Review
Substance Abuse
Amanual Getnet Mersha, Michelle Bovill, Parivash Eftekhari, Daniel Asfaw Erku, Gillian S. Gould
Summary: This study reviewed five systematic reviews, including 212 randomized controlled trials and 237,760 participants. It found that incorporating web and/or mobile-based interventions with face-to-face approach improved the rate of smoking cessation, while there was no consistent evidence regarding the effectiveness of stand-alone Internet or mobile-based interventions.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Philipp Schwaninger, Corina Berli, Urte Scholz, Janina Luescher
Summary: This study tested the effectiveness of an app that encourages smokers to quit with the help of a social network member. Despite some encouraging short-term findings on smoking reduction, the app did not have significant beneficial effects on smoking abstinence in the long run.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yichen E. Fang, Zhixian Zhang, Ray Wang, Bolu Yang, Chen Chen, Claudia Nisa, Xin Tong, Lijing L. Yan
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize recent evidence from randomized controlled trials regarding the effectiveness of eHealth-based smoking cessation interventions in promoting abstinence. The study found that SMS or app text messaging can significantly increase both short-term and long-term abstinence, and mHealth apps can also help with short-term abstinence. Personalized or interactive interventions showed a moderate increase in cessation, while the effectiveness of interventions may diminish with time.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Xinmei Zhou, Xiaowen Wei, Anqi Cheng, Zhao Liu, Zheng Su, Jinxuan Li, Rui Qin, Liang Zhao, Ying Xie, Zhenxiao Huang, Xin Xia, Yi Liu, Qingqing Song, Dan Xiao, Chen Wang
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of mobile phone-based smoking cessation interventions among young people. The results showed that SMS text messaging interventions were effective in promoting continuous abstinence and 7-day point prevalence abstinence, while app-based interventions showed limited efficacy.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nikita B. Rajani, Nikolaos Mastellos, Filippos T. Filippidis
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of smoking cessation mobile apps on important factors for successful cessation, such as self-efficacy and motivation to quit. The results showed a significant increase in self-efficacy and motivation levels of smokers after using the apps, especially at the end of the study. Gender, age, and nicotine dependence were not significantly associated with these changes.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Phillip Maiwald, Martina Bischoff, Peter Lindinger, Iris Tinsel, Matthias Sehlbrede, Urs Alexander Fichtner, Gloria Metzner, Christian Schlett, Erik Farin-Glattacker
Summary: This study examined the effectiveness and use intensity of Techniker Krankenkasse Smoking Cessation Coaching (TK-SCC). The results showed that TK-SCC is effective for smoking cessation and higher use intensity is related to higher abstinence rates. However, its superiority compared to minimal smoking cessation interventions could not be confirmed in the long term.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Maryam Abo-Tabik, Yael Benn, Nicholas Costen
Summary: Smoking cessation apps are efficient, low-cost and accessible tools for smokers. Machine learning algorithms and mobile phone technology play a crucial role in enhancing our understanding of smoking behavior. Improving app performance and providing personalized interventions can lead to better outcomes in smoking cessation.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Seong Yeon Kim, Sung-il Cho
Summary: This study examines the trajectories of tobacco use and risk factors, as well as the association between mobile phone dependency and smoking, among adolescents and young adults. The findings highlight the long-term effects of mobile phone dependency on smoking patterns from early adolescence to young adulthood.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shannon Wongvibulsin, Evagelia E. Habeos, Pauline P. Huynh, Helen Xun, Rongzi Shan, Kori A. Porosnicu Rodriguez, Jane Wang, Yousuf K. Gandapur, Ngozi Osuji, Lochan M. Shah, Erin M. Spaulding, George Hung, Kellen Knowles, William E. Yang, Francoise A. Marvel, Eleanor Levin, David J. Maron, Neil F. Gordon, Seth S. Martin
Summary: Digital health technologies have the potential to address challenges associated with traditional facility-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs, but there is a lack of comprehensive evaluation on digital interventions for CR. Current research mainly focuses on physical activity counseling and exercise training, indicating a need for further studies on comprehensive CR interventions and long-term follow-up to assess the clinical impact of digital interventions.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elizabeth L. Seaman, Cendrine D. Robinson, David Crane, Jennifer M. Taber, Rebecca A. Ferrer, Peter R. Harris, William M. P. Klein
Summary: Self-affirmation may help with smoking cessation, especially in the face of psychological threats. Sadness may hinder quit attempts.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Wenrui Deng, Rianne M. J. J. van der Kleij, Hongxia Shen, Junjie Wei, Evelyn A. Brakema, Nick Guldemond, Xiaoyue Song, Xiaoming Li, Marie-Jose van Tol, Andre Aleman, Niels H. Chavannes
Summary: Insomnia is a prevalent public health problem worldwide. eHealth-based psychosocial interventions have been found to be effective in reducing insomnia severity and improving sleep quality. The integration of eHealth interventions in a stepped-care model and the use of blended care can further enhance treatment effectiveness.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Suin Seo, Sung-Il Cho, Wonjeong Yoon, Cheol Min Lee, Sung-Il Cho
Summary: This study evaluates the content and quality of smoking cessation apps, classifying them into different types. The combined type of apps has higher-quality content and functionality compared to other types. The type of app developer and the feedback channel with the developer significantly impact the overall quality of the apps. Problematic apps and single-function apps have a significant market share.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2022)
Review
Substance Abuse
Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy, Venmathi Elangovan, Sathish Rajaa
Summary: This study aimed to identify the best non-pharmacological therapies for tobacco cessation in India. The results showed that e-Health intervention had the highest tobacco cessation rate, followed by group counseling and individual counseling. However, more high-quality studies are needed to provide conclusive evidence for the adoption of these interventions in national health programs in India.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Sheng Zhi Zhao, Xue Weng, Tzu Tsun Luk, Yongda Wu, Derek Yee Tak Cheung, William Ho Cheung Li, Henry Tong, Vienna Lai, Tai Hing Lam, Man Ping Wang
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of personalised mHealth intervention in increasing smoking cessation using an adaptive trial design. It involves randomising participants to different intervention groups and assessing the intervention effects at different stages, with biochemical abstinence as the primary outcome.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eunhee Park, Yanjun Zhou, Chiahui Chen, Thomas Chacko, Martin Mahoney, Yu-Ping Chang
Summary: This study aims to identify evidence-based smoking-cessation strategies for young adults, examine gaps in the literature, and discuss methodological issues related to smoking-cessation studies. The research found that multiple interventions have been examined, but there is no conclusive evidence about the most effective intervention for young adults. Further studies should compare the relative effectiveness of these intervention modalities.
Review
Substance Abuse
Saki Rubaiya Talukder, Julia M. Lappin, Veronica Boland, Hayden McRobbie, Ryan James Courtney
Summary: Smokers with mental health disorders are under-represented in clinical trials evaluating smoking cessation medications, emphasizing the need to increase their participation to address accessibility issues for this vulnerable population.
Article
Education, Special
Joanna Ting Wai Chu, Jessica C. McCormack, Samantha Marsh, Chris Bullen
Summary: This study examines the knowledge, attitudes, awareness, and practices of education professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand regarding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The findings highlight the gaps in knowledge and emphasize the need to support individuals with FASD in educational settings.
JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Toshiaki Ohkuma, Katie Harris, Mark Cooper, Diederick E. Grobbee, Pavel Hamet, Stephen Harrap, Giuseppe Mancia, Michel Marre, Anushka Patel, Anthony Rodgers, Bryan Williams, Mark Woodward, John Chalmers
Summary: The occurrence of hyperkalemia during ACEI treatment was 6%, and randomized treatment with ACEI significantly reduced the risk of major macrovascular and microvascular events, regardless of the short-term changes in serum potassium levels during the trial period.
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Ailsa R. Butler, Annika Theodoulou, Igho J. Onakpoya, Peter Hajek, Chris Bullen, Nancy A. Rigotti, Nicola Lindson
Summary: This study compares biomarkers of potential harm among different groups of individuals based on their behavior in electronic cigarette intervention studies. The findings suggest that switching from smoking to vaping or dual use can significantly reduce levels of biomarkers of potential harm.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Sonali R. Gnanenthiran, Ruth Webster, Asita de Silva, Pallab K. Maulik, Abdul Salam, Vanessa Selak, Rama K. Guggilla, Aletta E. Schutte, Anushka Patel, Anthony Rodgers
Summary: The study found that patients with diabetes mellitus had reduced efficacy of blood pressure lowering therapies compared to patients without diabetes, regardless of the type of blood pressure lowering therapy received.
HYPERTENSION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Nelson Wang, Katie Harris, Mark Woodward, Stephen Harrap, Giuseppe Mancia, Neil Poulter, John Chalmers, Anthony Rodgers
Summary: The utility of short-term blood pressure changes in determining long-term treatment response was assessed in two randomized trials, and it was found that changes in blood pressure immediately after starting treatment did not significantly affect subsequent treatment response.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Xuejun Yin, Ellie Paige, Maoyi Tian, Qiang Li, Liping Huang, Jie Yu, Anthony Rodgers, Paul Elliott, Yangfeng Wu, Bruce Neal
Summary: The SSaSS study found that potassium-enriched salt can have definitive effects on cardiovascular outcomes and death. By quantifying the amount of potassium-enriched salt used, researchers were able to estimate the impact on risk reduction and the potential for population-wide scale-up. The results showed that even a partial replacement of regular salt with potassium-enriched salt can deliver significant health gains.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Helen Eyles, Jacqueline Grey, Yannan Jiang, Elaine Umali, Rachael McLean, Lisa Te Morenga, Bruce Neal, Anthony Rodgers, Robert N. Doughty, Cliona Ni Mhurchu
Summary: The study aimed to determine whether a 12-week intervention with a sodium-reduction package comprising the SaltSwitch smartphone app and reduced-sodium salts could reduce urinary sodium excretion in adults with high blood pressure. However, the study found no evidence that dietary sodium intake was reduced in adults with high blood pressure. This may be due to lower engagement with the trial intervention package by participants.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Cheryl Carcel, Faraidoon Haghdoost, Joanne Shen, Puneet Nanda, Yu Bai, Emily Atkins, Takako Torii-Yoshimura, Alexander J. Clough, Leo Davies, Dennis Cordato, Lyn R. Griffiths, Grace Balicki, Xia Wang, Kota Vidyasagar, Alejandra Malavera, Craig S. Anderson, Alessandro S. Zagami, Candice Delcourt, Anthony Rodgers
Summary: Currently, only a few specific blood pressure-lowering medications are recommended for migraine prevention. However, a broader range of blood pressure-lowering medications and drugs have been found to effectively reduce the frequency of migraine attacks.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Isabella Tan, Sonali R. Gnanenthiran, Justine Chan, Konstantinos G. Kyriakoulis, Markus P. Schlaich, Anthony Rodgers, George S. Stergiou, Aletta E. Schutte
Summary: This study investigated the accuracy of a commercially available cuffless wearable blood pressure device in tracking blood pressure changes. The results showed that compared to conventional monitoring methods, the device reported higher values for 24-hour and nighttime systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and it was unable to accurately track medication-induced blood pressure changes.
JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nelson Wang, Phidias Rueter, Emily Atkins, Ruth Webster, Mark Huffman, Asita de Silva, Clara Chow, Anushka Patel, Anthony Rodgers
Summary: Low-dose combination (LDC) antihypertensives consisting of 3 or 4 blood pressure-lowering drugs have shown to be an effective and well-tolerated treatment option for initial management of hypertension. LDC therapy resulted in greater reduction in systolic blood pressure and higher proportion of patients achieving target blood pressure compared to monotherapy or placebo. The findings support the importance of considering LDC therapy for hypertension management.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jonathan Brett, Dilara Bahceci, Wendy Lipworth, Paul Liknaitzky, Ric O. Day, Anthony Rodgers
Summary: With the rising costs of drug development, the reutilization of low-cost medicines for new indications is becoming increasingly important. However, there are various obstacles to repurposing, especially for off-patent medicines, and limited motivation for the pharmaceutical industry to sponsor registration and public subsidy listing. In this article, we examine these barriers and their implications, and present successful examples of repurposing strategies.
INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Stevan Nikolin, Anthony Rodgers, Andreas Schwaab, Anees Bahji, Carlos Zarate, Gustavo Vazquez, Colleen Loo
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis found that racemic ketamine was more effective than esketamine in treating depression. Higher doses of ketamine were more effective than lower doses. There were differences in the initial effects, ongoing treatment, and lasting effects after the treatment course.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Sonali R. Gnanenthiran, Vivekanand Jha, Abdul Salam, Emily Atkins, Clara K. Chow, Mark R. Nelson, Mike Rakotz, Markus P. Schlaich, Aletta E. Schutte, Tim Usherwood, Anthony Rodgers
Summary: In this study, we assessed whether pooled cardiovascular expertise could accurately predict the efficacy and tolerability of both a novel and an established treatment option. A survey was conducted to collect predictions of blood pressure at 12 weeks and 52 weeks for participants in a trial called QUARTET, which involved two different treatment groups.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Alexis S. Bryan, Andrew E. Moran, Claire M. Mobley, Catherine G. Derington, Anthony Rodgers, Yiyi Zhang, Valy Fontil, Steven Shea, Brandon K. Bellows
Summary: Hypertension guidelines recommend initiating treatment with single pill combination (SPC) antihypertensive medications, but only one-third of treated hypertensive US adults use SPCs. This analysis evaluated the cost-effectiveness of initial treatment with SPC dual antihypertensive medications compared to usual care monotherapy in hypertensive US adults. The results showed that initiating antihypertensive treatment with SPC dual therapy can provide more QALYs without additional cost compared to usual care monotherapy.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN HYPERTENSION
(2023)