Mobile Technologies in Infectious Disease Monitoring: Benefits and limitations
Przegl Epidemiol. 2025 Oct 3;79(2):263-279. doi: 10.32394/pe/207617. Epub 2025 Jul 9. ABSTRACT Infectious diseases, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Zika virus, malaria, and Ebola, pose a serious threat to public health worldwide. Their impact on society can be significant, especially in the context of globalization, migration, and climate change. These diseases can spread quickly and […]
Motives for Cannabis Use and Readiness to Change Among Users of the “Stop-Cannabis” Mobile App: Cluster Analysis
JMIR Form Res. 2025 Oct 3;9:e70849. doi: 10.2196/70849. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cannabis use is widespread and driven by diverse motives, ranging from recreational purposes to coping with psychological distress. Understanding the underlying reasons for cannabis use, their distribution across different subgroups of people who use cannabis, and how they relate to possible behavior change is essential […]
Systematic quality evaluation of mobile health applications using Selenium web scraping approach
Przegl Epidemiol. 2025 Oct 3;79(2):291-299. doi: 10.32394/pe/208660. Epub 2025 Aug 5. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Mobile health applications have emerged as powerful tools for improving public health, but their rapid proliferation raises concerns regarding quality, effectiveness, and security. T. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to systematically evaluate the quality of health applications on the Google Play Store in […]
A Smartphone App (WExercise) to Promote Physical Activity Among Cancer Survivors: Randomized Controlled Trial
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Oct 3;27:e75839. doi: 10.2196/75839. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cancer survivors face unique health challenges that may be addressed through physical activity (PA) interventions. Technology-based tools provide innovative, resource-efficient alternatives to traditional approaches, delivering PA interventions. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a smartphone app (WExercise) in promoting PA among […]
Opportunities and Challenges of Using Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Clinical Outcomes and Length of Stay in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: Systematic Review
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Oct 3;27:e63175. doi: 10.2196/63175. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care has been steadily increasing for over 2 decades. Integrating AI into neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) has promise as it has the potential to reshape neonatal care and improve outcomes. However, challenges such as data […]
A Dual In-Person and Remote Assessment Approach to Developing Digital End Points Relevant to Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions: Protocol for a Multisite Observational Study
JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 Oct 3;14:e71145. doi: 10.2196/71145. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Research priorities for autistic people include developing effective interventions for the numerous challenges affecting their daily living, for example, mental health problems, sleep difficulties, and social well-being. However, clinical research progress is limited by a lack of validated objective measures that represent target outcomes for […]
Engagement With and Impact of an mHealth App for Childhood Obesity Prevention and Management: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study
JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 Oct 2;14:e71551. doi: 10.2196/71551. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Childhood obesity is a serious global health concern that affects approximately 20% of children worldwide. Digital health behavior change interventions have the potential to improve behaviors that can contribute to childhood obesity, such as diet and physical activity, but often lack sufficient user engagement to […]
WhatsApp-Based Coaching Program to Support Smoking and Vaping Cessation Among Young People: Pre-Post Study on Acceptance and Preliminary Efficacy
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2025 Oct 2;13:e65301. doi: 10.2196/65301. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The use of tobacco cigarettes and electronic nicotine products is widespread among young people in Switzerland. At the same time, the instant messaging platform WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc) is the most frequently used smartphone app in this population group. The provision of individually tailored, evidence-based […]
Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Mobile Intervention for Improving Perinatal Mental Health and Reducing Depression During Pregnancy: Randomized Controlled Trial
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Oct 2;27:e75630. doi: 10.2196/75630. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Pregnancy is a vulnerable period for women, with an increased risk of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. The perinatal period is particularly important, as maternal mental health significantly impacts maternal physical health, pregnancy outcomes, postnatal outcomes, and fetal and infant development. […]
Dietary Fiber Estimate of DialBetesPlus App Users: Secondary Analysis of Data From a Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR Form Res. 2025 Oct 2;9:e69340. doi: 10.2196/69340. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Despite the importance of dietary fiber in regulating glycemic control, the reported intake among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Japan was around 12-16 g, well below the local official recommended intake of 20 g and above. Recent data is lacking, with the most […]
