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Nephrology / Original Article
A mild decrease of renal function is related to increased hemoglobin level during 5-year follow-up period
Nara Shin, Hyunsuk Kim, Hyo Jin Kim, Miyeun Han, Sunhwa Lee, Hyungah Jo, Huh Hyuk, Ho Jun Chin
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(3):341-351. Published online April 29, 2014
Background/Aims: We analyzed chronological changes in hemoglobin according to renal function changes over a 5-year follow-up period.
Methods: We enrolled 5,266 adults with a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 at an initial examination at a routine heal..
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Nephrology / Original Article
Urinary excretion of β2-microglobulin as a prognostic marker in immunoglobulin A nephropathy
Jae Ryung Shin, Seung Min Kim, Jung Sun Yoo, Ji Yoon Park, Seul Ki Kim, Joo Hee Cho, Kyung Hwan Jeong, Tae Won Lee, Chun Gyoo Ihm
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(3):334-340. Published online April 29, 2014
Background/Aims: β2-microglobulin (β2-MG) is freely filtered at the glomerulus and subsequently reabsorbed and catabolized by proximal renal tubular cells. Urinary β2-MG is an early and sensitive biomarker of acute kidney injury; however, its utility as a bio..
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Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article
Follicular and Hurthle cell carcinoma of the thyroid in iodine-sufficient area: retrospective analysis of Korean multicenter data
Won Gu Kim, Tae Yong Kim, Tae Hyuk Kim, Hye Won Jang, Young Suk Jo, Young Joo Park, Sun Wook Kim, Won Bae Kim, Minho Shong, Do Joon Park, Jae Hoon Chung, Young Kee Shong, Bo Youn Cho
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(3):325-333. Published online April 29, 2014
Background/Aims: Follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) and Hurthle cell carcinoma (HCC) of the thyroid are relatively uncommon thyroid malignancies in iodine- sufficient areas. In this study we evaluated the clinical behavior, prognostic factors and treatment outcomes of FTC and HCC in Korea.
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Cardiology / Original Article
Amlodipine and cardiovascular outcomes in hypertensive patients: meta-analysis comparing amlodipine-based versus other antihypertensive therapy
Seung-Ah Lee, Hong-Mi Choi, Hye-Jin Park, Su-Kyoung Ko, Hae-Young Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(3):315-324. Published online April 29, 2014
Background/Aims: This meta-analysis compared the effects of amlodipine besylate, a charged dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker (CCB), with other non-CCB antihypertensive therapies regarding the cardiovascular outcome.
Methods: Data from seven long-term outcome trials compa..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Survey of perinatal hepatitis B virus transmission after Korean National Prevention Program in a tertiary hospital
Jae Hoon Kim, Ju Seung Kim, Jong Joon Lee, Jung Ho Kim, Suk Young Kim, Young Kul Jung, Oh Sang Kwon, Yun Soo Kim, Duck Joo Choi, Ju Hyun Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(3):307-314. Published online April 29, 2014
Background/Aims: The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in South Korea have been organizing hepatitis B virus (HBV) vertical infection prevention projects since July 2002. In this single-institute study, the results of surveys conducted in ..
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Editorial
Clinical implications of follicular and Hurthle cell carcinoma in an iodine-sufficient area
Dong Yeob Shin, Young Suk Jo
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(3):305-306. Published online April 29, 2014
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Editorial
Is amlodipine more cardioprotective than other antihypertensive drug classes?
Chang Gyu Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(3):301-304. Published online April 29, 2014
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Editorial
A disappearing vertical infection: will hepatitis B be a forgotten disease in children?
Byung-Ho Choe
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(3):296-300. Published online April 29, 2014
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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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Pulmonology / Review
Modifiers of TGF-b1 effector function as novel therapeutic targets of pulmonary fibrosis
Chang-Min Lee, Jin Wook Park, Won-Kyung Cho, Yang Zhou, Boram Han, Pyoung Oh Yoon, Jeiwook Chae, Jack A Elias, Chun Geun Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(3):281-290. Published online April 29, 2014
Pulmonary fibrosis is a fatal progressive disease with no effective therapy. Transforming growth factor (TGF)-b1 has long been regarded as a central mediator of tissue fibrosis that involves multiple organs including skin, liver, kidney, and lung. Thus, TGF-b1 and its signaling pathways have been at..
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Guideline
Guideline on the prevention and control of seasonal influenza in healthcare setting
Ji Hyeon Baek, Yu Bin Seo, Won Suk Choi, Sae Yoon Kee, Hye Won Jeong, Hee Young Lee, Byung Wook Eun, Eun Ju Choo, Jacob Lee, Sung Ran Kim, Young Keun Kim, Joon Young Song, Seong-Heon Wie, Jin-Soo Lee, Hee Jin Cheong, Woo Joo Kim, Transgovernmental Enterprise for Pandemic Influenza in Korea
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(2):265-280. Published online February 27, 2014
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Image of interest
Ciprofloxacin: an uncommon drug reaction to a commonly used drug
Pedro Mendes-Bastos, Rodrigo Carvalho, Daniela Cunha, Jorge Cardoso
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(2):263-264. Published online February 27, 2014
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Image of interest
Sonographic evaluation of esophageal achalasia
Tae Hee Lee, Joo Young Cho
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(2):262-262. Published online February 27, 2014
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Letter to the editor
Successful treatment with tacrolimus of refractory adult-onset Still’s disease
Masashi Ohe, Kenji Oku, Michihito Kono, Toshiyuki Bohgaki
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(2):259-261. Published online February 27, 2014
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Letter to the editor
Successful treatment of enteropathy associated with common variable immunodeficiency
Seung Won Choi, Kwang Won Seo, Ji-Seon Oh, Jong Soo Lee, Hee Jeong Cha
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(2):256-258. Published online February 27, 2014
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Letter to the editor
Diagnosis of scrub typhus: introduction of the immunochromatographic test in Korea
Ki-Deok Lee, Chisook Moon, Won Sup Oh, Kyung Mok Sohn, Baek-Nam Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(2):253-255. Published online February 27, 2014
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Letter to the editor
Chronic myeloid leukemia as a secondary malignancy after diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Ha-young Lee, Kyung Hee Lee, Myung Soo Hyun, Min Kyoung Kim, Sung Ae Koh, Hee Soon Cho
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(2):250-252. Published online February 27, 2014
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Case Report
Ifosfamide-induced Fanconi syndrome with diabetes insipidus
Ah Young Leem, Han Sang Kim, Byung Woo Yoo, Beo Deul Kang, Min Hwan Kim, Sun Young Rha, Hyo Song Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(2):246-249. Published online February 27, 2014
Ifosfamide-induced Fanconi syndrome is a rare complication that typically occurs in young patients due to a cumulative dose of ifosfamide > 40–60 g/m2, a reduction in kidney mass, or concurrent cisplatin treatment. It is usually characterized by severe and fatal progression accompanied by type II ..
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Case Report
Isolated dilatation of the inferior vena cava
Jae-Joon Kim, Kyoung-Im Cho, Ji-Hoon Kang, Ja-Jun Goo, Kyoung-Nyoun Kim, Ja-Young Lee, Seong-Man Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(2):241-245. Published online February 27, 2014
The diameter and collapsibility of the inferior vena cava (IVC) should be interpreted in consideration with other clinical and echocardiographic parameters before drawing definitive diagnostic conclusions. We report a case of a 46-year-old female with isolated IVC dilation and diminished inspiratory..
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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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