text_1: Nicotine patches, gum don’t prevent relapse, study finds
text_2: It fell short by failing to tap any independent sources for commentary and perspective on the findings, by failing to compare the nicotine products to any alternatives for smoking cessation and by relying too heavily on a drugmaker’s press release. Smoking continues to be a hugely destructive force in public health, even after decades of anti-smoking campaigns and mountains of studies documenting the damage. With dwindling resources for public health efforts, any study that can help policymakers better focus their resources could be a boon in the short and long term.