Real world data (RWD) is increasingly a key engine behind modern drug discovery and clinical decision making. However, anyone who has worked with electronic health records (EHRs) knows that this engine often relies on data that are fragmented and inconsistent. Laboratory results, which are the backbone of oncology care, are frequently plagued by inaccurate codes and missing units.
For over 25 years, JMIR Publications has operated on a simple premise: health research should be immediately and freely accessible to all. However, recent policy changes from major funders like Cancer Research UK (CRUK) now threaten to dismantle the very "Full Open Access" model that made this possible. By cutting all APC support, these policies risk stifling independent, scholar-led publishers while leaving the massive revenue streams of legacy publishers untouched. Below, we share our response to CRUK and propose five alternatives that reform the system without sacrificing the progress of the last two decades.
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Are you heading to MIE 2026 in Genova? Don’t miss the chance to connect with Tiffany Leung, Scientific Editorial Director; Amy Mavragani, Scientific Editor; and Stefano Brini, Scientific Editor. They will be sharing their expertise across panels and tutorials.
When we think of wearables in health care, we often think of step counts or heart rate alerts. But for women participating in home based cognitive rehabilitation (or telerehabilitation) a different type of data might hold the key to protecting brain health: nighttime sleep.
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.
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Being part of the Society of Digital Psychiatry means you help shape and lead important conversations in mental health. A recent survey, conducted in collaboration with JMIR Publications, collected members' insights and perspectives on the emerging phenomenon of “AI Psychosis”. The survey collected 97 submissions in January and February 2026. A summary of these perspectives will be included in a future News and Perspectives article in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. Here are the results and thank you!
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.
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.
