--- title: JMIR Publications Blog | Research News (3) description: Research News | Blog posts, white papers and rich media content dedicated to researchers, authors, librarians, institutions, funders in academic and scholarly publishing (3) --- [![JMIR-Publications\_logo\_2020\_blue](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/00%20Marketing/Logos/JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_blue.png?width=550&height=109&name=JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_blue.png "JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_blue")](http://www.jmirpublications.com) Open main menu Close main menu # JMIR Publications # Newsroom Select Category Aging Artificial Intelligence Digital Psychiatry Early Career Researcher Events Industry News JMIR News Libraries Open Access Peer Review Research News Women in Science Posts about: ## Research News (3) ![Beyond Shiny Toys: Building Mature and Equitable AI Triage in Primary Care](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/StoryTap%20Blog%20-%20Siaw-Teng%20Liaw.png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) ### [Beyond Shiny Toys: Building Mature and Equitable AI Triage in Primary Care](https://blog.jmir.org/beyond-shiny-toys-building-mature-and-equitable-ai-triage-in-primary-care) 8 July 2026 9:00 a.m. Artificial intelligence is fast becoming the digital front door of modern medicine. In the face of overwhelming patient demand, healthcare systems are rapidly deploying AI-enabled triage tools to sort symptoms, assess risk, and route patients before they ever step into a clinic. ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/beyond-shiny-toys-building-mature-and-equitable-ai-triage-in-primary-care) ![Nature Beyond Reality: Mapping Brain Restoration in Adult ADHD](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/StoryTap%20Blog%20-%20Tianran%20Zhang.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Nature Beyond Reality: Mapping Brain Restoration in Adult ADHD](https://blog.jmir.org/nature-beyond-reality-mapping-brain-restoration-in-adult-adhd) 3 July 2026 11:56 a.m. Exposure to natural environments is well documented to improve attention, reduce stress, and enhance psychological well-being. While virtual reality (VR) offers a portable, scalable way to simulate natural settings for urban or isolated populations, it remains unclear whether a virtual forest engages the brain and cognitive networks in the same way as the real world. ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/nature-beyond-reality-mapping-brain-restoration-in-adult-adhd) ![Proposed federal rules threaten open access in U.S. science by restricting funding and undermining peer review. Learn how to voice your concerns.](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Dennis%20blog%20June%202026%20(1).png) [Open Access,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/open-access) [Industry News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/industry-news) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Open Access Promises Broken: A proposed federal rule threatens the independence and accessibility of U.S. science](https://blog.jmir.org/open-access-promises-broken-a-proposed-federal-rule-threatens-the-independence-and-accessibility-of-u.s.-science) 30 June 2026 1:52 p.m. Open-access publishing is built on a promise: research funded by the public should be freely available to the public. A sweeping new proposal from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) threatens to break that promise by fundamentally rewriting how federal grants are awarded, managed, and published. ![Dennis O'Brien, Vice President of Communications & Partnerships](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20(5).jpeg?width=45&name=Image%20(5).jpeg) [Dennis O'Brien, Vice President of Communications & Partnerships](https://blog.jmir.org/author/dennis-obrien-vice-president-of-communications-partnerships) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/open-access-promises-broken-a-proposed-federal-rule-threatens-the-independence-and-accessibility-of-u.s.-science) ![Blog header featuring Mike Byer](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Blog%20header%20(1).png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Aging](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/aging) ### [Tech, Treks, and Towns: Top JMIR Insights for Empowering Aging Parents](https://blog.jmir.org/empowering-our-aging-parents-top-jmir-picks-on-fitness-wearables-and-urban-design) 29 June 2026 12:47 p.m. As someone with aging parents living on the other side of the country, I am constantly on the lookout for ways to help them maintain their independence, health, and happiness from afar. Fortunately, I work for a digital health publisher, so I have been reading some incredible research exploring potential solutions for their lives, specifically at the intersection of physical fitness, wearable technology, and urban design. ![Michael Byer, Institutional Partnerships Lead](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-10-01%20at%2012.32.25%20PM.png?width=45&name=Screenshot%202026-10-01%20at%2012.32.25%20PM.png) [Michael Byer, Institutional Partnerships Lead](https://blog.jmir.org/author/michael-byer-institutional-partnerships-lead) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/empowering-our-aging-parents-top-jmir-picks-on-fitness-wearables-and-urban-design) ![Blog header featuring the image of a digital brain](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Post%204%20(2).png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Aging,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/aging) [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) ### [Decoding Memory Loss: How AI Analyzes Speech Patterns](https://blog.jmir.org/decoding-memory-loss-how-ai-analyzes-speech-patterns) 25 June 2026 6:32 a.m. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a dedicated time to focus on our cognitive well-being. To conclude our special blog series for this awareness month, JMIR Publications is looking at how proactive digital strategies can drastically reshape the trajectory of cognitive decline. In this final installment, we highlight groundbreaking research published in [*JMIR Aging*](https://aging.jmir.org/) that explores how modern innovations in artificial intelligence can analyze subtle speech and voice patterns. Discover how these pocket-sized acoustic biomarkers are paving the way for early cognitive tracking, allowing individuals to proactively monitor, support, and manage their brain health right from home. ![Jane Kelly, Integrated Marketing Manager](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-20%20at%205.08.33%20PM.png?width=45&name=Screenshot%202026-07-20%20at%205.08.33%20PM.png) [Jane Kelly, Integrated Marketing Manager](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jane-kelly) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/decoding-memory-loss-how-ai-analyzes-speech-patterns) ![Blog header featuring the image of a digital brain](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Post%205.png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Aging](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/aging) ### [Interactive E-Learning for Early Dementia Prevention](https://blog.jmir.org/interactive-e-learning-for-early-dementia-prevention) 23 June 2026 9:30 a.m. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a dedicated time to focus on our cognitive well-being. As part of our special coverage for this awareness month, we are focusing on the power of early prevention by highlighting [recent research](https://www.researchprotocols.org/2025/1/e64718) published in [*JMIR Research Protocols*](https://www.researchprotocols.org/). While progressive neurological diseases are deeply complex, proactive strategies initiated early in life can profoundly impact your brain health. In this installment, we look at DementiaRisk, an award-winning digital education platform developed by researchers at [McMaster University](https://www.mcmaster.ca/), designed to bridge critical knowledge gaps and turn evidence-based risk reduction into manageable daily habits. ![Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Liana%20Ramos.jpeg?width=45&name=Liana%20Ramos.jpeg) [Liana Ramos, Marketing Associate](https://blog.jmir.org/author/liana-ramos) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/interactive-e-learning-for-early-dementia-prevention) ![Blog header featuring the image of a digital brain and a chat bubble](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Post%201%20(3).png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Aging,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/aging) [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) ### [AI in Your Pocket: AI Chatbots and Apps in Daily Dementia Management](https://blog.jmir.org/pocket-sized-support-the-rise-of-ai-chatbots-and-apps-in-memory-support) 19 June 2026 9:29 a.m. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a dedicated time to focus on our cognitive well-being. As part of our special coverage for this awareness month, JMIR Publications is hosting a blog series highlighting how proactive strategies and supportive environments can drastically improve the trajectory of cognitive decline. In this installment, we shift our focus to everyday digital tools and explore how mobile applications, conversational AI, and pocket-sized chatbots are finding a home in daily dementia management to support both patients and caregivers. ![Jane Kelly, Integrated Marketing Manager](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-20%20at%205.08.33%20PM.png?width=45&name=Screenshot%202026-07-20%20at%205.08.33%20PM.png) [Jane Kelly, Integrated Marketing Manager](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jane-kelly) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/pocket-sized-support-the-rise-of-ai-chatbots-and-apps-in-memory-support) ![Blog header featuring caring hands holding a brain and a heart](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Post%204%20(7).png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Aging](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/aging) ### [The Dementia Foundations Program: Transforming Dementia Care](https://blog.jmir.org/the-dementia-foundations-program-transforming-dementia-care) 17 June 2026 9:30 a.m. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a dedicated time to focus on our cognitive well-being and honor the essential role of care partners. As part of our special coverage for this awareness month, we are shifting our focus from patient-centered tracking to the caregivers themselves—the family members, companions, and personal support workers who are the backbone of daily care. Highlighting recent research from [*JMIR Aging*](https://aging.jmir.org/), this post explores how mobile-friendly, asynchronous e-learning platforms are transforming dementia training, helping care partners gain the knowledge and empathy needed to support those they care for with greater confidence. ![Jane Kelly, Integrated Marketing Manager](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-20%20at%205.08.33%20PM.png?width=45&name=Screenshot%202026-07-20%20at%205.08.33%20PM.png) [Jane Kelly, Integrated Marketing Manager](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jane-kelly) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/the-dementia-foundations-program-transforming-dementia-care) ![Blog header featuring the image of a digital brain and a connected home](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Post%203.png) [Research News,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [Aging,](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/aging) [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/artificial-intelligence) ### [The Connected Home: Redefining Safety for Independent Older Adults](https://blog.jmir.org/the-connected-home-how-smart-tech-is-redefining-safety-for-independent-older-adults) 15 June 2026 11:20 a.m. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a dedicated time to focus on our cognitive well-being. As part of our special coverage for this awareness month, we are exploring how smart home environments are redefining safety for older adults aging in place. Highlighting recent research published in [*JMIR Aging*](https://aging.jmir.org/), this post examines how shifting from intrusive surveillance to passive, AI-powered monitoring can create an invisible safety net—preserving both patient independence and family peace of mind. ![Jane Kelly, Integrated Marketing Manager](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-20%20at%205.08.33%20PM.png?width=45&name=Screenshot%202026-07-20%20at%205.08.33%20PM.png) [Jane Kelly, Integrated Marketing Manager](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jane-kelly) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/the-connected-home-how-smart-tech-is-redefining-safety-for-independent-older-adults) ![Bridging the Clinical XR Gap](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Jos%C3%A9%20Ferrer%20Costa%20Blog%20Post.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [The Experience Gap: Better Appraisals for Clinical XR](https://blog.jmir.org/the-experience-gap-better-appraisals-for-clinical-xr) 11 June 2026 8:45 a.m. Formative evaluation is a vital pillar of implementation science, used to identify early barriers to adoption before deploying new health technologies. Traditionally, this process relies on gathering stakeholders’ expectations through preuse questionnaires. While this works well for standard screen-based apps, it hits a bottleneck when applied to immersive systems like Extended Reality (XR). ![Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot.jpg?width=45&name=Headshot.jpg) [Reviewed by Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, PhD](https://blog.jmir.org/author/reviewed-by-kayleigh-ann-clegg-phd) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/the-experience-gap-better-appraisals-for-clinical-xr) [1](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) [2](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/2) [3](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/3) [4](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/4) [5](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/5) © 2026 JMIR Publications