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“I feel very confident [having the pharmacist involved], and I can say I do trust my pharmacist to do it. And I feel like my pharmacist may be the one to actually get me to stop smoking.”

Prescription medications for smoking cessation demonstrate 2-3 times greater effectiveness compared to nicotine gum, offering a superior intervention option for asthma patients who smoke.

Recent research from the University of Michigan highlights a startling revelation: individuals with bipolar disorder face a mortality risk 4-6 times higher than those without the condition, emphasizing the urgent need for targeted healthcare strategies.

A recent study has found that women are twice as likely as men to report not receiving advice on tobacco cessation from their dental care provider. This finding highlights the need for dentists to ensure equitable provision of information and intervention programs.

The study suggests that even small changes in lifestyle habits can have a significant impact on life expectancy, highlighting the importance of physicians’ role in supporting patients in making these changes.

Examine the case of a young smoker with acute dyspnea whose chest CT reveals oddly shaped cysts to uncover a mystery that goes beyond usual diagnostics and leads us into the world of uncommon lung disorders.