UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention
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. Johnson said 44 studies met the criteria for their exploration into how older people quit smoking. “The only reason we …
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. Here are three new vapes: 1. Replaceable cartridges that contain flavor. The federal government banned flavors in vaping devices that …
UW-CTRI staff recently granted interviews to several media outlets. So grab your pardners, dosey doe for this month’s round-up.
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 the chair, Piper as a co-chair. “There’s a lot we don’t know about what happens when people use tobacco and …
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 to funding from the National Cancer Institute. In just two hours recruiting via social media, the team had generated 354 …
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 through her work to improve the reach and effectiveness of tobacco treatment, especially for populations disproportionately impacted by tobacco use …
UW-CTRI Researcher Dr. Jesse Kaye was awarded a K23 grant, a major career milestone, from the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Drug Abuse. Kaye will explore how machine learning (a subfield of artificial intelligence, or “AI”) might help to personalize treatment in real time for people trying to address their tobacco use. “Personalized treatment …
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health bestowed its highest honor for alumni to UW-CTRI Founding Director Dr. Michael Fiore. The award goes to an alumnus who has contributed significantly to public health. Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke at the event in Boston to honor Fiore, recognizing him for earning his master’s of public health …
We’ve seen “smart vapes” designed to look like smart phones, we’ve seen vapes that look like purses. Now vape products are built into iPhone cases. One brand, Humo Case, offers flavors like Blue Razz Ice, Watermelon Ice, Triple Berry and Miami Mint. Each case offers 30,000 puffs at “5% nicotine strength” and retail for $24.99. …
UW-CTRI researchers and colleagues reviewed data from the 2015-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health of American adults and found only around half of patients who used tobacco products recalled receiving advice from healthcare providers to quit in the past year. The research was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The study …