New data from the Replica Project at CORESTA 2024
Dr. Lia Emma, CoEHAR researcher, participated in the 2024 CORESTA congress in Edinburgh to present the latest findings of the REPLICA project The CORESTA Congress focuses on fostering discussion and…
CoEHAR: Brain Cells Exposed to Cigarette Smoke Age 5 Times Faster Than Those Treated with Nicotine or Aerosol from Modified-Risk Products
Researchers at CoEHAR recently published a unique study in scientific literature, analyzing the effects of cigarette smoke, aerosol from heated tobacco products, and nicotine on microglia cells, the "sentinels" of…
Sharper Night: Chiara Giardina, KAC winner, talks to young students and researchers
Sharper Night is an event dedicated to research and the members of the scientific community. This year, Chiara Giardina, winner of the KAC scholarship, addressed an audience of young students…
Meeting on Addiction: Catania hosts the prestigious international conference on addiction
From October 28 to 31, Catania will host the annual international conference dedicated to addictions, with a specific focus on cigarette addiction and harm reduction strategies. The event will be…
Historic agreement between CoEHAR of the University of Catania and the Padjadjaran University: the launch of the CoEHAR Indonesia
Java, September 11, 2024 - CoEHAR, the Center of Excellence for the Acceleration of Harm Reduction established at the University of Catania in 2018, is expanding its activities by signing a letter…
What does e-cigarette aerosol contain? A new review analyzes studies that have measured the amount of carbonyls present in the aerosol
A new review conducted by CoEHAR researchers, and a pool of international experts analyzed the studies evaluating electronic cigarette emissions, confirming low levels of potentially harmful compounds, such as carbonyls,…
SMILE Study Researchers Confirm That Exclusive Users of Combustion-Free Products Have Lower Plaque Accumulation Compared to Smokers
The exclusive use of ECs or HTPs may be associated with reduced dental plaque and calculus accumulation compared to conventional cigarette smoking, suggesting a potentially less harmful impact on oral health. These findings could be particularly compelling for smokers concerned about dental hygiene and related issues such as bad breath.
APHRF 2024, Polosa at the Asian conference on Harm Reduction
"This forum is not just about addressing the smoking problem, but also about encouraging a comprehensive approach in public policy, advocacy, public education, and support for solutions that are lower risk and practical for adult smokers" said Ariyo.
New collaborative projects between Padjadjaran University and the University of Catania for studies on harm reduction in Indonesia
“It is important to know that the cause of the health impacts of smoking is actually caused by combustion and TAR, not nicotine itself. This alternative represents a way to avoid the dangerous consequences of burning and contributes to the reduction of risks due to smoking” said Polosa.
Springer: new Call for Papers
This collection seeks studies using evidence synthesis methodologies to examine the impact of institutions on tobacco elimination in low- and middle-income countries and indigenous communities.