Publications by authors named "Yum J"

Background The increasing workload of radiologists can lead to burnout and errors in radiology reports. Large language models, such as OpenAI's GPT-4, hold promise as error revision tools for radiology. Purpose To test the feasibility of GPT-4 use by determining its error detection, reasoning, and revision performance on head CT reports with varying error types and to validate its clinical utility by comparison with human readers.

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Background: Inflammation is the body's innate reaction to foreign pathogens and serves as a self-regulating mechanism. However, the immune system can mistakenly target the body's own tissues, triggering unnecessary inflammation. For millennia, medicinal plants have been employed for the treatment of diseases.

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Incorporating organic semiconductor building blocks as spacer cations into layered hybrid perovskites provides an opportunity to develop new materials with novel optoelectronic properties, including nanoheterojunctions that afford spatial separation of electron and hole transport. However, identifying organics with suitable structure and electronic energy levels to selectively absorb visible light has been a challenge in the field. In this work, we introduce a new lead-halide-based Ruddlesden-Popper perovskite structure based on a visible-light-absorbing naphthalene-iminoimide cation (NDI-DAE).

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  • * The patient experienced various symptoms such as seizures, vomiting, and blurred vision, and was diagnosed with conditions like hypophysitis and hypoparathyroidism, ultimately recovering after corticosteroid treatment.
  • * The case emphasizes the importance of long-term monitoring for patients with autoimmune diseases, as they can develop multiple conditions simultaneously, requiring ongoing treatment and care.
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Herpes zoster (HZ), also known as shingles, is caused by the reactivation of latent varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Decreased VZV-specific T-cell immune responses significantly contribute to the development of HZ. Shingrix is a recombinant zoster vaccine that is currently used to prevent HZ.

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  • Migraine is a major global health issue, and triptans, introduced in the 1990s, have improved treatment options, but usage data from Asian countries, especially Korea, is limited.
  • This study analyzed triptan usage trends in Korea from 2002 to 2019 using national health insurance data, focusing on prescription quantities, costs, and variations among medical specialists.
  • Results showed a significant increase in triptan prescriptions and use, with a notable 24-fold rise in tablets prescribed; however, only about 10% of migraine patients received triptans by 2019, with higher prescribing rates among neurologists compared to other specialists.
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Background & Aims: Noninvasive variceal risk stratification systems have not been validated in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which presents logistical barriers for patients in the setting of systemic HCC therapy. We aimed to develop and validate a noninvasive algorithm for the prediction of varices in patients with unresectable HCC.

Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study in 21 centers in the United States including adult patients with unresectable HCC and Child-Pugh A5-B7 cirrhosis diagnosed between 2007 and 2019.

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  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is derived from a person's own blood and is thought to aid in the healing of injuries by concentrating platelets, growth factors, and cytokines through a centrifugation process.
  • * The paper reviews existing clinical studies on PRP injections specifically targeting the lumbar spine to assess their effectiveness in treating lower back pain, a major cause of disability among patients.
  • * Although many studies support the use of PRP in various lumbar injection techniques, some research indicates it may not significantly alleviate back pain, highlighting the need for more rigorous, well-designed clinical trials to determine its true efficacy.
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Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are critical components to stimulate immune responses against various infections. Recently, TLR agonists have emerged as a promising way to activate anti-tumor immunity. L-pampo, a TLR1/2 and TLR3 agonist, induces humoral and cellular immune responses and also causes cancer cell death.

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Various cationic polymers are used to deliver polyplex-mediated antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs). However, few studies have investigated the structural determinants of polyplex functionalities in polymers. This study focused on the polymer hydrophobicity.

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  • RNA therapeutics show promise in targeting different biomolecules, but challenges like poor cancer selectivity and cell penetration have limited their effectiveness.
  • Researchers developed a new oncolytic RNA hairpin pair designed to specifically kill cancer cells that express high levels of microRNA-21 (miR-21).
  • This novel approach demonstrated that the hairpin RNA could act as a cytotoxic amplifier when activated by miR-21, marking a significant advance in RNA-based cancer treatment strategies.
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TLR agonists have emerged as an efficient cancer vaccine adjuvant system that induces robust immune responses. L-pampo™, a proprietary vaccine adjuvant of TLR2 and TLR3 agonists, promotes strong humoral and cellular immune responses against infectious diseases. In this study, we demonstrate that vaccines formulated with L-pampo™ affect the recruitment and activation of dendritic cells (DCs) in draining lymph nodes (dLNs) and leading to antigen-specific T-cell responses and anti-tumor efficacy.

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  • Cu-histidine-DNA hybrids were created and used as laccase-mimetic DNAzymes, demonstrating significant activity in specific oxidation reactions.
  • The hybrids effectively catalyzed the oxidation of 2,4-dichlorophenol with 4-aminoantipyrine, showcasing their functional potential.
  • This research contributes valuable information for designing customized active sites in biomimetic applications.
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Incorporating organic semiconducting spacer cations into layered lead halide perovskite structures provides a powerful approach to mitigate the typical strong dielectric and quantum confinement effects by inducing charge-transfer between the organic and inorganic layers. Herein we report the synthesis and characterization of thin films of novel DJ-phase organic-inorganic layered perovskite semiconductors using a naphthalene diimide (NDI) based divalent spacer cation, which is shown to accept photogenerated electrons from the inorganic layer. With alkyl chain lengths of 6 carbons, an NDI-based thin film exhibited electron mobility (based on space charge-limited current for quasi-layered 〈〉 = 5 material) was found to be as high as 0.

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The development of stable materials, processable on a large area, is a prerequisite for perovskite industrialization. Beyond the perovskite absorber itself, this should also guide the development of all other layers in the solar cell. In this regard, the use of NiO as a hole transport material (HTM) offers several advantages, as it can be deposited with high throughput on large areas and on flat or textured surfaces via sputtering, a well-established industrial method.

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Background: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in patients with cirrhosis. Lactulose non-adherence is one of the most frequently reported precipitants of hospital admission for HE.

Aims: We aimed to identify which factors contribute most to lactulose non-adherence and propose strategies to promote greater adherence and utilization of lactulose.

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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) CO reduction has received considerable attention given the inherent sustainability and simplicity of directly converting solar energy into carbon-based chemical fuels. However, complex photocathode architectures with protecting layers and cocatalysts are typically needed for selective and stable operation. We report herein that bare CuInGaS photocathodes can drive the PEC CO reduction with a benchmarking 1 Sun photocurrent density of over 2 mA/cm (at -2 V vs Fc/Fc) and a product selectivity of up to 87% for CO (CO/all products) production while also displaying long-term stability for syngas production (over 44 h).

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  • This study focused on patients with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B who had small liver lesions (subcentimeter) and aimed to assess the risk of developing primary liver cancer (PLC) over time.
  • Out of 746 patients observed, a majority had only one ultrasound, and only about 28% followed the recommended ultrasound schedule; after 26 months, 42 patients were diagnosed with PLC, indicating a low incidence rate of cancer.
  • Factors like high alpha-fetoprotein levels, low platelet counts, and more severe liver disease (Child-Pugh B) were linked to a higher risk of developing PLC, suggesting that while short follow-up ultrasounds are generally safe, certain patients may need additional
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Gas diffusion electrodes are essential components of common fuel and electrolysis cells but are typically made from graphitic carbon or metallic materials, which do not allow light transmittance and thus limit the development of gas-phase based photoelectrochemical devices. Herein, the simple and scalable preparation of F-doped SnO (FTO) coated SiO interconnected fiber felt substrates is reported. Using 2-5 µm diameter fibers at a loading of 4 mg cm , the resulting substrates have porosity of 90%, roughness factor of 15.

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  • ADHD symptoms can be assessed quantitatively by analyzing head movements in a virtual reality classroom, which simulates real-life environments.
  • The study involved 37 participants (20 with ADHD and 17 without) who were tested under different conditions to observe how social cues influenced their head movements.
  • Results indicated that head movements, particularly those not relevant to the task, were closely related to clinical ADHD assessments and varied based on the complexity of social cues presented during the tests.*
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  • Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play a significant role in enhancing antitumor immunity in cancer treatments, but their effectiveness is limited for advanced cancers; a new TLR2/3 agonist called L-pampo (LP) shows potential in improving treatment outcomes.
  • LP was created by combining TLR2 and TLR3 agonists and demonstrated strong immune activation in tumor-bearing mice, leading to tumor growth inhibition and enhanced immune responses by specific T cells.
  • The study found that LP not only improved the effects of common checkpoint inhibitors (PD-1 and CTLA-4) but also resulted in significant systemic antitumor effects, showcasing promise for advanced cancer therapies.
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Background: Mutations in PIEZO1 (Piezo type mechanosensitive ion channel component 1) cause human lymphatic malformations. We have previously uncovered an ORAI1 (ORAI calcium release-activated calcium modulator 1)-mediated mechanotransduction pathway that triggers lymphatic sprouting through Notch downregulation in response to fluid flow. However, the identity of its upstream mechanosensor remains unknown.

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Muscle-targeted drug delivery is a major challenge in nanomedicine. The extravasation of nanomedicines (or nanoparticles) from the bloodstream into muscle tissues is hindered by the continuous endothelium, the so-called blood-muscle barrier. This study aimed to evaluate the optimal size of macromolecular drugs for extravasation (or passive targeting) into muscle tissues.

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Visitor-centered approaches have been widely discussed in the museum experience research field. One notable approach was suggested by Falk and Dierking, who defined museum visitor experience as having a physical, personal, and social context. Many studies have been conducted based on this approach, yet the interactions between personal and social contexts have not been fully researched.

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