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To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2005.04.029 Byline: Subha V. Raman, Mona Shah, Beth McCarthy, Anne Garcia, Amy K. Ferketich Abstract: Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) accurately quantifies right ventricular (RV) and left ventricular (LV) volumes and function. Limited availability of CMR and increasing use of MR-incompatible cardiovascular devices underscore the potential utility of cardiac computed tomography (CT) for ventricular quantification. This study quantified biventricular size and systolic function with multi-detector row CT compared with CMR imaging. Author Affiliation: Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH Article History: Received 17 February 2005; Accepted 28 April 2005 Article Note: (footnote) This study was supported by a grant from the State of Ohio (BRTT02-0022).

To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2004.08.029 Byline: Amy K. Ferketich (a), Jeanette Pohorence Ferguson (b), Philip F. Binkley (c) Abstract: Psychological depression has been linked to heart failure, both an antecedent to and as a risk factor for poor outcomes among patients with existing heart failure. Elevated levels of proinflammatory cytokines have been proposed as a possible physiological link between the 2 conditions. The objective of this study was to examine the proinflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1[beta], and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF[alpha]) in heart failure patients with and without elevated symptoms of depression. Author Affiliation: (a) School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, Ohio (b) Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, Ohio (c) Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio Article History: Received 14 May 2004; Accepted 24 August 2004 Article Note: (footnote) The study was supported by NHLBI/NIH K24-HL04208, 'Paradigm Shifts in Clinical Ischemia Detection.'

Waterpipe (WP) smoking has rapidly grown in popularity in the United States and other Western countries with the fastest uptake among younger individuals. This growth has been encouraged by the misperception that WP smoke is harmless or less harmful than cigarette smoke. To better understand how WP affects the health of young people, we conducted a narrative review of the literature focusing on the adverse health effects of WP smoking in adolescents and younger adults. We searched scientific literature databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and ISI Web and selected papers that met the inclusion criteria. Sixty-three papers met the inclusion criteria and were selected for review. Data were abstracted from the selected papers into a standardized table. The evidence demonstrates that WP smoking can cause acute lung infection and injury, and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, in adolescents and young adults. It is also associated with adverse subclinical effects in this sub-population, including oral and systemic genotoxicity, lung function decline, and the alteration of vascular and hemodynamic functions. Limited evidence that is available indicates associations with psychological and neurological effects and asthma. No identified publications examined the association between WP use and type 2 diabetes, a condition that is associated with cigarette smoking among young people. WP smoking by younger individuals can result in their hospitalization due to systemic CO poisoning and acute lung disease, and induce subclinical adverse effects in the oral cavity, pulmonary system, and in circulation, that are involved in the pathogenesis of local and systemic chronic diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The January 2024 issue of Nicotine & Tobacco Research highlights the use of qualitative research methods in the field of nicotine and tobacco research. Qualitative research involves exploring themes through textual data, often collected through focus group and semi-structured interviews. The six papers in this issue demonstrate how qualitative research can be used to understand new topics, tailor interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs. These methods are valuable for informing the development of interventions, educational programs, and policies related to nicotine and tobacco use. [Extracted from the article]