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Week of February 3 Regulatory Intelligence Recap
FDA Dysfunction Rewards Chinese Black Marketeers at the Expense of Kids
Summary: Opinion piece discussing FDA CTP regulatory scheme dysfunction.
"PMI Reports Strong 2024 Results, Driven by Smoke-Free Growth"
Summary: Philip Morris International posted strong financial results in 2024, primarily fueled by its expanding smoke-free product portfolio."Philip Morris Expands TEREA Pearls Range with Two New Flavors"
Summary: PMI's UK and Ireland affiliate announced the addition of two new flavors to its TEREA Pearls range, targeting heated tobacco users.
"Tweeted, Trolled, Twisted: Battling for Narrative Control in E-Cigarette Use Prevention"
Summary: Research explored social media discourse surrounding e-cigarette prevention campaigns, highlighting manipulation tactics.
Source: J Health Commun, Feb 06, 2025."Is Electronic Cigarette More 'Healthy' than Conventional Cigarette? Perceptions Study"
Summary: The study assessed public perceptions of e-cigarettes compared to traditional cigarettes, revealing mixed views.
Source: J Ethn Subst Abuse, Feb 07, 2025."Understanding Time to Vaping Onset in Childhood and Adolescence: A Dual Systems Model"
Summary: Researchers analyzed vaping initiation among youth, linking it to cognitive and environmental factors.
Source: Drug Alcohol Depend, Jan 31, 2025."Effects of Very Low Nicotine Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, and Nicotine Patches on Daily Smoking"
Summary: A comparative study measured the impact of alternative nicotine sources on smoking reduction and cessation.
Source: Drug Alcohol Depend, Jan 31, 2025.
A Pilot RCT on the Feasibility of an Online Quiz Game to Promote Tobacco-related Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours Among Primary School Students (NCT06812962). Test the feasibility of an online quiz game to promote tobacco-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in local primary 5-6 school students.
Cessation Clinical Trial (NCT06806098). Investigate the effectiveness of a digital quit tobacco program in promoting abstinence from tobacco product use compared to usual care.