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Internal Medicine
Hyun-** Nam
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Correlation of KIT and platelet-derived growth factor receptor α mutations with gene activation and expression profiles in gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Activating mutations of KIT and platelet-derived growth factor receptor α (PDGFRA) are known to be alternative and mutually exclusive genetic events in the development of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). ...
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Open AccessDetection of sexually transmitted infection and human papillomavirus in negative cytology by multiplex-PCR
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) and 15 species that cause sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in negative cytology. In addition, we compared the diagnosti...
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Dual action of a selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor on vascular endothelial growth factor expression in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells: novel involvement of discoidin domain receptor 2
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) greatly contributes to the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It is reported that a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor inhibits cellular prolifer...
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The effects of inpatient exercise therapy on the length of hospital stay in stages I–III colon cancer patients: randomized controlled trial
This study aimed to examine the effects of a postsurgical, inpatient exercise program on postoperative recovery in operable colon cancer patients
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Open AccessClinical features and outcomes of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis pathologic variants in Korean adult patients
Many studies have shown that clinical characteristics and outcomes differ depending on pathologic variants of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). However, these are not well defined in Asian populations.
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Open AccessClinical features of infectious endophthalmitis in South Korea: a five-year multicenter study
To investigate clinical features of infectious endophthalmitis over five years in a South Korean population.
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Open AccessProtective effect of diet supplemented with rice prolamin extract against DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis in BALB/c mice
Rice prolamin has been reported to possess antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and immune-promoting properties. This study is aimed to examine the protective effects of dietary rice prolamin extract (RPE) against...
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Amphiregulin confers trastuzumab resistance via AKT and ERK activation in HER2-positive breast cancer
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) heterodimerizes and shares common signaling pathways with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). In this study, we investigated the clinical implication of amp...
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High-risk clinicopathological features and their predictive significance in Korean patients with stage II colon cancer
We investigated the prognostic factors for recurrence in Korean patients with stage II colon cancer and evaluated their predictive significance with 5-fluorouracil (FU)-based adjuvant chemotherapy.
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Open AccessComparison of the most common isolates of postoperative endophthalmitis in South Korea; Enterococcus species vs coagulase-negative staphylococci
To compare the related factors or manifestations of the two most common isolates of post-operative endophthalmitis, which were Enterococcus spp. and coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) in South Korea.
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Open AccessPredictive factors for unfavorable outcomes of tuberculous pericarditis in human immunodeficiency virus–uninfected patients in an intermediate tuberculosis burden country
In areas where Mycobacterium tuberculosis is endemic, tuberculosis is known to be the most common cause of pericarditis. However, the difficulty in diagnosis may lead to late complications such as constrictive pe...
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Open AccessAntiplatelet and antithrombotic effects of cordycepin-enriched WIB-801CE from Cordyceps militaris ex vivo, in vivo, and in vitro
A species of the fungal genus Cordyceps has been used as a complementary and alternative medicine of traditional Chinese medicine, and its major component cordycepin and cordycepin-enriched WIB-801CE are known to...
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Open AccessA comparative study on the effects of systemic manual acupuncture, periauricular electroacupuncture, and digital electroacupuncture to treat tinnitus: A randomized, paralleled, open-labeled exploratory trial
Many previous studies of electroacupuncture used combined therapy of electroacupuncture and systemic manual acupuncture, so it was uncertain which treatment was effective. This study evaluated and compared the...
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Open AccessUP601, a standardized botanical composition composed of Morus alba, Yerba mate and Magnolia officinalis for weight loss
The prevalence of obesity is surging in an alarming rate all over the world. Pharmaceutical drugs are considered potential adjunctive therapy to lifestyle modification. However, for most, besides being too exp...
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Noninvasive detection of coronary vasospastic angina using a double-acquisition coronary CT angiography protocol in the presence and absence of an intravenous nitrate: a pilot study
To evaluate the feasibility of a double-acquisition coronary CT angiography (CCTA) protocol in the presence and absence of an intravenous (IV) vasodilator infusion for detecting vasospastic angina.
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Open AccessThe impact of production of extended-spectrum β-lactamases on the 28-day mortality rate of patients with Proteus mirabilis bacteremia in Korea
The incidence of Proteus mirabilis antimicrobial resistance, especially that mediated by extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs), has increased. We investigated the impact of ESBL production on the mortality of pa...
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Open AccessThymoquinone (TQ) inhibits the replication of intracellular Mycobacterium tuberculosis in macrophages and modulates nitric oxide production
Human tuberculosis, which is caused by the pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis, remains a major public health concern. Increasing drug resistance poses a threat of disease resurgence and continues to cause consid...
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Open AccessWorld Congress Integrative Medicine & Health 2017: part two
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Versorgung der älteren Pflegebedürftigen in Korea
Seit der Einführung der sozialen Pflegeversicherung für Ältere in Korea im Jahr 2008 können ältere Pflegebedürftige ambulante und stationäre Pflegedienste wie in den anderen Wohlfahrtsstaaten in Anspruch nehme...
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Open AccessThe impact of disease severity on paradoxical association between body mass index and mortality in patients with acute kidney injury undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy
Association between high body mass index (BMI) and survival benefit is confounded by comorbid conditions such as nutritional status and inflammation. Patients with acute kidney injury (AKI), particularly those...
