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Anti-smoking vaccine still has a ways to go
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 5, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: A smoking vaccine? New anti-tobacco approach is yielding promising results
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Smoking cessation meds may be covered in Ontario's Drug Benefit Program
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 14, 2011 Source: Ontario may pay for drugs that help kick nicotine habit
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Improving the odds to quit smoking
Original broadcast date: January 4, 2009 New Year’s resolutions involve commitments to make positive changes, whether it’s to sort out money matters, enjoy life more or finally get in shape before swimsuit season. For many Canadian smokers, quitting permanently would be one of their greatest accomplishments in life, but successful quitting requires a plan. Getting…
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Lung Association calls for universally accessible smoking cessation supports for all smokers
The Lung Association is calling for universally accessible smoking cessation supports for all smokers living in Canada. This recommendation is based on the results of its new report entitled “Making Quit Happen: Canada’s Challenges to Smoking Cessation”. Dr. Anthony D’Urzo, MD, MSc, BPHE, CCFP, FCFP, Family Physician and Director of Primary Care Lung Clinic, Toronto…
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New smoking cessation aid
The options for people who want to quit smoking increased by one this week with the introduction of a new treatment approved by Health Canada. Varenicline tartrate (Champix) is a new class of medications specifically designed to compete with nicotine’s affect on the brain. What are the indications for its use? What is its efficacy?…
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What is coming down the pipe medically on the smoking cessation front?
For some, smoking cessation can be a simple as throwing the pack away, for others it is a mighty hill to climb. Cigarette smoking is responsible for 30 per cent of all cancers, is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke and is the principle cause of COPD. Dr. Andrew Pipe will present a…
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Survey shows youth drug use up in past decade
In this continuing series based on teens’ questions asked at Canterbury High School, today’s column looks at the drug issue, which is all too often intertwined with the issue of sex among teenagers.
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How do you get herpes?
How have society’s changing attitudes about sexual activity and responsibility affected our teenage children? The Medical Institute for Sexual Health, a U.S. non-profit group promoting sexual abstinence outside marriage, lists the devastating toll laissez-faire attitudes have had on our teens.
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Cutting loose from tobacco
Most people know the risks of cigarette smoking. They often employ many strategies to quit, often with lukewarm success. An understanding of the addictive nature and the associated habits and triggers of smoking is essential before attempting a smoking cessation program.