As we step into 2026, the team at JMIR Publications is proud to look back and celebrate the impactful work from our authors that has shaped the landscape of digital health research.

JMIR Publications had a productive time at the AMIA 2025 Annual Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia! It was truly inspiring to engage with so many dedicated researchers, authors, and attendees who stopped by our booth, eager to share and discuss their current projects and groundbreaking research topics.

Labor shortages are straining healthcare systems worldwide, severely challenging their ability to sustain high-quality, person-centered care, especially for people with intellectual disabilities. As organizations search for innovative assistants, social robots are moving from concept to reality, showing potential to support both clients and overstretched professional caregivers.

Thank you to every public health professional, student, publisher, and partner who visited JMIR Publications at Booth #1114. The APHA 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo in Washington, DC was a resounding success for the team! The expo hall was buzzing with energy and meaningful conversation.

November 14th marks World Diabetes Day, a critical moment to raise global awareness of a condition affecting hundreds of millions worldwide. This day, commemorating the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin, is a reminder of both historical medical breakthroughs and the urgent need for continuous innovation in prevention, management, and care.

Mental health and well-being are critical not only for individuals, but also for society and the economy. Yet, current support systems often suffer from capacity limitations and fragmented digital tools, highlighting the need for a more integrated approach that facilitates scalable, proactive care. 

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and various cancers, are responsible for a staggering 74% of all global deaths annually. Modifiable behavioral risk factors – like poor diet, physical inactivity, and smoking – contribute to many of these diseases. Serious games and gamified applications hold immense potential to help users change their behavior and reduce their risk, but the impact of most existing solutions is limited by interoperability issues. That is, many gamified solutions operate in isolation—they cannot talk to each other or be easily integrated with other patient data in the broader healthcare system.

The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2025 Annual Symposium is fast approaching, and the entire team at JMIR Publications is thrilled to be an exhibitor and active participant!

Librarians play a critical role in supporting their institutional researchers. A critical area of support is with open science mandates, or practices that prioritize openness, transparency, and collaboration throughout the research cycle. Research that follows open science practices carries many benefits, including: