- Cross-sectional analysis of immunosuppressive regimens focused on everolimus after liver transplantation in a Korean high-volume transplantation center
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Kang SH, Hwang S, Ha TY, Song GW, Jung DH, Ahn CS, Moon DB, Kim KH, Park GC, Yoon YI, Park YH, Cho HD, Kwon JH, Chung YK, Choi JU, Lee SG
- KMID: 2468159
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2019 Dec;33(4):98-105.
- doi: 10.4285/jkstn.2019.33.4.98
BACKGROUND: The mammalian target of the rapamycin inhibitor has dual inhibitory effects on cell growth and angiogenesis. This study aimed to analyze the usage of everolimus on actual immunosuppression (IS)... -
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- Prophylactic Antiviral Treatment in Immunosuppressed Chronic Hepatitis B Patients
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Yoon EL
- KMID: 2464184
- Korean J Gastroenterol.
- 2019 Nov;74(5):258-266.
- doi: 10.4166/kjg.2019.74.5.258
Improved management of chronic hepatitis B patients with oral nucleos(t)ide analogues has increased the number of these patients who are getting older and have other accompanying comorbidities. These comorbidities frequently... -
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- Natural History and Treatment Indications of Chronic Hepatitis B
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Sinn DH
- KMID: 2464182
- Korean J Gastroenterol.
- 2019 Nov;74(5):245-250.
- doi: 10.4166/kjg.2019.74.5.245
HBV is the most common etiology of both liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in Korea. Despite much progress made, the currently available antiviral therapies cannot eradicate or eliminate this virus.... -
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- Role of Immunosuppressive Microenvironment in Acquiring Immunotolerance Post-Photothermal Therapy
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Cherukula , Park MS, Sontyana A, Mathew AP, Vijayan V, Bae WK, Park IK
- KMID: 2462185
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2019 Nov;34(44):e272.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2019.34.e272
BACKGROUND: Nanoparticle-mediated photothermal therapy (PTT) has been well studied as a treatment for cancer. However, the therapeutic outcome of PTT is often hindered by the penetration depth of laser light.... -
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- Kidney transplantation in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients: a report of two cases and a review of the literatures
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Hwang HP, Yu HC, Kang KP, Kim W, Park SK, Ku JS, Kim H, Lee S
- KMID: 2468181
- Korean J Transplant.
- 2019 Sep;33(3):60-64.
- doi: 10.4285/jkstn.2019.33.3.60
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection was traditionally considered an absolute contraindication for transplantation because of concerns about HIV disease progression due to immunosuppression. Since potent antiretroviral therapies (ARTs) have become... -
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- Utility of a modified components separation for abdominal wall reconstruction in the liver and kidney transplant population
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Black CK, Zolper EG, Walters ET, Wang J, Martinez J, Tran A, Naz I, Kotha V, Kim PJ, Sher SR, Evans KK
- KMID: 2464623
- Arch Plast Surg.
- 2019 Sep;46(5):462-469.
- doi: 10.5999/aps.2018.01361
BACKGROUND: Incisional hernia is a common complication following visceral organ transplantation. Transplant patients are at increased risk of primary and recurrent hernias due to chronic immune suppression and large incisions.... -
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- Effects of 3,3′,4,4′,5-pentachlorobiphenyl on human Kv1.3 and Kv1.5 channels
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Kim JH, Hwang S, Park SI, Jo SH
- KMID: 2460808
- Int J Oral Biol.
- 2019 Sep;44(3):115-123.
- doi: 10.11620/IJOB.2019.44.3.115
Among the environmental chemicals that may be able to disrupt the endocrine systems of animals and humans are polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a chemical class of considerable concern. PCB consists of... -
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- Penile Prosthesis Infection: Myths and Realities
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Hebert KJ, Kohler TS
- KMID: 2455405
- World J Mens Health.
- 2019 Sep;37(3):276-287.
- doi: 10.5534/wjmh.180123
Penile prosthesis infection is the most significant complication following prosthesis implant surgery leading to postoperative morbidity, increased health care costs, and psychological stress for the patient. We aimed to identify... -
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- The Korean Organ Transplant Registry (KOTRY): Second Official Adult Heart Transplant Report
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Kim D, Choi JO, Oh J, Cho HJ, Jung SH, Lee HY, Kang SM, Kim JJ, Jeon ES
- KMID: 2456867
- Korean Circ J.
- 2019 Aug;49(8):724-737.
- doi: 10.4070/kcj.2018.0392
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This second adult heart transplantation (HTx) report is based on Korean Organ Transplant Registry data submitted on 400 HTxs in recipients of all ages. METHODS: From March 2014... -
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- ABO-incompatible liver transplantation using only rituximab for patients with low anti-ABO antibody titer
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Lee B, Choi Y, Han HS, Yoon YS, Cho JY, Jeong SH, Kim JW, Jang ES, Ahn S
- KMID: 2456017
- Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg.
- 2019 Aug;23(3):211-218.
- doi: 10.14701/ahbps.2019.23.3.211
BACKGROUNDS/AIMS: Graft survival after ABO-incompatible (ABOi) living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) has increased due to advances in desensitization methods. We analyzed early outcomes following ABOi LDLT using only rituximab without... -
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- A Novel Immunomodulatory Mechanism Dependent on Acetylcholine Secreted by Human Bone Marrow-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
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Yi TG, Cho YK, Lee HJ, Kim J, Jeon MS, Ham DS, Kim WC, Song SU
- KMID: 2465901
- Int J Stem Cells.
- 2019 Jul;12(2):315-330.
- doi: 10.15283/ijsc18098
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are used to treat autoimmune or inflammatory diseases. Our aim was to determine the immunomodulatory mechanisms elicited by MSCs during inflammation. METHODS AND RESULTS:... -
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- Multiple Eruptive Dermatofibromas in a Patient with Myasthenia Gravis Treated with Systemic Corticosteroid
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Park GH, Kim T, Park S, Lee HJ, Jin H, Shim WH, Kim GW, Kim HS, Ko HC, Kim BS, Kim MB, You HS
- KMID: 2449201
- Korean J Dermatol.
- 2019 May;57(4):194-196.
Dermatofibroma is a fibrohistiocytic tumor of the skin that commonly occurs as a solitary lesion on the lower extremities of young women. Multiple eruptive dermatofibromas (MEDFs), defined as the presence... -
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- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in a 13-year-old Lao Girl: A Case Report
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Kedsatha P, Cheong HI, Choi Y
- KMID: 2448161
- Child Kidney Dis.
- 2019 Apr;23(1):43-47.
- doi: 10.3339/jkspn.2019.23.1.43
Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), a rare form of thrombotic microangiopathy, is distinguished from the typical form by the absence of a preceding verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli infection. Notably, aHUS occurs... -
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- Comparison of Transplant Outcomes for Low-level and Standard-level Tacrolimus at Different Time Points after Kidney Transplantation
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Jung HY, Cho SY, Choi JY, Cho JH, Park SH, Kim YL, Kim HK, Huh S, Won DI, Kim CD
- KMID: 2442101
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2019 Apr;34(12):e103.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2019.34.e103
BACKGROUND: Optimal tacrolimus (TAC) trough levels for different periods after kidney transplantation (KT) has not been definitely established. This study aimed to investigate transplant outcomes of low-level (LL) and standard-level... -
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- Hematopoiesis Activity of Sambucus javanica on Chloramphenicol-induced Aplastic Anemia Mouse Model
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Putra WE, Rifa'i M
- KMID: 2443105
- Nat Prod Sci.
- 2019 Mar;25(1):59-63.
- doi: 10.20307/nps.2019.25.1.59
Hematopoiesis has a pivotal role in the maintenance of body homeostasis. Ironically, several hematological disorder caused by chemicals, drugs, and other environmental factors lead to severe bone marrow failure. Current... -
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- Usefulness of valacyclovir prophylaxis for cytomegalovirus infection after anti-thymocyte globulin as rejection therapy
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Ko EJ, Yu JH, Yang CW, Chung BH
- KMID: 2441017
- Korean J Intern Med.
- 2019 Mar;34(2):375-382.
- doi: 10.3904/kjim.2017.040
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) treatment for acute T-cell mediated rejection (TCMR) can increase the risk of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. We aimed to evaluate the effect of valacyclovir prophylaxis against CMV... -
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- Incidence and risk factors for herpes zoster after adult liver transplantation
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Kim W, Kim S, Oh J, Jeong YJ, Rhu J, Kim KS, Lee J, Choi GS, Kim JM, Joh JW
- KMID: 2433946
- Ann Surg Treat Res.
- 2019 Feb;96(2):95-99.
- doi: 10.4174/astr.2019.96.2.95
PURPOSE: Herpes zoster (HZ) is caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, which occurs frequently in liver transplant recipients with impaired cellular immunity. The purpose of this study was... -
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- Management of Arrhythmias Associated with Cardiac Sarcoidosis
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Yada H, Soejima K
- KMID: 2432130
- Korean Circ J.
- 2019 Feb;49(2):119-133.
- doi: 10.4070/kcj.2018.0432
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology. The annual incidence of systemic sarcoidosis is estimated at 10–20 per 100,000 individuals. Owing to the recent advances in imaging modalities,... -
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- Current new challenges in the management of ulcerative colitis
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Fukuda T, Naganuma M, Kanai T
- KMID: 2438441
- Intest Res.
- 2019 Jan;17(1):36-44.
- doi: 10.5217/ir.2018.00126
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Although the cause of UC is postulated to be multifactorial in nature, including genetic predisposition, epithelial barrier defects,... -
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- A Case of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis Following Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant in an Immunocompetent Patient with Uveitis
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Kim I, Lee J
- KMID: 2431845
- J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
- 2019 Jan;60(1):85-90.
- doi: 10.3341/jkos.2019.60.1.85
PURPOSE: We report a case of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis following placement of an intravitreal dexamethasone implant in an immunocompetent patient diagnosed with non-infectious uveitis. CASE SUMMARY: A 60-year-old woman was referred... -
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