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Nephrology
Kidney replacement therapy trends in end-stage kidney disease patients in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ah-Young Kim, Min-Jeong Lee, Heejung Choi, Hankil Lee, Inwhee Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):967-978. Published online October 24, 2024
Background/Aims: The corona virus disease 2019 posed a major risk for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) cases. Our study aimed to assess changes in kidney replacement therapy (KRT) trends and healthcare access for these patients during the pandemic.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed nationwide dat..
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Executive summary of the Korean Society of Nephrology 2021 clinical practice guideline for optimal hemodialysis treatment
Ji Yong Jung, Kyung Don Yoo, Eunjeong Kang, Hee Gyung Kang, Su Hyun Kim, Hyoungnae Kim, Hyo Jin Kim, Tae-Jin Park, Sang Heon Suh, Jong Cheol Jeong, Ji-Young Choi, Young-Hwan Hwang, Miyoung Choi, Yae Lim Kim, Kook-Hwan Oh; the Clinical Practice Guideline Work Group
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(4):701-718. Published online June 3, 2022
The Korean Society of Nephrology (KSN) has published a clinical practice guideline (CPG) document for maintenance hemodialysis (HD). The document, 2021 Clinical Practice Guideline on Optimal HD Treatment, is based on an extensive evidence-oriented review of the benefits of preparation, initiation, a..
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Nephrology
Seropositive rate of the anti-hepatitis A immunoglobulin G antibody in maintenance hemodialysis subjects from two hospitals in Korea
Hyunsuk Kim, Jiwon Ryu, Young-Ki Lee, Myung Jin Choi, Ajin Cho, Ja-Ryong Koo, Sae Yun Baik, Eun Hee Lee, Jong-Woo Yoon, Jung-Woo Noh
Korean J Intern Med. 2019;34(6):1297-1303. Published online February 23, 2018
Background/Aims: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a self-limiting infectious disease, but 1% of subjects develop fulminant hepatitis. The prevalence of the anti-HAV immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody in hemodialysis subjects in Korea remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to describe and compare the ..
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Association between initial vascular access and survival in hemodialysis according to age
Ha Yeon Kim, Eun Hui Bae, Seong Kwon Ma, Soo Wan Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2019;34(4):867-876. Published online November 20, 2017
Background/Aims: This study aims to demonstrate whether the association between initial vascular access and mortality among hemodialysis patients varies by age.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective study that included 2,552 patients who started hemodialysis. Vascular access was divided into three ..
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Predialysis hyponatremia and mortality in elderly patients beginning to undergo hemodialysis
Seon Ha Baek, Sejoong Kim, Ki Young Na, Suhnggwon Kim, Ho Jun Chin
Korean J Intern Med. 2018;33(5):970-979. Published online October 19, 2017
Background/Aims: Predialysis hyponatremia has been recently reported to be associated with mortality in incident hemodialysis patients. However, whether hyponatremia is associated with unfavorable outcomes in elderly patients remains unknown. We hypothesized that nephrology referral inf luences hypo..
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Which dialysis unit blood pressure is the most accurate for predicting home blood pressure in patients undergoing hemodialysis?
In-Cheol Yoon, Hye-Min Choi, Dong-Jin Oh
Korean J Intern Med. 2017;32(1):117-124. Published online April 7, 2016
Background/Aims: We investigated which dialysis unit blood pressure (BP) is the most useful for predicting home BP in patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). Methods: Patients undergoing HD who had been treated > 3 months were included in this study. Exclusion criteria were hospitalized patients with..
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Liver cirrhosis leads to poorer survival in patients with end-stage renal disease
Ae Jin Kim, Hye Jin Lim, Han Ro, Ji Yong Jung, Hyun Hee Lee, Wookyung Chung, Jae Hyun Chang
Korean J Intern Med. 2016;31(4):730-738. Published online March 26, 2016
Background/Aims: Liver cirrhosis (LC) is an important problem in patients withend-stage renal disease (ESRD). Few studies have investigated the inf luence ofLC on mortality in patients with ESRD. This study investigated the associationbetween LC and mortality among patients with ESRD and compare mor..
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Impact of dialysis modality on technique survival in end-stage renal disease patients
Jong-Hak Lee, Sun-Hee Park, Jeong-Hoon Lim, Young-Jae Park, Sang Un Kim, Kyung-Hee Lee, Kyung-Hoon Kim, Seung Chan Park, Hee-Yeon Jung, Owen Kwon, Ji-Young Choi, Jang-Hee Cho, Chan-Duck Kim, Yong-Lim Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2016;31(1):106-115. Published online December 28, 2015
Background/Aims: This study analyzed the risk factors for technique survival in dialysis patients and compared technique survival rates between hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) in a prospective cohort of Korean patients.
Methods: A total of 1,042 patients undergoing dialysis from Sept..
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Current status and standards for establishment of hemodialysis units in Korea
Young-Ki Lee, Kiwon Kim, Dae Joong Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(3):274-284. Published online May 1, 2013
The number of hemodialysis patients and dialysis facilities is increasing each year, but there are no surveillance programs validating that the services and equipment of each hemodialysis unit meet specified safety and quality standards. There is a concern that excessive competition and illegal a..
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Interleukin-6 -634 C/G and -174 G/C Polymorphisms in Korean Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Jung-Hwa Ryu, Seung-Jung Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(3):327-337. Published online September 1, 2012
Background/AimsChronic inflammatory status is a possible risk factor for vascular access dysfunction in hemodialysis (HD) patients, but susceptibility differences appear among individuals. Interleukin (IL)-6 is a well-known inflammatory cytokine with various polymorphisms. We ..
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Effects of Lowering Dialysate Calcium Concentrations on Arterial Stiffness in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Jwa-Kyung Kim, Sung Jin Moon, Hyeong Cheon Park, Jae Sung Lee, Soung Rok Sim, Sung Chang Bae, Sung Kyu Ha
Korean J Intern Med. 2011;26(3):320-327. Published online September 13, 2011
Background/AimsWe assessed changes in hemodynamic and arterial stiffness parameters following reductions of dialysate calcium concentrations in patients undergoing hemodialysis. MethodsIn this prospective study, 20 patients on maintenance hemodi..
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Comparison of Clinical Outcomes by Different Renal Replacement Therapy in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Secondary to Lupus Nephritis
Seok-Hui Kang, Byung-Ha Chung, Sun-Ryoung Choi, Ja-Young Lee, Hoon-Suk Park, In-O Sun, Bum-Soon Choi, Cheol-Whee Park, Yong-Soo Kim, Chul-Woo Yang
Korean J Intern Med. 2011;26(1):60-67. Published online March 2, 2011
Background/AimsMany studies have compared patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) on renal replacement therapy (RRT) with non-lupus patients. However, few data are available on the long-term outcome of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) secondary to SLE who ..
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Successful Treatment of Small-Cell Lung Cancer With Irinotecan in a Hemodialysis Patient With End-Stage Renal Disease
Dong Min Kim, Hyun Lee Kim, Choon Hae Chung, Chi Young Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(1):73-75. Published online March 6, 2009
The prognosis of patients with end-stage renal disease has improved with advances in hemodialysis techniques. However, many patients who undergo hemodialysis suffer from various types of cancer. Limited data is available to guide clinical management of these patients who may have impaired renal f..
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Polymorphism in the promoter region of the klotho gene (G-395A) is associated with early dysfunction in vascular access in hemodialysis patients
Youngsu Kim, Sun Joo Jeong, Hyung Suk Lee, Eun Jung Kim, Young Rim Song, Sung Gyun Kim, Ji Eun Oh, Young Ki Lee, Jang Won Seo, Jong Woo Yoon, Ja-Ryong Koo, Hyung Jik Kim, Jung Woo Noh, Seung Ho Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2008;23(4):201-207. Published online December 30, 2008
Background/AimsVascular access dysfunction is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Recent studies have shown that a klotho gene mutation is related to endothelial dysfunction, thrombosis, and arteriosclerosis, which are ..
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Benzene and toluene concentrations in a hemodialysis room in a medium sized South Korean city
Moon-Soo Kang, Joong-Rock Hong, Hyo-Wook Gil, Jong-Oh Yang, Eun-Young Lee, Sae-Yong Hong, Yong-Taek Jun, Bu-Soon Son
Korean J Intern Med. 2008;23(3):111-115. Published online September 20, 2008
Background/AimsThe current study was designed to determine whether the indoor air pollution in a hemodialysis room (HD) was different from that of other comparable areas in a hospital. MethodsFive air monitor samplers were hun..
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Kimura's Disease Involving Thoracic and Abdominal Lymph Nodes in a Hemodialysis Patient
Sik Lee, Su Jin Jung, Sung Kwang Park, Kyung Pyo Kang, Kyu Yun Jang, Myoung Jae Kang, Won Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):159-162. Published online June 30, 2005
We report the first observed case of Kimura's disease occurring during hemodialysis, involving the thoracic and abdominal lymph nodes, which spontaneously resolved nearly completely after two months. Early diagnosis and recognition of Kimura's disease may spare both the patient and doctor from th..
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