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Deep appreciation to our reviewers in the past year
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):1-1. Published online January 1, 2024
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Gastroenterology / Editorial
Could histologic healing be a new treatment target in patients with ulcerative colitis?
Soyoung Kim, Sang Hyoung Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):2-3. Published online January 1, 2024
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Cardiology / Editorial
Now is the time to consider reducing the total ischemic time
Dong-Kie Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):4-6. Published online January 1, 2024
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Pulmonology / Review
Long term management of people with post-tuberculosis lung disease
Wan Seo, Hyung Woo Kim, Ju Sang Kim, Jinsoo Min
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):7-24. Published online January 1, 2024
Post-tuberculosis lung disease (PTLD) is emerging as a significant area of global interest. As the number of patients surviving tuberculosis (TB) increases, the subsequent long-term repercussions have drawn increased attention due to their profound clinical and socioeconomic impacts. A primary obsta..
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Pulmonology / Review
Biomarkers of the relationship of particulate matter exposure with the progression of chronic respiratory diseases
Junghyun Kim, Soo Jie Chung, Woo Jin Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):25-33. Published online January 1, 2024
A high level of particulate matter (PM) in air is correlated with the onset and development of chronic respiratory diseases. We conducted a systematic literature review, searching the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases for studies of biomarkers of the effect of PM exposure on chronic respirator..
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Hemato-oncology / Review
Diagnostic and therapeutic advances in adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the era of gene analysis and targeted immunotherapy
Jae-Ho Yoon, Seok Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):34-56. Published online January 1, 2024
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is one of the most rapidly changing hematological malignancies with advanced understanding of the genetic landscape, detection methods of minimal residual disease (MRD), and the development of immunotherapeutic agents with good clinical outcomes. The annual inciden..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Comparative study of the efficacy and safety of Abexol (suspension versus tablets) in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms
Alfredo Hierro González, Julio César Fernández Travieso, Yoandy Hernández Casas, Susana Borges González, María de los Angeles Camacho Morales, Elena Ferrer Batallie, Anaisa Roja Carralera, Yenney Reyes Nuñez, Sarahi Mendoza Castaño, Maytee Robaina García, Diana Margarita Rey Kaba
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):57-67. Published online November 30, 2023
Background/Aims: Abexol is a mixture of primary aliphatic alcohols purified from beeswax (Apis mellifera), that produces anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and gastroprotective effects, as well as it is safe and well tolerated. To investigate and compare the efficacy and safety of Abexol (suspens..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Histologic features and predicting prognosis in ulcerative colitis patients with mild endoscopic activity
Seung Yong Shin, Hee Sung Kim, Kisung Kim, Chang Won Choi, Jung Min Moon, Jeong Wook Kim, Hyun Jin Joo, Jeongkuk Seo, Muhyeon Sung, Chang Hwan Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):68-76. Published online December 13, 2023
Background/Aims: We aimed to evaluate the histologic features predictive of prognosis and correlate them with endoscopic findings in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) having complete or partial mucosal healing (MH).
Methods: We prospectively collected and reviewed data from patients with UC who..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Risk factors for anticoagulant-associated gastrointestinal hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Fuxin Ma, Shuyi Wu, Shiqi Li, Zhiwei Zeng, Jinhua Zhang
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):77-85. Published online December 8, 2023
Background/Aims: There may be many predictors of anticoagulation-related gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), but until now, systematic reviews and assessments of the certainty of the evidence have not been published. We conducted a systematic review to identify all risk factors for anticoagulant-associ..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Usefulness of nasal cavity evaluation before high-resolution esophageal manometry in high-risk patients
Hyun Jin Min, Jae Yong Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):86-94. Published online November 30, 2023
Background/Aims: A catheter is inserted through the nasal cavity during high-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM), which may cause adverse events such as pain or epistaxis. Despite these possible safety considerations, studies on this subject are very limited. We aimed to investigate the usefulness..
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Cardiology / Original Article
Sex differences in clinical characteristics and long-term outcome in patients with heart failure: data from the KorAHF registry
Hyue Mee Kim, Hack-Lyoung Kim, Myung-A Kim, Hae-Young Lee, Jin Joo Park, Dong-Ju Choi; on the behalf of the KorAHF Investigators
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):95-109. Published online December 14, 2023
Background/Aims: Sex differences in the prognosis of heart failure (HF) have yielded inconsistent results, and data from Asian populations are even rare. This study aimed to investigate sex differences in clinical characteristics and long-term prognosis among Korean patients with HF.
Methods: A tot..
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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