Design and development of a smartphone app for hypertension management: An intervention mapping approach by Elton H. Lobo, Elton H. Lobo, Chandan Karmakar, Mohamed Abdelrazek, Jemal Abawajy, Clara K. Chow, Yuxin Zhang, Muhammad Ashad Kabir, Reza Daryabeygi, Ralph Maddison, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam

“…The adoption (Step 5) and evaluation (Step 6) of the mHealth app will be conducted in a future study.ResultsThrough the needs analysis, we identified that people with hypertension preferred having education, medication or treatment adherence, lifestyle modification, alcohol and smoking cessation and blood pressure monitoring support. …”
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Monitoring Cigarette Smoking and Relapse in Young Adults With and Without Remote Biochemical Verification: Randomized Brief Cessation Study by Erin A McClure, Nathaniel Baker, Kyle J Walters, Rachel L Tomko, Matthew J Carpenter, Elizabeth Bradley, Lindsay M Squeglia, Kevin M Gray

“…The inclusion of technology to inform smoking cessation research and intervention delivery among young adults should consider (1) the research question and necessity of biochemical verification and then (2) how to seamlessly incorporate monitoring into personalized and dynamic systems to avoid the added burden and detrimental effects to compliance and honesty in self-report.…”
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The effectiveness of a proven chronic disease prevention and screening intervention in diverse and remote primary care settings: an implementation study on the BETTER 2 Program by Kris Aubrey-Bassler, Carolina Fernandes, Carla Penney, Richard Cullen, Christopher Meaney, Nicolette Sopcak, Denise Campbell-Scherer, Rahim Moineddin, Julia Baxter, Paul Krueger, Margo Wilson, Andrea Pike, Eva Grunfeld, Donna Manca

“…At baseline, patients were eligible for a mean of 12.3 CDPS actions and achieved a mean of 6.0 (49%, 95% confidence intervals [CI] = 24% to 74%) at 6-month follow-up, including reduced hypertension (86% of eligible patients, 95% CI = 67% to 96%), weight control (51% of eligible patients, 95% CI = 42% to 60%), and smoking cessation (36% of eligible patients, 95% CI = 17% to 59%). …”
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Barriers to brain health behaviours: results from the Five Lives Brain Health Ireland Survey by Tim Dukelow, Philip Vassilev, Erin Grace Lawrence, Erin Grace Lawrence, Liron Jacobson, Ivan Koychev, Ivan Koychev, Kinan Muhammed, Sean P. Kennelly, Sean P. Kennelly

“…Lack of motivation was the most prevalent barrier to consuming a healthy diet (64%, n = 213), physical activity (77.7%, n = 167), smoking cessation (68%, n = 85), and moderation of alcohol intake (56.3%, n = 67). …”
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Heart Rehabilitation for All (HeRTA): Protocol for a feasibility study and pilot randomized trial. by Hanne Birke, Ida Foxvig, Karin Burns, Ulla Toft, Anders Blædel Gottlieb Hansen, Pernille Ibsen Hauge, Sussie Foghmar, Rikke Bülow Mindegaard, Louise Meinertz Jakobsen

“…The primary outcome: rehabilitation participation (attending ≥ two activities: patient education, smoking cessation, dietary counseling, and physical training) and reaching at least 50% attendance. …”
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Molecular Mingling: Multimodal Predictions of Ligand Promiscuity in Pentameric Ligand-Gated Ion Channels by Filip Koniuszewski, Florian D. Vogel, Konstantina Bampali, Jure Fabjan, Thomas Seidel, Petra Scholze, Philip B. Schmiedhofer, Thierry Langer, Margot Ernst

“…They are recognized therapeutic targets of some of the most prescribed drugs like general anesthetics, anxiolytics, smoking cessation aids, antiemetics and many more. Currently, approximately 100 experimental structures of pLGICs with ligands bound exist in the protein data bank (PDB). …”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL STUDENT COUNSELING FOR HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS ADDICTED TO TOBACCO (MS-CHAT): A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL by Priyanka Satish, Aditya Khetan, Dharav Shah, Prathisha Vinoth, Amina Shahala AP, Aiswarya Raj, Shreya Cherian, Faiez Farhan, Priyanka Gangadharan, GR Nivashini, V Nanthini, Rohan Thommen, Thanveer Valiyathodi, Rakendu Jayasree Rajendran, Richard Josephson

“…Methods: pandemic, the primary outcome was changed from a biochemically verified quit rate to self-reported 7-day point prevalence of smoking cessation at 6 months. Changes in medical student knowledge were assessed using a pre- and post-questionnaire delivered prior to and 12 months after training. …”
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Integrating User Preferences for Asthma Tools and Clinical Guidelines Into Primary Care Electronic Medical Records: Mixed Methods Study by Max Moloney, Madison MacKinnon, Emma Bullock, Alison Morra, David Barber, Samir Gupta, John A Queenan, Geneviève C Digby, Teresa To, M Diane Lougheed

“…In total, 5 asthma performance indicators were identified as the most relevant. These included smoking cessation support, monitoring using objective measures, the number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations, assessment of asthma control, and presence of an asthma action plan. …”
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Social Network Analysis of e-Cigarette–Related Social Media Influencers on Twitter/X: Observational Study by Runtao Zhou, Zidian Xie, Qihang Tang, Dongmei Li

“…Two major topics discussed in the networks of followers who post about e-cigarettes included promoting e-cigarette products or vaping activity (55.7%) and vaping being a help for smoking cessation and harm reduction (44.3%). …”
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Understanding the perceived benefits, barriers, and cues to action for lung cancer screening among Latinos: A qualitative study by Edgar I. Alaniz-Cantú, Kalese Goodwin, London Smith, Eliany Acosta, Arlette Chávez-Iñiguez, Mary Jo Evans, Marcela Gaitán, Fang Lei, Reza Yousefi-Nooraie, Kevin A. Fiscella, Kevin A. Fiscella, M. Patricia Rivera, Ana Paula Cupertino, Ana Paula Cupertino, Francisco Cartujano-Barrera

“…Regarding lung cancer screening, participants reported multiple perceived benefits (e.g., smoking cessation, early detection of lung cancer, increased survivorship) and barriers (e.g., fear of outcomes, cost, lung cancer screening not being recommended by their clinician). …”
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Nurturing Infants to Prevent Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergies: A Longitudinal Study by Emilia Vassilopoulou, Dimitrios Rallis, Gregorio Paolo Milani, Carlo Agostoni, Gavriela Feketea, Maria Lithoxopoulou, Evangelia Stefanaki, Fani Ladomenou, Nikolaos Douladiris, Caoimhe Cronin, Codruta Alina Popescu, Raluca Maria Pop, Ioana Corina Bocsan, Sophia Tsabouri

“…Conclusions: Encouraging timely allergenic food introduction while promoting dietary diversity, rich in plant-based foods, maternal smoking cessation, and professional dietary guidance may help minimize AD and food allergy risk. …”
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Novel Implementation Strategy to Electronically Screen and Signpost Patients to Health Behavior Apps: Mixed Methods Implementation Study (OptiMine Study) by Zarnie Khadjesari, Tracey J Brown, Alex T Ramsey, Henry Goodfellow, Sherine El-Toukhy, Lorien C Abroms, Helena Jopling, Arden Dierker Viik, Michael S Amato

“…ObjectiveThe OptiMine study aimed to increase the reach of behavior change apps by implementing electronic signposting for smoking cessation and alcohol reduction in a large, at-risk population that was identified through an acute care hospital EHR. …”
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Factors associated with adherence to pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD in family health centers and hospitals in Chile from the perspective of professionals: A cross-s... by Macarena Díaz, Sebastián Muñoz, Felipe Osorio, Juan Zapata, Carlos Nieto, Darwin Morales, Gonzalo Hidalgo, Andrea Méndez

“…Conclusions: The factors found by the present study may be useful in the development of strategies aimed at improving adherence to PR, for example, by supporting smoking cessation.…”
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Compliance to modification of risk factors for recurrent myocardial infarction in the long term of the disease: a randomized study by Andrii Sitovskyi, Olga Andriichuk, Olena Yakobson, Nataliia Ulianytska, Oksana Usova

“…Results: low awareness (Aw) and commitment (Cm) to the modification of such risk factors for recurrent infarction in a long period of the disease as: reduced fat intake Aw 16,52%, Cm 19,4%; regular consumption of vegetables and fruits Aw 11,41%, Cm 9,7%; smoking cessation Aw 15,92%, Cm 11,04%; decrease in alcohol consumption Aw 16,52%, Cm 10,70%; increased physical activity Aw 14,41%, Cm 12,37%; weight loss with its excess Aw 3,0%, Cm 2,34%; avoidance of stress Aw 28,53%, Cm 18,06%. …”
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The Effect of Prebiotics and Oral Anti-Diabetic Agents on Gut Microbiome in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Tr... by Omorogieva Ojo, Xiaohua Wang, Osarhumwese Osaretin Ojo, Joanne Brooke, Yiqing Jiang, Qingqing Dong, Trevor Thompson

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Are We Missing the Opportunity to Disseminate GOLD Recommendations Through AECOPD Discharge Letters? by Vukić Dugac A, Vergles M, Škrinjarić Cincar S, Bulat Kardum L, Lampalo M, Popović-Grle S, Ostojić J, Tokić Vuksan-Ćusa T, Vrbica Ž, Lozo Vukovac E, Tudorić N

“…Education on proper use of inhalers was recommended only in 15.6% of HDL. Smoking cessation measures were advised in 23.1% HDL and 7.9% ERDL; pulmonary rehabilitation in 35.6% HDL and 0.8% ERDL. …”
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Spatiotemporal trends and risk factors of unsuccessful treatment outcomes among tuberculosis patients in Selangor, Malaysia by Kaur, Kirandeep Kulwant

“…Integrating vaping de-addiction in the existing smoking cessation programs at the health clinic levels and providing free public transport to reach the health centers are recommended.…”
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Effects of Ramadan environment on nicotine dependence among Malay male smokers at a municipal council, Selangor, Malaysia by Zulkifley, Nuraisyah Hani

“…This information should be used as golden opportunity to support the smoker in quitting smoking through smoking cessation programs during Ramadan.…”
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Motivational support intervention to reduce smoking and increase physical activity in smokers not ready to quit: the TARS RCT by Taylor Adrian H, Thompson Tom P, Streeter Adam, Chynoweth Jade, Snowsill Tristan, Ingram Wendy, Ussher Michael, Aveyard Paul, Murray Rachael L, Harris Tess, Green Colin, Horrell Jane, Callaghan Lynne, Greaves Colin J, Price Lisa, Cartwright Lucy, Wilks Jonny, Campbell Sarah, Preece Dan, Creanor Siobhan

“…Background: Physical activity can support smoking cessation for smokers wanting to quit, but there have been no studies on supporting smokers wanting only to reduce. …”
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Lifestyle intervention reduces risk score for cardiovascular mortality in company employees with pre-diabetes or diabetes mellitus – A secondary analysis of the PreFord randomized... by Christian Brinkmann, Christian Brinkmann, Hannah Hof, Detlef-Bernd Gysan, Christian Albus, Stefanie Millentrup, Birna Bjarnason-Wehrens, Joachim Latsch, Gerd Herold, Karl Wegscheider, Christian Heming, Melchior Seyfarth, Melchior Seyfarth, Hans-Georg Predel

“…AimTo evaluate the effects of a multimodal intervention (including exercise training, psychosocial interventions, nutrition coaching, smoking cessation program, medical care) on the health and long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality risk of company employees with pre-diabetes or diabetes mellitus (DM) at high CVD risk.MethodsIn the PreFord study, German company employees (n=4196) participated in a free-of-charge CVD mortality risk screening at their workplace. …”
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