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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zatil Zahidah Sharani, Nurhuda Ismail, Siti Munira Yasin, Muhamad Rodi Isa, Asmah Razali, Mas Ahmad Sherzkawee, Ahmad Izuanuddin Ismail, Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy
Summary: This study aimed to develop a prognostic scoring tool to predict loss to follow-up (LTFU) among TB patients who smoke, in order to improve successful TB treatment outcomes. Using longitudinal data from the Malaysian Tuberculosis Information System (MyTB) database, a simple prognostic score (T-BACCO SCORE) was constructed. The model exhibited fair discrimination and good calibration, making it a reliable tool to predict the risk of LTFU among TB patients who smoke.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Yu Wang, Zongshuan Duan, Sherry L. Emery, Scott R. Weaver, Shannon R. Self-Brown, David L. Ashley, Jidong Huang
Summary: Significant differences were found in the associations between exposure to the Tips From Former Smokers campaign and quit intentions or attempts between sexual minority and heterosexual smokers. Heterosexual smokers showed stronger reactions to the campaign, with higher odds of quit intentions and attempts, while sexual minority smokers had weaker associations with the campaign.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Najeeb Saud S. Altowiher, Rami Bustami, Ali M. Alwadey, Mansour Alqahtani
Summary: This study examines the impact of tobacco tax implementation on smoking cessation among adult smokers in Saudi Arabia. The results show that taxation had varying effects on smoking, with 40% of participants being influenced. Different strategies were adopted in response to the tax implementation.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alejandra Ellison-Barnes, Hsin-Chieh Yeh, Craig E. Pollack, Gail L. Daumit, Geetanjali Chander, Panagis Galiatsatos, Kimberly A. Gudzune
Summary: This study found that obesity rates increased among current, former, and never smokers from 1976 to 2018, while smoking rates decreased. Over a third of current smokers meet the criteria for obesity and more than half have an elevated waist circumference.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
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Substance Abuse
Bettina B. Hoeppner, Susanne S. Hoeppner, Hannah A. Carlon, Alexandra Abry, Audrey Darville, Damaris J. Rohsenow
Summary: Research suggests that occasional smokers show less interest in quitting smoking compared to daily smokers, with fewer perceived benefits and barriers to cessation.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bradley N. Collins, Stephen J. Lepore, Brian L. Egleston
Summary: This study tested the effectiveness of a multilevel intervention on improving smoking cessation rates and reducing child tobacco smoke exposure among low-income maternal smokers. The results showed significantly higher abstinence rates in the intervention group, but no group difference in child cotinine levels. This intervention model can help address tobacco-related issues in low-income communities.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Li-Yin Lin, Yu-Ning Chien, Yi-Hua Chen, Russell Shean, Chi-Yi Wu, Shih-Chang Huang, Hung-Yi Chiou
Summary: This study found that the use of e-cigarettes did not aid smoking cessation or reduction among adolescent smokers, based on data from a longitudinal study in Taiwan.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Substance Abuse
Jaqueline C. Avila, Carla J. Berg, Jason Robinson, Jasjit S. Ahluwalia
Summary: There is mixed evidence regarding whether older (vs. younger) smokers are more or less likely to quit smoking. This study found that older smokers were more likely to have 12-month cigarette and tobacco abstinence than younger smokers, and the effect of age on abstinence differed by smoking frequency/intensity. Smoking cessation interventions need to be age specific and consider the smoking frequency/intensity of each age group.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marianne Lund, Ingeborg Lund
Summary: This study explores the use of smoking cessation aids and strategies in Norway and their correlation with successful quitting. Snus and web/mobile use were found to be associated with successful quits, while nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) was associated with unsuccessful quitting attempts. Snus was identified as a stand-alone cessation aid.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Fabio R. M. Leite, Rodrigo Lopez, Holger J. Moller, Gustavo G. Nascimento
Summary: This study aimed to describe cytokine profiles in periodontal healing after periodontal therapy in smokers. The results suggest that different smoking trajectories have distinct effects on cytokine expression, which in turn influence periodontal repair.
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
(2023)
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Substance Abuse
Steven S. Fu, Dave Nelson, Tam Do, Diana J. Burgess, Christi A. Patten, Shu-Hong Zhu, Brian C. Martinson
Summary: This pilot study assessed the feasibility of two proactive outreach interventions to connect Vietnamese-speaking participants who smoke to the ASQ. The results showed that both proactive telephone outreach with interactive voice response (PRO-IVR) and proactive telephone outreach with a counselor trained in motivational interviewing (PRO-MI) were successful in promoting the initiation of smoking cessation treatment with the ASQ.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rachel Garg, Amy McQueen, Ebuwa I. Evbuoma-Fike, Matthew W. Kreuter
Summary: Telephone counseling is an effective intervention for smoking cessation, but its effectiveness is less clear among low socioeconomic status (SES) smokers. Future research should directly assess intervention effectiveness in this priority population and evaluate innovative counseling solutions to help low-income smokers quit.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2022)
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Oncology
Juhan Lee, JeeWon Cheong, Merry Jennifer Markham, Jillian Lam, Graham W. Warren, Ramzi G. Salloum
Summary: Cancer survivors were more likely to have attempted to quit tobacco use in the past 12 months and experienced increased negative affect compared to adults without cancer. However, negative affect was found to be a psychological barrier to quit attempts, but a facilitator for tobacco treatment utilization among past-12-month quit attempters.
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Lai Fun Ho, Wai Kwan Ho, Ling Ling Wong, Sze Wan Chiu, Shuk Yu Tang, Chun Ming Wong, Kin San Chan, Chi Lan Lam, Min Chen, Kam Leung Chan, Guohua Lin, Bacon Fung-Leung Ng, Zhi Xiu Lin
Summary: Acupuncture combined with auricular acupressure may be an effective alternative treatment for smoking cessation and reduction of tobacco dependence among Hong Kong smokers, as shown in this study.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Karin A. Kasza, Kathryn C. Edwards, Heather L. Kimmel, Andrew Anesetti-Rothermel, K. Michael Cummings, Raymond S. Niaura, Akshika Sharma, Erin M. Ellis, Rebecca Jackson, Carlos Blanco, Marushka L. Silveira, Dorothy K. Hatsukami, Andrew Hyland
Summary: This study found that daily e-cigarette use was associated with higher chances of smokers discontinuing cigarette smoking, even if they initially had no plans to quit. This suggests that e-cigarettes could be beneficial for smoking cessation among smokers not planning to quit.
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Substance Abuse
Elias M. Klemperer, Janice Y. Bunn, Amanda M. Palmer, Tracy T. Smith, Benjamin A. Toll, K. Michael Cummings, Matthew J. Carpenter
Summary: This study found that quitting electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) is not associated with quitting combustible tobacco products (CTPs) among current smokers, but there is a possible risk of relapse to smoking associated with quitting ENDS among former smokers.
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Neal S. Parikh, Cenai Zhang, Setareh Salehi Omran, Daniel Restifo, Matthew J. Carpenter, Lee Schwamm, Hooman Kamel
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Substance Abuse
Amanda M. Palmer, Alana M. Rojewski, Matthew J. Carpenter, Elias M. Klemperer, Nathaniel L. Baker, Brandon T. Sanford, Benjamin A. Toll
Summary: This study examined the level of interest in e-cigarette cessation among users with different smoking histories and device types. The results showed that 68.21% of users planned to quit vaping, 17.27% attempted to quit in the past year, and 29.28% attempted to quit by cutting back in the past year. Users of cartridge and disposable devices had higher odds of interest in quitting, and individuals with no smoking history had higher odds of attempting to quit.
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Oncology
Steve Power, Kathleen Bickel, Ronald C. Chen, Anne C. Chiang, Liz Garrett-Mayer, Issam Makhoul, Sarah S. Mougalian, Charles L. Shapiro, Robert Siegel, Cardinale Smith, Gabrielle B. Rocque, Mary May Kozlik, Stephanie T. S. Crist, Arif Kamal
Summary: Despite calls for early and widespread completion of advance directives (ADs), studies examining the link between AD completion and outcomes for cancer patients have conflicting findings. This study used the ASCO Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) registry to compare end-of-life (EOL) quality measures and the impact of QOPI certification on patients with and without early AD completion. The study found that QOPI certification is associated with higher rates of early AD completion, but early AD completion is not associated with recognized EOL quality measures. Further research should focus on the timing, frequency, and content of AD discussions to demonstrate their impact on end-of-life care.
JCO ONCOLOGY PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Carmen Guerra, Alice Pressman, Patricia Hurley, Elizabeth Garrett-Mayer, Suanna S. Bruinooge, Alexandra Howson, Melinda Kaltenbaugh, Jen Hanley Williams, Leigh Boehmer, Lea Ann Bernick, Leslie Byatt, Marjory Charlot, Jennie Crews, Lola Fashoyin-Aje, Worta McCaskill-Stevens, Janette Merrill, Greg Nowakowski, Manali I. Patel, Amelie Ramirez, Victoria Zwicker, Randall A. Oyer, Lori J. Pierce
Summary: ASCO and the Association of Community Cancer Centers conducted a pilot study to improve racial and ethnic diversity in cancer clinical trials. The study found that most participating sites were satisfied with the assessment and identified opportunities for improvement and strategies to increase diversity. However, there were challenges in collecting specific data on race and ethnicity.
JCO ONCOLOGY PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Amanda M. Palmer, Matthew J. Carpenter, Alana M. Rojewski, Kayla Haire, Nathaniel L. Baker, Benjamin A. Toll
Summary: This study evaluated the reasons for quitting e-cigarettes and assessed the feasibility and acceptability of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for e-cigarette cessation in treatment-seeking adults. Participants reported seeking treatment due to health concerns, dependence, stigma, and cost. The study found that participants who received NRT had a higher rate of abstinence from vaping compared to the control group.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jamie M. Gajos, Elizabeth S. Hawes, Sofia Mildrum Chana, Sylvie Mrug, Caitlin Wolford-Clevenger, Michael S. Businelle, Matthew J. Carpenter, Karen L. Cropsey
Summary: This study aimed to explore factors that affect nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) adherence among low-income smokers, particularly for women. The study found that negative mood, motivation, and self-efficacy were related to NRT adherence, and these associations varied by gender. Future research should focus on the impact of same-day negative mood, motivation, and self-efficacy on NRT adherence during smoking cessation interventions for low-income smokers.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brandon T. Sanford, Alana M. Rojewski, Amanda M. Palmer, Nathaniel L. Baker, Matthew J. Carpenter, Tracy T. Smith, Benjamin A. Toll
Summary: This study examined the screening rates for E-cigarette use during routine primary care visits and found that the rates were significantly lower than those for tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs. Additionally, it was found that patients who used combustible tobacco or illicit substances, as well as younger patients, were more likely to be screened for E-cigarette use.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Stephanie K. Jones, Anthony J. Alberg, Kristin Wallace, Brett Froeliger, Matthew J. Carpenter, Bethany Wolf
Summary: This study investigated the genetic associations with smoking relapse among female smokers throughout adulthood. The findings revealed specific genetic variations that are associated with the likelihood and proportion of relapse, especially among postmenopausal women.
CANCER PREVENTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Amanda M. Palmer, Matthew J. Carpenter, Nathaniel L. Baker, Brett Froeliger, Madeline G. Foster, Eric L. Garland, Michael E. Saladin, Benjamin A. Toll
Summary: Despite progress, smoking still contributes significantly to disease burden, especially in rural communities. This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of two novel tobacco treatment interventions delivered remotely. Overall, both interventions showed promise in generating interest and engagement among smokers. A brief savoring intervention had effects on smoking, while a retrieval-extinction training did not.
EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
Margaret C. Fahey, Jennifer Dahne, Amy E. Wahlquist, Mathew J. Carpenter
Summary: This study examined the impact of age on the relationship between predictors of quitting smoking and successful cessation. The results showed that age had an interaction with motivation and nicotine dependence in predicting quit attempts. In terms of 6-month cessation, age had an interaction with motivation and a trend with dependence. Older adults had lower success rates compared to younger adults in those with high nicotine dependence, but had higher success rates among those unmotivated to quit.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Pam K. Mangat, Elizabeth Garrett-Mayer, Jacqueline K. Perez, Richard L. Schilsky
Summary: This article explores the conceptual framework of pragmatism in clinical trials using the American Society of Clinical Oncology's pragmatic, non-randomized, phase II, multi-center basket clinical trial, the Targeted Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry Study (NCT02693535), as an example. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of FDA-approved drugs used outside their approved indications by matching them to pre-specified genomic targets in patients with advanced cancer. It also seeks to promote genomic testing and precision medicine education in community cancer centers. The implementation of the study demonstrates that a large, multi-center, precision medicine basket trial can generate clinically useful information with minimal burden to patients and clinical trial sites.
Article
Substance Abuse
Michelle L. Sisson, Andres Azuero, Keith R. Chichester, Matthew J. Carpenter, Michael S. Businelle, Richard C. Shelton, Karen L. Cropsey
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of online opioid overdose and naloxone administration education and the impact of naloxone possession. The results showed that overdose education in online video format was effective. The disparity in naloxone possession across groups indicates barriers to obtaining naloxone. Naloxone possession did not influence risky opioid use or treatment interest.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Jennifer K. Litton, Meredith M. Regan, Lajos Pusztai, Hope S. Rugo, Sara M. Tolaney, Elizabeth Garrett-Mayer, Laleh Amiri-Kordestani, Reva K. Basho, Ana F. Best, Jean-Francois Boileau, Carsten Denkert, Jared C. Foster, Nadia Harbeck, Heather A. Jacene, Tari A. King, Ginny Mason, Ciara C. O'Sullivan, Tatiana M. Prowell, Andrea L. Richardson, Karla A. Sepulveda, Mary Lou Smith, Judy A. Tjoe, Gulisa Turashvili, Wendy A. Woodward, Lynn Pearson Butler, Elena I. Schwartz, Larissa A. Korde
Summary: The STEEP criteria, updated as STEEP 2.0 in 2021, provide standardized definitions for adjuvant breast cancer end points. A working group called NeoSTEEP was established to evaluate and align neoadjuvant breast cancer trial end points.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Margaret C. Fahey, Jennifer Dahne, Brian K. Chen, Tracy T. Smith, Amy E. Wahlquist, Mathew J. Carpenter
Summary: With the adoption of remote methodologies in clinical trials, there is a need to optimize the efficiency of remote enrollment. This study aims to assess sociodemographic factors among those consenting via mail versus technology-based procedures, determine if a small unconditional monetary reward increases subsequent enrollment, and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the reward. Results show that older age, less education, lower income, and female sex predict enrolling via mail. Providing a $5 incentive increases the enrollment rate by 9% and the estimated cost per additional participant enrolled is $59.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE
(2023)