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'''Here we take a look at busting myths and debunking junk science about nicotine or products containing nicotine.''' | '''Here we take a look at busting myths and debunking junk science about nicotine or products containing nicotine.''' | ||
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=ENDS - COVID / EVALI / Respiratory Disease= | |||
===2020: [https://rodutobaccotruth.blogspot.com/2020/07/e-cigarettes-and-respiratory-disease-no.html E-Cigarettes and Respiratory Disease: NO EVIDENCE]=== | |||
*The re-analysis by Kenkel and colleagues should prompt the American Journal of Preventive Medicine’s editors to revisit their decision to publish Bhatta and Glantz’s latest study. | |||
*Cornell University researchers, led by economics professor Don Kenkel, have published a comprehensive re-analysis of the study "Association of E-Cigarette Use With Respiratory Disease Among Adults: A Longitudinal Analysis", concluding: “We find no evidence that current or former e-cigarette use is associated with respiratory disease.” Their paper on the topic: [https://www.nber.org/papers/w27507 E-Cigarettes and Respiratory Disease: A Replication, Extension, and Future Directions] | |||
*Debunking this study: [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31859175/ Association of E-Cigarette Use With Respiratory Disease Among Adults: A Longitudinal Analysis] | |||
*Debunking this press release: [https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2019/12/416216/e-cigarettes-significantly-raise-risk-chronic-lung-disease-first-long-term E-Cigarettes Significantly Raise Risk of Chronic Lung Disease, First Long-Term Study Finds] | |||
===2016: [https://tobaccoanalysis.blogspot.com/2016/11/new-study-on-e-cigarettes-and.html?fbclid=IwAR3wwIT74ldCRhb-VUVCfWjUPQkX9FJjSzW6vtbBlHxaUsvPY4qDxxHzWHw New Study on E-Cigarettes and Bronchitis: An Example of Scientific Dishonesty and Deception]=== | |||
*The rest of the story is that essentially what we have here is an example of scientific dishonesty and apparently intentional deception of the journal readers and the public. For a movement that has devoted so much attention to attacking the tobacco industry for its deception and scientific dishonesty, I believe that we need to adhere to the highest standards of honesty and transparency in our scientific reporting. This is not happening in our reporting of the health effects of vaping, and it is certainly not happening in this study and the dissemination of its results. | |||
*Debunking the Abstract of: [https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1164/rccm.201604-0804OC Electronic Cigarette Use and Respiratory Symptoms in Adolescents] | |||
*Debunking this Press Release: [https://www.news-medical.net/news/20161116/E-cigarette-use-linked-to-risk-of-respiratory-symptoms-among-adolescents.aspx E-cigarette use linked to risk of respiratory symptoms among adolescents] | |||
=ENDS - Gateway= | |||
=ENDS - Heart Disease= | |||
=ENDS - Multiple Myths= | |||
==2020: [https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/03/05/8-things-to-know-about-e-cigarettes/ 8 Things to know about Ecigaretes]== | ==2020: [https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/03/05/8-things-to-know-about-e-cigarettes/ 8 Things to know about Ecigaretes]== | ||
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==2018: [https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2018/02/20/clearing-up-some-myths-around-e-cigarettes/ Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes]== | ==2018: [https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2018/02/20/clearing-up-some-myths-around-e-cigarettes/ Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes]== | ||
*Not surprisingly, there are lots of inaccuracies and misconceptions about e-cigarettes and vaping. This blog looks at some of the most common myths and provides the facts. | *Not surprisingly, there are lots of inaccuracies and misconceptions about e-cigarettes and vaping. This blog looks at some of the most common myths and provides the facts. | ||
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===Cancer Research UK: [https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/does-vaping-cause-popcorn-lung Does vaping cause popcorn lung?]=== | |||
*No. There’s no good evidence that e-cigarettes could cause the lung condition called popcorn lung. There’s been no confirmed cases of popcorn lung reported in people who use e-cigarettes. | |||
===[https://www.cmaj.ca/content/re-vape-related-popcorn-lung-debunked-years-ago RE: Vape related "Popcorn Lung" debunked years ago]=== | |||
*There is 750x more diacetyl in a pack of cigarettes than there is in a days worth of vaping nicotine fluid, and to date we have no confirmation that smokers are getting popcorn lung. | |||
=THR - Articles= | =THR - Articles= | ||
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Long video with evidence on vaping myths! | ==Long video with evidence on vaping myths!== | ||
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Shorter video with less evidence presented, but more common sense! | ==Shorter video with less evidence presented, but more common sense!== | ||
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Bell jar experiment by Public Health England! | ==Bell jar experiment by Public Health England!== | ||
[[Category:Media - Movies, Videos, Vlogs, Blogs, OpEds, News, etc.]] [[Category: FAQ Question]] | [[Category:Media - Movies, Videos, Vlogs, Blogs, OpEds, News, etc.]] [[Category: FAQ Question]] | ||
Revision as of 13:36, 19 December 2020
Here we take a look at busting myths and debunking junk science about nicotine or products containing nicotine.
ENDS - COVID / EVALI / Respiratory Disease
2020: E-Cigarettes and Respiratory Disease: NO EVIDENCE
- The re-analysis by Kenkel and colleagues should prompt the American Journal of Preventive Medicine’s editors to revisit their decision to publish Bhatta and Glantz’s latest study.
- Cornell University researchers, led by economics professor Don Kenkel, have published a comprehensive re-analysis of the study "Association of E-Cigarette Use With Respiratory Disease Among Adults: A Longitudinal Analysis", concluding: “We find no evidence that current or former e-cigarette use is associated with respiratory disease.” Their paper on the topic: E-Cigarettes and Respiratory Disease: A Replication, Extension, and Future Directions
- Debunking this study: Association of E-Cigarette Use With Respiratory Disease Among Adults: A Longitudinal Analysis
- Debunking this press release: E-Cigarettes Significantly Raise Risk of Chronic Lung Disease, First Long-Term Study Finds
2016: New Study on E-Cigarettes and Bronchitis: An Example of Scientific Dishonesty and Deception
- The rest of the story is that essentially what we have here is an example of scientific dishonesty and apparently intentional deception of the journal readers and the public. For a movement that has devoted so much attention to attacking the tobacco industry for its deception and scientific dishonesty, I believe that we need to adhere to the highest standards of honesty and transparency in our scientific reporting. This is not happening in our reporting of the health effects of vaping, and it is certainly not happening in this study and the dissemination of its results.
- Debunking the Abstract of: Electronic Cigarette Use and Respiratory Symptoms in Adolescents
- Debunking this Press Release: E-cigarette use linked to risk of respiratory symptoms among adolescents
ENDS - Gateway
ENDS - Heart Disease
ENDS - Multiple Myths
2020: 8 Things to know about Ecigaretes
- 8 Things that you should know, Covers myths around EVALI etc.
2018: Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes
- Not surprisingly, there are lots of inaccuracies and misconceptions about e-cigarettes and vaping. This blog looks at some of the most common myths and provides the facts.
ENDS - Popcorn Lung
Cancer Research UK: Does vaping cause popcorn lung?
- No. There’s no good evidence that e-cigarettes could cause the lung condition called popcorn lung. There’s been no confirmed cases of popcorn lung reported in people who use e-cigarettes.
- There is 750x more diacetyl in a pack of cigarettes than there is in a days worth of vaping nicotine fluid, and to date we have no confirmation that smokers are getting popcorn lung.
THR - Articles
2020: Public Health Experts Outraged by Bloomberg-Funded Biased Study
- A number of consumer groups and public health experts, have raised serious concerns about the bias and false claims made by a recent University of Bath study, which explored the Twitter activity around the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.