Mirroring human mental processes through artificial intelligence can open new frontiers in clinical medicine

Just published in the journal Internal and Emergency Medicine  a commentary that illustrates the potential of machine learning in analyzing and processing large amounts of clinical and laboratory information, using…

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75th Tobacco Science Research Conference: CoEHAR in New Orleans 

The meeting “75th Tobacco Science Research Conference” is an incredible opportunity for researchers and professionals to discuss, analyze and deepen the latest news on tobacco harm reduction strategies, including the necessary steps to develop the scientific activity and the engagement of the sector

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Study showed that vaping is linked to respiratory symptoms but according to CoEHAR researchers: “No causality proved”

The prestigious American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine published a comment by researchers from CoEHAR and the University of Messina regarding a US studies that concluded that “former and current e-cigarette use was associated with higher odds of developing wheezing-related respiratory symptoms”. According to the Italian authors “the significance of the findings needs careful review”.

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First study in the world to evaluate efficacy and safety of the antismoking drug varenicline for smokers with Diabetes

A recent randomized controlled trial of varenicline (Chantix) combined with psychological support has significantly increased the chance of quitting smoking for 300 smokers with type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Catania, world capital of antismoking research: the CoEHAR mural

As a tangible demonstration of the gratitude towards the city that marked the beginning of the change, this morning CoEHAR presented the “CoEHAR Mural” along A.Doria Avenue (near INFN- Institute of Nuclear Physics). The mural is an artistic work created by the collective “MaleTinte”, thanks to the patronage of the Municipality of Catania and the Italian Anti-smoking League, LIAF, and the support of the BCC, Cooperative Credit Bank of Regalbuto and PPG Italy Group.

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