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May 1, 2026


Comparison between ligation-assisted and precutting endoscopic mucosal resection for small rectal neuroendocrine tumors: a CHASID study
Sunghyeok Ryou, Yunho Jung, Dae Sung Kim, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(3):432-440.

1. EMR-L and EMR-P both showed high resection success and safety for small rectal NETs. EMR-L was significantly faster, making it a more time-efficient option.

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May 1, 2026


Does physical activity reduce cardiovascular risk associated with knee osteoarthritis in type 2 diabetes? A nationwide cohort study
Dojoon Park, Kyuho Kim, Hae-Seok Koh, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(3):485-500.

1. Knee OA independently increased the risks of CVD, MI, stroke, and HF in patients with T2DM. 2. This relative excess CV risk was more evident in non-insulin users and in...

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May 1, 2026


Association between remnant cholesterol and colorectal cancer risk in Korea: a nationwide population-based study
Minkook Son, Jong Yoon Lee, Chi Hyeon Choi, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(3):443-453.

1. Using a nationwide Korean cohort, we evaluated the association between RC and CRC risk. 2. Higher RC levels were independently associated with increased CRC incidence after adjusting for metabolic and...

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May 1, 2026


Incidence and risk factors of rebleeding in Crohn’s disease patients with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Gabin Moon, Kyeong Ok Kim, Sung Noh Hong, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(3):454-461.

1. The incidence of rebleeding in patients with CD experiencing acute LGIB was 32%. 2. Our results revealed that transfusion requirement was a significant risk factor for rebleeding. 3. Changes in AZA/6-MP...

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May 1, 2026


Comparison of the efficacy and safety of endoscopic and fluoroscopic balloon dilatation in benign esophageal strictures
Kwangbeom Park, Chang Hoon Oh, Do Hoon Kim, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(3):462-473.

1. EBD and FBD had similar efficacy and safety for benign esophageal strictures. 2. Treatment modality itself did not affect the dilatation-free period. 3. Older age, severe dysphagia, and long stricture length...

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May 1, 2026


Clinical outcomes of heart failure with improved ejection fraction in patients treated with angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor
Dong-Eon Kim, Min Gyu Kong, Saerom Kim, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(3):474-484.

1. In this multicenter registry study (n = 198), we evaluated the incidence, clinical characteristics, predictive factors, and outcomes of HFimpEF among patients with HFrEF treated with ARNIs. 2. Approximately one-third...

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May 1, 2026


Trabecular bone score differs among prediabetes phenotypes: the potential mediating role of visceral adiposity
Yong Jun Choi, Ja Young Jeon, Kyoung Hwa Ha, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(3):501-513.

1. Prediabetes phenotypes (IFG, IGT, IFG+IGT) show distinct bone quality patterns, with IGT showing the poorest TBS in men and IFG+IGT showing the greatest impairment in women. 2. Visceral adiposity accounts...

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May 1, 2026


Cross-neutralizing antibody responses among individuals with or without bivalent vaccine: a six-month prospective cohort study
Hye Hee Cha, Ji Yeun Kim, Seung Beom Kim, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(3):516-523.

1. Prior Omicron infection followed by bivalent vaccination elicited the most robust and durable crossnAb responses over 6 months. 2. Individuals with prior infection alone showed limited neutralizing activity, which was...

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May 1, 2026


LncRNA as a diagnostic marker for rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Lin-ling Luo, Yu-tong Chen, Yi-ning Xu, et al.
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(3):524-536.

1. Integrate multiple sets of raw data through meta-analysis to quantitatively validate the overall diagnostic efficacy of lncRNAs for RA. 2. Effectively compensate for the diagnostic limitations of traditional markers such...

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May 1, 2026


Opposing associations of muscle and fat mass changes on serum uric acid levels: a 2-year longitudinal cohort study
Jiwon Hwang, Mi Yeon Lee, Joong Kyong Ahn
Korean J Intern Med. 2026;41(3):537-554.

1. Dynamic changes in body composition are key determinants of SUA variability, particularly in men and premenopausal women. 2. Muscle gain and fat loss have opposing, yet independent associations with SUA...
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