Physical Exercise−Mediated Changes in Redox Profile Contribute to Muscle Remodeling After Passive Hand-Rolled Cornhusk Cigarette Smoke Exposure

Thirupathi, Anand; Scarparo, S.; Silva, Paulo L; Marqueze, Luis Felipe; Vasconcelos, Franciane T F; Nagashima, Seigo; Cunha, Eduardo B B; Noronha, Lúcia de; Silveira, Paulo Cesar; Nesi, Renata Tiscoski; Gu, Yaodong; Pinho, Ricardo A.

doi:10.3389/fphys.2020.590962

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“…Similar to other tobacco products that might not be machine manufactured, such as bidis in India and some kreteks in Indonesia, 1 straw cigarettes are often seen as more natural and less harmful than cigarettes by consumers. 2 However, studies among mice found that exposure to straw cigarette smoke causes damage similar to any other cigarette. [2][3][4] Beyond health dangers, straw cigarette production also raises socioeconomic concerns at the national level.…”

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“…2 However, studies among mice found that exposure to straw cigarette smoke causes damage similar to any other cigarette. [2][3][4] Beyond health dangers, straw cigarette production also raises socioeconomic concerns at the national level. In 2019, the Brazilian Federal Police exposed several cases of tax evasion involving straw cigarette companies that had resulted in a government loss of R$100 million.…”

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“… 2 However, studies among mice found that exposure to straw cigarette smoke causes damage similar to any other cigarette. 2–4 …”

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Straw cigarette branding: misleading descriptors and a new Marlboro man

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BackgroundStraw cigarettes are hand-rolled tobacco in a corn straw, common in Brazil and believed to be less harmful by consumers. Traditionally consumed in rural areas and by men, a recent increase in use among young people in urban areas was observed. This study assessed marketing appeals of straw cigarette packaging in Brazil.MethodsFollowing a systematic protocol, unique straw cigarette packs were purchased in 2013, 2016 and 2019 from three cities: Manaus, Salvador and São Paulo. Packs were double-coded for the absence/presence of marketing appeals (ie, luxury/quality, masculinity, classic/timeless, flavours and less harm).ResultsThe number of unique straw cigarette packs purchased as part of the overall sample increased in the most recent collection: 2.3% (n=3), 1.3% (n=2) and 15.5% (n=27) in 2013, 2016 and 2019, respectively. Across the years, all packs presented luxury/quality elements (eg, images of crests); 93.8% (n=30) included the word ‘artisanal’. Masculine appeal (eg, images of men) was present on 56.3% (n=18) of packs. Almost half had classic/timeless elements, including the words ‘tradition’/‘original’. In 2019, 59.3% (n=16) of the packs were flavoured compared with none in previous years. Over a quarter of all packs presented a less harm appeal (eg, ‘smooth’).ConclusionWe identified an increase in availability of unique straw cigarette packs, strong branding and use of misleading descriptors on the packs. The adoption of plain packaging and the implementation of Brazil’s additive ban could help to reduce the appeal of straw cigarettes and curb the current increase in use among youth.

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New dimension of epilepsy complications: A literature systematic review of visual and retinal disorders

Negahi,

Sattarzadeh,

Zarei

2023

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Background: Epilepsy usually causes irreparable brain damage with its convulsive attacks, depending on whether it is localized or general, damage to the brain nerves is not far away. Aim: This systematic review, we examined the effect of epilepsy on vision complications. Method: This article was written according to PRISMA criteria from January 2018 to January 2022. These articles were selected from PubMed, Scopus and Google scholar (for results follow-up) databases and 98 articles were studied and 11 of them were used in this article. The principle of non-bias was respected and the results were reviewed at the Cochrane Center. Mesh base Keywords: Epilepsy/seizure, optic nerves, oculomotor nerves,Trochlear nerves, Vision disorders, retinal disorders. Results: Epilepsy attacks reduce the thickness of optic nerve ganglions and retinal nerve fibers. Epileptic seizures with damage to retinal nerves and more precisely optic nerve ganglia reduce Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer (RNFL), Ganglion Cell Layer (GCL). Some studies have stated that hypoplasia of the optic nerve, which is a symptom of focal non-convulsive status epilepticus, has been associated with any kinds of epilepsy. Finally, these propositions ended with the reduction of sensitivity to light in several articles, vision response is reduced in patients with persistent epilepsy. Conclusion: visual power decrease and serious retinal nerve damage can be expected from epileptic seizures, that change indicators same as nerve thickness and sensitivity to light.

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Physical Exercise−Mediated Changes in Redox Profile Contribute to Muscle Remodeling After Passive Hand-Rolled Cornhusk Cigarette Smoke Exposure

Cited by 2 publications

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Straw cigarette branding: misleading descriptors and a new Marlboro man

Straw cigarette branding: misleading descriptors and a new Marlboro man

New dimension of epilepsy complications: A literature systematic review of visual and retinal disorders

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