Yonsei medical journal
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Yonsei medical journal · Nov 2022
Population Prevalence, Cancer Risk, and Mortality Risk of Turner Syndrome in South Korean Women Based on National Health Insurance Service Data.
In South Korea, investigations into Turner syndrome (TS) prevalence and TS-associated cancer and mortality are lacking. Accurate data were estimated from the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) and the Rare Diseases Registry (RDR) records. ⋯ National prevalence of TS was suggested, and an increased risk of TS-associated thyroid cancer and mortality were observed in this study.
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Yonsei medical journal · Nov 2022
Factors Related to Hospital Readmission of Frail Older Adults in Korea.
Frail older adults have a higher risk of hospital readmission due to decline in physical, functional, and psychological health status. The impact of readmission on individuals, families, or the healthcare system is tremendously devastating. This study aimed to investigate factors associated with hospital readmission of frail older adults. ⋯ After discharge, both medical services to manage the medical condition and intervention to maintain physical function are needed to prevent frail older adults from being readmitted to the hospital.
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Yonsei medical journal · Nov 2022
Clinical Findings That Differentiate Co-Occurrence of Hyperacusis and Tinnitus from Tinnitus Alone.
We aimed to assess the characteristics of patients with concurrent tinnitus and hyperacusis, determine the best audiological criteria for predicting hyperacusis, and confirm whether objective evidence of changes in the brain exists. ⋯ Patients with co-occurring tinnitus and hyperacusis had more severe tinnitus distress. An LDL of ≤90 dB at two or more frequencies may be applicable to predict accompanying hyperacusis in subjects with tinnitus, and qEEG also provides more objective information.
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Yonsei medical journal · Nov 2022
Promoting Adherence to Joint Exercise Using the Donation Model: Proof via a Motion-Detecting Mobile Exercise Coaching Application.
Maintaining or increasing user adherence to digital healthcare services is of great concern to service providers. This study aims to verify whether the donation model is an effective strategy to increase adherence to physical exercise using a mobile application. ⋯ The donation model effectively promoted adherence to mobile app-based exercise. This donation model is expected to effectively enhance user adherence to digital healthcare services.
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Yonsei medical journal · Nov 2022
Antitumor Effect of Low-Dose of Rapamycin in a Transgenic Mouse Model of Liver Cancer.
We investigate whether low-dose rapamycin is effective in preventing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) growth and treating HCC after tumor development in transgenic mice. ⋯ Low-dose rapamycin might be effective to prevent HCC growth, but may be ineffective as a treatment option after HCC development.