Dr. David Samadi discusses the potential increased risk of heart attack for patients taking Chantix, a smoking cessation drug by Pfizer. Though the increased risk appears to be slight, Dr. Samadi urges patients to use drugs such as, Chantix, as last a resort in efforts to quit smoking.

Separately, Dr. Samadi comments on new findings regarding a link between autism and environmental factors in the womb before, during and after pregnancy. Environmental factors include infection and the use of medication. The dangers of taking anti-depressants during the first trimester are also discussed.

In summary, Dr. Samadi cautions that studies such as these often have very small sample sizes or other unknown variables, and that the findings of all new studies should be evaluated carefully upon release. Further, Dr. Samadi reminds patients to also discuss new drugs with their doctors.

Dr. Samadi is Chairman of Urology and Chief of Robotic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.

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