LMIC News

Effect of smokeless tobacco on color stability and surface roughness of CAD/CAM milled, 3D printed, and conventional provisional crown and fixed dental prosthesis materials: An in vitro study

Background: Provisional fixed dental prosthesis (FDP) plays an important role during fixed prosthodontic therapy till the definitive. Discoloration of materials used for provisional FDPs can cause patient dissatisfaction and may create doubt about the color stability of the definitive FDP. Surface roughness is the other major property to be taken into consideration for provisional FDP materials. Smokeless tobacco is reported to affect the color stability and surface roughness of different prosthetic materials.

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Implications of nicotine vaping products for tobacco control in ASEAN low-income and middle-income countries: in-depth interviews with experts from the region

Objectives: The use of nicotine vaping products (NVPs) has increased in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region; however, it is uncertain what implications the presence and use of NVPs have for tobacco control.

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New smoking laws for South Africa - a job-killer in plain packaging

The Portfolio Committee on Health has conducted more public hearings on the new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, with participants expressing mixed views.

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Russians Switching But Face Ban

Russian smokers are swapping their tobacco cigarettes from reduced harm vapes in their droves, according to the latest data available from the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat). The leap to the safer alternative mirrors the rest of the world but comes at a time when vapes are inexplicably under attack by authorities in Russia with a complete ban on flavoured products slated for March 1, 2024.

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No probe yet into vaping allegations made against Malaysia MP, says KL police chief

KUALA LUMPUR - No investigation has been opened at this point concerning a report lodged by Tanah Merah MP Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz over a photo that allegedly showed him vaping in Parliament.

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Probe under way over claims Malaysian MP was vaping in Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Parliament is currently probing allegations that an MP was vaping in the Lower House after pictures showing him holding an object near his mouth circulated on social media.

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Association of dual use of cigarettes with obstructive sleep apnea assessed by the STOP-Bang score

Introduction: Although previous studies have addressed the association between smoking and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), there are few studies on the association between electronic cigarette use and OSA. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the association between the dual use of electronic and conventional cigarettes and OSA.

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Comparison of attempts and plans to quit tobacco products among single, dual, and triple users

Introduction: Tobacco users are categorized as single, dual, and triple users based on the number of tobacco products (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and heated tobacco products) used. This study addressed a literature gap by examining how adult Korean tobacco users' quit attempts/plans differed based on the user type, and the associated psychosocial and subjective health-related factors.

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