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Cardiology / Original Article
The incidence and predictors of overall adverse effects caused by low dose amiodarone in real-world clinical practice
Hack-Lyoung Kim, Jae-Bin Seo, Woo-Young Chung, Sang-Hyun Kim, Myung-A Kim, Joo-Hee Zo
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(5):588-596. Published online August 28, 2014
Background/Aims: Most current knowledge regarding amiodarone toxicity derives from clinical trials. This study was performed to investigate the incidence and risk factors of overall adverse effects of amiodarone in real-world practice using a large sample size.
Methods: Between January 1, 2000 and ..
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Pulmonology / Original Article
Prevalence and risk factors for reflux esophagitis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Seo Woo Kim, Jin Hwa Lee, Yun Su Sim, Yon Ju Ryu, Jung Hyun Chang
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(4):466-473. Published online June 27, 2014
Background/Aims: Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common causes of chronic cough and is a potential risk factor for the exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors for reflux esophagitis (RE)..
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Cardiology / Original Article
Impact of family history on the presentation and clinical outcomes of coronary heart disease: data from the Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry
Choongki Kim, Hyuk-Jae Chang, Iksung Cho, Ji Min Sung, Donghoon Choi, Myung Ho Jeong, Yang Soo Jang,
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(5):547-556. Published online August 14, 2013
Background/AimsFamily history (FHx) of coronary heart disease (CHD) is a well-known risk factor for CHD. However, the prognostic implication of FHx has not been established clearly in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). MethodsIn t..
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Original Article
Epidemiology of Ciprofloxacin Resistance and Its Relationship to Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase Production in Proteus mirabilis Bacteremia
Kyung Mok Sohn, Cheol-In Kang, Eun-Jeong Joo, Young Eun Ha, Doo Ryeon Chung, Kyong Ran Peck, Nam Yong Lee, Jae-Hoon Song
Korean J Intern Med. 2011;26(1):89-93. Published online March 3, 2011
Background/AimsWe evaluated the clinical features of ciprofloxacin-resistant Proteus mirabilis bacteremia and risk factors for ciprofloxacin resistance. MethodsFrom October 2000 to July 2009, 37 patients with clinically signific..
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Original Article
The Risk Factors and Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury in the Intensive Care Units
Woo Young Park, Eun Ah Hwang, Mi Hyun Jang, Sung Bae Park, Hyun Chul Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(2):181-187. Published online June 1, 2010
Background/AimsAcute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication in critically ill patients, especially in the intensive care unit (ICU). The present study was performed to evaluate the occurrence rate of AKI using the RIFLE (increasing severity classes risk, inju..
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Original Article
Chest Computed Tomography (CT) Immediately after CT-Guided Transthoracic Needle Aspiration Biopsy as a Predictor of Overt Pneumothorax
Tae June Noh, Chang Hoon Lee, Young Ae Kang, Sung-Youn Kwon, Ho-Il Yoon, Tae Jung Kim, Kyung Won Lee, Jae Ho Lee, Choon-Taek Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(4):343-349. Published online November 27, 2009
Background/AimsThis study examined the correlation between pneumothorax detected by immediate post-transthoracic needle aspiration-biopsy (TTNB) chest computed tomography (CT) and overt pneumothorax detected by chest PA, and investigated factors that might influence the correl..
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Original Article
Blood Stream Infections by Candida glabrata and Candida krusei: A Single-Center Experience
Hee Kyoung Choi, Su Jin Jeong, Han Sung Lee, Bum Sik Chin, Suk Hoon Choi, Sang Hoon Han, Myung Soo Kim, Chang Oh Kim, Jun Yong Choi, Young Goo Song, June Myung Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(3):263-269. Published online August 26, 2009
Background/AimsThe increasing incidence of Candida glabrata and Candida krusei infections is a significant problem because they are generally more resistant to fluconazole. We compared the risk factors associated with C. glabrata
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Original Article
Early Detection Of Asymptomatic Coronary Artery Disease In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Won Sang Yoo, Hee Jin Kim, Dohee Kim, Myung Yong Lee, Hyun-Kyung Chung
Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(3):183-189. Published online August 26, 2009
Background/AimsIn type 2 diabetic patients, coronary artery disease (CAD) is usually detected at an advanced stage due to a lack of symptoms. The aim of this study was to define which clinical parameters or non-invasive tests predict CAD in asymptomatic type 2 diabetic patients..
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