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Effective control of a severely progressive recurrent respiratory papillomatosis with repetitive cryotherapy
Jae Seok Jeong, Jee Hee Lee, Jun Hyung Park, Yeong Hun Choe, Yong Chul Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):1023-1024. Published online October 22, 2024
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Systemic venous air embolism after percutaneous lung biopsy
Min Kyung Jung, Shin Young Kim, Jeong Min Ko
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):1021-1022. Published online August 13, 2024
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Geriatrics
A link between systemic low-grade inflammation and frailty in older adults: clinical evidence from a nationwide population-based study
Min-gu Kang, Hee-Won Jung, Beom-Jun Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):1011-1020. Published online July 23, 2024
Background/Aims: Despite the possible role of systemic low-grade inflammation on frailty, the majority of previous studies have focused solely on the phenotypic frailty with limited participant numbers, thereby weakening the evidence supporting the notion that circulating C-reactive protein (CRP) co..
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Rheumatology
Association between oral health and hyperuricemia in Korean adults: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016–2019
Junyong Park, Minkook Son, Sung Won Lee, Won Tae Chung, Sang Yeob Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):1001-1010. Published online October 22, 2024
Background/Aims: Hyperuricemia plays an essential role in the gout. Despite the clinical significance of hyperuricemia, a direct relationship between oral health and hyperuricemia has not been established. We aim to investigate the association between oral health and hyperuricemia.
Methods: We sele..
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Assessment of small fiber neuropathy and distal sensory neuropathy in female patients with fibromyalgia
Hong Ki Min, Sun Im, Geun-Young Park, Su-Jin Moon
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):989-1000. Published online October 29, 2024
Background/Aims: We investigated sudomotor dysfunction, small fiber neuropathy (SFN), and their clinical significance in female fibromyalgia patients.
Methods: Fibromyalgia patients and healthy controls (HCs) were recruited. Clinical and laboratory data were measured. Electrochemical skin conductan..
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Infectious diseases
Adverse drug reactions following treatment of latent tuberculosis infection: a linked national tuberculosis surveillance with claims database
Yu-Seon Jung, Sun-Young Jung, Jae-Eun Lee, Kyungeun Lee, Jae Chol Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):979-988. Published online October 22, 2024
Background/Aims: Few real-world studies explored factors associated with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) treatment-related adverse drug reactions (ADRs). This study evaluate ADRs that lead to the discontinuation of LTBI treatment and identify the associated factors, including age groups and dru..
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Nephrology
Kidney replacement therapy trends in end-stage kidney disease patients in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ah-Young Kim, Min-Jeong Lee, Heejung Choi, Hankil Lee, Inwhee Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):967-978. Published online October 24, 2024
Background/Aims: The corona virus disease 2019 posed a major risk for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) cases. Our study aimed to assess changes in kidney replacement therapy (KRT) trends and healthcare access for these patients during the pandemic.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed nationwide dat..
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Pulmonology
Short-term and long-term outcomes of critically ill patients with solid malignancy: a retrospective cohort study
Su Yeon Lee, Jin Won Huh, Sang-Bum Hong, Chae-Man Lim, Jee Hwan Ahn
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):957-966. Published online October 22, 2024
Background/Aims: With the global increase in patients with solid malignancies, it is helpful to understand the outcomes of intensive care unit (ICU) admission for these patients. This study evaluated the risk factors for ICU mortality and the shortand long-term outcomes in patients with solid malign..
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Cardiology
Impact of discharge checklist on guideline-directed medical therapy and mid-term prognosis in heart failure
Won-Seok Lee, Kyu-Sun Lee, Helsi Rismiati, Hae-Young Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):945-956. Published online October 24, 2024
Background/Aims: Despite the proven benefit of the guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), it remains underutilized in patients hospitalized with acute heart failure (HF). We aimed to evaluate the impact of the discharge checklist on GDMT installation and the prognosis of HF patients.
Methods: T..
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Gastroenterology
Evolving epidemiology of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in South Korea: incidence, prevalence, progression, and healthcare implications from 2010 to 2022
Jae Woo Park, Jeong-Ju Yoo, Dong Hyeon Lee, Young Chang, Hoongil Jo, Young Youn Cho, Sangheun Lee, Log Young Kim, Jae Young Jang; the Korean Association for the Study of the Liver
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):931-944. Published online October 24, 2024
Background/Aims: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now the most common chronic liver worldwide, has become a significant public health concern. This study aims to analyze the evolving epidemiology of NAFLD in South Korea.
Methods: We utilized claim data from the Korean National Health Insu..
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The role of PD-1/PD-L1 pathway in ulcerative colitis and changes following tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells treatment
Eun Mi Song, Yang Hee Joo, Sung-Ae Jung, Ju-Ran Byeon, A-Reum Choe, Yehyun Park, Chung Hyun Tae, Chang Mo Moon, Seong-Eun Kim, Hye-Kyung Jung, Ki-Nam Shim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):917-930. Published online November 1, 2024
Background/Aims: The programmed death 1 (PD-1)/programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) pathway has not been fully evaluated in inflammatory bowel disease. We evaluated PD-1/PD-L1 levels in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and their significance in tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs) treatme..
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Tight junction protein changes in irritable bowel syndrome: the relation of age and disease severity
Sang Un Kim, Ji A Choi, Man-Hoon Han, Jin Young Choi, Ji Hye Park, Moon Sik Kim, Yong Hwan Kwon
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):906-916. Published online November 1, 2024
Background/Aims: The etiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is associated with intestinal mucosal barrier damage. However, changes in the tight junction (TJ) proteins in IBS have not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to evaluate TJ protein changes in IBS patients and the relationship betwe..
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Steps to understanding diabetes kidney disease: a focus on metabolomics
Hyo Jin Kim, Sang Heon Song
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):898-905. Published online October 22, 2024
Diabetic nephropathy (DN), a leading cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), poses global health challenges given its increasing prevalence. DN increases the risk of mortality and cardiovascular events. Early identification and appropriate DN management are crucial. Howe..
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Machine learning approaches toward an understanding of acute kidney injury: current trends and future directions
Inyong Jeong, Nam-Jun Cho, Se-Jin Ahn, Hwamin Lee, Hyo-Wook Gil
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):882-897. Published online October 29, 2024
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a significant health challenge associated with adverse patient outcomes and substantial economic burdens. Many authors have sought to prevent and predict AKI. Here, we comprehensively review recent advances in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict AKI, and t..
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Kidney transplantation in the elderly
Byung Hwa Park, Song Yi Kil, Ye Na Kim, Ho Sik Shin, Yeonsoon Jung, Hark Rim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):875-881. Published online October 24, 2024
Interest in kidney transplant studies in the elderly population is increasing as more research has been conducted on the immune system. With this review, we hope to encourage the need for research on kidney transplantation in the elderly.
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Impact of COVID-19 on end-stage kidney disease incidence and clinical practice
Hayne Cho Park, Young-Ki Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):872-874. Published online November 1, 2024
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A case of esophagogastric junctional outlet obstruction caused by thoracic aortic aneurysm
Jin Ook Jang, Tae Un Kim, Hwaseong Ryu, Byung-Soo Park, Su Jin Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(5):867-868. Published online May 22, 2024
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Acute pancreatitis by huge gastric phytobezoar
Dong-Ge Han, Yi-Xue Zhou, Wei Liu
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(5):865-866. Published online May 27, 2024
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Rheumatology
Effect of abatacept versus conventional synthetic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs on rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease
Kyung-Ann Lee, Bo Young Kim, Sung Soo Kim, Yun Hong Cheon, Sang-Il Lee, Sang-Hyon Kim, Jae Hyun Jung, Geun-Tae Kim, Jin-Wuk Hur, Myeung-Su Lee, Yun Sung Kim, Seung-Jae Hong, Suyeon Park, Hyun-Sook Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(5):855-864. Published online August 30, 2024
Background/Aims: To compare the effects of abatacept and conventional synthetic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) on the progression and development of rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD).
Methods: This multi-center retrospective study included RA pati..
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