Breaking Barriers in Healthcare: Does Universal Occupational Licensing Recognition Improve Patient Access
Recent research has examined the impact of changes in occupational licensing, particularly Universal Licensing Recognition (ULR), on access to healthcare in the United States. With physician shortages persisting across the country, especially in regions with aging populations, policymakers have increasingly focused on improving the regional supply of healthcare providers to better meet patient demand. Although […]
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Major State-Level Advocacy Issues Facing Physicians in 2026
State medical societies in the United States have identified key legislative priorities for the year 2026 as physicians confront the challenges in healthcare delivery. The American Medical Association (AMA) is addressing physician workforce shortages, as well as managing the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector. All these key notes were emphasized […]
New Hope for Lupus Patients as nipocalimab Received FDA Fast Track Designation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to nipocalimab as a potential treatment option for adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which is an autoantibody-driven condition. This condition affects approximately 3-5 million individuals globally, including around 450,000 in the United States. This product is being developed by Johnson & Johnson. […]
360°-Based Cognitive-Motor Training System for Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: User-Centered Design and Evaluation Study
JMIR Aging. 2026 Mar 13;9:e68032. doi: 10.2196/68032. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that older adults can improve dual-task (DT) performance through specific motor-cognitive training programs. Recent technological advancements have facilitated the development of novel rehabilitative DT methodologies. In particular, the DUAL-REHAB project exploits 360° technology to develop ecological, cost-effective DT exercises for clinical and home settings. […]
The mediating role of the work environment between error culture management and clinical errors: A cross-sectional multicentre study
Appl Nurs Res. 2026 Apr;88:152063. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2026.152063. Epub 2026 Feb 5. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Clinical errors stemmed from intricate relationships between organizational, environmental, and individual factors. Although it was widely acknowledged that safety culture and error culture management improved patient safety, little is known about how these elements affected nurses’ working environments and error occurrence. OBJECTIVES: […]
Features of mHealth Apps for Tobacco Cessation Important to Black Adults: Discrete Choice Experiment
JMIR Form Res. 2026 Mar 13;10:e83919. doi: 10.2196/83919. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Although mobile health (mHealth) apps for tobacco cessation augment traditional cessation methods and have contributed to increases in cessation rates, Black adults are underrepresented in mHealth app studies for tobacco cessation. As a result, their mHealth app preferences are not well-known. OBJECTIVE: Our goal was […]
Locomotive Syndrome Digital Therapeutics Provided via a Smartphone App: Proof-of-Concept Single-Group Trial Study
JMIR Aging. 2026 Mar 13;9:e86174. doi: 10.2196/86174. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Individuals with locomotive syndrome (LS) have muscle weakness and reduced motor function due to musculoskeletal disorders that cause reduced mobility and physical function. In Japan, musculoskeletal disorders are the most common reason for requiring home support or nursing care, highlighting the need for preventing and ameliorating […]
PALS Essentials: Major Functions of the Cardiopulmonary System
Success in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) depends on understanding how a child’s heart and lungs work together to deliver oxygen to the body, specifically during illness or cardiac or respiratory emergencies. The PALS cardiopulmonary system is designed to maintain oxygen delivery, remove metabolic waste, and ensure adequate circulation to vital organs. Because children have […]
Evaluation of Smartphone Camera Positioning on Artificial Intelligence Pose Estimation Accuracy for Exercise Detection: Observational Study
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2026 Mar 5;14:e82412. doi: 10.2196/82412. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven pose estimation (PE) offers a scalable and cost-effective solution to track exercises in mobile health apps. However, occlusion, influenced by camera angle and distance, can reduce detection accuracy and repetition counting precision. The influence of smartphone positioning on these performance metrics remains […]
