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Cardiology / Original Article
Prediction of infarct severity from triiodothyronine levels in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Dong Hun Kim, Dong-Hyun Choi, Hyun-Wook Kim, Seo-Won Choi, Bo-Bae Kim, Joong-Wha Chung, Young-Youp Koh, Kyong-Sig Chang, Soon-Pyo Hong
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(4):454-465. Published online June 27, 2014
Background/Aims: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between thyroid hormone levels and infarct severity in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed thyroid hormone levels, infarct severity, and the extent of transmura..
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Nephrology / Review
The renin-angiotensin system and aging in the kidney
Hye Eun Yoon, Bum Soon Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(3):291-295. Published online April 29, 2014
Aging is associated with progressive functional deterioration and structural changes in the kidney. Changes in the activity or responsiveness of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) occur with aging. RAS changes predispose the elderly to various fluid and electrolyte imbalances as well as acute kidney..
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Case Report
Hypersensitivity myocarditis confirmed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and endomyocardial biopsy
Yumi Park, Sung Gyun Ahn, Anna Ko, Sang Ho Ra, Jaehwang Cha, Yong Gwan Jee, Ji Hyun Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(2):236-240. Published online February 27, 2014
Myocarditis often occurs due to viral infections and postviral immune-mediated responses. Hypersensitivity myocarditis is a rare form of myocarditis. Numerous drugs can induce myocarditis, which is typically reversible after withdrawal of the causative agent. Here, we report a case of hypersensitivi..
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Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article
Analysis of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography findings in patients with pituitary lesions
Hannah Seok, Eun Young Lee, Eun Yeong Choe, Woo In Yang, Joo Young Kim, Dong Yeob Shin, Ho Jin Cho, Tae Sung Kim, Mi Jin Yun, Jong Doo Lee, Eun Jig Lee, Sung-Kil Lim, Yumie Rhee
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(1):81-88. Published online December 28, 2012
Background/AimsAlthough magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a good visual modality for the evaluation of pituitary lesions, it has limited value in the diagnosis of mixed nodules and some cystic lesions. We evaluated the usefulness of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron..
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Original Article
Intensive Exercise Reduces the Fear of Additional Falls in Elderly People: Findings from the Korea Falls Prevention Study
Dong Hyun Oh, Ji Eun Park, Eon Sook Lee, Sang Woo Oh, Sung Il Cho, Soong Nang Jang, Hyun Wook Baik
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):417-425. Published online November 27, 2012
Background/AimsFalls among older people are a major public health problem and may result in fracture, medical complications that require hospitalization, and fear of additional falls. Given the prevalence and impact of the fear of falling again, reducing the incidence of falls..
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Case Report
A Case of Nonsecretory Multiple Myeloma with Atypical Imaging Features
Hwa Yeon Lee, Seung Min Yoo, In Sup Song, Hyeon Yu, Jong Beum Lee, Jong Wook Shin, In Won Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(3):202-205. Published online September 30, 2006
Multiple myeloma usually shows homogeneous enhancement on contrast-enhanced Magnetic Resonance imaging (MRI), and is accompanied by a monoclonal gammopathy in serum or urine. We report a case of nonsecretory myeloma, the diagnosis was difficult due to the absence of a monoclonal gammopathy and th..
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