Presented in Italy the “Blue Book”, the document containing the results achieved last year by the Italian Customs and Monopoly Agency. The most impressive result was the contraction of 6.80% in…
According to a study lead by CoEHAR of the University of Catania, the e-liquids used in electronic cigarettes have antibacterial properties effective on different pathogens
In the past few days, seroepidemiological tests on citizens have been performed to assess the impact of smoking on the Covid-19 infections on the most vulnerable part of the population. The subjects of the study were selected according to a multi-layered probabilistic sampling plan by gender and age on citizens from 5 to over 80 years old. Among them, the employees of the Oasi of Troina, many of whom were tested positive to the Covid-19 infection.
New studies show flavoured vaping products are more effective for adults who want to quit smoking for good without relapsing.
A Systematic Review conducted by the researchers of the University of Catania and COEHAR suggests that Immersive Virtual Reality can be used to treat symptoms related to the spectrum of schizophrenia.
An article published in the Lancet triggers the reaction of the scientific community that supports the tobacco harm reaction policies.
QUIT STRONG is one of the first public health initiatives in the World that embrace THR (Tobacco Harm Reduction), showing openness to strategies that can support smokers during smoking cessation programmes. Low risk products allow to provide the necessary amount of nicotine while maintaining the behavioral and psychological rituals associated to smoking
On 22 July 2020, Smile Study started officially the operational phase of the projects with the training on the equipments and the visiting of first subjects enrolledDr. Elbert Waller of the Inspektor Research Systems has been welcomed in Catania for for the conduction of a training on the latest innovative technologies in dental diagnostic
Talking about tobacco harm reduction means embracing a plurality of behaviors, choices and products that can be confusing. We have deepened the subject with Dr. Renée O’Leary, author of the paper and COEHAR researcher
The article highlights why harm reduction is important, what are the ways to achieve harm reduction, particularly the use of snus, heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes and what are the barriers to use of such alternatives. This article is not a systematic or narrative review; it is an overview of recent studies on these products or devices. Industry conducted or funded studies were excluded from the review.
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