Pharmacy college signed up with Philip Morris for ‘education program’
It has now backtracked on the deal to 'allay any further concerns about its probity'.
Tag: Tobacco
Hard-to-treat smokers need our time and a lot more NRT
This is a response to an article by Professor Stephen Leeder: An MBS item to counsel smokers? It’s just a load of smoke For decades, GPs…
Plain packaging had no impact on Australia’s smoking rates, researchers claim
A new study casts doubts on the major tobacco control policy.
Will the ban on importing e-cigarettes be overturned?
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he'll 'take account of the feedback', but is keeping an open mind.
Call to trial nicotine patches in COVID-19 cases
It’s not an invitation to take up smoking, but nicotine may have a protective role, argue UK doctors.
Are smokers at increased risk of coronavirus?
While there is mounting evidence that tobacco use may increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and more severe COVID-19 outcomes, at the time of writing,…
Smokers with vascular disease have sevenfold risk of amputation
A study quantifies the risk depending on disease location and major CV events.
Train driver’s nicotine withdrawal linked to near-miss drama
Doctors should supervise smoking cessation after train driver forgot to put a patch on: report.
Smoking cessation prolongs life despite weight gain
Patients with diabetes who quit cigarettes will reap the benefits: study.
How to stop smoking in hospital entrances – hire some ‘angry’ kids
Melbourne facility has slashed smoking since it started playing primary school students' anti-tobacco messages.
