Tag: Smoking Cessation
Global Tobacco Control Treaty Has Reduced Smoking Rates
Countries agreed to implement measures such as tobacco taxes and smoke-free public areas
Most Doctors Recommend FDA-Approved Drugs Before E-Cigs
Two-thirds of PCPs, pulmonologists recommend FDA-approved medications for smokers with asthma
Medicaid Policies Impact Use of Smoking Cessation Medications
Reduction in use with policies that require patients to obtain counseling; use up with increased coverage
New Drug for Alcohol Use Disorder Appears Promising
Smokers may also benefit, results of a clinical trial suggest
For Those With T1D, More Former Smokers in U.S. Than Europe
Smokers with type 1 diabetes have higher glycated hemoglobin, unfavorable lipid profile
More Evidence Paying Smokers to Quit May Work
But cost may be $28,000 to get one additional smoker to succeed long term
Luteal Phase of Menstrual Cycle May Be Key Time to Quit Smoking
Women may find it easier to resist the urge to smoke after ovulation
No Link for Smoking Cessation Meds, Mental Health Issues
Meds like varenicline and bupropion may be safer to use than smokers often realize
Decrease in Prostate CA Mortality Parallels Drop in Smoking
Findings based on data for men aged 35 years and older from California, Kentucky, Maryland, Utah
CDC: Tips Anti-Smoking Ad Campaign Still Having Impact
More than 1.8 million smokers attempted to quit smoking as a result of the 2014 ad campaign
