2019
Sex differences in amphetamine-induced dopamine release in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of tobacco smokers
Zakiniaeiz Y, Hillmer AT, Matuskey D, Nabulsi N, Ropchan J, Mazure CM, Picciotto MR, Huang Y, McKee SA, Morris ED, Cosgrove KP. Sex differences in amphetamine-induced dopamine release in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of tobacco smokers. Neuropsychopharmacology 2019, 44: 2205-2211. PMID: 31269510, PMCID: PMC6897943, DOI: 10.1038/s41386-019-0456-y.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsDA releasePositron emission tomographyD2R availabilityDorsolateral prefrontal cortexMale smokersFemale smokersTobacco smokingPrefrontal cortexAmphetamine-induced DA releaseAmphetamine-induced dopamine releaseCortical DA releaseMesocortical DA systemEffects of nicotineSmoking-related behaviorsMesolimbic dopamine systemLong-term abstinenceSex differencesGender-specific treatmentFemale nonsmokersTobacco smokersAmphetamine administrationDopamine releaseNeurochemical mechanismsNonsmokersSmokers
2017
Network Analysis of Intrinsic Functional Brain Connectivity in Male and Female Adult Smokers: A Preliminary Study
Maria M, Vanderweyen D, Camp C, Zhu X, McKee SA, Cosgrove KP, Hartwell KJ, Brady KT, Joseph JE. Network Analysis of Intrinsic Functional Brain Connectivity in Male and Female Adult Smokers: A Preliminary Study. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2017, 20: 810-818. PMID: 29059410, PMCID: PMC5991199, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntx206.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale smokersMale smokersAdult smokersNicotine dependenceSalience network regionsIntrinsic functional brain connectivityFemale adult smokersHigh nicotine dependenceEffects of nicotineAge-matched controlsGraph theory measuresFunctional brain connectivityIntrinsic functional connectivitySex differencesSmoking interventionsNucleus accumbensRight insulaSmokersBrain network communicationFunctional connectivityBrain connectivityBlood oxygenFunctional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) experimentsConnector hubsBrain networks
2015
The Relationship Between Childhood Physical and Emotional Abuse and Smoking Cessation Among U.S. Women and Men
Smith PH, Saddleson ML, Homish GG, McKee SA, Kozlowski LT, Giovino GA. The Relationship Between Childhood Physical and Emotional Abuse and Smoking Cessation Among U.S. Women and Men. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2015, 29: 338-346. PMID: 25347015, PMCID: PMC4486346, DOI: 10.1037/adb0000033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerious psychological distressChildhood maltreatmentQuit attemptsActual quit attemptsCurrent cigarette smokersSuccessful quit attemptsU.S. adult smokersNational U.S. sampleLikelihood of smokingFemale smokersPsychological distressSmoking cessationCigarette smokersAdult smokersSmoking outcomesSmokingMore difficultyMaltreatmentSmokersU.S. sampleLower likelihoodTelephone surveyPath modelingMotivationWomen
2014
A behavioural smoking treatment based on perceived risks of quitting: A preliminary feasibility and acceptability study with female smokers
Weinberger AH, Pittman B, Mazure CM, McKee SA. A behavioural smoking treatment based on perceived risks of quitting: A preliminary feasibility and acceptability study with female smokers. Addiction Research & Theory 2014, 23: 108-114. PMID: 25904837, PMCID: PMC4402999, DOI: 10.3109/16066359.2014.933813.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemale smokersPoint prevalence smoking abstinenceStage II clinical trialsEnd of treatmentDaily cigarette smokersTreatment development studyNovel behavioral treatmentPrimary outcomeCigarette smokersSmoking abstinenceSmoking interventionsClinical trialsMayo ClinicStandard counselingRisk counselingSmoking treatmentSmoking outcomesSmokersBehavioral treatmentManualized treatmentTreatment developmentAcceptability studyCounseling conditionMonthsGreater reduction
2012
Mood and smoking behavior: The role of expectancy accessibility and gender
Weinberger AH, McKee SA. Mood and smoking behavior: The role of expectancy accessibility and gender. Addictive Behaviors 2012, 37: 1349-1352. PMID: 22958868, PMCID: PMC3440619, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.07.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMood inductionExpectancy accessibilitySmoking behaviorSmoking expectanciesNegative reinforcement smoking expectanciesNegative mood inductionPositive mood inductionNegative reinforcement expectanciesMusical mood inductionRole of expectancySmoking-related beliefsSingle laboratory sessionInter-puff intervalLonger puff durationExpectancy endorsementGender-specific mechanismsNegative affectReinforcement expectanciesGender-specific factorsFemale smokersMore cigarettesSmoking topographyAdult smokersTreatment developmentRelationship of genderSex Differences in Availability of β2*-Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors in Recently Abstinent Tobacco Smokers
Cosgrove KP, Esterlis I, McKee SA, Bois F, Seibyl JP, Mazure CM, Krishnan-Sarin S, Staley JK, Picciotto MR, O’Malley S. Sex Differences in Availability of β2*-Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors in Recently Abstinent Tobacco Smokers. JAMA Psychiatry 2012, 69: 418-427. PMID: 22474108, PMCID: PMC3508698, DOI: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2011.1465.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAzetidinesBehavior, AddictiveBrainDepressionEstradiolFemaleFunctional NeuroimagingHumansIodine RadioisotopesMaleNicotinic AntagonistsProgesteronePyridinesRadioligand AssayReceptors, NicotinicSex CharacteristicsSmokingSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonConceptsNAChR availabilityFemale smokersTobacco smokersNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsFemale nonsmokersProgesterone levelsAcetylcholine receptorsFemale sex steroid hormonesSex differencesSex steroid hormone levelsAbstinent tobacco smokersSex-matched nonsmokersTobacco smoking effectsMagnetic resonance imaging studyAge-matched malesEquilibrium distribution volumeEffects of nicotineSex steroid hormonesSteroid hormone levelsUnderlying neurochemical mechanismsResonance imaging studySingle photon emissionDays of abstinenceIA SPECTNicotine therapySex‐specific differences in GABAA‐benzodiazepine receptor availability: relationship with sensitivity to pain and tobacco smoking craving
Esterlis I, McKee SA, Kirk K, Lee D, Bois F, Stiklus SM, Seibyl JP, Krishnan‐Sarin S, O'Malley SS, Staley JK, Cosgrove KP. Sex‐specific differences in GABAA‐benzodiazepine receptor availability: relationship with sensitivity to pain and tobacco smoking craving. Addiction Biology 2012, 18: 370-378. PMID: 22353491, PMCID: PMC3378766, DOI: 10.1111/j.1369-1600.2011.00403.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAffective SymptomsAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsBrainFemaleFlumazenilGABA ModulatorsHumansMaleMiddle AgedNicotinePain PerceptionReceptors, GABA-ASex CharacteristicsSmoking CessationSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeTobacco Use DisorderTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonYoung AdultConceptsMale smokersFemale smokersPain sensitivitySmoking interactionSmoking cravingBrain GABA levelsTobacco smoking behaviorSingle photon emissionPain symptomsLast cigaretteSmoking cessationGABA levelsSex-specific differencesTobacco smokeCigarette cravingNicotine dependenceBenzodiazepine receptorsSmokersSmoking behaviorReceptor availabilityBrain regionsCravingSex-specific regulationSignificant differencesSex differences
2011
Gender Differences in Smoking Following an Implicit Mood Induction
Weinberger AH, McKee SA. Gender Differences in Smoking Following an Implicit Mood Induction. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2011, 14: 621-625. PMID: 21908458, PMCID: PMC3430446, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntr198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNumber of cigarettesSmoking behaviorNegative mood inductionMood inductionFemale smokersNegative affectMood conditionGender differencesPositive mood inductionNeutral mood conditionAdult smokersSmoking maintenanceSmokersSmokingTreatment developmentMood manipulationNegative moodRole of genderInductionCigarettesLaboratory sessionsAffectDifferences