Serum heavy metals of passive smoker females and its correlation to bone biomarkers and risk of osteoporosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-16186-2
Abstract: Serum total and free calcium reflect the status of the body health and disease. Smoking is risk factor for many diseases as cardiovascular, lung, and cancers. The goal of this work is to evaluate the… read more here.
Keywords: smoker; group; serum; bone ... See more keywords
Tobacco dependence and smoking cessation: The mediating role of smoker and ex-smoker self-concepts.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.106200
Abstract: Tobacco dependence is a complex phenomenon in which physical and psychological components go hand in hand, and it is often considered as one of the major barriers to quit smoking. However, we still need to… read more here.
Keywords: tobacco dependence; dependence; smoker; smoking cessation ... See more keywords
The effect of tobacco use on clinical outcomes in total knee arthroplasty patients
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DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2024.2441633
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Previous research has established that smoking significantly increases the complication rate of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Risk of infection, prosthetic loosening, fractures, wound healing issues, and revisions are increased in smokers, but research… read more here.
Keywords: total knee; knee arthroplasty; clinical outcomes; risk ... See more keywords
Is 'hardcore smoker' a useful term in tobacco control?
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DOI: 10.1111/add.14073
Abstract: There has been interest in recent years in a phenomenon that has been termed the ‘hardcore’ or ‘hardened’ smoker . Studies have been published estimating the prevalence of such smokers in specific populations, and whether… read more here.
Keywords: smoker; hardcore; useful term; smoker useful ... See more keywords
THU0095 CIGARETTE SMOKING AS PREDICTOR OF INADEQUATE RESPONSE TO METHOTREXATE IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITISPATIENTS NAÏVE TO DMARDS
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-eular.7734
Abstract: Background Methotrexate (MTX) is the gold standard as first line treatment in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Identifying predictors of response to MTX should be crucial in the view of a personalized therapy. Objectives To identify prevalence… read more here.
Keywords: rheumatoid; cigarette smoking; smoker; response ... See more keywords
Association of passive and active smoking with self-rated health and life satisfaction in Iranian children and adolescents: the CASPIAN IV study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012694
Abstract: Objective To assess the joint association of passive and active smoking with self-rated health and life satisfaction among Iranian children and adolescents. Methods Using a multistage random cluster sampling method, a representative sample of 14 880… read more here.
Keywords: smoker; rated health; life satisfaction; self rated ... See more keywords
Abstract 4602: Differences in tumor vascular density between smoker and non-smoker cancer patients
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DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.am2023-4602
Abstract: Smoking is among the most significant preventable risk factors associated with cancer and other benign diseases. Cancer development is a multi-step process in which transforming cells gradually gain malignant properties through a series of oncogenic… read more here.
Keywords: smoker; non smoker; smoker non; cancer ... See more keywords
A mixed-methods study of smoking attitudes and behaviors among dual-smoker stroke survivor–caregiver dyads
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DOI: 10.1177/1359105316667797
Abstract: Although cigarette smoking is a major contributor to continued health problems after stroke, the majority of stroke survivors do not quit smoking. This may be due in part to the high rate of smoking among… read more here.
Keywords: caregiver dyads; dual smoker; stroke survivor; smoker ... See more keywords
Associations of cigarette smoking with general and abdominal obesity risks among men in Taiwan
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-21821-5
Abstract: Obesity and smoking are two major public health challenges that both significantly contribute to morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study investigated the associations between smoking behaviors and obesity among men in Taiwan, with a focus… read more here.
Keywords: among men; obesity; men taiwan; abdominal obesity ... See more keywords
Efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors in smokers vs non-smokers: A large real-world retrospective cohort analysis.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2025.43.16_suppl.11065
Abstract: 11065 Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) play a critical role in strengthening the immune response against tumors. Prior literature has shown higher objective response rates of ICIs in lung cancer patients who are smokers vs.… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; analysis; efficacy; smokers non ... See more keywords
Association between dual smoking and dyslipidemia in South Korean adults
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270577
Abstract: Objectives Dyslipidemia increases the risk of serious cardiovascular disease; and conventional cigarette smoking is widely recognized as a risk factor. Thus, as electronic cigarettes were introduced, many smokers utilized them for smoking cessation. However, due… read more here.
Keywords: smoking; smoking dyslipidemia; smoker; status ... See more keywords