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MRI-based volumetric tumor parameters before and during chemoradiation predict tumor recurrence and patient survival in locally advanced cervical cancer: a subgroup analysis of a phase II prospective trial
This subgroup analysis of a prospective phase II trial aimed to identify valuable and accessible prognostic factors for overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) of patients with locally advanc...
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Open AccessClinical outcomes of long-term inhaled combination therapies in patients with bronchiectasis and airflow obstruction
Few studies have reported which inhaled combination therapy, either bronchodilators and/or inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs), is beneficial in patients with bronchiectasis and airflow obstruction. Our study compa...
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Open AccessChanges in dementia treatment patterns associated with changes in the National Policy in South Korea among patients with newly diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease between 2011 and 2017: results from the multicenter, retrospective CAPTAIN study
The South Korean government has been actively involved in plans to combat dementia, implementing a series of national strategies and plans since 2008. In July 2014, eligibility for mandatory long-term care ins...
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Sex/Gender Differences in Dental Diseases
Women’s teeth tend to calcify and erupt earlier than men’s, and they also experience tooth loss at an earlier age. The appearance of men and women is influenced by the morphology of their teeth, their exposure...
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Open AccessAssociation between health-related quality of life and heart rate variability in elderly individuals with cognitive impairment in Korea: cross-sectional study
Cognitive impairment, a characteristic and prior stage of dementia, is a serious public health concern in Korea a country with rapidly aging population. In a neurovisceral integration model, cognitive ability ...
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Analysis of the effects of intraoperative warming devices on surgical site infection in elective hip arthroplasty using a large nationwide database
The aim of our study is to analyze the association of usage and type of warming device with the risk of surgical site infection (SSI) in patients who underwent hip arthroplasty, and to analyze the factors that...
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Tear patterns and locations are different between lateral and medial compartments in patients with early anatomical failure after meniscal allograft transplantation
To investigate the characteristics of anatomically failed grafts within 1 year after meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) and compare the differences between lateral and medial MATs.
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Maintenance therapy with Fluoropyrimidine and cetuximab or bevacizumab after first line FOLFOX-chemotherapy in metastatic colorectal cancer according to RAS or BRAFV600E mutation status
Fluoropyrimidine (FP) with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy is the standard first-line treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC); however, oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy critically affects the quality of...
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CT-based preoperative risk assessment of prolonged urine leak in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy
This study aims to evaluate risk factors of prolonged urine leak following partial nephrectomy (PN) to identify objective imaging characteristics on preoperative CT.
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Open AccessSex differences in the association between sarcopenia and mild cognitive impairment in the older Korean population
A link between sarcopenia and cognitive function has been proposed and is supported by several investigations. Nevertheless, the sex-linked relationship between these two diseases has been scarcely investigate...
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Open AccessEvaluating person-centered care in residential care facilities from the perspective of caregivers in South Korea: a survey
As many older people spend their time in residential care facilities, the demand for person-centered care (PCC), which affects their quality of life, is increasing. Many residential care facility residents hav...
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Open AccessComparison of the recovery profile of remimazolam with flumazenil and propofol anesthesia for open thyroidectomy
Previous studies have consistently reported a slower recovery of consciousness following remimazolam-based total intravenous anesthesia without flumazenil than with propofol. This study aimed to compare the re...
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FDG metabolic parameter-based models for predicting recurrence after upfront surgery in synchronous colorectal cancer liver metastasis
This study aimed to develop and validate post- and preoperative models for predicting recurrence after curative-intent surgery using an FDG PET-CT metabolic parameter to improve the prognosis of patients with ...
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Open AccessVaccination with a Zika virus envelope domain III protein induces neutralizing antibodies and partial protection against Asian genotype in immunocompetent mice
Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus classified in Flaviviridae family such as dengue (DENV), yellow fever, and West Nile virus. An outbreak of ZIKV infection can pose a major public health risk be...
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Open AccessAssociation of metabolites of benzene and toluene with lipid profiles in Korean adults: Korean National Environmental Health Survey (2015–2017)
Environmental exposure to benzene and toluene is a suspected risk factor for metabolic disorders among the general adult population. However, the effects of benzene and toluene on blood lipid profiles remain u...
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Open AccessAssociation between serum klotho levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors in older adults
Klotho deficiency is a significant predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related mortality and morbidity. However, research assessing the association between klotho and individual risk factors of CVD is li...
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Bilateral Atypical Subtrochanteric Femoral Fractures with Primary and Secondary Bone Healing in Pycnodysostosis
Atypical subtrochanteric femoral fractures are a common problem associated with pycnodysostosis. Pycnodysostosis is a rare sclerotic bone disease caused by a mutation in the cathepsin K gene. Fracture healing ...
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Computer-Aided Diagnosis for Determining Sagittal Spinal Curvatures Using Deep Learning and Radiography
Analyzing spinal curvatures manually is time-consuming and tedious for clinicians, and intra-observer and inter-observer variability can affect manual measurements. In this study, we developed and evaluated th...
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Differentiating renal epithelioid angiomyolipoma from clear cell carcinoma: using a radiomics model combined with CT imaging characteristics
This study aims to assess the computed tomography (CT) findings of renal epithelioid angiomyolipoma (EAML) and develop a radiomics-based model for differentiating EAMLs and clear cell renal cell carcinomas (RC...
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Open AccessAssociation between oxygen saturation level during bronchoscopy and post-bronchoscopy adverse events: a retrospective cohort study
Flexible bronchoscopy is widely used to diagnose and treat various respiratory diseases. However, caution is warranted for post-bronchoscopy adverse events. Although desaturation frequently occurs during bronc...
