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
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Management of Obesity in Heart Patients Needs More Attention, Study Finds
At 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 moreWhile 58% Indians Quit Smoking, France Says Nicotine Could Protect COVID-19 Patients
Consumption 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 moreHealthcare Professionals Role in Helping Patients Quit Smoking
Are you a healthcare professional? Quitting smoking is hard, but you can recommend proven treatments to help your patients quit. www.surgeongeneral.gov … source
Read moreHelp Your Pregnant Patients Quit Smoking
If 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 moreHow to Talk to Your Patients About Quitting Smoking
In 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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