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Updates on conventional therapies for inflammatory bowel diseases: 5-aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and anti-TNF-α
Jihye Park, Jae Hee Cheon
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(5):895-905. Published online July 27, 2022
The incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are rapidly increasing worldwide. IBDs are considered an emerging problem not only in Western countries but also in developing counties. The relapses and complications of active IBD mandate various medications. Nevertheless, hospital..
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Endocrinology-metabolism
Association of serum free thyroxine and glucose homeostasis: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Jeonghoon Ha, Jeongmin Lee, Dong-Jun Lim, Jung-Min Lee, Sang-Ah Chang, Moo-Il Kang, Min-Hee Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(Suppl 1):S170-S179. Published online June 9, 2020
Background/Aims: Thyroid hormones are involved in wide range of glucose metabolism functions. Overt thyroid dysfunctions are related to altered glucose homeostasis. However, it is not conclusive as to whether subtle changes in thyroid hormones within normal ranges can induce alterations in glucose h..
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Pulmonology
Efficacy and predictors of response to inhaled corticosteroid treatment for chronic cough
Ji Young Hong, Joo-Hee Kim, Sunghoon Park, Yong Il Hwang, Ki-Suck Jung, Seung Hun Jang
Korean J Intern Med. 2019;34(3):559-568. Published online December 13, 2018
Background/Aims: Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a treatment of choice for eosinophilic airway diseases, but their efficacy for other causes of chronic cough is controversial.
Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study to determine the ICS efficacy and clinical predictors of response t..
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Endocrinology-metabolism
Reference intervals of thyroid hormones during pregnancy in Korea, an iodine-replete area
Hye Jeong Kim, Yoon Young Cho, Sun Wook Kim, Tae Hyuk Kim, Hye Won Jang, Soo-Youn Lee, Suk-Joo Choi, Cheong-Rae Roh, Jong-Hwa Kim, Jae Hoon Chung, Soo-young Oh
Korean J Intern Med. 2018;33(3):552-560. Published online February 8, 2017
Background/Aims: Maternal thyroid dysfunction has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The purpose of our study was to establish trimester-specific reference intervals for thyroid hormones in pregnant women in Korea, where iodine intake is more than adequate and to examine pregnancy and ..
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Effects of the Transition from Premenopause to Postmenopause on Lipids and Lipoproteins: Quantification and Related Parameters
Eun Jeung Cho, Yun Joo Min, Min Seok Oh, Jee Eun Kwon, Jeung Eun Kim, Wang-Soo Lee, Kwang Je Lee, Sang-Wook Kim, Tae Ho Kim, Myung-A Kim, Chee Jeong Kim, Wang Seong Ryu
Korean J Intern Med. 2011;26(1):47-53. Published online March 2, 2011
Background/AimsThe aim of this study was to quantitatively measure changes in lipids and lipoproteins during perimenopause and to identify variables related to these changes. MethodsAmong women who had three regular health evaluations over a spa..
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Overweight and Effect of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Lipid Profiles in Postmenopausal Women
Hong Sook Ko, Chee Jeong Kim, Wang Seong Ryu
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(1):33-39. Published online March 31, 2005
BackgroundMany experimental and observational studies have suggested that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women is cardioprotective. However, the results of randomized controlled trials have been discouraging. We attempted to evaluate the influence of overw..
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