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  • Title: Smoking-the bane of wound healing: biomedical interventions and social influences.
    Author: Ahn C, Mulligan P, Salcido RS.
    Journal: Adv Skin Wound Care; 2008 May; 21(5):227-36; quiz 237-8. PubMed ID: 18453843.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To provide wound care practitioners with information about the effects of smoking on wound healing. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe the physiologic relationship between smoking and wound healing. 2. Discuss the phenomenon of smoking addiction and both pharmacologic and behavioral approaches to smoking cessation.
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