Q&A: Why the next pandemic could be stopped by math, not borders
What do LinkedIn, the global airline network and the human brain have in common? They are all complex systems built from networks of connections.
Aug 13, 2026
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Information Science: News and Research on Communication
MeSH tree: L01.143
Dementia care: How praise can help, and when it can miss the mark
On a busy hospital ward, a nurse says "wonderful, wonderful" as a patient with dementia completes a task. It sounds simple, but moments like this can play an important role in how care gets done.
Jun 24, 2026
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Chatbot-provided information about alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk is inconsistent, new study finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) is loosely defined as a narrow form of data-driven intelligence exhibited by machines. Generative AI (GenAI) creates new content based on learned patterns and supports online chatbots such as ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Seeking health information does not automatically improve health behavior, says researcher
People are increasingly seeking health information online in Estonia, but the information they find is not leading to better health decisions. The concern is not a lack of information but people's digital literacy and ability ...
Jun 15, 2026
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AI in nursing raises questions about safety, ethics, and human care
As artificial intelligence systems spread through hospitals and clinics, a growing debate is emerging over whether the technology will ultimately strengthen nursing care—or gradually replace parts of it.
Jun 11, 2026
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1 in 3 middle-aged adults struggle with basic 'everyday' health tasks, study finds
A new Northwestern University study has found one in three middle-aged American adults ages 35 to 64 cannot consistently read prescription instructions correctly, understand medical forms or recall details from doctor visits ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Rapid health tests boost patient confidence and understanding
For people living in regional and remote communities, where access to a GP or pathology services can involve long travel distances and large out-of-pocket expenses, point-of-care testing (POCT) offers a convenient way to ...
May 13, 2026
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The importance of health literacy for international students in Japan
International students face a range of health challenges in their daily lives due to language barriers, different cultural values, and unfamiliar health care systems. Even something as basic as a dentist's appointment can ...
Apr 23, 2026
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Analyzing the gap between AI law and patient reality in health care
JMIR has released a new article in its News and Perspectives section, examining the legal and ethical complexities of the right to explanation for patients in the era of artificial intelligence. The article, "The Right to ...
Mar 23, 2026
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Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention, but misinformation about mRNA abounds
Scientists are making rapid progress toward a long-awaited goal that could help to reshape cancer care: mRNA cancer vaccines with the potential to significantly boost the immune system's ability to fight and eliminate tumors.
Mar 22, 2026
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