Exploring Common and Novel Actualized Affordances of Fitbit: Mixed Methods Study
JMIR Hum Factors. 2026 Feb 18;13:e85412. doi: 10.2196/85412. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Although fitness apps could promote healthier lifestyles, evidence on the effectiveness of app-based interventions remains inconsistent. Previous studies have used affordance theory to identify the factors that generate exercise-related value for users. However, many fitness app affordance studies have examined multiple fitness apps collectively, assuming […]
Improvement of nighttime gastroesophageal reflux symptoms with sleep positional therapy using a smartwatch app
Dis Esophagus. 2026 Jan 9;39(1):doag011. doi: 10.1093/dote/doag011. ABSTRACT Nighttime gastroesophageal reflux symptoms affect sleep quality and daytime functioning. The aim of this study is to investigate if sleep positional therapy, using a smartwatch app, can reduce nighttime gastroesophageal reflux symptoms by training patients to avoid sleeping in right lateral decubitus position. Patients with nighttime gastroesophageal […]
Microbiome–Nutrition Interactions in Early Life and Their Association With Childhood Systolic Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (BP) in childhood is an important public health concern. Around 2 to 5% of children aged 6 years and older are affected by hypertension, with 18% of having elevated BP. Although hypertension is less commonly diagnosed in early childhood, BP levels tend to track from childhood into adulthood, where hypertension is a […]
Prevalence of texting thumb among medical students and its association with behavioural patterns during digital device usage: a cross-sectional study
BMJ Open. 2026 Feb 17;16(2):e095400. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-095400. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Teenagers widely use digital devices for information sharing and other daily activities. Their heavy reliance on smartphones and tablets may contribute to repetitive-use injuries of the thumb. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of texting thumb (TT) among medical students and to identify the […]
Effectiveness and Theoretical Foundations of mHealth Apps for Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, and Weight Loss: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
JMIR Res Protoc. 2026 Feb 17;15:e72664. doi: 10.2196/72664. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Obesity is a significant global public health concern. Primary prevention and health promotion to encourage positive health behavior to address obesity could be delivered via mobile health (mHealth), but evidence of apps improving health outcomes over sufficient time frames to be clinically meaningful is limited. […]
Exploring Strategies for a Digital Tool to Support Medication Adherence Among Adolescents and Young Adults Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Their Care Partners: Qualitative Formative Study
JMIR Form Res. 2026 Feb 17;10:e82356. doi: 10.2196/82356. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) is a complex but essential treatment for malignant and nonmalignant conditions, requiring strict posttransplant adherence to immunosuppressant medications to prevent complications such as graft-versus-host disease. Adolescents and young adults undergoing HCT face unique challenges, including balancing growing independence with […]
Mobile App-Supported Self-Management for Chronic Low Back Pain: Realist Evaluation
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2026 Feb 17;14:e66435. doi: 10.2196/66435. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: As the world’s population ages, the prevalence of chronic low back pain (CLBP) is increasing, placing a substantial burden on individuals and health care systems. Mobile health (mHealth) apps offer a potentially scalable solution to support self-management, but little is known about how, why, for […]
NP and PA Hospital Credentialing: State Licensing to Privileges Guide
Launching your career as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) includes more than just earning a degree and passing boards. You must complete a structured process that moves from state licensing to hospital privileges to practice in a hospital. This guide breaks down PA and NP hospital credentialing requirements, timelines, and how the […]
FDA Authorizes Innovative Non-Invasive Device for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-of-its-kind medical device for adults who have locally advanced pancreatic cancer. It offers a new therapeutic option for a disease known for a poor survival rate and limited treatment advances. This device is called Optune Pax. It was developed by Novocure and delivers tumor-treating fields […]
Workplace Adversity Among Critical Care Nurses: Associations With Key Organisational Factors
Nurs Crit Care. 2026 Mar;31(2):e70399. doi: 10.1111/nicc.70399. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Workplace adversity in intensive care units (ICUs) is a multifaceted phenomenon resulting from a combination of organisational, discipline-specific and external influences. Guided by the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, this study explored the organisational factors associated with workplace adversity among critical care nurses in ICUs. Currently, there […]
