Pulmonology
Age- and sex-related characteristics of the increasing trend of nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease in a tertiary hospital in South Korea from 2006 to 2016
Youngmok Park, Chi Young Kim, Moo Suk Park, Young Sam Kim, Joon Chang, Young Ae Kang
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1424-1431. Published online June 19, 2020
Background/Aims: The incidence rate of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) is increasing worldwide. However, data regarding the age- and sex-specific epidemiology of NTM-PD are limited. This study aimed to investigate the long-term epidemiologic trends of NTM-PD within the recent..
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A population-based observational study of patients with pulmonary disorders in intensive care unit
Hyun Woo Lee, Eunjeong Ji, Soyeon Ahn, Hye-Joo Yang, Seo-Young Yoon, Tae Yeon Park, Yeon Joo Lee, Jinwoo Lee, Sang-Min Lee, Seung-Hye Choi, Young-Jae Cho
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1411-1423. Published online November 25, 2019
Background/Aims: Only a few epidemiologic studies on the patients with pulmonary disorders admitted to intensive care unit exist. We investigated the characteristics and clinical outcomes of the patients with severe pulmonary disorders.
Methods: The sample cohort database of National Health Insuran..
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Cardiology
Fimasartan, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, ameliorates an in vivo zebrafish model of heart failure
Hailian Quan, Gyu Chul Oh, Seung Hyeok Seok, Hae-Young Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1400-1410. Published online March 13, 2020
Background/Aims: Angiotensin II in the failing heart initially helps to maintain cardiac output and blood pressure, but ultimately accelerates its deterioration. In this study, we established a model of arrhythmia-induced heart failure (HF) in zebrafish and investigated the role of renin-angiotensi..
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The effect of psyllium supplementation on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Cain C. T. Clark, Mina Salek, Elahe Aghabagheri, Sadegh Jafarnejad
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1385-1399. Published online February 19, 2020
Background/Aims: Global incidence of hypertension is estimated to be, in excess of, one billion people, and given the efficacy of soluble dietary fibers, in particular, Psyllium, to positively impact blood pressure in patients with hypertension, it is of clinical importance that consensus on its sup..
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J-curve relationship between corrected QT interval and mortality in acute heart failure patients
Chan Soon Park, Hyun-Jai Cho, Eue-Keun Choi, Sang Eun Lee, Min-Seok Kim, Jae-Joong Kim, Jin-Oh Choi, Eun-Seok Jeon, Kyung-Kuk Hwang, Shung Chull Chae, Sang Hong Baek, Seok-Min Kang, Byungsu Yoo, Dong-Ju Choi, Youngkeun Ahn, Kye-Hoon Kim, Myeong-Chan Cho, Byung-Hee Oh, Hae-Young Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1371-1384. Published online May 8, 2020
Background/Aims: This study investigated the prognostic power of corrected QT (QTc) interval in patients with acute heart failure (AHF) according to sex.
Methods: We analyzed multicenter Korean Acute Heart Failure registry with patients with AHF admitted from 2011 to 2014. Among them, we analyzed 4..
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Gastroenterology
Effect of calcineurin inhibitor on post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis in patients with liver transplantation: a propensity-matched cohort study
Hyoung-Chul Oh, Jeffrey J. Easler, Ihab I. El Hajj, James Watkins, Evan L. Fogel, Lee McHenry, Stuart Sherman, Hyun Kang, Glen A. Lehman
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1364-1370. Published online February 19, 2020
Background/Aims: A calcineurin inhibitor may alter pancreatic function and inflammatory reaction. This study aimed to determine the possible pharmacologic effect of the calcineurin inhibitor, tacrolimus, on pancreatic function, and to determine its preventive effect on post-endoscopic retrograde cho..
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Association between high fatty liver index and development of colorectal cancer: a nationwide cohort study with 21,592,374 Korean
Yoon Jin Choi, Dong Ho Lee, Kyung-Do Han
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1354-1363. Published online April 10, 2020
Background/Aims: In Korea, the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has increased due to a westernized lifestyle. This study investigated whether a high fatty liver index that reflects NAFLD correlates with CRC.
Methods: Data from the National Health Ins..
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Correlation of the grade of hepatic steatosis between controlled attenuation parameter and ultrasound in patients with fatty liver: a multi-center retrospective cohort study
Jeong-Ju Yoo, Yang Jae Yoo, Woo Ram Moon, Seung Up Kim, Soung Won Jeong, Ha Na Park, Min Gyu Park, Jae Young Jang, Su Yeon Park, Beom Kyung Kim, Jun Yong Park, Do Young Kim, Sang Hoon Ahn, Kwang-Hyub Han, Sang Gyune Kim, Young Seok Kim, Ji Hoon Kim, Jong Eun Yeon, Kwan Soo Byun
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1346-1353. Published online November 8, 2019
Background/Aims: The controlled attenuation parameter (CAP), based on transient elastography, is widely used for noninvasive assessment of the degree of hepatic steatosis (HS). We investigated the correlation of the degree HS between CAP and ultrasound (US) in patients with HS.
Methods: In total, 9..
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Continuous infusion versus intermittent bolus injection of propofol during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Jae Gon Lee, Kyo-Sang Yoo, Young Jae Byun
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1338-1345. Published online March 5, 2020
Background/Aims: It is unclear whether continuous infusion or intermittent bolus injection of propofol is better for achieving adequate sedation in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). We aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of continuous infusion and intermittent bolus injecti..
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Do all patients with breast cancer benefit from neoadjuvant chemotherapy?
Kyoung Eun Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1336-1337. Published online October 28, 2020
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Body mass index at the crossroads of osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes
Jeonghoon Ha, Ki-Hyun Baek
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1333-1335. Published online October 28, 2020
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Recommendations for the management of patients with systemic rheumatic diseases during the coronavirus disease pandemic
Mi Ryoung Seo, Ji-Won Kim, Eun-Jung Park, Seung Min Jung, Yoon-Kyoung Sung, Hyungjin Kim, Gunwoo Kim, Hyun-Sook Kim, Myeung-Su Lee, Jisoo Lee, Ji An Hur, Bum Sik Chin, Joong Sik Eom, Han Joo Baek; The Korean College of Rheumatology working group
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1317-1332. Published online September 15, 2020
Patients with systemic rheumatic diseases (SRD) are vulnerable for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Korean College of Rheumatology recognized the urgent need to develop recommendations for rheumatologists and other physicians to manage patients with SRD during the COVID-19 pandemic. The working g..
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The clinical impact of gut microbiota in chronic kidney disease
So Mi Kim, Il han Song
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1305-1316. Published online September 29, 2020
Gut microorganisms play critical roles in both maintaining host homeostasis and the development of diverse diseases. Gut dysbiosis, an alteration of the composition and function of gut microorganisms, is commonly seen in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD itself contributes to a disrupt..
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Renal effects of uric acid: hyperuricemia and hypouricemia
Jung Hwan Park, Yong-Il Jo, Jong-Ho Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1291-1304. Published online September 9, 2020
The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing worldwide. Although hyperuricemia has been associated with CKD in many studies, it remains controversial whether this is the cause or the result of decreased renal function. Recent observational studies of healthy populations and patients ..
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Nutritional management in patients with chronic kidney disease
Sun Moon Kim, Ji Yong Jung
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1279-1290. Published online September 23, 2020
The global prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing with the aging of populations worldwide. As kidney function declines, the accumulation of metabolic waste products and excessive electrolytes can significantly impair the health of patients with CKD. As nutritional management of pat..
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Original Article
What should we prepare for the next coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak? A survey on the opinions of infectious diseases specialists in South Korea
Bongyoung Kim, Se Yoon Park, Dong Sik Jung, Sook In Jung, Won Sup Oh, Shin-Woo Kim, Kyong Ran Peck, Hyun-Ha Chang; The Korean Society of Infectious Diseases
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1270-1278. Published online September 23, 2020
Background/Aims: This study aimed to collect information on the opinions of Korean infectious disease (ID) experts on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and related issues in preparation for a future outbreak.
Methods: A survey was conducted over the course of 5 days (from April 21 to 25, 2020), t..
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Clinical characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019 patients with diarrhea in Daegu
Min Kyu Kang, Kyeong Ok Kim, Min Cheol Kim, Joon Hyun Cho, Sung Bum Kim, Jung Gil Park, Kook Hyun Kim, See Hyung Lee, Byung Ik Jang, Tae Nyeun Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1261-1269. Published online September 23, 2020
Background/Aims: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can reportedly cause gastrointestinal symptoms. Therefore, we investigated the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients with diarrhea.
Methods: We included 118 COVID-19 patients admitted to a single hospital from February 20 to March 31, 202..
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Budd-Chiari syndrome presenting with abdominal wall varices
Hee Chan Yang, Hyung Ku Chon
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(5):1259-1260. Published online December 30, 2019
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Bone remodeling by checkpoint inhibitor
Hyeongjong Kim, Woo Kyun Bae
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(5):1258-1258. Published online September 26, 2019
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Various initial presentations of community onset-hypervirulent K2 serotype Klebsiella pneumoniae in healthy adult
Suhyun Oh, Gil Myeong Seong, Miyeon Kim, Keun Hwa Lee, Jeong Rae Yoo
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(5):1256-1257. Published online September 27, 2019
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