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Odds & ENDS is an educational podcast series created by the VISN 1 Tobacco Treatment Program to help keep clinicians informed on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The series covers the latest research and clinical recommendations on e-cigarettes, vaping, and other emerging nicotine products. Episodes provide overviews of ENDS components, regulations, prevalence, health risks, and considerations for tobacco cessation. The goal of this series is to prepare VA healthcare providers to address patient questions and offer guidance for evidence-based decision making on these rapidly evolving products. Continuing education is provided for VA employees in partnership with VA Northeast Consortia (VANEC) for VISNs 1, 2, 4, 5.
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Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
11 min
This episode introduces Modern Oral Nicotine Pouches (MOPs), another emerging product. We describe MOPs, raise questions on their potential as a smoking cessation aid while also cautioning about the unknown health risks and the need for more comprehensive studies to understand their long-term safety and efficacy for patients.
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Nov 20, 2024
Nov 20, 2024
15 min
Learn about an emerging product called Heat-Not-Burn (HnB) tobacco devices. We discuss how HnB devices operate, their regulatory status, and health implications compared to conventional cigarettes and question the marketing of these products as less harmful alternatives to traditional tobacco smoking.
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Jun 28, 2024
Jun 28, 2024
13 min
Dive into the world of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems with the inaugural segment of Odds & E.N.D.S, a resource for healthcare providers. Learn the basic components of ENDS, their regulatory status, and their prevalence and patterns of use.
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Jun 25, 2024
Jun 25, 2024
15 min
Learn about an emerging product called Heat-Not-Burn (HnB) tobacco devices. We discuss how HnB devices operate, their regulatory status, and health implications compared to conventional cigarettes and question the marketing of these products as less harmful alternatives to traditional tobacco smoking.
Click here to download the episode handout.
Jun 25, 2024
Jun 25, 2024
13 min
Dive into the world of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems with the inaugural segment of Odds & E.N.D.S, a resource for healthcare providers. Learn the basic components of ENDS, their regulatory status, and their prevalence and patterns of use.
Click here to download the episode handout.
Jun 25, 2024
Jun 25, 2024
2 min
Odds & ENDS is an educational podcast series created by the VISN 1 Tobacco Treatment Program to help keep clinicians informed on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The series covers the latest research and clinical recommendations on e-cigarettes, vaping, and other emerging nicotine products. Episodes provide overviews of ENDS components, regulations, prevalence, health risks, and considerations for tobacco cessation. The goal is to prepare VA providers to address patient questions and support evidence-based decision making on these rapidly evolving products. Continuing education is provided for VA employees in partnership with VA Northeast Consortia (VANEC).
Jun 25, 2024
Jun 25, 2024
2 min
Odds & ENDS is an educational podcast series created by the VISN 1 Tobacco Treatment Program to help keep clinicians informed on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The series covers the latest research and clinical recommendations on e-cigarettes, vaping, and other emerging nicotine products. Episodes provide overviews of ENDS components, regulations, prevalence, health risks, and considerations for tobacco cessation. The goal is to prepare VA providers to address patient questions and support evidence-based decision making on these rapidly evolving products. Continuing education is provided for VA employees in partnership with VA Northeast Consortia (VANEC).
Odds & ENDS
Acknowledgements: Odds & ENDS with Dr. Jonathan K. Lee and Dr. Ariel Laudermith is brought to you by VISN 1 Tobacco Treatment through a grant awarded by Pfizer. Research and science writing by Dr. Kerry Kinney. We thank Dr. Alexandria Lindvig-Springborn and Dr. Sophie Schuyler for their input on the development and conceptualization of this learning series. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our producer, Patrick Kirby. We thank the team at Billerica Access TV, whose facilities and team were crucial in hosting and helping us piece together this learning series. Continuing education and marketing is made possible through support of Cathy Tenerowicz, MBA and Keith Ortiz from VISN 1 Education, and Jason Trojnar from VA Northeast Consortia (VANEC). Design by BELdesigns. Music Cool Revenge by Jeremy Blake.