Gastroenterology
Endoscopic mucosal resection using anchored snare Tip-in versus precut technique for small rectal neuroendocrine tumors
Seung Wook Hong, Dong-Hoon Yang, Yoo Jin Lee, Dong Hoon Baek, Jaeyoung Chun, Hyun Gun Kim, Sung Joo Kim, Seung-Mo Hong, Dae-Seong Myung
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):238-247. Published online December 8, 2023
Background/Aims: Small rectal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) can be treated with modified endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). However, an optimal EMR method remains to be established. We aimed to assess the non-inferiority of Tip-in EMR versus precut EMR (EMR-P) for treating rectal NETs.
Methods: Thi..
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Geriatrics
Optimal blood pressure target in the elderly: rationale and design of the HOW to Optimize eLDerly systolic Blood Pressure (HOWOLD-BP) trial
Dong-Hwa Lee, Ju-Hee Lee, So Young Kim, Hae-Young Lee, Jung-Yeon Choi, Youjin Hong, Sue K. Park, Dong Ryeol Ryu, Dong Heon Yang, Seok-Jae Hwang, Jung Hyun Choi, Kye Hun Kim, Sun Hwa Lee, Seung Jae Joo, Jae-Hyeong Park, Sang-Hyun Kim, Hack-Lyong Kim, Kwang-il Kim, Myeong-Chan Cho
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(5):1070-1081. Published online July 21, 2022
Background/Aims: The optimal systolic blood pressure (SBP) goal for elderly patients with hypertension, especially to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and improve outcome, is unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the beneficial effects of intensive treatment for hypertension on the inci..
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Gastroenterology
Effect of L-carnitine on quality of life in covert hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Eileen L. Yoon, Sang Bong Ahn, Dae Won Jun, Yong Kyun Cho, Do Seon Song, Jae Yoon Jeong, Hee Yeon Kim, Young Kul Jung, Myeong Jun Song, Sung Eun Kim, Hyoung Su Kim, Soung Won Jeong, Sang Gyune Kim, Tae Hee Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(4):757-767. Published online May 6, 2022
Background/Aims: L-carnitine is potentially beneficial in patients with hepatic encephalopathy (HE). We aimed to evaluate the impact of L-carnitine on the quality of life and liver function in patients with liver cirrhosis and covert HE.
Methods: We conducted an investigator-initiated, prospective,..
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Rheumatology
Efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine in osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Ambrish Singh, Anirudh Kotlo, Zhiqiang Wang, Thusharika Dissanayaka, Siddharth Das, Benny Antony
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(1):210-221. Published online April 22, 2021
Background/Aims: Conventional disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs have been trialed in osteoarthritis (OA). Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), which has shown its effectiveness in rheumatoid arthritis, has been trialed for the treatment of OA; however, its efficacy and safety remain unclear. This systemat..
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