Rheumatology / Image of interest Acute gouty arthritis of the atlantoaxial joint Su Jin Choi, Min Wook So, Sunggun Lee, Seung Won Choi, Doo-Ho Lim Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(2):341-342.   Published online February 21, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.247

Rheumatology / Original Article Increased risk of dementia in patients with primary Sjogren’s syndrome: a nationwide population-based cohort study Kyung-Ann Lee, Hyeji Jeon, Hyun-Sook Kim, Kyomin Choi, Gi Hyeon Seo Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(2):330-338.   Published online February 21, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.536                 Background/Aims: This nationwide cohort study aimed to evaluate (1) whether primary Sjogren’s syndrome (pSS) can contribute to the development of dementia and (2) whether the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) can decrease the incidence of dementia in patients with pSS using the Health Insurance Revi..

Rheumatology / Review Literature review of non-pharmacological treatment for patients with axial spondyloarthritis Jina Yeo, Mi Ryoung Seo, Jun Won Park, Yeon-Ah Lee, Ju Ho Lee, Eun Ha Kang, Seon Mi Ji, Han Joo Baek Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(1):40-48.   Published online May 27, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.485                 Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the sacroiliac joints and axial spine. Along with pharmacotherapy, non-pharmacological interventions for axSpA are crucial and constitute the cornerstone of treatment. Here, we review the evidence for non-pharmacological tr..

Rheumatology / Original Article Long-term outcome of interstitial lung disease in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome: a retrospective observational study Jung Hee Koh, Youngjae Park, Jennifer Lee, Howook Jeon, Su-Jin Moon, Yong Hyun Kim, Jun-Ki Min, Sung-Hwan Park, Seung-Ki Kwok Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(1):148-159.   Published online October 25, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.402                 Background/Aims: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a potentially serious but underdiagnosed manifestation of primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS). This observational study investigated the prevalence and clinical course of ILD in pSS, together with prognostic factors. Methods: A multicenter, retrosp..

Rheumatology / Original Article Reclassification of the overlap syndrome of Behçet’s disease and antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis in patients with Behçet’s disease Tae Geom Lee, Jang Woo Ha, Jason Jungsik Song, Yong-Beom Park, Sang-Won Lee Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(1):135-147.   Published online January 1, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.011                      Background/Aims: This study applied the 2022 American College of Rheumatology/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (ACR/EULAR) criteria for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) to patients with Behçet’s disease (BD) to investigate the proportion and..

Rheumatology / Original Article Assessment of small fiber neuropathy and distal sensory neuropathy in female patients with fibromyalgia Hong Ki Min, Sun Im, Geun-Young Park, Su-Jin Moon Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):989-1000.   Published online October 29, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.038                      Background/Aims: We investigated sudomotor dysfunction, small fiber neuropathy (SFN), and their clinical significance in female fibromyalgia patients. Methods: Fibromyalgia patients and healthy controls (HCs) were recruited. Clinical and laboratory data were measured. Electrochemical skin conductan..

Rheumatology / Original Article Association between oral health and hyperuricemia in Korean adults: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016–2019 Junyong Park, Minkook Son, Sung Won Lee, Won Tae Chung, Sang Yeob Lee Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):1001-1010.   Published online October 22, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.425                      Background/Aims: Hyperuricemia plays an essential role in the gout. Despite the clinical significance of hyperuricemia, a direct relationship between oral health and hyperuricemia has not been established. We aim to investigate the association between oral health and hyperuricemia. Methods: We sele..

Rheumatology / Original Article Effect of abatacept versus conventional synthetic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs on rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease Kyung-Ann Lee, Bo Young Kim, Sung Soo Kim, Yun Hong Cheon, Sang-Il Lee, Sang-Hyon Kim, Jae Hyun Jung, Geun-Tae Kim, Jin-Wuk Hur, Myeung-Su Lee, Yun Sung Kim, Seung-Jae Hong, Suyeon Park, Hyun-Sook Kim Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(5):855-864.   Published online August 30, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.207              Crossref 2                      Background/Aims: To compare the effects of abatacept and conventional synthetic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) on the progression and development of rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD). Methods: This multi-center retrospective study included RA pati..

Rheumatology / Original Article High vegetable consumption and regular exercise are associated with better quality of life in patients with gout Hyunsue Do, Hyo Jin Choi, Byoongyong Choi, Chang-Nam Son, Sang-Hyon Kim, You-Jung Ha, Ji Hyoun Kim, Min Jung Kim, Kichul Shin, Hyun-Ok Kim, Ran Song, Sung Won Lee, Joong Kyong Ahn, Seung-Geun Lee, Chang Hoon Lee, Kyeong Min Son, Ki Won Moon Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(5):845-854.   Published online June 24, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.476                      Background/Aims: The Gout Impact Scale (GIS), a part of the Gout Assessment Questionnaire 2.0, is used to measure gout-specific health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Although several studies have been conducted on the factors affecting the HRQOL of patients with gout, few have focused on lifestyle..

Rheumatology / Original Article Drug retention of biologic and targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs in Korean patients with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis Bong-Woo Lee, Jennifer Jooha Lee, Wan-Uk Kim Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(5):833-844.   Published online May 27, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.297              Web of Science 1    Crossref 1                      Background/Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the short- and long-term retention rates of biologic and targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (b/tsDMARDs) in Korean patients with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis. Methods: This study was conducted with 1,538 treatment cou..

Rheumatology / Original Article Effectiveness of Korean Red Ginseng on fatigue in patients with rheumatic diseases: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study Soo-Kyung Cho, Yeo-Jin Song, Jung-Yong Han, Hye Won Kim, Eunwoo Nam, Yoon-Kyoung Sung Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):680-690.   Published online April 5, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.350              Web of Science 1    Crossref 1                      Background: To evaluate the effectiveness of Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) in managing fatigue in Korean patients with rheumatic diseases Methods: Patients were randomly assigned to KRG (2 g/day, n = 60) or placebo (n = 60) groups for 12 weeks of blind phase and then open-label KRG from weeks 12 to 24 (..

Rheumatology / Original Article Impact of socioeconomic status on biologics utilization in rheumatoid arthritis: revealing inequalities and healthcare efficiency Hye Won Kim, Yeon Ju Lee, You-Jung Ha, Eun Bong Lee, Yun Jong Lee, Eun Ha Kang Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):668-679.   Published online February 29, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.276              Web of Science 1                        Background/Aims: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate biologics treatment disparities in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients based on socioeconomic status (SES). Methods: Data from the KOrean Observational Study Network for Arthritis (KORONA) database were analyzed to assess various facto..

Rheumatology / Editorial Inequalities in biologics utilization for rheumatoid arthritis according to socioeconomic status Oh Chan Kwon, Min-Chan Park Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):545-546.   Published online July 1, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.207

Rheumatology / Image of interest From pinprick to peril: digital ischemia and necrosis of fingertips induced by routine capillary glucose testing Wan-Hee Yoo, Yunjung Choi Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):541-542.   Published online January 26, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.370

Rheumatology / Original Article Overlap syndrome of systemic sclerosis with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis according to 2022 ACR/EULAR criteria Jang Woo Ha, Jung Yoon Pyo, Sung Soo Ahn, Jason Jungsik Song, Yong-Beom Park, Sang-Won Lee Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):524-536.   Published online January 29, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.189                      Background/Aims: This study applied the 2022 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) criteria for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) to patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and investigated the frequency ..

Rheumatology / Original Article Predictors of renal relapse in Koreans with lupus nephritis after achieving complete response: a 35-years of experience at a single center Howook Jeon, Jennifer Lee, Su-Jin Moon, Seung-Ki Kwok, Ji Hyeon Ju, Wan-Uk Kim, Sung-Hwan Park Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):347-359.   Published online January 22, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.255                 Background/Aims: Renal relapse has known to be a poor prognostic factor in patients with lupus nephritis (LN), but there were few studies that identified the risk factors of renal relapse in real world. We conducted this study based on 35-years of experience at a single center to find out predictors..

Rheumatology / Original Article Effect of belimumab in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus treated with low dose or no corticosteroids Yeo-Jin Lee, Soo Min Ahn, Seokchan Hong, Ji-Seon Oh, Chang-Keun Lee, Bin Yoo, Yong-Gil Kim Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):338-346.   Published online November 30, 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.229              Web of Science 1    Crossref 1                 Background/Aims: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) responder index (SRI)-4 response has been achieved with belimumab treatment in patients with moderate disease activity in cornerstone clinical trials and following studies. However, most studies involved patients treated with a mean prednisolone-eq..

Rheumatology / Corrigendum Korean treatment recommendations for patients with axial spondyloarthritis Mi Ryoung Seo, Jina Yeo, Jun Won Park, Yeon-Ah Lee, Ju Ho Lee, Eun Ha Kang, Seon Mi Ji, Seong-Ryul Kwon, Seong-Kyu Kim, Tae-Jong Kim, Tae-Hwan Kim, Hye Won Kim, Min-Chan Park, Kichul Shin, Sang-Hoon Lee, Eun Young Lee, Hoon Suk Cha, Seung Cheol Shim, Youngim Yoon, Seung Ho Lee, Jun Hong Lim, Han Joo Baek; on behalf of the Korean Society of Spondyloarthritis Research Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):200-200.   Published online November 10, 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.194.e1              Crossref 1 Corrects: Korean J Intern Med 2023 9; 38(5): 620

Rheumatology / Original Article Characteristics of patients with psoriatic arthritis in Korea: focusing on axial involvement Hanna Park, Ji Hyun Lee, Seung-Ki Kwok, Ji Hyeon Ju, Wan-Uk Kim, Sung-Hwan Park, Jennifer Jooha Lee Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):184-193.   Published online December 8, 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.044              Web of Science 1    Crossref 1                 Background/Aims: We aimed to clarify the clinical characteristics of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in Korean patients focusing on PsA with axial involvement. Methods: A retrospective medical chart review was performed to identify PsA patients at a single tertiary center. Cases of AS patients with psori..

Rheumatology / Original Article Clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Hyemin Kim, Soyoung Lee, Ji-Won Kim, Ju-Yang Jung, Chang-Hee Suh, Hyoun-Ah Kim Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):172-183.   Published online November 30, 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.193                      Background/Aims: This study aimed to identify the clinical characteristics of patients with concurrent rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and suspected non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections as well as determine their prognostic factors. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 91..