Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jan 2023
Total Knee Replacement After Arthroscopic Meniscectomy in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study.
Recent studies raise concerns that arthroscopic meniscectomy (AM) for degenerative tear may be detrimental to the maintenance of the joint structure. This study was performed to examine the rate of total knee replacement (TKR) among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who underwent AM for meniscal tears and compare this rate with those who did not. ⋯ OA patients who underwent AM for the meniscal injury had higher incidence of TKR up to 10 years of follow-up than the non-operated group. The greater TKR utilization observed in patients undergoing AM merits caution when treating OA patients with meniscal injury.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jan 2023
Vaccine Effect on Household Transmission of Omicron and Delta SARS-CoV-2 Variants.
We evaluated the household secondary attack rate (SAR) of the omicron and delta severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants, according to the vaccination status of the index case and household contacts; further, in vaccinated index cases, we evaluated the effect of the antibody levels on household transmission. ⋯ Immunisation of household members may help to mitigate the current pandemic.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jan 2023
Rapid FEV1/FVC Decline Is Related With Incidence of Obstructive Lung Disease and Mortality in General Population.
Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) naturally decreases with age; however, an excessive decline may be related with increased morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the FEV1/FVC decline rate in the Korean general population and to identify whether rapid FEV1/FVC decline is a risk factor for obstructive lung disease (OLD) and all-cause and respiratory mortality. ⋯ The annual FEV1/FVC decline rate was 0.32%p in the general population in Korea. The incidence rate of OLD and the hazards of all-cause and respiratory mortality were increased in rapid FEV1/FVC decliners.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jan 2023
The Relationship Between Posttraumatic Embitterment Disorder and Stress, Depression, Self-Esteem, Impulsiveness, and Suicidal Ideation in Korea Soldiers in the Local Area.
The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of posttraumatic embitterment disorder (PTED) among soldiers, and examine its relation to stress, depression, self-esteem, impulsiveness, and suicidal ideation. ⋯ In order to prevent and effectively intervene in PTED in soldiers, there is a need for interventional efforts focused on depression and stress related to negative life events.