2016
Resting-State Functional Connectivity of the Basal Nucleus of Meynert in Cigarette Smokers: Dependence Level and Gender Differences
Zhang S, Hu S, Fucito LM, Luo X, Mazure CM, Zaborszky L, Li CR. Resting-State Functional Connectivity of the Basal Nucleus of Meynert in Cigarette Smokers: Dependence Level and Gender Differences. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2016, 19: 452-459. PMID: 27613921, PMCID: PMC6074817, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntw209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSupplementary motor areaCigarette smokersCholinergic systemCigarette smokingFemale smokersMotor areaBasal nucleusFunctional connectivityResting-state functional connectivityGender-matched nonsmokersWhole-brain functional connectivityNicotine dependence scoresBilateral anterior insulaNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsPosterior cingulate cortexCurrent smokersMale smokersCerebral cortexCholinergic projectionsMultiple imaging modalitiesBasal forebrainGreater negative connectivitySex-specific differencesSmokersFagerström TestSex Differences in Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Comparative Efficacy: A Network Meta-analysis
Smith PH, Weinberger AH, Zhang J, Emme E, Mazure CM, McKee SA. Sex Differences in Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Comparative Efficacy: A Network Meta-analysis. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2016, 19: 273-281. PMID: 27613893, PMCID: PMC5939704, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntw144.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransdermal nicotineSmoking cessationBupropion SRComparative efficacyFirst option treatmentSustained release bupropionPlacebo-controlled trialSex differencesCigarette smoking cessationNetwork Meta-AnalysisRelease bupropionCessation pharmacotherapyOption treatmentGeneral community sampleCigarette smokersQuit ratesVarenicline's efficacyPharmacological interventionsVareniclineBupropionNicotine addictionMeta-AnalysisPlaceboSimilar outcomesSignificant sex differencesAssociations of Gender, Smoking, and Stress with Transitions in Major Depression Diagnoses.
Verplaetse TL, Smith PH, Pittman BP, Mazure CM, McKee SA. Associations of Gender, Smoking, and Stress with Transitions in Major Depression Diagnoses. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2016, 89: 123-9. PMID: 27354839, PMCID: PMC4918874.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor depression diagnosisFormer smokersDepression diagnosisMDD diagnosisMore stressful eventsStressful eventsFormer cigarette smokersU.S. National Epidemiologic SurveyCigarette smoking statusNational Epidemiologic SurveyAssociation of genderCurrent smokingSmoking statusCigarette smokersClinical assessmentDepression riskEpidemiologic SurveyLife event stressRelated conditionsSmokersSmokingDiagnosisBiological underpinningsEvent stressHigh rate
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
2013
Changes in Smoking for Adults with and without Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders: Longitudinal Evaluation in the US Population
Weinberger AH, Pilver CE, Hoff RA, Mazure CM, McKee SA. Changes in Smoking for Adults with and without Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders: Longitudinal Evaluation in the US Population. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2013, 39: 186-193. PMID: 23721534, PMCID: PMC3696891, DOI: 10.3109/00952990.2013.785557.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCurrent drug use disordersDrug use disordersCurrent alcohol use disorderAlcohol use disorderDUD diagnosesUse disordersSmoking cessationDaily smokersSmoking relapsePast alcohol use disordersFormer daily smokersCurrent daily smokersUS adult populationDaily cigarette smokersAssessment 3 yearsNational Epidemiologic SurveyWave 2Gender-specific effectsCigarette smokersEpidemiologic SurveyDiagnosis interactionRelapse behaviorSmokingUS populationAdult population
2012
The relationship of dysthymia, minor depression, and gender to changes in smoking for current and former smokers: Longitudinal evaluation in the U.S. population
Weinberger AH, Pilver CE, Desai RA, Mazure CM, McKee SA. The relationship of dysthymia, minor depression, and gender to changes in smoking for current and former smokers: Longitudinal evaluation in the U.S. population. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2012, 127: 170-176. PMID: 22809897, PMCID: PMC3480998, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2012.06.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFormer daily smokersCurrent daily smokersCurrent dysthymiaMinor depressionLifetime dysthymiaDaily smokersFormer smokersSmoking behaviorDaily cigarette smokersNational Epidemiologic SurveyWave 2Gender-specific effectsCigarette smokersSmoking abstinenceMajor depressionSmokersEpidemiologic SurveyDysthymiaDiagnosis interactionRespective diagnosisDecreased likelihoodLongitudinal evaluationRelated conditionsSmokingDepression
2010
Perceived risks and benefits of quitting smoking in non-treatment seekers
Weinberger AH, Mazure CM, McKee SA. Perceived risks and benefits of quitting smoking in non-treatment seekers. Addiction Research & Theory 2010, 18: 456-463. PMID: 23662097, PMCID: PMC3646261, DOI: 10.3109/16066350903145072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-treatment seekersExpectations of successDaily cigarette smokersNegative affectTreatment motivationExpected successSelf-EsteemQuit motivationMotivationEducation differencesAbstinentComplete abstinenceQuittingCigarette smokersAffectGreaterCravingExpectationsDifficultiesConfidenceEsteemAbstinenceBeliefsSmokersMeasures
2005
Knowledge and perceived risk of smoking-related conditions: a survey of cigarette smokers
Oncken C, McKee S, Krishnan-Sarin S, O'Malley S, Mazure CM. Knowledge and perceived risk of smoking-related conditions: a survey of cigarette smokers. Preventive Medicine 2005, 40: 779-784. PMID: 15850879, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.09.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsChi-Square DistributionConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsProbabilityRisk AssessmentRisk-TakingSex FactorsSmokingSmoking CessationSmoking PreventionSurveys and QuestionnairesSurvival RateTobacco Use DisorderConceptsSmoking-related conditionsMedical conditionsSmoking-related disease riskDisease categoriesPremature deathOral health diseasesSmoking-related cancersSmoking-related illnessesAdult treatment-seeking smokersPersonal health risksQuality of lifeTreatment-seeking smokersCurrent smokersCigarette smokersLung cancerOral diseasesSmokersSmokingDisease riskReproductive risksHealth diseasesCancerRiskHealth risksDisease