Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Sep 2024
Masticatory Function, Sex, and Risk of Dementia Among Older Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study.
A decline in masticatory function may indicate brain dysfunction related to dementia, but the relationship between masticatory function and dementia risk remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate whether masticatory function is associated with the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. ⋯ Older men who frequently chew their meals could be considered a notable population at risk for dementia who should be carefully assessed for their cognitive trajectories.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Sep 2024
Diagnostic Utility of Whole Genome Sequencing After Negative Karyotyping/Chromosomal Microarray in Infants Born With Multiple Congenital Anomalies.
Achieving a definitive genetic diagnosis of unexplained multiple congenital anomalies (MCAs) in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) infants is challenging because of the limited diagnostic capabilities of conventional genetic tests. Although the implementation of whole genome sequencing (WGS) has commenced for diagnosing MCAs, due to constraints in resources and faculty, many NICUs continue to utilize chromosomal microarray (CMA) and/or karyotyping as the initial diagnostic approach. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of WGS in infants with MCAs who have received negative results from karyotyping and/or CMA. ⋯ This prospective cohort study assessed the usefulness of trio-WGS following chromosomal analysis for diagnosing MCAs in the NICU and revealed improvements in the diagnostic yield and clinical utility of WGS.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Sep 2024
Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Antiphospholipid Syndrome-Associated Venous Thromboembolism: Real World Evidence.
The efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) versus warfarin in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome-associated venous thromboembolism (APS-VTE) remain uncertain. We aimed to evaluate efficacy and safety of DOACs in patients with APS-VTE. ⋯ In patients with APS-VTE, DOACs group showed comparable rates of recurrent VTE, bleeding, and deaths, but a significantly lower incidence of ATE and composite outcomes compared with the warfarin group in Korea.