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Non-gastric Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma in Korea: Clinical Features, Treatment, and Prognostic Factors
Sung Yong Oh, Cheolwon Suh
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):227-236. Published online August 31, 2010
Marginal zone B-cell lymphoma (MZL) is the second most common subtype of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in Korea (17.3%). Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) can develop in almost any organ as a result of exposure to a persistent stimulus, such as chronic infection or certain autoimmune processes. U..
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The Effect of Parental Transmission of Diabetes on the Development of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Jeong-Ah Shin, Kun-Ho Yoon
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):237-238. Published online August 31, 2010
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The Ballooning Time in Endoscopic Papillary Balloon Dilation for the Treatment of Bile Duct Stones
Byoung Wook Bang, Seok Jeong, Don Haeng Lee, Jung Il Lee, Jin-Woo Lee, Kye Sook Kwon, Hyung Gil Kim, Yong Woon Shin, Young Soo Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):239-245. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsEndoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD) is a safe and effective method for the treatment of choledocholithiasis, but previous studies have rarely reported the appropriate ballooning time (BT). We prospectively evaluated the safety and efficacy of EPBD accor..
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Left Ventricular Dyssynchrony in Patients Showing Diastolic Dysfunction without Overt Symptoms of Heart Failure
Jae Hoon Kim, Hee Sang Jang, Byung Seok Bae, Seung Min Shin, Ki Ju Kim, Jung Gil Park, Hyun Jae Kang, Bong Ryeol Lee, Byung Chun Jung
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):246-252. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsFew studies have assessed left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony in cases of diastolic dysfunction that do not include overt symptoms of heart failure. We hypothesized that systolic or diastolic dyssynchrony involves unique features with respect to the degree of dia..
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Combination of Uric Acid and NT-ProBNP: A More Useful Prognostic Marker for Short-Term Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Acute Heart Failure
Hyoung-Seob Park, Hyungseop Kim, Ji-Hyun Sohn, Hong-Won Shin, Yun-Kyeong Cho, Hyuck-Jun Yoon, Chang-Wook Nam, Seung-Ho Hur, Yoon-Nyun Kim, Kwon-Bae Kim, Hee-Joon Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):253-259. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsIn patients with heart failure (HF), N-terminal prohormone brain natriuretic peptide (NT-ProBNP) is a standard prognostic indicator. In addition, uric acid (UA) was recently established as a prognostic marker for poor outcome in chronic HF. The aim of this stud..
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Usefulness of Peak Systolic Strain Measurement by Automated Function Imaging in the Prediction of Coronary Perfusion in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
Jung Sun Cho, Kye Hun Kim, Woo Seok Lee, Hyun Ju Yoon, Nam Sik Yoon, Young Joon Hong, Hyung Wook Park, Ju Han Kim, Youngkeun Ahn, Myung Ho Jeong, Jeong Gwan Cho, Jong Chun Park, Jung Chaee Kang
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):260-268. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsThe usefulness of global longitudinal peak systolic strain (GLPSS) measurement by automated function imaging (AFI) in the prediction of perfusion status of infarct-related artery (IRA) before percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was evaluated.
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Familial Clustering of Type 2 Diabetes in Korean Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Sang Youl Rhee, Joo Young Kim, Jeong-Taek Woo, Young Seol Kim, Sung-Hoon Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):269-272. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsThis study was conducted to examine the relationship between family history of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Korean women. MethodsWe performed a 100-g oral glucose tolerance t..
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The Effect of Early Insulin Therapy on Pancreatic β-Cell Function and Long-Term Glycemic Control in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Suk Chon, Seungjoon Oh, Sung Woon Kim, Jin-Woo Kim, Young Seol Kim, Jeong-taek Woo
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):273-281. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsBased on the results of well designed clinical studies, intensive insulin therapy has been established to improve glycemic control in newly diagnosed diabetes. However, discrepancies exist between the findings of clinical trials and experiences in general pract..
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Effect of Glutathione Administration on Serum Levels of Reactive Oxygen Metabolites in Patients with Paraquat Intoxication: A Pilot Study
Jung-Hoon Kim, Hyo-Wook Gil, Jong-Oh Yang, Eun-Young Lee, Sae-Yong Hong
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):282-287. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsBased on preliminary in vitro data from a previous study, we proposed that 50 mg/kg glutathione (GSH) would be adequate for suppressing reactive oxygen species in patients with acute paraquat (PQ) intoxication. Methods</titl.. </div>
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<sec><title>Background/AimsKidney transplantations at our center rely mainly on living donors. The purpose of this study was to suggest future donor supply directions by reviewing changing trends in donor type. MethodsDuring the past 40 years, 1,690 kidney ..
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Pemetrexed versus Gefitinib versus Erlotinib in Previously Treated Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Junshik Hong, Sun Young Kyung, Sang Pyo Lee, Jeong Woong Park, Sung Hwan Jung, Jae-Ik Lee, Se Hoon Park, Sun Jin Sym, Jinny Park, Eun Kyung Cho, Dong Bok Shin, Jae Hoon Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):294-300. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsThe efficacy and safety of pemetrexed, gefitinib, and erlotinib administration in previously treated patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were compared. MethodsThe study patients met the following criteria: histologica..
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Modified Number of Extranodal Involved Sites as a Prognosticator in R-CHOP-Treated Patients with Disseminated Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Changhoon Yoo, Shin Kim, Byeong Seok Sohn, Jeong-Eun Kim, Dok Hyun Yoon, Jooryung Huh, Dae Ho Lee, Sang-We Kim, Jung-Shin Lee, Cheolwon Suh
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):301-308. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsRituximab plus cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone chemotherapy (R-CHOP) has improved survival in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and weakened the prognostic power of the international prognostic index (IPI). We evaluat..
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Airway Responsiveness to Inhaled Aspirin is Influenced by Airway Hyperresponsiveness in Asthmatic Patients
Sungsoo Kim, Inseon S. Choi, Yeon-Joo Kim, Chang-Seong Kim, Eui-Ryoung Han, Dong-Jin Park, Dae-Eun Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):309-316. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsMany patients with aspirin-induced asthma have severe methacholine airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), suggesting a relationship between aspirin and methacholine in airway response. This study was performed to determine whether methacholine AHR affects the respons..
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Induction of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor in ConA-Stimulated Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts through the P38 MAP Kinase-Dependent Signaling Pathway
Hae-Rim Kim, Mi-Kyung Park, Mi-La Cho, Kyoung-Woon Kim, Hye-Joa Oh, Jin-Sil Park, Yang-Mi Heo, Sang-Heon Lee, Ho-Youn Kim, Sung-Hwan Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):317-326. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsThis study was undertaken to identify the intracellular signaling pathway involved in induction of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in human rheumatoid arthritis (RA) synovial fibroblasts. MethodsHuman RA synovial fibr..
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A Case of Type B Dissecting Aneurysm Involving Right Sided Aorta with Kommerell's Diverticulum
So Yeon Kim, Young Soo Lee, Kyung Ryun Bae, Jin Bae Lee, Sub Lee, Oh Choon Kwon
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):327-330. Published online August 31, 2010
A right-sided aortic arch (RAA) is a rare congenital anomaly, and Stanford type B dissection aneurysms involving this anomaly is also uncommon. Surgical approaches to dealing with an RAA are complicated by the unusual anatomical features of the condition. Here we report the case of a 47-year-old ..
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Primary Pulmonary Biphasic Synovial Sarcoma Confirmed by Molecular Detection of a SYT-SSX2 Fusion Gene: Report of 1 Case
Jae Seok Park, Bo Ram Min, Soon Hyo Park, Kun Young Kwon, Dong-Yoon Keum, Won-Il Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):331-336. Published online August 31, 2010
We experienced a case of primary pulmonary biphasic synovial sarcoma, which was confirmed by immunohistochemistry and molecular testing of SYT-SSX2 fusion transcripts. The patient was a 61-year-old man who presented with a well-defined mass in the left upper lung field on chest radiography. Left ..
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High-Dose Fentanyl Patch for Cancer Pain of a Patient with Cholangiocarcinoma
Jung Han Kim, Mi Kim, Chong Won Sung, Hyeoung Su Kim, Hyun Joo Jang, Young Chul Shin, Joo Young Jung
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):337-340. Published online August 31, 2010
We describe here a patient who obtained a good analgesic effect with high-dose fentanyl patches for controlling cancer pain. A 52-year-old man was referred to our hospital because of severe cancer pain that was 7/10 on a numeric rating scale (NRS). He had been diagnosed with locally advanced cho..
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A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Malignant Hypertension with Hypertensive Retinopathy
Jung-Yoon Choe, Sung-Hoon Park, Ji-Young Kim, Hyun-Young Jung, Seong-Kyu Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):341-344. Published online August 31, 2010
The variability of cardiovascular abnormalities is one of the characteristics of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Among the cardiovascular manifestations, hypertension is reported in 14% to 58.1% of patients in diverse ethnic populations, and remains a clinically important issue due to its clo..
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