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Adverse events observed among adolescent smokers in the study were comparable to those seen in adult studies.

For current non-daily cigarette smokers, there were statistically significant associations with death from lung cancer, oral cancer, circulatory death, cardiovascular death, cerebrovascular death (stroke), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

“Patients must feel that you are empathetic and do not judge them. This is key not only to discussing weight, but to any subject that comes up,” said Dr Windel Stracener, a family practitioner for 22 years.

Benefits of smoking cessation medications decline over the first year.

The researchers analyzed the medical records of 56,851 new users of varenicline.

Studies into the long-term health impact of e-cigarettes – which usually contain nicotine – are limited but of the studies that have been completed, there have been mixed results.

The data showed TNP was significantly more effective vs. no medication assisted quit attempts for males (odds ratio [OR] 1.37, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.83; P=0.03) but not for females (OR 0.96, 95% CI: 0.71, 1.31; P=0.82).

Researchers examined electronic records from one regional poison center for cases of intentional bupropion ingestion between January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2015. Reports that cited IV lipid emulsion administration or death as an outcome were further evaluated.

The researchers believe that based on their findings, e-cigarette smokers may be at increased risk for bladder cancer.

A clinical vignette was presented to care physicians and pulmonary medicine specialists, describing a patient with asthma and ongoing combustible cigarette use who inquired about use of electronic cigarettes as a cessation tool.