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View article: Association between watching mukbang and cookbang and alcohol use among adolescents
Association between watching mukbang and cookbang and alcohol use among adolescents Open
A significant association was found between watching mukbang and cookbang and alcohol use among adolescents. The association varied according to economic status, with stronger associations observed in the low and middle economic status gro…
View article: Association between changes in self-esteem and smartphone dependency among Korean adolescents
Association between changes in self-esteem and smartphone dependency among Korean adolescents Open
Increasing smartphone ownership across all age groups has raised concerns about the rising risk of smartphone addiction, particularly during adolescence when self-esteem development is critical. This study aimed to investigate the associat…
View article: Association between smartphone screen time and fast food intake among adolescents: a cross-sectional survey
Association between smartphone screen time and fast food intake among adolescents: a cross-sectional survey Open
Objective Despite growing concerns regarding the impact of smartphone use on adolescents' lifestyle, there is a notable lack of studies utilising national data to explore how smartphone use influences eating habits in this age group. We ai…
View article: Therapeutic outcomes of oral cefcapene in meibomitis-related keratoconjunctivitis: A Propensity-matched cohort study
Therapeutic outcomes of oral cefcapene in meibomitis-related keratoconjunctivitis: A Propensity-matched cohort study Open
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics and therapeutic response in patients with meibomitis-related keratoconjunctivitis (MRKC) who were treated with oral cefcapene pivoxil hydrochloride hydrate, and…
View article: Implementation of the Hospitalist System and In‐Hospital Mortality Among Patients With Cancer: Using the National Health Insurance Cohort Data
Implementation of the Hospitalist System and In‐Hospital Mortality Among Patients With Cancer: Using the National Health Insurance Cohort Data Open
Introduction Hospitalists are directly responsible for inpatients, from hospitalization to discharge. Recently, Korea has started reimbursing hospitalist inpatient services. However, evidence of hospitalists being associated with improved …
View article: Indirect Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on All‐Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Disease Among People With Diabetes Mellitus From Korea and Hong Kong: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
Indirect Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on All‐Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Disease Among People With Diabetes Mellitus From Korea and Hong Kong: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis Open
Background and Aims The COVID‐19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems globally, raising concerns about its impact on the continuing care of people with chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus (DM). However, few studies have quantifie…
View article: Health Literacy and its Association with Prehypertension: Insights from the 2023 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (Preprint)
Health Literacy and its Association with Prehypertension: Insights from the 2023 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Hypertension represents a significant global health challenge, closely linked to cardiovascular diseases and elevated premature mortality rates. Prehypertension, defined as elevated blood pressure not meeting the diagnostic cri…
View article: Association between perceived financial hardship and sleep duration among Korean adolescents
Association between perceived financial hardship and sleep duration among Korean adolescents Open
Household financial hardship primarily affects the mental and physical health of children, with adolescence being a particularly vulnerable period for emotional and sleep-related issues. This study aimed to investigate the associations bet…
View article: Revisiting Reliability in the Reasoning-based Pose Estimation Benchmark
Revisiting Reliability in the Reasoning-based Pose Estimation Benchmark Open
The reasoning-based pose estimation (RPE) benchmark has emerged as a widely adopted evaluation standard for pose-aware multimodal large language models (MLLMs). Despite its significance, we identified critical reproducibility and benchmark…
View article: Association between obstructive sleep apnea and quality of life in Korean middle-aged people: a cross-sectional study
Association between obstructive sleep apnea and quality of life in Korean middle-aged people: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a serious sleep disorder, can lead to comorbidities and decreased quality of life if untreated. Poor sleep quality from OSA affects concentration, cognitive function, and mental health, contributin…
View article: Population-attributable Fractions of Lifestyle Factors for Prediabetes in Korea: A Regression-based Analysis of National Survey Data
Population-attributable Fractions of Lifestyle Factors for Prediabetes in Korea: A Regression-based Analysis of National Survey Data Open
Objectives: Although lifestyle modification programs are widely implemented for diabetes prevention, the contributions of individual lifestyle factors remain unclear. This study investigated lifestyle risk factors for prediabetes and emplo…
View article: Reducing Higher Order Aberrations after Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction using Asymmetric Spacing Spot/Track Distances with Low Energy Levels
Reducing Higher Order Aberrations after Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction using Asymmetric Spacing Spot/Track Distances with Low Energy Levels Open
Purpose: To compare the visual outcomes and changes in corneal higher order aberrations (HOAs) after keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) using conventional symmetric spot/track distance laser spacing versus modified asymmetric spo…
View article: Impact of physical activity and psychological skills training with parental participation on cognitive, emotional, and behavioral outcomes in children with ADHD and their parents: A study protocol
Impact of physical activity and psychological skills training with parental participation on cognitive, emotional, and behavioral outcomes in children with ADHD and their parents: A study protocol Open
Background Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in attention, hyperactivity, and impulse control. Previous studies have suggested that engaging in moderate to vigoro…
View article: Impact of fear of falling on social engagement among older adults: A nationwide longitudinal panel study
Impact of fear of falling on social engagement among older adults: A nationwide longitudinal panel study Open
FoF is associated with reduced social engagement in older adults, and therefore, individuals with FoF may require special attention to prevent negative health outcomes resulting from social isolation caused by FoF.
View article: A Rare Presentation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Adrenal Metastasis Mimicking Primary Adrenal Malignancy
A Rare Presentation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Adrenal Metastasis Mimicking Primary Adrenal Malignancy Open
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a primary liver malignancy, often metastasizes to extrahepatic organs, including the adrenal glands. Differentiating metastatic HCC from primary adrenal tumors is diagnostically challenging, particularly in …
View article: Association between Oral Contraceptive Usage and Symptoms of General Anxiety Disorder in Korean Women
Association between Oral Contraceptive Usage and Symptoms of General Anxiety Disorder in Korean Women Open
Background Oral contraceptives are widely used by women for reproductive and non-reproductive purposes, such as regulating menstrual cycles and managing mood. However, the mental health side effects, particularly related to anxiety and moo…
View article: Association between Oral Contraceptive Usage and Depressive Symptoms in Korean Women
Association between Oral Contraceptive Usage and Depressive Symptoms in Korean Women Open
Background Oral contraceptives—widely used by women for both reproductive and non-reproductive health reasons such as menstrual regulation, mood stabilization, and acne treatment—vary in type (including combined estrogen-progesterone, prog…
View article: Association between handgrip strength, handgrip strength asymmetry, and anxiety in Korean older adults: The Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2022
Association between handgrip strength, handgrip strength asymmetry, and anxiety in Korean older adults: The Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2022 Open
Low handgrip strength (HGS) and HGS asymmetry are associated with age-related physical and mental disorders in older adults. This study aimed to examine the association between HGS-related factors and anxiety to evaluate whether HGS assess…
View article: Differential association between cumulative dose of 5α-reductase inhibitors and mortality
Differential association between cumulative dose of 5α-reductase inhibitors and mortality Open
The association between various cumulative doses of 5-ARIs and mortality remains unclear. To examine the absolute and time-averaged cumulative doses of 5-ARIs and their association with all-cause and cause-specific mortality among patients…
View article: Association between changes in family relationship status and suicidal ideation among individuals with physical disabilities
Association between changes in family relationship status and suicidal ideation among individuals with physical disabilities Open
Our findings suggest the importance of addressing family relationships in suicide prevention strategies and mental health interventions for individuals with physical disabilities.
View article: Association between hikikomori (social withdrawal) and depression in Korean young adults
Association between hikikomori (social withdrawal) and depression in Korean young adults Open
This study highlights the link between hikikomori and depression in South Korean youth, with sex-specific differences in depression and suicide risk, suggesting the need for tailored mental health programs. Future research should explore t…
View article: Differences in intervention for patients with acute stroke according to the manpower of neurosurgeons
Differences in intervention for patients with acute stroke according to the manpower of neurosurgeons Open
Background and objectives Stroke, a leading global cause of death, poses a substantial health burden. The incidence of stroke is high in an aging society. Appropriate healthcare resources are crucial for providing prompt interventions to p…
View article: Association between smoking behavior and oral health problems: A national cross-sectional study in Korea
Association between smoking behavior and oral health problems: A national cross-sectional study in Korea Open
This study confirmed that smoking is strongly associated with oral health problems. Public health efforts should focus on prevention and tailored interventions to support quitting and improve oral health outcomes in both current and ex-smo…
View article: Association between type of smoking and smoking cessation plans in Korean adults: A nationwide cross-sectional study
Association between type of smoking and smoking cessation plans in Korean adults: A nationwide cross-sectional study Open
E-cigarette use may have a negative impact on smoking cessation plans in male smokers. The results suggest the importance of public health efforts to provide accurate information and interventions related to e-cigarettes.
View article: Association between private dental insurance enrollment and dental care utilization: A two-part model approach
Association between private dental insurance enrollment and dental care utilization: A two-part model approach Open
Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between private dental insurance enrollment and dental care utilization in South Korea, focusing on how private insurance influences the intensity and frequency of dental service use. By ex…