Dr. Kamal C. Chaouachi

Kamal Chaouachi

Journal of Negative Results in BioMedicine 2006, 5:17doi:10.1186/1477-5751-5-17
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In response to the World Health Organization (WHO) Study Group on Tobacco Product Regulation (TobReg) Advisory Note entitled Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking: Health Effects, Research Needs and Recommended Actions by Regulators (WHO, 2005), Dr. Kamal Chaouachi published a commentary that purports to examine critically the Advisory Note.
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Several potential health concerns raised in the Advisory Note were addressed by Dr. Chaouachi.Whereas he presumes that questions about health concerns have been satisfactorily answered and/or that the Advisory Note is wrong (e.g., concerning quantitative and qualitative aspects of waterpipe toxicant emissions), the Advisory Note calls for further empirical research.It is noteworthy that few, if any, of his 14 citations are peer-reviewed, an important criterium of scientific studies.

Elements of Dr. Chaouachi's critique rely on his apparent misunderstanding of the pharmacology of tobacco use and of toxicology in general.
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It is possible that Dr. Chaouachi was referring to the tobacco combustion temperature at which the tar is produced.In general, it has been found that mutagenicity increases with tobacco pyrolysis temperature.
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Dr. Chaouachi characterizes inaccurately the Advisory Note's summary of the history of waterpipes, their physical nature, and patterns of use.Additionally, his account of patterns of use in various societies, including at least some use by children, is at odds with published surveys and accounts referenced by the Advisory Note.In several discussions (e.g., tar yield) the commentary counters the conclusions and peer-reviewed scientific citations of the Advisory Note with references to unpublished work, including Dr. Chaouachi's own graduate thesis.

There are many additional deficiencies in Dr. Chaouachi's commentary, but it is beyond the scope of this letter to address all of them.
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We are writing to address a commentary (Chaouachi, 2006) regarding the WHO TobReg Advisory Note on waterpipe tobacco smoking (WHO, 2005).
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This patent application clearly represents a competing interest as defined by the journal and readers of Dr. Chaouachi's work should be informed of it.
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Billard, G., Chaouachi, K., De La Giraudiere, A-P. (2005).Hookah with simplified lighting.United States Patent Application Publication.Publication No.:2005/0279371 A1.Application number 11/148,194.

Chattopadhyay, A. (2000).Emporer Akbar as healer and his eminent physicians.Bulletin of the Indian Institute of the History of Medicine, 30, 151-158.

Chaouachi, K. (2006).
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Kamal Chaouachi (25 August 2007) Researcher and Consultant in Tobacco Control (Paris)

Dear Editor,
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Dr Kamal T. Chaouachi

Researcher and Consultant in Tobacco Control (Paris)
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No competing commercial interests, but co-inventor on patent application for "Hookah with simplified lighting (Billard, G., Chaouachi, K., De La Giraudiere, A-P. (2005).

A Reply sent on March 23, 2007 by Kamal Chaouachi to the Editor of the Pediatrics Journal, who was alerted by Wasim MAZIAK, Alan SHIHADEH, Kenneth WARD and Thomas EISSENBERG on a "Potential Conflict of Interest" regarding a Harm Reduction Patent.

Why has the Narghile (Hookah, Shisha) Become the Foe of both the Tobacco Industry and a Section of the Anti-Tobacco Community?

[READ also Related Relevant Material: Kamal Chaouachi's Censored eLetter to Tobacco Control 's Editor about So-Called "Failure to Declare Competing Interest"]
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Kamal Chaouachi( kamchaAgmail . com)

Researcher and Consultant in Tobacco Control (Paris)

Kamal Chaouachi

Journal of Negative Results in BioMedicine 2006, 5:17

Kamal Chaouachi Journal of Negative Results in BioMedicine 2006, 5:17

Kamal Chaouachi
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In response to the World Health Organization (WHO) Study Group on Tobacco Product Regulation (TobReg) Advisory Note entitled Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking: Health Effects, Research Needs and Recommended Actions by Regulators (WHO, 2005), Dr. Kamal Chaouachi published a commentary that purports to examine critically the Advisory Note.
...
Several potential health concerns raised in the Advisory Note were addressed by Dr. Chaouachi. Whereas he presumes that questions about health concerns have been satisfactorily answered and/or that the Advisory Note is wrong (e.g., concerning quantitative and qualitative aspects of waterpipe toxicant emissions), the Advisory Note calls for further empirical research. It is noteworthy that few, if any, of his 14 citations are peer-reviewed, an important criterium of scientific studies.

Elements of Dr. Chaouachi's critique rely on his apparent misunderstanding of the pharmacology of tobacco use and of toxicology in general.
...
It is possible that Dr. Chaouachi was referring to the tobacco combustion temperature at which the tar is produced. In general, it has been found that mutagenicity increases with tobacco pyrolysis temperature.
...
Dr. Chaouachi characterizes inaccurately the Advisory Note's summary of the history of waterpipes, their physical nature, and patterns of use. Additionally, his account of patterns of use in various societies, including at least some use by children, is at odds with published surveys and accounts referenced by the Advisory Note. In several discussions (e.g., tar yield) the commentary counters the conclusions and peer-reviewed scientific citations of the Advisory Note with references to unpublished work, including Dr. Chaouachi's own graduate thesis.

There are many additional deficiencies in Dr. Chaouachi's commentary, but it is beyond the scope of this letter to address all of them.
...
We are writing to address a commentary (Chaouachi, 2006) regarding the WHO TobReg Advisory Note on waterpipe tobacco smoking (WHO, 2005).
...
This patent application clearly represents a competing interest as defined by the journal and readers of Dr. Chaouachi's work should be informed of it.
...
Billard, G., Chaouachi, K., De La Giraudiere, A-P. (2005). Hookah with simplified lighting. United States Patent Application Publication. Publication No.:2005/0279371 A1. Application number 11/148,194.

Chattopadhyay, A. (2000). Emporer Akbar as healer and his eminent physicians. Bulletin of the Indian Institute of the History of Medicine, 30, 151-158.

Chaouachi, K. (2006).
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Kamal Chaouachi (25 August 2007) Researcher and Consultant in Tobacco Control (Paris)
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Dr Kamal T. Chaouachi

Researcher and Consultant in Tobacco Control (Paris)
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No competing commercial interests, but co-inventor on patent application for "Hookah with simplified lighting (Billard, G., Chaouachi, K., De La Giraudiere, A-P. (2005).
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Kamal Chaouachi (07 November 2007) Researcher and Consultant in Tobacco Control (Paris)
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Dr Kamal T. Chaouachi

Kamal Chaouachi

Journal of Negative Results in BioMedicine 2006, 5:17doi:10.1186/1477-5751-5-17
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In response to the World Health Organization (WHO) Study Group on Tobacco Product Regulation (TobReg) Advisory Note entitled Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking: Health Effects, Research Needs and Recommended Actions by Regulators (WHO, 2005), Dr. Kamal Chaouachi published a commentary that purports to examine critically the Advisory Note.
...
Several potential health concerns raised in the Advisory Note were addressed by Dr. Chaouachi. Whereas he presumes that questions about health concerns have been satisfactorily answered and/or that the Advisory Note is wrong (e.g., concerning quantitative and qualitative aspects of waterpipe toxicant emissions), the Advisory Note calls for further empirical research. It is noteworthy that few, if any, of his 14 citations are peer-reviewed, an important criterium of scientific studies.

Elements of Dr. Chaouachi's critique rely on his apparent misunderstanding of the pharmacology of tobacco use and of toxicology in general.
...
It is possible that Dr. Chaouachi was referring to the tobacco combustion temperature at which the tar is produced. In general, it has been found that mutagenicity increases with tobacco pyrolysis temperature.
...
Dr. Chaouachi characterizes inaccurately the Advisory Note's summary of the history of waterpipes, their physical nature, and patterns of use. Additionally, his account of patterns of use in various societies, including at least some use by children, is at odds with published surveys and accounts referenced by the Advisory Note. In several discussions (e.g., tar yield) the commentary counters the conclusions and peer-reviewed scientific citations of the Advisory Note with references to unpublished work, including Dr. Chaouachi's own graduate thesis.

There are many additional deficiencies in Dr. Chaouachi's commentary, but it is beyond the scope of this letter to address all of them.
...
We are writing to address a commentary (Chaouachi, 2006) regarding the WHO TobReg Advisory Note on waterpipe tobacco smoking (WHO, 2005).
...
This patent application clearly represents a competing interest as defined by the journal and readers of Dr. Chaouachi's work should be informed of it.
...
Billard, G., Chaouachi, K., De La Giraudiere, A-P. (2005). Hookah with simplified lighting. United States Patent Application Publication. Publication No.:2005/0279371 A1. Application number 11/148,194.

Chattopadhyay, A. (2000). Emporer Akbar as healer and his eminent physicians. Bulletin of the Indian Institute of the History of Medicine, 30, 151-158.

Chaouachi, K. (2006).
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Kamal Chaouachi (25 August 2007) Researcher and Consultant in Tobacco Control (Paris)

Dear Editor,
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Dr Kamal T. Chaouachi

Researcher and Consultant in Tobacco Control (Paris)
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No competing commercial interests, but co-inventor on patent application for "Hookah with simplified lighting (Billard, G., Chaouachi, K., De La Giraudiere, A-P. (2005).
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Kamal Chaouachi (07 November 2007) Researcher and Consultant in Tobacco Control (Paris)
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Dr Kamal T. Chaouachi

Kamal Chaouachi Journal of Negative Results in BioMedicine 2006, 5:17 (17 November 2006)

1a. For memory : Kamal Chaouachi(updated publications list on this issue)
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5. A Global Prison ? [An interview with Kamal C. on world tobacco policy]. Run by Chris S (Velvet Glove, Iron Fist), 2009 (8 Apr)
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Kamal Chaouachi
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Dr Kamal Chaouachi

Researcher and Consultant in Tobacco Control (Paris)
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[3] Mochizuki Y. Dr Yumiko MOCHIZUKI (Dir. Tobacco Free Initiative)' Letter to Kamal Chaouachi (28 Feb 2006)

by Kamal T.C. (Paris, 01 Dec 2007)
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Dr Kamal T. Chaouachi

Researcher and Consultant in Tobacco Control (Paris)

By Kamal Chaouachi (pronounce 'Shawashi').Publishing House : Maisonneuve et Larose (Paris).Transl. : The World of Hookahs (narghile)
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Our external consultant and friend Kamal Chaouachi, author of the two unique books on the subject, plans to set up an INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND MEETINGS ON HOOKAH (narghile, shisha, waterpipe).
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This site is not our friend's (Kamal) site.
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From the outset (1995), my loving Kamal, who is also an idealist, this must be said, has always invited people to join him in this exciting research: for publishing joint papers for instance, setting up an international research centre, an international association, and so on.
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The Hookah Issue in the 21st Century: An Important Statement by Kamal Chaouachi (Oct. 2005): press here

Hookah Use Prevention Model

Have you ever heard about the HUPM (Hookah Use Prevention Model) ?

In view of the amazingly dangerous development of hookah use in the world, our friend Kamal is presently testing a few good hypothesis for an original broad prevention model.
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A Special Tribute to our friend and consultant Kamal Chaouachi (pls. pronounce "Sha-wa-shi"), author of early scientific reviews (in Tobaccology [Health ... ], Socio-Anthropology, History, etc.) and publications on this hot issue.
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Designed by Kamal for universities, research centres and prevention organisations.