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Hemato-oncology
Clinical applications of mesenchymal stem cells
Nayoun Kim, Seok-Goo Cho
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):387-402. Published online July 1, 2013
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are self-renewing, multipotent progenitor cells with multilineage potential to differentiate into cell types of mesodermal origin, such as adipocytes, osteocytes, and chondrocytes. In addition, MSCs can migrate to sites of inflammation and exert potent immunosuppress..
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Infectious diseases
Vaccines against Coccidioides
Hee Jung Yoon, Karl V. Clemons
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):403-407. Published online July 1, 2013
Vaccines against fungal diseases are gaining attention because of their growing impact on modern medicine. Development of these vaccines should incorporate immunological tools that integrate with or replace chemotherapy to minimize antibiotic use and consequent resistance. In this review, we eval..
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Editorials |
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Cyclophosphamide dose: how much is needed to win the war against paraquat poisoning?
In O Sun, Kwang Young Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):410-412. Published online July 1, 2013
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Original Articles |
Gastroenterology
Recent trends in hepatitis B virus infection in the general Korean population
Hyuck Kim, A Ri Shin, Hoe Hoon Chung, Min Kyoung Kim, Ji Sung Lee, Jae-Jun Shim, Byung-Ho Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):413-419. Published online July 1, 2013
Background/AimsHepatitis B virus (HBV) is the major cause of chronic liver disease in Korea, but viral prevalence has decreased because of hepatitis B vaccination programs. In this study, we investigated longitudinal changes in HBV in fection in the general Korean population.<..
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Nephrology
The dose of cyclophosphamide for treating paraquat-induced rat lung injury
Jae-Sung Choi, Sung-Shick Jou, Mee-Hye Oh, Young-Hee Kim, Min-Ju Park, Hyo-Wook Gil, Ho-Yeon Song, Sae-Yong Hong
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):420-427. Published online July 1, 2013
Background/AimsCyclophosphamide (CP) is a promising treatment for severe cases of paraquat (PQ) poisoning. We investigated the effective dose of CP for mitigating PQ-induced lung injury. MethodsAdult male Sprague-Dawley rats were allocated into ..
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Gastroenterology
Factors influencing hepatocellular carcinoma prognosis after hepatectomy: a single-center experience
Sung Keun Park, Young Kul Jung, Dong Hae Chung, Keon Kuk Kim, Yeon Ho Park, Jung Nam Lee, Oh Sang Kwon, Yun Soo Kim, Duck Joo Choi, Ju Hyun Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):428-438. Published online July 1, 2013
Background/AimsRecurrence after hepatic resection is one of the most important factors impacting the prognosis and survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We identified prognostic factors affecting overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) in pati..
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Effects of D-002, a mixture of high molecular weight beeswax alcohols, on patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
José Illnait, Iván Rodríguez, Sarahí Mendoza, Yolanda Fernández, Rosa Mas, Mirtha Miranda, Jesús Piñera, Julio César Fernández, Meilis Mesa, Lilia Fernández, Daisy Carbajal, Rafael Gámez
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):439-448. Published online July 1, 2013
Background/AimsNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is intimately related to insulin resistance and ranges from a benign course to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. NAFLD management mainly involves dietary modification and weight loss. Although no fully successful pharmacologi..
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Pulmonology
The start of chemotherapy until the end of radiotherapy in patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer
Kyoung Ju Lee, Eun Joo Lee, Gyu Young Hur, Sang Yeub Lee, Je Hyeong Kim, Chol Shin, Jae Jeong Shim, Kwang Ho In, Kyung Ho Kang, Se Hwa Yoo, Sung Yong Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):449-455. Published online July 1, 2013
Background/AimsChemotherapy combined with radiation therapy is the standard treatment for limited stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC). Although numerous studies indicate that the overall duration of chemoradiotherapy is the most relevant predictor of outcome, the optimal ch..
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Endocrinology-metabolism
Adipokines, insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 levels, and insulin sensitivity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hyejin Lee, Jee-Young Oh, Yeon-Ah Sung
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):456-463. Published online July 1, 2013
Background/AimsMany women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) exhibit insulin resistance. Adipose tissue plays an important role in insulin resistance, and adipokines including tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and adiponectin are altered in PCOS. Insulin-like growth factor bin..
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Nephrology
Accelerated progression of arterial stiffness in dialysis patients compared with the general population
Petar Avramovski, Pavlina Janakievska, Kosta Sotiroski, Aleksandar Sikole
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):464-474. Published online July 1, 2013
Background/AimsThe aim of this study was to compare the progression of aortic stiffness in chronic hemodialysis patients (CHP) with that of general population patients (GPP) over a 36-month period and to evaluate the determinants of this progression. Method..
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Case Reports |
Malakoplakia in a healthy young female patient
Kyung Hee Hyun, Hyun Deok Shin, Dong Hoon Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):475-480. Published online July 1, 2013
Malakoplakia is a rare granulomatous disease that occurs commonly in the urinary tract and secondarily in the gastrointestinal tract. Most reported cases of malakoplakia are associated with immunosuppressive diseases or chronic prolonged illness. Here, we report a rare case of malakoplakia in a y..
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Successful coronary stent retrieval from the ascending aorta using a gooseneck snare kit
Ji-Hun Jang, Seong-Ill Woo, Dong-Hyeok Yang, Sang-Don Park, Dae-Hyeok Kim, Sung-Hee Shin
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):481-485. Published online July 1, 2013
Coronary stent dislodgement is a rare complication of percutaneous coronary intervention. We report a case of stent dislodgement in the ascending thoracic aorta. The stent was mechanically distorted in the left circumflex artery (LCX) while being delivered to the proximal LCX lesion. The balloon ..
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A case of fulminant community-acquired Acinetobacter baumannii pneumonia in Korea
Yoon Jung Oh, Sung Heon Song, Seung Hee Baik, Hak Hyun Lee, In Mee Han, Dong Hyun Oh
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):486-490. Published online July 1, 2013
Acinetobacter baumannii (AB) is a common pathogen found in patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia all over the world. Community-acquired AB pneumonia, however, is very rare and has seldom been reported in Asia-Pacific countries. Community-acquired AB pneumonia has a fulminant ..
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Takayasu arteritis associated with ulcerative colitis and optic neuritis: first case in Korea
Jung Yoon Pyo, Jin Su Park, Chang Ho Song, Sang Won Lee, Yong Beom Park, Soo Kon Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):491-496. Published online July 1, 2013
Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a chronic vasculitis that affects the aortic arch and its primary branches. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease of unknown etiology. Patients diagnosed with both TA and UC have rarely been reported. The pathogenesis of TA and UC is uncertain, but ce..
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Letters to the editor |
Cytomegalovirus esophagitis presents as chest pain in a renal transplant recipient
Young Bin Joo, Hong Soon Jung, Myong Ki Baeg, Wook Hyun Lee, Hwa Jeong Lee, Chul Woo Yang
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):497-499. Published online July 1, 2013
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Positron emission tomography detection of synchronous colon cancer in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Jeong Eun Lee, Sang Mook Bae, Moon Sung Kim, Woo Hyeon Kim, Kyung Jin Yun, Min jung Cho, Seok-Goo Cho
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):500-503. Published online July 1, 2013
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What caused hemolytic anemia and colicky abdominal pain? Lead!
Se Heon Chang, Seon Bin Yoon, Jae Woong Lee, Duk Joo Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):504-506. Published online July 1, 2013
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Images of interest |
A solitary necrotic nodule of the liver
Dong Hyun Kim, Jae-Jun Shim, Byung-Ho Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):510-511. Published online July 1, 2013
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Rheumatoid pannus compressing the medulla oblongata
Kemal Erol, Sinan Bağçacı, Adem Küçük, İlknur Albayrak
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):512-512. Published online July 1, 2013
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Erratum |
Erratum: Serum bilirubin as a prognostic marker in patients with acute decompensated heart failure
Jayakrishna Chintanaboina, Matthew S. Haner, Arjinder Sethi, Nimesh Patel, Walid Tanyous, Alexander Lalos, Samir Pancholy
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(4):513-513. Published online July 1, 2013
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