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Nicotine induces macrophage pyroptosis via LINC01272/miR-515/KLF6 axis

Nicotine contributes to the causation of atherosclerosis, which the prominent cellular components are macrophages. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play an important role in regulating cell functions such as cell proliferation, differentiation and programmed death.

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THR Advocates Applaud China's New Regulatory Move

On June 20, 2023, the Office of the State Tobacco Administration sent out a notification on the "Guidelines for Promoting the Building of Quality Assurance Systems for Exported Electronic Cigarette Products"

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China Tobacco Administrator's Notice on E-Cig Quality Assurance Systems

The Office of the State Tobacco Administration sent out a notification on the Guidelines for Promoting the Building of Quality Assurance Systems for Exported Electronic Cigarette Products.

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Prevalence, knowledge and factors associated with shisha smoking among university students in Cameroon

Young adults consider shisha (water-pipe) less harmful than other smoking methods, but it has been reported to expose its users to excess levels of tobacco. This study sought to determine the prevalence, knowledge and factors associated with shisha use among university students in Buea, Cameroon.

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A longitudinal study of transitions between smoking and smokeless tobacco use from the ITC Bangladesh Surveys: implications for tobacco control in the Southeast Asia region

Background: In Southeast Asia, tobacco use is a major public health threat. Tobacco users in this region may switch between or concurrently use smoked tobacco and smokeless tobacco (SLT), which makes effective tobacco control challenging. This study tracks transitions of use among different product users (cigarettes, bidis, and SLT) in Bangladesh, one of the largest consumers of tobacco in the region, and examines factors related to transitions and cessation.

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Mayors unite for a tobacco-free Bangladesh by 2040

The goal of the gathering was to discuss implementing tobacco control laws and local government guidelines

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Knowledge, practices and beliefs of students regarding health effects of shisha use in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: A cross?sectional study

Background: The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced. Shisha use has recently been gaining increased popularity in many developed and developing countries.

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