- Tobacco use, immunosuppressive, chronic pain, and psychiatric conditions are prevalent in women with symptomatic mesh complications undergoing mesh removal surgery
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Blau EK, Adelstein , Amin KA, Durfy SJ, Lucioni A, Kobashi KC, Lee UJ
- KMID: 2469127
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2020 Feb;61(Suppl 1):S57-S63.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.2020.61.S1.S57
PURPOSE: To identify demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with symptomatic pelvic floor mesh complications who underwent mesh removal at our academic medical center. The secondary goal was to determine... -
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- Preoperative sterile pyuria as a prognostic biomarker for intravesical recurrence in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma
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Jeon BJ, Tae BS, Choi H, Bae JH, Kim JW, Park HS, Park JY
- KMID: 2466792
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2020 Jan;61(1):51-58.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.2020.61.1.51
PURPOSE: To evaluate if preoperative sterile pyuria can be a prognostic factor for intravesical recurrence (IVR) and overall survival (OS)in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) undergoing surgery. MATERIALS AND... -
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- Application of body composition zones in boys with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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Choi M, Lee S, Bae SH, Chung S
- KMID: 2468726
- Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab.
- 2019 Dec;24(4):243-247.
- doi: 10.6065/apem.2019.24.4.243
PURPOSE: Screening nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by body mass index (BMI) as a single surrogate measure for obesity has limitations. We suggest considering body composition zones by drawing a... -
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- Prevalence and Risk Factors of Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Healthcare Workers
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Lee S, Lee YL, Kim YC, Kim EJ, Heo JY, Choi YH
- KMID: 2467904
- Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.
- 2019 Dec;24(2):52-59.
- doi: 10.14192/kjicp.2019.24.2.52
BACKGROUND: Due to occupational exposure, healthcare workers (HCW) face an increased risk of tuberculosis (TB) infection. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence and risk factors of latent tuberculosis... -
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- Molecular and Clinicopathological Features of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors in Vietnamese Patients
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Ngo QD, Pham QT, Phan DA, Hoang AV, Hua TN, Nguyen ST
- KMID: 2465435
- J Pathol Transl Med.
- 2019 Nov;53(6):361-368.
- doi: 10.4132/jptm.2019.08.27
BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most frequent mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract. Management of GIST patients is currently based on clinicopathological features and associated genetic changes. However,... -
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- Upper Cervical Subluxation and Cervicomedullary Junction Compression in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Chung J, Bak KH, Yi HJ, Chun HJ, Ryu JI, Han MH
- KMID: 2463658
- J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
- 2019 Nov;62(6):661-670.
- doi: 10.3340/jkns.2018.0234
OBJECTIVE: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known to involve the cervical spine up to 86%. It often causes cervical instability like atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS), subaxial subluxation, and vertical subluxation (VS). In... -
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- Selection of Candidates for Endovascular Treatment: Characteristics According to Three Different Selection Methods
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Chung JW, Kim BJ, Jeong HG, Seo WK, Kim GM, Jung C, Han MK, Bae HJ, Bang OY
- KMID: 2464650
- J Stroke.
- 2019 Sep;21(3):332-339.
- doi: 10.5853/jos.2019.01578
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: To investigate the number and characteristics of patients eligible for endovascular treatment (EVT) determined using three different selection methods: clinical-core mismatch, target mismatch, and collateral status. METHODS: Using... -
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- Postthyroidectomy obesity in a Korean population: does the extent of surgery matter?
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Park MY, Nam SE, Park KS, Saindane M, Yoo YB, Yang JH, Ahn AL, Choi JK, Park WS
- KMID: 2455971
- Ann Surg Treat Res.
- 2019 Sep;97(3):119-123.
- doi: 10.4174/astr.2019.97.3.119
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of postthyroidectomy obesity, and the relationship between the extent of thyroidectomy and obesity. METHODS: A survey conducted at an outpatient... -
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- Long Term Safety and Efficacy of Etanercept in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in a Single Center
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Bang MH, Kim KN
- KMID: 2451512
- J Rheum Dis.
- 2019 Jul;26(3):200-205.
- doi: 10.4078/jrd.2019.26.3.200
OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to investigate the long term safety and efficacy of etanercept in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). METHODS: The study subjects were the 90 JIA patients treated... -
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- Psychological Characteristics of Living Liver Transplantation Donors using MMPI-2 Profiles
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Lee JH, Choi TY, Yoon S
- KMID: 2453180
- Korean J Psychosom Med.
- 2019 Jun;27(1):42-49.
- doi: 10.22722/KJPM.2019.27.1.42
OBJECTIVES: Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) is a life-saving therapy for patients with terminal liver disease. Many studies have focused on recipients rather than donors. The aim of this study... -
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- Academic Medicine Is Patient–Centered Medicine
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An S
- KMID: 2451854
- Korean Med Educ Rev.
- 2019 Jun;21(2):80-91.
- doi: 10.17496/kmer.2019.21.2.80
The tripartite mission of 'academic medicine is education, research, and patient care. Academic medical centers (AMCs) are carrying out the mission and ultimately aiming to improve the health of people... -
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- Relationship between low hemoglobin levels and mortality in patients with septic shock
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Jung SM, Kim YJ, Ryoo SM, Kim WY
- KMID: 2449368
- Acute Crit Care.
- 2019 May;34(2):141-147.
- doi: 10.4266/acc.2019.00465
BACKGROUND: Hemoglobin levels are a critical parameter for oxygen delivery in patients with shock. On comparing target hemoglobin levels upon transfusion initiation, the correlation between the severity of decrease in... -
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- Fungal Allergen Propensity Study Confirmed Through Multiple Allergosorbent Chemiluminescent Assay
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Choi Y, Park J
- KMID: 2447746
- Korean J Med Mycol.
- 2019 Mar;24(1):9-18.
- doi: 10.17966/JMI.2019.24.1.9
BACKGROUND: Exposure and sensitization to fungal allergens can evoke the development and worsen allergic diseases. Many patients with allergies show multiple positive reactions to different allergens. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this... -
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- The Utility of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Patients with Isolated Elevations in Serum Amylase and/or Lipase
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Sitaraman , Sachdev AH, Gonda TA, Sethi A, Poneros JM, Gress FG
- KMID: 2447675
- Clin Endosc.
- 2019 Mar;52(2):175-181.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2018.110
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The aim of this study was to describe the diagnostic yield of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in patients with isolated elevated levels of amylase and/or lipase. METHODS: A retrospective chart review... -
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- Depressive Symptoms and Sociodemographic Risk Factors among Chronic Disease Inpatients at University Medical Centers
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Choi GA, Choi HJ, Park SY
- KMID: 2442656
- Korean J Health Promot.
- 2019 Mar;19(1):32-38.
- doi: 10.15384/kjhp.2019.19.1.32
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of and the sociodemographic risk factors for depressive symptoms among inpatients with chronic diseases who completed the Patient Health... -
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- Efficacy and Safety of Combined Radiofrequency Ablation with Transarterial Chemoembolization in Patients with Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer Stage A Hepatocellular Carcinoma Ineligible for Curative Treatment
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Kim AR, Park E, Kwon SY, Park SJ, Kim YJ, Yoo BC, Choe WH, Kim JH, Hwang JH, Park SW, Kim YJ, Park HS, Yu MH, Jeon HJ
- KMID: 2442083
- Korean J Gastroenterol.
- 2019 Mar;73(3):167-176.
- doi: 10.4166/kjg.2019.73.3.167
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Surgical resection or ablation is recommended for the treatment of early hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), whereas transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is frequently used in early HCC ineligible for curative resection. We... -
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- The Risk of Malignancy in Korean Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Lee H
- KMID: 2431640
- Yonsei Med J.
- 2019 Feb;60(2):223-229.
- doi: 10.3349/ymj.2019.60.2.223
PURPOSE: To investigate the overall cancer risk and risk for specific cancers in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients in Korea by comparing cancer incidence between RA patients and the general population. MATERIALS... -
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- Statin Exposure Is Not Associated with Reduced Prevalence of Colorectal Neoplasia in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Shah SC, Glass J, Giustino G, ten Hove J, Castaneda , Torres J, Kumar A, Elman J, Ullman TA, Itzkowitz
- KMID: 2434391
- Gut Liver.
- 2019 Jan;13(1):54-61.
- doi: 10.5009/gnl18178
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Statins have been postulated to lower the risk of colorectal neoplasia. No studies have examined any possible chemopreventive effect of statins in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) undergoing... -
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- Clinical Efficacy of Radiotherapy in Helicobacter pylori Negative or Unresponsive to Eradication Therapy Primary Gastric Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma
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Park BS, Lee SH
- KMID: 2432432
- Korean J Gastroenterol.
- 2019 Jan;73(1):19-25.
- doi: 10.4166/kjg.2019.73.1.19
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The eradication of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is an effective treatment in gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma associated with H. pylori infection. However, the treatment strategy in gastric... -
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- Elevated Body Mass Index Is Associated with Secondary Hypogonadism among Men Presenting to a Tertiary Academic Medical Center
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Masterson , Soodana-Prakash N, Patel AS, Kargi AY, Ramasamy R
- KMID: 2429726
- World J Mens Health.
- 2019 Jan;37(1):93-98.
- doi: 10.5534/wjmh.180047
PURPOSE: To characterize the population of hypogonadal men who presented to a tertiary academic urology clinic and evaluate risk factors for primary vs. secondary hypogonadism. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We evaluated all... -
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