Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · May 2022
Nosocomial Outbreak by Delta Variant From a Fully Vaccinated Patient.
The potential for a nosocomial outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from a fully vaccinated individual is largely unknown. ⋯ Transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 from a fully vaccinated index occurred rapidly via the wards and on-call room. Care must be taken to not use equipment that can change the airflow.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · May 2022
The Association Between Temperament and Characteristics, Smartphone App Use Patterns and Academic Performance of University Students.
Smartphone use patterns may predict daily life efficacy and performance improvements in sports. Additionally, personal characteristics may be associated with smartphone overuse. ⋯ High usage time of serious apps can help sports majors to excel academically. Particularly among sports majors, serious apps are related to activity, the desire for rewards and recognition, and the tendency to transcend themselves.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · May 2022
Predictive Factors for Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare After Switching From Intravenous to Subcutaneous Formulation of Tocilizumab in Real-World Practice.
To evaluate the incidence and related factors of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) flares after switching from intravenous tocilizumab (TCZ-IV) to subcutaneous tocilizumab (TCZ-SC) injection in stable RA patients. ⋯ MTX non-use and high dose of TCZ-IV per weight were associated with a risk of RA flare after switching to TCZ-SC. RA patients with these factors need to be carefully observed for flare after switching from TCZ-IV to TCZ-SC.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · May 2022
Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism: The 3rd Korean Nationwide Study.
The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) has gradually increased in the Korean population. This study aimed to evaluate the annual age- and sex-adjusted incidence rates (ASR) of VTE and anticoagulation trends between 2014 and 2018. ⋯ In Korea, the ASRs of VTE continued to increase since 2014, but the rate of increase slowed in 2018. The VTE occurred more often in the elderly and in women. Five years after the introduction of DOACs in 2013, they accounted for 73% of all anticoagulants used to treat VTE.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · May 2022
Mediating Effect of Viral Anxiety and Perceived Benefits of Physical Distancing on Adherence to Distancing Among High School Students Amid COVID-19.
The aim of this study is to explore whether high school students' adherence to physical distancing was associated with health beliefs, social norms, and psychological factors during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. ⋯ Explaining the rationale or benefits of physical distancing may be important in increasing adherence to physical distancing among high school students.