Acceptance of Men Living With HIV Toward Treatment-Supportive Mobile Apps Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology: Cross-Sectional Study
JMIR Form Res. 2026 Feb 10;10:e83065. doi: 10.2196/83065. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Despite a 40-year prevalence of HIV, the AIDS epidemic prevails. Effective AIDS treatment requires specialist care and high adherence often hindered by structural issues in care access. Innovative eHealth solutions like treatment-supportive mobile apps can help address these issues. Successful implementation depends on user acceptance. […]
Applications used to minimize forgotten stents: a systematic review of the literature. Is it the dawn of a new era?
Curr Opin Urol. 2026 Jan 1;36(1):26-34. doi: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001349. Epub 2025 Oct 3. ABSTRACT PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Ureteral stents are an integral part of daily urological clinical practice, but in case of ureteral stents inadvertently left in place or forgotten, they can lead to a range of complications. Managing retained DJ stents presents a complex challenge […]
Myopia Prescription Based on Smartphone App: A Feasibility Study in Africa
Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2026 Feb 2;15(2):13. doi: 10.1167/tvst.15.2.13. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Uncorrected refractive error (URE) is the leading cause of vision impairment, especially in rural, underserved areas. We previously evaluated the accuracy of a smartphone app for measuring spherical equivalent refraction. In this study, we evaluated the benefits of vision correction based on the prescription […]
Problems and Barriers Regarding the Admission, Financing, and Service Provision of Digital Health Apps: Qualitative Stakeholder Survey
J Med Internet Res. 2026 Feb 9;28:e73332. doi: 10.2196/73332. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Since their introduction with the Digital Care Act in 2019, selected digital health apps (DiGA) have been a part of the German statutory health care system. In order to become a DiGA, digital health apps have to complete a certification process covering both technical […]
Psychological Well-Being as a Mediator Between Paternalistic Leadership and Organisational Dissent in Critical Care Nursing Settings
Nurs Crit Care. 2026 Mar;31(2):e70361. doi: 10.1111/nicc.70361. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Leadership styles play a crucial role in shaping nurses’ psychological well-being and communication behaviours, especially in high-stress settings like critical care. Paternalistic leadership-characterised by benevolence, moral integrity and authority-has gained recognition for its impact on healthcare outcomes. However, its influence on organisational dissent, particularly through the […]
Multiplexed headspace paper-based analytical devices modified with silver nanoclusters for smartphone-based luminescent determination of inorganic preservatives in food samples
Anal Chim Acta. 2026 Mar 15;1391:345136. doi: 10.1016/j.aca.2026.345136. Epub 2026 Jan 22. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Reliable determination of inorganic chemical preservatives is essential for ensuring food safety, due to the health concerns associated to these compounds when present at excessive levels. Nitrite and sulfite, two inorganic preservatives widely used in the food industry, increasingly demand miniaturized […]
Abusive Practices, Self-regulation Strategies, and the Language of Addiction: Narratives Surrounding Problematic Smartphone Use in Southeastern Spanish Youth
Cult Med Psychiatry. 2026 Feb 9;50(1):13. doi: 10.1007/s11013-025-09964-x. ABSTRACT The smartphone has become fundamental in areas, such as leisure, sociability, and intimacy, especially for young people. Its impact has led to growing concerns about its effects, in terms of a potential addictive nature. This article approaches the articulation of abuse and self-regulation practices regarding the […]
RAMA: implementing Machine Learning to develop mortality risk prediction models for NICU patients with Acute Kidney Injury
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2026 Dec;39(1):2623378. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2026.2623378. Epub 2026 Feb 9. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is common in neonates admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Neonatal AKI is associated with multiple comorbid conditions of greater clinical severity, which also increase the neonate’s risk of mortality. Understanding the risk of […]
Evaluation of the Implementation of a Mobile Health App to Support Dutch Primary Care for Diabetes: Qualitative Study
JMIR Hum Factors. 2026 Feb 9;13:e54431. doi: 10.2196/54431. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Over 1 million Dutch people have diabetes, of whom 90% have type 2 diabetes. Studies show that lifestyle plays an important role in the course of type 2 diabetes. MiGuide (MiGuide Ltd) is an online platform that helps people adopt and sustain lifestyle changes. The […]
Optimising the PTSD Hub App Through Co-Production: Enhancing Digital Support for PTSD Management in Primary Care
Health Expect. 2026 Feb;29(1):e70598. doi: 10.1111/hex.70598. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects approximately 1 in 20 individuals, with primary care playing a crucial role in early identification and management. However, PTSD is frequently underdiagnosed in primary care settings. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the incidence of PTSD, leading to an increased demand for accessible […]
