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Is there sufficient evidence to justify changes in dietary habits in heart failure patients? A systematic review
Alejandra García-García, Luis A. Alvarez-Sala-Walther, Hae-Young Lee, Cristina Sierra, Domingo Pascual-Figal, Miguel Camafort
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(1):37-47. Published online September 6, 2021
The incidence and prevalence of heart failure (HF) is increasing worldwide, leading to high morbidity and mortality. The global management of HF involves lifestyle changes in addition to pharmacological treatments. Changes include exercise and dietary recommendations, mainly salt and fluid restricti..
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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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Gastroenterology
Food intake and its effect on the species and abundance of intestinal flora in colorectal cancer and healthy individuals
Weitao Shen, Jiayu Sun, Zhiyang Li, Fen Yao, Kaihuang Lin, Xiaoyang Jiao
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(3):568-583. Published online November 10, 2020
Background/Aim: It is known that an imbalance in the intestinal f lora plays a crucial role in colorectal cancer (CRC), but the effect of food consumption patterns on the types of intestinal flora remains to be clarified. We aimed to analyze the associations between food intake and intestinal flora ..
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Cardiology
The effect of psyllium supplementation on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Cain C. T. Clark, Mina Salek, Elahe Aghabagheri, Sadegh Jafarnejad
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1385-1399. Published online February 19, 2020
Background/Aims: Global incidence of hypertension is estimated to be, in excess of, one billion people, and given the efficacy of soluble dietary fibers, in particular, Psyllium, to positively impact blood pressure in patients with hypertension, it is of clinical importance that consensus on its sup..
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Nutritional management in patients with chronic kidney disease
Sun Moon Kim, Ji Yong Jung
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(6):1279-1290. Published online September 23, 2020
The global prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing with the aging of populations worldwide. As kidney function declines, the accumulation of metabolic waste products and excessive electrolytes can significantly impair the health of patients with CKD. As nutritional management of pat..
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Endocrinology-metabolism
Association between urinary sodium levels and iodine status in Korea
Jonghwa Ahn, Jang Ho Lee, Jiwoo Lee, Ji Yeon Baek, Eyun Song, Hye-Seon Oh, Mijin Kim, Suyeon Park, Min Ji Jeon, Tae Yong Kim, Won Bae Kim, Young Kee Shong, Won Gu Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(2):392-399. Published online May 18, 2018
Background/Aims: To evaluate the association between the urinary sodium concentration and iodine status in different age groups in Korea.
Methods: This nationwide, population-based, cross-sectional study used data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (VI 2-3, 2014 to 20..
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Association between dietary intake and postlaparoscopic cholecystectomic symptoms in patients with gallbladder disease
Yongju Shin, Dongho Choi, Kyeong Geun Lee, Ho Soon Choi, Yongsoon Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2018;33(4):829-836. Published online November 10, 2017
Background/Aims: After cholecystectomy, patients have reported postcholecystectomic syndromes such as abdominal symptoms, dyspepsia, and diarrhea, which suggest a relationship between cholecystectomic symptoms and diet, although the details of this association remain unclear. The present study inves..
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Gastroenterology
Diet, microbiota, and inflammatory bowel disease: lessons from Japanese foods
Takanori Kanai, Katsuyoshi Matsuoka, Makoto Naganuma, Atsushi Hayashi, Tadakazu Hisamatsu
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(4):409-415. Published online June 27, 2014
The incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) including ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease are rapidly increasing in Western countries and in developed Asian countries. Although biologic agents targeting the immune system have been effective in patients with IBD, cessation of ..
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Endocrinology-metabolism
Neuroprotective effects of Vitis vinifera extract on prediabetic mice induced by a high-fat diet
Heung Yong Jin, Youn Soo Cha, Hong Sun Baek, Tae Sun Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(5):579-586. Published online August 14, 2013
Background/AimsVitis vinifera grape seed extract (VVE) contains oligomeric proanthocyanidins that show antioxidant and free radical-scavenging activities. We evaluated VVE for its neuroprotective effect in prediabetic mice induce by a high-fat diet (HD).
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Synephrine-containing dietary supplement precipitating apical ballooning syndrome in a young female
Hyemoon Chung, Sung Woo Kwon, Tae Hoon Kim, Ji Hyun Yoon, Dae Won Ma, Yoo Mi Park, Bum-Kee Hong
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(3):356-360. Published online May 1, 2013
Apical ballooning syndrome (ABS) is a unique reversible cardiomyopathy that is frequently precipitated by emotional or physical stress. In addition, the few drugs reported to precipitate ABS were either illegal or strictly controlled for medical use. This paper reports a case of ABS precipitated ..
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Diet and Airway Obstruction: A Cross Sectional Study from the Second Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Jin Hwa Lee, Yun Su Sim, Gee Young Suh, Jeong-Seon Ryu, Dong Ho Shin, Kyung Haeng Koh, Yeon Jae Kim, Wan Park, Hyoung Kyu Yoon, Man Jae Lee, Jung Hyun Chang,
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(2):132-139. Published online June 1, 2010
Background/AimsSeveral dietary factors, such as antioxidant vitamins, have potential roles in the development of obstructive lung diseases. However, the results of studies on the relationships between dietary factors and obstructive lung diseases are inconsistent. The aim of t..
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