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UW-CTRI media round-up
UW-CTRI staff recently granted interviews to several media outlets. So saddle up, y’all, for this month’s round-up! UW-CTRI Director Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria spoke with WCLO radio about health concerns from new vaping products such as those …
Test deciphers whether a patient really smoked, vaped or both
Researchers published a paper in Nicotine & Tobacco Research about a novel way to test whether a patient has used just vaping products, just smoking products or both within the last 48 hours. The research, …
UW-CTRI promotes lung cancer screening
UW-CTRI colleagues Kathleen Cantu and Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria promoted lung cancer screening and quitting tobacco use on National Lung Cancer Screening Day. “Adding smoking cessation treatment to lung cancer screening can further reduce lung cancer …
Scoping review reveals stark needs as elder population about to double
UW-CTRI Researcher Dr. Adrienne Johnson and colleagues combed through 10,000 papers and the evidence is clear: Older people can quit smoking and are as successful as younger counterparts (or more) when they use evidence-based treatments. …
3 new vapes raise health concerns
Three new vape products are on the market, potentially exacerbating public health concerns. Vaping can increase health risks among users for COPD, sleep problems, impulsivity, mood disorders, damaged smile, anhedonia and use of other drugs. …
UW-CTRI media round-up
UW-CTRI staff recently granted interviews to several media outlets. So grab your pardners, dosey doe for this month’s round-up. UW-CTRI Director Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria provided comments to CHEST Physician about recent research on tobacco dependence treatment in …
Research gaps remain in co-use of cannabis and tobacco
UW-CTRI Research Director Dr. Megan Piper and UW-CTRI Director Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria served on the American Thoracic Society expert panel who reviewed the latest evidence on co-use of cannabis and tobacco and made several important recommendations. Kathuria served as …
Avenues study goes national
For people who both smoke and vape, there will be new paths to help them address their relationship with nicotine – now from coast to coast. The Avenues study has expanded to recruit nationally, thanks …
Dr. Danielle McCarthy honored for excellence
The UW Department of Medicine has selected UW-CTRI Research Director Dr. Danielle McCarthy for an Outstanding Senior Faculty Research Award for her exceptional contributions to research, mentorship and leadership. “Danielle continues to elevate UW-CTRI’s impact …