Utilization and Associated Factors of Community Health Management Services in Hypertensive and Diabetic Patients by XU Ying, GUO Yanfang, LIU Zheng, ZHAO Rencheng, YUAN Qing, WANG Yirong, LEI Lin

“…The prevalence of hypertensive participants receiving guidance on smoking cessation or smoking less from the doctor was relatively low (lower than 40%) , and so was that of diabetic participants. …”
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Lifestyle and fertility-specific quality of life affect reproductive outcomes in couples undergoing in vitro fertilization by Yoko Urata, Miyuki Harada, Shinnosuke Komiya, Shinnosuke Komiya, Ikumi Akiyama, Chihiro Tuchida, Yoshiharu Nakaoka, Aisaku Fukuda, Yoshiharu Morimoto, Yoshiharu Morimoto, Yoshiharu Morimoto, Takuya Kawahara, Yusuke Ishikawa, Yutaka Osuga

“…Fertility-specific QOL and smoking cessation guidance for partners are important for infertile couples.…”
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The Effect of a WeChat-Based Tertiary A-Level Hospital Intervention on Medication Adherence and Risk Factor Control in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease: Multicenter Pro... by Boqun Shi, Xi Liu, Qiuting Dong, Yuxiu Yang, Zhongxing Cai, Haoyu Wang, Dong Yin, Hongjian Wang, Kefei Dou, Weihua Song

“…The intervention measures improved smoking cessation (44/565, 7.8%, vs 118/518, 22.8%; RR 0.48, 95% CI 0.44-0.53; P<.001) and alcohol restriction (33/565, 5.8%, vs 91/518, 17.6%; RR 0.47, 95% CI 0.42-0.54; P<.001). …”
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Two-Hour Nicotine Withdrawal Improves Inhibitory Control Dysfunction in Male Smokers: Evidence from a Smoking-Cued Go/No-Go Task ERP Study by Hou L, Zhang J, Liu J, Chen C, Gao X, Chen L, Zhou Z, Zhou H

“…Gaining a more nuanced understanding of how pure nicotine withdrawal influences cognitive control functions may provide valuable insights for the enhancement of smoking cessation programs. This study investigated changes in inhibitory control function in smokers after 2-hour nicotine withdrawal using the event-related potential (ERP) technique.Participants and Methods: 28 nicotine dependence (ND) patients and 28 health controls (HCs) completed a smoking-cued Go/No-go task containing two different types of picture stimuli, smoking-cued and neutral picture stimuli. …”
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Social Support among Older Persons and Its Association with Smoking: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2018 by Ambigga Krishnapillai, Chee Cheong Kee, Suthahar Ariaratnam, Aida Jaffar, Mohd Azahadi Omar, Ridwan B. Sanaudi, Rajini Sooryanarayana, Ho Bee Kiau, Sazlina Shariff Ghazali, Noorlaili Mohd Tohit, Sheleaswani Inche Zainal Abidin

“…The findings obtained from this study could assist policymakers to develop relevant strategies at the national level to enhance the social support status among older smokers and aid in their smoking cessation efforts.…”
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The effect of preoperative behaviour change interventions on pre- and post-surgery health behaviours, health outcomes, and health inequalities in adults: A systematic review and me... by Mackenzie Fong, Eileen Kaner, Maisie Rowland, Henrietta E Graham, Louise McEvoy, Kate Hallsworth, Gabriel Cucato, Carla Gibney, Martina Nedkova, James Prentis, Claire D Madigan

“…Pre-surgery, there was a mean difference of 31.8 m in the six-minute walk test favouring the prehabilitation group (n = 19 trials, 95% CI 21.2 to 42.4m, I2 55%, P <0.001) and this was sustained to 4-weeks post-surgery (n = 9 trials, mean difference = 34.4m (95%CI 12.8 to 56.0, I2 72%, P = 0.002)). Smoking cessation was greater in the prehabilitation group before surgery (RR 2.9, 95% CI 1.7 to 4.8, I2 84%), and this was sustained at 12 months post-surgery (RR 1.74 (95% CI 1.20 to 2.55, I2 43%, Tau2 0.09, p = 0.004)There was no difference in pre-surgery quality of life (n = 12 trials) or BMI (n = 4 trials).…”
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Feasibility, Acceptability, and Potential Impact of a Novel mHealth App for Smokers Ambivalent About Quitting: Randomized Pilot Study by Jennifer B McClure, Jaimee L Heffner, Chloe Krakauer, Sophia Mun, Predrag Klasnja, Sheryl L Catz

“…Both had a similar design and identical evidence-based, best-practice smoking cessation advice and resources, including the ability to earn free nicotine patches. …”
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Impact of smoking status on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in cancer survivors by José Ignacio Nolazco, José Ignacio Nolazco, Bernard A. Rosner, Emily H. Roebuck, Cristiane Decat Bergerot, Elke Rammant, Geetha S. Iyer, Yuzhe Tang, Ra’ad Al-Faouri, Dejan K. Filipas, Dejan K. Filipas, Michael S. Leapman, Matthew Mossanen, Matthew Mossanen, Steven Lee Chang, Steven Lee Chang

“…Furthermore, former smokers showed a poorer HRQoL than never smokers; however, this association was not as strong as current smokers (OR 1.22, 95%CI 1.09-1.38).ConclusionOur findings highlight the adverse association of smoking with poor HRQoL in cancer survivors, underscoring the importance of healthcare professionals prioritizing smoking cessation and providing tailored interventions to support this goal.…”
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mHealth Interventions for Lifestyle and Risk Factor Modification in Coronary Heart Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial by Jang-Whan Bae, Seoung-Il Woo, Joongyub Lee, Sang-Don Park, Sung Woo Kwon, Seong Huan Choi, Gwang-Seok Yoon, Mi-Sook Kim, Seung-Sik Hwang, Won Kyung Lee

“…In addition to standard care, the intervention group received access to a supporting website and 4 SMS text messages per week for 6 months regarding a healthy diet, physical activity, smoking cessation, and cardiovascular health. Random allocation upon study enrollment and SMS text messaging after hospital discharge were performed automatically using a computer program. …”
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No Impact of Smoking Status on Breast Cancer Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes, Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Prognosis by Vanille Simon, Lucie Laot, Enora Laas, Sonia Rozette, Julien Guerin, Thomas Balezeau, Marion Nicolas, Jean-Yves Pierga, Florence Coussy, Marick Laé, Diane De Croze, Beatriz Grandal, Judith Abecassis, Elise Dumas, Florence Lerebours, Fabien Reyal, Anne-Sophie Hamy

“…Though our data seem reassuring, BC treatment should still be considered as a window of opportunity to offer BC patients accurate smoking cessation interventions.…”
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A Veteran-Centric Web-Based Decision Aid for Lung Cancer Screening: Usability Analysis by Marilyn M Schapira, Sumedha Chhatre, Jason M Prigge, Jessica Meline, Dana Kaminstein, Keri L Rodriguez, Liana Fraenkel, Jeffrey D Kravetz, Jeff Whittle, Lori A Bastian, Anil Vachani, Scott Akers, Susan Schrand, Jennifer V Ibarra, Onur Asan

“…A thematic analysis of user statements documented during phase 2 high-fidelity usability testing identified the following themes: a low baseline level of awareness and knowledge about LCS increased after use of the LCSDecTool; users sought more detailed descriptions about the LCS process; the LCSDecTool was generally easy to use, but specific navigation challenges remained; some users noted difficulty understanding medical terms used in the LCSDecTool; and use of the tool evoked veterans’ struggles with prior attempts at smoking cessation. ConclusionsOur findings support the development and use of this eHealth technology in the primary care clinical setting as a way to engage veterans, inform them about a new cancer control screening test, and prepare them to participate in an SDM discussion with their provider.…”
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Achievement of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol targets in Chinese patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease after receiving statins and ezetimibe by Yinchu Cheng, Yinchu Cheng, Shujie Dong, Shujie Dong, Peng Shen, Yexiang Sun, Hongbo Lin, Suodi Zhai, Suodi Zhai

“…Multivariable analysis suggested that male patients (OR = 1.78, 95%CI: 1.27–2.49), combined use of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin with ezetimibe (vs other statins, OR = 4.64, 95% CI: 1.83–11.76), better medication adherence (OR = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.01–1.04) and smoking cessation (vs smoking, OR = 2.26, 95% CI: 1.27–4.02) were associated with a higher achievement rate, while baseline LDL-C level (OR = 0.48, 95% CI: 0.41–0.56) and treatment course of statin before ezetimibe (OR = 0.93, 95% CI: 0.89–0.98) were negatively associated with achievement rate.ConclusionLong-term follow-up data based on a Chinese regional database shows that in very high-risk ASCVD patients taking ezetimibe in addition to statins, achievement rate of LDL-lowering treatment targets is still low and far from satisfactory in real-world setting. …”
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Measuring spirometry in a lung cancer screening cohort highlights possible underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis of COPD by Claire Bradley, Panos Alexandris, David R. Baldwin, Richard Booton, Mike Darby, Claire J. Eckert, Rhian Gabe, Neil Hancock, Sam Janes, Martyn Kennedy, Jason Lindop, Richard D. Neal, Suzanne Rogerson, Bethany Shinkins, Irene Simmonds, Sara Upperton, Jorgen Vestbo, Philip A.J. Crosbie, Matthew E.J. Callister

“…Methods Ever-smokers at high risk of lung cancer were invited to the Yorkshire Lung Screening Trial for a lung health check (LHC) comprising LDCT screening, pre-bronchodilator spirometry and a smoking cessation service. In this cross-sectional study we present data on participant demographics, respiratory symptoms, lung function, emphysema on imaging and both self-reported and primary care diagnoses of COPD. …”
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Living Lab Data of Patient Needs and Expectations for eHealth-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation in Germany and Spain From the TIMELY Study: Cross-Sectional Analysis by Boris Schmitz, Svenja Wirtz, Manuela Sestayo-Fernández, Hendrik Schäfer, Emma R Douma, Marta Alonso Vazquez, Violeta González-Salvado, Mirela Habibovic, Dimitris Gatsios, Willem Johan Kop, Carlos Peña-Gil, Frank Mooren

“…Of note, for each item, except smoking cessation, 35%-50% of the patients indicated a high need for support to achieve their long-term health goals, suggesting the need for individualized care. …”
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Cost-free pharmacotherapy in smokers with TIA or stroke: QUIT-MED randomised controlled trial by Andrew Pipe, Sophia Gocan, Sophia Papadakis, Demetrios Sahlas, Mukul Sharma, Grant Stotts, Hassan Mir, Debbie Aitken, Mary Ann Laplante, Kerri-Anne Mullen, Robert Reid, Aline Bourgoin, Ashley Armstrong, Lisa Cotie

“…Objective To examine whether cost-free (CF) smoking cessation medication was more effective than a prescription for cessation medication in patients after transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or stroke.Design Two-site randomised trial.Setting Stroke prevention clinics (SPCs) in Ontario, Canada.Participants Smokers with TIA or stroke, willing to quit smoking.Intervention Smoking status was assessed in SPC attendees. …”
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Evaluation of behavioural, chemical, toxicological and clinical studies of a tobacco heated product glo™ and the potential for bridging from a foundational dataset to new product i... by Sharon Goodall, Nathan Gale, David Thorne, Simone Hadley, Krishna Prasad, Ian Gilmour, Fabio Miazzi, Christopher Proctor

“…A long-term clinical study shows substantial reductions in toxicant exposure over a period of time, similar to reduction of some biomarkers of exposure found following smoking cessation without switching to glo™ or any other tobacco product, and biomarkers of potential harm trending in a favourable manner for both groups that switch to glo™ and that quit all tobacco and nicotine use. …”
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Contribution of integrase inhibitor use, body mass index, physical activity and caloric intake to weight gain in people living with HIV by Giovanni Guaraldi, Jovana Milic, Elena Bacchi, Federica Carli, Marianna Menozzi, Iacopo Franconi, Alessandro Raimondi, Giacomo Ciusa, Valentina Masi, Michela Belli, Stefano Guaraldi, Emanuele Aprile, Maria Mancini, Cristina Mussini, Jordan E. Lake, Kristine M. Erlandson

“…PAF was not significant for daily caloric intake (−1%, −9-13, p = 0.45), smoking cessation during follow-up (5%, 0–12, p = 0.10), INSTI switch (11%, −19-36; p = 0.34). …”
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The Effects of Immediate vs Gradual Reduction in Nicotine Content of Cigarettes on Smoking Behavior: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study by Qianling Li, Qianling Li, Xijing Chen, Xiuli Li, Monika Gorowska, Monika Gorowska, Zimin Li, Zimin Li, Yonghui Li, Yonghui Li

“…BackgroundIn recent years, much research has examined the effects of various interventions and treatments for smoking cessation. The results suggest that interventions targeting changes of nicotine content can help smokers reduce tobacco use or quit smoking. …”
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Mortality risk according to smoking trajectories after cancer diagnosis among Korean male cancer survivors: A population-based cohort study by Thi Tra Bui, Minji Han, Ngoc Minh Luu, Thi Phuong Thao Tran, Sun Young Kim, Young Ae Kim, Min Kyung Lim, Jin-Kyoung Oh

“…Among heavy smokers, smoking cessation significantly reduced all-cause mortality risk in the long-term. …”
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Effects of smoking on genome-wide DNA methylation profiles: A study of discordant and concordant monozygotic twin pairs by Jenny van Dongen, Gonneke Willemsen, BIOS Consortium, Eco JC de Geus, Dorret I Boomsma, Michael C Neale

“…All 13 CpGs have been previously associated with smoking in unrelated individuals and data from monozygotic pairs discordant for former smoking indicated that methylation patterns are to a large extent reversible upon smoking cessation. We further showed that differences in smoking level exposure for monozygotic twins who are both current smokers but differ in the number of cigarettes they smoke are reflected in their DNA methylation profiles. …”
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