Gov. O'Malley signs tax increase -- November 20, 2007
Governor Martin O'Malley signed legislation raising Maryland's cigarette tax to $2 per pack. Read more here.

Promising results of test of nicotine vaccine -- November 20, 2007
Preliminary data from a test of a nicotine vaccine have shown promising results. The vaccine has received fast-track status from the FDA. Read more about the vaccine here.

A simple method of detecting smoking by your patients -- November 1, 2007
Using a pulse cooximeter can be an easy and effective way to detect smoking by individuals. Read more about the pulse cooximeter and it's uses here.

New report examines Big Tobacco efforts mislead consumers -- November 1, 2007
A recent article published in the Journal Circulation found several instances of tobacco industry funded research either undermining or contrary to evidence that exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Read more about this article here.

Older smokers motivated to quit for different reasons -- November 1, 2007
A recent study examining differences in motivation to quit smoking found that older smokers were more motivated to quit smoking by pressures from their physician and the stress of a major health problem. These factors may be important to attend to in intervening with older smokers. Read more here.