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American Family Physician
March 15, 2002
Robert Mallin |
Smoking Cessation: Integration of Behavioral and Drug Therapies Family physicians should take advantage of each contact with smokers to encourage and support smoking cessation. Once a patient is identified as a smoker, tools are available to assess readiness for change...   |
Nurse Practitioner
April 2012
Chaney & Sheriff |
Evidence-based treatments for smoking cessation Smoking addiction is both physical and mental. The etiology of tobacco dependence is multidimensional and includes physiological, psychological, and social/behavioral factors. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2001 |
Using the Nicotine Patch, Nicotine Gum, Nicotine Nasal Spray or Nicotine Inhaler When you are ready to quit smoking, you may want to use nicotine replacement therapy to help you give up cigarettes... |
AskMen.com
Kristen Armstrong |
Stop Smoking Remedies As with most other challenges in life, there are many products and promises out there that are aimed at making your journey toward a smoke-free life easier. Here's a list of some of the more common stop smoking remedies on the market. |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2000
Terry A. Rustin |
Assessing Nicotine Dependence ...Family physicians can diagnose, evaluate and treat nicotine dependence within the limited time frame of an office visit. This article describes several assessment strategies... |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2002 |
How to Stop Smoking Make the decision to quit smoking. Stopping smoking is the best thing you can do for your health... |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2000 |
Do I Want to Quit Smoking? Questionaire about quitting smoking and what you can do about nicotine withdrawal |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2002 |
Heart Disease and Smoking: Why You Need to Stop Smoking Why do I need to stop smoking?... Why is it so hard to stop smoking?... What about nicotine replacement products or medicine to help me stop smoking?... How do I get support and encouragement? |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2000 |
Using Tobacco: Why You Need to Quit Why do I need to stop using tobacco?... Why is it so hard to stop smoking?... How can I stop smoking?... How do I get ready to stop smoking?... What will happen when I stop smoking?... What is nicotine replacement?... What is bupropion (Zyban)?... |
Chemistry World
July 2007
Lisa Melton |
There's More to Quitting Than Nicotine As England joins the growing list of nations to ban smoking in enclosed public places, this article explores the medicinal arsenal that could help to kick the habit |
Chemistry World
July 12, 2012 |
Drawing on drugs to kick the habit While pharma companies stand accused of giving up on drugs to help people stop smoking, tobacco firms are looking at controversial nicotine replacement products. Anthony King surveys an area that is problematic on all sides. |
Managed Care
December 2007
Martin Sipkoff |
Smoking Cessation Coverage May Be Worth Plans' Effort Programs that include a pharmacology benefit reap rewards for the health plan and the member. So why isn't there 100% buy-in? |
Nursing
April 2011
Smith & Tasota |
Smoking Out the Dangers of COPD An overview of the guidelines for preventing, diagnosing, and treating COPD. |
Nurse Practitioner
July 2010
Kristine A. Scordo |
Treating antiretroviral-induced dyslipidemia in HIV-infected adults Studies indicate that HIV-infected patients (both males and females) may be at an increased risk for the development of cardiovascular disease |
AskMen.com
October 1, 2003
Steve Richer |
How To: Quit Smoking Are you a regular smoker? Have you been trying to kick the habit for a while now? Have you unsuccessfully tried to quit in the past? Whether you're a social or regular smoker, these tips may encourage you to quit smoking today. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2006 |
Tips to Help You Quit Smoking A patient's guide: What can I do to quit smoking?... Get Ready... Make a Quit Plan... Plan Ahead... etc. |
AskMen.com
March 16, 2003
Mike Davison |
Light Smokers Still Run Cancer Risk Significantly reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke a day may not be as helpful or as healthy as once thought. |
The Motley Fool
March 19, 2007
Michael P. Cecil |
Pfizer's Newest Blockbuster? Will Chantix help Pfizer cure its ailing stock price? |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2004
Lesho et al. |
Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease Peripheral arterial disease is common, but the diagnosis frequently is overlooked because of subtle physical findings and lack of classic symptoms. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2003
Jones et al. |
Common Problems in Patients Recovering from Chemical Dependency This article describes how to care for patients recovering from chemical dependency, including special concerns that arise during the treatment of common medical conditions, to avoid adverse outcomes or relapse into addiction. |
Reactive Reports
Issue 67
David Bradley |
No Munchies with Cannabinoid Antagonist Cannabinoid receptors in the brain are normally stimulated by natural chemicals in the body but also, as the name might suggest, by compounds in cannabis and in tobacco smoke. |
Nursing
February 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2010, PART 1 In this article, you'll learn about 16 new drugs. |
Nurse Practitioner
February 2012
Jennifer M. Belavic |
Annual drug update 2011 in review Many new medications were approved throughout 2011. This article will cover a variety of drugs that will be useful in nurse practitioner practice |
American Journal of Nursing
March 2012
Corbridge et al. |
An Evidence-Based Approach to COPD: Part 1 This article, the first in a two-part series on COPD, outlines current guidelines and other evidence-based recommendations on diagnosing and managing stable COPD in the outpatient setting. |
Smithsonian
April 2007
Eric Jaffe |
The Nic Fix Put down your lighters and pick up your health care cards -- nicotine vaccines are in the works |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2000 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Family physicians need to become skilled at helping patients find the information on the Web that can be beneficial... Antihistamine use during pregnancy... In the case of natural medicines, the time for testing and regulation by FDA is past due... Antidepressants and smoking cessation... |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2000 |
Smokeless Tobacco: Tips on How to Stop Compared with cigarettes, smokeless tobacco puts more nicotine into your bloodstream. For this and other reasons, people who chew or dip tobacco regularly say that quitting smokeless tobacco is even harder than quitting cigarette smoking. But many smokeless tobacco users have quit successfully--and so can you. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2005
Hanna & Wenger |
Secondary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease in Elderly Patients A review of the scientific evidence for the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in the elderly. |
Nursing
February 2009
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 09: Part 1 Learn about 10 new drugs, including nebivolol HCl, the newest beta-adrenergic blocking agent for hypertension. |
Nursing
June 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New drugs 2010, part 2 In this article, you'll learn about 14 recently marketed new drugs. |
Nursing
June 2011
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2011: Part 2 In this article, you'll learn about seven recently approved drugs, including: fingolimod hydrochloride, an oral drug indicated to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. |
Nurse Practitioner
February 2011
Jennifer M. Belavic |
Annual Drug Update: 2010 in Review In 2010, the FDA approved several new drugs and new indications for use in primary care. From new therapies for adults with rheumatoid arthritis to a combination drug for benign prostatic hyperplasia, NPs need to be aware of the latest medications now available. |
Nursing
March 2012
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2012: part I In this article, you'll learn about 11 recently approved drugs. |
Nursing
April 2012
Elliott et al. |
Managing alcohol withdrawal in hospitalized patients A focused nursing assessment is critical in identifying the potential for alcohol withdrawal symptoms in all hospitalized patients. This article discusses how to assess patients at risk and how to use these assessment findings as a basis for nursing interventions. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2001
Joan Bedinghaus |
Coronary Artery Disease Prevention: What's Different for Women? Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, as well as an important cause of disability, although many women and their physicians underestimate the risk... |
The Motley Fool
September 29, 2004
Charly Travers |
Nabi Stamps Out Smoking A nicotine vaccine looks to help smokers kick the habit. |
American Journal of Nursing
October 2007
Levensky et al. |
Motivational Interviewing: An Evidence-Based Approach to Counseling Helps Patients Follow Treatment Recommendations This article will help nurses learn how to use motivational interviewing to encourage patients to adhere to treatment recommendations. |
Managed Care
May 2001
Cyril F. Chang |
Covering Risk But Not Risky Behaviors A critical review of the arguments for insurance coverage for smoking-cessation therapies... |
Nurse Practitioner
February 2012
Wood & Gordon |
Preventing CVD in women: The NP's role This article focuses on the new American Heart Association guidelines for preventing cardiovascular disease in women and the nurse practitioner's role in implementing them. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2002
Stephanie C. Brundage |
Preconception Health Care Appropriate preconception health care improves pregnancy outcomes. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2001 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Ketotifen seems helpful for asthma in the winter, but having to obtain it from overseas is unnerving... Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper... etc. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2003
Black & Hill |
Over-the-Counter Medications in Pregnancy Pregnant women commonly use over-the-counter medications. Although most over-the-counter drugs have an excellent safety profile, some have unproven safety or are known to adversely affect the fetus. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
June 1, 2014
Ben Comer |
Take as Directed: From Force to Finesse in Promoting Adherence Healthcare players tout patient education and engagement as the keys to better drug adherence rates. Patients agree, as long as that translates to convenient and affordable access to therapy. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2006
Carr et al. |
Older Adult Drivers with Cognitive Impairment In patients who continue to drive, physicians should assess pertinent cognitive domains, determine the severity and etiology of the dementia, and screen for risky driving behaviors. |
HBS Working Knowledge
April 23, 2014
Michael Blanding |
Are Electronic Cigarettes a Public Good or Health Hazard? A new case study by John Quelch charts the growing popularity of electronic cigarettes and how tobacco companies and regulators are responding. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2000
Matthew Neff |
Conference Highlights Family Support Is Strongest Indicator of Self-Care Compliance... Majority of Pregnant Women Want Prenatal Ultrasound... Study Reveals Perceptions of Smoking in a Specific Population... Revised PPIP Flow Sheet Improves Physician Use and Satisfaction... etc. |
The Motley Fool
May 28, 2011
Frank Vinluan |
Philip Morris Buys Smokeless Nicotine Technology From Duke Researcher The new system could deliver a quicker nicotine hit with fewer chemicals. |
The Motley Fool
June 17, 2011
Brian Orelli |
Pick Your Poison: Lung Cancer or Heart Attack How much will the FDA's new warning affect Pfizer's Chantix? |
AskMen.com
March 3, 2001
Joshua Levine |
Addictions And Substance Abuse Advertisements, social pressures, and the human desire for quick fixes to life's difficult problems all contribute to the prevailing attitude that drugs can ease all pain. Unfortunately, using drugs and alcohol can -- and often do -- have serious consequences... |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2000 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Doxylamine and vitamin B6 appear to be effective in treating nausea of pregnancy... Treating "trigger fingers"... herbs have the potential to be harmful or to cause interactions with drugs, supplements or even foods... Smokers who quit with bupropion gain less weight... etc. |
