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Leading the future of internal medicine: a message from the new editor-in-chief
Jong-Il Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):1-1. Published online January 1, 2026
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Deep appreciation to our reviewers in the past year
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):2-2. Published online January 1, 2026
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Endocrinology-metabolism / Editorial
Telemedicine in Korea: bridging the gap between convenience and clinical safety
Sang Youl Rhee
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):6-7. Published online January 1, 2026
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Gastroenterology / Review
Clinical management of gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma
Ji Yong Ahn
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):8-14. Published online December 23, 2025
Gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is often associated with chronic Helicobacter pylori infection. For an accurate diagnosis of gastric MALT lymphoma, clinical suspicion and careful endoscopic examination with multiple biopsies should be performed, and the final patholo..
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Gastroenterology / Review
From bench to bedside: pancreatic juice as a platform for biomarker discovery in pancreatic disease
Pradeep K. Siddappa, Niwen Kong, Alice Lee, Yi Jiang, Walter G. Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):15-30. Published online January 1, 2026
Pancreatic juice (PJ) analysis has emerged as a promising modality for the diagnosis of pancreatic diseases, particularly pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and chronic pancreatitis. This review explores the role of PJ analysis in identifying biomarkers for the early detection and differentiation of p..
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Pulmonology / Review
Telemedicine in chronic lung disease management: progress and prospects
Hee-Young Yoon, Jin Woo Song
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):31-46. Published online December 23, 2025
Chronic lung diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and interstitial lung disease, contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Telemedicine has emerged as a promising approach for addressing these challenges by enabling remote patient monitoring, virtua..
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Endocrinology-metabolism / Review
Advanced strategies for the management of patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a comprehensive review
Ji Min Kim, Chong Hwa Kim, Seon Mee Kang, Jung Hwa Jung, Ki Chun Kim, Sanghyun Ahn, Tae Sun Park, Ie Byung Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):47-59. Published online January 1, 2026
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are among the most serious and common complications of diabetes mellitus. They significantly affect patients’ quality of life and impose a substantial economic burden on healthcare systems worldwide. In Korea, the prevalence of diabetes and related complications, such a..
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Infectious diseases / Review
Antimicrobial stewardship programs in sepsis treatment: principles, impact, and future directions
Eu Suk Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):60-73. Published online December 23, 2025
Sepsis continues to be a serious global health concern with increasing mortality rates owing to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) have emerged as critical tools for optimizing antibiotic use and reducing AMR. This review examines the applications of ASPs in se..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Risk factors for bleeding from gastric antral vascular ectasia
Sung Hyun Cho, Jinyoung Kim, Hee Kyong Na, Ji Yong Ahn, Jeong Hoon Lee, Kee Wook Jung, Do Hoon Kim, Kee Don Choi, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):74-84. Published online January 1, 2026
Background/Aims: Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) is a rare but important cause of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. The clinical course of GAVE is not well-known, and recurrent bleeding from GAVE is a therapeutic challenge. Therefore, we investigated the clinical course of GAVE and identified t..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
The effects of Helicobacter pylori eradication and development of immune-mediated disorder in children: a nationwide population-based study in Korea
You Ie Kim, Joon Sung Kim, Sang Yong Kim, Byung-Wook Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):85-94. Published online January 1, 2026
Background/Aims: Helicobacter pylori may protect against immune-mediated disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and asthma. This study evaluated whether eradication was associated with IBD and asthma in Korean children.
Methods: Data were collected from the Korean National Health..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Prevalence of viral hepatitis A and C in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a nationwide population-based study in South Korea
Jin Hwa Park, Sang Hyoung Park, Sang Pyo Lee, Kang Nyeong Lee, Hang Lak Lee, Oh Young Lee, Soorack Ryu, Junwon Go
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):95-106. Published online January 1, 2026
Background/Aims: We investigated whether patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Korea have an increased risk of hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections and sought to identify the risk factors for these infections.
Methods: We performed a nationwide population-based..
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Cardiology / Original Article
Comparative efficacy and safety of warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants in patients with end-stage renal disease and atrial fibrillation
Yujin Yang, Sun Hwa Lee, Wonmook Hwang, Ji Hoon Jung, Jae-Hyeong Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):107-117. Published online January 1, 2026
Background/Aims: Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) require careful anticoagulation because thrombotic and bleeding risks are both elevated. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of warfarin, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), and no anticoagulation in Korean p..
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Cardiology / Original Article
Enhanced prediction of left ventricular ejection fraction using electrocardiography with the addition of clinical metadata
Hyun Woong Park, Taeseen Kang, Young-Hoon Seo, Jae-Hyeong Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):118-130. Published online January 1, 2026
Background/Aims: Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is a key echocardiographic parameter for assessing LV systolic function, guiding the management of many cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure (HF). While traditional electrocardiography (ECG) has been widely used in clinical pract..
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Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article
Analysis of experiences on telemedicine pilot projects from the perspectives of doctors, pharmacists, and patients
Yeryeon Jung, Hyunah Kim, Jeong-Yeon Kim, Seongwoo Seo, Youseok Kim, Min Jung Ko, Hun-Sung Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):131-142. Published online January 1, 2026
Background/Aims: This study is the first to analyze telemedicine pilot project experiences from doctors, pharmacists, and patients with different roles to support sustainable commercialization.
Methods: An online survey targeted individuals (patients, doctors, and pharmacists) who participated in t..
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Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article
Association between diabetes duration and hyperuricemia: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016 to 2021
Kyuho Kim, Kyungdo Han, In Young Kim, Kyuna Lee, Yu-Bae Ahn, Seung-Hyun Ko, Jae-Seung Yun
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):143-151. Published online January 1, 2026
Background/Aims: We examined the association between diabetes duration and hyperuricemia in Korean subjects based on data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES).
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 4,575 subjects aged 30 years and older with type 2 diabet..
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Nephrology / Original Article
Arteriovenous fistulas are associated with superior outcomes in very elderly hemodialysis patients: a nationwide cohort study
Hyung Duk Kim, Do Hyoung Kim, Hyangkyoung Kim, Hyung-Seok Lee, Seung Boo Yang, Seok Joon Shin, Hoon Suk Park; on behalf of the vascular access working group of the Korean Society of Dialysis Access
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):152-162. Published online January 1, 2026
Background/Aims: The optimal vascular access strategy for very elderly patients initiating hemodialysis (HD) remains unclear. Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) offer long-term benefits but may be limited due to vascular aging. This study evaluated vascular access outcomes in patients aged ≥ 80 years.
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Allergy / Original Article
Effectiveness of low-dose mepolizumab in refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: systemic steroid use and remission
Mi-Ae Kim, Ji-Hyun Lee, Eun-Kyung Kim, Jung-Hyun Kim, Jisoo Park, Se Hee Lee, Tae-Bum Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):163-174. Published online January 1, 2026
Background/Aims: This study investigated the clinical efficacy of low-dose mepolizumab (100 mg) in controlling severe eosinophilic asthma, aiming to induce eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) remission and reduce systemic steroid usage. Additionally, we constructed a basic frame for..
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Gastroenterology / Image of interest
Digital ulcerations in amyopathic dermatomyositis
Hye In Cho, Ju Hee Han, Youngjae Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):175-177. Published online December 4, 2025
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Cardiology / Image of interest
Percutaneous retrieval of a trapped intravascular ultrasonography catheter within an implanted stent: failure and success
Daeung Ohn, Yeon-Jik Choi, Junghoon Lee, Suk-Min Seo
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(1):178-180. Published online December 4, 2025
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