Don’t miss our upcoming FREE virtual CE training on strategies for talking to cancer patients about tobacco use on November 28, 2023,...

by Marlena Parson, PMHNP-BC, Duke Smoking Cessation Program Nicotine patch (Wikimedia Commons) It's a well-known fact that quitting smoking can greatly improve health outcomes; yet, for some smokers, commonly used approaches to smoking cessation may not work. However, a combination therapy pairing nicotine patch and varenicline has emerged as a highly effective strategy for some individuals who want to quit smoking. I spoke with Dr. James Davis, Medical Director of the Duke C

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by Rachael Joyner, DNP, FNP-BC, APRN World Heart Day, 2023 (Image courtesy World Heart Federation) Cardiovascular disease is the top cause of death worldwide. September 29th is World Heart Day , a global day of awareness and call to action against a disease that kills more than 20.5 million people per year. Quitting smoking is the single most preventable cause of heart disease and an important public health target. Back in February, we did a blog post on the impact of smokin

Duke-UNC TTS recently hosted a two-day training aimed to educate both military and civilian healthcare providers serving at Fort Liberty