--- title: JMIR Publications Blog | Research News (8) description: Research News | Blog posts, white papers and rich media content dedicated to researchers, authors, librarians, institutions, funders in academic and scholarly publishing (8) --- [![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 (8) ![A scoping review published in JMIR Medical Education by Juliana Samson her team examines the post-pandemic literature on virtual simulated placements. ](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/00%20Marketing/Announcement%20Headers/Juliana%20Samson%20blog.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [The Promise of Virtual Placements in Healthcare](https://blog.jmir.org/virtual-placements-real-results-promise-and-considerations-in-healthcare-education-research) 23 July 2025 10:18 a.m. The landscape of healthcare education underwent a significant transformation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when it came to students’ practice placements. These work-based training modules, where healthcare students immerse themselves in clinical duties under expert supervision, are not merely supplementary activities. They are the crucible in which theoretical knowledge acquired in university classrooms is forged into practical application and know-how, a vital bridge to becoming competent registered healthcare professionals. Completing a requisite number of hours in these placements is often a non-negotiable condition for licensure.   ![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/virtual-placements-real-results-promise-and-considerations-in-healthcare-education-research) ![Dr. Mike Aratow, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Ellipsis Health, recently co-authored a groundbreaking paper published in JMIR AI titled ](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Michael%20Aratow%20blog%20(2).png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [The Power of Your Voice: How AI is Detecting Depression Severity](https://blog.jmir.org/the-power-of-your-voice-how-ai-is-detecting-depression-severity) 18 July 2025 9:00 a.m. Imagine being able to understand the severity of someone's depression just by listening to their voice. It might sound like something out of science fiction, but new research is bringing this possibility closer to reality. Dr. Mike Aratow, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of [Ellipsis Health](https://www.ellipsishealth.com/), recently co-authored a groundbreaking paper published in [*JMIR AI*](https://ai.jmir.org/) titled "[Digital Phenotyping for Detecting Depression Severity in a Large Payor-Provider System: Retrospective Study of Speech and Language Model Performance](https://ai.jmir.org/2025/1/e69149)." This study highlights a significant leap forward in using artificial intelligence to understand mental health. ![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-power-of-your-voice-how-ai-is-detecting-depression-severity) ![Dr. Heuvelink's team has developed the Pediatric In-Bore Experience as an extension of their existing solutions, tailored just for kids](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Annerieke%20Heuvelink%20blog%202.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Making MRI Scans Less Scary for Kids: A New Approach](https://blog.jmir.org/making-mri-scans-less-scary-for-kids-a-new-approach) 10 July 2025 6:36 a.m. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is an incredibly powerful tool for doctors. It gives them super detailed images they need to figure out what's going on inside a patient's body. But for kids, especially young ones, getting an MRI can be a really stressful experience. Imagine a large, unfamiliar machine, a small space you have to lie still in, and loud noises! It's enough to make anyone anxious, let alone a child. ![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/making-mri-scans-less-scary-for-kids-a-new-approach) ![Dr. Poncette, a professor of Clinical Implementation Science and Digital Health, an anesthesiologist, and a medical informatics specialist at Charité University Hospital in Berlin, recently co-authored a paper published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Akira-Sebastian%20Poncette-blog%20(1).png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Cutting Through the Noise: Making Sense of Hospital Alarms](https://blog.jmir.org/cutting-through-the-noise-making-sense-of-hospital-alarms) 9 July 2025 8:54 a.m. Imagine a hospital intensive care unit (ICU). Wires, screens, and the constant, piercing sound of alarms. But what if many of those alarms don't actually require immediate action? What if they're just noise, distracting clinicians from truly critical situations? This challenge is at the heart of groundbreaking research by Dr. Akira Poncette and his team. ![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/cutting-through-the-noise-making-sense-of-hospital-alarms) ![Empowering Oncologists in Digital Health: Low-Burden Strategies for Patient Engagement](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Monisola%20Jayeoba%20blog%20(1).png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Oncologists and Digital Health: A Win-Win for Patient Care](https://blog.jmir.org/oncologists-and-digital-health-a-win-win-for-patient-care) 3 July 2025 5:32 p.m. Monisola Jayeoba, a PhD student in the Technology and Social Behavior Program at [Northwestern University](https://tsb.northwestern.edu/), recently published a significant paper in the [*Journal of Medical Internet Research*](https://www.jmir.org/). The article, titled "[Low-Burden Electronic Health Record Strategies for Engaging Oncologists in Digital Health Behavior Change Interventions](https://www.jmir.org/2025/1/e65975/)," delves into how oncologists prefer to be involved when their patients participate in **digital health behavior change interventions**. [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications-1) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/oncologists-and-digital-health-a-win-win-for-patient-care) ![Boosting Healthcare Interoperability: Unpacking the Factors Behind FHIR Accelerator Success](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Alana%20Delaforce-%20blog%20.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Unpacking the Factors Behind FHIR Accelerator Success](https://blog.jmir.org/unpacking-the-factors-behind-fhir-accelerator-success) 26 June 2025 12:31 p.m. 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. [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications-1) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/unpacking-the-factors-behind-fhir-accelerator-success) ![Bridging the Gap: How a Chatbot Single-Session Intervention Improves Outcomes for Those Awaiting Eating Disorder Treatment](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Gemma%20Sharp%20blog%20(1).png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Chatbot Intervention Improves Eating Disorder Outcomes](https://blog.jmir.org/chatbot-intervention-improves-eating-disorder-outcomes) 19 June 2025 11:21 a.m. Professor Gemma Sharp, a Clinical Psychologist based in Melbourne, Australia, and the Founding Director of the [International Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders](https://emhicglobal.com/global-news/emhic-partner-news/consortium-for-research-in-eating-disorders/), recently led the publication of a significant paper in the [Journal of Medical Internet Research](https://www.jmir.org/). The article, titled "[The Effectiveness of a Chatbot Single-Session Intervention for People on Waitlists for Eating Disorder Treatment: Randomized Controlled Trial](https://www.jmir.org/2025/1/e70874)," explores a novel approach to supporting individuals awaiting eating disorder treatment. [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications-1) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/chatbot-intervention-improves-eating-disorder-outcomes) ![Innovating Kidney Care: The University of Chicago's Approach](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Akilah%20Blog%20V2-1.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Innovating Kidney Care: The University of Chicago's Approach](https://blog.jmir.org/innovating-kidney-care-the-university-of-chicagos-approach) 11 June 2025 12:12 p.m. A groundbreaking initiative from the [University of Chicago's Section of General Internal Medicine](https://medicine.uchicago.edu/sections/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](https://www.researchprotocols.org/2025/1/e66846)," featured in [*JMIR Research Protocols*](https://www.researchprotocols.org/). ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/innovating-kidney-care-the-university-of-chicagos-approach) ![Navigating Botulinum Toxin Nonresponse in Aesthetics: What You Need to Know](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/George%20Kroumpouzos%20blog%202.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Navigating Botulinum Toxin Nonresponse in Aesthetics: What You Need to Know](https://blog.jmir.org/navigating-botulinum-toxin-nonresponse-in-aesthetics-what-you-need-to-know) 4 June 2025 11:06 a.m. 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. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/navigating-botulinum-toxin-nonresponse-in-aesthetics-what-you-need-to-know) ![Bridging the Digital Divide: Web-Based Senior Centers for Immigrant Elders](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Connie%20blog%203.png) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Bridging the Digital Divide: Web-Based Senior Centers for Immigrant Elders](https://blog.jmir.org/bridging-the-digital-divide-web-based-senior-centers-for-immigrant-elders) 27 May 2025 5:02 p.m. 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](https://apinj.jmir.org/2024/1/e49493/), published in the [Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal](https://apinj.jmir.org/) of [JMIR Publications](https://jmirpublications.com/), sheds light on these critical issues, offering valuable insights for community-based organizations and healthcare providers. ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) [Read More](https://blog.jmir.org/bridging-the-digital-divide-web-based-senior-centers-for-immigrant-elders) [5](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/5) [6](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/6) [7](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/7) [8](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/8) [9](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news/page/9) © 2026 JMIR Publications