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Read more about the article CEASEFIRE: first study in the world to assess the efficacy and safety of heated tobacco products and e-cig as a valid smoking cessation tool

CEASEFIRE: first study in the world to assess the efficacy and safety of heated tobacco products and e-cig as a valid smoking cessation tool

“We observed an improvement in exercise tolerance in participants compared to the initial levels: many patients from the first month declared that they have more breath and to feel less fatigue in small but important daily activities such as climbing stairs or doing household” - added prof. Pasquale Caponnetto, professor of clinical psychology at DISFOR of the University of Catania and CoEHAR member.

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Read more about the article Pregnancy and Smoking: little knowledge of quitting methods

Pregnancy and Smoking: little knowledge of quitting methods

In the study, three psychological reasons for the onset of smoking were found and analyzed: feelings of stress, nervousness, and loneliness. Moreover, most of the women stated that they started smoking during adolescence or pre-adolescence. Quite unexpectedly, researchers were surprised to find out that there is a lot of distrust and little knowledge of official smoking cessation therapies, and because of this, participants stated that they can quit smoking whenever they want and only with their own willpower.

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Read more about the article <strong>EVO NXT: Exciting business festival kicks off in Málaga, Spain</strong>

EVO NXT: Exciting business festival kicks off in Málaga, Spain

As a result, expectations are high for an event that is all about e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn and cannabidiol (CBD) products, pouches and other smokeless alternatives. To meet these expectations, Messe Dortmund has launched the new EVO NXT industry festival which is making its début on 10 and 11 March at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga (FYCMA) in Málaga, Spain.

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Read more about the article University of Catania: new researcher hired on a THR project with PNRR funds

University of Catania: new researcher hired on a THR project with PNRR funds

Rosalia Emma holds a degree in Health Biology at the University of Catania, a PhD in Translational Biomedicine and has signed dozens of scientific publications on the topic of harm reduction. Prof. Emma is currently a member of the scientific team of the Replica 2.0 project, coordinated by CoEHAR.

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Read more about the article Schizophrenia spectrum disorders patients: smoking also harms friends and relatives

Schizophrenia spectrum disorders patients: smoking also harms friends and relatives

The high number of cigarettes smoked every day by patients with severe mental disorders does not only harm individual smokers but also their parents and the people around them. The habit of smoking is perceived as harmful and also causes discomfort to those close to patients with schizophrenia who can even smoke 60 cigarettes a day.

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