Imagine being able to understand the severity of someone's depression just by listening to their voice. It might sound like something out of science fiction, but new research is bringing this possibility closer to reality.

Dr. Mike Aratow, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Ellipsis Health, recently co-authored a groundbreaking paper published in JMIR AI titled "Digital Phenotyping for Detecting Depression Severity in a Large Payor-Provider System: Retrospective Study of Speech and Language Model Performance." This study highlights a significant leap forward in using artificial intelligence to understand mental health.

We're headed to the 20th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics—MedInfo 2025, taking place in Taipei, Taiwan! While we will not have an exhibition booth this year, several of our representatives will be actively involved, leading workshops and participating in insightful panel discussions.

(Eindhoven, Netherlands & Toronto, Canada, July 10, 2025) The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and JMIR Publications, a leading open access publisher of digital health research, are pleased to announce a new agreement that will provide TU/e faculty and affiliated researchers with unlimited opportunities for open access publishing in JMIR's extensive portfolio of journals.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is an incredibly powerful tool for doctors. It gives them super detailed images they need to figure out what's going on inside a patient's body. But for kids, especially young ones, getting an MRI can be a really stressful experience. Imagine a large, unfamiliar machine, a small space you have to lie still in, and loud noises! It's enough to make anyone anxious, let alone a child.

Imagine a hospital intensive care unit (ICU). Wires, screens, and the constant, piercing sound of alarms. But what if many of those alarms don't actually require immediate action? What if they're just noise, distracting clinicians from truly critical situations? This challenge is at the heart of groundbreaking research by Dr. Akira Poncette and his team.

Monisola Jayeoba, a PhD student in the Technology and Social Behavior Program at Northwestern University, recently published a significant paper in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. The article, titled "Low-Burden Electronic Health Record Strategies for Engaging Oncologists in Digital Health Behavior Change Interventions," delves into how oncologists prefer to be involved when their patients participate in digital health behavior change interventions.

Imagine a world where your healthcare information flows seamlessly between your doctor, specialists, and even your pharmacy. This isn't a futuristic dream, but a goal that Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) aims to make a reality. FHIR provides a crucial set of standards for software companies developing health information systems, enabling these systems to "speak to each other" with unprecedented ease. The widespread adoption of FHIR promises to revolutionize healthcare by promoting data sharing, improving accessibility for patients and providers, and ultimately enhancing the quality of care.

It's an exciting time here at JMIR Publications, and we're thrilled to share some truly remarkable news from the recently released Journal Citation Reports 2025 from Clarivate. This year, a phenomenal 21 JMIR Publications journals now boast a Journal Impact Factor, with several experiencing significant year-over-year increases and achieving top-ranked distinctions within their respective disciplines. 

Professor Gemma Sharp, a Clinical Psychologist based in Melbourne, Australia, and the Founding Director of the International Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders, recently led the publication of a significant paper in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. The article, titled "The Effectiveness of a Chatbot Single-Session Intervention for People on Waitlists for Eating Disorder Treatment: Randomized Controlled Trial," explores a novel approach to supporting individuals awaiting eating disorder treatment.

The landscape of healthcare is evolving, and at the forefront of this transformation is the powerful concept of patient engagement. "Patient-Powered Progress: Revolutionary Digital Strategies for Optimal Patient Engagement and Healthcare Delivery," a groundbreaking conference, is taking place from June 25-27, 2025, at Harvard University.