Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Aug 2022
Serial Long-Term Growth and Neurodevelopment of Very-Low-Birth-Weight Infants: 2022 Update on the Korean Neonatal Network.
We aimed to evaluate the long-term growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes of very-low-birth-weight infants (VLBWIs, birth weight < 1,500 g) born between 2013, the establishment of the Korean Neonatal Network (KNN), and 2018, both at 18-24 months of corrected age and three years of age, using a nationwide large cohort, and to evaluate whether these outcomes have improved over time since 2013. ⋯ Long-term outcomes of VLBWIs regarding weight growth and cerebral palsy, the most common motor disability in childhood, have improved serially according to era since 2013. However, the rate of infants with language delays requiring language support has increased according to era. Further studies are required on the increased trends of language delay and language support while improving motor outcomes.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Aug 2022
Trends in Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in the Korean Military Before and After the Emergence of the Omicron Variant.
Due to the higher transmissibility and increased immune escape of the omicron variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, the number of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has skyrocketed in the Republic of Korea. Here, we analyzed the change in trend of the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Korean military after the emergence of the omicron variant on December 5, 2021. ⋯ The outbreak of the omicron variant occurred in the Korean military despite maintaining high vaccination coverage and intensive non-pharmacological interventions.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Aug 2022
Comprehensive Rehabilitation in Severely Ill Inpatients With COVID-19: A Cohort Study in a Tertiary Hospital.
This study aimed to investigate the effects of comprehensive rehabilitation management on functional recovery and examine the correlation between clinical parameters and improvements in functional outcomes in severe-to-critical inpatients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a tertiary hospital. ⋯ Comprehensive rehabilitation management effectively improved muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in severe-to-critical COVID-19 patients. Dose-response relationship of rehabilitation and functional improvement emphasizes the importance of intensive post-acute inpatient rehabilitation in COVID-19 survivors.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Aug 2022
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Outbreak Without Influenza in the Second Year of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A National Sentinel Surveillance in Korea, 2021-2022 Season.
This study aimed to investigate whether respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza virus (IFV) infections would occur in 2021-2022 as domestic nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) are easing. ⋯ During 2021-2022, endemic transmission of the RSV, but not IFV, was observed in Korea.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Aug 2022
Case ReportsA Case Report for Acute Myopericarditis After NVX-CoV2373 (Novavax®) COVID-19 Vaccination.
Post-vaccination myocarditis after administration of the NVX-CoV2373 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine has been reported in a limited population. We report the first biopsy-proven case of myopericarditis after administration of second dose of NVX-CoV2373 COVID-19 vaccine (Novavax®) in Korea. A 30-year-old man was referred to emergency department with complaints of chest pain and mild febrile sense for two days. ⋯ He was treated with corticosteroid 1 mg/kg/day for 5 days and tapered for one week. He successfully recovered and was discharged on the 12th day of hospitalization. The present case suggests acute myopericarditis as a vaccination complication by Novavax® in Korea.