BackgroundArtificial intelligence technologies designed to simulate deceased loved ones, often referred to as griefbots, are emerging as a novel form of bereavement support. Although such technologies may offer emotional comfort and a sense of continued connection with the deceased, they also raise complex psychological, ethical, and societal concerns. This study aimed to explore public perceptions […]

BackgroundMobile health (mHealth) technological innovations are now widely being promoted as a scalable solution to the rising problem of obesity. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of empirical research on the extent to which mHealth utilization is associated with acceptance disparities in emerging economies.ObjectiveThis work explores the associations among socioeconomic status (SES), urban-rural differences, mHealth utilization, […]

BackgroundEarly-onset hypertension results from complex interactions among demographic, lifestyle, metabolic, and psychosocial factors. While machine learning models can predict hypertension with relative accuracy, their lack of interpretability limits their clinical utility.MethodsUsing a nested case-control design based on the Tlalpan 2020 prospective cohort, a 10-year study of clinically healthy adults in Mexico City, this study applies […]

BackgroundThe increasing reliance on health information technology (HIT) has introduced new and often unforeseen risks to patient safety in complex healthcare systems. Many HIT-related safety problems emerge only after systems are embedded in routine clinical practice and are difficult to identify using prospective or purely quantitative methods. Incident reports provide valuable insights into real-world failures, […]