Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jan 2024
Multicenter StudyRetrospective Multicenter Analysis of Prognostic Risk Factors for One Year Recurrence in Patient With Renal Cell Carcinoma After Partial or Radical Nephrectomy: Results of Korean Renal Cancer Study Group (KRoCS) Database.
We sought to identify prognostic risk factors for one year recurrence in patient with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) after partial or radical nephrectomy. ⋯ This large multicenter study demonstrated ECOG PS greater than or equal to 1, high pathological T stage, tumor necrosis and BMI less than 23 were significant prognostic risk factors of early recurrence within one year in patients with RCC who underwent nephrectomy.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jan 2024
Multicenter StudyPediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Korea: A Multicenter Retrospective Study on Utilization and Outcomes Spanning Over a Decade.
Over the last decade, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use in critically ill children has increased and is associated with favorable outcomes. Our study aims to evaluate the current status of pediatric ECMO in Korea, with a specific focus on its volume and changes in survival rates based on diagnostic indications. ⋯ Pediatric ECMO demonstrated a steady increase in overall survival in Korea; however, further efforts are needed since the outcomes remain suboptimal compared with global outcomes.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jan 2024
Effectiveness of Bivalent mRNA Booster Vaccine Against COVID-19 in Korea.
Bivalent booster mRNA vaccines containing the omicron-variant strains have been introduced worldwide in the autumn of 2022. Nevertheless, the omicron subvariants evoked another large coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic wave in late 2022 and early 2023. ⋯ The BA.4/BA.5-based bivalent mRNA booster vaccine provided significant protection against COVID-19 in the Korean adults, especially in the older adults aged ≥ 65 years and in individuals with underlying medical conditions.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jan 2024
Observational StudyThe Impact of Obesity on Kidney Disease: Observational Cohort Study Analyzing 14,492 Kidney Biopsy Cases.
The obesity epidemic is associated with the emergence of new kidney diseases including obesity-related glomerulopathy (ORG) and metabolic syndrome-associated disorders. However, the effects of obesity on prevalence and outcome of biopsy-proven kidney disease are not well known. ⋯ Obesity is associated with an increased risk of FSGS and HT-N, and also increase the ESKD risk in IgAN and LN patients. ORG in obese participants may have favorable renal outcomes if it occurs alone without any other renal disease.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jan 2024
Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression Among Korean Women: An Analysis Based on the Korean Pregnancy Outcome Study (KPOS).
Postpartum depression (PPD) can negatively affect infant well-being and child development. Although the frequency and risk factors of PPD symptoms might vary depending on the country and culture, there is limited research on these risk factors among Korean women. This study aimed to elucidate the potential risk factors of PPD throughout pregnancy to help improve PPD screening and prevention in Korean women. ⋯ Depressive feeling at 12 GW and postpartum stress, fear, sadness, relationship with children, low quality of life, and low marital satisfaction increased the risk of PPD. A risk model that comprises significant factors can effectively predict PPD and can be helpful for its prevention and appropriate treatment.