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View article: Mediterranean Diet Adherence and One-Year Metabolic Changes in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Cancer: An Observational Study
Mediterranean Diet Adherence and One-Year Metabolic Changes in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Cancer: An Observational Study Open
Background/Objectives: The Mediterranean diet (MD) has been associated with favorable metabolic outcomes in the general population. However, evidence of these associations among thyroid cancer survivors remains limited. This study examined…
View article: Machine learning‐based early prediction of asthma in preschoolers: The COCOA birth cohort study
Machine learning‐based early prediction of asthma in preschoolers: The COCOA birth cohort study Open
Background Early prediction of asthma in preschoolers, which is crucial for timely intervention, remains challenging. This study aimed to develop a machine learning (ML)‐based model and a questionnaire‐based scoring tool for the prediction…
View article: Impact of obesity on palpation-guided distal radial access for coronary procedures: subgroup analysis of the multicenter, prospective KODRA registry
Impact of obesity on palpation-guided distal radial access for coronary procedures: subgroup analysis of the multicenter, prospective KODRA registry Open
In this subgroup analysis of the KODRA trial, obesity was not associated with the success rate for palpation-guided distal radial artery cannulation, crossover rate, and DRA-related complications.
View article: Impact of Meal Frequency on Insulin Resistance in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study (Diabetes Metab J 2025;49:311-20)
Impact of Meal Frequency on Insulin Resistance in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study (Diabetes Metab J 2025;49:311-20) Open
View article: Exploring Factors Related to Social Isolation Among Older Adults in the Predementia Stage Using Ecological Momentary Assessments and Actigraphy: Machine Learning Approach
Exploring Factors Related to Social Isolation Among Older Adults in the Predementia Stage Using Ecological Momentary Assessments and Actigraphy: Machine Learning Approach Open
Background As the global population ages, the economic burden of dementia continues to rise. Social isolation—which includes limited social interaction and feelings of loneliness—negatively affects cognitive function and is a significant r…
View article: Feasibility of percutaneous coronary intervention using a 7-French thin-walled sheath via the distal radial access
Feasibility of percutaneous coronary intervention using a 7-French thin-walled sheath via the distal radial access Open
View article: Association of Mediterranean, high-quality, and anti-inflammatory diet with dementia in UK Biobank cohort
Association of Mediterranean, high-quality, and anti-inflammatory diet with dementia in UK Biobank cohort Open
View article: The effects of G1899 Korean red ginseng extract powder on long COVID for acute COVID19 infection: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
The effects of G1899 Korean red ginseng extract powder on long COVID for acute COVID19 infection: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Open
These findings suggest that G1899 has beneficial effects on the amelioration of long COVID symptoms, with more prominent effects observed in women. Although the changes in Treg population were not statistically significant in the G1899 gro…
View article: Feasibility and Effects of a Gait Assistance and Gait Resistance Training Program Using a Walking-Assist Wearable Robot for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Single-Group, Pre-, and Posttest Study
Feasibility and Effects of a Gait Assistance and Gait Resistance Training Program Using a Walking-Assist Wearable Robot for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Single-Group, Pre-, and Posttest Study Open
Background Two-thirds of people aged 65 years and older may require help with daily activities such as eating, bathing, and getting in and out of bed or a chair. Walking-assist wearable robots have shown significant improvements in physica…
View article: Thiazolidinedione Use and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Who Underwent Carotid Artery Revascularization
Thiazolidinedione Use and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Who Underwent Carotid Artery Revascularization Open
Background Thiazolidinediones are oral antidiabetic agents known for their wide‐ranging pleiotropic effects, potentially offering cardiovascular protection. Using a nationwide health claims database in Korea, we evaluated whether thiazolid…
View article: Distal Radial Access and Women: Implications for Access Site Outcomes in Coronary Procedures
Distal Radial Access and Women: Implications for Access Site Outcomes in Coronary Procedures Open
Background We investigated the sex‐specific variations in distal radial access (DRA)–associated outcomes, as well as the factors influencing these outcomes, by utilizing a comprehensive real‐world registry. Methods In this post‐hoc analysi…
View article: Therapeutic hypothermia in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Therapeutic hypothermia in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by out-of-hospital cardiac arrest Open
View article: Association of waist circumference with all cause mortality in Parkinson’s disease
Association of waist circumference with all cause mortality in Parkinson’s disease Open
View article: Cluster‐Based Analysis of Lipid Profiles and Inflammation in Association With Cardiovascular Disease Incidence and Mortality: A 17.5‐Year Longitudinal Study
Cluster‐Based Analysis of Lipid Profiles and Inflammation in Association With Cardiovascular Disease Incidence and Mortality: A 17.5‐Year Longitudinal Study Open
Cardiovascular mortality is a leading cause of global deaths, with aging, dyslipidemia, and inflammation recognized as key risk factors. This study aimed to identify distinct cardiovascular risk profiles using cluster analysis based on lip…
View article: Epidemiology of Candidemia in Children and Neonates in Korea, 2009–2018: A Multi-Center Study
Epidemiology of Candidemia in Children and Neonates in Korea, 2009–2018: A Multi-Center Study Open
Candidemia caused by non-albicans Candida was more common in pediatric patients during the study period. Resistance to antifungal agents was noted. Monitoring for epidemiologic change is warranted.
View article: Comparison of Short-term and Standard Duration Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Elderly Patients: A Pooled Analysis of Five Korean Randomized Clinical Trials
Comparison of Short-term and Standard Duration Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Elderly Patients: A Pooled Analysis of Five Korean Randomized Clinical Trials Open
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01145079 (RESET), NCT01308281 (IVUS-XPL), NCT01752894 (DETECT-OCT), NCT02494895 (TICO), NCT02513810 (One-Month-DAPT).
View article: Diastolic Hyperemia-Free Ratio in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Prospective Observational Study
Diastolic Hyperemia-Free Ratio in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Prospective Observational Study Open
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05421169.
View article: Proton Pump Inhibitors Use in Patients With Ischemic Stroke on Dual Antiplatelet Therapy at Low Risk of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Proton Pump Inhibitors Use in Patients With Ischemic Stroke on Dual Antiplatelet Therapy at Low Risk of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Open
Background Current guidelines lack recommendations regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for preventing upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) among patients at low risk for UGIB treated with dual antiplatelet therapy for isch…
View article: Impact of Meal Frequency on Insulin Resistance in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study
Impact of Meal Frequency on Insulin Resistance in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
Background: Insulin resistance (IR) is central to metabolic disorders and significantly influenced by diet. Studies on meal frequency (MF) and metabolic indicators have shown mixed results. This study explores the link between MF and IR in…
View article: Socioeconomic disparities and cardio-cerebrovascular diseases: A nationwide cross-sectional study
Socioeconomic disparities and cardio-cerebrovascular diseases: A nationwide cross-sectional study Open
Despite the increase in the elderly population and the prevalence of obesity, the incidence of CCVDs in Korea has remained unchanged. Individuals with low education or low income had a significantly higher prevalence of CCVD, with the lowe…
View article: Establishment of IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 continuous reference percentiles from data of healthy children using three kinds of immunoassay systems
Establishment of IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 continuous reference percentiles from data of healthy children using three kinds of immunoassay systems Open
Age- and sex-specific pediatric LMS based continuous reference intervals are method dependent and they should be calculated for dynamic parameters that show variations throughout childhood.
View article: Association of dietary habits with general and abdominal obesity in Korean children and adolescents: cluster analysis of nationwide population survey data
Association of dietary habits with general and abdominal obesity in Korean children and adolescents: cluster analysis of nationwide population survey data Open
Introduction Childhood obesity is a growing global health concern, but few studies have investigated dietary factors specifically related to obesity and abdominal obesity in children and adolescents. Herein, we aimed to identify the dietar…
View article: Clinical utility of repeated rebiopsy for EGFR T790M mutation detection in non-small cell lung cancer
Clinical utility of repeated rebiopsy for EGFR T790M mutation detection in non-small cell lung cancer Open
Purpose In cases where rebiopsy fails to find the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) T790M mutation, the criteria for selecting patients for repeated rebiopsy remains unclear. This study aimed to assess the impact of repeated rebiopsy…
View article: Integrative prediction model for radiation pneumonitis incorporating genetic and clinical-pathological factors using machine learning
Integrative prediction model for radiation pneumonitis incorporating genetic and clinical-pathological factors using machine learning Open
View article: Efficacy of single-dose evolocumab injection in early-phase acute myocardial infarction: a retrospective single-center study
Efficacy of single-dose evolocumab injection in early-phase acute myocardial infarction: a retrospective single-center study Open
Background/Aims: Achieving rapid reduction of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels below 55 mg/dL in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) can be challenging with statins alone. This single-center, retrospective stu…
View article: One-year mortality and morbidities of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome compared with other diseases: A nationwide cohort study in South Korea
One-year mortality and morbidities of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome compared with other diseases: A nationwide cohort study in South Korea Open
Background The long-term mortality and morbidity of patients with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) remain unclear. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted using the National Health Insurance Service dataset …
View article: The Human Genetic Differences in the Outcomes of mRNA Vaccination against COVID-19: A Prospective Cohort Study
The Human Genetic Differences in the Outcomes of mRNA Vaccination against COVID-19: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
Background: This study aimed to explore how genetic variations in individuals impact neutralization activity post-mRNA vaccination, recognizing the critical role vaccination plays in curbing COVID-19 spread and the necessity of ensuring va…
View article: Intravascular ultrasound-guided versus angiography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock
Intravascular ultrasound-guided versus angiography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock Open
View article: Usefulness of Impulse Oscillometry in Predicting the Severity of Bronchiectasis
Usefulness of Impulse Oscillometry in Predicting the Severity of Bronchiectasis Open
Background: Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease that leads to airway inflammation, destruction, and airflow limitation, which reflects its severity. Impulse oscillometry (IOS) is a non-invasive method that uses sound waves to e…
View article: Assessing the Feasibility and Efficacy of Pre-Sleep Dim Light Therapy for Adults with Insomnia: A Pilot Study
Assessing the Feasibility and Efficacy of Pre-Sleep Dim Light Therapy for Adults with Insomnia: A Pilot Study Open
Background: Insomnia is increasingly recognized for its marked impact on public health and is often associated with various adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular diseases and mental health disorders. The aim of this study was t…