | 2014 | Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Electronic address: jhr@umi | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
Periodical, Abbrev.
Clin.Gastroenterol.Hepatol.
Pub Date Free Form
Feb
Volume
12
Issue
2
Start Page
239
Other Pages
245
Notes
LR: 20150423; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: K23 DK079291/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K23DK079291/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K24 DK080941/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K24DK080941/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: P30 DK034933/DK/NID
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1542-7714; 1542-3565
Accession Number
PMID: 23988686
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.cgh.2013.08.029 [doi]
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PMID
23988686
Abstract
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Infection with Helicobacter pylori, particularly the cytotoxin-associated gene A (cagA)+ strain, is believed to protect against Barrett's esophagus, but it is not clear if it protects against gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We aimed to determine whether H pylori infection is associated with GERD symptoms, erosive esophagitis, and Barrett's esophagus within the same cohort. METHODS: We analyzed data from a case-control study of 533 men (ages, 50-79 y) who underwent colorectal cancer screening at 2 tertiary medical centers in Michigan between 2008 and 2011 and who also were recruited to undergo upper endoscopy. We assessed 80 additional men found to have Barrett's esophagus during clinically indicated upper-endoscopy examinations. Logistic regression was used to estimate the associations between serum antibodies against H pylori or cagA and GERD symptoms, esophagitis, and Barrett's esophagus, compared with randomly selected men undergoing colorectal cancer screens (n = 177). RESULTS: H pylori infection was associated inversely with Barrett's esophagus (odds ratio [OR], 0.53; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.29-0.97), particularly the cagA+ strain (OR, 0.36; 95% CI, 0.14-0.90). There was a trend toward an inverse association with erosive esophagitis (H pylori OR, 0.63; 95% CI, 0.37-1.08; and cagA+ OR, 0.47; 95% CI, 0.21-1.03). However, GERD symptoms were not associated with H pylori infection (OR, 0.948; 95% CI, 0.548-1.64; and cagA+ OR, 0.967; 95% CI, 0.461-2.03). CONCLUSIONS: Based on a case-control study, infection with H pylori, particularly the cagA+ strain, is associated inversely with Barrett's esophagus. We observed a trend toward an inverse association with esophagitis, but not with GERD symptoms.
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AGA Institute. Published by Elsevier Inc
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Rubenstein,J.H., Inadomi,J.M., Scheiman,J., Schoenfeld,P., Appelman,H., Zhang,M., Metko,V., Kao,J.Y.
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URL
Date of Electronic
20130827
PMCID
PMC3947027
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| Prediction of Barrett's esophagus among men | 2013 | Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA. jhr@umich.edu | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Gastroenterol.
Pub Date Free Form
Mar
Volume
108
Issue
3
Start Page
353
Other Pages
362
Notes
LR: 20150219; GR: K23 DK079291/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K23DK079291/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K24 DK080941/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K24 DK084208/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K24DK080941/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1572-0241; 0002-9270
Accession Number
PMID: 23318485
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1038/ajg.2012.446 [doi]
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PMID
23318485
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Risk factors for Barrett's esophagus include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, age, abdominal obesity, and tobacco use. We aimed to develop a tool using these factors to predict the presence of Barrett's esophagus. METHODS: Male colorectal cancer (CRC) screenees were recruited to undergo upper endoscopy, identifying newly diagnosed cases of Barrett's esophagus. Logistic regression models predicting Barrett's esophagus using GERD symptoms alone and together with abdominal obesity, tobacco use, and age were compared. RESULTS: Barrett's esophagus was found in 70 (8.5%) of 822 CRC screenees. Mutually adjusting for other covariates, Barrett's esophagus was associated with weekly GERD (odds ratio (OR)=2.33, 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.34, 4.05), age (OR per 10 years=1.53, 95% CI=1.05, 2.25), waist-to-hip ratio (OR per 0.10=1.44, 95% CI=0.898, 2.32) and pack-years of cigarette use (OR per 10 pack-years=1.09, 95% CI=1.04, 1.14). A model including those four factors had a greater area under the receiver operating characteristics curve than did a model based on GERD frequency and duration alone (0.72 vs. 0.61, P
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Rubenstein,J.H., Morgenstern,H., Appelman,H., Scheiman,J., Schoenfeld,P., McMahon,L.F.,Jr, Metko,V., Near,E., Kellenberg,J., Kalish,T., Inadomi,J.M.
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URL
Date of Electronic
20130115
PMCID
PMC3903120
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| Waterpipe tobacco smoking: what is the evidence that it supports nicotine/tobacco dependence? | 2015 | Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Center for the Study of Tobacco Products, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.; Department of Psychology, Center for the Study of Tobacco Products, Virginia Commonwealth University, | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Tobacco control
Periodical, Abbrev.
Tob.Control
Pub Date Free Form
Mar
Volume
24 Suppl 1
Issue
Start Page
i44
Other Pages
i53
Notes
LR: 20150618; CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.; GR: P50 DA036105/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: P
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1468-3318; 0964-4563
Accession Number
PMID: 25492935
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; IM
DOI
10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2014-051910 [doi]
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PMID
25492935
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OBJECTIVE: Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) involves passing tobacco smoke through water prior to inhalation, and has spread worldwide. This spread becomes a public health concern if it is associated with tobacco-caused disease and if WTS supports tobacco/nicotine dependence. A growing literature demonstrates that WTS is associated with disability, disease and death. This narrative review examines if WTS supports nicotine/tobacco dependence, and is intended to help guide tobacco control efforts worldwide. DATA SOURCES: PUBMED search using: (("waterpipe" or "narghile" or "arghile" or "shisha" or "goza" or "narkeela" or "hookah" or "hubble bubble")) AND ("dependence" or "addiction"). STUDY SELECTION: Excluded were articles not in English, without original data, and that were not topic-related. Thirty-two articles were included with others identified by inspecting reference lists and other sources. DATA SYNTHESIS: WTS and the delivery of the dependence-producing drug nicotine were examined, and then the extent to which the articles addressed WTS-induced nicotine/dependence explicitly, as well as implicitly with reference to criteria for dependence outlined by the WHO. CONCLUSIONS: WTS supports nicotine/tobacco dependence because it is associated with nicotine delivery, and because some smokers experience withdrawal when they abstain from waterpipe, alter their behaviour in order to access a waterpipe and have difficulty quitting, even when motivated to do so. There is a strong need to support research investigating measurement of WTS-induced tobacco dependence, to inform the public of the risks of WTS, which include dependence, disability, disease and death, and to include WTS in the same public health policies that address tobacco cigarettes.
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Aboaziza,E., Eissenberg,T.
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Date of Electronic
20141209
PMCID
PMC4345797
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| Hookah's new popularity among US college students: a pilot study of the characteristics of hookah smokers and their Facebook displays | 2012 | Center for Child Health Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
BMJ open
Periodical, Abbrev.
BMJ Open
Pub Date Free Form
12-Dec
Volume
2
Issue
6
Start Page
10.1136/bmjopen
Other Pages
2012-001709. Print 2012
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LR: 20160603; GR: R21 AA017936/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101552874; OID: NLM: PMC3533013; 2012 [ppublish]; epublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
2044-6055; 2044-6055
Accession Number
PMID: 23242241
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001709 [doi]
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PMID
23242241
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OBJECTIVES: (1) To confirm the prevalence of hookah use among US college students. (2) To identify substances commonly smoked in hookahs and other substance use characteristics of hookah smokers. (3) Given the powerful influence of Facebook and its potential role in promoting behaviours, to assess the prevalence of hookah references on Facebook profiles. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Two large US universities; www.Facebook.com. PARTICIPANTS: 307 Facebook profiles were coded and 216 of these profile owners completed an online survey. On average, participants were 18.8 years old (SD=0.7), women (54%), Caucasian (70.4%) and approximately half were from each university. OUTCOME MEASURES: Lifetime and frequency of hookah use, substance smoked in hookah, cigarette and marijuana use, hookah references displayed on Facebook. RESULTS: 27.8% of participants endorsed hookah use; there were no significant differences between age, gender, race or university for hookah use. Hookah users reported smoking tobacco (78%), hash (12%) and both tobacco and marijuana/hash (10%) in their hookah. Compared with non-hookah smokers, hookah smokers were more likely to report using cigarettes (OR=3.41, 95%CI=1.2 to 9.64) and marijuana (OR=15.01, 95%CI=6.5 to 34.65). Hookah references were present on 5% of Facebook profiles. CONCLUSIONS: More than one quarter of college students smoke hookah. Most smoke tobacco in their hookah, and hookah smoking is associated with polysubstance use. Hookah may present new risks for nicotine addiction in this population.
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Brockman,L.N., Pumper,M.A., Christakis,D.A., Moreno,M.A.
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URL
Date of Electronic
20121212
PMCID
PMC3533013
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| Hybrid separation and detection device for analysis of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes in complex samples | 2009 | Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Biodesign Institute and Department of Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-5801, USA. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Analytical Chemistry
Periodical, Abbrev.
Anal.Chem.
Pub Date Free Form
1-Nov
Volume
81
Issue
21
Start Page
8930
Other Pages
8935
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LR: 20141207; GR: U01 ES0106064-01/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States; GR: U01 ES016064/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States; GR: U01 ES016064-01/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States; GR: U01 ES016064-02/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States; GR: U01 ES016064-02S1/ES/NIEHS NIH
Place of Publication
United States
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1520-6882; 0003-2700
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PMID: 19780581
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eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM
DOI
10.1021/ac9015769 [doi]
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19780581
Abstract
We present a hybrid system for rapid detection and analysis of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX). The system combines selective and sensitive sensing elements with a fast and miniaturized chromatographic separation method. The sensing elements are an array of microfabricated quartz crystal tuning forks modified with selective molecularly imprinted polymers, and the separation method uses optimized short columns. The high sensitivity and selectivity of the sensing elements together with the help of the separation provides fast detection and analysis of BTEX in real samples containing highly concentrated interfering agents without preconcentration or heating of columns. The low cost, low power consumption, and small size of the hybrid device are particularly suitable for occupational health, industrial safety, and epidemiological applications.
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Air Pollutants/analysis/chemistry, Benzene/analysis, Benzene Derivatives/analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/instrumentation/methods, Molecular Imprinting/methods, Polymers/chemistry, Quartz/chemistry, Toluene/analysis, Xylenes/analysis
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Iglesias,R. A., Tsow,F., Wang,R., Forzani,E. S., Tao,N.
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PMC2782579
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