CoEHAR, University of Catania: 4 theses on THR
Catania, April 29, 2024 - This morning, as part of the April graduation session of the Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology at the University of Catania, four more theses on the…
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.
MAGNIFICAT: published the innovative protocol on dual users and harm reduction potential
The MAGNIFICAT study, strongly advocated by Prof. Riccardo Polosa, will evaluate the effects of the combined use of conventional cigarettes and electronic cigarettes on human health, quantifying this impact by collecting samples, researching and describing the core of different levels of dual use on exposure to toxic substances and harm reduction, and using specific biomarkers, clinical endpoints, and behavioral correlations
HOW TO REDUCE THE HARM CAUSED BY CIGARETTE SMOKE ON ORAL HEALTH AND TEETH?
The data from these works as a whole can be used to assess the impact in terms of risk/benefit ratio of the regular use of combustion-free products, assisting the efforts of public health authorities in encouraging smokers to quit, especially those who perceive their smoke-damaged smile as a barrier to personal health or work and social relationships.
CoEHAR at the CORESTA Congress 2024 in Edinburgh
The CoEHAR researcher Dr. Lia Emma will attend the 2024 edition of the CORESTA Congress which will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland - UK, from 13-17 October
2024 Replica 2.0 International meeting in Catania
In order to continue a positive collaboration with the partners, CoEHAR researchers organized the Annual Replica International Meeting which will be held at the Torre Biologica in Catania, Italy from 25th to 29th March.
Kick-off meeting of MAGNIFICAT, the new CoEHAR project
This study, strongly advocated by Prof. Riccardo Polosa, aims to investigate the consequences of the combined use of conventional cigarettes and electronic cigarettes on human health.
BREAKTHROUGH STUDY REVEALS VARENICLINE AND COUNSELING EFFECTIVE FOR DUAL USERS IN SMOKING CESSATION
The study found that the antismoking medication varenicline can increase rates of smoking abstinence without causing serious adverse events.
CoEHAR: NO HEALTH RESPIRATORY EFFECTS REPORTED WITH ECIG SUBSTITUTION FOR SMOKING
In their work “Respiratory health effects of e-cigarette substitution for tobacco cigarettes: a systematic review”, researchers analyzed 16 studies from 20 publications: most of the studies showed no difference in respiratory parameters. This indicates that electronic nicotine delivery systems substitution for smoking likely does not result in additional harm to respiratory health.
REPLICA STUDY: CoEHAR research shows minimal to zero cancerogenic effects of e-cigarettes
Replica researchers performed a standard toxicology battery of three assays used for product assessment and regulatory applications.
