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Scientific News Editor @ JMIR Publications with a diverse background in clinical psychology, academic research, and digital health program development. I'm passionate about knowledge translation and accessibility, as well as data- and values-driven innovation. My goal is to make vital scientific knowledge clear and accessible to everyone so that we can better our lives and the world around us.

Beyond the Headlines: How Celebrity News Impacts Cancer Screening in Japan

How Celebrity News Impacts Cancer Screening in Japan

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. As part of our commitment to open science, JMIR Publications is highlighting research published in our journals aimed at understanding and combating this disease. We hope this research reaches a wide audience, empowering people to learn more about their risk and risk mitigation strategies. Understanding what motivates people to seek screening is paramount to reducing breast cancer mortality.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. As part of our commitment to open science, JMIR Publications is highlighting research published in our journals aimed at understanding and combating this disease

The Damage Done: Could Epstein-Barr Increase Breast Cancer Risk?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. As part of our commitment to open science, JMIR Publications is highlighting research published in our journals aimed at understanding and combating this disease. Globally, more than 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 1, underscoring the vital need for research into the disease's causes. We hope this research reaches a wide audience, empowering people to learn more about their risk and risk mitigation strategies. 

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The Recruitment Balancing Act: Finding Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer

Reaching the Hard-to-Reach: Recruiting for Breast Cancer Research

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. As part of our commitment to open science, JMIR Publications is highlighting research published in our journals aimed at understanding and combating this disease. We hope this research reaches a wide audience and empowers people to learn more about their risk and risk mitigation strategies. 

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Breast Cancer Anxiety Throughout Diagnosis: Reddit Insights

Breast Cancer Anxiety Throughout Diagnosis: Reddit Insights

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. As part of our commitment to open science, JMIR Publications is highlighting research published in our journals aimed at understanding and combating this disease. We hope this research reaches a wide audience, empowering people to learn more about their risk and risk mitigation strategies and reducing the anxiety that a potential breast cancer diagnosis can bring.

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Dr. Stephen Salzbrenner, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and his team recently published a study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research

Prior Authorization: A Hidden Influence on Provider Behavior

For many patients, getting a prescription for a new medication often involves an extra step for their doctor: prior authorization (PA). This process, required by insurance companies, is intended to ensure safety and quality control. However, it can also create significant delays, contributing to provider frustration and, in some cases, negatively impacting patient care.

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Tailoring Mental Health Support for Ukrainian Refugees

Tailoring Mental Health Support for Ukrainian Refugees

Digital technology has become a lifeline for mental health support, offering accessible and affordable solutions for people who might otherwise have no access to care. However, simply creating a great digital platform isn't enough - you need people to use and engage with it. Without high adherence, even the most effective tool can't help those who need it most. This is particularly true for vulnerable and underserved populations, such as the millions of Ukrainian refugees displaced in the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

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Harsha Krishna, a PhD student from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden published a paper titled “Issues in Identifying Strategies for Youth Mental Well-Being in Stockholm Municipalities Using Participatory Sessions and Text Mining: Qualitative Study”

Unlocking a Clearer Picture of Youth Mental Health

Promoting the mental well-being of young people is a top priority for municipalities in Sweden and around the world. It’s seen as one of the most effective ways to ensure a high quality of life for future generations and manage healthcare costs. However, mental well-being is influenced by a complex web of factors, and different municipal departments often collect different kinds of data, making it difficult to get a complete picture.

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