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Critical Care Medicine
Fernando Diaz del Valle, Jonathan K. Zakrajsek, Sung-Joon Min, Patricia B. Koff, Harold W. Bell, Keegan A. Kincaid, Daniel N. Frank, Vijay Ramakrishnan, Moumita Ghosh, William Vandivier
Summary: This study found that airline SHS exposure is strongly associated with worsened respiratory health decades after exposure cessation, but its impact on airflow abnormalities used to diagnose COPD is less clear.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
B. O'Sullivan, P. Scully, R. J. Curtin, B. J. Plant
Summary: The study investigated the prevalence of tobacco consumption among sportspeople in Ireland, revealing a higher smoking rate than other literature reports, with rugby players having a significantly higher prevalence. Some athletes were exposed to second-hand smoke, while only a small percentage were current e-cigarette users.
QJM-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siyu Dai, Chun Ting Au, Michael Ho Ming Chan, Richard Kin Ting Kam, Albert Martin Li, Kate Ching-Ching Chan
Summary: The study revealed that parental knowledge and attitude related to tobacco use and children's ETS exposure are insufficient and in need of improvement. Factors such as parental education level, household income, parental nicotine dependence level, and breastfeeding practice may predict more favorable parental KAP. The weak association between knowledge and practice highlights the need for additional interventions beyond education to reduce ETS exposure in children.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Neus Altet, Irene Latorre, Maria Angeles Jimenez-Fuentes, Antoni Soriano-Arandes, Raquel Villar-Hernandez, Celia Mila, Pablo Rodriguez-Fernandez, Beatriz Muriel-Moreno, Patricia Comella-del-Barrio, Pere Godoy, Joan-Pau Millet, Maria Luiza de Souza-Galvao, Carlos A. Jimenez-Ruiz, Jose Dominguez
Summary: This study found that exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) is associated with an increased risk of tuberculosis (TB) and latent TB infection (LTBI) in children. Furthermore, smoking also affects the accuracy of Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs) and cytokine immune responses.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marta Szukalska, Thurman Allen Merritt, Wiktor Lorenc, Katarzyna Sroczynska, Izabela Miechowicz, Izabela Komorowicz, Jan Mazela, Danuta Baralkiewicz, Ewa Florek
Summary: The study compared the levels of essential and toxic metals in breast milk of smoking women, women exposed to second-hand smoke, and non-smoking women. Exposure to tobacco smoke was found to increase concentrations of heavy metals, potentially disrupting the growth and development of newborns and infants. These findings highlight the importance of educating lactating women about the risks of tobacco smoke exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yuki Kuwabara, Aya Kinjo, Hongja Kim, Ruriko Minobe, Hitoshi Maesato, Susumu Higuchi, Hisashi Yoshimoto, Maki Jike, Yuichiro Otsuka, Osamu Itani, Yoshitaka Kaneita, Hideyuki Kanda, Hideaki Kasuga, Teruna Ito, Yoneatsu Osaki
Summary: This cross-sectional study examines trends in the prevalence of secondhand smoke exposure among Japanese adolescents from 2008 to 2017. The study finds that the prevalence of exposure has decreased but remains high overall. The frequency of secondhand smoke exposure is consistently associated with smoking prevalence, regardless of survey year, location, or pattern of exposure. It suggests that comprehensive tobacco control strategies need to be enhanced in Japan to achieve smoke-free environments for youth protection.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Miia Lehtovirta, Katja Pahkala, Suvi P. Rovio, Costan G. Magnussen, Tomi T. Laitinen, Harri Niinikoski, Hanna Lagstrom, Jorma S. A. Viikari, Tapani Ronnemaa, Antti Jula, Mika Ala-Korpela, Olli T. Raitakari
Summary: This study investigates the associations between passive tobacco smoke exposure and daily smoking with metabolic measures indicative of increased cardio-metabolic risk. The results suggest that both passive and active tobacco smoke exposures during childhood and adolescence are detrimental to cardiovascular health.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Akinkunmi Paul Okekunle, Jeffery Osahon Asowata, Babatunde Adedokun, Onoja Matthew Akpa
Summary: The study revealed that secondhand smoke exposure is associated with dyslipidemia, with higher risk among women and older adults. Primary interventions targeting the reduction of secondhand smoke exposure may help in lowering the odds of dyslipidemia.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy L. Nyman, Saiza Jivani, Amelia Jazwa, Erica Heath, Pamela B. Redmon, Bidisha Sinha, Matthew J. Hayat, Michael P. Eriksen
Summary: The adoption of comprehensive tobacco policies by colleges and universities can lead to a decrease in student tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. However, the effectiveness of these policies may vary depending on the type of tobacco product and the inclusion of tailored messaging, cessation support, and enforcement approaches.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Therese Burkhardt, Max Scherer, Gerhard Scherer, Nikola Pluym, Till Weber, Marike Kolossa-Gehring
Summary: Regulations and legislative amendments in Germany since 2002, focusing on non-smoker protection, have led to a decline in secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) exposure. This study analyzed 510 24-hour urine samples from 1995 to 2019 and found a significant decrease in cotinine and certain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) levels, indicating the impact of smoking bans and regulations. Human biomonitoring is crucial for assessing chemical exposure, evaluating regulatory effectiveness, and informing public health policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Masayuki Teramoto, Hiroyasu Iso, Kenji Wakai, Akiko Tamakoshi
Summary: In this study, secondhand smoke exposure during childhood was associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer mortality in adulthood, but not with the overall cancer risk or risk of other smoking-related cancers.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Abigail S. Friedman, Jon F. Oliver, Susan H. Busch
Summary: The study found that from 2014 to 2018, increased adoption of smoke-free worksite laws in the United States was associated with reductions in both current smoking and recent vaping, as well as increases in smoking cessation. However, adding vaping restrictions to smoke-free worksite laws did not result in a decrease in recent vaping and may have weakened the impact on current smoking among emerging adults aged 18-25.
Article
Psychiatry
Jian-Hui Yang, Esben Strodl, Chuan-An Wu, Xiao-Na Yin, Guo-Min Wen, Deng-Li Sun, Dan-Xia Xian, Jing-Yi Chen, Ying-Jie Chen, Jing Chen, Wei-Qing Chen
Summary: This study found a significant association between children's exposure to environmental tobacco smoke in early life and autistic-like behaviors, especially for those exposed during pregnancy and from birth to one year old. Moreover, the risk of autistic-like behaviors increased with duration of exposure and the average number of cigarettes smoked in the child's immediate environment.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
T. M. Skipina, N. Patel, B. Upadhya, E. Z. Soliman
Summary: This study found an association between secondhand smoke exposure and abnormal P-wave axis, with possible effect modification by ethnicity and obesity.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Kimberly Berger, Michelle Pearl, Marty Kharrazi, Ying Li, Josephine DeGuzman, Jianwen She, Paramjit Behniwal, Kristen Lyall, Gayle Windham
Summary: This study found that smoking or exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy does not increase the risk of having children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is the first study to measure a chemical in the mother's blood during pregnancy to identify exposure to tobacco smoke.
Editorial Material
Substance Abuse
Nefeli A. Taravira, Louis Laurence, Filippos T. Filippidis
Review
Substance Abuse
Christina N. Kyriakos, Mateusz Zygmunt Zatonski, Filippos T. Filippidis
Summary: This systematic review provides insights into the prevalence, correlates, behaviors, and perceptions of flavor capsule cigarettes globally. The study includes a review of 20 studies conducted across eight countries, revealing that capsule cigarette use is highest among younger age groups and females in certain countries. Capsule cigarettes are perceived as having better taste, smoother throat hit, more enjoyable smoking experience, and higher attractiveness compared to non-capsule cigarettes, particularly among susceptible non-smokers and non-daily smokers. The findings highlight the importance of comprehensive tobacco control policies and continued monitoring and research of these products.
Review
Substance Abuse
Christina N. Kyriakos, Mateusz Zygmunt Zatonski, Filippos T. Filippidis
Summary: This systematic review examines the marketing elements of flavour capsule variants (FCVs), which are cigarettes that release flavor when a capsule embedded in the filter is crushed. The findings indicate that FCVs are marketed using a combination of strategies, including product innovation, pricing, promotion, and advertising. The study reveals that FCVs' marketing strategies may be driving their global growth, particularly among young people and in low and middle-income countries.
Article
Substance Abuse
Anthony A. Laverty, Chaorui Raymond Li, Kiara C-M Chang, Christopher Millett, Filippos T. Filippidis
Summary: This study examines the global trends of price differentials between budget and premium cigarettes and their associations with taxation. The results show that the implementation of higher total and specific excise taxes is associated with smaller price differentials. However, there is no statistically significant association between ad valorem taxation and price differentials. This suggests that increasing specific excise taxes can reduce the price differentials and improve health outcomes. The study also finds significant regional variations in price differentials, with the highest differentials in Africa and the lowest in Europe.
Article
Substance Abuse
K. C. Sukriti, Filippos T. Filippidis, Anthony A. Laverty
Summary: This study examined the change in public support for standardized packaging regulations over time in countries with different levels of legislation. The results showed that public support increased in countries that implemented and legislated for standardized packaging, especially among non-smokers. The findings provide reassurance for policymakers and advocates of standardized packaging measures.
Article
Substance Abuse
Nikita B. Rajani, Jule Hoelscher, Anthony A. Laverty, Filippos T. Filippidis
Summary: This study aims to provide an overview of the market share of five transnational tobacco companies (TTCs) globally and understand the current structure of the international tobacco market. The results show that the tobacco market is still dominated by a small number of major companies and has not significantly changed between 2011 and 2020. This raises concerns about the ability of the tobacco industry to resist policy changes.
TOBACCO INDUCED DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christina N. Kyriakos, Pete Driezen, Geoffrey T. Fong, Janet Chung-Hall, Andrew Hyland, Cloe Geboers, Lorraine Craig, Marc C. Willemsen, Filippos T. Filippidis
Summary: This study examined the reasons for continued menthol cigarette use among smokers in the Netherlands after the EU ban. The findings showed that illicit purchasing, use of flavor accessories, and non-menthol replacement brands were the main explanations for post-ban menthol use.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Jennie C. Parnham, Charlotte Vrinten, Marta K. Rado, Alex Bottle, Filippos T. Filippidis, Anthony A. Laverty
Summary: This study examined transitions in and out of nicotine product use among UK youth. Most participants who had never used nicotine products remained non-users, but a small proportion transitioned to e-cigarettes or cigarettes. E-cigarette use was less persistent over time, but a significant proportion transitioned to smoking after 1 year.
LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Konstantinos Giakoumidakis, Athina Patelarou, Anastasia A. Chatziefstratiou, Michail Zografakis-Sfakianakis, Nikolaos V. Fotos, Evridiki Patelarou
Summary: This study developed a new questionnaire called CVP Score to assess how ICU nurses use CVP measurements in their decision-making process. The questionnaire was found to have acceptable construct validity and excellent reliability. The CVP Score is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring how critical care nurses use CVP measurements in their decision-making process.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Evangelia Kartsoni, Nikolaos Bakalis, George Markakis, Michail Zografakis-Sfakianakis, Evridiki Patelarou, Athina Patelarou
Summary: This study aims to explore the psychosocial adaptation of nursing students to the sudden switch to distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through qualitative interviews, it was found that nursing students faced challenges, changes in social interactions, and experienced negative emotions during the process of distance learning. The results of this study contribute to the improvement of distance learning methods.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Charlotte Vrinten, Jennie C. Parnham, Marta K. Rado, Filippos T. Filippidis, Hanna Creese, Nicholas S. Hopkinson, Anthony A. Laverty
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the background patterns of cigarette and e-cigarette use among young people in the UK. The findings showed that approximately one in seven adolescents were classified as "early adopters" of nicotine products, highlighting the importance of implementing effective preventative measures.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Jennie C. Parnham, Charlotte Vrinten, Hazel Cheeseman, Laura Bunce, Nicholas S. Hopkinson, Filippos T. Filippidis, Anthony A. Laverty
Summary: This study found that despite the UK's regulations to restrict youth access to tobacco and nicotine e-cigarettes, there have been no significant changes in adolescents' awareness of and access to these products over the past few years. Therefore, the UK needs to reinforce policies on advertising, promotion, and sale of tobacco and e-cigarettes to deter use among children and adolescents.
Article
Nursing
Anna Pantouvaki, Grigorios Kastanis, Evridiki Patelarou, Kalliopi Alpantaki, Christos Kleisiaris, Michail Zografakis-Sfakianakis
Summary: This study translated and adapted the Mini Sarcopenia Risk Assessment (MSRA) questionnaire into Greek and validated it, demonstrating its reliability as a screening tool for sarcopenia in the older population.
Article
Respiratory System
Marios Spanakis, Petros Ioannou, Sotiris Tzalis, Flora Chouzouri, Evridiki Patelarou, Diamantis P. Kofteridis, Katerina M. Antoniou, Sophia E. Schiza, Athina Patelarou, Nikos Tzanakis
Summary: Patients with respiratory disorders who are hospitalized often face the risks of polypharmacy and drug-drug interactions. A study in Greece found that the prevalence of drug-drug interactions in these patients was significant, particularly in cases involving medications for cardiovascular disorders, respiratory disorders, and diabetes. Pharmacodynamic interactions were the most common, with potential risks for QT-prolongation and modulation of the coagulation process.
ADVANCES IN RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Stefania Schetaki, Evridiki Patelarou, Konstantinos Giakoumidakis, Christos Kleisiaris, Athina Patelarou
Summary: This study aimed to explore the impact of individual qualifications of Greek nurses on their competency toward evidence-based practice (EBP). The results indicated that a Master's degree, writing academic articles, working in a university clinic, and computer skills positively affected nurses' attitudes, knowledge, skills, and utilization of EBP.
