The future of mental health is digital, and this May, the conversation is moving to San Francisco. JMIR Publications is thrilled to announce our attendance at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting, taking place from May 16–19, 2026, at the Moscone Center. As the world’s leading open-access publisher in digital health, were descending on the City by the Bay to connect with our incredible community of authors, reviewers, and innovators.

Scandinavia has long been a unique outlier in the world of nicotine consumption. When much of the world still relied on cigarettes, Sweden and Norway famously embraced snus, a small pouch of powdered tobacco leaves placed under the lip, that helped these nations achieve some of the lowest smoking rates in Europe.

In response to "Is Subscribe to Open Good for Libraries?" Three librarians explain the model’s appeal and explore the challenges it presents. By Laurie Taylor, Miranda Bennett and Katherine Brooks | 02.17.2026

At JMIR Publications, we believe that the true value of scientific discovery lies in its ability to improve lives. Our commitment to Open Access (OA) isn’t just about making papers free to read; it’s about ensuring that your insights reach the people who have the power to implement change—the policymakers.

The struggle for a full breath is a daily reality for those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). While Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is the gold standard for treatment, researchers are constantly looking for ways to push the boundaries of recovery.

The landscape of health care management is undergoing a digital transformation. From the frantic pace of emergency departments to the strategic boardrooms of national health systems, data dashboards are no longer a luxury—they are a clinical necessity. These visual tools are redefining how providers track patient safety, how administrators allocate resources, and how public health officials communicate with the world.

The landscape of medical training is undergoing a seismic shift. From the hallowed halls of traditional lecture centers to the interactive screens of global learning platforms, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept, it is a present-day reality. AI is redefining how future doctors learn, how they are assessed, and how they will eventually treat patients.

As the landscape of computational biology continues to evolve, fostering strong ties between specialized societies and high-impact scholarly publishing is essential. We are pleased to announce that both the Editor-in-Chief and I, the Managing Editor of JMIR Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, will be presenting a brief talk at the upcoming MCBIOS 2026 conference (March 27–29, 2026, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL). Our talk will focus on a new collaboration and an open call for submissions designed to highlight innovative research in the fields of computational biology, artificial intelligence, and health care innovation.