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Musculoskeletal complications in patients with diabetes mellitus
Jong Han Choi, Hae-Rim Kim, Kee-Ho Song
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1099-1110. Published online October 27, 2022
Musculoskeletal conditions are common in patients with diabetes. Several musculoskeletal disorders are viewed as chronic complications of diabetes because epidemiological studies have revealed high correlations between such complications and diabetes, but the pathophysiological links with diabetes r..
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Minimizing radiation exposure in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a review for medical personnel
Chi Hyuk Oh, Byoung Kwan Son
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1111-1119. Published online October 11, 2022
Fluoroscopy is used frequently during endoscopic procedures, such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). However, exposure to radiation is an important health concern, primarily because of the potential increase in the lifetime risk of malignancy. This consideration is important f..
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Korean Society of Nephrology 2022 recommendations on controversial issues in diagnosis and management of hyponatremia
Yeonhee Lee, Kyung Don Yoo, Seon Ha Baek, Yang Gyun Kim, Hyo Jin Kim, Ji Young Ryu, Jin Hyuk Paek, Sang Heon Suh, Se Won Oh, Jeonghwan Lee, Jong Hyun Jhee, Jin-Soon Suh, Eun Mi Yang, Young Ho Park, Yae Lim Kim, Miyoung Choi, Kook-Hwan Oh, Sejoong Kim; on behalf of the Hyponatremia Guideline Development Group
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1120-1137. Published online October 17, 2022
The Korean Society for Electrolyte and Blood Pressure Research, in collaboration with the Korean Society of Nephrology, has published a clinical practice guideline (CPG) document for hyponatremia treatment. The document is based on an extensive evidence-based review of the diagnosis, evaluation, and..
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Seeking a better risk-prediction model for upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Sun Gyo Lim
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1138-1139. Published online November 1, 2022
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Gastroenterology
Oral beclomethasone dipropionate as an add-on therapy and response prediction in Korean patients with ulcerative colitis
Kyuwon Kim, Hee Seung Hong, Kyunghwan Oh, Jae Yong Lee, Seung Wook Hong, Jin Hwa Park, Sung Wook Hwang, Dong-Hoon Yang, Jeong-Sik Byeon, Seung-Jae Myung, Suk-Kyun Yang, Byong Duk Ye, Sang Hyoung Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1140-1152. Published online June 22, 2022
Background/Aims: We aimed to investigate the oral beclomethasone dipropionate’s (BDP) efficacy as an add-on therapy and to clarify the predictive factor for response to oral BDP in Korean ulcerative colitis (UC) patients.
Methods: Patients with a stable concomitant drug regimen with exposure to or..
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The effect of rebamipide on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced gastro-enteropathy: a multi-center, randomized pilot study
Dong Jun Oh, Hyuk Yoon, Hyun Soo Kim, Yoon Jin Choi, Cheol Min Shin, Young Soo Park, Nayoung Kim, Dong Ho Lee, You-Jung Ha, Eun Ha Kang, Yun Jong Lee, Nayoung Kim, Ki-Jeoung Kim, Fei Liu
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1153-1166. Published online November 1, 2022
Background/Aims: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly-used medications, and ailments such as arthritis or heart disease, require long-term use of these drugs, which can induce gastroenteropathy with bleeding and ulcers. This study investigated the associations between efficacy..
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Real-life experience of ledipasvir and sofosbuvir for HCV infected Korean patients: a multicenter cohort study
Soon Kyu Lee, Sung Won Lee, Hae Lim Lee, Hee Yeon Kim, Chang Wook Kim, Do Seon Song, U Im Chang, Jin Mo Yang, Sun Hong Yoo, Jung Hyun Kwon, Soon Woo Nam, Seok-Hwan Kim, Myeong Jun Song, Jaejun Lee, Hyun Yang, Si Hyun Bae, Ji Won Han, Heechul Nam, Pil Soo Sung, Jeong Won Jang, Jong Young Choi, Seung Kew Yoon
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1167-1175. Published online May 27, 2022
Background/Aims: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF) therapy in hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected Korean patients in a real clinical setting.
Methods: A total of 273 patients who received LDV/SOF therapy between May 2016 and February 2021 were consecutively enrolle..
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Clinical outcomes of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding according to the risk indicated by Glasgow-Blatchford risk score-computed tomography score in the emergency room
Hyun Ae Lee, Hye-Kyung Jung, Tae Oh Kim, Ju-Ran Byeon, Eui-Sun Jeong, Hyun-Ji Cho, Chung Hyun Tae, Chang Mo Moon, Seong-Eun Kim, Ki-Nam Shim, Sung-Ae Jung
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1176-1185. Published online November 1, 2022
Background/Aims: Acute upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleeding is a significant emergency situation with a mortality rate of 2% to 10%. Therefore, initial risk stratification is important for proper management. We aimed to evaluate the role of contrast-enhanced multidetector computed tomography (MDCT)..
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Pulmonology
Neuromuscular blocking agents and opioids are major risk factors for developing pressure injuries in patients in the intensive care unit
Su Yeon Lee, Dong Kyu Oh, Sang-Bum Hong, Chae-Man Lim, Jin Won Huh
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1186-1194. Published online September 21, 2022
Background/Aims: Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) are at high risk for developing pressure injuries, which can cause severe complications and even increase the mortality risk. Therefore, prevention of pressure injuries is most important. In this study, we investigated the risk factors of pr..
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The efficacy and safety of DW1601 in patients with acute bronchitis: a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, phase III clinical trial
Young Seok Lee, Seong Yong Lim, Kyung Hoon Min, Do Jin Kim, Kwang Ha Yoo, Tae-Bum Kim, Hak-Ryul Kim, Jae Jeong Shim
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1195-1204. Published online September 26, 2022
Background/Aims: DW1601, an oral fixed dose combination syrup composed of DW16011 and Pelargonium sidoides, was developed to enhance the symptom relief effect in patients with acute bronchitis. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of DW1601 compared to DW16011 or P. sidoides for treatm..
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Hemato-oncology
Association between serum ferritin levels and colorectal cancer risk in Korea
Hyunho Kim, Kyungdo Han, Seung-Hyun Ko, Ho Jung An
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1205-1215. Published online October 25, 2022
Background/Aims: The concentration of serum ferritin, a storage form of iron, may be associated with carcinogenesis in various cancers. There are only limited studies on the relationship between serum ferritin levels and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, especially in the Asian population. This study ai..
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Capecitabine and temozolomide for metastatic intermediate to high-grade pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm: a single center experience
Sathathone Douangprachanh, Hyun Jin Joo, Hyeong Min Park, Nayoung Han, Hye Young Jang, Young Hwan Koh, Tae Hyun Kim, Sung-Sik Han, Sang-Jae Park, Woo Jin Lee, Sang Myung Woo, Jung Won Chun
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1216-1222. Published online November 1, 2022
Background/Aims: The combination of capecitabine and temozolomide (CAPTEM) is one of the treatment options for metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (pNENs). This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of CAPTEM in patients with metastatic intermediate to high-grade pancreatic neuroendocrine t..
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Infectious diseases
Public interest in the digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and perception of its future impact
Joo-Young Park, Kangsun Lee, Doo Ryeon Chung
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1223-1233. Published online September 26, 2022
Background/Aims: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has accelerated digital transformation (DT). We investigated the trend of the public interest in technologies regarding the DT and Koreans’ experiences and their perceptions of the future impact of these technologies.
Methods: Using Google Tr..
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Comparison of the rapidity of SARS-CoV-2 immune responses between primary and booster vaccination for COVID-19
Ji Yeun Kim, Ji-Soo Kwon, Hye Hee Cha, So Yun Lim, Seongman Bae, Sung-Han Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1234-1240. Published online October 11, 2022
Background/Aims: The rapidity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific memory B or T cell response in vaccinated individuals is important for our understanding of immunopathogenesis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We therefore compared the timing of adequate ..
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Rheumatology
Clinical impact of proteinase 3-antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody positivity in eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Sung Soo Ahn, Jason Jungsik Song, Yong-Beom Park, Sang-Won Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1241-1249. Published online December 13, 2021
Background/Aims: This study investigated the clinical implication of proteinase 3 (PR3)-antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) in Korean patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA).
Methods: Among the 242 patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis identified from the hospit..
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Burden of comorbidities and medication use in childbearing women with rheumatic diseases: a nationwide population-based study
Min Kyung Chung, Chan Hee Lee, Jin Su Park, Hyunsun Lim, Jisoo Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1250-1259. Published online July 9, 2021
Background/Aims: We aimed to estimate the prevalence of comorbidities and medication use in Korean women with rheumatic diseases (RDs) during their childbearing years.
Methods: We included women aged 20 to 44 years with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and..
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Gastric composite hemangioendothelioma, manifesting iron-deficiency anemia and endoscopically mimicking EGC type I
Dong-Seok Han, Dong-Won Ahn, Ji Ae Lee, Myong Seok Lee, Mee Soo Chang
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1260-1261. Published online May 4, 2022
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Gastric inflammatory change due to infected pancreatic pseudocyst mimicking malignant gastroepithelial tumor
Byung-Soo Park, Su Jin Kim, Jae Hun Chung, Tae Un Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1262-1264. Published online July 27, 2022
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Cerebral venous thrombosis: MRI for cerebral infarctions that cannot be diagnosed without doubt
Hiroshi Hori, Takahiko Fukuchi, Hitoshi Sugawara
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1265-1266. Published online May 6, 2022
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Analysis of thromboembolic events in head and neck cancer patients who underwent concurrent chemoradiotherapy with cisplatin
Hundo Cho, Jin-Hyuk Choi, Seok Yun Kang, Hyun Woo Lee, Yong Won Choi, Tae-Hwan Kim, Mi Sun Ahn, Chul-Ho Kim, Yoo Seob Shin, Jeon Yeob Jang, Young-Taek Oh, Jaesung Heo, Seung Soo Sheen
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1269 Published online November 1, 2022
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