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View article: Attitudes towards smoking cessation interventions and alternative nicotine delivery systems among community pharmacists in Switzerland – a national cross-sectional study
Attitudes towards smoking cessation interventions and alternative nicotine delivery systems among community pharmacists in Switzerland – a national cross-sectional study Open
STUDY AIMS:Community pharmacies serve as important partners in reducing the tobacco burden in the population by delivering effective smoking cessation interventions. This study depicts the current clinical practice of smoking cessation int…
View article: Tobacco, electronic nicotine delivery system, nicotine replacement therapy, and cannabinoid use during pregnancy: A descriptive cross-sectional survey
Tobacco, electronic nicotine delivery system, nicotine replacement therapy, and cannabinoid use during pregnancy: A descriptive cross-sectional survey Open
Introduction Tobacco smoking is associated with adverse health outcomes for both pregnant women and their offspring. Smoking cessation counseling is an effective method to help women quit smoking. Developing a targeted smoking cessation in…
View article: Lifetime Cannabis Use and Incident Hypertension: The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study
Lifetime Cannabis Use and Incident Hypertension: The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study Open
BACKGROUND: Observational evidence investigating associations between cannabis use and hypertension is inconsistent. METHODS: The association between cumulative lifetime cannabis use (cannabis-years) and incident hypertension was examined …
View article: Knowledge and perceptions of nicotine, smoking cessation and electronic nicotine delivery systems among physicians and pharmacists in a Swiss hospital group
Knowledge and perceptions of nicotine, smoking cessation and electronic nicotine delivery systems among physicians and pharmacists in a Swiss hospital group Open
This survey highlights knowledge gaps and misperceptions about nicotine and smoking cessation products among healthcare professionals in a large hospital group in Switzerland. Respondents appeared to have a relative accurate understanding …
View article: Negotiating the divide: Science, politics, and institutional boundaries in Swiss cannabis regulation
Negotiating the divide: Science, politics, and institutional boundaries in Swiss cannabis regulation Open
The study reveals that stakeholders engage in boundary work as a strategic tool to navigate the complexity of maintaining boundaries between medical and non-medical cannabis systems. Relying on scientific discourse to legitimize medical ca…
View article: Organized Colorectal Cancer Screening Programs in Switzerland – Quo Vadis?
Organized Colorectal Cancer Screening Programs in Switzerland – Quo Vadis? Open
Objectives Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Switzerland. Supported by a solid evidence base for CRC screening, cantons have increasingly established organized screening programs. This report summarize…
View article: Use of nicotine products and tobacco cessation in Swiss primary care: Cross-sectional data from the Sentinella network
Use of nicotine products and tobacco cessation in Swiss primary care: Cross-sectional data from the Sentinella network Open
The use of nicotine products remains common among primary care patients, the majority of whom smoke cigarettes. Nicotine products without tobacco remain relatively rare. After the consultation, one in five patients using nicotine products …
View article: Efficacy of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation in populations with psychiatric and/or substance use problems: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Efficacy of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation in populations with psychiatric and/or substance use problems: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial Open
Adding e-cigarettes to standard-of-care counseling increased the likelihood that participants with psychiatric and substance use problems would abstain from smoking, but larger studies should test the efficacy and safety of smoking cessati…
View article: Effect of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation on depressive and anxiety symptoms: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Effect of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation on depressive and anxiety symptoms: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial Open
ClinicalTrials NCT03603340.
View article: E-liquid flavors and nicotine concentration choices over 6 months after a smoking cessation attempt with ENDS: Secondary analyses of a randomized controlled trial
E-liquid flavors and nicotine concentration choices over 6 months after a smoking cessation attempt with ENDS: Secondary analyses of a randomized controlled trial Open
After 6 months, exclusive e-cigarette users used more fruity-flavored e-liquids and chose a lower mean nicotine concentration than dual users.
View article: Colorectal Cancer Screening Based on Predicted Risk: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Colorectal Cancer Screening Based on Predicted Risk: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
INTRODUCTION: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening relies primarily on colonoscopy and fecal immunochemical testing (FIT). Aligning utilization of these options with individual CRC risk may optimize benefit with lower risks, individual burden…
View article: Associations of cannabis use and body mass index–The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study
Associations of cannabis use and body mass index–The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study Open
Current cannabis use was associated with lower BMI, but cumulative cannabis use and cessation were not. This suggests that recreational cannabis use may not lead to clinically relevant changes in BMI and that the association between curren…
View article: The use of diagnostic ultrasound by primary care physicians in Switzerland – a cross-sectional study
The use of diagnostic ultrasound by primary care physicians in Switzerland – a cross-sectional study Open
Background Diagnostic ultrasound has become a bedside tool widely available to many primary care physicians (PCPs) in Europe. It is often used as point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) in this setting. In Switzerland, certain POCUS examinat…
View article: Colorectal cancer screening based on predicted risk: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Colorectal cancer screening based on predicted risk: a pilot randomized controlled trial Open
Background & Aims Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening relies primarily on colonoscopy and fecal immunochemical testing (FIT). Aligning utilization of these options with individual CRC risk (i.e. personalized screening) may maximize benefit w…
View article: Attitudes of Swiss psychiatrists towards cannabis regulation and medical use in psychiatry: a cross-sectional study
Attitudes of Swiss psychiatrists towards cannabis regulation and medical use in psychiatry: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Changes in regulation for cannabis for nonmedical use (CNMU) are underway worldwide. Switzerland amended the law in 2021 allowing pilot trials evaluating regulative models for cannabis production and distribution. Simultaneously…
View article: Drinking patterns of alcohol and risk of major adverse cardiovascular events after an acute coronary syndrome
Drinking patterns of alcohol and risk of major adverse cardiovascular events after an acute coronary syndrome Open
Aims To evaluate the risk of alcohol consumption after acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Methods and results A total of 6557 patients hospitalized for ACS at four Swiss centres were followed over 12 months. Weekly alcohol consumption was col…
View article: Colorectal Cancer Screening Decision Based on Predicted Risk: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Colorectal Cancer Screening Decision Based on Predicted Risk: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Incidence of and mortality from colorectal cancer (CRC) can be effectively reduced by screening with the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) or colonoscopy. Individual risk to develop CRC within 15 years varies from <1% to >15% amon…
View article: Counselling for Chronic Insomnia in Swiss Pharmacies: A Survey Study Based on Case Vignettes
Counselling for Chronic Insomnia in Swiss Pharmacies: A Survey Study Based on Case Vignettes Open
(1) Introduction: Chronic insomnia (CI) reduces quality of life and may trigger depression and cardiovascular diseases. The European Sleep Research Society recommends cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-I) as the first-line treatment. Becau…
View article: Colorectal cancer testing rates after implementation of an organised screening programme in Vaud, Switzerland
Colorectal cancer testing rates after implementation of an organised screening programme in Vaud, Switzerland Open
AIMS OF THE STUDY: Canton Vaud, Switzerland, implemented an organised colorectal cancer screening programme with colonoscopy and faecal occult blood tests in 2015, 4 to 6 years ahead of neighbouring cantons. Before its implementation, near…
View article: Use of tobacco, nicotine and cannabis products among students in Switzerland
Use of tobacco, nicotine and cannabis products among students in Switzerland Open
Introduction Most people who smoke cigarettes begin in their teens and teens may also be attracted to new tobacco, nicotine, and cannabis products. We describe use prevalence among upper-secondary school students in Switzerland, including …
View article: Association between the colorectal cancer screening status of primary care physicians and their patients: Evidence from the Swiss Sentinella practice-based research network
Association between the colorectal cancer screening status of primary care physicians and their patients: Evidence from the Swiss Sentinella practice-based research network Open
Swiss health insurance reimburses screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) with either colonoscopy or fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Studies have documented the association between a physician's personal preventive health practices and the p…
View article: Cannabis Consumers’ View of Regulated Access to Recreational Cannabis: A Multisite Survey in Switzerland
Cannabis Consumers’ View of Regulated Access to Recreational Cannabis: A Multisite Survey in Switzerland Open
Introduction: There is considerable effort in legalizing recreational use of cannabis globally. The successful implementation of a program of regulated access to recreational cannabis (PRAC) depends on the consumers’ engagement. The aim of…
View article: Supplementary Material for: Cannabis consumers' view of regulated access to recreational cannabis – a multi-site survey in [name withheld for review]
Supplementary Material for: Cannabis consumers' view of regulated access to recreational cannabis – a multi-site survey in [name withheld for review] Open
Introduction. There is considerable effort in legalizing recreational use of cannabis globally. The successful implementation of a program of regulated access to recreational cannabis (PRAC) depends on the consumers' engagement. The aim of…
View article: A Nationwide Study of Inpatient Case Rate Incidence of Cannabis-Related Diagnoses in Switzerland
A Nationwide Study of Inpatient Case Rate Incidence of Cannabis-Related Diagnoses in Switzerland Open
Objectives: Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit substance and has been associated with mental health issues. In this study, we examined trends in hospitalizations due to cannabis use. Methods: Data were obtained from the Swiss Feder…