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Quitting Smoking/Expert Profile
Expertise
Can answer General information on tobacco addiction, and resources for quitting. Information on current cancer research and the health effects of tobacco. The risk of smoking for lung cancer and other cancers, as well as SIDS, heart disease, and vision loss. The best place to start is 1-800-QUIT-NOW Cannot answer Specific medical questions
Experience in the area
Cancer Researcher for over 20 years Author of the book "Empty Cribs-The impact of smoking on child health" www.artsciencepub.com. Author of over 200 scientific articles on cancer, genetics and human disease. Multiple interviews in print, TV and radio media.
Organizations
American Association for Cancer Research American Association of Human Genetics
Publications
Scientific journals (Science, Nature, NE Journal Medicine, etc.) Scientific American, Discovery Medicine, Nature Reviews in Cancer
Education/Credentials
PhD. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine
Awards and Honors
Young Investigator award-American Association of Cancer Research
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishrath | 02/24/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the answer Michael. I have ..... |
| Sarah | 02/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I quit cold turkey and I 'm ..... |
| Sarah | 10/30/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Michael. Like you said,we ..... |
| Linda | 09/20/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. |
| James | 07/09/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Cool. Thank you. |
Recent Answers from Michael Dean
2011-02-18 Troubles after quitting smoking:
I am sorry your father is feeling ill. He should see a doctor and get a check up. It is certainly not due to quitting. It is possible that he has some other health problem, or has depression, and only
2011-02-17 smoking:
Most people start smoking when they are young, their friends are doing it and they think they won't get addicted. And there is a lot of advertising to entice young people to try it. Nearly all people
2011-01-22 Smoking/Voice:
AJ, Quitting is definitely a good idea for many reasons. The sooner the better to prevent permanent damage, and yes you will recover much of what you have lost in your voice. There are of course
2010-12-29 lack of oxygen?:
Dear Kyle, That is great that you are quitting. That is fantastic. You sound very determined to stay quit, and that is the most important thing for success. Not everyone coughs up stuff. It depends
2010-12-11 Tingling in Arms and Hands:
Dear Melissa, Conratualtions on quitting. That is a great accomplishment and will greatly benefit your health. I can't think of any specific relationship to your tangling and quitting. I would advice
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