MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine' source. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:52:15 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557542&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205837%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cho JY Abstract Airway remodeling in asthma is a result of persistent inflammation and epithelial damage in response to repetitive injury. Recent studies have identified several important mediators associated with airway remodeling in asthma, including transforming growth factor-β, interleukin (IL)-5, basic fibroblast growth factor, vascular endothelial growth factor, LIGHT, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, thymic stromal lymphopoietin, IL-33, and IL-25. In addition, the epithelium mesenchymal transformation (EMT) induced by environmental factors may play an important role in initiating this process. Diagnostic methods using sputum and blood biomarkers as well as radiological interventions have been developed to distinguish between asthma sub-phenotypes. Human clinical tri... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557542 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557541&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205838%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tan DM, Sherman S Abstract Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a debilitating disease that can result in chronic abdominal pain, malnutrition, and other related complications. The main aims of treatment are to control symptoms, prevent disease progression, and correct any complications. A multidisciplinary approach involving medical, endoscopic, and surgical therapy is important. Endoscopic therapy plays a specific role in carefully selected patients as primary interventional therapy when medical measures fail or in patients who are not suitable for surgery. Endoscopic therapy is also used as a bridge to surgery or as a means to assess the potential response to pancreatic surgery. This review addresses the role of endoscopic therapy in relief of obstruction of the pancreatic duct... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557541 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557540&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205839%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Min CK PMID: 22205839 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557540 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557539&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205840%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Low-dose thalidomide (50 mg) plus melphalan and prednisone is an effective combination drug therapy option for newly diagnosed myeloma patients who are ineligible for high-dose chemotherapy. PMID: 22205840 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557539 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557538&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205841%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Reduced LV strain of patients with MB after inotropic stimulation was identified. Speckle-tracking strain echocardiography identified a LV myocardial dyssynchrony that was not demonstrated by conventional echocardiography in patients with MB. PMID: 22205841 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557538 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557537&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205842%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Changes in the sound of an endotracheal tube can be used to detect an obstruction. Further studies are needed for clinical application. PMID: 22205842 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557537 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557536&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205843%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that the detrimental effects of smoking on pulmonary function are greater in women, as compared to those in men, among patients with lung cancer. PMID: 22205843 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557536 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557535&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205844%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We demonstrated the association between TSH concentration within the normal reference range and serum lipid levels. TSH concentration varies according to sex, age, season, and body mass index (only in males). Moreover, high normal TSH levels were significantly associated with an increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome, which may be of importance when evaluating subjects with high normal TSH concentration. PMID: 22205844 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557535 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557534&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205845%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Different diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome represent a major cause of the inconsistent estimates of prevalence, and the absence of standardized laboratory methods might have affected the trend estimates. PMID: 22205845 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557534 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557533&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205846%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our data suggest that aPL levels should be determined at the initial presentation of ITP and that patients found to be aPL-positive should receive closer follow-up for thrombotic events. PMID: 22205846 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557533 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557532&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205847%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee PH, Song JK, Park IK, Sun BJ, Lee SG, Yim JH, Choi HO Abstract Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is an infrequent cardiac syndrome characterized by acute onset chest pain with apical ballooning on echocardiography. It is often triggered by severe emotional or physical stress, and in contrast to acute myocardial infarction (AMI), the regional wall motion abnormality returns to normal within days. Here, we describe a 62-year-old female who presented with acute onset chest pain during treatment for a liver abscess. We presumed a diagnosis of AMI because of ST segment elevation on electrocardiography and elevated cardiac enzyme levels. However, the patient's coronary arteries were normal on angiography, and apical ballooning was seen on echocardiography. A diagnosis of TTC wa... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557532 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557531&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205848%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of central venous stenosis due to a structural deformity caused by a tuberculosis-destroyed lung in a 65-year-old woman. The patient presented with left facial edema. She had a history of pulmonary tuberculosis, and the chest X-ray revealed a collapsed left lung. Angiography showed leftward deviation of the innominate vein leading to kinking and stenosis of the internal jugular vein. Stent insertion improved her facial edema. PMID: 22205848 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557531 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557530&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205849%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ryu DH, Jang KA, Kim SM, Park JW, Do JY, Yoon KW Abstract Sodium bromate is a strong oxidant used as a neutralizing solution in hair permanents, as well as an auxiliary agent in printing and dyeing. Accidental or deliberate ingestion of bromate solution has rarely been reported in Korea. The clinical manifestations of bromate intoxication are vomiting, diarrhea, central nervous system symptoms, oliguric or non-oliguric acute kidney injury, hemolytic anemia, and deafness; most of these manifestations are reversible, with the exception of renal failure and deafness. Here, we report on two patients who demonstrated distinct clinical progressions. In the first case, a 16-year-old woman was successfully treated with hemodialysis and recovered renal function without hearing loss... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557530 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557529&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205850%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Joo EJ, Ha YE, Jung DS, Cheong HS, Wi YM, Song JH, Peck KR Abstract Chronic active Epstein-Barr virus (CAEBV) infection is characterized by persistent infectious mononucleosis-like symptoms, an unusual pattern of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibodies, detection of the EBV genome in affected tissues or peripheral blood, and chronic illness that cannot be attributed to any other known disease. This is the first reported Korean case of an immunocompetent adult with CAEBV-associated interstitial pneumonitis. A 28-year-old female was admitted with a fever that persisted for 3 weeks. She had multiple lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, pancytopenia, and elevated serum aminotransferase levels. Serology for antibodies was positive and chest computed tomography showed diffuse ground... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557529 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557528&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205851%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hong YH, Yun DY, Jung YW, Oh MJ, Kim HJ, Lee CK Abstract The World Health Organization classifies lupus nephritis as class I to V or VI. However, a few cases of minimal change glomerulopathy have been reported in association with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Mycophenolate mofetil has been shown to be effective for treatment of minimal change disease and lupus nephritis. A 24-year-old woman diagnosed with SLE five years prior to presentation complained of a mild generalized edema. The urinalysis showed microscopic hematuria and proteinuria. The assessed amount of total proteinuria was 1,618 mg/24 hours. A renal biopsy demonstrated diffuse fusion of the foot processes of podocytes on electron microscopy. Mycophenolate mofetil was started in addition to the maintenance... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557528 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557527&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205852%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ju IN, Lee JW, Cho SY, Ryu SJ, Kim YJ, Kim SI, Kang MW PMID: 22205852 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557527 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557526&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205853%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee DG, Kim GH PMID: 22205853 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557526 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557525&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22205854%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee S, Lee ST PMID: 22205854 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557525 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5557525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338080&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016585%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, genotyping of HBV is useful in identifying chronic hepatitis B patients who are at increased risk of disease progression, thereby enabling physicians to optimize antiviral therapy for these patients. PMID: 22016585 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338080 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338079&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016586%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Takizawa H Abstract The incidence of allergic diseases in most industrialized countries has increased. Although the exact mechanisms behind this rapid increase in prevalence remain uncertain, a variety of air pollutants have been attracting attention as one causative factor. Epidemiological and toxicological research suggests a causative relationship between air pollution and the increased incidence of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and other allergic disorders. These include ozone, nitrogen dioxide and, especially particulate matter, produced by traffic-related and industrial activities. Strong epidemiological evidence supports a relationship between air pollution and the exacerbation of asthma and other respiratory diseases. Recent studies have suggested that air pollutants ... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338079 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338078&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016587%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Seo MH, Lee WY PMID: 22016587 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338078 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338077&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016588%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: SD was prevalent among type 2 diabetic patients, and OSA could aggravate their risk for cardiovascular disease. Clinical treatment of these patients should include evaluation and intervention for SD. PMID: 22016588 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338077 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338071&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016589%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Insulin resistance may be associated with gallbladder stone formation in Korean postmenopausal women with abdominal obesity. PMID: 22016589 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338071 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338067&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016590%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although short-term cardiovascular outcomes were better in the lipophilic-statin group, 1-year outcomes were similar in patients with AMI who were administered hydrophilic and lipophilic statins. In other words, the type of statin did not influence 1-year outcomes in patients with AMI. PMID: 22016590 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338067 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338066&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016591%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Srx and Prx III proteins were markedly overexpressed in human squamous cell carcinoma, suggesting that these proteins may play a protective role against oxidative injury and compensate for the high rate of mitochondrial metabolism in lung cancer. PMID: 22016591 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338066 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338065&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016592%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that inhibition of hepatic albumin synthesis by high dose CsA contributes to the hypoalbuminemia in renal transplant recipients. PMID: 22016592 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338065 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338064&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016593%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Lowering dialysate calcium concentration significantly improved arterial stiffness parameters, which may have been associated with upregulation of serum fetuin-A. PMID: 22016593 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338064 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338063&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016594%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The outcomes of Korean elderly patients with ALL were poor, and the shorter OS was mainly due to the low CR rate. T-cell lineage and the presence of lymphadenopathy were significant prognostic factors in Korean elderly patients with ALL. PMID: 22016594 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338063 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338062&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016595%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Once monthly 150 mg ibandronate therapy was clinically comparable to weekly 70 mg alendronate, and patients strongly preferred the convenience of monthly ibandronate over weekly alendronate. Monthly 150 mg ibandronate was superior to, and as well tolerated as, the daily treatment. PMID: 22016595 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338062 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338061&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016596%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Na YJ, Shim KN, Cho MS, Sung SH, Jung SA, Yoo K, Chung KW Abstract The most common pancreatic cancer is adenocarcinoma. Primary adenosquamous cell carcinoma of the pancreas is very rare and aggressive. A 46-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of dyspepsia and a 7-kg weight loss. The physical examination showed tenderness of the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. There was no jaundice. Amylase and lipase were elevated. CA 19-9 was elevated to 566.7 U/mL. Gastroduodenoscopy showed a hard ulceroinfiltrative mass with a yellowish exudate that bled readily on touch in the second portion of the duodenum. Abdominal computed tomography showed a 7.1 × 6.3-cm heterogeneously enhancing mass in the pancreatic head. The pancreatic mass had invaded the duodenum wall, gastri... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338061 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338060&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016597%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of a 74-year-old female patient with a cerebral infarction related to atrial fibrillation who developed a spontaneous lumbar arterial hemorrhage complicating heparin therapy. The diagnosis was suggested by a computed tomography scan and confirmed by angiography. She was treated successfully with transcatheter embolization. PMID: 22016597 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338060 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338059&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016598%26dopt%3DAbstract In this report, we present a patient with granulomatous mastitis who was treated successfully with low-dose oral and topical steroids. Our aim here is to discuss various approaches for IGM in view of the literature and present treatment with topical steroids, which has not been reported. PMID: 22016598 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338059 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338058&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016599%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a patient with acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis caused by methylene blue and indigotin dyes. PMID: 22016599 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338058 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338057&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016600%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oh JH, Jung SH, Jeon EJ PMID: 22016600 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338057 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338056&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016601%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hwang IT, Lee JH PMID: 22016601 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338056 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993181&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716585%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kuro-O M The klotho gene was originally identified as a putative age-suppressing gene in mice that extends life span when overexpressed. It induces complex phenotypes resembling human premature aging syndromes when disrupted. The gene was named after a Greek goddess Klotho who spun the thread of life. Since then, various functional aspects of the klotho gene have been investigated, leading to the identification of multiple novel endocrine axes that regulate various metabolic processes and an unexpected link between mineral metabolism and aging. The purposes of this review were to overview recent progress on Klotho research and to discuss a novel aging mechanism. PMID: 21716585 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993181 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993180&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716586%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jin DC The number of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is rising very rapidly as the number of elderly and patients with diabetes increases in Korea. ESRD Registry Committee of the Korean Society of Nephrology (KSN) collected dialysis therapy data in Korea through an online registry program on the KSN website. The status of renal replacement therapy in Korea at the end of 2009 was as follows. First, total number of patients with ESRD was 56,396 (hemodialysis [HD], 37,391; peritoneal dialysis [PD], 7,618; functioning kidney transplant [KT], 11,387). The prevalence of ESRD was 1,113.6 patients per million population (PMP). Proportion of patients undergoing renal replacement therapy was 66.3% with HD, 13.5% with PD, and 20.2% with KT. Second, a total of 8,906 (HD, 6,54... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993180 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993179&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716587%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee J, Park YS, Yang SC PMID: 21716587 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993179 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993178&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716588%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ullmann AJ PMID: 21716588 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993178 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993177&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716589%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee SH, Choi WJ, Sung SW, Kim YK, Kim CH, Zo JI, Park KJ We made a systematic review and evaluation of endoscopic cryotherapy of endobronchial tumors, investigating safety and efficacy. PMID: 21716589 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993177 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993176&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716590%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yang TH, Kim DI, Kim DK, Jang JS, Kim U, Seol SH, Kim DK, Hong GR, Park JS, Shin DG, Kim YJ, Cho YK, Nam CW, Hur SH, Kim KB, Kim DS Impaired responsiveness to clopidogrel is common in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical application of a point-of-care assay to detect impaired responsiveness to clopidogrel after coronary stent implantation in patients with type 2 DM. PMID: 21716590 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993176 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993175&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716591%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee J, Lee CH, Kim DK, Yoon HI, Kim JY, Lee SM, Yang SC, Lee JH, Yoo CG, Lee CT, Chung HS, Kim YW, Han SK, Yim JJ To compare the effect of levofloxacin and moxifloxacin on treatment outcomes among patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). PMID: 21716591 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993175 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993174&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716592%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cho WH, Kim YS, Jeon DS, Kim JE, Kim KI, Seol HY, Kim KU, Park HK, Lee MK, Park SK, Jeong YJ Pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus infection presents with variable severity. However, little is known about clinical predictors of disease severity. We studied the clinical predictors of severe pandemic H1N1 pneumonia and their correlation with radiological findings. PMID: 21716592 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993174 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993173&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716593%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ceballos A, Castaño G, Mendoza S, González J, Mas R, Fernández L, Illnait J, Mesa M, Gámez R, Fernández JC, Telles R, Marrero D, Eng MG, Ruiz D, Jardines Y Increased osteoclast activity is a pivotal finding in osteoporosis. This increase is mediated via the mevalonate-to-cholesterol pathway, which is involved in producing the intermediates required for osteoclast activity. D-003, a mixture of high molecular weight sugarcane wax acids, has been shown to inhibit cholesterol synthesis prior to mevalonate production, resulting in a reduction of bone loss and resorption in ovariectomized rats. Moreover, previous studies have demonstrated that short-term D-003 treatment reduces urinary excretion of deoxypyridinoline/creatinine in postmenopausal women. PMID: 21716593 [PubMed... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993173 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993172&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716594%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee JI, Jang HW, Kim SK, Choi JY, Kim JY, Hur KY, Kim JH, Min YK, Chung JH, Kim SW Graves' disease (GD) is caused by thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) and thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI). We used a recently introduced, technically enhanced TSI bioassay to assess its diagnostic value and determine the cut-off in patients in high iodine intake area. PMID: 21716594 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993172 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993171&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716595%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee JW, Nam WJ, Han MJ, Shin JH, Kim JG, Kim SH, Kim HR, Oh DJ For unknown reasons, caspase-1 -/- mice, protected against cisplatin-induced acute renal failure (ARF), are deficient in interleukin (IL)-1α. We thus asked whether IL-1α deficiency underlies the mechanism of protection against cisplatin-induced ARF in these mice. PMID: 21716595 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993171 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993170&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716910%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ha YE, Kang CI, Joo EJ, Joung MK, Chung DR, Peck KR, Lee NY, Song JH The purpose of this study was to evaluate the value of initial C-reactive protein (CRP) as a predictor of clinical outcome and to investigate whether follow-up CRP measurement is useful for the prediction of the clinical outcome of bloodstream infections in patients with liver cirrhosis (LC), whose CRP production in response to infection may be attenuated. PMID: 21716910 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993170 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993169&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716911%26dopt%3DAbstract We report two patients with advanced HCC who underwent tomotherapy treatment. One was a patient afflicted with advanced HCC and a portal vein tumor thrombus, which was treated with tomotherapy combined with transarterial chemolipiodolization. The other was a patient afflicted with multiple pulmonary metastases treated with tomotherapy followed by systemic chemotherapy. PMID: 21716911 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993169 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993168&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716912%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a 47-year-old male who presented with recurring masses in the lumbar region bilaterally and the right breast. Immunohistochemical findings and radiological imaging suggested lung cancer. This is the first reported case of small cell lung cancer metastasizing to two separate, uncommon sites, the skin and breast. PMID: 21716912 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993168 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993167&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716913%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of a 59-year-old man with testicular germ cell tumor who showed new hypermetabolic lesions at the left axillary lymph nodes on a post-treatment positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) scan. The hypermetabolic lesions were found to be caused by an influenza vaccination 10 days prior to the PET-CT scan and disappeared without additional treatment. To date, he is alive with complete remission. PMID: 21716913 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993167 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993166&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716914%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sung MJ, Park SH, Kim SK, Lee YS, Park CY, Choe JY Anti-Ro autoantibody is associated with Sjögren's syndrome (SS), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and neonatal lupus syndrome (i.e., congenital complete heart block in newborns). Generally, the adult atrioventricular (AV) node is believed to be relatively resistant to the scarring effects of anti-Ro/anti-La autoantibodies. However, there have been some reports of adult complete AV block in SS and SLE patients. Here, we report a case of complete heart block in primary SS with anti-Ro autoantibodies, with no other risk factor for the development of heart block, and review their etiological association. PMID: 21716914 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993166 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993165&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716915%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jung YH, Kim KW, Kim DY, Lee CS PMID: 21716915 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993165 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993164&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716916%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shin AY, Lee SH, Jung WS, Ko SH, Ahn YB PMID: 21716916 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993164 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993163&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716917%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee DG, Kim SH, Kim SY, Kim CJ, Park WB, Song YG, Choi JH Neutrophils play an important role in immunological function. Neutropenic patients are vulnerable to infection, and except fever is present, inflammatory reactions are scarce in many cases. Additionally, because infections can worsen rapidly, early evaluation and treatments are especially important in febrile neutropenic patients. In cases in which febrile neutropenia is anticipated due to anticancer chemotherapy, antibiotic prophylaxis can be used, based on the risk of infection. Antifungal prophylaxis may also be considered if long-term neutropenia or mucosal damage is expected. When fever is observed in patients suspected to have neutropenia, an adequate physical examination and blood and sputum cultures should be pe... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993163 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993162&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21716918%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: [This corrects the article on p. 8 in vol. 26, PMID: 21437156.][This corrects the article on p. 41 in vol. 26, PMID: 21437161.][This corrects the article on p. 103 in vol. 26, PMID: 21437171.]. PMID: 21716918 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993162 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682583&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437155%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Huh S The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine (KJIM) is the international journal published in English by the Korean Association of Internal Medicine. To understand the position of the journal in three different databases, the citation indicators were elucidated. From databases such as Korean Medical Citation Index (KoMCI), Web of Science, and Scopus, citation indicators such as the impact factor, SCImago journal rank (SJR), or Hirsch Index were calculated according to the year and the results were drawn. The KJIM 2010 impact factor increased to 0.623 in Web of Science. That of year 2009 in KoMCI was a 0.149. The 2009 SJR in Scopus was 0.073, with a ranking of 27/72 (37.5%) in the category of internal medicine and 414/1,618 (25.6%) in the category of medicine, miscellaneous. T... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682583 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682582&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437156%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Arima M, Fukuda T Prostaglandin D(2) (PGD(2)) is a major prostanoid, produced mainly by mast cells, in allergic diseases, including bronchial asthma. PGD(2)-induced vasodilatation and increased permeability are well-known classical effects that may be involved in allergic inflammation. Recently, novel functions of PGD(2) have been identified. To date, D prostanoid receptor (DP) and chemoattractant receptor homologous molecule expressed on T(H)2 cells (CRTH2) have been shown to be major PGD(2)-related receptors. These two receptors have pivotal roles mediating allergic diseases by regulating the functions of various cell types, such as T(H)2 cells, eosinophils, basophils, mast cells, dendritic cells, and epithelial cells. This review will focus on the current understanding of t... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682582 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682581&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437157%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sugawara A, Uruno A, Kudo M, Matsuda K, Yang CW, Ito S The nuclear hormone receptor PPARγ is activated by several agonists, including members of the thiazolidinedione group of insulin sensitizers. Pleiotropic beneficial effects of these agonists, independent of their blood glucose-lowering effects, have recently been demonstrated in the vasculature. PPARγ agonists have been shown to lower blood pressure in animals and humans, perhaps by suppressing the renin-angiotensin (Ang)-aldosterone system (RAAS), including the inhibition of Ang II type 1 receptor expression, Ang-II-mediated signaling pathways, and Ang-II-induced adrenal aldosterone synthesis/secretion. PPARγ agonists also inhibit the progression of atherosclerosis in animals and humans, possibly through a pathway invo... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682581 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682580&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437158%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ju JH PMID: 21437158 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682580 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682579&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437159%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee JY, Lee SY, Hahn HJ, Son IJ, Hahn SG, Lee EB The Compliance Questionnaire-Rheumatology (CQR) is a validated scale to evaluate patient compliance for anti-rheumatic medications. We developed a Korean version of the CQR (KCQR) and confirmed its reliability and validity. PMID: 21437159 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682579 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682578&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437160%26dopt%3DAbstract This study evaluated the prognostic factors associated with survival in patients with primary duodenal adenocarcinoma. PMID: 21437160 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682578 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682577&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437161%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim HK, Hong YJ, Jeong MH, Kim W, Kim SS, Ko JS, Lee MG, Sim DS, Park KH, Yoon NS, Yoon HJ, Kim KH, Park HW, Kim JH, Ahn Y, Cho JG, Park JC, Kang JC Carvedilol is an antioxidant that inhibits smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration. The aim of this study was to investigate the beneficial effects of carvedilol-loaded stents on 2-year clinical outcomes after stent implantation in patients with coronary artery disease. PMID: 21437161 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682577 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682576&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437162%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cho EJ, Min YJ, Oh MS, Kwon JE, Kim JE, Lee WS, Lee KJ, Kim SW, Kim TH, Kim MA, Kim CJ, Ryu WS The aim of this study was to quantitatively measure changes in lipids and lipoproteins during perimenopause and to identify variables related to these changes. PMID: 21437162 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682576 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682575&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437163%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim EY, Chi SY, Oh IJ, Kim KS, Kim YI, Lim SC, Kim YC, Kwon YS The frequency of nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease in HIV-negative patients is increasing; the most common pathogen in Korea is the Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). However, few studies have evaluated the treatment outcome of MAC pulmonary disease in Korea. PMID: 21437163 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682575 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682564&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437164%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kang SH, Chung BH, Choi SR, Lee JY, Park HS, Sun IO, Choi BS, Park CW, Kim YS, Yang CW Many studies have compared patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) on renal replacement therapy (RRT) with non-lupus patients. However, few data are available on the long-term outcome of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) secondary to SLE who are managed by different types of RRTs. PMID: 21437164 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682564 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682563&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437165%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park JS, Kim GH, Kang CM, Lee CH Short hemofilter survival and anticoagulation-related life-threatening complications are major problems in systemic anticoagulation with heparin (SAH) for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). The present study examined if regional anticoagulation with citrate (RAC) using commercially available solutions can overcome the associated problems of SAH to produce economical benefits. PMID: 21437165 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682563 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682562&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437166%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hwang IH, Chung JS, Shin HJ, Choi YJ, Song MK, Seol YM, Cho GJ, Choi BG, Choi MK, Choi BK, Ahn KH, Shin KH, Lee HS, Nam HS, Hwang JM Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) has become the treatment of choice for patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Studies have shown that maintenance treatment with interferon-alpha is associated with improved survival rates following ASCT. However, despite these recent advances in regimes, relapses are inevitable; thus, the prediction of relapse following ASCT requires assessment. PMID: 21437166 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682562 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682561&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437167%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee HJ, Lee YS, Lee KW, Kim SY, Yoon CJ, Shin DY, Lee YG, Choi SY, Kang SG, Kang SB, Kim JH Limited options remain for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) after failure of standard systemic chemotherapy. Readministration of chemotherapeutic agents by hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) has the rationale of providing higher concentrations of chemotherapeutic agents to hepatic metastases. The present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HAI of fluorouracil with leucovorin (HAI 5-FU/LV) for patients with liver metastases from CRC. PMID: 21437167 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682561 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682556&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437168%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sohn KM, Kang CI, Joo EJ, Ha YE, Chung DR, Peck KR, Lee NY, Song JH We evaluated the clinical features of ciprofloxacin-resistant Proteus mirabilis bacteremia and risk factors for ciprofloxacin resistance. PMID: 21437168 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682556 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682555&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437169%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park CK, Bae SH, Yang HJ, Chun HJ, Choi IB, Choi JY, Yoon SK Conventional radiation therapy (RT) is a widely recognized treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, conventional RT plays only a limited role in HCC treatment because of its low efficacy and the low tolerance of the liver for this modality. Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) was recently developed and represents the most advanced radiation therapy technique currently available. It can deliver a high dose in a short time to well-defined hepatic tumors, with rapid dose fall-off gradients. We believe that SBRT with transarterial chemolipiodolization (TACL) may prove promising as a combined treatment modality for HCC due to its precision and relative safety. Here we present a case of successful trea... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682555 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682554&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437170%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jeon JH, Her SH, Chin JY, Park KH, Yoon HJ, Lee JM, Jin SW Complete atrioventricular (AV) block is frequently regarded as a cause of informed syncopal attacks, even though the escape rhythm is maintained. Torsade de pointes (TdP) may be a significant complication of AV block associated with QT prolongation. Here, we report the case of a 42-year-old female who was referred to our hospital due to recurrent seizure-like attacks while taking anti-convulsant drugs at a psychiatric hospital. TdP with a long QT interval (corrected QT = 0.591 seconds) was observed on an electrocardiogram (ECG) taken in the emergency department. The patient's drug history revealed olanzapine as the suspicious agent. Even after the medication was stopped, however, the QT interval remained within an abno... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682554 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682553&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437171%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of duodenal somatostatinoma in 58-year-old man with vague epigastric pain and nausea. He did not have diabetes, steatorrhea, or cholelithiasis. Abdominal computed tomography showed a 25-mm mass in the duodenum and 25-mm nodule in the liver. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography showed a duodenal submucosal tumor. Although the endoscopic biopsies were free of malignancy, the patient subsequently underwent Whipple's operation for the duodenal mass. Examination revealed as a somatostatinoma using a special stain for somatostatin. PMID: 21437171 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682553 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4682552&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21437172%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim JY, Park SH, Kim SK, Hyun DS, Kum YS, Jung KJ, Choe JY Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disorder in which lymphocytes infiltrate the exocrine glands, resulting in the development of sicca symptoms. Lymphocytes may also invade various other organs and cause diverse symptoms. Interstitial pneumonia has been observed frequently in SS patients. Typically, the pneumonia responds well to systemic steroids, and fatal cases are rare. We experienced a case of lymphocytic pneumonia accompanied by SS and treated with cyclophosphamide pulse therapy, and we present details of the case herein. PMID: 21437172 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4682552 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4682552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293203&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179270%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cheon YK The prognosis for hilar cholangiocarcinoma is limited by tumor spread along the biliary tree leading to refractory obstructive cholestasis, cholangitis, and liver failure. Palliation with biliary endoprostheses results in median survival times of 4-6 months for advanced bile duct cancer. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a local photochemical tumor treatment consisting of a photosensitizing agent combined with laser irradiation of a distinct wavelength. Tumor ablation with PDT combined with biliary stenting reduces cholestasis and significantly improves median survival time. However, the treatment is not widely available, and the photosensitizers used for PDT cause prolonged photosensitivity. Optimum control of tumor spread along the bile ducts and control of cholestasis ... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293203 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293202&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179271%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim BK, Hong MK PMID: 21179271 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293202 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293201&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179272%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hong YJ, Jeong MH, Choi YH, Ma EH, Ko JS, Lee MG, Park KH, Sim DS, Yoon NS, Youn HJ, Kim KH, Park HW, Kim JH, Ahn Y, Cho JG, Park JC, Kang JC The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a usual dose of simvastatin (20 mg/day) on plaque regression and vascular remodeling at the peri-stent reference segments after bare-metal stent implantation. PMID: 21179272 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293201 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293200&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179273%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jeong SW, Jang JY, Lee SH, Kim SG, Cheon YK, Kim YS, Cho YD, Kim HS, Lee JS, Jin SY, Shim CS, Kim BS To investigate the degree of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) protein expression in chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis. PMID: 21179273 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293200 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293199&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179274%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the efficacy of initial treatment with clevudine in naïve patients with CHB living in Daejeon and Chungcheong Province, South Korea. PMID: 21179274 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293199 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293198&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179275%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oh S, Kim KB, Ahn H, Cho HJ, Choi YS Underlying cardiac pathology and atrial fibrillation (AF) affect the molecular remodeling of ion channels in the atria. Changes in the expression of these molecules have not been demonstrated in Korean patients with mitral valvular heart disease. Thus, the purpose of this study was to analyze ion channel expression in patients with chronic AF and mitral valvular heart disease. PMID: 21179275 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293198 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293197&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179276%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jindal T, Kumar A, Venkitaraman B, Dutta R, Kumar R Although carcinoid tumors usually have good prognosis, early and specific diagnosis is important. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging do not provide findings that are specific for carcinoids, and somatostatin receptor scintigraphy suffers from low spatial resolution. 18-Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography ((18)F-FDG PET/CT) has limited sensitivity for carcinoids due to low uptake of the marker. A PET/CT system that uses the somatostatin receptor-based PET tracer 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-N(I),N(II),N(III),N(IIII)-tetraacetic acid (D)-Phe(1)-thy(3)-octreotide ((68)Ga-DOTATOC) has also been used in the evaluation of carcinoids, although information regarding its use for the de... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293197 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293196&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179277%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park JS, Ryu JS, Lee SM, Yim JJ, Yoo CG, Kim YW, Han SK, Shim YS, Yang SC Many patients undergoing a flexible bronchoscopy (FB) experience anxiety and discomfort during the procedure. We assessed whether an additional patient visit after a FB would improve patient satisfaction. PMID: 21179277 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293196 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293195&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179278%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim HS, Kim do H, Kim JY, Jeoung NH, Lee IK, Bong JG, Jung ED Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most common malignancy of the thyroid gland. It involves several molecular mechanisms. The BRAF V600E mutation has been identified as the most common genetic abnormality in PTC. Moreover, it is known to be more prevalent in Korean PTC patients than in patients from other countries. We investigated distinct genetic profiles in Korean PTC through cDNA microarray analysis. PMID: 21179278 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293195 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293194&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179279%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lim DJ, O JH, Kim MH, Kim JH, Kwon HS, Kim SH, Kang MI, Cha BY, Lee KW, Son HY Currently, there is no consensus on the necessity of repeated radioiodine therapy (RAI) in patients who show iodine uptake in the thyroid bed on a diagnostic whole-body scan (DxWBS) despite undetectable thyroglobulin (Tg) levels after remnant ablation. The present study investigated the clinical outcomes of scan-positive, Tg-negative patients (WBS+Tg-) who did or did not receive additional RAI. PMID: 21179279 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293194 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293193&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179280%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim JY, Hyun YY, Lee JE, Yoon HR, Kim GH, Yoo HW, Cho ST, Chun NW, Jeoung BC, Kim HJ, Kim KW, Kim SN, Kim YA, Lee HA, Lee JY, Lee YC, Lim HK, Oh KS, Son SH, Yu BH, Wee KS, Lee EJ, Lee YK, Noh JW, Kim SJ, Choi KB, Yu SH, Pyo HJ, Kwon YJ Fabry disease is an X-linked recessive and progressive disease caused by α-galactosidase A (α-GaL A) deficiency. We sought to assess the prevalence of unrecognized Fabry disease in dialysis-dependent patients and the efficacy of serum globotriaosylceramide (GL3) screening. PMID: 21179280 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293193 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293192&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179281%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hong JR, Seok SJ, Jeong DS, Lee SG, Gil HW, Yang JO, Lee EY, Hong SY Many patients with acute paraquat (PQ) intoxication die even at low PQ concentrations, whereas others with similar concentrations recover. Therefore, it is possible that individual differences in antioxidant capacity are responsible for the variable clinical outcome in patients with acute PQ intoxication. PMID: 21179281 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293192 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293190&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179282%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moon SJ, Park MK, Oh HJ, Lee SY, Kwok SK, Cho ML, Ju JH, Park KS, Kim HY, Park SH Angiogenesis, which is a critical step in the initiation and progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), involves pro-angiogenic factors, including interleukin (IL)-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). We investigated the role of Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) in the regulation of pro-angiogenic factors in RA fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS). PMID: 21179282 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293190 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293185&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179283%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yoon J, Kwon SR, Lim MJ, Joo K, Moon CG, Jang J, Park W Osteoporotic fractures are an important comorbidity with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We determined the overall fracture risk as assessed by the World Health Organization (WHO)'s FRAX® tool in Korean patients with seropositive RA. Additionally, we compared treatment eligibility according to the criteria of the Korean Health Insurance Review Agency (HIRA), FRAX, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). PMID: 21179283 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293185 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293180&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179284%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kang MH, Ju JH, Kim HG, Kang JH, Jeon KN, Kim HC, Lee GW A 63-year-old female diagnosed with relapsed multiple myeloma visited our hospital complaining of a persistent cough. Since July 2006, she had been taking 100 mg thalidomide daily and gradually developed shortness of breath and a persistent dry cough. A chest X-ray and computed tomography showed ground glass opacities in both lungs. An open lung biopsy of the right middle lobe under general anesthesia revealed chronic peribronchial inflammation, mild interstitial fibrosis, and intra-alveolar macrophage infiltration, with some hemosiderin features, compatible with non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP). After discontinuing the thalidomide, the patient's symptoms did not deteriorate, although the radiographs did not im... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293180 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293177&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179285%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lim KH, Lee KW, Kim JH, Park SY, Choi SH, Lee JS A 63-year-old female was admitted to our hospital with a tender abdominal wall mass about 15 cm in diameter, which she had for 1 month. About 1 week earlier, the patient had also perceived a mass in the neck area. Computed tomography revealed huge thyroid and periumbilical masses. The thyroid hormone levels were consistent with a hyperthyroid state. Pathological examination of the thyroid mass was compatible with anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) and the abdominal cutaneous mass was shown to be metastatic ATC. Despite palliative radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the patient died of respiratory failure on her 63rd day of hospitalization. This case demonstrates that abdominal cutaneous metastasis and hyperthyroidism can occur as ini... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293177 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293175&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179286%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we report a case of significant postoperative hemorrhage managed with high dose parenteral iron sucrose, low dose erythropoietin, vitamin B(12), vitamin C, and folic acid. An 80-year-old female patient presented for severe anemia after a total hip arthroplasty and refused an allogenic blood transfusion as treatment. The preoperative hemoglobin of 12.2 g/dL decreased to 5.3 g/dL postoperatively. She received the aforementioned combination of iron sucrose, erythropoietin, and vitamins. A total of 1,500 mg of intravenous iron sucrose was given postoperatively for 6 consecutive days. Erythropoietin was also administered at 2,000 IU every other day for a total of 12,000 IU. The patient was discharged in good condition on the twelfth postoperative day with a hemoglobin of 8.5 g/dL... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293175 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293173&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21179287%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Seong SS, Joung CI Thrombocytopenia is included in the classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, severe thrombocytopenia causing spontaneous bleeding is rare. Here, we describe a 22-year-old woman who presented with spontaneous hemoperitoneum as the first manifestation of SLE. Laboratory findings compatible with SLE included positive antinuclear antibody and a false-positive venereal disease research laboratory. Symptoms suggesting the disease were not prominent early after admission, but headache and seizures that developed on the 3rd day of admission led to the diagnosis of SLE. The brain magnetic resonance imaging and angiography findings were compatible with the neuropsychiatric manifestations of SLE. High-dose steroid and monthly intravenous... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293173 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4293173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960625&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830217%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oh SY, Suh C Marginal zone B-cell lymphoma (MZL) is the second most common subtype of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in Korea (17.3%). Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) can develop in almost any organ as a result of exposure to a persistent stimulus, such as chronic infection or certain autoimmune processes. Under conditions of prolonged lymphoid proliferation, a malignant clone may emerge, which is followed by the development of a MALT lymphoma. Whereas MALT lymphoma of the stomach is the most common and the most extensively studied, we focus on non-gastric MZL studies conducted in Korea that highlight the most recent advances with respect to MZL definition, etiology, clinical characteristics, natural history, treatment approaches, outcomes, and prognostic factors. Moreover, w... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960625 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960624&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830218%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shin JA, Yoon KH PMID: 20830218 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960624 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960623&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830219%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The study showed that EPBD using both 20-sec and 60-sec BTs is safe and effective for the treatment of bile duct stones. Short and long BTs produced comparable outcomes. PMID: 20830219 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960623 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960622&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830220%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Systolic and diastolic dyssynchrony in subjects with isolated diastolic dysfunction but without overt symptoms of heart failure was not as common as in patients with diastolic heart failure; however, the systolic and diastolic intraventricular time delay increased with increases in the E/E' ratio, an indicator of diastolic dysfunction. PMID: 20830220 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960622 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960621&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830221%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The combination of UA and NT-ProBNP levels appears to be more useful than either marker alone as an independent predictor for short-term outcomes in patients with AHF. PMID: 20830221 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960621 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960620&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830222%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The present study suggested that GLPSS measured by AFI is a more sensitive predictor of IRA occlusion than is WMSI before PCI. Routine measurement of GLPSS by AFI can be a very useful tool in risk stratification of AMI. PMID: 20830222 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960620 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960619&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830223%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The risk of developing GDM was significantly increased in Korean women with a family history of T2DM in first-degree relatives. PMID: 20830223 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960619 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960618&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830224%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that regardless of the method of delivery, EIT significantly improves β-cell function and facilitates long-term glycemic control in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus. PMID: 20830224 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960618 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960617&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830225%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with 50 mg/kg GSH significantly suppressed serum ROM levels in PQ-intoxicated patients. However, this dose was not sufficient to suppress ROM levels when the PQ concentration was extremely high. PMID: 20830225 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960617 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960616&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830226%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The proportion of each donor type has continuously changed, and the changes were associated with changes in the social structure and system. We expect that this study could be an important reference for other countries to estimate future changes of donor type. PMID: 20830226 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960616 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960615&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830227%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Both oral epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR TKIs) had comparable efficacy and safety. The superior PFS and OS of EGFR TKIs with more favorable baseline clinical characteristics than those of pemetrexed suggest the impact of baseline clinicopathological factors. PMID: 20830227 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960615 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960614&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830228%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: An ENS < 3 vs. ≥ 3, rather than the original < 2 vs. ≥ 2, was the most significant prognostic factor for EFS and OS. All three indices were predictive, but only the E-IPI identified the high-risk group of R-CHOP-treated Korean patients with disseminated DLBCL. PMID: 20830228 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960614 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960613&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830229%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A considerable number of asthmatic patients with no history of aspirin intolerance responded to the inhalation aspirin challenge. The airway response to aspirin was significantly correlated with methacholine-AHR, and a false-positive response to aspirin inhalation test seemed to occur primarily in patients with severe AHR. PMID: 20830229 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960613 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960612&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830230%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that MIF production was induced through a p38 MAP-kinase-dependent pathway in RA synovial fibroblasts. PMID: 20830230 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960612 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960611&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830231%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim SY, Lee YS, Bae KR, Lee JB, Lee S, Kwon OC A right-sided aortic arch (RAA) is a rare congenital anomaly, and Stanford type B dissection aneurysms involving this anomaly is also uncommon. Surgical approaches to dealing with an RAA are complicated by the unusual anatomical features of the condition. Here we report the case of a 47-year-old male who had a type B dissecting aneurysm involving an RAA with Kommerell's diverticulum. Graft replacement was successfully performed with an uneventful postoperative course. PMID: 20830231 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960611 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960610&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830232%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of primary pulmonary biphasic synovial sarcoma, which was confirmed by SYT-SSX2 fusion transcripts, and present a brief review of the literature on Korean cases. PMID: 20830232 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960610 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960609&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830233%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe here a patient who obtained a good analgesic effect with high-dose fentanyl patches for controlling cancer pain. A 52-year-old man was referred to our hospital because of severe cancer pain that was 7/10 on a numeric rating scale (NRS). He had been diagnosed with locally advanced cholangiocarcinoma 3 months previously. We prescribed weak opioids and an antidepressant, but his pain was not relieved. We introduced strong opioids (transdermal fentanyl patches for the background pain and a short-acting opioid for the breakthrough pain) and his pain was tolerable on 250 µg/hr of fentanyl patches for 3 months. With time, however, his pain intensity became worse and this reached up to 8/10 to 9/10 on the NRS. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage was performed, which did not r... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960609 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960608&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20830234%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Choe JY, Park SH, Kim JY, Jung HY, Kim SK The variability of cardiovascular abnormalities is one of the characteristics of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Among the cardiovascular manifestations, hypertension is reported in 14% to 58.1% of patients in diverse ethnic populations, and remains a clinically important issue due to its close relationship with early mortality in patients with SLE. The development of hypertension in patients with SLE has been associated with advanced lupus-related renal disease and the medications used for the treatment of lupus. Malignant hypertension is a serious complication of hypertension; it rarely occurs in patients with SLE. However, it can occur in patients with other complicated medical conditions such as the antiphospholipid antibody sy... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960608 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3960608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641615&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526383%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Choi K, Kim YB Insulin resistance is a major risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes caused by the inability of insulin-target tissues to respond properly to insulin, and contributes to the morbidity of obesity. Insulin action involves a series of signaling cascades initiated by insulin binding to its receptor, eliciting receptor autophosphorylation and activation of the receptor tyrosine kinase, resulting in tyrosine phosphorylation of insulin receptor substrates (IRSs). Phosphorylation of IRSs leads to activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) and, subsequently, to activation of Akt and its downstream mediator AS160, all of which are important steps for stimulating glucose transport induced by insulin. Although the mechanisms underlying insulin resistance are not... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641615 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641614&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526384%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim H PMID: 20526384 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641614 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641613&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526385%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In the Korean NHANES, smoking, hypertension, and low income were related to AO. Among dietary factors, only low protein intake was associated with AO. PMID: 20526385 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641613 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641612&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526386%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of colonic diverticulosis in Korea is increasing and is most commonly located in the right side of the colon. Further, old age and diet may affect the risk of development of this disease. PMID: 20526386 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641612 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641611&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526387%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: There are lots of cases of DCRV that are not diagnosed accurately in adults. In our experience, all DCRV cases had VSD and surgical correction of these cases showed excellent results. Therefore, accurate diagnosis of DCRV is necessary so that DCRV is not overlooked and operations are enabled within an appropriate time. PMID: 20526387 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641611 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641610&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526388%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Among patients on Plavix(R) maintenance therapy with coronary stents, replacement with Plavitor(R) shows a comparable inhibition of ADP-induced platelet aggregation. However, due to poor inter-therapy agreement, between two regimens, physicians may be cautious when introducing generic clopidogrel bisulfate. PMID: 20526388 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641610 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641609&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526389%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: BMI did not have a significant influence on ICU mortality. The ICU mortality was influenced more strongly by severity of illness and failed extubation rather than BMI. PMID: 20526389 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641609 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641608&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526390%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Abdominal obesity and dyslipidemia (low HDL and high triglycerides) were dominant contributing factors of metabolic syndrome among psychiatric patients, and the affected age groups were relatively young. These findings indicate that active and early screening, including triglycerides, HDL, and waist measurement, are absolutely essential to managing metabolic syndrome in psychiatric patients. PMID: 20526390 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641608 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641607&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526391%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Metabolic syndrome was strongly associated with ECG abnormalities, especially ischemic ECG findings, in Koreans. The association between each component of metabolic syndrome and ECG abnormalities varied according to age and sex. PMID: 20526391 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641607 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641606&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526392%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In these ICU patients, AKI is associated with increased hospital mortality. The RIFLE classification is a simple and useful clinical tool to detect and stratify the severity of AKI, and may aid in the prediction of outcome. PMID: 20526392 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641606 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641605&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526393%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The overall survival rate of patients undergoing hemodialysis has improved over the 15-year interval, even with an increased proportion of elderly patients and patients with diabetes. Adequate dialysis and further medical improvements could ameliorate mortality in patients undergoing dialysis. PMID: 20526393 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641605 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641604&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526394%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Serum prohepcidin levels decrease after both H. pylori eradication and oral iron administration, with improvement in IDA. Serum concentration of prohepcidin is related to the anemia status, rather than to the current status of H. pylori infection, in IDA patients. PMID: 20526394 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641604 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641603&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526395%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Anti-CCP positivity was significantly correlated with more severe joint damage at diagnosis. A correlation was observed between the radiological joint damage score and inflammatory parameters in early and established RA, indicating that anti-CCP can serve as a diagnostic tool and predict structural joint damage. These findings suggest anti-CCP positive patients should receive aggressive therapeutic intervention. PMID: 20526395 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641603 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641602&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526396%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Standardized guidelines for antibiotic skin testing are needed for the safe and effective use of antibiotics in Korea. PMID: 20526396 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641602 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641601&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526397%26dopt%3DAbstract We described here a patient who had two lung masses. Although the two masses had the same histology and a similar good response to initial chemotherapy with gemcitabine and carboplatin, the response to pemetrexed as a second-line treatment was different after re-growth of the tumors. These two lung masses could have originated from different clones or they could have progressed through different paths of molecular pathogenesis after metastasis, which would lead to different tumor characteristics, including their chemosensitivity. Regardless of their pathogenetic mechanisms, it seems important to recognize that tumors with the same histology that develop in one patient can have different responses to drugs. PMID: 20526397 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal o... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641601 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641600&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526398%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jin HY, Lee KA, Kim SY, Park JH, Baek HS, Park TS A 59-year-old man was admitted with numbness, pain, and a tingling sensation in both lower legs. He was initially diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy based on a symptom questionnaire and a quantitative sensory test. Despite symptomatic treatment of diabetic neuropathy, he complained of worsening sensory symptoms and additional motor weakness in both lower extremities. As the motor weakness of both extremities became more aggravated over time, brain and spine imaging tests and a nerve conduction test were performed. The nerve conduction study revealed motor and sensory axonal neuropathy. In his cerebrospinal analysis, albumino-cytologic dissociation, which is compatible to the Gillian-Barre syndrome, was found. Cerebro... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641600 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641599&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526399%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on this case with a brief review of the literature. PMID: 20526399 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641599 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641598&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20526400%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee KH, Son MK, Ha YJ, Choi ST, Lee SW, Park YB, Lee SK Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis. There are no generally accepted diagnostic criteria for PsA. Indeed, the diagnosis of this inflammatory arthritis is made by exclusion of other possible diseases and based upon immunologic, radiologic, and clinical features which are consistent with the diagnosis. Inflammatory arthritis in a patient with psoriasis can be an important clue for the diagnosis of PsA, but the possibility for diagnosis of other inflammatory arthritides ever remains. Herein we report a case of a female patient who was not diagnosed with PsA, but with rheumatoid arthritis, even though she had psoriasis. PMID: 20526400 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641598 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327707&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195397%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Storage SS, Agrawal H, Furst DE English articles on abatacept, golimumab, and tocilizumab in rheumatoid arthritis published between 2002 and 2009 were reviewed systematically. All randomized clinical trials, open-label extensions, meta-analyses, and reviews were examined. There were thirteen articles on abatacept, four on golimumab, and seven on tocilizumab. All three drugs were effective in methotrexate-naïve, methotrexate-incomplete responders, and tumor-necrosis-factor-failure rheumatoid arthritis patients. Of the three, only abatacept has been tested in a head-to-head trial with infliximab, in which it was found to be equivalent to infliximab. Golimumab resulted in a more modest improvement than the others in methotrexate-naïve patients, although no direct compar... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327707 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327706&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195398%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kang DH PMID: 20195398 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327706 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327705&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195399%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In patients with suspected CAD, SUA was not an independent risk factor for CAD and may be merely a marker of insulin resistance. PMID: 20195399 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327705 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327704&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195400%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Rosuvastatin 10 mg was more effective than atorvastatin 10 mg in achieving NCEP ATP III LDL-C goals in patients with nondiabetic metabolic syndrome, especially in those with lower NCEP ATP III target level goals. PMID: 20195400 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327704 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327703&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195401%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The current informed consent process may be reasonably acceptable and understandable to the patients. However, the understanding of the risks of endoscopy was insufficient especially in the cases of older, poorly educated patients and outpatients. The information about alternatives, the opportunity to ask for additional information, and the information about the risks of sedation during endoscopy were also insufficient in the current consent process. PMID: 20195401 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327703 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327702&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195402%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that the ratio of IL-10 to IL-6 is independently associated with AMI, and reduced levels of this ratio may favor the development of AMI. PMID: 20195402 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327702 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327701&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195403%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Chronic airway lung diseases are associated with depression and/or anxiety, particularly in those with a higher airflow limitation and/or history of smoking. PMID: 20195403 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327701 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327700&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195404%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that the early oxygenation improvement after prone positioning might be associated with an improved 28-day outcome and may be an indicator to maintain prolonged prone positioning in patients with severe ARDS. PMID: 20195404 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327700 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327699&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195405%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: PE was diagnosed within 1 year after the cancer diagnosis in almost 70% of patients. Lung cancer was the most common underlying malignancy. PMID: 20195405 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327699 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327698&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195406%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that patients with Graves' disease more frequently have atypical PTC findings on ultrasonography. PMID: 20195406 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327698 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327697&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195407%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Compared to the LF dialyzer, the HF dialyzer removed CyC and beta(2)MG more efficiently. Unlike the beta(2)MGRR, the CyCRR was correlated with the eKt/V(urea) and beta(2)MGRR. This study suggests a role for the CyCRR as an alternative indicator of the removal of MMs. PMID: 20195407 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327697 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327696&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195408%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The blood culture method using the BacT/Alert system is useful for culturing dialysates and improves the positive culture rate in patients with suspected peritonitis compared to the conventional culture method. PMID: 20195408 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327696 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327695&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195409%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our experiences with serial cases with DIIP during chemotherapy and the correlation of continuous steroid use with pulmonary infection suggest that the incidence of pulmonary complications might be high during lymphoma treatment, and careful monitoring should be performed. PMID: 20195409 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327695 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327694&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195410%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that EACT may be involved in the inhibition of bone loss by preventing osteoclast formation and may be used to manage bone destruction in inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. PMID: 20195410 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327694 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327693&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195411%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 68-year-old woman with MG who presented with isolated respiratory failure as her first presenting symptom. As illustrated by this case, it is important to consider neuromuscular disorders in cases of unexplained respiratory failure. PMID: 20195411 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327693 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327692&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195412%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee YG, Park W, Kim SH, Yun SP, Jeong H, Kim HJ, Yang DH The common causes of rhabdomyolysis include trauma, hypoxia, drugs, toxins, infections and hyperthermia. Operative insults, including direct trauma and ischemia, have the potential to cause the development of rhabdomyolysis. Pneumatic tourniquets used during arthroscopic knee surgery to prevent blood loss have led to many complications such as nerve paralysis and vascular injuries. Rhabdomyolysis can also be caused by prolonged pneumatic tourniquet application without a midapplication release, and also from an increased application pressure, but the actual incidence of this is low. In order to prevent rhabdomyolysis, the clinicians must be aware of such risks and follow strict guidelines for the application time, the mid... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327692 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327691&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195413%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case initially diagnosed as de novo AML without a cytogenetic abnormality. The patient was successfully treated with an HLA-matched sibling allogeneic HSCT. However, more than six years later, AML developed again and was associated with new complex cytogenetic abnormalities. After a second HSCT, the patient has been followed without serious complications. Considering the allogeneic setting, the newly developed cytogenetic abnormalities, a relatively long latent period, and the good clinical course after the second allogeneic HSCT, this case might represent a second de novo AML following successful treatment of the first AML. PMID: 20195413 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327691 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327690&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195414%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yang SJ, Park SY, Lee YJ, Kim HY, Seo JA, Kim SG, Choi DS A 39-year-old woman visited the emergency room complaining of right eye pain and swelling over the preceding three days. The ophthalmologist's examination revealed orbital cellulitis and diabetic retinopathy in the right eye, although the patient had no prior diagnosis of diabetes. It was therefore suspected that she had diabetes and orbital cellulitis, and she was started on multiple antibiotic therapies initially. She then underwent computed tomography scans of the orbit and neck and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain. These studies showed an aggravated orbital cellulitis with abscess formation, associated with venous thrombophlebitis, thrombosis of the internal carotid artery, and mucosal thickening of maxillary... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327690 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327689&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20195415%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: [This corrects the article on p. 103 in vol. 21, PMID: 16913439.]. PMID: 20195415 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327689 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048505&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19949725%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Imamura M, Tanaka J Nonmyeloablative stem cell transplantation (NST) is increasingly used with beneficial effects because it can be applied to older patients with hematological malignancies and those with various complications who are not suitable for conventional myeloablative stem cell transplantation (CST). Various conditioning regimens differ in their myeloablative and immunosuppressive intensity. Regardless of the type of conditioning regimen, graft-versus- host disease (GVHD) in NST occurs almost equally in CST, although a slightly delayed development of acute GVHD is observed in NST. Although graft-versus-hematological malignancy effects (i.e., graft-versus-leukemia effect, graft-versus-lymphoma effect, and graft-versus-myeloma effect) also occur in NST, completely erad... The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048505 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3048505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048504&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19949726%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim HS PMID: 19949726 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048504 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3048504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048503&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19949727%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Anti-HCV S/CO ratio was found to be highly accurate at predicting HCV viremia. The anti-HCV S/CO ratio can be used to determine whether a quantitative or qualitative HCV RNA test should be used to confirm HCV viremia in patients with a positive anti-HCV by the following criteria: if the anti-HCV S/CO ratio is <10.9, a qualitative HCV RNA test can be used, and if the anti-HCV S/CO ratio is >/=10.9 a quantitative HCV RNA test can be performed. PMID: 19949727 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048503 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3048503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048502&cid=s_38032_49_f&fid=38032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19949728%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Two-thirds of diabetic patients experienced GI symptoms. The prevalence of GI symptoms was more common in patients who had diabetic complications and a long duration of diabetes. PMID: 19949728 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine) The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048502 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3048502