Search results for "E-cigarettes"
Smartphone apps compared for smoking cessation
Patients using a smartphone application for smoking cessation based on coping skills had a nearly 1.5 times higher odds of quitting smoking compared with those who used an app that teaches avoiding triggers for smoking.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/29/5.htm
29 Sep 2020
E-cigarette use associated with increased risk for respiratory conditions
Former use and current use of e-cigarettes were associated with an increased risk for major respiratory conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema, compared with no prior use, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/17/5.htm
17 Nov 2020
Helping more patients quit smoking
Asking patients about smoking and advising them to quit is not enough to set them up for success.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/helping-more-patients-quit-smoking.htm
1 Jun 2022
Cardiology societies update guideline on management of chronic coronary disease
The guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology emphasizes coordinating care between cardiovascular and primary care professionals and prioritizing symptom relief and quality of life, among other recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/01/2.htm
1 Aug 2023
Promoting second quit attempts right after relapse may improve rates of smoking abstinence
A randomized trial found that patients who wanted to quit smoking but relapsed after a first attempt were more likely to succeed if their primary care physicians encouraged them to try quitting again immediately.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/06/1.htm
6 Feb 2024