17 December
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Source: Image created by JMIR Publications/Authors Copyright: JMIR Publications License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) Open-world games provide stress relief and relaxation to postgraduate students, new study finds (Toronto, December 18, 2024)   A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research has found that open-world video games can significantly improve relaxation and mental well-being among postgraduate students. Open-world games, known for their expansive environments and player autonomy, offer a form of cognitive escapism that helps players disconnect from daily stressors and enhance their mood. The study, a collaboration between researchers from Imperial College London, United Kingdom, and the University of Graz, Austria, used a mixedRead More →

09 December
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Source: Freepik Copyright: wavebreakmedia_micro License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) A landmark guideline in extended reality clinical research sets a new standard in reporting, ensuring transparency, safety, and quality. (Toronto, December 9, 2024) In a pivotal step toward improving research standards in health care technologies, the Journal of Medical Internet Research has published the RATE-XR guideline. This new tool aims to standardize reporting for early-phase clinical studies involving extended reality (XR) technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality. Developed through a robust, expert-driven process, RATE-XR addresses critical gaps in transparency, safety, and ethical reporting, ensuring XR applications meet the needs of patients and researchers alike. Led byRead More →

18 November
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Integration of EDI within the lifecycle of AI. Source: Pixabay Copyright: geralt License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) Study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research introduces the EDAI framework to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion in AI for health and oral health care. (Toronto, November 18, 2024) A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research introduced the EDAI framework, a comprehensive guideline designed to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) lifecycle. Led by Dr Samira Abbasgholizadeh-Rahimi, PhD, the Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in AI and Advanced Digital Primary Health Care,  the research addresses a significant gapRead More →

11 November
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Source: Unsplash Copyright: Anthony Tran License: Licensed by JMIR A new study demonstrates the effectiveness of a gamified app in easing depression symptoms by breaking negative thought patterns.   (Toronto, November 8, 2024) A new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research by JMIR Publications reveals promising results from a digital health intervention that is based on a decade of research at Harvard Medical School and designed to alleviate depressive symptoms. The study, titled “Facilitating Thought Progression to Reduce Depressive Symptoms: Randomized Controlled Trial,” found that participants experienced substantial reduction of depressive symptoms by using a gamified mobile app focused on disrupting ruminative thinking. LedRead More →

17 October
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Source: pixabay Copyright: Gerd Altmann License: Public Domain (CC0)   New research highlights the cybersecurity and privacy vulnerabilities in health care XR systems, urging a reassessment of safety measures as the technology’s use expands. (Toronto, October 17, 2024)  A new study in JMIR XR and Spatial Computing, published by JMIR Publications, identifies potential cybersecurity and privacy risks associated with using extended reality (XR) in health care settings. The study, titled “Cybersecurity and Privacy Issues in Extended Reality Health Care Applications: Scoping Review,” reviews the identified potential threats posed by XR technology and strategies for mitigating these risks. The scoping review found few studies that specifically addressedRead More →

30 July
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JMIR Publications Launches New Peer-Reviewed Journal: JMIR XR and Spatial Computing (Toronto, July 30, 2024) JMIR Publications, a leading publisher in digital health research, announces the launch of JMIR XR and Spatial Computing, a cutting-edge journal dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of extended reality (XR) and spatial computing technologies in clinical practice. This new journal arrives at a pivotal moment when recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), graphical processing, display technology, and network connectivity are propelling XR and spatial computing from the realm of possibility into the realm of practical application in health care. With over a decade of experience in navigating the XRRead More →

25 June
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Source: Created with DALL-E, an AI system by ChatGPT License: Public Domain (CCO) UCalgary researchers are concerned about the number of patient photos ending up online By Kyle Marr Original Source: UCalgary researchers concerned about number of patient photos ending up online | News | University of Calgary University of Calgary researchers are raising questions about ethics and individual patient privacy after their research found a surprising majority of the medical photos they searched for were easily found on Google Images. “By coincidence, I figured out that patient photographs published in medical journals could end up online in places like Google Images,” says Dr. Zack Marshall,Read More →

20 June
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Source: Freepik Copyright: freepik Licence: Licensed by JMIR Publications New research shows how personalized support programs increase the use of wearable technology among older adults. (Toronto, June 20, 2024) A new review in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, published by JMIR Publications, found that community-dwelling older adults are more likely to continue using wearable monitoring devices (WMDs), like trackers, pedometers, and smartwatches, if they receive support from health care professionals or peers. The research team from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, led by Dr. Arkers Kwan Ching Wong, reviewed data from 3 randomized controlled trials involving over 150 older adults. The evaluation showed thatRead More →

04 June
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Source: Supernatural Copyright: Supernatural URL: https://www.getsupernatural.com/workouts License: Licensed by the authors Deck: UVic research focuses on gamifying fitness that changes behaviour She was no boxer but, wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset, she jabbed, dodged and swayed in the ring while tagging moving targets that were colour-coordinated and matched up with her boxing gloves. He held two bats as differently coloured targets flowed toward him in his VR headset at different speeds and levels of difficulty. He swung at them and was forced to reach, lunge or squat to hit the mark. They both got a workout. Most people know that engaging in regular physical activity is goodRead More →

29 May
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Source: The authors / Adobe Stock Copyright: The authors/onephoto License: Licensed by JMIR Publications A digital, AI-driven lifestyle coaching program shows significant blood pressure reduction and high patient engagement, according to a new study (Toronto, May 28, 2024) A new study in JMIR Cardio, published by JMIR Publications, shows that a fully digital, artificial intelligence (AI)–driven lifestyle coaching program can effectively reduce blood pressure (BP) in adults with hypertension. This AI-based program leverages data from wearable activity trackers and BP monitors as well as a mobile app questionnaire to tailor lifestyle guidance. The research team, led by Jared Leitner of the University of California, San Diego, usedRead More →