February 14, 2013
An international investigation has found that cumulative smoking history appears to be an independent risk factor for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer recurrence and progression. When compared with current smoking, cessation of more than 10 years before treatment was shown to decrease the risk of disease recurrence.…
January 17, 2013
Data from the CDC indicate that there has been no statistically significant change in the prevalence of adult smoking between 2010 (19.3%) and 2011 (19.0%). However, the proportion of those who smoked 30 or more cigarettes per day declined from 12.6% in 2005 to 9.1% in 2011.…
October 22, 2012
Heavy concentrations of secondhand smoke, such as those found in smoke-filled bars and cars, can lead to airway restriction for bystanders within minutes of exposure. The study, presented at CHEST 2012, the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians, showed that after 20 minutes of exposure to highly concentrated secondhand smoke, participants experienced near immediate physiologic changes, including airway resistance and impedance.…
August 23, 2012
Middle-aged male smokers appear to experience declines in global cognition and executive function more quickly than never smokers, according to European research. Cognitive decline in long-term ex-smokers was similar to that seen in never smokers. Smoking status was not associated with cognition among women.…
March 13, 2012
Approximately 24 million Americans have airway obstruction that is suggestive of COPD. With close to 125,000 annual deaths attributed to the disease, COPD now ranks as the third leading cause of death in the United States. Despite the disease’s wide scope, about 50% of patients are undiagnosed, largely because it’s underrecognized by the public.…
February 8, 2011
December 21, 2010
The American Heart Association held its 2010 Scientific Sessions from November 13 to 17 in Chicago. The features below highlight some of the news emerging from the meeting.…
December 9, 2010
The Infectious Diseases Society of America, or IDSA, held its 2010 annual meeting from October 21 to 24 in Vancouver. The features below highlight some of the news emerging from the meeting.…
September 8, 2010
Smoking rates in the United States continue to stay at about 1 in 5 adults, according to health officials on Tuesday. Although smoking rates in this country have fallen dramatically since the 1960s, the decline has plateaued over the past few years.…
