UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention
A UW-CTRI team carried out the Wisconsin Idea by taking knowledge about tobacco use out to families as part of the Science on the Square. The event spans State Street, the central library, the children’s museum and the Capitol Square in Madison and welcomes hundreds of families to learn about science and public health. Kids …
In a recent editorial paper in JAMA, UW-CTRI researchers Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria, Dr. Michael Fiore and Dr. Danielle McCarthy pointed out that clinicians have a tremendous opportunity to position lung cancer screening as the entry point to a continuum of care to help patients quit tobacco use. “It highlights the need for coordinated, longitudinal, scalable, evidence-based strategies …
Ultrasonic vapes ≠ reduced toxins A new, popular vaping technology comes with statements implying reduced harm. But researchers and clinicians are concerned about early testing to the contrary. Popular vaping companies like Lost Mary and Surge have introduced “ultrasonic” vaping systems that use high-frequency vibrations to aerosolize e-liquid. Unlike traditional vaping systems, which generate …
UW-CTRI researchers have revised a questionnaire that researchers and clinicians can use to assess tobacco withdrawal. It’s called the Wisconsin Smoking Withdrawal Scale version 3 (WSWS 3) and it was published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. Based on the Withdraw From Tobacco study, led by UW-CTRI Co-founder and Associate Director Dr. Tim Baker …
A new vaping product, the GeekVape Nano 3, offers a toggle switch that goes from one mode – in which the aerosol is first drawn into the mouth before being inhaled into the lungs – to a second mode that allows up to fivefold greater device airflow capacity. The company promises “bolder flavor and bigger …
A new product that concerns public health leaders is a device that resembles a pocket watch with a touchscreen akin to an Apple watch. It also contains nicotine. It’s a vaping device called Vaporesso Nano 5. Source: Vaporesso.com The company shows young adults using the product and markets the design options (such as “Yellow Satin,” …
When Alexa discovered she was pregnant, she knew it was time to quit smoking. She had seen the pamphlets and TV ads for the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line, and decided to try. Quit coaches helped her create a plan that worked for her and sent her a two-week supply of nicotine patches. “They really helped …
UW-CTRI Assistant Professor Dr. Jesse Kaye was one of three UW experts who presented to the community at a program called Badgers On Tap. These events are held in pubs, breweries, bars and other venues. A typical event includes 2-3 flash talks, Q&A, bingo and trivia. Jesse and colleagues presented about cannabis use. The talk, …
You can watch a free video on how to help those in the justice system address their tobacco use. It’s thanks to a collaboration between the UW-CTRI Outreach team and the Wisconsin Correctional Association (WCA). The WCA hosted the statewide virtual lunch webinar for professionals working with the justice-involved population. UW-CTRI Outreach Specialist Allie Gorrilla …
A new product available online that could affect public health is Mint Mates, a product from 7 Daze. They’re mints that look like breath fresheners or candy but also include nicotine. The products come in containers with 40 mints and are available in flavors such as grape, mango, menthol, spearmint and strawberry, and in either …