Pulmonology / Image of interest Growing chronic consolidative lesion with an air bronchogram Jae Seok Jeong, Chan Yang Cho, Jun Hyung Park, Kum Ju Chae, Yong Chul Lee Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(1):162-163.   Published online December 18, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.167

Pulmonology / Original Article Short-term and long-term outcomes of critically ill patients with solid malignancy: a retrospective cohort study Su Yeon Lee, Jin Won Huh, Sang-Bum Hong, Chae-Man Lim, Jee Hwan Ahn Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):957-966.   Published online October 22, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.054              Web of Science 4    Crossref 5                      Background/Aims: With the global increase in patients with solid malignancies, it is helpful to understand the outcomes of intensive care unit (ICU) admission for these patients. This study evaluated the risk factors for ICU mortality and the shortand long-term outcomes in patients with solid malign..

Pulmonology / Image of interest Effective control of a severely progressive recurrent respiratory papillomatosis with repetitive cryotherapy Jae Seok Jeong, Jee Hee Lee, Jun Hyung Park, Yeong Hun Choe, Yong Chul Lee Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(6):1023-1024.   Published online October 22, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.166

Pulmonology / Original Article Timing and predictors of death during treatment in patients with multidrug/rifampin-resistant tuberculosis in South Korea Eunjeong Son, Hongjo Choi, Jeongha Mok, Young Ae Kang, Dawoon Jeong, Doosoo Jeon Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):640-649.   Published online June 24, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.029              Web of Science 2    Crossref 2                 Background/Aims: This study aimed to investigate the timing and predictors of death during treatment among patients with multidrug/rifampin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) in South Korea. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study that included MDR/RR-TB cases notified between 2011 and 2017 ..

Pulmonology / Original Article Development and validation of novel simple prognostic model for predicting mortality in Korean intensive care units using national insurance claims data Ah Young Leem, Soyul Han, Kyung Soo Chung, Su Hwan Lee, Moo Suk Park, Bora Lee, Young Sam Kim Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(4):625-639.   Published online April 19, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2022.311                      Background/Aims: Intensive care unit (ICU) quality is largely determined by the mortality rate. Therefore, we aimed to develop and validate a novel prognostic model for predicting mortality in Korean ICUs, using national insurance claims data. Methods: Data were obtained from the health insurance c..

Pulmonology / Image of interest A patient with dyspnea and multiple pulmonary nodules Jae Seok Jeong, Jun Hyung Park, Ji In Maeng, Myoung Ja Chung, Yong Chul Lee Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):539-540.   Published online April 19, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.356

Pulmonology / Original Article Risk factors for progressing to critical illness in patients with hospital-acquired COVID-19 Kyung-Eui Lee, Jinwoo Lee, Sang-Min Lee, Hong Yeul Lee Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):477-487.   Published online April 18, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.347              Web of Science 2    Crossref 2                      Background/Aims: Risk factors for progression to critical illness in hospital-acquired coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remain unknown. Here, we assessed the incidence and risk factors for progression to critical illness and determined their effects on clinical outcomes in patients with hospital-..

Pulmonology / Editorial A novel strategy for predicting critical illness in hospital-acquired COVID-19 Woo Hyun Cho Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):371-372.   Published online April 30, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.127

Pulmonology / Image of interest Pregabalin-induced rhabdomyolysis in hemodialysis patient Dong Eon Kim, Sang Heon Song Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):366-367.   Published online November 30, 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.379              Web of Science 3    Crossref 2

Pulmonology / Image of interest Migration of central vein stent into the right atrium Kyoung-Woo Seo, Jin-Sun Park Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):364-365.   Published online November 10, 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.282

Pulmonology / Original Article Clinical impact of pleural fluid carcinoembryonic antigen on therapeutic strategy and efficacy in lung adenocarcinoma patients with malignant pleural effusion Jaehee Lee, Deok Heon Lee, Ji Eun Park, Yong Hoon Lee, Sun Ha Choi, Hyewon Seo, Seung Soo Yoo, Shin Yup Lee, Seung-Ick Cha, Jae Yong Park, Chang Ho Kim Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):318-326.   Published online February 14, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.309              Web of Science 1    Crossref 2                      Background/Aims: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation is important in determining the treatment strategy for advanced lung cancer patients with malignant pleural effusion (MPE). Contrary to serum carcinoembryonic antigen (S-CEA) levels, the associations between pleural fluid CEA (PF-CEA)..

Pulmonology / Original Article Relationship between metformin use and mortality in tuberculosis patients with diabetes: a nationwide cohort study Eunki Chung, Dawoon Jeong, Jeongha Mok, Doosoo Jeon, Hee-Yeon Kang, Heejin Kim, Heesun Kim, Hongjo Choi, Young Ae Kang Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):306-317.   Published online February 6, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.303              Web of Science 3    Crossref 4                      Background/Aims: To determine whether metformin, which is considered a host-directed therapy for tuberculosis (TB), is effective in improving the prognosis of patients with TB and diabetes mellitus (DM), who have higher mortality than those without DM. Methods: This cohort study included patients w..

Pulmonology / Original Article Mechanical ventilation in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in Korea: a nationwide cohort study Jae Kyeom Sim, Seok Joo Moon, Juwhan Choi, Jee Youn Oh, Young Seok Lee, Kyung Hoon Min, Gyu Young Hur, Sung Yong Lee, Jae Jeong Shim Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):295-305.   Published online February 8, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.273              Web of Science 4    Crossref 2                      Background/Aims: The prognosis of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation is poor. Therefore, mechanical ventilation is not recommended. Recently, outcomes of mechanical ventilation, including those for patients with IPF, have improv..

Pulmonology / Editorial Metformin and tuberculosis: extraordinary stories of ordinary co-prevalent patients Won-Il Choi Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):203-204.   Published online February 28, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2024.031

Pulmonology / Review Long term management of people with post-tuberculosis lung disease Wan Seo, Hyung Woo Kim, Ju Sang Kim, Jinsoo Min Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):7-24.   Published online January 1, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.395              Web of Science 11    Crossref 13                 Post-tuberculosis lung disease (PTLD) is emerging as a significant area of global interest. As the number of patients surviving tuberculosis (TB) increases, the subsequent long-term repercussions have drawn increased attention due to their profound clinical and socioeconomic impacts. A primary obsta..

Pulmonology / Review Biomarkers of the relationship of particulate matter exposure with the progression of chronic respiratory diseases Junghyun Kim, Soo Jie Chung, Woo Jin Kim Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):25-33.   Published online January 1, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.393              Web of Science 4    Crossref 4                      A high level of particulate matter (PM) in air is correlated with the onset and development of chronic respiratory diseases. We conducted a systematic literature review, searching the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases for studies of biomarkers of the effect of PM exposure on chronic respirator..

Pulmonology / Original Article Sex differences in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease characteristics: the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2018 Moon Seong Baek, Haegwang Shin, Kang-Mo Gu, Hae In Jung, Won Young Kim, Jae-Woo Jung, Jong-Wook Shin, Sun-Young Jung, Jae-Yeol Kim Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):137-147.   Published online December 14, 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.036              Web of Science 3    Crossref 3                 Background/Aims: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is less prevalent in females than males, but it affects mortality in females. There may be sex differences in the clinical characteristics of COPD. Methods: We analyzed the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey dataset f..

Pulmonology / Original Article Short-acting β2-agonist prescriptions in patients with asthma: findings from the South Korean cohort of SABINA III Kwang-Ha Yoo, Sang-Ha Kim, Sang-Heon Kim, Ji-Yong Moon, Heung-Woo Park, Yoon-Seok Chang, Maarten J.H.I Beekman Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):123-136.   Published online December 7, 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.086                      Background/Aims: Despite short-acting β2-agonist (SABA) overuse being associated with poor asthma outcomes, data on SABA use in South Korea is scarce. Herein, we describe prescription patterns of SABA and other asthma medications in patients from the South Korean cohort of the SABA use IN Asthma (SAB..

Pulmonology / Original Article Alterations in lung and gut microbiota reduce diversity in patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease Ji Yeon Choi, Bora Shim, Youngmok Park, Young Ae Kang Korean J Intern Med. 2023;38(6):879-892.   Published online October 23, 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.097              Web of Science 6    Crossref 7                      Background/Aims: Although the incidence of nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease (NTM-PD), a chronic infectious disease, is increasing, lung and gut microbiota dysbiosis in NTM patients has rarely been studied and was therefore the focus of this study. Methods: We analyzed the microbiota di..

Pulmonology / Review Perioperative immunotherapy in stage IB-III non-small cell lung cancer: a critical review of its rationale and considerations Jae Kyeom Sim, Juwhan Choi, Sung Yong Lee Korean J Intern Med. 2023;38(6):787-796.   Published online November 1, 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2023.345              Web of Science 5    Crossref 5                 Lung cancer is a dismal disease as a leading cause of overall cancer death, but the development of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in driver gene mutation negative metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is changing the paradigm of lung cancer treatment. Recently, ICIs are expanding their ..