Current Smoking Linked to Increase in CHD Risk in African-Americans
Current smoking is associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) in a cohort of African-Americans.
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Model Estimates Harm Attributed to Menthol Cigarettes
Menthol cigarettes have slowed the decline in smoking prevalence in the US and have been responsible for 10.1 million extra smokers during 1980 to 2018.
Tobacco Use Up During Early COVID-19 Lockdown
Existing smokers or users of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) report increased use during the initial COVID-19 lockdown.
Effects of Smoking on Pain Intensity in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
A large percentage of individuals with early rheumatoid arthritis reported unacceptable levels of pain or widespread pain, regardless of smoking status.
No Strong Causal Relationship Between Smoking and Headaches
Investigators sought to determine the association between smoking and headache.
Smoking Cessation May Increase Postoperative Opioid Use
Abstinent smokers may have reduced preoperative pain tolerance and increased postoperative opioid use compared with nonsmokers.
How to Approach Your Patients on Vaping and Smoking Cessation
A physician’s insights on the growing vape market and whether or not vaping is a better option for smoking cessation.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment
This article discusses the most prevalent risk factors, as well as the clinical signs and symptoms, associated with RA.
Factors Predictive of Early Spondyloarthritis-Associated Lower Back Pain
This study also suggests that genetic factors, environmental factors and inflammation are independent predictors of radiographic progression in the SI joint in early axial SpA.
Inflammatory Joint Signs Increased by Smoking in Relatives of RA Patients
Age and cigarette smoking are associated with inflammatory joint signs in a high-risk cohort of RA first-degree relatives.
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