September 22, 2025 2:11 pm PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
The prevalence of smoke-free homes among Spanish adults who smoke increased between 2016 and 2021, reflecting growing awareness and adoption of smoke-free environments at home. Promoting smoke-free homes should focus on supporting smokers through stages of behavior change towards quitting, with tailored help for those with strong nicotine dependence to effectively reduce secondhand smoke exposure Read more…
September 22, 2025 1:12 pm PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
Digital multiple health behavior interventions, where individuals set personal goals and challenges, show promise in supporting behavior changes related to diet, physical activity, smoking, and stress management. Participants tend to focus on behaviors most relevant to their personal health needs, indicating these tools can be tailored for greater impact. While engagement varies and not all Read more…
September 22, 2025 1:12 pm PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
The KDIGO 2025 guideline for Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN) and Immunoglobulin A Vasculitis (IgAV) updates diagnosis and treatment recommendations to improve kidney outcomes. It supports more frequent kidney biopsies for early detection and emphasizes managing immune complex injury and kidney damage using therapies like ACE inhibitors, targeted-release budesonide (Nefecon), sparsentan, and SGLT2 inhibitors. The guideline Read more…
September 22, 2025 12:30 pm PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
Gut microbiota undergo significant changes with aging, especially in nursing home residents, contributing to immune decline, inflammation, and frailty. Maintaining a diverse, balanced gut microbiome through tailored nutrition and possibly microbiota-targeted therapies may help preserve intestinal health, reduce age-related inflammation, and support overall resilience in older adults. These insights highlight the practical importance of diet Read more…
September 22, 2025 12:26 pm PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
Low bone mineral density (BMD) significantly increases the risk of fractures, leading to substantial health burdens worldwide, especially among aging populations and postmenopausal women. Since low BMD is a modifiable risk factor, maintaining bone health through lifestyle measures such as adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, regular weight-bearing exercise, and fall prevention can reduce fracture Read more…
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