Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Dec 2022
Effects of Socioeconomic Status and Residence Areas on Long-Term Survival in Patients With Early-Onset Dementia: The Korean National Health Insurance Service Database Study.
Early-onset dementia (EOD) is still insufficiently considered for healthcare policies. We investigated the effect of socio-environmental factors on the long-term survival of patients with EOD. ⋯ Socioeconomic status and residential area are associated with long-term survival in patients with EOD. This study provides a rational basis for establishing a healthcare policy for patients with EOD.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Dec 2022
Lifestyle Behaviors According to the Duration of Hypertension: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016-2018.
The aim of this study was to examine the lifestyle characteristics of hypertensive patients and to investigate the association between the duration of hypertension and lifestyle characteristics. ⋯ In conclusion, adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle habits, particularly drinking cessation in men, and PA in both men and women was observed, and differences were observed depending on the duration of hypertension.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Dec 2022
Radiomics Analysis of Magnetic Resonance Proton Density Fat Fraction for the Diagnosis of Hepatic Steatosis in Patients With Suspected Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
This study aimed to assess the diagnostic feasibility of radiomics analysis based on magnetic resonance (MR)-proton density fat fraction (PDFF) for grading hepatic steatosis in patients with suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). ⋯ MR-PDFF-derived radiomics may provide a comparable alternative for grading hepatic steatosis in patients with suspected NAFLD.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Dec 2022
Incidence and Prevalence of Pediatric Noninfectious Uveitis in Korea: A Population-Based Study.
Uveitis is less common in children than in adults; however, pediatric uveitis has a relatively severe disease course that affects the quality of life. Although it is important to understand the epidemiological characteristics of pediatric uveitis, few studies have been conducted in large populations without referral bias. This study investigated the nationwide incidence and prevalence of pediatric uveitis in South Korea according to period, age, anatomic type, and systemic associations. ⋯ This is the first population-based study investigating the largest population of pediatric patients with uveitis in Korea. The nationwide incidence and prevalence of pediatric noninfectious uveitis in 2005-2016 were 4.64 per 100,000 person-years and 8.25 per 100,000, respectively. The proportion of JIA in pediatric noninfectious uveitis was 8.7%. These population-based study findings provide a better understanding of the public health burden and aid in the planning of health-care strategies for pediatric patients with uveitis.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Dec 2022
ReviewTreatment Options for Patients With Mild-to-Moderate Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Korea.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to threaten public health in Korea although several surges have passed in the past 3 years since 2019. Although patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 can usually recover at home, antiviral therapy to prevent disease progression and hospitalization is beneficial for those at high risk of progressing to severe COVID-19. The purpose of this article was to review how antivirals have been rolled out for the treatment of COVID-19 and how domestic and international guidelines for their use have evolved. ⋯ For most individuals, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir is preferred because of its high efficacy and convenience of administration. When serious drug interactions occur or are expected with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir administration, 3 days of remdesivir treatment is shown to be a reasonable alternative. Molnupiravir may be prescribed with caution only if no other therapeutic options are available or acceptable.