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  1. Article ; Online: Spontaneous intracranial hypotension presenting with bilateral subdural hematoma: Decision-making and treatment strategies.

    Kim, You-Sub / Joo, Sung-Pil / Ahn, Kang-Hee / Kim, Tae-Sun

    Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia

    2024  Volume 121, Page(s) 77–82

    Abstract: Background: The timing and decision to drain subdural hematoma (SDH) in spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) remains a dilemma. We reviewed our experience of bilateral SDH secondary to SIH, focusing on decision making and treatment strategies.: ... ...

    Abstract Background: The timing and decision to drain subdural hematoma (SDH) in spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) remains a dilemma. We reviewed our experience of bilateral SDH secondary to SIH, focusing on decision making and treatment strategies.
    Methods: We retrospectively reviewed bilateral SDH secondary to SIH between March 2010 and September 2021. Baseline characteristics of patients, diagnosis, radiologic findings, treatments, and clinical outcome were investigated.
    Results: Fifteen patients (7 men, 8 women) with bilateral SDH secondary to SIH were included in this study. Initially, patients were treated conservatively (4 patients, 26.7 %), with an epidural blood patch (EBP, 3 patients, 20.0 %), and SDH drainage followed by the Trendelenburg position (8 patients, 53.3 %). All 3 patients that were initially treated with EBP required SDH drainage. Of the 8 patients initially treated with SDH drainage via burr hole followed by Trendelenburg position, 7 patients showed sustained improvements without EBP; however, 1 patient needed EBP. Deterioration to coma occurred in 6 out of 15 patients (40.0 %). All 6 deteriorated patients immediately recovered after SDH drainage with Trendelenburg position; 5 achieved sustained improvement without EBP and 1 required EBP. During the follow-up period, 14 out of 15 patients (93.3 %) showed good recovery.
    Conclusions: Evacuation of SDH is not always necessary in SIH; however, we did not hesitate to perform hematoma drainage, in deteriorated patients or those with thick hematoma that is associated with significant sagging and cistern effacement. This can prevent irreversible neurologic complications. Moreover, the Trendelenburg position may help to achieve sustained improvement without additional treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Female ; Intracranial Hypotension/complications ; Intracranial Hypotension/diagnostic imaging ; Retrospective Studies ; Hematoma, Subdural/complications ; Hematoma, Subdural/diagnostic imaging ; Drainage/adverse effects ; Blood Patch, Epidural
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-16
    Publishing country Scotland
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1193674-5
    ISSN 1532-2653 ; 0967-5868
    ISSN (online) 1532-2653
    ISSN 0967-5868
    DOI 10.1016/j.jocn.2024.02.005
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  2. Article: Molecular Phylogeny and Historical Biogeography of

    Kim, Tae-Hee / Kim, Joo-Hwan

    Frontiers in plant science

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 850170

    Abstract: Understanding of intercontinental distribution in the Northern Hemisphere has attracted a lot of attention from botanists. However, although Orchidaceae is the largest group of angiosperms, biogeographical studies on the disjunctive pattern have not been ...

    Abstract Understanding of intercontinental distribution in the Northern Hemisphere has attracted a lot of attention from botanists. However, although Orchidaceae is the largest group of angiosperms, biogeographical studies on the disjunctive pattern have not been sufficient for this family.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-02
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2613694-6
    ISSN 1664-462X
    ISSN 1664-462X
    DOI 10.3389/fpls.2022.850170
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  3. Article ; Online: Comments on "Eccrine Porocarcinoma: A Multicenter Retrospective Study with Review of the Literatures Reported in Korea".

    Kim, Young Jae / Yang, Hee Joo / Won, Chong Hyun

    Annals of dermatology

    2023  Volume 35, Issue Suppl 1, Page(s) S1–S3

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-06
    Publishing country Korea (South)
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1012662-4
    ISSN 2005-3894 ; 1013-9087
    ISSN (online) 2005-3894
    ISSN 1013-9087
    DOI 10.5021/ad.20.178
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  4. Article: Impact of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease on the risk of gallbladder polyps in lean and non-obese individuals: A cohort study.

    Kim, Nam Hee / Kang, Ji Hun / Kim, Hong Joo

    Hepatobiliary & pancreatic diseases international : HBPD INT

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: The association between non-obese or lean nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and gallbladder polyps (GBPs) has not yet been evaluated. We aimed to determine whether NAFLD is an independent risk factor for the development of GBPs, even ... ...

    Abstract Background: The association between non-obese or lean nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and gallbladder polyps (GBPs) has not yet been evaluated. We aimed to determine whether NAFLD is an independent risk factor for the development of GBPs, even in non-obese and lean individuals.
    Methods: We analyzed a cohort of 331 208 asymptomatic adults who underwent abdominal ultrasonography (US). The risk of GBP development was evaluated according to the obesity and NAFLD status.
    Results: The overall prevalence of NAFLD and GBPs ≥ 5 mm was 28.5% and 2.9%, respectively. The prevalence of NAFLD among 160 276 lean, 77 676 overweight and 93 256 obese participants was 8.2%, 31.2%, and 61.1%, respectively. Individuals with NAFLD had a significantly higher incidence of GBPs with a size of ≥ 5 mm [adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 1.18; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.11-1.25]. A higher body mass index and its categories were also significantly associated with an increased risk of GBPs ≥ 5 mm. Moreover, risk of GBPs ≥ 5 mm was significantly increased even in NAFLD individuals who are not obese (lean: adjusted OR = 1.36, 95% CI: 1.19-1.54; overweight: adjusted OR = 1.14, 95% CI: 1.03-1.26, respectively).
    Conclusions: Non-obese/lean NAFLD is an independent risk factor for GBP development, suggesting that NAFLD may play an important role in the pathogenesis of GBPs regardless of the obesity status. Therefore, a more thorough evaluation for GBPs may be necessary when hepatic steatosis is detected on abdominal US, even in non-obese or lean individuals.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-30
    Publishing country Singapore
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2241386-8
    ISSN 1499-3872
    ISSN 1499-3872
    DOI 10.1016/j.hbpd.2024.01.006
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  5. Article ; Online: Association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and gallstone risk in nonobese and lean individuals.

    Kim, Nam Hee / Kang, Ji Hun / Kim, Hong Joo

    European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

    2024  

    Abstract: Purpose: The association between nonobese/lean nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and gallstone formation remains unclear. We aimed to assess whether NAFLD is an independent risk factor for gallstones, even in nonobese or lean individuals.: ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: The association between nonobese/lean nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and gallstone formation remains unclear. We aimed to assess whether NAFLD is an independent risk factor for gallstones, even in nonobese or lean individuals.
    Methods: We analyzed 265 353 asymptomatic adults who underwent abdominal ultrasonography. The risk of gallstone was assessed on the basis of obesity and NAFLD status.
    Results: The overall prevalence rates of NAFLD and gallstones were 27.1% and 2.6%, respectively. The prevalence rates of NAFLD among the 195 204 nonobese and 136 194 lean participants were 14.7% and 7.4%, respectively. Individuals with NAFLD had a significantly increased risk of gallstones (adjusted odds ratio [OR], 1.23; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.14-1.32). Moreover, NAFLD significantly increased the risk of gallstone (adjusted OR, 1.29; 95% CI, 1.17-1.41) among nonobese individuals. Lean individuals with NAFLD also exhibited a significantly increased risk of gallstones (adjusted OR, 1.20; 95% CI, 1.03-1.40). Furthermore, these findings remained consistent even in nonobese and lean individuals without insulin resistance.
    Conclusion: Nonobese/lean NAFLD is an independent risk factor for gallstone formation, suggesting its role in gallstone pathogenesis, regardless of obesity status. Therefore, when hepatic steatosis is detected on abdominal ultrasonography, a more thorough evaluation of the gallstones may be necessary, even in nonobese or lean individuals.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1034239-4
    ISSN 1473-5687 ; 0954-691X
    ISSN (online) 1473-5687
    ISSN 0954-691X
    DOI 10.1097/MEG.0000000000002779
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  6. Article: Associations between Peritonsillar Abscess and Deep Neck Infection in Chronic Periodontitis Patients: Two Nested Case-Control Studies Using a National Health Screening Cohort.

    Kim, So Young / Park, Il Hwan / Byun, Chun Sung / Choi, Hyo Geun / Kwon, Mi Jung / Kim, Ji Hee / Kim, Joo-Hee / Kim, Chang Wan

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2024  Volume 13, Issue 8

    Abstract: Background/Introduction: ...

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-09
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm13082166
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  7. Article ; Online: The Association Between Cotinine-Verified Smoking Status and Risk of Gallstones: A Cohort Study.

    Kim, Nam Hee / Kang, Ji Hun / Kim, Hong Joo

    Journal of gastrointestinal and liver diseases : JGLD

    2024  Volume 33, Issue 1, Page(s) 57–64

    Abstract: Background and aims: Previous epidemiological data on the association between cigarette smoking and risk of gallstone development remain controversial, and most relevant studies have relied on self-reported questionnaires. We aimed to elucidate this ... ...

    Abstract Background and aims: Previous epidemiological data on the association between cigarette smoking and risk of gallstone development remain controversial, and most relevant studies have relied on self-reported questionnaires. We aimed to elucidate this association using both an objective biomarker of tobacco exposure (urinary cotinine) and a self-reported questionnaire.
    Methods: We analyzed 221,721 asymptomatic adults who underwent abdominal ultrasonography and urinary cotinine measurement between January 2011 and December 2016. Cotinine-verified current smokers were defined as participants with urinary cotinine levels ≥50 ng/mL.
    Results: The mean age of the study population was 35.9 years, and the proportion of men was 55.8%. The proportions of self-reported and cotinine-verified current smokers were 21.3% and 21.2%, respectively. After adjusting for confounding factors, self-reported current smoking was associated with an increased risk of gallstone development [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 1.14; 95% confidence interval (95%CI), 1.04-1.25]. Moreover, among the current smokers, the risk of gallstone development increased with an increase in the amount of cigarette smoking (<20 and ≥20 pack-years vs. never smoked; aOR=1.11 and 1.25; 95%CI: 1.01-1.22 and 1.07-1.45, respectively). Cotinine-verified current smoking was also associated with an increased risk of gallstone development (aOR=1.16; 95%CI: 1.07-1.25). Among the self-reported never or former smokers, the cotinine-verified current smokers (aOR=1.20; 95%CI: 1.01-1.44) showed a significantly higher risk of gallstones than cotinine-verified never smokers.
    Conclusions: Cotinine-verified and self-reported current smoking were independent risk factors for gallstones, suggesting a distinct role of tobacco smoking in gallstone development.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Adult ; Humans ; Cotinine/urine ; Cohort Studies ; Gallstones/diagnostic imaging ; Gallstones/epidemiology ; Gallstones/etiology ; Risk Factors ; Smoking/adverse effects ; Smoking/epidemiology
    Chemical Substances Cotinine (K5161X06LL)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-30
    Publishing country Romania
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2427021-0
    ISSN 1842-1121 ; 1841-8724
    ISSN (online) 1842-1121
    ISSN 1841-8724
    DOI 10.15403/jgld-5274
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  8. Article ; Online: Effect of a 12-Week Multi-Exercise Community Program on Muscle Strength and Lipid Profile in Elderly Women.

    Lim, Hee-Sook / Kim, Tae-Hee / Kang, Hyun-Joo / Lee, Hae-Hyeog

    Nutrients

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 6

    Abstract: This study targeted elderly women over 60 years old (109 persons), divided them into an exercise group and a control group, and implemented a 12-week physical activity program for the exercise group. Body composition, muscle, blood tests, depression, ... ...

    Abstract This study targeted elderly women over 60 years old (109 persons), divided them into an exercise group and a control group, and implemented a 12-week physical activity program for the exercise group. Body composition, muscle, blood tests, depression, quality of life (QoL), nutritional status, and physical strength were compared and analyzed. The physical activity program was organized through a consultative body of experts, was performed for about 60 min each time in the type and order of exercise appropriate for elderly women, and consisted of a combination of exercise using a band, gymnastics, and stretching. Changes in the muscle index and muscle mass before and after the program were selected as the primary efficacy evaluations. In the exercise group, waist circumference significantly decreased, and the muscle index significantly increased compared to the control group. The number of subjects who showed sarcopenia with a muscle index of 5.4 or less in the exercise group significantly decreased from 22 (38.6%) before program implementation to 13 (22.8%). According to the results of secondary effectiveness evaluation, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and apolipoprotein (Apo) A were significantly increased in the exercise group compared to the control group, and Apo B, triglyceride, and c-reactive protein showed a significant decrease. Regular physical activity is very important for improving the health and QoL of elderly women, and as a result of applying a customized program, effects such as increased muscle index, improvement of sarcopenia, and improvement of blood lipid status were confirmed. Therefore, it is believed that the physical activity program developed through this study can be applied as a community program for elderly women.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Aged ; Middle Aged ; Sarcopenia/prevention & control ; Sarcopenia/metabolism ; Quality of Life ; Muscle Strength/physiology ; Exercise/physiology ; Nutritional Status ; Body Composition/physiology ; Muscle, Skeletal/metabolism
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu16060813
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  9. Article: Pruritus in autoimmune connective tissue diseases.

    Kim, Hee Joo

    Annals of translational medicine

    2021  Volume 9, Issue 5, Page(s) 441

    Abstract: Pruritus is one of the most common and bothersome symptoms of skin disorders, and its clinical characteristics and related pathomechanisms have been well described in certain dermatologic conditions, such as atopic dermatitis and urticaria. Although ... ...

    Abstract Pruritus is one of the most common and bothersome symptoms of skin disorders, and its clinical characteristics and related pathomechanisms have been well described in certain dermatologic conditions, such as atopic dermatitis and urticaria. Although pruritus is believed to be as common in cutaneous autoimmune connective tissue diseases (ACTDs) as in other inflammatory skin disorders, its true characteristics have not been elucidated either qualitatively or quantitatively. Pruritus is present in ACTDs with various prevalence rates, characteristics, and mechanisms depending on the disease types. Pruritus most frequently and severely affects the patients with dermatomyositis, in which itch is strongly correlated with disease activity and severity, thus increased itch could also indicate a disease flare. Patients with other ACTDs, including lupus erythematosus (LE), Sjögren syndrome (SS), morphea, and systemic sclerosis (SSc), also suffer from their fair share of pruritus. Unfortunately, the currently available treatments for ACTDs seem to have only limited and unsatisfactory effects to control pruritus. The extensive impact of pruritus on the patients' quality of life (QOL) and functioning warrants more targeted and individualized approaches against pruritus in ACTDs. This review will address the prevalence, suggested pathogenesis based on currently available evidences, and potential treatment options of pruritus in various ACTDs of the skin.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-24
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2893931-1
    ISSN 2305-5847 ; 2305-5839
    ISSN (online) 2305-5847
    ISSN 2305-5839
    DOI 10.21037/atm-20-4894
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  10. Article: tRNA engineering strategies for genetic code expansion.

    Kim, YouJin / Cho, Suho / Kim, Joo-Chan / Park, Hee-Sung

    Frontiers in genetics

    2024  Volume 15, Page(s) 1373250

    Abstract: The advancement of genetic code expansion (GCE) technology is attributed to the establishment of specific aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase/tRNA pairs. While earlier improvements mainly focused on aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, recent studies have highlighted the ... ...

    Abstract The advancement of genetic code expansion (GCE) technology is attributed to the establishment of specific aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase/tRNA pairs. While earlier improvements mainly focused on aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, recent studies have highlighted the importance of optimizing tRNA sequences to enhance both unnatural amino acid incorporation efficiency and orthogonality. Given the crucial role of tRNAs in the translation process and their substantial impact on overall GCE efficiency, ongoing efforts are dedicated to the development of tRNA engineering techniques. This review explores diverse tRNA engineering approaches and provides illustrative examples in the context of GCE, offering insights into the user-friendly implementation of GCE technology.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-07
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2606823-0
    ISSN 1664-8021
    ISSN 1664-8021
    DOI 10.3389/fgene.2024.1373250
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