Volume 40 Issue 5

Editorials Cardiology Hidden benefits beyond herpes zoster: a potential preventive strategy against hepatobiliary diseases

Dong Wook Kim, Tae Jun Song

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):691-692.

Turning evidence into action: the real challenge of guideline-directed medical therapy in acute myocardial infarction

Jong Shin Woo

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):693-695.

Reviews Physical activity for prevention of cardiovascular disease: consensus statement of Korean Society of Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease Prevention

Ye Seul Yang, Eu Jeong Ku, Seung-Hyun Ko, Eun-Jung Rhee, Sang-Hyun Ihm, Sung Hee Choi, Won-Young Lee

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):696-709.

Pulmonology Diagnostic approach for incidental pulmonary nodules

SeungYong Park, Seoung Ju Park

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):710-724.

Infectious diseases Appropriate timing of antibiotic initiation in patients with sepsis or septic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Nam Su Ku, Yongseop Lee, Dae Won Park

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):725-733.

Original Articles Gastroenterology Predicted pro-inflammatory high-sensitivity C-reactive protein score and inflammatory bowel disease: a cross-sectional study

Dong Hyun Kim, Akinkunmi Paul Okekunle, Jioh Kang, Hyun-Soo Kim, Sang Hoon Kim, Min Kyu Jung, Jae Ho Park, Soo Young Na, Hoonjai Chun, Jung Eun Lee, Yun Jeong Lim

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):734-746.

Live zoster vaccination and hepatobiliary risk reduction: a nationwide South Korean study

Junyeol Kim, Kyeongmin Lee, Jiyeon Oh, Hayeon Lee, Jong-In Chang, Tae Young Park, Dong Keon Yon, Hyoung-Chul Oh

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):747-758.

Cardiology Effect of tegoprazan on temporal variability of platelet reactivity in patients treated with clopidogrel after coronary stenting

Oh-Hyun Lee, Ji Woong Roh, Yongcheol Kim, Eui Im, Deok-Kyu Cho

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):759-766.

Automatic quantitative analysis of atherosclerotic aortic plaques in patients with embolic cerebral infarction using deep learning

Hye Jin Bang, Jae-Hyeong Park, Sun Geu Chae, Suk Joo Bae, Ji-Hoon Jung, You Hee Cho, Jong Won Park, Dae-Won Kim, Jung Sun Cho

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):767-779.

Impact of guideline-directed medical therapy on the cardiac or non-cardiac death in acute myocardial infarction

Jin-Ho Choi, Dahee Hyun, Seung Ho Hur, Seung Woon Rha, Seung Jae Joo, Hyo-Soo Kim, Myung Ho Jeong

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):780-789.

Pulmonology Efficacy and safety of HL-301 compared with erdosteine in acute bronchitis: a randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority trial

Ji-Yong Moon, Joon Young Choi, Youlim Kim, Hye Jung Park, Yong Bum Park, Seong Yong Lim, Kyung Hoon Min, Deog Kyeom Kim, Chin Kook Rhee, Seung Won Ra, Chang Youl Lee, Yong Il Hwang, Kwang Ha Yoo

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):790-800.

The early impact of COVID-19 vaccines on major events in cardiac, pulmonary, and thromboembolic disease: a population-based study

Myeong Geun Choi, Min-Ho Kim, Eun Mi Chun

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):801-812.

Endocrinology-metabolism Association between metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and the risk of thyroid cancer: a nationwide cohort study

Jeongmin Lee, Jeongeun Kwak, Min-Hee Kim, Seung-Hwan Lee, Jae-Hyoung Cho, Dong-Jun Lim, Jung Min Lee, Sang-Ah Chang, Hun-Sung Kim

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):813-822.

Nephrology Association of kidney function and proteinuria with lower-extremity dysfunction in older Korean adults: a cross-sectional study

Bongjo Kim, Eun-Bin Lim, Young Sang Lyu, Minkook Son, Youngmin Yoon

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):823-834.

Rheumatology Factors influencing delayed attainment of low disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients continuing targeted therapy

Yeo-Jin Song, Soo-Kyung Cho, Se Rim Choi, Shin-Seok Lee, Hye-Soon Lee, Sung-Hoon Park, Yeon-Ah Lee, Min-Chan Park, Hyoun-Ah Kim, Soo-Bin Lee, Ha-Rim Park, Eunwoo Nam, Yoon-Kyoung Sung

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):835-844.

Comprehensive analysis of patients with rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease

Ji-Won Kim, Ju-Yang Jung, Chang-Hee Suh, Hyoun-Ah Kim

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):845-855.

Images of interest Nephrology Findings suggestive of Fanconi syndrome and multiple myeloma

Hwa-Young Lee, Sung Gyul Lim, Han Sang Lee, Won-Ae Lee, So Mi Kim

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):856-857.

Leiomyosarcoma at popliteal vein presented as unilateral leg edema in a patient with kidney transplantation

Sang Heon Song

Korean J Intern Med. 2025;40(5):858-859.