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University of Warwick to conduct research in Pakistan for better diagnosis, treatment of oral cancer

One of the deadliest and most prevalent cancers in the Indo-Pakistan region could be treated more effectively, thanks to a new research project being undertaken at the University of Warwick, in collaboration with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust and the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in Pakistan.

6 Oct 2016

$Severe burns and facial fractures from e-cigarette explosions happen to greater extent than estimated$

Severe burns and facial fractures from e-cigarette explosions happen to greater extent than estimated

In the first six months of 2016, doctors at the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center at UNC Hospitals treated 10 inpatients with severe burns and facial fractures from e-cigarette explosions. Almost all of them required surgery, and one patient lost his eye when an e-cigarette exploded while he puffed on it.

6 Oct 2016

Exposure to e-cigarette vapour induces negligible or no oxidative damage to lung epithelial cells

E-cigarette vapour is much less harmful to lung cells than cigarette smoke. Lab tests show that, unlike tobacco smoke, which causes oxidative stress and cell death, e-cigarette vapour does not. Oxidative stress and cell death are driving factors in the development of many smoking-related diseases such as COPD and lung cancer.

5 Oct 2016

Study finds potential for decrease in tobacco use by transgender women who receive hormone therapy

While there has been much concern about the potential harm from transgender medical intervention (hormone therapy), a new study has found that transgender women who receive hormone therapy are more likely to quit or decrease smoking cigarettes as compared to the general population.

5 Oct 2016

Light smokers more likely to give up cigarettes after smoking ban, study finds

A new national study shows for the first time how smoking bans in cities, states and counties led young people living in those areas to give up, or never take up, the use of cigarettes.

5 Oct 2016

Smoking linked to thicker heart walls and worse heart function

Smoking is associated with thicker heart walls and reduction in the heart's pumping ability, two factors associated with increased risk of heart failure, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging.

3 Oct 2016

Researchers suggest need for human studies to examine effects of cannabinoid use during pregnancy

In this new era of legalized marijuana, far too little research has been conducted on the effect of cannabis on the development of human embryos, say researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center who scoured medical literature on the topic and found what they say is worrisome animal research.

30 Sep 2016

FDA recommends consumers to stop using homeopathic teething tablets and gels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using these products and dispose of any in their possession.

30 Sep 2016

FDA approves Medtronic's ‘artificial pancreas’ for type 1 diabetes patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Medtronic's MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system, the first FDA-approved device that is intended to automatically monitor glucose (sugar) and provide appropriate basal insulin doses in people 14 years of age and older with type 1 diabetes.

28 Sep 2016

Tobacco News and Research

University of Warwick to conduct research in Pakistan for better diagnosis, treatment of oral cancer

Severe burns and facial fractures from e-cigarette explosions happen to greater extent than estimated

Exposure to e-cigarette vapour induces negligible or no oxidative damage to lung epithelial cells

Study finds potential for decrease in tobacco use by transgender women who receive hormone therapy

Light smokers more likely to give up cigarettes after smoking ban, study finds

Smoking linked to thicker heart walls and worse heart function

Researchers suggest need for human studies to examine effects of cannabinoid use during pregnancy

FDA recommends consumers to stop using homeopathic teething tablets and gels

FDA approves Medtronic's ‘artificial pancreas’ for type 1 diabetes patients

GACD funds international research projects that aim to prevent, manage chronic lung diseases

New study looks at better ways to treat obesity in rural areas

Global study assesses countries on health-related Sustainable Development Goals

Australia ranked 10th in global health study, but faces challenges in alcohol and childhood obesity

FDA approves new biosimilar for multiple inflammatory diseases

DNA damage caused by smoking may last a lifetime

Texas A&M research shows nicotine could help protect the aging brain

Sarepta Therapeutics wins accelerated approval from FDA for Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug

FDA authorizes marketing of new Aera system to treat patients with chronic ETD symptoms

Short talk with knowledgeable nurse could help smokers quit cigarettes

FDA warns retailers for selling newly regulated tobacco products to minors

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