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October 13, 2021
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VIDEO: Smoking cessation programs see ‘success with repetition’

VIDEO: Smoking cessation programs see ‘success with repetition’

Matthew A. Steliga, MD, spoke with Healio about a presentation on smoking cessation programs for patients being screened for lung cancer given at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer World Conference on Lung Cancer.

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October 13, 2021
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VIDEO: Smoking cessation improves outcomes in lung cancer

VIDEO: Smoking cessation improves outcomes in lung cancer

In this video, Matthew A. Steliga, MD, highlights presentations in tobacco cessation given at this year’s International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer World Conference on Lung Cancer.

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September 17, 2021
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Pfizer expands Chantix recall due to potential impurity-linked cancer risk

Pfizer has voluntarily expanded its recall of Chantix 0.5 mg and 1 mg tablets because of the presence of the nitrosamine N-nitroso-varenicline at or above the FDA interim acceptable intake limit.

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September 03, 2021
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ATS policy highlights recommendations to reduce tobacco use, improve health

ATS policy highlights recommendations to reduce tobacco use, improve health

The American Thoracic Society Tobacco Action Committee released a new policy with recommendations created to reduce tobacco use, and increase research, treatment and tobacco treatment program implementation.

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August 05, 2021
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ED use lower among patients who received care in COPD center of excellence clinics

ED use lower among patients who received care in COPD center of excellence clinics

Patients with COPD who received care in an accredited advanced COPD center of excellence clinic had lower ED use compared with those who received care at another center, researchers reported.

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July 26, 2021
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Study shows survival benefits of smoking cessation after lung cancer diagnosis

Study shows survival benefits of smoking cessation after lung cancer diagnosis

Current smokers with early-stage lung cancer who quit smoking after their diagnosis had improved overall and progression-free survival rates, according to a prospective cohort study.

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June 15, 2021
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Varenicline/naltrexone combination may improve drinking outcomes in heavy-drinking smokers

Varenicline/naltrexone combination may improve drinking outcomes in heavy-drinking smokers

Concomitant targeting of smoking cessation and drinking reduction via pharmacotherapy appeared feasible, according to results of a randomized clinical trial published in American Journal of Psychiatry.

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June 09, 2021
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Many adults with CVD continue to smoke despite risks

Many adults with CVD continue to smoke despite risks

More than one-fourth of adults with CVD use tobacco products and few of them quit over 5 years, researchers reported.

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May 26, 2021
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VIDEO: Wheeze, shortness of breath reported in young e-cigarette users

VIDEO: Wheeze, shortness of breath reported in young e-cigarette users

In this video, Alayna P. Tackett, PhD, discusses new research on respiratory symptoms of e-cigarette use in adolescents and young adults.

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May 20, 2021
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Pre-COVID-19 data show ‘suboptimal’ rates of cancer prevention, early detection in US

Pre-COVID-19 data show ‘suboptimal’ rates of cancer prevention, early detection in US

Despite historic lows in smoking prevalence, rates of cancer prevention and early detection remained suboptimal in the U.S. between 2018 and 2019, according to a study by researchers at American Cancer Society.

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