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    Scientific Update October 2024 Issue 20

    PMI

    Published on
    Oct 25, 2024
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    Summary

    This 20th issue of the Scientific Update, issued in October 2024, revisits the history of product development that led to the launch of the Tobacco Heating System (THS), and examines the research milestones we have met along the way. Also in this issue, we take a closer look at the clinical research PMI conducts and how measuring biomarkers in these studies helps us understand the potential positive impact that switching to THS can have on adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke.

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