Effects of small airtime rewards linked to unsolicited text messages on uptake of a tuberculosis self-screening app in South Africa: a randomised trial
BMJ Open. 2026 Jan 27;16(1):e097650. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-097650. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to test whether an airtime reward increased tuberculosis (TB) Check screening uptake. This served as a feasibility study for the planned Phase 2, which aimed to test behavioural messaging to boost take-up of TB testing among users who were advised […]
A Smartphone-Based Psychological Intervention for Nonsuicidal Self-Injury (Kalmer App): Protocol for a Multicenter Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR Res Protoc. 2026 Jan 27;15:e86413. doi: 10.2196/86413. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), defined as the deliberate, self-inflicted damage of body tissue without suicidal intent, is increasingly prevalent among adolescents and young adults and poses a major public health concern. Current treatments are often costly, difficult to access, and not tailored to the specific needs […]
Acceptability of a Digital Care App in Patients Undergoing Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Prospective Cohort Study
JMIR Hum Factors. 2026 Jan 27;13:e79682. doi: 10.2196/79682. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Mobile health (mHealth) apps have become more commonly used in orthopedics. However, for these apps to be efficient, patients should be willing to use them, making it essential to understand patients’ perspectives of mHealth interventions. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this single-center, intent-to-treat, preoperative single-cohort study […]
Impact of High-Pillow Sleeping Posture on Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy, and increased intraocular pressure (IOP) is an important modifiable risk factor. IOP differs throughout the day, typically increasing at night, and is significantly affected by body posture during sleep. Studies have shown that transitioning from an upright to supine position increases IOP, with even greater elevations observed in the […]
Directed Generation of Corticospinal-Like Neurons from SOX6+/NG2+ Cortical Progenitors
Corticospinal neurons (CSNs, also known as upper motor neurons) play a pivotal role in voluntary motor control and are selectively affected in disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and spinal cord injury. Despite their clinical importance, reliable high-quality in vitro models that accurately recapitulate CSN identity are currently lacking, limiting disease modelling, mechanistic studies, […]
New Study Uncovers How the Brain Senses and Influences Heart Attacks
Cardioception is the bidirectional communication between the brain and heart. It regulates the cardiovascular function through endocrine, neural, and immune pathways. Following myocardial infarction (MI), altered sympathetic and sensory signaling drives heart failure, inflammation, and ventricular remodeling, yet the responsible neural circuits remain poorly defined. Vagal sensory neurons (VSNs) are central to heart-brain communication, but […]
Navigating career barriers: Gendered experiences and professional trajectories of female physicians in contemporary China
Acta Psychol (Amst). 2026 Feb;262:106200. doi: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.106200. Epub 2026 Jan 6. ABSTRACT Amidst evolving gender dynamics in Asia’s healthcare sector and broader societal changes, this study applies Self-Determination Theory (SDT) to examine how career barriers affect the professional development of 785 female physicians in China. Quantitative findings reveal a dual-pathway mechanism: career barriers – spanning […]
Capturing Optimal Mobile 2D Facial Images in Remote Aesthetics Medicine Clinical Trials: Technical Considerations for Facial Severity Analysis
JMIR Form Res. 2026 Jan 28;10:e64764. doi: 10.2196/64764. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: In aesthetic clinical trials, image self-capture using mobile devices may help reduce burden on clinic resources, increase data quality, and lower barriers to study participation. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to develop a mobile device app to help participants self-capture clinically usable images. METHODS: The Allergan […]
Understanding Behavioral Influences on Eating Disorders and App Engagement to Inform Eating Disorder App Development: Qualitative Online Focus Groups With Adults With Lived Experience
JMIR Form Res. 2026 Jan 28;10:e79328. doi: 10.2196/79328. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Eating disorders (EDs) are severe mental health conditions driven by psychological, social, and emotional factors and have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder. Although evidence-based, theory-driven behavior change interventions are the gold standard, access to treatment remains limited. Digital interventions, such as apps, […]
Sensory Reinforcement Feedback Using Movement-Controlled Smartphone App Facilitates Movement in Infants with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Pilot Study
Sensors (Basel). 2026 Jan 14;26(2):554. doi: 10.3390/s26020554. ABSTRACT New wearable technology opens new possibilities for low-cost, easily accessible home-based interventions as a supplement to typical clinical rehabilitation therapy. In this pilot study, we tested a new interactive adjustable Feedback training system on 14 infants at high risk of cerebral palsy between 2 and 12 months […]
