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Smoking mind over smoking matter

Nicotine patches and gum are common -- and often ineffective -- ways of fighting cigarette cravings, as most smokers have discovered. Now a new study from Tel Aviv University shows why they're ineffective, and may provide ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jul 13, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

New pump created for microneedle drug-delivery patch

(PhysOrg.com) -- Purdue University researchers have developed a new type of pump for drug-delivery patches that might use arrays of "microneedles" to deliver a wider range of medications than now possible ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 01, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Electronic cigarettes hold promise as aid to quitting

A study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers reports that electronic cigarettes are a promising tool to help smokers quit, producing six-month abstinence rates nearly double those for traditional ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

More smokers kick the habit with extended nicotine patch therapy, research shows

New research from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine may help more smokers keep their New Year's resolution by helping them quit smoking. Extended use of a nicotine patch - 24 weeks versus the standard eight ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 01, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0