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Endocrinology-metabolism
Cumulative exposure to metabolic syndrome increases thyroid cancer risk in young adults: a population-based cohort study
Jinyoung Kim, Kyungdo Han, Mee Kyoung Kim, Ki-Hyun Baek, Ki-Ho Song, Hyuk-Sang Kwon
Korean J Intern Med. 2023;38(4):526-533. Published online May 18, 2023
Background/Aims: A re-increasing trend of thyroid cancer since 2015 has been observed despite a similar examination rate, and the incidence of thyroid cancer among young adults continues to rise.
Methods: This study used data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service. Individuals 20–39 year..
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Cardiology
Contemporary use of lipid-lowering therapy for secondary prevention in Korean patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases
Su-Yeon Choi, Bo Ram Yang, Hyun-Jae Kang, Kyong Soo Park, Hyo-Soo Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(3):593-604. Published online November 25, 2019
Background/Aims: We evaluated the contemporary use of lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) in Korean patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and identified factors associated with statin non-prescription.
Methods: Using the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment data, we identi..
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Infectious diseases
Incidence and risk factors for tenofovir-associated nephrotoxicity among human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients in Korea
Jeong Eun Lee, Shinwon Lee, Sang Heon Song, Ihm Soo Kwak, Sun Hee Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2019;34(2):409-417. Published online October 12, 2017
Background/Aims: Little is known about tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)-induced nephrotoxicity in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients in Korea. The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence and risk factors of TDF-associated nephrotoxicity among HIV-infected patients ..
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Evidence-based guidelines for fall prevention in Korea
Kwang-Il Kim, Hye-Kyung Jung, Chang Oh Kim, Soo-Kyung Kim, Hyun-Ho Cho, Dae Yul Kim, Yong-Chan Ha, Sung-Hee Hwang, Chang Won Won, Jae-Young Lim, Hyun Jung Kim, Jae Gyu Kim; The Korean Association of Internal Medicine, The Korean Geriatrics Society
Korean J Intern Med. 2017;32(1):199-210. Published online January 1, 2017
Falls and fall-related injuries are common in older populations and have negative effects on quality of life and independence. Falling is also associated with increased morbidity, mortality, nursing home admission, and medical costs. Korea has experienced an extreme demographic shift with its popula..
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Cardiology
Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers as a first choice in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Jang Hoon Lee, Myung Hwan Bae, Dong Heon Yang, Hun Sik Park, Yongkeun Cho, Won Kee Lee, Myung Ho Jeong, Young Jo Kim, Myeong Chan Cho, Chong Jin Kim, Shung Chull Chae, Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry Investigators
Korean J Intern Med. 2016;31(2):267-276. Published online December 23, 2015
Background/Aims: Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers (ARBs) have not been adequately evaluated in patients without left ventricular (LV) dysfunction or heart failure after acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
Methods: Between November 2005 and January 2008, 6,781 patients who were not receiving a..
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Gastroenterology
Roadmap for elimination of gastric cancer in Korea
David Y. Graham
Korean J Intern Med. 2015;30(2):133-139. Published online February 27, 2015
Most gastric cancers are caused by infection with the common human bacterial pathogen, Helicobacter pylori. It is now accepted that gastric cancer can be prevented and virtually eliminated by H. pylori eradication and this knowledge was responsible for country-wide H. pylori era..
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Current evidence of effects of Helicobacter pylori eradication on prevention of gastric cancer
Il Ju Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(5):525-537. Published online August 14, 2013
Gastric cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death worldwide and is usually detected at a late stage, except in Korea and Japan where early screening is in effect. Results from animal and epidemiological studies suggest that Helicobacter pylori infection, and subseque..
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Can postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis be prevented by a pharmacological approach?
Young Koog Cheon
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(2):141-148. Published online February 27, 2013
Acute pancreatitis remains the most frequent complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), with reported incidence rates that have changed little over several decades. Patient- and procedure-related risk factors for post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) are well-defined. Effective..
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Intensive Exercise Reduces the Fear of Additional Falls in Elderly People: Findings from the Korea Falls Prevention Study
Dong Hyun Oh, Ji Eun Park, Eon Sook Lee, Sang Woo Oh, Sung Il Cho, Soong Nang Jang, Hyun Wook Baik
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):417-425. Published online November 27, 2012
Background/AimsFalls among older people are a major public health problem and may result in fracture, medical complications that require hospitalization, and fear of additional falls. Given the prevalence and impact of the fear of falling again, reducing the incidence of falls..
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