Publications by authors named "J M No"

Background: In an interim analysis of this phase 2 trial, adding the GX-188E vaccine to pembrolizumab resulted in manageable toxicity with antitumor activities in patients with recurrent or advanced cervical cancer. Here, we report the final safety and efficacy results after a long-term follow-up at the study's completion.

Methods: This open-label, single-arm, phase II trial was conducted in nine hospitals in South Korea (ClinicalTrials.

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Background: Ultrasonography allows real-time imaging of facial soft tissue during hyaluronic acid (HA) filler injections. However, there is currently limited guidance relating to ultrasound-guided HA filler placement in the upper face.

Aims: To develop guidance for the effective use of ultrasonography to improve the safety of HA filler injection procedures.

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Article Synopsis
  • Orthohantavirus hantanense is a significant public health threat in Eurasia, causing hemorrhagic fever; while the primary causing agent in the Republic of Korea (ROK) is the Hantaan virus, the Amur virus (AMRV) may also be transmitted to humans from rodents in China and Russia.
  • A study of rodents in Gangwon Province from 2015 to 2018 found that 16.1% tested positive for the Soochong virus (SOOV), with complete genomic sequencing revealing five novel whole-genome sequences, highlighting particular regions in Hongcheon-gun and Pyeongchang-gun.
  • Phylogenetic analysis showed distinct evolutionary patterns between
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Blood analysis plays a pivotal role in assessing the health of laboratory animals, including pigs. This study investigated the hematological profiles of transgenic pigs of the MGH breed for xenotransplantation, focusing on the effect of housing conditions on blood parameters. A cohort of pigs was longitudinally monitored from 6 to 18 months of age in both conventional and specific pathogen-free (SPF) environments.

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Infectious diseases caused by fungal sources are of great interest owing to their increasing prevalence. Invasive fungal infections, including invasive pulmonary aspergillosis caused by , and pneumonia caused by , are significant causes of morbidity and mortality among immunocompromised patients. The accurate and timely detection of these pathogens in this high-risk population is crucial for effective patient management.

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