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Methods: Fetal nuchal translucency thickness (fetal NT), maternal serum free beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (free beta-hCG) and pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) were measured at 11 weeks 0 days to 13 weeks 6 days of gestation in all women. Women were grouped according to smoking status, confirmed by maternal serum cotinine measurements, and analyte levels between groups were compared.
Results: Compared with nonsmoking women, fetal NT was significantly increased and free beta-hCG and PAPP-A levels were significantly decreased in both cigarette and sheesha smokers. There were significant relationships between all three markers and the number of sheeshas consumed per day.
Conclusions: Cigarette and sheesha smoking significantly affect first-trimester markers of Down syndrome (fetal NT, free beta-hCG and PAPP-A). Correction for this effect in women who smoke might improve the effectiveness of first-trimester screening for Down syndrome in these women. The underlying mechanism(s) relating smoking to the changes in first-trimester markers require further studies.
The effects of sheesha or cigarette smoking on pulmonary function values were examined in 441 and 154 male and female smokers respectively. Cigarette smokers showed a marked decline in pulmonary function values with increasing age that was more pronounced than in non-smokers. VC, FEV1 and FVC mean values of male sheesha smokers were significantly lower than those of corresponding non-smokers with all pulmonary function measurements demonstrating a decline with age in sheesha smokers, particularly in the age group 20-49. The extent of the decline in pulmonary function measurements in young and middle aged female sheesha smokers (20-45 years) was not as pronounced as that of older female smokers. It is concluded that sheesha smoking as well as cigarette smoking, will produce similar harmful effects on the function of ventilatory capacity of both male and female subjects and increase the risk of developing obstructive airway disease, with sheesha smokers being at a greater risk.
We knew from the start of the trip we wanted to try a sheesha bar, where Egyptians gather to smoke flavoured tobacco out of water pipes known as sheeshas. This was recommended to us by some of our Arabic friends back home.
Our first experience was delightful. We have thus far tried apple, grape, mint, strawberry and "sunshine". My favourite so far has been the apple, one of the first flavours we were offered. The taste went down well with some dark, grainy, Turkish coffee and hibiscus tea.
We joined in with the other patrons of the bar relaxing, smoking and watching some Arabic music videos. These are quite interesting, as they seem to be mimicking our western style but with their own unique twist. I shall save Arabic music for another entry after a more thorough diagnosis has been made. After this experience I knew I had to get a sheesha of my own, however.
By chance we spotted some in a mall smoke shop and decided to venture in. No sooner had we taken a look at some beautiful hookahs than a woman cornered us and said these magic words, a special deal, just for me!
This turned out to be genuine, however. The cigarette-smoking owner assured us everything was working fine and allowed us a test run. On top of that he still came through with a bargain - 90 Egyptian pounds, about $15 Canadian. The owner and his wife asked us to return if we experienced any problems with my sheesha (named Habibi - sweetheart) and we were implored to return in any case just to say hello, and look for more special prices.
Ahmad was dismissed from the Human Relief Foundation (HRF) after she reported finding cigarette ash in mugs, and sheesha, hookah pipe equipment and other substances with glass bottles on a table in the workplace.
Most people work within enclosed spaces and with the law stating it is illegal to smoke in an enclosed workplace, public building or any mode of public transport, employers need to remain mindful of this.
Sheesha Mahal is rendered on pure dhani green embossed net in an angrakha silhouette with hand sewn sheesha motifs and embroidered sleeves cuff in paisley design. This pretty versatile design can be styled up or down depending on the occasions, paired with straight silk trousers and printed flowy organza dupatta as seen in image. A must have in every wardrobe.c
A government inspector sent a final warning to a sheesha cafe to stop selling sheesha in public places, and to persons under the age of 18 years old. The manager of the sheesha cafe sought a Criminal Revision, but the court rejected the petition because it was without substance.
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