Publications by authors named "Eun Young Cho"

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  • A resurgence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) infections, mainly causing pneumonia in kids, was noted after the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a study on its clinical features and treatment in late 2023.
  • Out of 474 patients screened, 374 met criteria for MP pneumonia, with most presenting fever and a common radiological sign being lobar consolidation, while macrolide resistance was high at 87%.
  • The study underscores the challenge of treating MP pneumonia due to high macrolide resistance rates, as these antibiotics, along with corticosteroids, are still frequently used despite their ineffectiveness in improving radiological outcomes.
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  • A study focused on identifying genetic variants linked to schizophrenia specifically in the Korean population, as previous large-scale studies mainly involved individuals of European ancestry.
  • Researchers recruited 1,670 schizophrenia patients and 2,271 healthy controls, testing over 6.6 million SNPs, and discovered a significant new variant (rs2423464) associated with the condition.
  • The polygenic risk scores (PRS) derived from a combination of East Asian and European GWASs were more effective in explaining the genetic variance in schizophrenia among Koreans than those from single-ancestry studies.
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Purpose: This study assessed the use of liver stiffness (LS) and dispersion slope (DS) in classifying patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) by the necessity of antiviral treatment.

Methods: A retrospective review examined 249 patients with CHB (male:female, 107:142; mean age, 53±14 years) between April 2018 and March 2022. Patients for whom treatment was indicated, termed group 1, exhibited either serum alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase levels not exceeding five times the upper limit of normal and LS >13 kPa, or hepatitis B virus DNA >2,000 IU/mL and ALT >40 IU/L.

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  • The study investigates the relationship between phenotypically diverse subtypes of bipolar disorder (BD) and genetic factors, suggesting that different subtypes may share a genetic basis with other psychiatric disorders.* -
  • Researchers analyzed six specific "lifetime phenotype dimensions" of BD and their associations with polygenic risk scores (PRS) derived from various populations, revealing distinct patterns for each dimension.* -
  • The findings support the idea of genetic diversity in BD and indicate shared genetic risks with other mental illnesses, highlighting the need for more detailed research across different populations to understand these relationships better.*
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Background: Several genetic studies have been undertaken to elucidate the intricate interplay between genetics and drug responses in bipolar disorder (BD). However, there has been notably limited research on biomarkers specifically linked to valproate, with only a few studies investigating integrated proteomic and genomic factors in response to valproate treatment. Therefore, this study aimed to identify biological markers for the therapeutic response to valproate treatment in BD.

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This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of dynamic stretching combined with manual therapy on pain, range of motion, function, and quality of life in patients with adhesive capsulitis. The participants were randomly divided into two groups: the dynamic stretching combined with manual therapy (DSMT) group ( = 17) and the static stretching combined with manual therapy (SSMT) group ( = 17). Both groups received manual therapy for 10 min and two sessions per week for 4 weeks.

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Atherosclerosis is associated with various cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Measurement of arterial stiffness using pulse wave velocity (PWV) enables assessment of atherosclerosis progression in individuals. The authors screened patients with asymptomatic atherosclerosis, based on the PWV findings, to evaluate appropriate early interventions and assess the efficacy of γ-linolenic acid, Vitis vinifera extract, and acetyl-L-carnitine triple combination therapy in atherosclerosis prevention.

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This study aims to investigate the factors affecting shift nurses' retention to solve the nurse shortage problem. The independent variables were general characteristics, stress response, work-life balance, and grit. The subjects for the study were 214 nurses working in three shifts at three general hospitals in Korea.

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  • - This study examined the relationship between genotype and phenotype in X-linked Alport syndrome (XLAS) among 216 Korean patients, finding that males experience earlier onset and more severe kidney failure than females.
  • - About 60% of male patients developed kidney failure by the age of 25, with significant differences in kidney survival based on their genetic group, while only 20% of female patients experienced kidney failure by age 50.
  • - The results suggest a clear genotype-phenotype correlation in both male and female patients, highlighting the need for better understanding of XLAS in women, who tend to have a later onset of symptoms.
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  • - The study analyzed pediatric invasive bacterial infections (IBIs) in children over 25 years (1996-2020) in Korea, highlighting changes in the types of bacteria causing these infections.
  • - A total of 2,195 IBI cases were recorded, with specific bacteria being more common in different age groups: (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae in younger children and Staphylococcus aureus in older ones).
  • - Findings indicate a decrease in certain bacteria (like Haemophilus influenzae) and an increase in others (such as Streptococcus pyogenes) before the COVID-19 pandemic, providing important baseline data for understanding IBI trends post-pandemic.
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A measles outbreak with 20 confirmed cases occurred at a local children's hospital in Daejeon from March 28 to April 21, 2019. The index patient was a 7-month-old girl with a recent history of travel to Vietnam. Contact tracing, active surveillance, and post-exposure prophylaxis were conducted by health authorities.

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This study aimed to determine the mediating effect of sports confidence on competitive state anxiety and perceived performance basketball game. This study was conducted on 219 Korean basketball players, including 101 men and 118 women who were either high school students (42), university students (96), or professional basketball players (81). The Sources of Sport Confidence Questionnaire (SSCQ), Revised Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2R), and the perceived performance questionnaire was used to measure sports confidence, competitive state anxiety, and perceived performance, respectively.

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The birth prevalence of symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) disease among live birth in Korea from a multicenter study was 0.06% during 2001-2015 with increasing frequency. The administrative prevalence of cCMV infection by big-data analysis from the national health insurance system was 0.

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Background: The development of back pain following epidural analgesia is one reason for patient refusal of neuraxial analgesia. The primary endpoint of this study was to compare the incidence and severity of back pain following midline and paramedian epidural technique. The secondary endpoint was to identify the risk factors associated with the occurrence of back pain.

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  • The study aimed to analyze the distribution and antibiotic susceptibility of group A streptococcus (GAS) emm genotypes in Korean children, focusing on data from 2012 to 2019.
  • Among 169 GAS isolates, the most common genotypes were emm1, emm12, and emm4, with a shift to emm3 during the 2017-2018 scarlet fever outbreak.
  • The research found that GAS isolates had low erythromycin resistance, with only 1.2% showing resistance along with specific resistance genes.
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Background: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF, Viread) had been used as a standard treatment option of chronic hepatitis B (CHB). This clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of DA-2802 (tenofovir disoproxil orotate) compared to TDF.

Methods: The present study was a double blind randomized controlled trial.

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Background: The immunologic features of children with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are not clearly delineated. This study was conducted to evaluate SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody responses in children with COVID-19.

Methods: The levels of anti-spike (S) IgG, anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG, and neutralizing antibody (NAb) were measured during various time points in children <19 years of age with COVID-19 in South Korea from February 2020 to September 2020.

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In this study, we developed and validated a scale that measures the sense of community among Korean military personnel. We conducted the research in three stages. In the first preliminary stage, we administered an open-ended questionnaire to 47 military officers in order to develop the initial questions.

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Hippo signaling is known to maintain balance between cell proliferation and apoptosis via tight regulation of factors, such as metabolic cues, cell-cell contact, and mechanical cues. Cells directly recognize glucose, lipids, and other metabolic cues and integrate multiple signaling pathways, including Hippo signaling, to adjust their proliferation and apoptosis depending on nutrient conditions. Therefore, the dysregulation of the Hippo signaling pathway can promote tumor initiation and progression.

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  • Invasive bacterial infections (IBIs) in children were studied in Korea to assess the impact of nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • From January 2018 to December 2020, surveillance was conducted across 22 hospitals, revealing a 57% decrease in invasive pneumococcal disease and a 59% drop in Salmonella infections in 2020 compared to previous years.
  • While NPIs significantly reduced some bacterial infections, they did not affect the rates of S. aureus, S. agalactiae, and E. coli infections in children.
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Objective: There is an urgent public need to readdress the school closure strategies. We aimed to describe the epidemiology of COVID-19 in schools and school-aged children to understand their roles in transmitting SARS-CoV-2 in Korea.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

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The treatment of portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in patients with liver cirrhosis (LC) has been controversial, and it is generally case- and institution-dependent. The occurrence of acute or extensive PVT is critical and requires urgent treatment because it is usually accompanied by symptoms, particularly when total occlusion occurs, causing acute decompensation of liver disease. Even in severe cases, drug selection and treatment duration are determined based on each institution's experience.

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