Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · May 2018
Prediction of Return-to-original-work after an Industrial Accident Using Machine Learning and Comparison of Techniques.
Many studies have tried to develop predictors for return-to-work (RTW). However, since complex factors have been demonstrated to predict RTW, it is difficult to use them practically. This study investigated whether factors used in previous studies could predict whether an individual had returned to his/her original work by four years after termination of the worker's recovery period. ⋯ It is possible to predict a worker's probability of RTOW using machine learning techniques with moderate accuracy.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · May 2018
Multicenter Study Clinical TrialEfficacy and Safety of a New 10% Intravenous Immunoglobulin Product in Patients with Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP).
In the current study, we aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg)-SN 10%, a new 10% IVIg formulation, in adult patients with severe primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP; platelet count < 20 × 109/L). ⋯ In summary, IVIg-SN 10% formulation was found to be safe and effective in adult ITP patients (Trial registry at ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02063789).
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · May 2018
Safety and Efficacy of Anti-dementia Agents in the Extremely Elderly Patients with Dementia.
There are debates on representation and generalizability of previous randomized controlled trials about anti-dementia agents in the oldest old population. In this context, we aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of anti-dementia agents in the very elderly patients with dementia. ⋯ The use of anti-dementia agents in the oldest old dementia patients may be safe and effective as the younger old dementia patients.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · May 2018
Job-Seeking Stress, Mental Health Problems, and the Role of Perceived Social Support in University Graduates in Korea.
Increases in unemployment and suicide in the young Korean population have recently become major social concerns in the country. The purpose of this study was to examine mental health status in young job seekers and identify sociodemographic factors related to job-seeking stress, depression, and suicidal ideation. We also explored the mediating effect of depression on the relationship between job-seeking stress and suicidal ideation and examined whether social support moderated this effect. ⋯ The results suggest that depression management and interventions are urgently required for young job seekers, and social support should be provided to assist them both emotionally and economically.