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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 T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| samantha | 10/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | yhank you so much. i don't know ..... |
| Phillip | 09/21/09 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | |
| jeff | 09/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | thanks man, uve no idea how much ..... |
| Kel | 09/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Answered my question and relieved my mind ..... |
| Tracy | 08/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Michael. |
Recent Answers from Michael Dean
2009-10-12 Smoking Tea?:
Alex, I have heard of smoking a great many things. Please don't try smoking any other cigarettes. Young people can show signs of addiction from smoking even a few. It is the toxins in the tobacco smoke
2009-09-29 Smoking Witdrawal and Sleep Apnea:
Ray, That is great that she quit. I think she should be examined by a doctor. It can take some time for the body to heal. She is passed the period of physical withdrawal from nicotine. But if she wakes
2009-09-17 Cessation cough:
Dear Phillip, Congratulations on quitting. You can imagine that your lung have a lot of healing to do. If not better in the next week or two, I would see your doctor. Talk to your doctor about ideas
2009-09-15 Nicorette for Too Long?:
Dear Kel, It is great that you are worried about your dad. There are really no adverse affects of nicotine itself in small doses. All the problems with smoking, including oral cancer are caused by the
2009-09-09 Smoking:
Dear Sydney, There is no way to predict. He could live to be 100. But we do know that his risk of heart disease and several cancers is higher than a 49 year old non-smoker. He should definitely get
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