Prescribing Medications to Help Patients Quit Smoking

Dr. Michael Fiore, founder and director of the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI), … source
Read moreDr. Michael Fiore, founder and director of the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI), … source
Read moreAt the time of hospitalization, 34.9% of patients were obese and 46.0% were overweight. About 16 months after hospitalization, 86% of patients who were obese during hospitalization were still obese, and 14% of patients who were overweight continued to gain weight, until they met the standard for obesity, which was defined as a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or above; overweight was defined as a BMI of 25 to 30 kg/m2. Women under the age of 55 were particularly affected, with nearly half involved in the study being obese. […]
Read moreConsumption of cigarettes has decreased in India during the lockdown period. According to a survey conducted by IIFL, 58% smokers have quit smoking during … source
Read moreAre you a healthcare professional? Quitting smoking is hard, but you can recommend proven treatments to help your patients quit. www.surgeongeneral.gov … source
Read moreIf you have patients who smoke and are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you can play a key role in helping them quit – for their health and the health of … source
Read moreIn this short video, Steve Schroeder, M.D., UCSF Professor of Medicine and Director of the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center, discusses the importance of … source
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