Digital Stress Induction in Daily Life Using the Salzburg Mobile Stress Induction (SMSI): Development and Ambulatory Evaluation Study
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Sep 18;27:e75785. doi: 10.2196/75785. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The use of digital technology enabled examining stress in everyday life. However, ambulatory research depends on the natural occurrence of stressful situations while most standardized stress inductions rely on cost- and labor-expensive laboratory experiments, which are limited in their infrequent applicability. OBJECTIVE: We developed […]
An mHealth App-Based Social Capital Intervention (PrEP US NoW) to Improve Sexual Health and Uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Young, Black, Sexual Minority Men: Protocol for Intervention Development and a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 Sep 18;14:e66326. doi: 10.2196/66326. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Black Americans are disproportionately impacted by HIV. This disparity is more profound in the Southern United States, with the highest rates being among young, Black, sexual minority men, who are also less likely to receive state-of-the-art interventions such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Individual-level interventions to […]
Breakthrough: ENBUMYST™ Nasal Spray Approved for Edema in Heart, Liver, and Kidney Conditions
The major causes of hospital admission and readmission of patients with chronic kidney disease, cirrhosis, or congestive heart failure are fluid overload and edema. About 6.7 million people in the United States are living with heart failure, and fluid retention accounts for over one million hospital admissions annually, adding billions of dollars in healthcare costs. […]
Acute Cystitis and Cancer Detection: Long-Term Risks in Adults Aged 50 Years and Older
Urinary tract infections (UTIs), specifically cystitis, are a prevalent global issue. UTIs are often benign; a recent study suggests they can serve as a clinical marker for underlying cancers. Earlier studies have focused on severe infection, which leaves uncertainty about the link between acute cystitis in primary healthcare and cancer risk. The overlapping symptoms of […]
Outcomes of an App-Based Intervention to Target Naming Among Individuals With Poststroke Aphasia: Virtual Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2025 Aug 18;13:e67711. doi: 10.2196/67711. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: People with aphasia present with language and communication deficits, most notably in lexical retrieval (naming). Although positive outcomes in naming have been observed following speech-language treatment, many individuals with aphasia continue to face impairments after the acute phase of rehabilitation. Mobile app-based therapies are increasingly […]
A Design Thinking Approach for Transnational Adaptation of 2 Mobile Mental Health Apps: Tutorial for Researchers and Practitioners
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Sep 17;27:e77048. doi: 10.2196/77048. ABSTRACT Digital mental health solutions have great potential to enhance mental health care. However, barriers at the level of users, interventions, and context hinder engagement and uptake. Involving users in the design, adaptation, and implementation process has been put forward as a potential solution; however, instructions […]
Digital Health Intervention in Snakebite Management: Scoping Review
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Sep 17;27:e71378. doi: 10.2196/71378. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease that causes significant morbidity and mortality, with an estimated 81,410-137,880 deaths annually, primarily in rural, low-resource settings. Digital health interventions, particularly mobile apps (mobile-based health apps), offer innovative solutions to improve snakebite management through real-time guidance, antivenom […]
A Digital Psychosocial Service (Sui App) for Arabic-Speaking Refugees in Switzerland: Development and Cultural-Contextual Adaptation Using a User-Centered and Participatory Approach
JMIR Form Res. 2025 Sep 17;9:e59905. doi: 10.2196/59905. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Upon arriving in host countries, forcibly displaced people face psychological, cultural, as well as sociostructural challenges. Access to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) remains limited, affecting both refugees and host country structures. Digital services offer promise in addressing these challenges, given their potential for […]
Design and Evaluation of a Mobile App for Intergenerational Communication: User-Centered Participatory Design and Experimental Mixed Methods Study
JMIR Aging. 2025 Sep 17;8:e75950. doi: 10.2196/75950. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Social isolation and weakened intergenerational ties pose significant threats to the emotional well-being and social support networks of older adults. Although structured intergenerational programs can reduce age-related stereotypes and promote connectedness, their accessibility is often hindered by physical and logistical constraints. The increasing digital literacy among […]
Picture perfect: study protocol for assessing the accuracy, feasibility and acceptability of intraoral photographs captured by parents for remote dental screening in children – an observational mixed-methods study
BMJ Open. 2025 Sep 16;15(9):e104769. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-104769. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Children with limited access to dental care can be negatively impacted by reduced frequency of oral health monitoring, delays in diagnosis of dental disease and increased waits for dental care, resulting in them experiencing more disease (extent and amount). Smartphone-based intraoral photography has been cited as […]
