Journal of medical Internet research

The pace of collaboration between academic medical centers (AMCs) and tech companies has increased over the past two years in the United States. In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent Tejas S Athni reports on several nota…

BACKGROUND: Evidence-based interventions effectively treat sexual dysfunctions. Up to 13.5% of women with gynecological conditions are affected, yet access to therapy is limited. Self-guided digital interventions may offer scalable, accessi…

Trauma-informed approaches can promote the creation of systems that prioritize safety and empowerment to improve patient well-being. These approaches are especially important in sexual and reproductive health care, where patients are often …

BackgroundPhthalates are environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals widely used in plastics, cosmetics, food packaging, and personal care products. Women may experience frequent exposure through everyday consumer and household products. I…

BackgroundThe journey to parenthood involves significant physical, emotional, and psychosocial changes. Mental health challenges impact both maternal and fetal health, potentially leading to obstetric complications and developmental risks f…

BACKGROUND: Menstruation has long been framed primarily as a hygiene issue, with mainstream products and public messaging emphasizing concealment and disposal of menstrual blood (MB). This has contributed to a culture of silence in which co…

BackgroundPreeclampsia is a severe hypertensive disorder with rising global prevalence. While machine learning (ML) models for predicting preeclampsia are increasingly published, existing evidence shows high heterogeneity, and the distincti…

BACKGROUND: Cystoscopy remains the gold standard for diagnosing bladder lesions; however, its diagnostic accuracy is operator dependent and prone to missing subtle abnormalities such as carcinoma in situ or misinterpreting mimic lesions (tu…

Chronic pain is notoriously complex to manage and treat. In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent Vanessa Nirode reports on several digital innovations that may help to bridge existing care gaps.

From smart phones to smart fridges to smart... clothes? In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent Virginia Gewin reports on the evolving smart textile industry and its current and future applications for well-being.

BACKGROUND: Social media is increasingly used for research recruitment and knowledge mobilization. However, the general use of social media has not been documented among individuals living with chronic pain. OBJECTIVE: Our study aimed to d…

FemTech continues to evolve and advance despite persistent research and funding gaps. In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent Jenny Castillo Cato reports on an innovative, cross-disciplinary research project targeting endo…

BACKGROUND: Multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) require complex and prolonged treatment regimens. Remission in long-term conditions (LTCs) is important for understanding disease progression and evaluating treatment effectiveness. Electron…

BACKGROUND: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) remains a stigmatized and taboo topic globally, limiting access to reliable information. These challenges are heightened in the Global South, where linguistic and cultural diversity further c…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects 10% of the people with a uterus. Due to the complex social and psychological impacts caused by this condition, people with endometriosis often turn to online health communities (…

BACKGROUND: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder with an increasing prevalence in the general population. Internet-based communities have become vital for communication among patients with IBD, especially throug…

BACKGROUND: Mobile health (mHealth) apps are increasingly being used by community members to track symptoms and manage endometriosis. In addition, clinicians use mHealth apps for continued medical education and clinical decision-making and …

BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, recently introduced in the United States for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, have sparked interest and discussion on social media. Social media has emerged as a prominent platfo…

BACKGROUND: Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common condition that affects approximately 20% to 30% of women globally. However, despite significant physical, mental, and social impacts on the quality of life of women who experience HMB, …

BACKGROUND: The quality and accessibility of menstrual health education (MHE) in low- and middle-income countries, including India, remain inadequate due to persistent challenges (eg, poverty, social stigma, and gender inequality). While co…

BackgroundResearch regarding the effectiveness of digital health interventions (DHIs) for people living with chronic pain is widely documented, although it is often measured against changes in clinical outcomes. To gain a comprehensive unde…

BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a highly prevalent condition, estimated to affect as many as 30% of people worldwide. The need for more innovative solutions for chronic pain management is clear, and digital health technology (DHT) may be the be…

BACKGROUND: The use of health-related online peer support groups to support self-management of health issues has become increasingly popular. The quality of information and advice may have important implications for public health and for th…

BACKGROUND: Menstrual complaints are widespread but often stigmatized. The most common is dysmenorrhea, or menstrual cramps, which manifests as mild to severe pain during menstruation and affects >40% of women throughout their reproductive …

In the 21st century, health care has been going through a paradigm shift called digital health. Due to major advances and breakthroughs in information technologies, most recently artificial intelligence, the patriarchy of the doctor-patient…