Current research on cigarette toxicity: critical appraisal in view of clinical laboratory
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Article Title | Current research on cigarette toxicity: critical appraisal in view of clinical laboratory |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Gyawali, Prajwal (Author) and Oguoma, Victor Maduabuchi (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences |
Journal Citation | 4 (6), pp. 1785-1793 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2016 |
Place of Publication | India |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20161725 |
Abstract | Cigarette smoking has been implicated as a potential risk factor for development and progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), including ischemic heart disease. Although, several methods are in existence to measuring cigarette toxicity, evidence regarding adoption of a gold standard technique is still imprecise. In this study, we reviewed articles describing methods of measuring cigarette toxicity in relation to clinical laboratory practice. A critical analysis of the benefits and limitations of each method in relation to low-middle income countries is discussed. |
Keywords | biomarkers, cigarette, toxicity testing |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 429999. Other health sciences not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | c. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. |
Byline Affiliations | Charles Sturt University |
Charles Darwin University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q5y60/current-research-on-cigarette-toxicity-critical-appraisal-in-view-of-clinical-laboratory
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