Yonsei medical journal
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Yonsei medical journal · Oct 2024
Diagnostic Journey of Korean Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive genetic disease characterized by the loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem, leading to muscle atrophy and weakness. To understand the diagnostic process of Korean patients with SMA, we analyzed their clinical characteristics and challenges. ⋯ Our investigation is the first examination of the diagnostic journey of Korean patients with SMA. As treatments for SMA progress, the significance of an accurate diagnosis has increased, highlighting the importance of reviewing the diagnostic advancements made thus far.
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Yonsei medical journal · Oct 2024
Apple AirPods Pro as a Hearing Assistive Device in Patients with Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss.
This study aimed to assess the feasibility of the Apple AirPods Pro with the headphone accommodation feature as a hearing assistive device for patients with mild to moderate hearing loss (HL). ⋯ This study shows that the Apple AirPods Pro, with its headphone accommodation feature, performed similarly to a validated PSAP and improved hearing compared to unaided conditions.
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Yonsei medical journal · Oct 2024
Prevalence and Correlates of Suicidal Ideation among Psycho-Oncology Outpatients.
The characteristics of suicidal ideation among psycho-oncology outpatients remain unexplored. This study determined the prevalence and risk factors of suicidal ideation among patients in a psycho-oncology outpatient clinic. ⋯ Approximately half of the psycho-oncology outpatients experienced suicidal ideation, emphasizing the importance of identifying and understanding the risk factors of suicidal ideation specific to this group. For those who are under active cancer treatment, show poorer physical and emotional well-being, and report more severe depressive symptoms and psychological distress, a thorough evaluation of suicidal ideation needs to be performed.