Adam Edward Lang
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View article: Treatable moments for smoking cessation in asthma and COPD: a nationwide cohort study
Treatable moments for smoking cessation in asthma and COPD: a nationwide cohort study Open
Background Smoking cessation has proven to be the most effective non-pharmacological intervention to tackle poor outcomes in airway diseases. However, there is limited understanding of teachable/treatable moments (specific times when indiv…
View article: Effects of Inhaled Tobacco and Cannabis Co-Use on Respiratory Health and Tobacco Cessation: An Official American Thoracic Society Research Statement
Effects of Inhaled Tobacco and Cannabis Co-Use on Respiratory Health and Tobacco Cessation: An Official American Thoracic Society Research Statement Open
Background: Tobacco and cannabis are among the most widely used substances globally, and rates of co-use are on the rise. Understanding the impact of inhaled tobacco-cannabis co-use on health outcomes and tobacco cessation is critical for …
View article: Synopsis of the 2023 U.S. Department of VA and U.S. DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Pregnancy
Synopsis of the 2023 U.S. Department of VA and U.S. DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Pregnancy Open
Introduction This Clinical Practical Guideline provides recommendations based on a systematic review of the evidence to address critical decision points in the management of pregnancy. The guideline is intended to improve patient outcomes …
View article: Changes in National Prescribing Trends of Pharmacotherapy to Treat Tobacco and Nicotine Dependence in Relationship to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Changes in National Prescribing Trends of Pharmacotherapy to Treat Tobacco and Nicotine Dependence in Relationship to the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a lockdown throughout most of the United States. In response, the number of outpatient primary and specialty care appointments dropped significantly.1Lang A.E. The effect of COVID-19 on smoking a…
View article: England Is Handing out E-Cigarettes: Is the “Swap to Stop” Tobacco Control Scheme Harm Reduction or Harm Production?
England Is Handing out E-Cigarettes: Is the “Swap to Stop” Tobacco Control Scheme Harm Reduction or Harm Production? Open
"England Is Handing Out E-Cigarettes: Is the ‘Swap to Stop’ Tobacco Control Scheme Harm Reduction or Harm Production?." American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 0(ja), pp.
View article: American Heart Association EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions: 2022 Meeting Highlights
American Heart Association EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions: 2022 Meeting Highlights Open
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View article: Association of the Chantix Recall With US Prescribing of Varenicline and Other Medications for Nicotine Dependence
Association of the Chantix Recall With US Prescribing of Varenicline and Other Medications for Nicotine Dependence Open
This cross-sectional study evaluates the association between the 2021 varenicline tartrate recall and prescribing of varenicline and other medications for nicotine dependence in a large US national patient cohort.
View article: Subsequent ischemic stroke and tobacco smoking: A secondary analysis of the POINT trial
Subsequent ischemic stroke and tobacco smoking: A secondary analysis of the POINT trial Open
Background: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of smoking status on subsequent stroke risk in patients with minor ischemic stroke or TIA and to determine whether smoking modifies the effect of clopidogrel-based DAPT on subse…
View article: The Effect of COVID-19 on Smoking and Vaping Rates
The Effect of COVID-19 on Smoking and Vaping Rates Open
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View article: Age-dependent brain morphometry in Major Depressive disorder
Age-dependent brain morphometry in Major Depressive disorder Open
The analyses revealed that brain morphometry differences between MDDs and CTLs are dependent on age and brain region. The significant age-by-group interactions in the lateral orbital frontal gyrus and insular subregions make these regions …
View article: Guillain–Barré Syndrome in COVID-19—The Potential Role of NCAM-1 and Immunotherapy
Guillain–Barré Syndrome in COVID-19—The Potential Role of NCAM-1 and Immunotherapy Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) interacts with the nervous system directly and indirectly by affecting the activation of the immune system. Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is triggered by an inappropriate immune system activation that ov…
View article: Synopsis of the 2020 US Department of Veterans Affairs/US Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline: The Non-Surgical Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
Synopsis of the 2020 US Department of Veterans Affairs/US Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline: The Non-Surgical Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Open
In July 2020, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and US Department of Defense (DoD) approved a new joint clinical practice guideline for the non-surgical management of hip and knee osteoarthritis. This synopsis highlights some of t…
View article: Tobacco and Nicotine Use in the United States Army Trainee Soldier’s Environment
Tobacco and Nicotine Use in the United States Army Trainee Soldier’s Environment Open
Tobacco and nicotine use rates within the United States military population are high, and rates among young trainee soldiers are not improving over time. Trainee soldiers are heavily influenced by role models in their environment, and nico…