Effects of Death Anxiety and Perceived End-of-Life Care Competencies on Fear of Terminal Care among Clinical Nurses.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of death anxiety and perceived end-of-life care competencies on the fear of terminal care among clinical nurses.

Methods: This correlational study was conducted from June to July 2021. The study included 149 clinical nurses employed at a tertiary hospital and seven other hospitals.

Interleukin-6-producing paraganglioma as a rare cause of systemic inflammatory response syndrome: a case report.

Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs) may secrete hormones or bioactive neuropeptides such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), which can mask the clinical manifestations of catecholamine hypersecretion. We report the case of a patient with delayed diagnosis of paraganglioma due to the development of IL-6-mediated systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). A 58-year-old woman presented with dyspnea and flank pain accompanied by SIRS and acute cardiac, kidney, and liver injuries.

Healthcare Workforce Response to The Coronavirus Disease Outbreak in Daegu, Korea: A Multi-Center, Cross-Sectional Survey.

Background: Securing an available healthcare workforce is critical to respond to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); however, research investigating Korea's COVID-19 staffing response is rare. To present the fundamental data of healthcare staff in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases, we investigated the healthcare workforce response in Daegu, South Korea, which experienced the first largest outbreak of COVID-19 outside of China.

Materials And Methods: In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, this retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed data on the scale and characteristics of healthcare workers (HCWs).

Long-term clinical impact of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol target attainment according to lesion complexity after percutaneous coronary intervention.

Objective: Long-term clinical outcomes of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) target attainment according to coronary lesion complexity are limited. We investigated the clinical outcomes of LDL-C target attainment after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) according to coronary lesion complexity.

Methods: A total of 1285 patients who underwent PCI was categorized by LDL-C target attainment at 1 year and lesion complexity: LDL-C levels less than or equal to 70 mg/dl ( n = 179) and greater than 70 mg/dl ( n = 308) in complex PCI; LDL-C levels less than or equal to 70 mg/dl ( n = 315) and greater than 70 mg/dl ( n = 483) in noncomplex PCI.

Venous thromboembolism rates and risk factors following endoscopic skull base surgery.

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potentially fatal perioperative complication. The objective of this study was to assess the rate and risk factors for VTE in endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS).

Methods: This was a retrospective review of adults undergoing ESBS at a tertiary academic center.

Electrocardiographic Manifestations in Patients with COVID-19: Daegu in South Korea.

Background And Objectives: As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spreads worldwide, cardiac injury in patients infected with COVID-19 becomes a significant concern. Thus, this study investigates the impact of several electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters and disease severity in COVID-19 patients.

Methods: Seven medical centers in Daegu admitted 822 patients with COVID-19 between February and April 2020.

Comprehensive Laboratory Data Analysis to Predict the Clinical Severity of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in 1,952 Patients in Daegu, Korea.

Background: Laboratory parameter abnormalities are commonly observed in COVID-19 patients; however, their clinical significance remains controversial. We assessed the prevalence, characteristics, and clinical impact of laboratory parameters in COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Daegu, Korea.

Methods: We investigated the clinical and laboratory parameters of 1,952 COVID-19 patients on admission in nine hospitals in Daegu, Korea.

Evaluation of bone grafting for treatment of low-grade chondrosarcoma of long bones.

Objective: To retrospectively analyze the biological compatibility and oncologic outcomes of autogenous, allogeneic, or combined bone grafting.

Methods: From April 2000 to December 2016, 37 patients with histologically confirmed low-grade intramedullary chondrosarcoma of the long bones at Kyungpook National University Hospital were enrolled in this retrospective study. All 37 patients underwent intralesional curettage (with or without cryotherapy) followed by bone grafting.

The Association between Mortality and the Oxygen Saturation and Fraction of Inhaled Oxygen in Patients Requiring Oxygen Therapy due to COVID-19-Associated Pneumonia.

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) can manifest in a range of symptoms, including both asymptomatic systems which appear nearly non-existent to the patient, all the way to the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Specifically, COVID-19-associated pneumonia develops into ARDS due to the rapid progression of hypoxia, and although arterial blood gas analysis can assist in halting this deterioration, the current environment provided by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to an overall lack of medical resources or equipment, has made it difficult to administer such tests in a widespread manner. As a result, this study was conducted in order to determine whether the levels of oxygen saturation (SpO2) and the fraction of inhaled oxygen (FiO2) (SF ratio) can also serve as predictors of ARDS and the patient's risk of mortality.

Clinical Significance of Timing of Intubation in Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study.

The effect of intubation timing on the prognosis of critically ill patients with coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is not yet well understood. We investigated whether early intubation is associated with the survival of COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This multicenter, retrospective, observational study was done on 47 adult COVID-19 patients with ARDS who were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in Daegu, Korea between February 17 and April 23, 2020.

A case of pulmonary anthracofibrosis presented as multiple lung nodules.

A 73-year-old female living in the rural area presented with chronic cough. She had multiple rounded nodules less than 1cm in size in both lungs, and bilateral mediastinal lymphadenopathy in chest images, which could be confused with metastatic cancer. Bronchoscopy did not show bronchial anthracofibrosis, and positron emission tomography (PET) scan showed F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (F FDG) uptake.

The Effect of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery on Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Symptoms.

Objective: We assessed how eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) changed with endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) and identified factors associated with improvement.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Setting: Academic center.

Early Supera stent fracture in the femoropopliteal artery.

The Supera peripheral stent has been designed to resist stent fracture, which can develop from the torsion and compressive forces in the femoropopliteal artery. We report on a case of Supera peripheral stent fracture in the early period after the index procedure in a patient with femoropopliteal artery disease. An individualised approach, considering the lesion location, patient's age and exercise capacity is important for the treatment of femoropopliteal artery disease.

Late complication of the Nuss procedure: recurrent cardiac tamponade.

Pectus excavatum (PE) is known as one of the most common congenital deformities of the anterior chest wall. The Nuss procedure is an effective surgical therapy to correct PE. Here, we report a case of recurrent cardiac tamponade due to hemopericardium that occurred after 16 months following the Nuss procedure.

Cryosurgical ablation for treatment of rhinitis: A prospective multicenter study.

Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of cryoablation of the posterior nasal nerve (PNN) for treatment of chronic rhinitis.

Methods: This was a prospective single-arm trial of 98 adult patients at six U.S.

Pulmonary Artery Thrombosis Associated with Scrub Typhus.

Scrub typhus is an acute febrile disease caused by , and the clinical course varies from mild and self-limiting to fatal. We describe a rare case of a pulmonary artery thrombosis associated with scrub typhus. Vasculitis via endothelial dysfunction caused by scrub typhus could be considered as the main mechanism.

Effect of surgical approach for contralateral side hip arthroplasty in below knee amputees: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: The gluteus medius muscle plays a very important role in the stability of the gait, especially in patients with amputation of the lower limbs. Therefore, choosing the appropriate type of approach for hip arthroplasty is very important. Hence, this study aimed to compare the outcomes and complications between the anterolateral approach (ALA) and posterior approach (PA) for hip arthroplasty in patients with contralateral below knee amputation.

A Challenging Case of Intracardiac Leiomyomatosis Accompanied by Pseudo-Meigs Syndrome Originating from Uterine Leiomyoma.

Background: Pseudo-Meigs syndrome is an unusual condition involving pelvic tumors, excluding ovarian fibroma, and is associated with ascites and hydrothorax. Pseudo-Meigs syndrome originating from uterine leiomyoma is an even rarer condition. Intravenous leiomyomatosis originating from uterine tumors, which extend from the inferior vena cava to the right heart chambers, is also extremely rare.

Mid-to long-term results of total hip arthroplasty after contralateral lower extremity amputation.

Objective: There is limited literature concerning the outcomes and role of THA as a surgical option for amputee patients. The aim of this study is to determine the mid-to long-term survival and complication rates of cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with contralateral below knee amputations.

Methods: A retrospective review of 54 patients with below knee amputation were perfomed who underwent THA for osteoarthritis of the contralateral hip over a 5-year period between 1999 and 2014.

Recent updates in transcatheter aortic valve implantation.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has evolved from a challenging intervention to a standardized, simple, and streamlined procedure with over 350,000 procedures performed in over 70 countries. It is now a novel alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement in patients with intermediate surgical risk and its indications have been expanded to cohorts with bicuspid aortic valves, low surgical risk, and younger age and fewer comorbidities. Attention should be paid to further reducing remaining complications, such as paravalvular aortic regurgitation, conduction abnormalities, cardiac tamponade, and stroke.

Corrigendum: Hemorheologic Alterations in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Presented with an Acute Myocardial Infarction.

This corrects the article on p. 155 in vol. 42, PMID: 29676545.

Hemorheologic Alterations in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Presented with an Acute Myocardial Infarction.

Background: Hemorheologic indices are known to be related to vascular complications in variable clinical settings. However, little is known about the associations between hemorheologic parameters and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the changes of hemorheologic environment inside of blood using hemorheologic parameters, especially the elongation index (EI) and critical shear stress (CSS) in diabetics with versus without AMI.

Diagnostic role of cone beam computed tomography for the position of straight array.

Objective: To assess the usefulness of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for characterizing electrode insertion and evaluate the influence of electrode insertion status on post-cochlear implantation (CI) outcomes.

Design: Twenty-six ears with post-CI CBCT scans were included. The devices were MED-EL Flex28 (n = 21) and Nucleus slim straight (n = 5).