Endocrinology-metabolism / Editorial Telemedicine in Korea: bridging the gap between convenience and clinical safety Sang Youl Rhee Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):6-7.   Published online January 1, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2025.390

Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article Association between diabetes duration and hyperuricemia: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016 to 2021 Kyuho Kim, Kyungdo Han, In Young Kim, Kyuna Lee, Yu-Bae Ahn, Seung-Hyun Ko, Jae-Seung Yun Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):143-151.   Published online January 1, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.436                 Background/Aims: We examined the association between diabetes duration and hyperuricemia in Korean subjects based on data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). Methods: This cross-sectional study included 4,575 subjects aged 30 years and older with type 2 diabet..

Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article Analysis of experiences on telemedicine pilot projects from the perspectives of doctors, pharmacists, and patients Yeryeon Jung, Hyunah Kim, Jeong-Yeon Kim, Seongwoo Seo, Youseok Kim, Min Jung Ko, Hun-Sung Kim Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):131-142.   Published online January 1, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2025.048              Crossref 1                      Background/Aims: This study is the first to analyze telemedicine pilot project experiences from doctors, pharmacists, and patients with different roles to support sustainable commercialization. Methods: An online survey targeted individuals (patients, doctors, and pharmacists) who participated in t..

Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article Comprehensive approaches to diabetes in the elderly: adapting to evolving trends Jeongmin Lee, Kwang Joon Kim, Yang Sun Park, Yong-ho Lee, Kyeong Hye Park, Hee-Won Jung, Bong-Soo Cha, Hun-Sung Kim, Chang Oh Kim Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(6):1017-1028.   Published online October 31, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.390                      Background/Aims: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing worldwide owing to aging. This nationwide study aimed to investigate the prevalence of DM and its management status among elderly Koreans. Methods: We analyzed data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey..

Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article 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, Seung-Hwan Lee, Jae-Hyoung Cho, Dong-Jun Lim, Jung Min Lee, Sang-Ah Chang, Hun-Sung Kim Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):813-822.   Published online August 26, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2025.006                 Background/Aims: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is associated with various metabolic disorders; however, its relationship with thyroid cancer remains unclear. This study investigated the association between MASLD and the risk of thyroid cancer. Methods: This retros..

Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article Association between body mass index and survival after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation Han-Sang Baek, Jong Hyuk Lee, Joonyub Lee, Seung-Hwan Lee, Gi June Min, Sung-Soo Park, Silvia Park, Sung-Eun Lee, Byung-Sik Cho, Ki-Seong Eom, Yoo-Jin Kim, Seok Lee, Hee-Je Kim, Chang-Ki Min, Seok-Goo Cho, Jong Wook Lee, Jae-Ho Yoon Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(4):645-656.   Published online July 1, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.246              Web of Science 1    Crossref 1                      Background/Aims: The unclear relationship between body mass index (BMI) and post-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) mortality was investigated, including the impact of metabolic diseases. Methods: This retrospective study conducted at a Korean tertiary hospital (2009–2021) included patie..

Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article Persistent influence of past obesity on current adiponectin levels and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes Min-Ji Kim, Sung-Woo Kim, Bitna Ha, Hyang Sook Kim, So-Hee Kwon, Jonghwa Jin, Yeon-Kyung Choi, Keun-Gyu Park, Jung Guk Kim, In-Kyu Lee, Jae-Han Jeon Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(2):299-309.   Published online March 1, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.221              Web of Science 4    Crossref 2                      Background/Aims: Adiponectin, a hormone primarily produced by adipocytes, typically shows an inverse relationship with body mass index (BMI). However, some studies have reported a positive correlation between the two. Thus, this study aimed to examine the relationship between adiponectin level and B..

Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article Dexamethasone synergizes with high-fat diet to increase lipid deposition in adipocytes Mingli Su, Ying Wang, Zheng Yan, Jia Luo, Jie Yang, Hua Ye, Aiming Liu, Julin Yang Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(1):92-102.   Published online January 1, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.022                      Background/Aims: Dexamethasone (DEX) is a widely used exogenous therapeutic glucocorticoid in clinical settings. Its long-term use leads to many side effects. However, its effect on metabolic disorders in individuals on a high-fat diet (HFD) remains poorly understood. Methods: In this study, HFD-fe..

Endocrinology-metabolism / Review Bariatric surgery for treatment of morbid obesity in adults Ki Bum Park, Kyong-Hwa Jun Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(1):24-39.   Published online January 1, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.219              Web of Science 4    Crossref 6                 Morbid obesity requires active intervention, with treatment options including lifestyle modification, pharmacotherapy, and surgery. As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise in Korea, it is crucial for specialists and general practitioners to have a comprehensive understanding of obesity and it..

Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article Fisher discriminant analysis of multimodal ultrasound in diagnosis of cervical metastatic lymph nodes in papillary thyroid cancer Yixuan Wang, Yue Han, Fei Li, Yuyang Lin, Bei Wang Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(1):103-114.   Published online October 29, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.122              Web of Science 1    Crossref 2                      Background/Aims: The purpose of this study was to develop a diagnostic model utilizing multimodal ultrasound parameters to aid in the detection of cervical lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) patients. Methods: The study included 84 suspicious lymph nodes from 69 PTC patients, a..

Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article Patterns of hormonal changes in hypophysitis by immune checkpoint inhibitor Hyunji Sang, Yun Kyung Cho, Sang-hyeok Go, Hwa Jung Kim, Eun Hee Koh Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(5):801-812.   Published online August 30, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.523              Web of Science 2    Crossref 3                      Background/Aims: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can induce immune-related adverse events, including endocrine dysfunctions, which can have serious consequences on patient health and quality of life. The clinical course and characteristics of immune-related hypophysitis (irH) are not well establ..

Endocrinology-metabolism / Review Cancer treatment-induced bone loss Yong Jun Choi Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(5):731-745.   Published online March 5, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.386              Web of Science 5    Crossref 6                 Cancer treatment-induced bone loss (CTBL) is associated with anti-tumor treatments, including endocrine therapies, chemotherapeutic treatments, radiotherapy, glucocorticoids, and tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Osteoporosis, characterized by the loss of bone mass, can increase the risk of fractures, lea..

Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article Effects of statin use on serum creatinine phosphokinase levels in normal thyroid function Jeonghoon Ha, Joonyub Lee, Jin Yu, Hakyoung Park, Jiwon Shinn, Seung-Hwan Lee, Jae-Hyoung Cho, Hun-Sung Kim Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):650-658.   Published online June 24, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.085                 Background/Aims: Statins are common lipid-lowering agents used in dyslipidemia. However, they increase serum creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) levels. Currently, there are no studies on the effect of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels on CPK levels after statin administration. Therefore, this stu..

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 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.292              Web of Science 4    Crossref 4                 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..