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Risk of Major Congenital Malformations Following Prenatal Exposure to Smoking Cessation Medicines This cohort study examines whether prenatal use of smoking cessation pharmacotherapies is associated with increased risks of major congenital malformations.

Prenatal use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and varenicline was not clearly associated with an increased risk of major congenital malformations compared with smoking during the first trimester. https://ja.ma/3ZCtsAC

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London scientists find vaping exposes pregnant women to fewer toxins than smoking - London Post Pregnant women are exposed to lower levels of toxic chemicals if they vape during pregnancy compared with if they smoke cigarettes, according to new research led by scientists at City St George’s, Uni...

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🚨NEW data shows record low numbers of women smoking during pregnancy - finally achieving the target of 6%.
We need continued investment in quit support services in maternity & NHS settings to ensure continued progress, helping parents and babies to be smokefree.

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SSA-funded researchers Dr Chloe Burke, Dr Sophie Orton, Dr Carol-Ann Getty, and Dr Rachel Coleman spoke this week at the @rcpsych.bsky.social Addictions Faculty Conference. The theme for the event was 'intersectionality in addictions' tinyurl.com/4wf8uf5z

Reducing smoking in pregnancy in England—a public health success story In recent years rates of smoking in pregnancy in England have declined, from 11.7% of pregnant women in 2014/15, to 5.9% in quarter 3 2024/25, according to the latest smoking at the time of delivery (...

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Missed our May webinar?The recording is now available!

Our speakers tackled the ethical challenges of using #AI in behavioural research,exploring key concerns & practical strategies to mitigate risks while maximising the benefits of AI.

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