JOURNAL ARTICLE

Clinical relevance of endothelial function, oxidative stress and inflammation after smoking cessation.

  • Published In: European Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2024, v. 54, n. 3. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Spicuzza, Lucia; Morjaria, Jaymin B.; Polosa, Riccardo 3 of 3

Abstract

The article critiques a study by Colsoul et al. that examined the effects of smoking cessation on various health biomarkers in a cohort of 65 adult smokers. While the study reported statistically significant changes in biomarkers related to endothelial function, oxidative stress, inflammation, and lipid profile after approximately 70 days of smoking abstinence, these changes were small and remained within normal ranges, raising questions about their clinical significance. The authors argue that the lack of a control group and the absence of compelling evidence for substantial health improvements undermine the study's conclusions. They emphasize the need for more sensitive and clinically meaningful endpoints to better assess the health effects of smoking cessation and tobacco harm reduction strategies. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:European Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2024/03, Vol. 54, Issue 3, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0014-2972
  • DOI:10.1111/eci.14126
  • Accession Number:175417702
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