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ASH Scotland Weekly Bulletin: 30 July 2010
NEWS
Scottish Coalition on Tobacco calls for new robust tobacco control strategy
The Scottish Coalition on Tobacco (SCOT) calls on all of Scotland’s political parties to include a commitment to a new tobacco control strategy for Scotland in their manifestos. Smoke-free legislation review cancelled
Public health minister, Anne Milton, yesterday confirmed that the coalition government has decided to cancel a planned review of England’s smoke-free legislation. Tobacco display ban to be discussed at ministerial meeting
The tobacco display in England will be scrutinised at a ministerial meeting next week. Huge public support for tobacco display and cigarette vending machine bans
A new survey, commissioned by Cancer Research UK, finds 73% of British adults support putting tobacco out of sight in shops, while 77% support a ban on cigarette vending machines. Dentists encouraged to lobby MPs over tobacco display ban
The British Dental Association is urging its members to lobby MPs following reports that the coalition government at Westminster is considering repealing regulations to prohibit tobacco displays. Manchester doctors call for ban on cigarette vending machines
Doctors in Greater Manchester are calling on Health Secretary Andrew Lansley not to scrap legislation to ban cigarette vending machines and tobacco displays. The Taliban and Al Qaeda will profit from cigarette smuggling
Taliban and Al Qaeda terrorists will profit from an increase in cigarette smuggling if the ban on tobacco displays is implemented, senior defence sources say. The article also reports that the National Federation of Retail Newsagents is to launch a legal challenge against the display ban. Second-hand smoke exposure and academic performance
Research in the Journal of Pediatrics studies the association between second-hand smoke (SHS) and academic performance in non-smoking teenagers and finds those exposed to SHS were more likely to report poor academic performance. Smoking and adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with preeclampsia
New research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology finds although smoking lowers the risk of developing preeclampsia, smokers with preeclampsia have an increased risk of pregnancy complications including premature birth, low birth weight and stillbirth. New research on smoking characteristics of e-cigarettes
Research published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research finds that e-cigarettes require stronger suction to smoke than conventional cigarettes. New research on smoking cessation and subgingival bacteria
Patients with chronic gum disease who stopped smoking and underwent nonsurgical periodontal therapy showed lower levels of harmful bacterial pathogens and an increase in health-associated species, research published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology shows. One in three young Scots has high blood pressure
One in three young adults in Scotland has high blood pressure, according to a study by Lloyds Pharmacy.
Uruguay to change legislation following compliant by Philip Morris
Uruguay's government has said it will amend anti-smoking laws following pressure from Philip Morris, leading to accusations of corporate bullying. Convenience stores improving performance on under-age sales
An independent test purchasing company finds more convenience stores are passing test purchases and enforcing age-check policies when cigarettes and alcohol are purchased. Large cigarette haul at Felixstowe
Officers at Felixstowe Port have seized 150,000 Jin Ling cigarettes which smugglers attempted to pass off as insulation materials. Tobacco smuggling in Ireland
More than 127 million illicit cigarettes have been seized in Ireland so far this year, the proportion of counterfeit cigarettes seized has risen from 50% to almost 80%, according to the Revenue Commissioners. Prisoner ordered to pay back money made from smuggling tobacco
A man jailed for six years in 2008 for smuggling 27 million cigarettes and four tons of tobacco has been order to pay back the £370,000 he made from smuggling or stay in prison for another four years. Query about smoking ban
This week’s Liberty Clinic answers a query about how England’s smoking ban became law and why preventing people from setting up a smoking cafe does not contravene the Human Rights Act. UK-wide launch for JTI’s flagship brand
Winston, JTI’s global flagship brand, is being launched across the UK with a reduced cost price and recommended retail price. BAT's profits rise
British American Tobacco yesterday announced a 5% rise in first half profits.
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Stand firm on tobacco legislation [letter]
Betty McBride of the British Heart Foundation writes that now is not the time for the government to heed industry calls to backtrack on the ban on cigarette vending machines and point-of-sale tobacco advertising. PARLIAMENT
The Scottish Parliament is in recess.
RESEARCH

Addiction
Etter, J. F. Smoking and Cloninger's temperament and character inventory.Nicotine.Tob.Res.  16-7-2010.Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20639284

Hong, L. E., Hodgkinson, C. A., Yang, Y., Sampath, H., Ross, T. J.,Buchholz, B., Salmeron, B. J., Srivastava, V., Thaker, G. K., Goldman, D.,and Stein, E. A. A genetically modulated, intrinsic cingulate circuit supports human nicotine addiction. Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.U.S.A 107[30], 13509-13514.
27-7-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20643934

Skurtveit, S., Furu, K., Selmer, R., Handal, M., and Tverdal, A. Nicotine dependence predicts repeated use of prescribed opioids. Prospective population-based cohort study. Ann.Epidemiol.  1-6-2010. Abstract or full text available at:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20627770

Body Weight
Duncan, A. E., Lessov-Schlaggar, C. N., Nelson, E. C., Pergadia, M. L., Madden, P. A., and Heath, A. C. Body mass index and regular smoking in young adult women. Addictive Behaviors . 23-6-2010.
Abstract or full text available at:             http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20634004

Skjelbakken, T., Dahl, I. M., and Lochen, M. L. Changes in body mass index and smoking habits have a different impact on hemoglobin concentration in men and women: a longitudinal follow-up of the Tromso Study, 1994-2002. Gend.Med. 7[3], 230-239. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20638628

Cancer
Buchanan, D. D., Sweet, K., Drini, M., Jenkins, M. A., Win, A. K., English, D. R., Walsh, M. D., Clendenning, M., McKeone, D. M., Walters, R. J., Roberts, A., Pearson, S. A., Pavluk, E., Hopper, J. L., Gattas, M. R., Goldblatt, J., George, J., Suthers, G. K., Phillips, K. D., Woodall, S., Arnold, J., Tucker, K., Muir, A., Field, M., Greening, S., Gallinger, S., Perrier, R., Baron, J. A., Potter, J. D., Haile, R., Frankel, W., de la, Chapelle A., Macrae, F., Rosty, C., Walker, N. I., Parry, S., and Young, J. P. Risk factors for colorectal cancer in patients with multiple serrated polyps: a cross-sectional case series from genetics clinics. PLoS.One. 5[7], e11636. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20661287

Byrne, M. M., Davila, E. P., Zhao, W., Parker, D., Hooper, M. W., Caban-Martinez, A., Dietz, N., Huang, Y., Messiah, A., and Lee, D. J. Cancer screening behaviors among smokers and non-smokers. Cancer Epidemiol.  22-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20655820

Huang, Y., Chang, X., Lee, J., Cho, Y. G., Zhong, X., Park, I. S., Liu, J. W., Califano, J. A., Ratovitski, E. A., Sidransky, D., and Kim, M. S. Cigarette smoke induced promoter methylation of single-strand DNA-binding protein 2 in human esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Int.J.Cancer . 23-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20658532

Ihsan, R., Chattopadhyay, I., Phukan, R., Mishra, A. K., Purkayastha, J., Sharma, J., Zomawia, E., Verma, Y., Mahanta, J., Saxena, S., and Kapur, S. Role of epoxide hydrolase 1 gene polymorphisms in esophageal cancer in a high-risk area in India. J.Gastroenterol.Hepatol. 25[8], 1456-1462. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20659238

Jemal, A., Center, M. M., Desantis, C., and Ward, E. M. Global atterns of cancer incidence and mortality rates and trends. Cancer Epidemiol.Biomarkers Prev.  20-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20647400

Matsumoto, K., Oki, A., Furuta, R., Maeda, H., Yasugi, T., Takatsuka, N., Hirai, Y., Mitsuhashi, A., Fujii, T., Iwasaka, T., Yaegashi, N., Watanabe, Y., Nagai, Y., Kitagawa, T., and Yoshikawa, H. Tobacco smoking and regression of low-grade cervical abnormalities. Cancer Sci.  9-6-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20626752

Onega, T., Goodrich, M., Dietrich, A., and Butterly, L. The influence of smoking, gender, and family history on colorectal adenomas. J.Cancer Epidemiol. 2010, 509347. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20652068

Petti, S. and Scully, C. Determinants of oral cancer at the national level: just a question of smoking and alcohol drinking prevalence? Odontology. 98[2], 144-152. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20652793

van der Aalst, C. M., van den Bergh, K. A., Willemsen, M. C., de Koning, H. J., and van Klaveren, R. J. Lung cancer screening and smoking abstinence: 2 year follow-up data from the Dutch-Belgian randomised controlled lung cancer screening trial. Thorax 65[7], 600-605. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20627916

Weires, M., Bermejo, J. L., Sundquist, J., and Hemminki, K. Clustering of concordant and discordant cancer types in Swedish couples is rare. Eur.J.Cancer . 22-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20655736

Cardiovascular Disorders
Aboyans, V., Le Guyader, A., and Lacroix, P. Letter by Aboyans et al regarding article, "Smoking, clopidogrel, and mortality in patients with established cardiovascular disease". Circulation 122[3], e394. 20-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20644023

Vogiatzis, I., Tsikrika, E., Sachpekidis, V., Pittas, S., and Kotsani, A. Factors affecting smoking resumption after acute coronary syndromes. Hellenic.J.Cardiol. 51[4], 294-300. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20650827

Cognitive Function
Spaeth, A. M., Barnet, R. C., Hunt, P. S., and Burk, J. A. Adolescent nicotine exposure disrupts context conditioning in adulthood in rats. Pharmacol.Biochem.Behav.  22-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20655941

Dental Health
Carrard, V., Haas, A. N., Rados, P. V., Filho, M. S., Oppermann, R. V., Albandar, J. M., and Susin, C. Prevalence and risk indicators of oral mucosal lesions in an urban population from South Brazil. Oral Dis.  23-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20659262

Morger, R., Ramseier, C. A., Rees, T. D., Burgin, W. B., and Bornstein, M. M. Oral mucosal findings related to tobacco use and alcohol consumption: a study on Swiss army recruits involving self-reported and clinical data. Oral Health Prev.Dent. 8[2], 143-151. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20589248

Ozcaka, O., Bicakci, N., Pussinen, P., Sorsa, T., Kose, T., and Buduneli, N. Smoking and matrix metalloproteinases, neutrophil elastase and myeloperoxidase in chronic periodontitis. Oral Dis.  20-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20646231

San Miguel, S. M., Opperman, L. A., Allen, E. P., Zielinski, J., and Svoboda, K. K. Antioxidants counteract nicotine and promote migration via RacGTP in oral fibroblast cells. J.Periodontol.  17-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20636139

Yamano, S., Berley, J. A., Kuo, W. P., Gallucci, G. O., Weber, H. P., and Sukotjo, C. Effects of nicotine on gene expression and osseointegration in rats. Clin.Oral Implants.Res.  7-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20626419

Diabetes
Girman, C. J., Kou, T. D., Cai, B., Alexander, C. M., O'Neill, E. A., Williams-Herman, D. E., and Katz, L. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus have higher risk for acute pancreatitis compared with those without diabetes. Diabetes Obes.Metab 12[9], 766-771. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20649628

Kotani, K., Sakane, N., Miyamoto, M., Yamada, K., and Taniguchi, N. Influence of smoking habits on the GA/HbA1c ratio in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Med.Princ.Pract. 19[5], 415-417. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20639670

Liu, H., Fang, D., Yue, H. F., Deng, H. M., Meng, B. H., Wen, Z. W., and Sun, X. F. [The effect of smoking and smoking cessation on the phosphorylation of IKK-beta in type 2 diabetic rats.]. Zhonghua Nei Ke.Za Zhi. 49[5], 426-428. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20646420

Diseases and conditions
Ahti, T. M., Makivaara, L. A., Luukkaala, T., Hakama, M., and Laurikka, J. O. Lifestyle factors and varicose veins: does cross-sectional design result in underestimate of the risk? Phlebology. 25[4], 201-206. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20656959

Alonso, A., Logroscino, G., and Hernan, M. A. Smoking and the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J.Neurol.Neurosurg.Psychiatry . 16-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20639382

Altamirano, J. and Bataller, R. Cigarette smoking and chronic liver diseases. Gut . 21-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20650922

Cui, Y. H. and Zheng, Y. [Multiplicity analysis on the risk factors of patients with Tourette syndrome to develop the comorbidity of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.]. Zhonghua Er.Ke.Za Zhi. 48[5], 342-345. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20654033

Hansen, B. T., Hagerup-Jenssen, M., Kjaer, S. K., Munk, C., Tryggvadottir, L., Sparen, P., Liaw, K. L., and Nygard, M. Association between smoking and genital warts: longitudinal analysis. Sex Transm.Infect. 86[4], 258-262. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20660589

Jeong, S. H., Park, J. H., Kim, J. N., Park, Y. H., Shin, S. Y., Lee, Y. H., Kye, Y. C., and Son, S. W. Up-regulation of TNF-alpha secretion by cigarette smoke is mediated by Egr-1 in HaCaT human keratinocytes. Exp.Dermatol. 19[8], e206-e212. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20653771

E-cigarettes
Trtchounian, A., Williams, M., and Talbot, P. Conventional and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have different smoking characteristics. Nicotine.Tob.Res.  19-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20644205

Vansickel, A. R., Cobb, C. O., Weaver, M. F., and Eissenberg, T. E. A clinical laboratory model for evaluating the acute effects of electronic "cigarettes": nicotine delivery profile and cardiovascular and subjective effects. Cancer Epidemiol.Biomarkers Prev.  20-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20647410

Economics
Lee, J. M., Chen, M. G., Hwang, T. C., and Yeh, C. Y. Effect of cigarette taxes on the consumption of cigarettes, alcohol, tea and coffee in Taiwan. Public Health . 22-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20655077

Fertility
Nassar, A. H., Abu-Musa, A., Hannoun, A., and Usta, I. M. Nargile smoking and its effect on in vitro fertilization: a critical eye on the available literature. European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology . 20-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20650560

Niu, Z. H., Liu, J. B., Shi, T. Y., Yuan, Y., and Shi, H. J. [Impact of cigarette smoking on human sperm DNA integrity]. Zhonghua Nan.Ke.Xue. 16[4], 300-304. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20626155

Genetics
Charlesworth, J. C., Curran, J. E., Johnson, M. P., Goring, H. H., Dyer, T. D., Diego, V. P., Kent, J. W., Jr., Mahaney, M. C., Almasy, L., Maccluer, J. W., Moses, E. K., and Blangero, J. Transcriptomic epidemiology of smoking: the effect of smoking on gene expression in lymphocytes. BMC.Med.Genomics 3[1], 29. 15-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20633249

Zhang, H., Kranzler, H. R., Poling, J., and Gelernter, J. Variation in the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor gene cluster CHRNA5-CHRNA3-CHRNB4 and its interaction with recent tobacco use influence cognitive flexibility. Neuropsychopharmacology . 14-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20631687

Health Economics
Pinto, M. and Uga, M. A. [The cost of tobacco-related diseases for Brazil's Unified National Health System.]. Cad.Saude Publica 26[6], 1234-1245. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20657987

Salize, H. J. Commentary on Vemer et al. (2010): When is smoking cessation really cost-effective? Addiction 105[6], 1098-1099. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20659064

Vemer, P., Rutten-van Molken, M. P., Kaper, J., Hoogenveen, R. T., van Schayck, C. P., and Feenstra, T. L. If you try to stop smoking, should we pay for it? The cost-utility of reimbursing smoking cessation support in the Netherlands. Addiction 105[6], 1088-1097. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20659063

Health Personnel
Khami, M. R., Murtomaa, H., Razeghi, S., and Virtanen, J. I. Smoking and its determinants among Iranian dental students. Med.Princ.Pract. 19[5], 390-394. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20639664

History
Elliot, R. From youth protection to individual responsibility: addressing smoking among young people in post-war West Germany. Medizinhist.J. 45[1], 66-101. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20629436

Hormonal Disorders
De Pergola, G., Ciampolillo, A., Alo, D., Sciaraffia, M., and Guida, P. Free triiodothyronine is associated with smoking habit, independently of obesity, body fat distribution, insulin, and metabolic parameters. J.Endocrinol.Invest . 13-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20634638

Inequalities
Vallejo-Torres, L. and Morris, S. The contribution of smoking and obesity to income-related inequalities in health in England. Soc.Sci.Med.  23-6-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20630642

Zhu, S. H., Hebert, K., Wong, S., Cummins, S., and Gamst, A. Disparity in smoking prevalence by education: can we reduce it? Glob.Health Promot. 17[1 Suppl], 29-39. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20595352

Kidney Disorders
Stack, A. G. and Murthy, B. V. Cigarette use and cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease: an unappreciated modifiable lifestyle risk factor. Semin.Dial. 23[3], 298-305. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20636923

Marketing
Henriksen, L., Schleicher, N. C., Feighery, E. C., and Fortmann, S. P. A longitudinal study of exposure to retail cigarette advertising and smoking initiation. Pediatrics . 19-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20643725

Mass Media
Forsyth, S. R. and Malone, R. E. "I'll be your cigarette--light me up and get on with it": Examining smoking imagery on YouTube. Nicotine.Tob.Res. 12[8], 810-816. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20634267

Glantz, S. A. Commentary on Hanewinkel et al. (2010): Anti-smoking advertisments vaccinate movie viewers against effects of on-screen smoking. Addiction 105[7], 1278-1279. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20642511

Hanewinkel, R., Isensee, B., Sargent, J. D., and Morgenstern, M. Effect of an antismoking advertisement on cinema patrons' perception of smoking and intention to smoke: a quasi-experimental study. Addiction 105[7], 1269-1277. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20642510

Men
Morrow, M. and Barraclough, S. Gender equity and tobacco control: bringing masculinity into focus. Glob.Health Promot. 17[1 Suppl], 21-28. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20595351

Mental Health
Flensborg-Madsen, T., Bay, von Scholten, Flachs, E. M., Mortensen, E. L., Prescott, E., and Tolstrup, J. S. Tobacco smoking as a risk factor for depression. A 26-year population-based follow-up study. J.Psychiatr.Res.  12-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20630542

Herzig, D. A., Tracy, J., Munafo, M., and Mohr, C. The influence of tobacco consumption on the relationship between schizotypy and hemispheric asymmetry. J.Behav.Ther.Exp.Psychiatry . 7-5-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20627266

Lo, S., Heishman, S. J., Raley, H., Wright, K., Wehring, H. J., Moolchan, E. T., Feldman, S., Liu, F., McMahon, R. P., Richardson, C. M., and Kelly, D. L. Tobacco craving in smokers with and without schizophrenia. Schizophr.Res.  14-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20637571

Luk, J. W. and Tsoh, J. Y. Moderation of gender on smoking and depression in Chinese Americans. Addictive Behaviors . 25-6-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20655665

Novak, G., Zai, C. C., Mirkhani, M., Shaikh, S., Vincent, J. B., Meltzer, H., Lieberman, J. A., Strauss, J., Levesque, D., Kennedy, J. L., and Foll, B. L. Replicated association of the NR4A3 gene with smoking behavior in schizophrenia and in bipolar disorder. Genes Brain Behav.  24-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20659174

Stapleton, J. A. Commentary on Banham & Gilbody (2010): The scandal of smoking and mental illness. Addiction 105[7], 1190-1191. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20642506

Zhang, X. Y., Xiu, M. H., Chen, D. C., De Yang, F., Wu, G. Y., Lu, L., Kosten, T. A., and Kosten, T. R. Nicotine dependence and serum BDNF levels in male patients with schizophrenia. Psychopharmacology (Berl) . 27-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20661552

Mortality
Cobacho Tornel, M. B., Lopez, Nicolas A., and Ramos Parreno, J. M. [Mortality cost of smoking in Spain]. Rev.Esp.Salud Publica 84[3], 271-280. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20661526

Henretta, J. C. Lifetime marital history and mortality after age 50. J.Aging Health . 26-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20660636

Tamakoshi, A., Kawado, M., Ozasa, K., Tamakoshi, K., Lin, Y., Yagyu, K., Kikuchi, S., and Hashimoto, S. Impact of smoking and other lifestyle factors on life expectancy among Japanese: Findings from the Japan Collaborative Cohort (JACC) Study. J.Epidemiol.  10-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20631456
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nahas, E. A., Kawakami, M. S., Nahas-Neto, J., Buttros, D. D., Cangussu, L., and Rodrigues, A. B. Assessment of risk factors for low bone mineral density in Brazilian postmenopausal women. Climacteric.  19-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20642330

Neurological Disorders
Knott, V. J., Fisher, D. J., and Millar, A. M. Differential effects of nicotine on P50 amplitude, its gating, and their neural sources in low and high suppressors. Neuroscience . 17-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20643194

Rahme, R. J., Batjer, H. H., and Bendok, B. R. Multiplicative impact of smoking and genetic predisposition on intracranial aneurysm formation. Neurosurgery 67[2], N15-N16. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20644401

Packaging
Wade, B., Merrill, R. M., and Lindsay, G. B. Cigarette pack warning labels in Russia: how graphic should they be? Eur.J.Public Health . 21-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20660172

Pain
Pisinger, C., Aadahl, M., Toft, U., Birke, H., Zytphen-Adeler, J., and Jorgensen, T. The association between active and passive smoking and frequent pain in a general population. Eur.J.Pain . 2-6-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20627783

Pregnancy and Infants
Gray, T. R., Eiden, R. D., Leonard, K. E., Connors, G. J., Shisler, S., and Huestis, M. A. Identifying prenatal cannabis exposure and effects of concurrent tobacco exposure on neonatal growth. Clin.Chem.  13-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20628142

Grills, N., Bolam, B., and Piers, L. S. Balancing absolute and relative risk reduction in tobacco control policy: the example of antenatal smoking in Victoria, Australia. Aust.N.Z.J.Public Health 34[4], 374-378. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20649777

Lavezzi, A. M., Corna, M. F., and Matturri, L. Ependymal alterations in sudden intrauterine unexplained death and sudden infant death syndrome: possible primary consequence of prenatal exposure to cigarette smoking. Neural Dev. 5[1], 17. 19-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20642831

Liu, T., Gatsonis, C. A., Baylin, A., and Buka, S. L. Prenatal exposure to cigarette smoke and benign breast disease. Epidemiology . 13-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20631621

Maccani, M. A., Avissar-Whiting, M., Banister, C. E., McGonnigal, B., Padbury, J. F., and Marsit, C. J. Maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy is associated with downregulation of miR-16, miR-21 and miR-146a in the placenta. Epigenetics. 5[7]. 22-10-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20647767

Rahu, K., Rahu, M., Pullmann, H., and Allik, J. Effect of birth weight, maternal education and prenatal smoking on offspring intelligence at school age. Early Hum.Dev.  13-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20634008

Spulber, S., Rantamaki, T., Nikkila, O., Castren, E., Weihe, P., Grandjean, P., and Ceccatelli, S. Effects of maternal smoking and exposure to methylmercury on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) concentrations in umbilical cord serum. Toxicol.Sci.  14-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20631062

Prevalence
Butler, R., Chapman, S., Thomas, D. P., and Torzillo, P. Low daily smoking estimates derived from sales monitored tobacco use in six remote predominantly Aboriginal communities. Aust.N.Z.J.Public Health 34 Suppl 1, S71-S75. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20618299

Lynch, A. and Quigley, P. ExHALED Study: Prevalence of smoking and harm levels in an emergency department cohort. Emerg.Med.Australas.  16-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20636360

McCann, S. J. Subjective well-being, personality, demographic variables, and American state differences in smoking prevalence. Nicotine.Tob.Res.  19-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20644206

Poyrazoglu, S., Sarli, S., Gencer, Z., and Gunay, O. Waterpipe (narghile) smoking among medical and non-medical university students in Turkey. Ups.J.Med.Sci. 115[3], 210-216. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20636256

Public and Private Spaces
Cooper, J., Borland, R., Yong, H. H., and Hyland, A. Compliance and support for bans on smoking in licensed venues in Australia: findings from the International Tobacco Control Four-Country Survey. Aust.N.Z.J.Public Health 34[4], 379-385. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20649778

Hitchman, S. C., Fong, G. T., Zanna, M. P., Hyland, A., and Bansal-Travers, M. Support and correlates of support for banning smoking in cars with children: findings from the ITC Four Country Survey. Eur.J.Public Health . 14-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20630910

Vitavasiri, C. and Pausawasdi, S. Implementation of 100% smoke-free hospital in Thailand. J.Med.Assoc.Thai. 93[7], 860-864. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20649067

Respiratory Disorders
Antus, B., Barta, I., Kullmann, T., Lazar, Z., Valyon, M., Horvath, I., and Csiszer, E. Assessment of exhaled breath condensate pH in exacerbations of asthma and COPD: a longitudinal study. Am.J.Respir.Crit Care Med.  23-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20656939

Braber, S., Henricks, P. A., Nijkamp, F. P., Kraneveld, A. D., and Folkerts, G. Inflammatory changes in the airways of mice caused by cigarette smoke exposure are only partially reversed after smoking cessation. Respir.Res. 11[1], 99. 22-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20649997

Harmsen, L., Thomsen, S. F., Ingebrigtsen, T., Steffensen, I. E., Skadhauge, L. R., Kyvik, K. O., and Backer, V. Chronic mucus hypersecretion: prevalence and risk factors in younger individuals. Int.J.Tuberc.Lung Dis. 14[8], 1052-1058. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20626952

Murphy, V. E., Clifton, V. L., and Gibson, P. G. The effect of cigarette smoking on asthma control during exacerbations in pregnant women. Thorax . 13-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20627905

Pillai, S. G., Kong, X., Edwards, L. D., Cho, M., Anderson, W. H., Coxson, H. O., Lomas, D. A., and Silverman, E. K. Loci identified by genome-wide association studies influence different disease-related phenotypes in COPD. Am.J.Respir.Crit Care Med.  23-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20656943

Smelter, D. F., Sathish, V., Thompson, M. A., Pabelick, C. M., Vassallo, R., and Prakash, Y. S. Thymic stromal lymphopoietin in cigarette smoke-exposed human airway smooth muscle. J of Immunology . 26-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20660708

Sohal, S. S., Reid, D., Soltani, A., Ward, C., Weston, S., Muller, H. K., Wood-Baker, R., and Walters, E. H. Reticular basement membrane fragmentation and potential epithelial mesenchymal transition is exaggerated in the airways of smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Respirology. 15[6], 930-938. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20630030

Tashkin, D. P. and Varghese, S. T. Combined treatment with formoterol and tiotropium is more efficacious than treatment with tiotropium alone in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, regardless of smoking status, inhaled corticosteroid use, baseline severity, or gender. Pulm.Pharmacol.Ther.  23-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20659577

Xiao, D. and Wang, C. [A most important measure in prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases: smoke cassation and avoidance of passive smoking.]. Zhonghua Nei Ke.Za Zhi. 49[5], 374-375. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20646407

Zhang, J. Q., Lao, Q. F., Chu, S. Y., Bai, J., and Zhong, X. N. [Interleukin-17 expression and significance in normal lung function smokers and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.]. Zhonghua Yi.Xue.Za Zhi. 90[20], 1431-1435. 25-5-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20646637

Second-hand Smoke
Ding, D., Wahlgren, D. R., Liles, S., Jones, J. A., Hughes, S. C., and Hovell, M. F. Secondhand smoke avoidance by preteens living with smokers: To leave or stay? Addictive Behaviors . 22-6-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20634003

Ho, S. Y., Lai, H. K., Wang, M. P., and Lam, T. H. Exposure to secondhand smoke and academic performance in non-smoking adolescents. J.Pediatr.  15-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20638075

Kehl, D., Thyrian, J. R., Ludemann, J., Nauck, M., and John, U. A descriptive analysis of relations between parents' self-reported smoking behavior and infants' daily exposure to environmental tobacco smoke. BMC Public Health [electronic resource] 10[1], 424. 19-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20642817

Liu, S. and Zhu, Y. A case study of exposure to ultrafine particles from secondhand tobacco smoke in an automobile. Indoor.Air . 11-5-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20636336

Smoke Composition
Xiong, W., Hou, H., Jiang, X., Tang, G., and Hu, Q. Simultaneous determination of four tobacco-specific N-nitrosamines in mainstream smoke for Chinese Virginia cigarettes by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and validation under ISO and "Canadian intense" machine smoking regimes. Anal.Chim.Acta 674[1], 71-78. 26-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20638502

Smoking Cessation
Agboola, S., McNeill, A., Coleman, T., and Leonardi, Bee J. A systematic review of the effectiveness of smoking relapse prevention interventions for abstinent smokers. Addiction 105[8], 1362-1380. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20653619

Aubin, H. J. and Reynaud, M. Evolutionary mechanisms underlying the effect of subjective social status on smoking abstinence: ultimate versus proximate explanations. Addiction 105[8], 1499. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20653627

Davis, M. F., Shapiro, D., Windsor, R., Whalen, P., Rhode, R., Miller, H. S., and Sechrest, L. Motivational interviewing versus prescriptive advice for smokers who are not ready to quit. Patient.Educ.Couns.  3-6-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20627440

Dempsey, J. P. and Cohen, L. M. Commentary on Hajek et al. (2010): Investigating the stress reduction in smoking cessation. Addiction 105[8], 1472-1473. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20653624

Haug, S., Meyer, C., Ulbricht, S., Gross, B., Rumpf, H. J., and John, U. Need for cognition as a predictor and a moderator of outcome in a tailored letters smoking cessation intervention. Health Psychol. 29[4], 367-373. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20658823

McMillan, M. and Davis, J. S. Acute hospital admission for sepsis: an important but under-utilised opportunity for smoking cessation interventions. Aust.N.Z.J.Public Health 34[4], 432-433. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20649788

Murray, R. L., McNeill, A., Lewis, S., Britton, J., and Coleman, T. Unplanned attempts to quit smoking: a qualitative exploration. Addiction 105[7], 1299-1302. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20642512

Ozakinci, G., Wells, M., Williams, B., Munro, A. J., and Donnelly, P. Cancer diagnosis: An opportune time to help patients and their families stop smoking? Public Health . 12-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20630548

Vega, S. and Stolare, I. Smoking cessation education increases interventions in a New Zealand hospital: World No Tobacco Day revisited. N.Z.Med.J. 123[1317], 35-40. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20657629

Smoking Cessation Aids
DeVeaugh-Geiss, A. M., Chen, L. H., Kotler, M. L., Ramsay, L. R., and Durcan, M. J. Pharmacokinetic comparison of two nicotine transdermal systems, a 21-mg/24-hour patch and a 25-mg/16-hour patch: a randomized, open-label, single-dose, two-way crossover study in adult smokers. Clin.Ther. 32[6], 1140-1148. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20637967

Ferguson, S. G. and Shiffman, S. Effect of high-dose nicotine patch on the characteristics of lapse episodes. Health Psychol. 29[4], 358-366. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20658822

Leventhal, A. M., David, S. P., Brightman, M., Strong, D., McGeary, J. E., Brown, R. A., Lloyd-Richardson, E. E., Munafo, M., Uhl, G. R., and Niaura, R. Dopamine D4 receptor gene variation moderates the efficacy of bupropion for smoking cessation. Pharmacogenomics Journal . 27-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20661272

Liu, Y., Bao, Y. P., Sun, H. Q., Beveridge, T. J., Li, S. X., Di, X. L., Yang, F. D., and Lu, L. Long-term treatment with aripiprazole on the waking and postprandial urges to smoke in Chinese heavy smokers. J.Clin.Psychopharmacol. 30[4], 373-380. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20631555

Mills, E. J., Wu, P., Lockhart, I., Wilson, K., and Ebbert, J. O. Adverse events associated with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for smoking cessation. A systematic review and meta-analysis of one hundred and twenty studies involving 177,390 individuals. Tob.Induc.Dis. 8[1], 8. 13-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20626883

Moore, T. J., Glenmullen, J., and Furberg, C. D. Thoughts and acts of aggression/violence toward others reported in association with Varenicline(September). Ann.Pharmacother.  20-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20647416

Weinberger, A. H., McKee, S. A., and George, T. P. Changes in smoking expectancies in abstinent, reducing, and non-abstinent participants during a pharmacological trial for smoking cessation. Nicotine.Tob.Res.  19-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20644207

Smoking Cessation Services
Agboola, S. A., Coleman, T. J., Leonardi-Bee, J. A., McEwen, A., and McNeill, A. D. Provision of relapse prevention interventions in UK NHS Stop Smoking Services: a survey. BMC.Health Serv.Res. 10[1], 214. 20-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20646297

Baggarly, S. A., Jenkins, T. L., Biglane, G. C., Smith, G. W., Smith, C. M., and Blaylock, B. L. Implementing a referral to telephone tobacco cessation services in Louisiana community pharmacies: a pilot study (September). Ann.Pharmacother.  13-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20628045

Knudsen, H. K., Studts, J. L., Boyd, S., and Roman, P. M. Structural and cultural barriers to the adoption of smoking cessation services in addiction treatment organizations. J.Addict.Dis. 29[3], 294-305. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20635279

Stroke
Jia, Q., Liu, L., and Wang, Y. Risk factors and prevention of stroke in the Chinese population. J.Stroke Cerebrovasc.Dis.  24-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20656505

Ovbiagele, B., Liebeskind, D. S., Kim, D., Ali, L. K., Pineda, S., and Saver, J. L. Prognostic value of Framingham Cardiovascular Risk Score in hospitalized Stroke patients. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases . 23-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20656518

Wasay, M., Khealani, B., Yousuf, A., Azam, I., Rathi, S. L., Malik, A., and Haq, A. Knowledge gaps in stroke care: results of a survey of family physicians in Pakistan. J.Stroke Cerebrovasc.Dis.  13-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20634094

Surgery
Saha, U. Tobacco interventions and anaesthesia- a review. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 53[5], 618-627. 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20640112

Tobacco Control
Lin, V. The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and health promotion: strengthening the ties. Global Health Promotion 17[1 Suppl], 76-80. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20595358

Tobacco Industry
Cataldo, J. K., Bero, L. A., and Malone, R. E. "A delicate diplomatic situation": tobacco industry efforts to gain control of the Framingham Study. J.Clin.Epidemiol. 63[8], 841-853. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20630333

Gundle, K. R., Dingel, M. J., and Koenig, B. A. 'To prove this is the industry's best hope': big tobacco's support of research on the genetics of nicotine addiction. Addiction 105[6], 974-983. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20659058

Tobacco Products
Akl, E. A., Aleem, S., Gunukula, S. K., Honeine, R., Abou, Jaoude P., and Irani, J. Survey instruments used in clinical and epidemiological research on waterpipe tobacco smoking: a systematic review. BMC Public Health [electronic resource] 10[1], 415. 13-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20626899

O'Connor, R. J., Fix, B. V., Hammond, D., Giovino, G. A., Hyland, A., Fong, G. T., and Cummings, K. M. The impact of reduced ignition propensity cigarette regulation on smoking behaviour in a cohort of Ontario smokers. Injury Prevention . 19-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20643872

Withdrawal Symptoms
Gray, K. M., Baker, N. L., Carpenter, M. J., Lewis, A. L., and Upadhyaya, H. P. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder confounds nicotine withdrawal self-report in adolescent smokers. American Journal of Addictions 19[4], 325-331. 1-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20653639

Young people
Breslau, J., Miller, E., Joanie Chung, W. J., and Schweitzer, J. B. Childhood and adolescent onset psychiatric disorders, substance use, and failure to graduate high school on time. J.Psychiatr.Res.  15-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20638079

Epstein, J. A. and Spirito, A. Gender-specific risk factors for suicidality among high school students. Archives of Suicide Research 14[3], 193-205. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20658374

Farajat, M. A. Beliefs of tenth grade Jordanian students regarding cigarette smoking. Implications for prevention. Saudi.Med.J. 31[7], 831-832. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20635022

Guilamo-Ramos, V. Lcsw Phd, Jaccard, J. Phd, Dittus, P. Phd, Gonzalez, B., Bouris, A. Phd Msw, and Banspach S Phd. The linking lives health education program: A randomized clinical trial of a parent-based tobacco use prevention program for African American and Latino Youths. American Journal of Public Health . 15-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20634469

Schepis, T. S. Sensation seeking predicts established smoking and binge drinking in adolescents. Evid.Based.Ment.Health . 22-7-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20651110
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