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    Nicotine Absorption from Juul, new study

    Katya, was that post of the group with the skateboarder at the front paid for by Juul or one of their ad. agencies? They look 17-24 years old (but what do I know) but something about it does yell "kids". (maybe it was the skateboard?) There is no doubt the company seriously messed up in its...
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    Juul may deliver nicotine more effectively than many e-cigs

    New study from Penn States finds that Juul delivers more and faster nicotine than in many prior studies: Popular electronic cigarette may deliver nicotine more effectively than others, researchers say - Penn State Health News check the links and new article...
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    Nicotine Absorption from Juul, new study

    First published study showing that Juul can deliver a higher and faster boost in blood nicotine than most other e-cigarettes and similar to a cigarette. Nicotine Absorption Profile Among Pod-Based Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Users Any thoughts?
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    Penn State Follow-up Survey

    Several years ago an online survey research was being conducted by Drs. Wilson and Foulds at Pennsylvania State University. That study provided important information on electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) use and also resulted in scientific publications, including “Views of experienced electronic...
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    Penn State Follow-up Survey (for participants in original PSU survey)

    A few years ago an online survey research was being conducted by Drs. Wilson and Foulds at Pennsylvania State University. That study provided important information on electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) use and also resulted in scientific publications, including “Views of experienced electronic...
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    Surprise! E-cigs Less Addictive than Regular Cigarettes

    Have you stopped chopping your wife up with a chain-saw? (just kidding philoshop). Here are the questions... 1. How many times per day do you usually use your electronic cigarette* (assume that one “time” consists of around 15 puffs or lasts around 10 minutes) times (Scoring: 0-4...
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    Thanks for completing our survey. New publication now available.

    We encourage all e-cig users to participate in the research. We have found that over 80% of those participating so far are usng 2nd or 3rd generation devices. In order to compare the different types we need more volunteers who are using cigalikes, and in order to participate in the lab studies...
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    Penn State seeking research participants (and thanks to those who already participated)

    I would like to thank all the vapers whocompleted our online survey (over 6,745). Our first publication based onanalysis of part of that data set has just been published. You can read thepress release here: E-cigarettes less addictive than cigarettes Penn State Hershey Newsroom The summary of...
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    Thanks for completing our survey. New publication now available.

    I would like to thank all the vapers whocompleted our online survey (over 6,745). Our first publication based onanalysis of part of that data set has just been published. You can read thepress release here: E-cigarettes less addictive than cigarettes Penn State Hershey Newsroom The summary of...
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    New member

    I would like to thank all the vapers who completed our online survey (over 6,745). Our first publication based on analysis of part of that data set has just been published. You can read the press release here: E-cigarettes less addictive than cigarettes Penn State Hershey Newsroom The summary of...
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    Nic Level: Anxiety

    Always hard to tell what is causing an increase in anxiety on stopping smoking. Do you consume much caffeine? Stopping smoking can halve speed of caffeine metabolism leaving heavy coffee drinkers feeling very anxious despite drinking the same amount of coffee. (not a nicotine effect, its the...
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    Dr Farsalinos crowfunding campaign and research

    I believe you may be mistaken (a) that 45 mg/ml nic concentration juice is required to acheive blood nicotine levels like a cigarette and (b) that PG reduces bioavailable nicotine (as compared with VG). However I agree with you there are numerous variables involved. Lab studies and vapers'...
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    International expert panel convened by the Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs says cigarettes far more harmful than smokefree tobacco/nicotine

    Anyone on here know for sure what the effects on health are of inhaling PPG, VG, nicotine and flavorings 200 times every day for 50 years? Anyone on here know for sure what the effects on the unborn fetus are of a pregnant woman inhaling these chemicals throughout pregnancy and breast feeding...
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    Dr Farsalinos crowfunding campaign and research

    My point was that the EVIC produced a blood nicotine concentration of just over 4 ng/ml in 5 minutes, whereas a cigarette can easily produce 15 ng/ml or more in the same time. I thought the EVIC would deliver more "cigarette-like" blood nicotine levels and was wondering if anyone believes they...
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    peanut oil?

    Many people are allergic to peanuts nowadays, and some are extremely sensitive to it. Passive inhalation to your peanut oil could cause anaphylactic shock and death in a highly allergic bystander. Best not.
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    Dr Farsalinos crowfunding campaign and research

    An important new study was published yesterday by Dr Farsalinos and his team, comparing blood nicotine concentrations from cigalikes versus the Evic in experienced e-cig users. It is summarized here (also contains link to full version of the paper). I expected higher nicotine absorption from...
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    New study of nicotine absorption from different e-cigs

    An important new study was published yesterday comparing blood nicotine concentrations from cigalikes versus the Evic in experienced e-cig users. It is summarized here (also contains link to full version of the paper). I expected higher nicotine absorption from the EVIC with 18 mg/ml at 9...
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    EU Joint letter by scientists to the European Commission.

    Scientific Errors in the Tobacco Products Directive A letter sent by scientists to the European Union Just another link to same content
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    What nicotine concentration is low, medium and high?

    I am researcher looking to describe typical e-cig use, and I am seeking advice as to how to characteize the concentration of nicotine in the liquid people are using. I was thinking of categorizing it as follows: 1. Zero nicotine 1. Low 1-6 mg/ml up to 0.6% 2. Medium 7-12 mg/ml (0.6 to...