Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Apr 2024
Multicenter Study Observational StudyIncidence of Clostridioides difficile Infections in Republic of Korea: A Prospective Study With Active Surveillance vs. National Data From Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service.
Since the emergence of hypervirulent strains of Clostridioides difficile, the incidence of C. difficile infections (CDI) has increased significantly. ⋯ The incidence of CDI in Korea has been gradually increasing, and its recent value is as high as that in the United State and Europe. CDI is underestimated, particularly in general hospitals in Korea.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Apr 2024
Social Inequities in the Survival of Liver Cancer: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Korea, 2007-2017.
To analyze the effects of socioeconomic status (type of insurance and income level) and cancer stage on the survival of patients with liver cancer in Korea. ⋯ Liver cancer patients with lower socioeconomic status and more severe cancer stages were at greater risk of death. Reducing social inequalities is needed to improve mortality rates among patients in lower social class groups who present with advanced cancer.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Apr 2024
ReviewTwenty Years of Progress and the Way Forward: Immunization Registry Information System in Korea.
The National Immunization Program in The Republic of Korea offers mandatory and free vaccinations to children under 12, regulated by the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act. Tracking vaccination coverage is crucial for population protection and public health strategies. Since 2002, the Immunization Registry Information System (IRIS) has been used nationwide to capture vaccination data. ⋯ IRIS also sends automated reminders in 12 languages, reports adverse effects, and issues vaccination certificates. However, IRIS lacks integration between vaccine and disease registries, unlike countries such as England, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Improving integration capabilities could enhance IRIS's support for public health through an integrated information system.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Apr 2024
Prevalence, Incidence, and Treatment Pattern of Wilson's Disease Using National Health Insurance Data From 2010-2020, Korea.
Wilson's disease (WD) is an autosomal recessive disorder in which copper (Cu) accumulates in organs, particularly in the liver and central nervous system. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, incidence, and treatment patterns of WD patients in Korea. ⋯ The prevalence of WD in Korea is 3.06/100,000 and approximately 1,800 patients use medical services annually. A significant proportion of patients are diagnosed at the cirrhotic stage and not treated with Cu-chelating therapeutics, suggesting the need for early diagnosis and adequate treatment to improve prognosis.