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Cardiology
Impact of an expanded reimbursement policy on utilization of implantable loop recorders in patients with cryptogenic stroke in Korea
Hye Bin Gwag, Nak Gyeong Ko, Mihyeon Jin
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):469-476. Published online April 18, 2024
Background/Aims: The reimbursement policy for cryptogenic stroke (CS) was expanded in November 2018 from recurrent strokes to the first stroke episode. No reports have demonstrated whether this policy change has affected trends in implantable loop recorder (ILR) utilization.
Methods: We identified ..
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Hemato-oncology
Treatment pattern of chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma in Korea: a multicenter retrospective study (KCSG LY20-06)
Jung Sun Kim, Tae Min Kim, Myoung Joo Kang, Sung Ae Koh, Hyunkyung Park, Seung-Hyun Nam, Jae Joon Han, Gyeong-Won Lee, Young Jin Yuh, Hee Jeong Lee, Jung Hye Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2023;38(5):747-757. Published online June 26, 2023
Background/Aims: Little attention is paid to chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) in Korea due to the rarity of the disease. With its rising incidence, we aimed to evaluate recent changes in treatment patterns and survival outcomes of patients with CLL/SLL.
Methods: A t..
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The role of roxadustat in chronic kidney disease patients complicated with anemia
Jie Liu, Fan Yang, Yousuf Waheed, Shulin Li, Kun Liu, Xinglei Zhou
Korean J Intern Med. 2023;38(2):147-156. Published online January 2, 2023
The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing worldwide and the current prevalence rate is 13.4%. There are > 120 million CKD patients in China and this number is expected to increase. One of the main abnormalities in patients with CKD and kidney impairment is decreased synthesis of er..
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Hemato-oncology
Association between serum ferritin levels and colorectal cancer risk in Korea
Hyunho Kim, Kyungdo Han, Seung-Hyun Ko, Ho Jung An
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1205-1215. Published online October 25, 2022
Background/Aims: The concentration of serum ferritin, a storage form of iron, may be associated with carcinogenesis in various cancers. There are only limited studies on the relationship between serum ferritin levels and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, especially in the Asian population. This study ai..
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Nephrology
Insufficient early renal recovery and progression to subsequent chronic kidney disease in living kidney donors
Yaerim Kim, Eunjeong Kang, Dong-Wan Chae, Jung Pyo Lee, Sik Lee, Soo Wan Kim, Jang-Hee Cho, Miyeun Han, Seungyeup Han, Yong Chul Kim, Dong Ki Kim, Kwon Wook Joo, Yon Su Kim, Hajeong Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(5):1021-1030. Published online April 13, 2022
Background/Aims: Renal recovery of a kidney donor after undergoing nephrectomy though challenging is essential. We aimed to examine the effect of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) percent change at 1-month post-donation on insufficient kidney function after kidney donation.
Methods: A tot..
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Gastroenterology
Safety and effectiveness of direct-acting antivirals in patients with chronic hepatitis C and chronic kidney disease
Ji Eun Ryu, Myeong Jun Song, Seok-Hwan Kim, Jung Hyun Kwon, Sun Hong Yoo, Soon Woo Nam, Hee Chul Nam, Hee Yeon Kim, Chang Wook Kim, Hyun Yang, Si Hyun Bae, Do Seon Song, U Im Chang, Jin Mo Yang, Sung Won Lee, Hae Lim Lee, Soon Kyu Lee, Pil Soo Sung, Jeong Won Jang, Jong Young Choi, Seung Kew Yoon
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(5):958-968. Published online August 19, 2022
Background/Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of direct acting antivirals (DAAs) available in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Korea.
Methods: In a retrospective, multicenter cohort study, 362 patients were enrolled from 2015 to 2019. The e..
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Helicobacter pylori infection and iron deficiency in non-elderly adults participating in a health check-up program
Jun Yeop Lee, Sung Eun Kim, Seun Ja Park, Moo In Park, Won Moon, Jae Hyun Kim, Kyoungwon Jung
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(2):304-312. Published online December 16, 2021
Background/Aims: Helicobacter pylori infection is presumably associated with iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia (IDA). This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between H. pylori infection and the decline in iron stores in non-elderly adults during their health check-ups.
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Geriatrics
Four-year changes in central fatness, risk of diabetes, and metabolic control in older adults: a cohort study with mediation analysis
Xue Cai, Dan Luo, Shuling Liu, Ruxue Li, Yanhui Lu, Mingzi Li, Shanhu Qiu
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(1):230-240. Published online December 16, 2021
Background/Aims: Older adults are vulnerable to central obesity, while the association of changes in central fatness with risk of diabetes and metabolic control has not been investigated among this particular population. This study was aimed to address these issues.
Methods: A total of 1,815 adults..
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Endocrinology-metabolism
Association of serum free thyroxine and glucose homeostasis: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Jeonghoon Ha, Jeongmin Lee, Dong-Jun Lim, Jung-Min Lee, Sang-Ah Chang, Moo-Il Kang, Min-Hee Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(Suppl 1):S170-S179. Published online June 9, 2020
Background/Aims: Thyroid hormones are involved in wide range of glucose metabolism functions. Overt thyroid dysfunctions are related to altered glucose homeostasis. However, it is not conclusive as to whether subtle changes in thyroid hormones within normal ranges can induce alterations in glucose h..
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Gastroenterology
The effect of Hericium erinaceum on the prevention of chemically induced experimental colitis in rats
Ali Durmus, Ilgim Durmus, Omer Bender, Oguzhan Karatepe
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(Suppl 1):S44-S52. Published online June 19, 2020
Background/Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the Hericium erinaceum on an experimental colitis model.
Methods: Twenty-four Wistar albino were included in this study. Rats were divided into three groups. Group 1 (n = 8) was sham group. Group 2 is the group of chemic..
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Helicobacter pylori-derived outer membrane vesicles stimulate interleukin 8 secretion through nuclear factor kappa B activation
Mun Sun Choi, Eun Young Ze, Jae Yong Park, Tae-Seop Shin, Jae Gyu Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(4):854-867. Published online November 27, 2020
Background/Aims: Bacteria-derived outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) are commonly associated with various biological activities and functions. Helicobacter pylori-derived OMVs are thought to contribute to pathogenesis. This study aimed to investigate the effects of H. pylori-derived OMVs.
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How important is dietary management in chronic kidney disease progression? A role for low protein diets
Gang-Jee Ko, Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(4):795-806. Published online June 22, 2021
High dietary protein intake may lead to increased intraglomerular pressure and glomerular hyperfiltration, which in the long-term can lead to de novo or aggravating preexisting chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hence, a low protein diet (LPD, 0.6 to 0.8 g/kg/day) is recommended for the management of CKD..
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Blood pressure control in patients with chronic kidney disease
Jee Young Lee, Seung Hyeok Han
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(4):780-794. Published online June 22, 2021
Uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can lead to serious adverse outcomes. To prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular events (CVEs), and end-stage kidney disease, achieving an optimal BP level is important. Recently, there has been a paradigm shift in the m..
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Infectious diseases
Comparison of antimicrobial resistances and clinical features in community-onset Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremia
Hwa Seok Sung, Je Won Lee, Sohyun Bae, Ki Tae Kwon
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(2):433-440. Published online March 31, 2020
Background/Aims: The aim of this study was to compare antimicrobial resistance, clinical features, and outcomes of community-onset Escherichia coli (COEC) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (COKP) bacteremia.
Methods: The medical records of patients diagnosed with E. coli or K. pneum..
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The clinical impact of gut microbiota in chronic kidney disease
So Mi Kim, Il han Song
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1305-1316. Published online September 29, 2020
Gut microorganisms play critical roles in both maintaining host homeostasis and the development of diverse diseases. Gut dysbiosis, an alteration of the composition and function of gut microorganisms, is commonly seen in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD itself contributes to a disrupt..
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Rheumatology
Renal safety and urate-lowering efficacy of febuxostat in gout patients with stage 4–5 chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis
Sang-Hyon Kim, So-Yeon Lee, Ji-Min Kim, Chang-Nam Son
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(4):998-1003. Published online April 8, 2019
Background/Aims: The safety and efficacy of febuxostat in patients with stage 4–5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) are still unclear owing to a lack of studies in these patients. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effect of febuxostat on renal function, general safety, and efficacy in gout patients wi..
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Endocrinology-metabolism
Predictive costs in medical care for Koreans with metabolic syndrome from 2009 to 2013 based on the National Health Insurance claims dataset
Jeong Seon Yoo, Eun Yeong Choe, Yoo Mee Kim, Se Hwa Kim, Young Jun Won
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(4):936-945. Published online August 19, 2019
Background/Aims: Although metabolic syndrome has been associated with increasing medical costs worldwide, there have been no studies using a nationwide and longitudinal South Korean dataset. We investigated trends in subsidized medical costs among Korean adults with metabolic syndrome.
Methods: Thi..
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Original Article
Lung ultrasound for early diagnosis and severity assessment of pneumonia in patients with coronavirus disease 2019
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Young-Jae Cho, Kyoung-Ho Song, Yunghee Lee, Joo Heung Yoon, Ji Young Park, Jongtak Jung, Sung Yoon Lim, Hyunju Lee, Ho Il Yoon, Kyoung Un Park, Hong Bin Kim, Eu Suk Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(4):771-781. Published online July 1, 2020
Background/Aims: Current evidence supports lung ultrasound as a point-ofcare alternative diagnostic tool for various respiratory diseases. We sought to determine the utility of lung ultrasound for early detection of pneumonia and for assessment of respiratory failure among patients with coronavirus ..
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Nephrology
Urinary tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 and insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7 as biomarkers of patients with established acute kidney injury
Won Yong Cho, Sung Yoon Lim, Ji Hyun Yang, Se Won Oh, Myung-Gyu Kim, Sang-Kyung Jo
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(3):662-671. Published online December 23, 2019
Background/Aims: Urinary tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) and insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) have been recently discovered and validated as sensitive biomarkers that can predict stage 2 or 3 acute kidney injury (AKI) development in high-risk patients. We aimed ..
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Endocrinology-metabolism
Site-specific cancer risk in patients with type 2 diabetes: a nationwide population-based cohort study in Korea
Suk Kyeong Kim, Ju-Young Jang, Dong-Lim Kim, Young A Rhyu, Suh Eun Lee, Seung-Hyun Ko, Kyungdo Han, Kee-Ho Song; On behalf of the Task Force Team for Diabetes Fact Sheet of the Korean Diabetes Association
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(3):641-651. Published online September 3, 2018
Background/Aims: We aimed to evaluate site-specific cancer risk in diabetic patients and to investigate causal and temporal relationships by analyzing organ-specific cancer risk according to the duration of diabetes.
Methods: Using a database provided by the Korean National Health Insurance Service..
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