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Gastroenterology
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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Evaluation and management of hypernatremia in adults: clinical perspectives
Giae Yun, Seon Ha Baek, Sejoong Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2023;38(3):290-302. Published online December 29, 2022
Hypernatremia is an occasionally encountered electrolyte disorder, which may lead to fatal consequences under improper management. Hypernatremia is a disorder of the homeostatic status regarding body water and sodium contents. This imbalance is the basis for the diagnostic approach to hypernatremia...
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Is there sufficient evidence to justify changes in dietary habits in heart failure patients? A systematic review
Alejandra García-García, Luis A. Alvarez-Sala-Walther, Hae-Young Lee, Cristina Sierra, Domingo Pascual-Figal, Miguel Camafort
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(1):37-47. Published online September 6, 2021
The incidence and prevalence of heart failure (HF) is increasing worldwide, leading to high morbidity and mortality. The global management of HF involves lifestyle changes in addition to pharmacological treatments. Changes include exercise and dietary recommendations, mainly salt and fluid restricti..
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Nephrology
Effect of urinary angiotensinogen and high-salt diet on blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease: results from the Korean Cohort Study for Outcome in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (KNOW-CKD)
Ha Yeon Kim, Hong Sang Choi, Chang Seong Kim, Eun Hui Bae, Seong Kwon Ma, Su-Ah Sung, Seung Hyeok Han, Kook-Hwan Oh, Curie Ahn, Soo Wan Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(3):659-667. Published online October 8, 2020
Background/Aims: This study aimed to investigate whether urinary angiotensinogen (UAGT) excretion was associated with elevated blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and to evaluate the relationship among blood pressure, intra-renal renin-angiotensin system (RAS) activity, and ..
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Endocrinology-metabolism
Association between urinary sodium levels and iodine status in Korea
Jonghwa Ahn, Jang Ho Lee, Jiwoo Lee, Ji Yeon Baek, Eyun Song, Hye-Seon Oh, Mijin Kim, Suyeon Park, Min Ji Jeon, Tae Yong Kim, Won Bae Kim, Young Kee Shong, Won Gu Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(2):392-399. Published online May 18, 2018
Background/Aims: To evaluate the association between the urinary sodium concentration and iodine status in different age groups in Korea.
Methods: This nationwide, population-based, cross-sectional study used data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (VI 2-3, 2014 to 20..
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Nephrology
New therapeutic agents in diabetic nephropathy
Yaeni Kim, Cheol Whee Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2017;32(1):11-25. Published online January 1, 2017
Studies investigating diabetic nephropathy (DN) have mostly focused on interpreting the pathologic molecular mechanisms of DN, which may provide valuable tools for early diagnosis and prevention of disease onset and progression. Currently, there are few therapeutic drugs for DN, which mainly consist..
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Acute Kidney Injury due to Sodium Bromate Intoxication: A Report of Two Cases
Dong Hwan Ryu, Kyung Ae Jang, Seok Min Kim, Jong Won Park, Jun Young Do, Kyung Woo Yoon
Korean J Intern Med. 2011;26(4):463-465. Published online November 28, 2011
Sodium bromate is a strong oxidant used as a neutralizing solution in hair permanents, as well as an auxiliary agent in printing and dyeing. Accidental or deliberate ingestion of bromate solution has rarely been reported in Korea. The clinical manifestations of bromate intoxication are vomiting, ..
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