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Neural correlates of thought-action fusion and their associations with rumination in patients with major depressive disorder.

J Psychiatr Res

December 2024

Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, South Korea; Department of Psychiatry, Kyungpook National University Hospital, South Korea. Electronic address:

Thought-action fusion (TAF) is the metacognitive belief that the power of thoughts can have real-life consequences, often inducing unpleasant inner experiences and recruiting coping strategies such as rumination. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the neural correlates of TAF and their associations with rumination in depression. A total of 37 patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and 37 healthy controls (HCs) underwent functional magnetic resonance imaging with a TAF induction task and psychological assessments.

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Purpose: Hemophilia A is a genetic disorder characterized by a lack of factor VIII (FVIII). Emicizumab, a recombinant humanized bispecific monoclonal antibody, mimics the function of FVIII. In this article, we present data on an initial real-world evaluation of emicizumab use in Korean children with severe hemophilia A without inhibitors.

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  • Cervical adenocarcinoma (AC) is a challenging subtype of cervical cancer that is more resistant to treatment and has a worse prognosis than squamous cervical carcinoma, and its connection to bacteria like group B Streptococcus (GBS) is not fully understood.
  • This study used genomic and transcriptomic data to explore the interaction between GBS and AC, discovering that GBS activates important pathways in cancer development, specifically the MAPK and mTORC1 signaling pathways.
  • The researchers tested two anticancer drugs, binimetinib and ridaforolimus, finding that their combination had a more effective cytotoxic response against AC cells compared to using either drug alone, suggesting a potential strategy for treating this
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Sequencing of messenger RNA (mRNA) found in extracellular vesicles (EVs) in liquid biopsies can provide clinical information such as somatic mutations, resistance profiles and tumor recurrence. Despite this, EV mRNA remains underused due to its low abundance in liquid biopsies, and large sample volumes or specialized techniques for analysis are required. Here we introduce Self-amplified and CRISPR-aided Operation to Profile EVs (SCOPE), a platform for EV mRNA detection.

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Purpose: This study aims to explore the relationship between soy food consumption and gastric cancer (GC) risk, accounting for infection status.

Materials And Methods: We analyzed data from patients with GC and healthy individuals prospectively enrolled by 6 hospitals between 2016 and 2018. Dietary intake was evaluated using questionnaires that categorized seven dietary habits and 19 food groups.

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Expression of claudin 18.2 in poorly cohesive carcinoma and its association with clinicopathologic parameters in East Asian patients.

Pathol Res Pract

November 2024

Department of Oncology/Hematology, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Cancer Research Institute, Daegu, Republic of Korea. Electronic address:

Background: Poorly cohesive carcinoma (PCC) is a distinct subtype of gastric cancer with limited therapeutic options. This study investigated claudin (CLDN) 18.2 expression status in PCCs using a 43-13 A clone.

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  • Stem cell therapy using bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMdMSCs) and calcium metaphosphate (CMP) scaffolds was evaluated for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), particularly in patients with large lesions, as this condition poses significant treatment challenges.
  • The study involved 7 patients with a median age of 27 who received the therapy and were followed for an average of 20 years, with evaluations using various radiographic classifications and clinical scores.
  • Results showed mixed effectiveness; while some patients maintained their ONFH classification, significant improvement in lesion size and clinical outcomes (measured by VAS and HHS) was not consistently observed.
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Purpose: Atherectomy has been reintroduced for debulking calcified atheroma to enhance the efficacy of drug-coated balloons (DCBs); however, its efficacy in severe calcification and related outcomes have not been fully evaluated. This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of atherectomy and DCB angioplasty for treating femoropopliteal occlusive disease (FPOD).

Materials And Methods: From 2014 to July 2022, 85 limbs in 76 patients with FPOD underwent atherectomy with DCB angioplasty.

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  • The study focused on identifying factors that predict late intrahepatic recurrence (IHR) of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) occurring over two years after curative treatment.
  • It involved analysis of 2,304 patients who received curative treatment and were monitored for more than two years, revealing that 35.4% experienced late IHR.
  • Key prognostic factors for late IHR included age, male sex, cirrhosis at diagnosis, type of treatment, and modified albumin-bilirubin (mALBI) grade measured at three and six months post-treatment.
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Ovarian cancer (OC) presents a global health challenge, with well-documented genetic aspects. However, to the best of our knowledge, the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 in OC remains unclear. The present meta-analysis assessed the prevalence of HPV in OC across 43 studies and included a comparative meta-analysis of 19 case-control studies to determine the association of HPV with OC risk.

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Association of Adding Salt to Foods and Potassium Intake with Incident Atrial Fibrillation in the UK Biobank Study.

Rev Cardiovasc Med

September 2024

Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 03722 Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Background: High sodium and low potassium consumption are related to hypertension and cardiovascular disease. We aimed to determine the relationship between the frequency of salt addition and potassium consumption with the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF).

Methods: Our study used the UK Biobank cohort, which included over 500,000 individuals enrolled from the United Kingdom between 2006 and 2010.

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  • Breast cancer (BC) exhibits complex genomic changes, but the impact of age and ethnicity on its molecular variations is still not well understood.
  • This study analyzed 843 BC patients in the K-MASTER program, focusing on differences between age groups and comparing findings with larger genomic databases to uncover ethnic disparities.
  • Key results included a higher frequency of specific mutations in older patients and significant differences in cancer subtypes across ethnic groups, leading to the development of a model to predict responses to platinum-based chemotherapy based on unique molecular signatures.
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  • This study examines OpenCap, a smartphone-based motion capture system, to analyze gait in patients with neurological disorders versus healthy controls.
  • Results show patients had slower gait speeds, shorter stride lengths, and greater step length asymmetry, indicating substantial differences in movement patterns.
  • OpenCap demonstrates effectiveness in identifying gait discrepancies and could improve accessibility to biomechanical assessments for better monitoring and treatment of neurological disorders.
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  • A study called the KROG 1701 trial was conducted to compare the disease-free survival rates of patients with pN1 breast cancer receiving whole-breast irradiation (WBI) alone versus WBI combined with regional node irradiation (RNI) after chemotherapy.
  • The trial involved 840 patients, assessing their quality of life through surveys at various stages of treatment, showing improvements in wellbeing across all participants over time.
  • While the group receiving WBI+RNI reported slightly more fatigue and nausea during treatment, no significant difference in overall patient experience was found between the two treatment approaches, suggesting both are similarly safe and tolerable.
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[Quality Indicators of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Korea].

Korean J Gastroenterol

September 2024

National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul, Korea.

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  • ERCP is a complex medical procedure that improves access but can lead to serious complications, emphasizing the need for quality management to ensure safety.
  • The Korean Society of Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy created a set of quality indicators specifically for ERCP in Korea, based on observations from foreign standards and expert reviews.
  • This tailored approach aims to enhance the overall quality and safety of ERCP procedures in the country, addressing local medical environments and needs.
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Objective: This study investigated to what extent a range of depressive symptoms was differentially present depending on age group in Korean population.

Methods: Data was pooled from five nationally representative surveys in which 29,418 respondents aged at least 18 years were interviewed face-to-face using the Korean version of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview. A total of 691 (2.

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Background/purpose: This retrospective immunohistological pilot study aimed to investigate the influence of natural killer group 2, member D (NKG2D) ligand expression on ameloblastoma recurrence after surgical resection. It also aimed to elucidate additional clinical factors that could serve as predictors of ameloblastoma recurrence.

Materials And Methods: This study included 96 patients who were histologically diagnosed with ameloblastoma after surgical resection.

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Perioperative Durvalumab with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Operable Bladder Cancer.

N Engl J Med

November 2024

From Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust Biomedical Research Centre, London (T.P.), the Division of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine and Population Health, University of Sheffield, and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield (J.W.F.C.), and AstraZeneca, Cambridge (J.A.) - all in the United Kingdom; the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (M.D.G.), the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (H.A.-A.), and AstraZeneca (A.G.) - all in New York; the Departments of Urology and Biochemistry, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (J.J.M.); the University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan (H.N.); Internal Medical 3, Vietnam National Cancer Hospital, Hanoi (T.Q.V.); the Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, and the Medical Oncology Unit, Careggi University Hospital - both in Florence, Italy (L.A.); Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland (P.W.); the Volga District Medical Center, Federal Medical-Biological Agency, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia (V.A.); Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, Sao Paulo (A.G.K.); the Department of Urology, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, South Korea (T-H.K.); Medical Oncology, Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology, Hospital Universitari Vall d´Hebron, Vall d´Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Barcelona (C.S.); the Department of Urology, China Medical University Hospital and School of Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan (C-H.C.); the Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr University Bochum, Herne, Germany (F.R.); Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey (M.Ö.); BC Cancer-Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, Canada (B.J.E.); Mater Hospital Brisbane, Mater Misericordiae, and the School of Clinical Medicine, Mater Clinical Unit, University of Queensland - both in Brisbane, Australia (N.O.); the Department of Oncology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Thomayer Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (T.B.); the Institute of Oncology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, and the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv - both in Israel (M.G.); the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Iowa City (Y.Z.); AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, MD (S.H.); and the Department of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam (M.S.H.).

Background: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical cystectomy is the standard treatment for cisplatin-eligible patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Adding perioperative immunotherapy may improve outcomes.

Methods: In this phase 3, open-label, randomized trial, we assigned, in a 1:1 ratio, cisplatin-eligible patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer to receive neoadjuvant durvalumab plus gemcitabine-cisplatin every 3 weeks for four cycles, followed by radical cystectomy and adjuvant durvalumab every 4 weeks for eight cycles (durvalumab group), or to receive neoadjuvant gemcitabine-cisplatin followed by radical cystectomy alone (comparison group).

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Effectiveness of Voice Therapy in Telepractice with Patients with Hyperfunctional Voice Disorder: A Pilot Study.

J Clin Med

September 2024

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea.

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  • * This pilot study focused on three patients with hyperfunctional voice disorders, using a detailed evaluation process and telepractice through a smartphone app for treatment.
  • * Results showed significant improvements in voice for all subjects, along with positive patient feedback, suggesting that telepractice could enhance treatment outcomes and satisfaction when in-person medical access is limited.
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Effect of biologic therapies on quality of life in severe asthma: Findings from the PRISM study.

World Allergy Organ J

September 2024

Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.

Background: Anti-type 2 (T2) biologic therapies (biologics) improve exacerbation rates, lung function, and asthma-related quality of life (QoL) in patients with severe T2 asthma. However, studies comparing different biologics are lacking. We evaluated the QoL in patients with severe asthma comprehensively and compare the efficacy of different T2-directed biologics using QoL questionnaires.

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Lung Cancer Staging Using Chest CT and FDG PET/CT Free-Text Reports: Comparison Among Three ChatGPT Large Language Models and Six Human Readers of Varying Experience.

AJR Am J Roentgenol

December 2024

Department of Radiology, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, 20, Geumo-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan 50612, Korea.

Although radiology reports are commonly used for lung cancer staging, this task can be challenging given radiologists' variable reporting styles as well as reports' potentially ambiguous and/or incomplete staging-related information. The purpose of this study was to compare the performance of ChatGPT large language models (LLMs) and human readers of varying experience in lung cancer staging using chest CT and FDG PET/CT free-text reports. This retrospective study included 700 patients (mean age, 73.

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Metastatic lateral pelvic lymph nodes (LPNs) in rectal cancer significantly impact the prognosis and treatment strategies. Western practices emphasize neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT), whereas Eastern approaches often rely on LPN dissection (LPND). This review examines the evolving role of LPND in the context of modern treatments, including total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT), and the impact of CRT on the management of clinically suspicious LPNs.

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Background: The demand for organ transplants, both globally and in South Korea, substantially exceeds the supply, a situation that might have been aggravated by the enactment of the Life-Sustaining Treatment Decision Act (LSTDA) in February 2018. This legislation may influence emergency medical procedures and the availability of organs from brain-dead donors. This study aimed to assess LSTDA's impact, introduced in February 2018, on organ donation status in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients in a metropolitan city and identified related factors.

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