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AI is transforming medical classrooms. But the future isn’t about replacing educators, it’s about reimagining how humans and AI work together. A new study explores the idea of AI as a teaching copilot. https://blog.jmir.org/the-human-copilot-training-medical-faculty-for-the-genai-classroom

The Human Copilot: Training Medical Faculty for the GenAI Classroom

Explore how a new workshop series empowers medical faculty to integrate generative AI responsibly, enhancing teaching methods while preserving critical skills.

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Extending life isn't the hardest question. Ensuring everyone benefits might be. Our latest News & Perspectives article examines the science and ethics of longevity medicine—and who gets to live longer, healthier lives. Read: https://www.jmir.org/2026/1/e104414

Can brain stimulation + digital cognitive training work better together than apart? A study looked into the feasibility of combining rTMS with computerized cognitive training for mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease and stroke. Read more: https://neuro.jmir.org/2026/1/e81437/

Feasibility of Interleaving Computerized Cognitive Training With Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Pilot Studies in Mild Cognitive Impairment Due to Alzheimer's Disease and Stroke

Background: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation induces neural plasticity, which may be maximized via adjunctive interventions. Objective: This study aimed to examine the feasibility and acceptability of interleaving computerized cognitive trai...

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The next wave of digital psychiatry is being built now. Join the FREE 2026 Society of Digital Psychiatry Symposium and bring your ideas to the conversation. 📅 Week of Sept 21, 2026 🎤 Presenter registration now open Sign up today: https://landingpage.jmirpublications.com/2026-sodp-symposium

What keeps people engaged with mobile health apps? We brought together evidence from 19 systematic reviews covering 262 studies to understand what helps, or gets in the way, for people living with long-term conditions. Read the paper and practical guidelines: doi.org/10.2196/88382

Are Green and Diamond Open Access enough to replace APCs? In our latest JMIR blog, we look into the consequences of defunding APCs, and why the future of open access may be more complicated. 🔗 https://blog.jmir.org/the-real-world-risks-of-defunding-apcs-why-green-and-diamond-oa-arent-enough

Webinar alert: What happens when digital mental health moves beyond the screen and into everyday care? Join us for a webinar on digital therapeutics, AI, clinical adoption, and the future of behavioral health care. 📅 July 31, 2026 | 12:30 PM ET Free webinar sign up: https://bit.ly/4whyYac

From Pixels to Practice: Scaling Digital Mental Health for Everyday Care

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Does your digital mental health intervention work beyond the trial? 📢 JMIR Mental Health is seeking research on what works, what translates, and what helps, or harms. 🗓️ Submit by Jan 31, 2027. Read the full call for papers: https://mental.jmir.org/announcements/726

Can writing about trauma help people heal? ✍️ A new News & Perspectives article explores Written Exposure Therapy (WET), a brief, scalable PTSD intervention—and what its future could look like through digital delivery. Read more: https://jmir.org/2026/1/e103501

Coming soon: 2026 Society of Digital Psychiatry Symposium. A FREE, multi-day gathering of researchers, clinicians, and innovators exploring what’s next in digital psychiatry. 📅 Save the date: Week of Sept 21, 2026 Learn more: https://landingpage.jmirpublications.com/2026-sodp-symposium

Over a third of US adults report using AI for emotional wellness but experts say the evidence hasn't caught up. Watch JMIR Correspondent, Simon Spichak explain the risks, research, and what clinicians need to know: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT7l... 📖 www.jmir.org/2026/1/e105105

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🤖 Could a social robot change the hospital experience for children? A new study explored the impact of a companion robot in a pediatric ward, and the findings reveal new possibilities for technology supporting emotional care. Read the study: https://pediatrics.jmir.org/2026/1/e93897/

Millions are turning to DIY sunscreen recipes online. But what happens when viral advice meets scientific evidence? A new systematic review investigated the trend, and you’ll want to read these findings. Read more: https://derma.jmir.org/2026/1/e84694/ #SkinCancer #Sunscreen

What can AI uncover in thousands of Reddit posts from public health workers? This new study analyzed years of social media conversations to detect how the mood of the workforce changed during a period of major federal upheaval. Read more: www.jmir.org/2026/1/e92199 #PublicHealth #SocialMedia #JMIR

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Could telehealth + self-pay models change the future of GLP-1 access? In a News & Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent, Xiangming Jenny Zhan explores how digital platforms and policy shifts are reshaping access to obesity and diabetes medications. 🔗 www.jmir.org/2026/1/e102069

Free Webinar: Join Dr. Jenna Carl + Dr. John Torous for a free webinar on digital therapeutics, clinical adoption, and what it takes to bring mental health innovation from pixels to practice. 📅 July 31 | 12:30 PM ET Register now: landingpage.jmirpublications.com/from-pixels-...

How can researchers move faster without sacrificing rigor? Our latest #MIE2026 roundup explores the methods, mistakes, and opportunities redefining evidence synthesis. Read the full blog 👇 blog.jmir.org/rigorous-yet... #DigitalHealth #HealthInformatics #JMIR

Rigorous Yet Rapid: Teaching High-Quality Meta-Analyses at MIE 2026

Modern statistical methods and strategic AI integration can bridge the gap between the urgent need for rapid evidence during public health emergencies

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Can AI teach empathy? A new JMIR Medical Education study tested whether GPT-4o could help medical students build stronger communication skills through AI-powered patient conversations. 162 students. 4 clinical scenarios. 1 chatbot interaction. https://mededu.jmir.org/2026/1/e88092/

Can parents trust baby sleep apps? A new review found that many apps offer incomplete safer sleep guidance, and only a handful have been scientifically evaluated. Evidence-based digital health tools matter, especially when infant safety is on the line: https://mhealth.jmir.org/2026/1/e95642/

Safer Sleep Guidance in Standalone UK Smartphone Apps for Parents of Newborns and Infants: Systematic mHealth App Review

Background: Parents are increasingly using smartphone apps to help guide decision-making around aspects of caregiving, including safer sleep. However, it remains unclear whether the guidance provided aligns with best practice guidelines. Objective: This...

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Can digital learning improve surgical training? A new JMIR Medical Education study found that combining asynchronous videos with simulation-based suturing helped medical students feel more prepared and confident before hands-on practice. Read the full study: https://mededu.jmir.org/2026/1/e90563/

DIY sunscreen is trending, but is it safe? A new systematic review found that many homemade sunscreen recipes shared online lack evidence of effective UV protection, raising concerns about misinformation and future skin cancer risk. Read the full study: derma.jmir.org/2026/1/e84694/

Could virtual care reshape the future of applied behavior analysis (ABA) services? A new study looks into a fully virtual, focused model of applied behavior analysis for autism care, examining feasibility, acceptability, and outcomes for families. 🔗 Read more: pediatrics.jmir.org/2026/1/e90243/

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🧠 What if the next computer isn't made of silicon—but living cells? From Pong and Doom to drug discovery, biocomputing is redefining what's possible. Explore the science, ethics, and future of brain organoids in "Biocomputing: Beyond the Hype." Read: www.jmir.org/2026/1/e100949

AI triage is coming to primary care, but are health systems ready? Emeritus Professor Siaw-Teng Liaw from UNSW Sydney explores why the future of AI depends on more than just the algorithm. Read the blog: blog.jmir.org/beyond-shiny... #AI #DigitalHealth #HealthAI

Beyond Shiny Toys: Building Mature and Equitable AI Triage in Primary Care

Explore the challenges and solutions for equitable AI triage in primary care, emphasizing the need for digital maturity and community-focused data.

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Webinar Alert: Digital mental health has entered a new phase: implementation. Join Dr. Jenna CarlCarl and Dr. John Torous for “From Pixels to Practice: Scaling Digital Mental Health for Everyday Care” 📅 July 31 | 12:30 PM ET Register today: landingpage.jmirpublications.com/from-pixels-...

🚨 Digital Health Debrief Vol. 7 has landed. Read the latest research, expert perspectives, funding opportunities, events, and more. 👇 Dive in and tell us which story caught your attention most: www.linkedin.com/pulse/july-8...

July 8 Edition

Welcome to the Digital Health Debrief! In case you missed some of the News & Perspectives articles from this past month, we’ve compiled a handy list to get you up to speed on the latest digital health...

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