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March 25, 2025


Effect of tegoprazan on temporal variability of platelet reactivity in patients treated with clopidogrel after coronary stenting
Oh-Hyun Lee, Ji Woong Roh, Yongcheol Kim, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):759-766.

1. We demonstrated that clopidogrel reactivity over time after PCI were similar between the tegoprazan and the PPI groups. 2. The incidence of high on-treatment platelet reactivity over time was also...

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July 17, 2025


Predicted pro-inflammatory high-sensitivity C-reactive protein score and inflammatory bowel disease: a cross-sectional study
Dong Hyun Kim, Akinkunmi Paul Okekunle, Jioh Kang, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):734-746.

1. Higher predicted pro-inflammatory hs-CRP scores were associated with a higher prevalence of IBD, especially UC, but not CD. 2. The predicted pro-inflammatory hs-CRP scores also demonstrated distinct patterns in discriminating...

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July 25, 2025


Association of kidney function and proteinuria with lower-extremity dysfunction in older Korean adults: a cross-sectional study
Bongjo Kim, Eun-Bin Lim, Young Sang Lyu, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):823-834.

1. A U-shaped relationship exists between renal function and lower-extremity dysfunction, with both low and elevated eGFR levels linked to increased impairment risk. 2. Proteinuria is independently associated with a higher...

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August 26, 2025


Automatic quantitative analysis of atherosclerotic aortic plaques in patients with embolic cerebral infarction using deep learning
Hye Jin Bang, Jae-Hyeong Park, Sun Geu Chae, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):767-779.

1. A U-net-based automated segmentation model was used to estimate the aortic plaque area in patients with ESUS. 2. This model may aid in identifying complex aortic plaques with both speed...

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August 26, 2025


Efficacy and safety of HL-301 compared with erdosteine in acute bronchitis: a randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority trial
Ji-Yong Moon, Joon Young Choi, Youlim Kim, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):790-800.

1. HL-301 (300 mg twice daily) demonstrated non-inferiority to erdosteine (300 mg three times daily) in reducing the Bronchitis Severity Score (BSS) in patients with acute bronchitis after seven days...

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August 26, 2025


The early impact of COVID-19 vaccines on major events in cardiac, pulmonary, and thromboembolic disease: a population-based study
Myeong Geun Choi, Min-Ho Kim, Eun Mi Chun
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):801-812.

1. This study evaluated the incidence of COVID-19 vaccine-related major events. 2. Vaccination was associated with the development of myocarditis, especially with mRNA vaccines. 3. Vaccination significantly lowered the risk of MI,...

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August 26, 2025


Association between metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and the risk of thyroid cancer: a nationwide cohort study
Jeongmin Lee, Jeongeun Kwak, Min-Hee Kim, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):813-822.

1. This retrospective cohort study investigated the risk of thyroid cancer associated with MASLD using a nationally representative sample of 121,479 adults from the Korean National Health Insurance database. 2. MASLD...

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August 26, 2025


Comprehensive analysis of patients with rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease
Ji-Won Kim, Ju-Yang Jung, Chang-Hee Suh, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):845-855.

1. The UIP pattern and ILD duration significantly influence disease progression and mortality in RAILD patients. 2. Methotrexate use did not show a significant impact on the progression or mortality of...

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August 29, 2025


Live zoster vaccination and hepatobiliary risk reduction: a nationwide South Korean study
Junyeol Kim, Kyeongmin Lee, Jiyeon Oh, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):747-758.

1. Live zoster vaccination was associated with a reduced risk of hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases. 2. The protective effect persisted for up to 8 years, peaking at 1–4 years after vaccination,...

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August 29, 2025


Impact of guideline-directed medical therapy on the cardiac or non-cardiac death in acute myocardial infarction
Jin-Ho Choi, Dahee Hyun, Seung Ho Hur, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):780-789.

1. Propensity score-matched 2,700 matched pairs of AMI patients (mean age 64.9 years) derived from the KAMIR-NIH registry (2011–2015) were evaluated for 3 years. 2. Both cardiac death (5.0% vs. 8.6%;...

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August 29, 2025


Factors influencing delayed attainment of low disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients continuing targeted therapy
Yeo-Jin Song, Soo-Kyung Cho, Se Rim Choi, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):835-844.

1. Among 456 patients with RA receiving targeted therapy, 213 (46.7%) continued with their initial treatment regimen despite not achieving LDA by week 24. 2. Among patients who did not achieve...
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