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Cardiology / Original Article
Metabolic syndrome awareness in the general Korean population: results from a nationwide survey
Hyun-Jin Kim, Mi-Seung Shin, Kyung-Hee Kim, Mi-Hyang Jung, Dong-Hyuk Cho, Ju-Hee Lee, Kwang Kon Koh
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):272-282. Published online January 30, 2024
Background/Aims: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. An awareness of MetS is vital for early detection and proactive management, which can mitigate the risks associated with MetS. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the level of awareness of..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Reduced risk of gastrointestinal bleeding associated with eupatilin in aspirin plus acid suppressant users: nationwide population-based study
Hyun Seok Lee, Ji Hyung Nam, Dong Jun Oh, Yeo Rae Moon, Yun Jeong Lim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):261-271. Published online December 14, 2023
Background/Aims: Mucoprotective agents, such as eupatilin, are often prescribed to prevent gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in addition to an acid suppressant despite the absence of a large-scale study. We evaluated the additional effect of eupatilin on the prevention of GI bleeding in both the upper ..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Model for end-stage liver disease-3.0 vs. model for end-stage liver disease-sodium: mortality prediction in Korea
Jeong Han Kim, Yong Joon Cho, Won Hyeok Choe, So Young Kwon, Byung-Chul Yoo
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):248-260. Published online February 1, 2024
Background/Aims: The model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) serves as an indicator for short-term mortality among patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis (LC) and is used to prioritize patients for liver transplantation. In 2021, the updated version of MELD, MELD-3.0, was introduced to improve the..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
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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Gastroenterology / Original Article
The combined use of anti-peptic agents is associated with an increased risk of osteoporotic fracture: a nationwide case-control study
Dong Jun Oh, Ji Hyung Nam, Hyun Seok Lee, Yeo Rae Moon, Yun Jeong Lim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):228-237. Published online February 7, 2024
Background/Aims: Long-term use of acid suppressants such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine 2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) has been associated with the risk of osteoporotic fracture. Acid suppressants and muco-protective agents (MPAs) are often used together as anti-ulcer agents. We evalua..
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Allergy / Review
New targets for type 2-low asthma
Quang Luu Quoc, Youngwoo Choi, Gyu-Young Hur, Hae-Sim Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):215-227. Published online February 6, 2024
Asthma is characterized by airway obstruction and inflammation, and presents significant diagnostic and treatment challenges. The concept of endotypes has improved understanding of the mechanisms of asthma and has stimulated the development of effective treatment strategies. Sputum profiles may be u..
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Cardiology / Review
Nighttime administration of antihypertensive medication: a review of chronotherapy in hypertension
Hyun-Jin Kim, Sang-Ho Jo
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):205-214. Published online November 16, 2023
Hypertension remains a global health concern because of suboptimal blood pressure control despite advancements in antihypertensive treatments. Chronotherapy, defined as evening or bedtime administration of medication based on biological rhythms, is emerging as a potential strategy to improve blood p..
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Pulmonology / Editorial
Metformin and tuberculosis: extraordinary stories of ordinary co-prevalent patients
Won-Il Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):203-204. Published online February 28, 2024
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Gastroenterology / Editorial
Navigating the risks of using concomitant antipeptic agents in light of osteoporotic concerns
Hae Won Yoo, Su Jin Hong
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):201-202. Published online February 28, 2024
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Rheumatology / Corrigendum
Korean treatment recommendations for patients with axial spondyloarthritis
Mi Ryoung Seo, Jina Yeo, Jun Won Park, Yeon-Ah Lee, Ju Ho Lee, Eun Ha Kang, Seon Mi Ji, Seong-Ryul Kwon, Seong-Kyu Kim, Tae-Jong Kim, Tae-Hwan Kim, Hye Won Kim, Min-Chan Park, Kichul Shin, Sang-Hoon Lee, Eun Young Lee, Hoon Suk Cha, Seung Cheol Shim, Youngim Yoon, Seung Ho Lee, Jun Hong Lim, Han Joo Baek; on behalf of the Korean Society of Spondyloarthritis Research
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):200-200. Published online November 10, 2023
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Cardiology / Image of interest
Intravascular imaging and physiologic assessment in ambiguous coronary lesion
Kyoung-Woo Seo, Jin-Sun Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):198-199. Published online November 10, 2023
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Cardiology / Image of interest
Successful coronary angiography via distal radial access in an 82-year-old male patient with polydactyly
Kang Hee Kim, Bong-Ki Lee, Jeong Hun Seo, Kwang Jin Chun, Byung-Ryul Cho
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):196-197. Published online September 26, 2023
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Gastroenterology / Image of interest
Intussusception caused by small bowel metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma
Young Mi Hong, Jeong Hee Lee, Ki Tae Yoon
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):194-195. Published online October 5, 2023
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Rheumatology / Original Article
Characteristics of patients with psoriatic arthritis in Korea: focusing on axial involvement
Hanna Park, Ji Hyun Lee, Seung-Ki Kwok, Ji Hyeon Ju, Wan-Uk Kim, Sung-Hwan Park, Jennifer Jooha Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):184-193. Published online December 8, 2023
Background/Aims: We aimed to clarify the clinical characteristics of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in Korean patients focusing on PsA with axial involvement.
Methods: A retrospective medical chart review was performed to identify PsA patients at a single tertiary center. Cases of AS patients with psori..
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Rheumatology / Original Article
Clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Hyemin Kim, Soyoung Lee, Ji-Won Kim, Ju-Yang Jung, Chang-Hee Suh, Hyoun-Ah Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):172-183. Published online November 30, 2023
Background/Aims: This study aimed to identify the clinical characteristics of patients with concurrent rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and suspected non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections as well as determine their prognostic factors.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 91..
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Infectious diseases / Original Article
The effects of remdesivir on mortality and the requirement for mechanical ventilation in patients with COVID-19: a systematic review stratified by disease severity
Seungeun Ryoo, Miyoung Choi, Su-Yeon Yu, Young Kyung Yoon, Kyungmin Huh, Eun-Jeong Joo
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):160-171. Published online December 28, 2023
Background/Aims: The effectiveness of remdesivir treatment in reducing mortality and the requirement for mechanical ventilation (MV) remains uncertain, as randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have produced conflicting results.
Methods: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Contro..
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Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article
Efficacy and safety of denosumab treatment for Korean patients with Stage 3b–4 chronic kidney disease and osteoporosis
Jin Taek Kim, You Mi Kim, Kyong Yeun Jung, Hoonsung Choi, So Young Lee, Hyo-Jeong Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):148-159. Published online December 22, 2023
Background/Aims: We evaluated the efficacy and safety of denosumab treatment in severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with osteoporosis. We also investigated whether the treatment affects the coronary artery calcifications.
Methods: Twenty-seven postmenopausal women with Stage 3b–4 CKD and..
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Pulmonology / Original Article
Sex differences in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease characteristics: the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2018
Moon Seong Baek, Haegwang Shin, Kang-Mo Gu, Hae In Jung, Won Young Kim, Jae-Woo Jung, Jong-Wook Shin, Sun-Young Jung, Jae-Yeol Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):137-147. Published online December 14, 2023
Background/Aims: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is less prevalent in females than males, but it affects mortality in females. There may be sex differences in the clinical characteristics of COPD.
Methods: We analyzed the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey dataset f..
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Pulmonology / Original Article
Short-acting β2-agonist prescriptions in patients with asthma: findings from the South Korean cohort of SABINA III
Kwang-Ha Yoo, Sang-Ha Kim, Sang-Heon Kim, Ji-Yong Moon, Heung-Woo Park, Yoon-Seok Chang, Maarten J.H.I Beekman
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):123-136. Published online December 7, 2023
Background/Aims: Despite short-acting β2-agonist (SABA) overuse being associated with poor asthma outcomes, data on SABA use in South Korea is scarce. Herein, we describe prescription patterns of SABA and other asthma medications in patients from the South Korean cohort of the SABA use IN Asthma (SAB..
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Cardiology / Original Article
Time to presentation and mortality outcomes among patients with diabetes and acute myocardial infarction
Min-A Shin, Seok Oh, Min Chul Kim, Doo Sun Sim, Young Joon Hong, Ju Han Kim, Youngkeun Ahn, Myung Ho Jeong
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):110-122. Published online December 11, 2023
Background/Aims: Due to limited real-world evidence on the association between time to presentation (T2P) and outcomes following acute myocardial infarction and diabetes (AMI-DM), we investigated the characteristics of patients with AMI-DM and their outcomes based on their T2P.
Methods: 4,455 patie..
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