Medical device interoperability is critical for improving healthcare quality. However, widespread adoption has been hindered by the prevalence of legacy devices lacking native comm...

In Japanese nursing homes, diapers are typically changed at scheduled times each day. However, unnecessary changes may occur when no urination has taken place or when the diaper re...

Dental malocclusion is a potential contributor to chronic systemic distress; however, its underlying neural mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigated acute autonomic respo...

Apheresis therapy requires advanced operational skills. Capabilities sufficient to respond rapidly and accurately to complications such as circuit clotting, pressure abnormalities,...

Background: Accurate prediction of hemodynamic outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is crucial for optimal treatment planning. We previously validated a simplifi...

Reliable assessment of lifetime smoking exposure is essential for clinical risk stratification and public health interventions. However, current self-reported methods are subject t...

Asteatosis is characterized by excessive moisture loss from the stratum corneum, leading to skin dryness, itching, cracking, and susceptibility to bacterial infections and allergic...