Most-cited are based on citations from 2024 ~ 2026.
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Pulmonology / Review
Long term management of people with post-tuberculosis lung disease
Wan Seo, Hyung Woo Kim, Ju Sang Kim, Jinsoo Min
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):7-24. Published online January 1, 2024
Post-tuberculosis lung disease (PTLD) is emerging as a significant area of global interest. As the number of patients surviving tuberculosis (TB) increases, the subsequent long-term repercussions have drawn increased attention due to their profound clinical and socioeconomic impacts. A primary obsta..
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Allergy / Review
Gut microbiota dysbiosis and its impact on asthma and other lung diseases: potential therapeutic approaches
Young-Chan Kim, Kyoung-Hee Sohn, Hye-Ryun Kang
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(5):746-758. Published online August 30, 2024
The emerging field of gut-lung axis research has revealed a complex interplay between the gut microbiota and respiratory health, particularly in asthma. This review comprehensively explored the intricate relationship between these two systems, focusing on their influence on immune responses, inflamm..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Increasing correlation between oral and gastric microbiota during gastric carcinogenesis
Hee Sang You, Jae Yong Park, Hochan Seo, Beom Jin Kim, Jae Gyu Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):590-602. Published online June 24, 2024
Background/Aims: Recent research has increasingly focused on the role of the gastric microbiome in the development of gastric cancer. We aimed to investigate the changes in the microbiome during gastric carcinogenesis in structural and functional aspects, with a specific focus on the association bet..
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Cardiology / Review
Nighttime administration of antihypertensive medication: a review of chronotherapy in hypertension
Hyun-Jin Kim, Sang-Ho Jo
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):205-214. Published online November 16, 2023
Hypertension remains a global health concern because of suboptimal blood pressure control despite advancements in antihypertensive treatments. Chronotherapy, defined as evening or bedtime administration of medication based on biological rhythms, is emerging as a potential strategy to improve blood p..
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Hemato-oncology / Review
Diagnostic and therapeutic advances in adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the era of gene analysis and targeted immunotherapy
Jae-Ho Yoon, Seok Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):34-56. Published online January 1, 2024
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is one of the most rapidly changing hematological malignancies with advanced understanding of the genetic landscape, detection methods of minimal residual disease (MRD), and the development of immunotherapeutic agents with good clinical outcomes. The annual inciden..
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Endocrinology-metabolism / Review
Cancer treatment-induced bone loss
Yong Jun Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(5):731-745. Published online March 5, 2024
Cancer treatment-induced bone loss (CTBL) is associated with anti-tumor treatments, including endocrine therapies, chemotherapeutic treatments, radiotherapy, glucocorticoids, and tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Osteoporosis, characterized by the loss of bone mass, can increase the risk of fractures, lea..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
The role of PD-1/PD-L1 pathway in ulcerative colitis and changes following tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells treatment
Eun Mi Song, Yang Hee Joo, Sung-Ae Jung, Ju-Ran Byeon, A-Reum Choe, Yehyun Park, Chung Hyun Tae, Chang Mo Moon, Seong-Eun Kim, Hye-Kyung Jung, Ki-Nam Shim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):917-930. Published online November 1, 2024
Background/Aims: The programmed death 1 (PD-1)/programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) pathway has not been fully evaluated in inflammatory bowel disease. We evaluated PD-1/PD-L1 levels in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and their significance in tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs) treatme..
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Endocrinology-metabolism / Review
Bariatric surgery for treatment of morbid obesity in adults
Ki Bum Park, Kyong-Hwa Jun
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(1):24-39. Published online January 1, 2025
Morbid obesity requires active intervention, with treatment options including lifestyle modification, pharmacotherapy, and surgery. As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise in Korea, it is crucial for specialists and general practitioners to have a comprehensive understanding of obesity and it..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Incidence and risk factors of immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced colitis in Korean patients with cancer
Tae Kyun Kim, Hyun Seok Lee, Eun Soo Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(1):49-56. Published online January 1, 2025
Background/Aims: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are effective in treating cancer. However, various immune-related adverse events (irAEs) have become prevalent, with ICI-induced colitis being the most common gastrointestinal irAE. Thus, we aimed to investigate the incidence and risk factors of I..
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Cardiology / Original Article
Fact sheet: nationwide trends in dietary intakes among Korean adults, 2013-2022
Hannah Oh, Garam Jo, Oh Yoen Kim, Hyunjung Lim, SuJin Song, Jeong-Hwa Choi, Jae Hyun Bae, Eun-Sun Jin, Rockli Kim, Yujin Lee, In-Kyung Jeong, Min-Jeong Shin; on Behalf of the Committee of Nutrition and Public Relation of the Korean Society of Lipid and Atherosclerosis
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(3):427-437. Published online March 25, 2025
Background/Aims: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the recent nationwide trends in major dietary risk factors for dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis.
Methods: We estimated age-standardized mean intakes of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, wh..
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Allergy / Review
New targets for type 2-low asthma
Quang Luu Quoc, Youngwoo Choi, Gyu-Young Hur, Hae-Sim Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):215-227. Published online February 6, 2024
Asthma is characterized by airway obstruction and inflammation, and presents significant diagnostic and treatment challenges. The concept of endotypes has improved understanding of the mechanisms of asthma and has stimulated the development of effective treatment strategies. Sputum profiles may be u..
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Infectious diseases / Review
Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of antimicrobial usage: the first step for antimicrobial stewardship
Song Mi Moon, Bongyoung Kim, Hong Bin Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):383-398. Published online April 30, 2024
The identification of antimicrobial use patterns is essential for determining key targets for antimicrobial stewardship interventions and evaluating the effectiveness thereof. Accurately identifying antimicrobial use patterns requires quantitative evaluation, which focuses on measuring the quantity ..
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Rheumatology / Original Article
Effect of abatacept versus conventional synthetic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs on rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease
Kyung-Ann Lee, Bo Young Kim, Sung Soo Kim, Yun Hong Cheon, Sang-Il Lee, Sang-Hyon Kim, Jae Hyun Jung, Geun-Tae Kim, Jin-Wuk Hur, Myeung-Su Lee, Yun Sung Kim, Seung-Jae Hong, Suyeon Park, Hyun-Sook Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(5):855-864. Published online August 30, 2024
Background/Aims: To compare the effects of abatacept and conventional synthetic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) on the progression and development of rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD).
Methods: This multi-center retrospective study included RA pati..
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Pulmonology / Original Article
Short-term and long-term outcomes of critically ill patients with solid malignancy: a retrospective cohort study
Su Yeon Lee, Jin Won Huh, Sang-Bum Hong, Chae-Man Lim, Jee Hwan Ahn
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):957-966. Published online October 22, 2024
Background/Aims: With the global increase in patients with solid malignancies, it is helpful to understand the outcomes of intensive care unit (ICU) admission for these patients. This study evaluated the risk factors for ICU mortality and the shortand long-term outcomes in patients with solid malign..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Evolving epidemiology of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in South Korea: incidence, prevalence, progression, and healthcare implications from 2010 to 2022
Jae Woo Park, Jeong-Ju Yoo, Dong Hyeon Lee, Young Chang, Hoongil Jo, Young Youn Cho, Sangheun Lee, Log Young Kim, Jae Young Jang; the Korean Association for the Study of the Liver
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):931-944. Published online October 24, 2024
Background/Aims: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now the most common chronic liver worldwide, has become a significant public health concern. This study aims to analyze the evolving epidemiology of NAFLD in South Korea.
Methods: We utilized claim data from the Korean National Health Insu..
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Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article
Efficacy and safety of denosumab treatment for Korean patients with Stage 3b–4 chronic kidney disease and osteoporosis
Jin Taek Kim, You Mi Kim, Kyong Yeun Jung, Hoonsung Choi, So Young Lee, Hyo-Jeong Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):148-159. Published online December 22, 2023
Background/Aims: We evaluated the efficacy and safety of denosumab treatment in severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with osteoporosis. We also investigated whether the treatment affects the coronary artery calcifications.
Methods: Twenty-seven postmenopausal women with Stage 3b–4 CKD and..
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Rheumatology / Corrigendum
Korean treatment recommendations for patients with axial spondyloarthritis
Mi Ryoung Seo, Jina Yeo, Jun Won Park, Yeon-Ah Lee, Ju Ho Lee, Eun Ha Kang, Seon Mi Ji, Seong-Ryul Kwon, Seong-Kyu Kim, Tae-Jong Kim, Tae-Hwan Kim, Hye Won Kim, Min-Chan Park, Kichul Shin, Sang-Hoon Lee, Eun Young Lee, Hoon Suk Cha, Seung Cheol Shim, Youngim Yoon, Seung Ho Lee, Jun Hong Lim, Han Joo Baek; on behalf of the Korean Society of Spondyloarthritis Research
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):200-200. Published online November 10, 2023
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Histologic features and predicting prognosis in ulcerative colitis patients with mild endoscopic activity
Seung Yong Shin, Hee Sung Kim, Kisung Kim, Chang Won Choi, Jung Min Moon, Jeong Wook Kim, Hyun Jin Joo, Jeongkuk Seo, Muhyeon Sung, Chang Hwan Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):68-76. Published online December 13, 2023
Background/Aims: We aimed to evaluate the histologic features predictive of prognosis and correlate them with endoscopic findings in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) having complete or partial mucosal healing (MH).
Methods: We prospectively collected and reviewed data from patients with UC who..
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Cardiology / Original Article
Sex differences in clinical characteristics and long-term outcome in patients with heart failure: data from the KorAHF registry
Hyue Mee Kim, Hack-Lyoung Kim, Myung-A Kim, Hae-Young Lee, Jin Joo Park, Dong-Ju Choi; on the behalf of the KorAHF Investigators
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):95-109. Published online December 14, 2023
Background/Aims: Sex differences in the prognosis of heart failure (HF) have yielded inconsistent results, and data from Asian populations are even rare. This study aimed to investigate sex differences in clinical characteristics and long-term prognosis among Korean patients with HF.
Methods: A tot..
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Pulmonology / Review
Biomarkers of the relationship of particulate matter exposure with the progression of chronic respiratory diseases
Junghyun Kim, Soo Jie Chung, Woo Jin Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):25-33. Published online January 1, 2024
A high level of particulate matter (PM) in air is correlated with the onset and development of chronic respiratory diseases. We conducted a systematic literature review, searching the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases for studies of biomarkers of the effect of PM exposure on chronic respirator..
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