Frequency, Determinants, and Inequalities in PSA Retesting Among Men in England
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed among men in the U.S. The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is the primary diagnostic tool used in primary care for individuals with symptoms suggestive of prostate cancer. The NICE NG12 guideline recommends PSA testing for men presenting with urinary symptoms, visible hematuria, or erectile dysfunction, […]
Relationship Between the use of Mobile Applications and Social Functioning in Patients with Schizophrenia
Turk Psikiyatri Derg. 2025;36:16. doi: 10.5080/u27385. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of digital technology tool use in individuals with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder in Turkey, as well as evaluating the association between the use and psychosocial functionality and clinical symptoms. METHOD: Data were collected from 100 patients who […]
Smartphone App-Based Survey Deployment Patterns and Longitudinal Response Rate: Randomized Controlled Trial
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Oct 10;27:e73972. doi: 10.2196/73972. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Survey fatigue is a common challenge in longitudinal studies, particularly when using smartphone apps to collect survey data. Evidence-based strategies are needed to maintain longitudinal response rates. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the effect of a more frequent smartphone-administered survey deployment strategy with […]
Sustainability Evaluation of mHealth Apps and Wearables: Protocol for a Systematic Review
JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 Oct 10;14:e68649. doi: 10.2196/68649. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Mobile health (mHealth) technology is widely used in health care systems globally to improve patients’ quality of life and reduce the burden on caregivers. Mobile apps allow users to manage different health-related situations from their homes, such as self-monitoring their symptoms, keeping track of progress, […]
Clinical Usefulness of a Smartphone-Based 6-Minute Walk Test in a Hospital Outpatient Clinic Within the Constraints of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mixed Methods Study
JMIR Form Res. 2025 Oct 10;9:e70495. doi: 10.2196/70495. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) measures exercise capacity in cardiorespiratory, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions. It consists of observing how far a patient can walk in 6 minutes and is usually performed in a corridor in a clinic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, as health care systems […]
User Engagement With and Perceived Impact of a Digital Cognitive Training App on Cognition, Daily Functioning, and Mental Fitness: Secondary Analysis of Cross-Sectional Survey Data
JMIR Form Res. 2025 Oct 10;9:e80027. doi: 10.2196/80027. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cognitive difficulties are common and can interfere with daily functioning. While digital cognitive training apps are widely used, few studies have examined whether personalized tools support perceived improvements in cognitive functioning, daily functioning, and overall mental fitness among general adult users. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of […]
User Engagement, Demographics, and Health Status of the My ME-BYO Record, A Personal Health Management Mobile App: Retrospective Study
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Oct 10;27:e79109. doi: 10.2196/79109. ABSTRACT We outlined the characteristics and health status of individuals using a mobile health app, based on a real-world user database. PMID:41072922 | DOI:10.2196/79109
Association between smartphone screen time and fast food intake among adolescents: a cross-sectional survey
BMJ Open. 2025 Oct 10;15(10):e085825. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-085825. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Despite growing concerns regarding the impact of smartphone use on adolescents’ lifestyle, there is a notable lack of studies utilising national data to explore how smartphone use influences eating habits in this age group. We aimed to investigate the association between smartphone screen time and fast […]
Symptom tracking for endometriosis: a systematic review protocol for mobile applications focused on content, inclusivity and features
BMJ Open. 2025 Oct 10;15(10):e103140. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-103140. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition affecting 2%-10% of women worldwide, often leading to severe pain, organ dysfunction and infertility. Despite its prevalence, diagnosis is frequently delayed, and treatment options remain limited. Mobile health (mHealth) applications have gained popularity as tools for symptom tracking, yet concerns […]
FDA Greenlights JASCAYD: First New IPF Treatment in Over 10 Years
The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has approved JASCAYD (nerandomilast) tablets for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a progressive, rare, and life-threatening lung condition. Limited treatment options are available for treating this lung disease. This drug marks the first new IPF therapy in over a decade. IPF causes thickening […]
