Tobacco products are evolving at a pace that has outstripped tobacco control, leading to a
high prevalence of tobacco use in the population. Researchers have been tirelessly …

A notable decrease in conventional cigarette smoking has been witnessed on a global
scale. However, this decrease has been accompanied by an equally striking global increase …

Midwakh, which originated in the Middle East, has started to spread globally with different
brands commercialized online and in local stores across Europe and the USA. Dokha is the …

Thirdhand smoke (THS) is the persistent and toxic residue from tobacco smoke in indoor
environments. A comprehensive understanding of the chemical constituents of THS is …

Introduction Non-cigarette tobacco products are an increasing public health concern
globally. Little is known about midwakh, a pipe indigenous to the United Arab Emirates …

Background Variation in alternative tobacco product (ATP) constituents, heating potential,
and consumer behaviors have made it difficult to characterize their health risks. To date …

Objectives To estimate and compare the salivary cotinine levels using a semiquantitative
method, called NicAlert, between three groups: non-smokers, daily smokers of cigarettes …

Background Alternative tobacco products like midwakh are gaining popularity as potential
substitutes for traditional cigarettes despite a misconception among smokers that they may …

Background According to the estimates of the World Health Organization, many people die
every year due to heavy consumption of tobacco. Aim So far, no similar study has been …

Objective: Numerous drugs and medications from various pharmacological classes can lead
to seizures as an unwanted side effect. Midwakh is a pipe commonly used to smoke tobacco …