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Read more about the article THR experts at the Italian Senate: Australia vs. New Zealand case study

THR experts at the Italian Senate: Australia vs. New Zealand case study

In this prestigious setting, CoEHAR had the opportunity to present the latest results of its intense research activities. The Italian research center is today recognized as one of the most prolific and authoritative center in the field of the research applied to harm reduction strategies. In this context, two leading experts in the medical and legal fields presented an overview of the international situation regarding the policies for combustion-free products, with a particular focus on Australia and New Zealand.

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Read more about the article CoEHAR at the forefront in evaluating the influence of smoking and smoking cessation on the metabolism and efficacy of antidiabetic drugs

CoEHAR at the forefront in evaluating the influence of smoking and smoking cessation on the metabolism and efficacy of antidiabetic drugs

Researchers from the CoEHAR at the University of Catania, together with international experts from the DiaSmokeFree Working Group, aimed to answer these questions: what could be the effects of smoking cessation on the efficacy and safety of antidiabetic drugs? Could significant changes occur that would require a readjustment of pharmacological treatments?

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Read more about the article WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 2024 – Daily life stories and strategies to quit: University of Catania’s CoEHAR leaves space for young people

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 2024 – Daily life stories and strategies to quit: University of Catania’s CoEHAR leaves space for young people

Resident doctors, PhD students, young researchers, and masters students coordinated the CoEHAR annual meeting dedicated to the World No Tobacco Day 2024, sharing experiences from their own social contexts, including…

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Read more about the article CoEHAR, No Tobacco Day 2024: youth in the spotlight

CoEHAR, No Tobacco Day 2024: youth in the spotlight

The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 30, at 8:30 AM in the Aula Magna of the Biological Tower at the University of Catania. The topics discussed will range from oral to sexual health, from sociology to marketing, from diagnosis to clinical treatment, also covering innovative solutions and new tools provided through the use of artificial intelligence.

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Read more about the article Behavioral Interventions can help smokers with diabetes quit with a greater likelihood of success. However, structured programs are needed

Behavioral Interventions can help smokers with diabetes quit with a greater likelihood of success. However, structured programs are needed

The results were included in the review "Behavioural therapy for people with diabetes who smoke: a scoping review," published in the Journal of Primary Care and Community Health: it is now clear that persons living with diabetes are not the subject of targeted treatments and that there is ample room for progress. It seems that more structured and intensive therapies could benefit these persons in bidding farewell to cigarette smoking, while little is still known about the possible benefits of combining  behavioral therapies and nicotine replacement pharmacological therapies.

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Read more about the article HOW TO CHANGE HEALTH POLICY STRATEGIES? SMOPHED STUDY: INVESTIGATION ON VAPERS AND SMOKERS ACCESSING EMERGENCY HOSPITAL SERVICES.

HOW TO CHANGE HEALTH POLICY STRATEGIES? SMOPHED STUDY: INVESTIGATION ON VAPERS AND SMOKERS ACCESSING EMERGENCY HOSPITAL SERVICES.

But how much would harm reduction and the reduction of smoking-related diseases affect international health policy strategies? Would there be fewer hospital admissions without conventional cigarette smoke? The answer will be provided by questionnaires administered to over 3000 hospitalized patients whose smoking habits and potential use of non-combustion products will be analyzed to assess the causes of hospital admission and the subsequent outcomes of the diseases identified.

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Read more about the article International Young Researcher Awards Ceremony at CoEHAR, University of Catania, Italy

International Young Researcher Awards Ceremony at CoEHAR, University of Catania, Italy

Dr. Nikolina Kastratovic of the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Kragujevac, Serbia, was honored with the award for her outstanding project on the immunomodulatory effects of combustible and electronic cigarettes on human cells.

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