Smoking cessation

Parker University Celebrates World Spine Day and National Chiropractic Health Month

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Dallas, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker University annually recognizes initiatives like World Spine Day and National Chiropractic Health Month that positively impact the mission of the chiropractic industry.

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  • Dallas, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker University annually recognizes initiatives like World Spine Day and National Chiropractic Health Month that positively impact the mission of the chiropractic industry.
  • October 16, 2023, marks this year’s annual World Spine Day, with “Move Your Spine!” as its theme.
  • Organized by the World Federation of Chiropractic, World Spine Day has more than 800 official organizational supporters worldwide.
  • The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and DCs nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2023 throughout October!

From Managing Chronic Diseases to Monitoring Nutrition: Patient-Centric Apps are the Next Big Thing in Healthcare

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

The global patient-centric healthcare app market reached a monumental US$ 10.4 Billion in 2022.

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  • The global patient-centric healthcare app market reached a monumental US$ 10.4 Billion in 2022.
  • Users can monitor vital health aspects, manage chronic diseases, and interact seamlessly with healthcare professionals.
  • Furthermore, with a significant uptick in telehealth utilization due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the demand for patient-centric healthcare apps has surged globally.
  • For a detailed breakdown, analysis, and to tap into the lucrative growth opportunities the patient-centric healthcare app market offers, visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/niwwn1

World Maritime Day: MedSea Shares Four Important Trends in Seafarer Health

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

MedSea, an International SOS company and a leading provider of health services to thousands of seafarers worldwide, provides their top four commercial maritime health trends for the remainder of 2023.

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  • MedSea, an International SOS company and a leading provider of health services to thousands of seafarers worldwide, provides their top four commercial maritime health trends for the remainder of 2023.
  • In general, dental issues are preventable and can be avoided, therefore it is crucial for ship owners/operators to promote dental health onboard .
  • Smoking cessation reduces the risk of tobacco-related diseases and improves respiratory health, which is vital for those working in confined spaces.
  • Additionally, addressing alcohol abuse not only enhances seafarers’ health, but also mitigates the risk of accidents, ensuring a healthier and safer maritime environment.

Nearly 7 in 10 American Doctors Mistakenly Believe Nicotine Causes Lung Cancer, Thwarting Efforts to Help The Country's More Than 50 Million Smokers Quit

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 7 in 10 U.S. doctors mistakenly attribute the negative health consequences of smoking to nicotine, directly jeopardizing advancements made in helping smokers quit, a survey funded by a Foundation for a Smoke-Free World grant has found.

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  • On average, 67% of U.S. doctors mistakenly believe nicotine causes lung cancer and 66%-75% mistakenly believe nicotine is a direct cause of a range of illness such as atherosclerosis, birth defects and more.
  • 93% of doctors in the U.S. at least moderately agree that helping patients quit smoking is a priority.
  • Encouragingly, 81% of American physicians surveyed are at least moderately interested in additional cessation and tobacco harm reduction training.
  • These results raise concerns about U.S. doctors' ability to equip patients who smoke with the most accurate and effective advice on how to quit.

$34.81 Bn Health Coaching Market - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2022 & 2023-2031: Chronic Disease Prevalence and Online Coaching Spearheading Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The "Health Coaching Market By Type, By Mode, By Duration, By Application: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Health Coaching Market By Type, By Mode, By Duration, By Application: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Health coaching is a type of lifestyle coaching that focuses on helping people improve their overall health and well-being through lifestyle and behavior changes.
  • This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the health coaching market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing health coaching market opportunities.
  • The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global health coaching market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

Truckstop Raises Awareness for Driver Well-being Challenges During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

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Friday, September 8, 2023

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 10-16), Truckstop surveyed over 500 long-haul truck drivers to gain an understanding of the challenges they face on the road to eat healthy and stay active.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 10-16), Truckstop surveyed over 500 long-haul truck drivers to gain an understanding of the challenges they face on the road to eat healthy and stay active.
  • "As we mark National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, it's imperative we shed light on the real challenges drivers face every day," said Kendra Tucker, chief executive officer, Truckstop.
  • Truckstop is proud to support the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) with a donation tied to their National Truck Driver Appreciation Week campaign which runs throughout the month of September.
  • Join us in celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and check out Truckstop's Rockstars of the Road: Highway to Health campaign on Facebook where followers can win fantastic prizes while honoring the dedicated truck drivers who keep America moving.

Dr. Rod J. Rohrich Selected by Newsweek as the Best Facelift Surgeon in the United States

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dallas plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, has been selected as the top facelift surgeon in the United States for 2023 in Newsweek's newly published, peer reviewed list of top performing plastic surgeons, topping the list at number 1 for the third consecutive year.

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  • Renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, has recently been selected by Newsweek as the best facelift surgeon in the United States for the third consecutive year in the magazine's ranked list of best plastic surgeons.
  • DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dallas plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, has been selected as the top facelift surgeon in the United States for 2023 in Newsweek's newly published, peer reviewed list of top performing plastic surgeons, topping the list at number 1 for the third consecutive year.
  • In the resulting list, Dr. Rohrich was ranked at number 1 for the best facelift surgeon in the United States , with the top performing score based on the unique methodology used by Newsweek and Statista.
  • "I'm extremely honored to have my work in facelift surgery recognized by Newsweek in this extensive peer reviewed process," says Dr. Rohrich.

New Data: Most Prescribers, Pharmacists Agree Team-Based Care Benefits Patients, Lowers Costs

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

73% of prescribers and half of pharmacists are concerned about the lack of primary care physicians in their area—a shortage affecting rural areas and small towns in particular.

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  • 73% of prescribers and half of pharmacists are concerned about the lack of primary care physicians in their area—a shortage affecting rural areas and small towns in particular.
  • Prescribers and pharmacists are eager to work together to improve access to care.
  • “Hearing directly from providers reveals a growing consensus between prescribers and pharmacists who agree that a team-based approach to care benefits patients and may help lower costs,” said Frank Harvey, Chief Executive Officer of Surescripts.
  • Find out with Surescripts’ new interactive map and learn more about How Care Teams Are Evolving to Fill Primary Care Gaps .

Closure of Pittsburgh Coal-Processing Plant Tied to Local Health Gains

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

These in turn were linked to near-instant decreases in local heart-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations for cardiovascular diseases, a new study shows.

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  • These in turn were linked to near-instant decreases in local heart-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations for cardiovascular diseases, a new study shows.
  • The impact of the closure persisted through at least December 2018, the last month for which data were analyzed.
  • Before closing under community pressure, the plant had incurred millions of dollars in government fines for air and water pollution.
  • Analyses of state health records showed that average weekly visits to the local emergency departments for heart-related problems decreased by 42% immediately after the shutdown.

Nearly 80% of Doctors Worldwide Mistakenly Believe Nicotine Causes Lung Cancer, Thwarting Efforts to Help One Billion Smokers Quit

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A significant majority of doctors across the globe mistakenly attributes the negative health consequences of smoking to nicotine, directly jeopardizing advancements made in helping smokers quit, a survey funded by a Foundation for a Smoke-Free World grant has found.

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  • On average, nearly 77% of doctors mistakenly believe nicotine causes lung cancer and 78% believe it causes atherosclerosis.
  • Encouragingly, on average, more than 80% of physicians surveyed are at least moderately interested in cessation and tobacco harm reduction training.
  • While an average of 87% of doctors at least moderately agree helping patients quit smoking is a priority, it is troubling that on average 74% mistakenly believe nicotine causes a range of illnesses from lung cancer to COPD.
  • These results raise serious concerns about doctors' ability to equip patients who smoke with the most accurate and effective advice on how to quit.