Publications by authors named "Kim E"

We report the complete genome sequence of , a spore-forming bacterium originally classified within the genus. exhibits antibiotic, plant growth-promoting, and xenobiotic-degrading activities and resistance to environmental contamination. The genome sequence of will provide insights into its capabilities and potential as a biocontrol agent.

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Molecular-profiling-based cancer diagnosis has significant implications for predicting disease prognosis and selecting targeted therapeutic interventions. The analysis of cancer-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) provides a noninvasive and sequential method to assess the molecular landscape of cancer. Here, we developed an all-in-one fusogenic nanoreactor (FNR) encapsulating DNA-fueled molecular machines (DMMs) for the rapid and direct detection of EV-associated microRNAs (EV miRNAs) in a single step.

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  • The study aimed to explore how diversity sensitivity orientation and a positive nursing organizational culture mediate the relationship between diversity management and organizational commitment among nurses.
  • Data was collected from 245 nurses in six hospitals through online questionnaires, and analyzed using SPSS software during a three-week period in early 2023.
  • Results showed both direct and indirect positive effects of diversity management on organizational commitment, with the dual mediation indicating a need for improved training and support in diversity practices within nursing organizations.
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  • A 13-year-old patient had a unique tumor on their lower lip, initially thought to be a mucocele due to a long-standing lip mass.
  • The surgical removal and subsequent histopathological analysis identified a tumor with both granular cell and perineurial characteristics, which were confirmed by specific protein staining.
  • This case marks the first report of a perineurial-granular cell hybrid tumor in a patient under 18 and in an unusual location within the head and neck, highlighting the need to recognize various clinical forms in rare pediatric tumors.
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Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, in South Korea, several inpatient wards were converted to temporary negative pressure isolation (TNPI) wards by using portable high-efficiency particulate air filter units (PHUs). This study proposes improvements to the TNPI ward to prepare for airborne infections.

Methods: Existing air-conditioning systems were investigated during the pandemic in 4 hospitals through a document review and field investigation with staff interviews.

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The association between pre-existing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the development of cardiovascular adverse events (CVAE) during Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) therapy is not well established. We compared the rate of CVAE, such as new onset or worsening atrial fibrillation (AF), supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, hypertension, myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death, between individuals with and without pre-existing CVD, during BTKi treatment. Secondary objectives were to compare the outcomes of patients treated with first generation BTKi versus second generation BTKi and characterize management decisions.

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  • SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are essential for fighting COVID-19; however, decreasing antibody levels after vaccination create challenges for long-term immunity and herd protection.
  • A study involving 44 adults who received different COVID-19 vaccines revealed that specific gut bacteria, like Faecalibacterium prausnitzii and Escherichia coli, influence how long vaccine-induced antibodies last and how quickly they decline.
  • These results suggest that the gut microbiome might play a crucial role in sustaining vaccine effectiveness, indicating that strategies targeting gut bacteria could help improve vaccine responses.
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Objective: Patients with serum albumin levels < 3.5 g/dL are considered malnourished, but there is a paucity of data regarding the outcomes of patients with albumin levels > 3.5 g/dL.

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High dielectric constant () materials have been investigated to improve the performance of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) capacitors. However, the conventional binary oxides have reached their fundamental limit of < 100. In this study, we investigated alternative ternary oxides, SrTiO (STO) and (Ba,Sr)TiO (BSTO), which were epitaxially grown on SrRuO (SRO) using atomic layer deposition (ALD).

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Camera image-based deep learning (DL) techniques have achieved promising results in dental caries screening. To apply the intraoral camera image-based DL technique for dental caries detection and assess its diagnostic performance, we employed the ensemble technique in the image classification task. 2,682 intraoral camera images were used as the dataset for image classification according to dental caries presence and caries-lesion localization using DL models such as ResNet-50, Inception-v3, Inception-ResNet-v2, and Faster R-convolutional neural network according to diagnostic study design.

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The prevalence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) viruses has increased in wild birds and poultry worldwide, and concomitant outbreaks in mammals have occurred. During 2023, outbreaks of HPAI H5N1 virus infections were reported in cats in South Korea. The H5N1 clade 2.

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the US and globally. The mortality from lung cancer has been declining, due to a reduction in incidence and advances in treatment. Although recent success in developing targeted and immunotherapies for lung cancer has benefitted patients, it has also expanded the complexity of potential treatment options for health care providers.

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  • The study examines cases of bovine abortions in South Korea caused by an opportunistic bacterium, focusing on its pathological findings, antimicrobial resistance, and genetic traits.
  • Three bovine abortion cases revealed severe lung issues and other infections, with bacterium detected in all affected fetuses; two were attributed solely to the bacterium, while one was associated with a viral coinfection.
  • This marks the first report of such abortions linked to this bacterium in South Korea, highlighting the need for ongoing research to understand its characteristics and resistance patterns.
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  • - The study compared the accuracy of impressions taken of hypermobile teeth in partially edentulous dental arches using digital and conventional methods, assessing a mandibular model with three target teeth.
  • - Results showed that digital impressions significantly outperformed hydrocolloid impressions for two of the three teeth tested, while the accuracy of digital and silicone impressions was similar.
  • - The research concluded that using an intraoral scanner (digital method) is preferable for minimizing hypermobile tooth deviations compared to hydrocolloid impressions, with the accuracy varying based on the specific tooth's location.
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  • - The study compares the old and new lung counters at Japan's National Institutes for Quantum Sciences and Technology, noting the new counter has a ~15% smaller sensitive area in its detector crystals.
  • - Minimum detectable activities (MDAs) for the radioactive isotopes 241Am and 239Pu were measured using a torso phantom, revealing similar detection capabilities for both counters despite the differences in design.
  • - For a chest wall thickness of 2.1 cm and a counting time of 30 minutes, the MDAs were slightly lower for the new counter compared to the old one, and it provided improved measurement geometry for left-side versus right-side detection.
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Purpose: To represent 24-2 visual field (VF) losses of individual patients using a hybrid approach of archetypal analysis (AA) and fuzzy c-means (FCM) clustering.

Methods: In this multicenter retrospective study, we classified characteristic patterns of 24-2 VF using AA and decomposed them with FCM clustering. We predicted the change in mean deviation (MD) through supervised machine learning from decomposition coefficient change.

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Childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) is increasingly common and consequential for pregnant patients. Throughout the labor experience and beyond, anesthesiologists are central to creating a psychological safe space for patients and play an essential role in preventing, recognizing, and treating CB-PTSD. This narrative review summarizes the current literature surrounding risk factors for CB-PTSD that are relevant to anesthesiologists; patients' symptoms or signs anesthesiologists should look out for; and ways anesthesiologists may be involved in preventing and treating this condition.

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Biosimilars drugs are almost identical copies of original biologic products. Early biosimilars had slower adoption and savings than expected; however, biosimilars launched in recent years have had more success. With several biosimilar launches planned in the next few years, it is important to understand how the state of the market might foretell significant market savings in the future.

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This study investigated whether the electric field magnitude (E-field) delivered to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (L-DLPFC) changes resting-state brain activity and the L-DLPFC resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC), given the variability in tDCS response and lack of understanding of how rsFC changes. Twenty-one healthy participants received either 2 mA anodal or sham tDCS targeting the L-DLPFC for 10 min. Brain imaging was conducted before and after stimulation.

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Background: Glycopeptides for ampicillin-susceptible Enterococcus faecalis/faecium bacteremia are readily prescribed depending on the severity of the condition. However, there is limited data on the outcomes of glycopeptide use compared to ampicillin-containing regimens for ampicillin-susceptible E. faecalis/faecium bacteremia.

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  • The study focuses on enhancing the productivity of Scenedesmus deserticola for commercial production of loliolide through long-term acclimation using glucose as an organic carbon source.
  • After a year of acclimation, a specific strain (S. deserticola HS4) showed at least a 2-fold increase in loliolide production and underwent further testing in larger cultivation setups.
  • The findings indicate that long-term acclimation can significantly improve the productivity and adaptability of microalgae, making them more viable for industrial applications.
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In this paper, a comprehensive exploration is undertaken to elucidate the utilization of Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) within the biomedical domain. The investigation delves into the experimentally validated advantages of SNNs in comparison to alternative models like LSTM, while also critically examining the inherent limitations of SNN classifiers or algorithms. SNNs exhibit distinctive advantages that render them particularly apt for targeted applications within the biomedical field.

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Exposure to storage mite (SM) and house dust mite (HDM) allergens is a risk factor for sensitization and asthma development; however, the related immune responses and their pathology have not been fully investigated. The HDMs Dermatophagoides farinae and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and SM Tyrophagus putrescentiae are potent allergens that induce asthma. Most SM-related studies have focused on the allergic reactions of individuals by measuring their immunoglobulin (Ig)E expression.

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