Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
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As cigarette smoking has decreased among youth and young adults (YAs) in the United States, the prevalence of other tobacco and nicotine product use has increased. ⋯ This study uses population-based data to provide new information on the most prevalent patterns of past 30-day nicotine and tobacco use over a 5-year period among youth and young adults. Study findings demonstrate that youth and young adults report using tobacco and nicotine products in different combinations, with varying popularity over time. Additionally, by examining young adults as a separate group, this study highlights the unique patterns of use not previously discussed in the adult literature.
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The present study investigated the associations between smoking, pain, and opioid consumption in the 3 months after major surgery in patients seen by the Transitional Pain Service. Current smoking status and lifetime pack-years were expected to be related to higher pain intensity, more opioid use, and poorer opioid weaning after surgery. ⋯ In a population with complex postsurgical pain, smoking was associated with greater pain intensity at 1 month after major surgery and less opioid weaning 3 months after surgery. Smoking may be an important modifiable risk factor for pain intensity and opioid use after surgery.
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The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) is the global standard for systematically monitoring adult tobacco use and tracking key tobacco control indicators. ⋯ This study provides national-level data about tobacco use and its burden and also indicates weak implantation of tobacco control laws. There is need to devise a strategy for proper implementation of these laws to reduce the tobacco burden in the country.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Changes in Puffing Topography and Nicotine Consumption Depending on the Power Setting of Electronic Cigarettes.
The study purpose was to evaluate changes in puffing topography of experienced electronic cigarette users (vapers) when changing power settings in electronic cigarette battery devices. ⋯ Compensatory smoking behavior and nicotine self-titration is a well-established phenomenon. In electronic cigarettes, changing nicotine concentration in the liquid has been shown to trigger a compensatory puffing pattern. Herein, power setting of the electronic cigarette device was found to be a parameter associated with changes in puffing behavior, whereas higher power was preferable for the participants. These findings could contribute to the understanding of patterns of electronic cigarette use and could explain the preference of dedicated vapers to higher power devices. Additionally, laboratory studies evaluating aerosol emissions should consider using different puffing patterns according to the power settings tested.