APSR Respiratory Updates

Dr. David CL Lam

APSR Respiratory Updates is a unique publication bringing you the most important clinical research in respiratory medicine. Each month an expert within the APSR will identify and review ten key publications in their field. In addition to a link to the publication, a brief commentary on why the study is important will be provided. This series represents an important initiative of the Education Committee of the APSR. We hope you find it informative and useful in your clinical practice.

Dr. David CL Lam

Respiratory Updates	Contents
Volume 4, Issue 1 (January 2012 Tobacco/Smoking cessation	Effectiveness of dust control methods during manual concrete surface grinding A randomized placebo-controlled trial of varenicline for smoking cessation allowing flexible quit dates Effects of varenicline in adult smokers: a multinational, randomized, placebo-controlled study Reduction in cadmium exposure in the US, 1988-2008: the contribution of declining smoking rates Environmental tobacco smoke exposure increases Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection risk in children Placebo-controlled trial of cytisine for smoking cessation Association between parental smoking behaviour and children's respiratory morbidity Effectiveness of a school nurse-delivered smoking-cessation intervention for adolescents Intensive intervention for alcohol-dependent smokers in early recovery: a randomized trial Impact of the 2010 tobacco tax increase in Australia on short-term smoking cessation
Earlier 'Respiratory Updates':
2011 Archive
2010 Archive
2009 Archive
Earlier 'Respiratory Research Reviews':
2008 Archive
2007 Archive
2006 Archive

Disclaimer: The above publications are not intended as a replacement for regular medical education. The comments are an interpretation of the published study and reflect the opinion of the writer rather than those of the research group or scientific journal. It is suggested readers review the full trial data before forming a final conclusion on its merits.

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