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.

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.

A groundbreaking initiative from the University of Chicago's Section of General Internal Medicine is shedding light on a novel approach to chronic kidney disease (CKD) education. Akilah King, a project manager from the team, recently shared insights into her published protocol for a randomized controlled trial: " Interactive Computer Adaptive Chronic Kidney Disease Education for Hospitalized African American Patients," featured in JMIR Research Protocols.

Botulinum toxin injections have become a cornerstone of aesthetic medicine, offering a popular solution for reducing wrinkles and achieving a more youthful appearance. However, as more patients seek these treatments, and often start at a younger age, a growing concern has emerged: botulinum toxin nonresponse.

Older adult immigrants face unique challenges in accessing web-based senior center programming, particularly when it comes to technology use and telehealth. A recent study, published in the Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal of JMIR Publications, sheds light on these critical issues, offering valuable insights for community-based organizations and healthcare providers.

The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving at lightning speed, and with each leap forward, user expectations are irrevocably altered. A recent study, "The Impact of ChatGPT Exposure on User Interactions With the Motivational Interviewing Chatbot: Quasi-Experimental Study," sheds light on this fascinating phenomenon, specifically how the widespread release of ChatGPT reshaped how users perceive and interact with other, more specialized chatbots.

We've all heard about the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize various aspects of our lives, and healthcare is no exception. But how do Canadians feel about using AI to understand something as deeply personal as their social determinants of health (SDOH)? This was the central question explored in a fascinating new study, "Perspectives on Using Artificial Intelligence to Derive Social Determinants of Health Data From Medical Records in Canada: Large Multi-Jurisdictional Qualitative Study."

We all know the statistics. Obesity rates are a global concern, and finding effective, scalable solutions is more critical than ever. Enter eHealth interventions – digital programs offering support and guidance right at your fingertips. But in the realm of traditional weight loss programs, group support often reigns supreme. So, the burning question is: does this group dynamic translate to the digital space, and can a little face-to-face interaction boost the effectiveness of an eHealth program?

A significant new study, "Dissemination and Implementation Approach to Increasing Access to Local Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis PrEP Resources With Black Cisgender Women: Intervention Study With Vlogs Shared on Social Media," has been published in the prestigious JMIR Public Health and Surveillance.