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Smokers with diabetes and hypertension at higher risk of Cardiovascular events

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“Smokers with diabetes and hypertension at higher risk of Cardiovascular events”. – ICanCaRe Introduction: I continuation of our previous blog article on the risk of smoking and diabetes type 2, a recent article on a link of CVD with diabetes, highlights the need for a comprehensive smoking cessation program for such patients. In the complex […]

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PRISm – A COPD Risk factor and Smoking Cessation advocated by ICanCaRe

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Introduction: Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry (PRISm) is a critical indicator characterized by an FEV1 of <80% predicted and a FEV1/FVC ratio of >0.70. Identified as a precursor to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), PRISm demands careful monitoring, particularly in individuals with respiratory symptoms. The studies by Mariko Kogo et al. and Daniel H Higbee et

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“ICanCaRe: A Critical Response to the Increased Risk of Asthma Hospitalization in Children Exposed to Second-hand Smoke”

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“ICanCaRe: A Critical Response to the Increased Risk of Asthma Hospitalization in Children Exposed to Second-hand Smoke” A pivotal study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reveals a concerning correlation between second-hand smoke exposure and increased hospitalization risks in children with bronchial asthma, particularly following infections like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).[1,2] This

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Understanding the Link Between Smoking Cessation and Reduced Type 2 Diabetes Risk

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In a groundbreaking collaboration, the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), and the University of Newcastle have released a policy brief emphasizing the significant health benefits of quitting smoking, particularly in relation to type 2 diabetes. The Key Findings – Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: The brief reveals that individuals who

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Smoke Free from 40 to 0 in 15 days

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ZUSTIN – SMOKE FREE FROM 40 to Zero in 15 days. ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation Program at MAX Vaishali ZUSTIN USE TO TAKE 40-50 Cigarettes per day for 15 years. Referred by Dr. Sharad Joshi, Pulmonologist to ORAL CARE & TOBACCO CESSATION CENTRE, at MAX Vaishali. With ICanCaRe ‘ABCD’ of Tobacco Cessation Intervention he is completely

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A 77 years old doctor smoker, should he quit now?

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Author – Dr. Siddhi Hathiwala. MDS, Public Health Dentistry (2013), CTCS (2020) During our weekly session of CTCS course for cessation experts, a point was raised about a 77-years old person, doctor by profession and describing himself in good health state in spite of being a chronic smoker for over 40 years. It was discussed

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Dilemma of a Doctor – Advise to Quit or Not?

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Dilemma of a doctor – A 44 year old tobacco chewer with advance stage of cancer – should he be asked to quit tobacco??? Author – Dr. Monalee Prasad, BDS(2007), PGD in Aesthetic Dentistry (2009),TII -IDA(2020) ,OCTC (2021), CTCS (2021). This is a case of a 44 year-old male patient suffering from Stage IV recurrent

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Quitting Tobacco Strategy and Capacity Building – ICanCaRe Protocol

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Quitting Tobacco Strategy and Capacity Building – ICanCaRe Protocol Quitting tobacco is frustrating. And for a healthcare professional it is a challenge! Every day whatever discipline one is practicing, tobacco users, do visit your clinic. Most of the symptoms the patient has are also related to tobacco use – smoking, chewing, or vaping. The outcome

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St. John’s Hospital, Bengaluru Inaugurates Tobacco Cessation Centre

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St. John’s Hospital, Bengaluru Inaugurates Tobacco Cessation Centre ICanCaRe Academy congratulates Dr. Pradeep Johnson for starting of Tobacco Cessation center at St. John’s Hospital, Bengaluru. Dr. Pradeep a senior Psychiatrist inspired by ICanCaRe SAVE the youth campaign skilled up a CERTIFIED TOBACCO CESSATION SPECIALIST course accredited by Gujarat University conducted by ICanCaRe in November 2020.

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*Best Diwali Wishes I GOT TODAY! I feel elated!*

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This Diwali is extremely satisfying, as I have now a good number of patients saved from getting cancer! The #SAVEtheyouth campaign with its components #knowtobacco & #chotadaana is off-course when a person gets cancer we can still save them, but it would be associated with morbidity, and compromised quality of life.

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