BackgroundCounseling, nicotine replacement, and other cessation medications have been proven effective in smoking cessation. The wide-scale adoption of smartphones and other mobile devices has opened new possibilities for scalable and personalized smoking cessation approaches. The study investigated whether a smartphone application would be more effective than written material for smoking cessation and reduction in smoking… Continue reading #Smartphone application versus written material for #smoking reduction and cessation in individuals undergoing low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer: a phase II open-label randomised controlled trial
Industry Payments to Physicians Endorsing #Drugs and Devices on a #Social Media Platform
Physicians commonly receive financial payments from industry, totaling $2.46 billion in 2022. These payments can represent scientific collaboration but may involve marketing efforts without scientific benefits, raising concerns regarding their influence on clinical decision-making.. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2819356
#Mediterranean #Diet Adherence and Risk of All-Cause #Mortality in #Women
Key PointsQuestion Is adherence to the Mediterranean diet associated with lower mortality in a US female population, and if so, what are possible biological mechanisms? Findings In this cohort study of 25 315 women followed up for 25 years, higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a 23% reduced risk of all-cause mortality. Biomarkers of small… Continue reading #Mediterranean #Diet Adherence and Risk of All-Cause #Mortality in #Women
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#Mortality Risk Among Women With #Premenstrual Disorders in Sweden
Key PointsQuestion Do women with premenstrual disorders (PMDs) have higher risks of all-cause and cause-specific mortality compared with women without PMDs?Findings This nationwide matched cohort study of 406 488 women in Sweden during a mean (SD) follow-up of 6.2 (4.6) years (range, 1-18 years) revealed that overall, women with diagnosed PMDs did not have an increased risk of… Continue reading #Mortality Risk Among Women With #Premenstrual Disorders in Sweden
Adherence to the #low-fat diet pattern reduces the risk of #lung cancer in American adults aged 55 years and above: a prospective cohort study
ObjectivesThere is little evidence on the association between low-fat dietary patterns and lung cancer risk among middle-aged and older adults. To fill this gap, we comprehensively investigated the association of adherence to a low-fat diet (LFD) and intake of different fat components including saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids with incidence of lung cancer and… Continue reading Adherence to the #low-fat diet pattern reduces the risk of #lung cancer in American adults aged 55 years and above: a prospective cohort study
Consumption of #fruits and #vegetables and its association with #sleep duration among Finnish adult population: a nationwide cross-sectional study
Introduction: Sleep and diet are crucial determinants of overall health and wellbeing, with the potential to mutually influence each other. This study examined the association between sleep duration and fruits and vegetables (FV) consumption among Finnish adults.Methods: The study analyzed data from the National FinHealth 2017 Study involving 5,043 adults aged 18 years and above. Participants reported… Continue reading Consumption of #fruits and #vegetables and its association with #sleep duration among Finnish adult population: a nationwide cross-sectional study
#Ketogenic diet induces p53-dependent cellular #senescence in multiple organs
A ketogenic diet (KD) is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that leads to the generation of ketones. While KDs improve certain health conditions and are popular for weight loss, detrimental effects have also been reported. Here, we show mice on two different KDs and, at different ages, induce cellular senescence in multiple organs, including the heart… Continue reading #Ketogenic diet induces p53-dependent cellular #senescence in multiple organs
Real-world data of radiofrequency catheter #ablation in paroxysmal atrial #fibrillation: Short- and long-term clinical outcomes from the prospective multicenter REAL-AF Registry
BackgroundThe safety and long-term efficacy of radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation (CA) of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) has been well established. Contemporary techniques to optimize ablation delivery, reduce fluoroscopy use, and improve clinical outcomes have been developedObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to assess the contemporary real-world practice approach and long-term outcomes of RF CA for… Continue reading Real-world data of radiofrequency catheter #ablation in paroxysmal atrial #fibrillation: Short- and long-term clinical outcomes from the prospective multicenter REAL-AF Registry
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