Smartphone-Based Self-Monitoring in First Episode Psychosis: Mixed-Methods Study of Barriers and Facilitators to Engagement
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Aug 26;27:e71989. doi: 10.2196/71989. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Despite growing interest in smartphone technologies to monitor patient outcomes, only a limited number of studies have investigated the long-term use of smartphone applications in patients with psychosis. Therefore, we have a limited understanding of facilitators and barriers to sustained engagement with these technologies […]
Smartphone-Based Digital Health Interventions: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Efficacy for Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Outcomes
J Med Syst. 2025 Aug 26;49(1):109. doi: 10.1007/s10916-025-02236-6. ABSTRACT Digital health interventions (DHIs) have the potential to transform the management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) by addressing their risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and physical inactivity. Despite this potential, there remains a need for a comprehensive understanding of their clinical […]
Assessing Climate Responses to Net Forestation in Earth System Models from CMIP6
Reforestation and afforestation increase the amount of carbon stored in the biosphere, thereby reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). However, bio-geophysical changes also occur due to modifications in the physical characteristics of land, which affect the surface energy balance. Early differences in climate impact estimates largely arose from variations in models and scenarios. Trees help cool […]
The Hidden Link Between Employee Burnout and Extremist Attitudes
The arrest of Luigi Mangione for the suspected murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in December 2024 shocked the public. Surprisingly, a significant portion of people, specifically younger individuals, expressed support rather than condemnation. 41% of young individuals saw the murder as acceptable, raising troubling questions about what drives ordinary individuals to justify such acts […]
Enhancing Engagement, Practice Integration, and Skill Learning in Mobile Technology-Delivered Interventions Using Human Support: Randomized Controlled Trial With Depressed College Students
JMIR Form Res. 2025 Aug 25;9:e56963. doi: 10.2196/56963. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Among evidence-based mobile technology-delivered interventions (mTDIs), mindfulness apps such as Headspace have demonstrated numerous benefits. These benefits are particularly important for college students, who continue to face high rates of depression and psychological distress that are paired with insufficient mental health services to meet these […]
Smartphone App-Guided Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2025 Aug 25;13:e64884. doi: 10.2196/64884. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Pulmonary rehabilitation improves exercise capacity, dyspnea, quality of life, and survival in patients with chronic respiratory disease. However, center-based pulmonary rehabilitation programs remain unavailable in many health care facilities due to several barriers. To address this, we developed a smartphone app that enabled individuals to […]
Usability and Acceptability of an App-Based Approach to Treat Low Back Pain: Preplanned Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR Form Res. 2025 Aug 25;9:e59866. doi: 10.2196/59866. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is a major cause of disability worldwide. To tackle issues such as long wait times and limited access to conventional care, telemedicine is emerging as a viable alternative. It offers benefits such as reduced travel and increased flexibility, with evidence showing […]
Impact of Smartphone Apps on Reperfusion Times and Clinical Outcomes in Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2025 Aug 25;13:e66605. doi: 10.2196/66605. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Smartphone- and tablet-based apps have been increasingly used in the management of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), with the goal of enhancing care efficiency. These apps facilitate improved team coordination through a single platform, enabling secure sharing of clinical data, arrival times, and enabling […]
Can a virtual reality exposure therapy app improve symptoms of Emetophobia? A single-subject Experimental design study
J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry. 2025 Dec;89:102056. doi: 10.1016/j.jbtep.2025.102056. Epub 2025 Aug 23. ABSTRACT Emetophobia (fear of vomiting) is an understudied disorder that affects .2 % of people, with extreme (non-phobic) fear affecting up to 8 % of people. The most effective treatment for specific phobias is exposure therapy, and virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET), […]
Interpretable machine learning model for predicting myocardial injury in intensive care unit patients using SHapley Additive exPlanations analysis
Sci Prog. 2025 Jul-Sep;108(3):368504251370452. doi: 10.1177/00368504251370452. Epub 2025 Aug 25. ABSTRACT ObjectiveThe identification of myocardial injury in the intensive care unit (ICU) has received little attention from researchers. Therefore, this retrospective cohort study aimed to develop a machine-learning model to predict the occurrence of myocardial injury in the ICU.MethodsBased on the Clinical Research Data Platform […]
