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Pulmonology / Original Article
Development and validation of novel simple prognostic model for predicting mortality in Korean intensive care units using national insurance claims data
Ah Young Leem, Soyul Han, Kyung Soo Chung, Su Hwan Lee, Moo Suk Park, Bora Lee, Young Sam Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):625-639. Published online April 19, 2024
Background/Aims: Intensive care unit (ICU) quality is largely determined by the mortality rate. Therefore, we aimed to develop and validate a novel prognostic model for predicting mortality in Korean ICUs, using national insurance claims data.
Methods: Data were obtained from the health insurance c..
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Cardiology / Original Article
Estimated pulse wave velocity as a forefront indicator of developing metabolic syndrome in Korean adults
Hyun-Jin Kim, Byung Sik Kim, Dong Wook Kim, Jeong-Hun Shin
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):612-624. Published online June 24, 2024
Background/Aims: The predictive value of the estimated pulse wave velocity (ePWV) for the development of metabolic syndrome has not yet been extensively explored. This study aimed to fill this gap by evaluating ePWV as a potential predictor of metabolic syndrome development in middle-aged Korean adu..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Clinical course of asymptomatic duodenal subepithelial lesions
Seokin Kang, Kwangbeom Park, Do Hoon Kim, Yuri Kim, Hee Kyong Na, Jeong Hoon Lee, Ji Yong Ahn, Kee Wook Jung, Kee Don Choi, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):603-611. Published online June 13, 2024
Background/Aims: There is limited knowledge regarding the management of duodenal subepithelial lesions (SELs) owing to a lack of understanding of their natural course. This study aimed to assess the natural course of asymptomatic duodenal SELs and provide management recommendations.
Methods: Patien..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Increasing correlation between oral and gastric microbiota during gastric carcinogenesis
Hee Sang You, Jae Yong Park, Hochan Seo, Beom Jin Kim, Jae Gyu Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):590-602. Published online June 24, 2024
Background/Aims: Recent research has increasingly focused on the role of the gastric microbiome in the development of gastric cancer. We aimed to investigate the changes in the microbiome during gastric carcinogenesis in structural and functional aspects, with a specific focus on the association bet..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Efficacy comparison of high-genetic barrier nucleos(t)ide analogues in treatment-naïve chronic hepatitis B patients: a network meta-analysis
Jaejun Lee, Ahlim Lee, Pil Soo Sung, Jeong Won Jang, Si Hyun Bae, Jong Young Choi, Seung Kew Yoon, Hyun Yang
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):577-589. Published online June 13, 2024
Background/Aims: Four high-genetic barrier nucleos(t)ide analogues (NAs) for chronic hepatitis B (CHB), namely entecavir (ETV), tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), and besifovir dipivoxil maleate (BSV), have been established. The aim of this study is to investigate the ..
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Gastroenterology / Review
Approaches and considerations in the endoscopic treatment of T1 colorectal cancer
Yunho Jung
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):563-576. Published online May 14, 2024
The detection of early colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing through the implementation of screening programs. This increased detection enhances the likelihood of minimally invasive surgery and significantly lowers the risk of recurrence, thereby improving patient survival and reducing mortality rat..
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Gastroenterology / Review
Artificial intelligence in colonoscopy: from detection to diagnosis
Eun Sun Kim, Kwang-Sig Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):555-562. Published online May 2, 2024
This study reviews the recent progress of artificial intelligence for colonoscopy from detection to diagnosis. The source of data was 27 original studies in PubMed. The search terms were “colonoscopy” (title) and “deep learning” (abstract). The eligibility criteria were: (1) the dependent varia..
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Gastroenterology / Review
Strategies to improve screening colonoscopy quality for the prevention of colorectal cancer
Joo Hye Song, Eun Ran Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):547-554. Published online January 22, 2024
The incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC) have decreased through regular screening colonoscopy, surveillance, and endoscopic treatment. However, CRC can still be diagnosed after negative colonoscopy. Such CRC is called interval CRC and accounts for 1.8–9.0% of all CRC cases. Most case..
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Rheumatology / Editorial
Inequalities in biologics utilization for rheumatoid arthritis according to socioeconomic status
Oh Chan Kwon, Min-Chan Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):545-546. Published online July 1, 2024
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Allergy / Editorial
Staphylococcal enterotoxin B sensitization in eosinophilic asthma
Gyu-Young Hur
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):543-544. Published online July 1, 2024
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Rheumatology / Image of interest
From pinprick to peril: digital ischemia and necrosis of fingertips induced by routine capillary glucose testing
Wan-Hee Yoo, Yunjung Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):541-542. Published online January 26, 2024
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Pulmonology / Image of interest
A patient with dyspnea and multiple pulmonary nodules
Jae Seok Jeong, Jun Hyung Park, Ji In Maeng, Myoung Ja Chung, Yong Chul Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):539-540. Published online April 19, 2024
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Gastroenterology / Image of interest
An unusual cause of a huge abscess in the thigh
Dae Gon Ryu, Su Bum Park, Cheol Woong Choi, Su Jin Kim, Hyeong Seok Nam
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):537-538. Published online November 30, 2023
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Rheumatology / Original Article
Overlap syndrome of systemic sclerosis with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis according to 2022 ACR/EULAR criteria
Jang Woo Ha, Jung Yoon Pyo, Sung Soo Ahn, Jason Jungsik Song, Yong-Beom Park, Sang-Won Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):524-536. Published online January 29, 2024
Background/Aims: This study applied the 2022 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) criteria for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) to patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and investigated the frequency ..
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Infectious diseases / Original Article
Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on the incidence of other infectious diseases in the hematology hospital in Korea
Seohee Oh, Yu-Sun Sung, Mihee Jang, Yong-Jin Kim, Hyun-Wook Park, Dukhee Nho, Dong-Gun Lee, Hyeon Woo Yim, Sung-Yeon Cho
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):513-523. Published online April 23, 2024
Background/Aims: Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, hospitals have implemented infection control measures to minimize the spread of the virus within facilities. This study aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) an..
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Hemato-oncology / Original Article
Geriatric risk model for older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (GERIAD): a prospective multicenter cohort study
Ho-Young Yhim, Yong Park, Jeong-A Kim, Ho-Jin Shin, Young Rok Do, Joon Ho Moon, Min Kyoung Kim, Won Sik Lee, Dae Sik Kim, Myung-Won Lee, Yoon Seok Choi, Seong Hyun Jeong, Kyoung Ha Kim, Jinhang Kim, Chang-Hoon Lee, Ga-Young Song, Deok-Hwan Yang, Jae-Yong Kwak
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):501-512. Published online January 30, 2024
Background/Aims: Optimal risk stratification based on simplified geriatric assessment to predict treatment-related toxicity and survival needs to be clarified in older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
Methods: This multicenter prospective cohort study enrolled newly diagnosed pat..
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Nephrology / Original Article
A retrospective study on the efficacy of Roxadustat in peritoneal dialysis patients with erythropoietin hyporesponsiveness
Jie Liu, Shuang Li, Fan Yang, Tianyu Li, Rui Li, Yousuf Waheed, Chen Meng, Shulin Li, Kun Liu, Yanshan Tong, Haisheng Xu, Chuankuo Tian, Xinglei Zhou
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):488-500. Published online April 23, 2024
Background/Aims: Roxadustat, an oral medication for treating renal anemia, is a hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor used for regulating iron metabolism and promoting erythropoiesis. To investigate the efficacy and safety of roxadustat in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD)..
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Pulmonology / Original Article
Risk factors for progressing to critical illness in patients with hospital-acquired COVID-19
Kyung-Eui Lee, Jinwoo Lee, Sang-Min Lee, Hong Yeul Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):477-487. Published online April 18, 2024
Background/Aims: Risk factors for progression to critical illness in hospital-acquired coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remain unknown. Here, we assessed the incidence and risk factors for progression to critical illness and determined their effects on clinical outcomes in patients with hospital-..
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Cardiology / Original Article
Impact of an expanded reimbursement policy on utilization of implantable loop recorders in patients with cryptogenic stroke in Korea
Hye Bin Gwag, Nak Gyeong Ko, Mihyeon Jin
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):469-476. Published online April 18, 2024
Background/Aims: The reimbursement policy for cryptogenic stroke (CS) was expanded in November 2018 from recurrent strokes to the first stroke episode. No reports have demonstrated whether this policy change has affected trends in implantable loop recorder (ILR) utilization.
Methods: We identified ..
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Cardiology / Original Article
Modified application of SAMe-TT2R2 scoring system in Asian patients with atrial fibrillation for the selection of oral anticoagulants
Seong Won Jeon, Nuri Lee, Ki Hong Lee, Minjeong Ha, Changhyun Kim, Yoo Ri Kim, Nam Sik Yoon, Hyung Wook Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):458-468. Published online January 30, 2024
Background/Aims: The SAMe-TT2R2 score is used for assessing anticoagulation control (AC) quality with warfarin. However, it is hard to apply SAMe-TT2R2 score in Asian patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), because it has not been proven in those populatio..
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