BACKGROUND: South Korea is reported to have higher levels of unmet medical needs (UMN) than other countries, particularly among the middle-aged adult population. Considering that this group constitutes a substantial portion of the country's productiv...
BMC medical informatics and decision making
May 13, 2025
BACKGROUND: Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is a common endocrine malignancy with rising incidence and frequent recurrence, despite a generally favorable prognosis. Accurate recurrence prediction is critical for guiding post-treatment strategies....
BACKGROUND: Pneumonia is a major threat to the health of children, especially those under the age of five. Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is a core cause of pediatric pneumonia, and the incidence of severe mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (SMPP) has...
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine whether handwriting patterns are altered in individuals experiencing depressive episodes. Additionally, we developed a model for the recognition of major depressive disorder (MDD) based on electronic handwrit...
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization has highlighted the risk of Disease X, urging pandemic preparedness. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could be the first Disease X; therefore, understanding the epidemiological experiences of COVID-19 is c...
BACKGROUND: Critically ill patients can deteriorate rapidly; therefore, prompt prehospital interventions and seamless transition to in-hospital care upon arrival are crucial for improving survival. In Japan, helicopter emergency medical services (HEM...
Detection of pathogens is a major concern in many fields like medicine, pharmaceuticals, or agri-food. Most conventional detection methods require skilled staff and specific laboratory equipment for sample collection and analysis or are specific to a...
BACKGROUND: Metabolic associated steatohepatitis (MASH) represents a severe subtype of metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), with an increased risk of progression to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The nomenclature shift from nona...
Adequate sleep is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and its deficiency can lead to various sleep-related disorders. Identifying these disorders early is essential for effective treatment, which traditionally relies on polysomnogram (PSG) t...
Over the last fifty years, arboviral infections have made an unparalleled contribution to worldwide disability and morbidity. Globalization, population growth, and unplanned urbanization are the main causes. Dengue is regarded as the most significant...
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