Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jun 2024
Cardiovascular Safety of COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients With Cancer: A Self-Controlled Case Series Study in Korea.
Cancer patients have an increased risk of cardiovascular outcomes and are susceptible to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. We aimed to assess the cardiovascular safety of COVID-19 vaccination for cancer patients in South Korea. ⋯ For cancer patients, COVID-19 vaccination demonstrated an overall safe profile in terms of cardiovascular outcomes. However, caution is required as an increased risk of myocarditis following COVID-19 vaccination was observed in this study.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jun 2024
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparative Effectiveness of Personal Sound Amplification Products Versus Hearing Aids for Unilateral Hearing Loss: A Prospective Randomized Crossover Trial.
This study compared hearing outcomes with use of personal sound amplification products (PSAPs) and hearing aids (HAs) in patients with moderate to moderately severe unilateral hearing loss. ⋯ While PSAPs provide some benefit for moderate to moderately severe unilateral hearing loss, HAs are more effective. This underscores the potential role of PSAPs as an accessible, affordable first-line intervention in hearing rehabilitation, particularly for individuals facing challenges in accessing conventional HAs.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jun 2024
Clinical Outcomes of Clipping and Coil Embolization for Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms Categorized by Region and Hospital Size: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Korea.
To analyze the outcomes of clipping and coiling for ruptured intracranial aneurysms (RIAs) based on data from the National Health Insurance Service in South Korea, with a focus on variations according to region and hospital size. ⋯ Using Korea NHIS data, mortality rates for RIAs showed no significant variation by hospital size due to coiling's prevalence. However, differences in clipping outcomes by hospital size and volume in TRGH highlight the need for national efforts to improve clipping skills and standardization. Additionally, the higher mortality rate with SAC emphasizes the importance of precise indications for its application.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jun 2024
Impact of the Early COVID-19 Pandemic on Emergency Department Visits of Adult Cancer Patients With Fever or Respiratory Symptoms: A Korean Nationwide Population-Based Study, 2016-2020.
We performed a nationwide analysis to evaluate the impact of the early coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on emergency department (ED) visits by adult cancer patients having COVID-like symptoms. ⋯ Further studies are needed to highlight the importance of ED service preparation in planning and managing resources for cancer patients during future pandemics.