Factors Associated With Medical Expenses Among Long-Term Care Insurance Recipients Aged 65 Years or Older in Korea.

This study examined the factors associated with medical expenses among LTCI (long-term care insurance) recipients in Korea. Secondary data analysis was performed using the 2019 Korea National Health Insurance (KNHI) reimbursement data of I metropolitan city. Data from 52 434 older adults who were LTCI recipients and living in I metropolitan city areas were included.

ATP-binding cassette G23 is required for Arabidopsis seed coat suberization.

Suberin is an extracellular hydrophobic polymer deposited in seed coats that acts as a barrier to regulate the movement of ions, water, and gases, and protects seeds against pathogens. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying suberin deposition in the seed coat remain unknown. In this study, the in planta role of ATP-binding cassette G23 (ABCG23) was investigated in the Arabidopsis seed coat.

A Machine Learning Risk Prediction Model for Gastric Cancer with SHapley Additive exPlanations.

Purpose: Gastric cancer (GC) prediction models hold potential for enhancing early detection by enabling the identification of high-risk individuals, facilitating personalized risk-based screening, and optimizing the allocation of healthcare resources.

Materials And Methods: In this study, we developed a machine learning-based GC prediction model utilizing data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service, encompassing 10,515,949 adults who had not been diagnosed with GC and underwent GC screening during 2013-2014, with a follow-up period of at least five years. The cohort was divided into training and test datasets at an 8:2 ratio, and class imbalance was mitigated through random oversampling.

Otologic Manifestations in Patients with Achondroplasia: A Multicenter Study.

Background: Achondroplasia, the most prevalent form of skeletal dysplasia involving short stature, necessitates a multidisciplinary approach that includes otology and auditory rehabilitation. Despite this, the clinical characteristics of hearing loss and otologic manifestations in achondroplasia patients remain poorly defined. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and treatment outcomes of otologic disease in individuals with achondroplasia.

Long Term Surgical Outcome of Canal-Tympanoplasty in Patients with Schuknecht Type B Congenital Aural Stenosis.

Background: Congenital aural atresia (CAA) is a complex condition that can present in various forms, including Schuknecht type B stenosis, characterized by a congenitally narrow bony external auditory canal (EAC). This study aims to evaluate the long-term surgical outcomes of canal-tympanoplasty in patients with CAA Schuknecht type B.

Methods: The study included 21 ears diagnosed with CAA Schuknecht type B that underwent canal-tympanoplasty.