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Open AccessComparative analysis of del Nido cardioplegia versus blood cardioplegia in isolate coronary artery bypass grafting
This study examined the efficacy of del Nido cardioplegia compared with traditional blood cardioplegia in adult cardiac surgery for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting by evaluating the early postoperativ...
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Open AccessCost-Effectiveness of Dupilumab and Oral Janus Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Singapore
Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects both adults and children, impacting their quality of life and productivity; however, traditional systemic treatments such as cyclosporine have limitations. Emerging novel systemi...
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Open AccessElemental Diet as a Therapeutic Modality: A Comprehensive Review
Elemental diets have been employed for the management of various diseases for over 50 years, with several mechanisms mediating their beneficial effects. Yet, they are underutilized due to poor palatability, ac...
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Open AccessAtrial fibrillation fact sheet in Korea 2024 (part 1): epidemiology of atrial fibrillation in Korea
This study aimed to analyze and present updated trends in atrial fibrillation (AF) epidemiology within the Korean population, providing a foundation for planning and implementing appropriate management and tr...
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Open AccessHepatocellular Carcinoma in Asia: Physician and Patient Perspectives on Surveillance, Diagnosis, and Treatment
In several Asian countries, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer deaths. HCC risk factors in Asia differ from those elsewhere and are changing with the treatment landscape as systemic tr...
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Open AccessCorrection: Obesity, organ failure, and transplantation: a review of the role of metabolic and bariatric surgery in transplant candidates and recipients
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Open AccessCommunity-based exercises improve health status in pre-frail older adults: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Pre-frailty is associated with increased healthcare utilization. Over the past decade, public health interventions such as community-based exercises to target pre-frailty have been increasingly studied. Howeve...
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Open AccessRadiological differentiation between bacterial orbital cellulitis and invasive fungal sino-orbital infections
Invasive fungal orbital infections (IFOI) may be difficult to differentiate from sinogenic bacterial orbital cellulitis (OC). This study investigates the features differentiating OC from IFOI on magnetic reson...
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Open AccessThe effect of four loading intravitreal aflibercept injections on macular fluid in treatment-naïve neovascular age-related macular degeneration
To evaluate the effect of four versus three loading aflibercept injections on macular fluid resolution and visual acuity (VA) in exudative neovascular AMD (nAMD).
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Open AccessHourly step recommendations to achieve daily goals for working and older adults
The widespread use of physical activity trackers enables the collection of high-resolution health data, such as hourly step counts, to evaluate health promotion programmes. We aim to investigate how participan...
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Open AccessSexual activity, vaginal symptoms, maternal perineal hygiene behavior, and constipation on ano-vaginal colonization of group B streptococcus in near term pregnancy
Maternal Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization is influenced by many factors but results are inconsistent. Consideration of antenatal risk factors may help inform decision making on GBS microbiological cult...
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Open AccessReal-World First-Line Maintenance Niraparib Monotherapy Use Following Chemotherapy Plus Bevacizumab: The SW1TCH Study
Clinical trials have demonstrated prolonged survival associated with niraparib first-line maintenance (1LM) therapy, compared with placebo, for patients with ovarian cancer (OC). However, data are limited on r...
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Open AccessSuccessful open surgical treatment for persistent type II endoleak following thoracic endovascular aortic repair: a case report
The occurrence of type II endoleaks after endovascular repair of aortic aneurysm has gradually gained increasing attention. We present a case of a patient with an expanding aneurysm after thoracic endovascular...
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Open AccessPreclinical evaluation of [18F]FP-CIT, the radiotracer targeting dopamine transporter for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease: pharmacokinetic and efficacy analysis
N-(3-fluoropropyl)-2β-carboxymethoxy-3β-(4-iodophenyl) nortropane (FP-CIT), the representative cocaine derivative used in dopamine transporter imaging, is a promising biomarker, as it reflects the severity of P.....
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Open AccessSignificance of physical factors on activities of daily living in patients with tetraplegia after spinal cord injury: a retrospective study
Tetraplegia is a debilitating sequela of spinal cord injury (SCI). However, comprehensive approaches for determining the influence of various factors on activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with tetrap...
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Open AccessA holistic lifestyle mobile health intervention for the prevention of type 2 diabetes and common mental disorders in Asian women with a history of gestational diabetes: a randomised control trial with 3-year follow-up protocol
Women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are 12-fold more likely to develop type 2 diabetes (T2D) 4–6 years after delivery than women without GDM. Similarly, GDM is associated with the devel...
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Open AccessChildhood adversity and suicidal ideation in older Korean adults: unraveling the mediating mechanisms of mental health, physical health, and social relationships
Suicide rates in older adults are much higher than those in younger age groups. Given the rapid increase in the proportion of older adults in Korea and the high suicide rate of this age group, it is worth inve...
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Open AccessLong-term comparison of renal and metabolic outcomes after sodium–glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist therapy in type 2 diabetes
Renal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes following treatment with sodium–glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs) have not been directly compa...
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Open AccessOptimized trans-cranial direct current stimulation for prolonged consciousness disorder in a patient with titanium mesh cranioplasty
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been used for the restoration of awareness in patients with a minimal consciousness state (MCS). Most brains of patients in MCS may structurally and electroph...
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Open AccessComparing blood pressure measurements between sitting in chairs and sitting on the floor
The current standard approach to measuring home blood pressure (BP) involves taking measurements while sitting in a chair. In cultures where floor sitting is common, including Korea, assessing BP while sitting...
