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Health Care Sciences & Services
Jiangfeng Ye, Yan Chen, Hua Yang, Qian Chen, Yun Huang, Jian Zhao, Lei Tu, Ming Liu, Jun Zhang
Summary: A restrictive use of episiotomy was recommended by the obstetric society in China, but the actual rate of episiotomy exceeded the medical necessity. Mediolateral episiotomy without indications increased the risk of perineal laceration in nulliparae without neonatal benefits.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Dario Moreno-Agostino, Matthew Prina, Kia-Chong Chua, Amuthavalli Thiyagarajan Jotheeswaran, Ritu Sadana, Alana Officer, Kaloyan Kamenov, Alarcos Cieza
Summary: This study analyzed the empirical support of the functional ability concept in the healthy ageing framework among the Philippine older population, finding that functional ability plays a role in explaining the relationship between environmental factors and subjective well-being. Personal characteristics such as gender may moderate this relationship.
Article
Biology
Ji Hyun Kim, Jung Sub Lim
Summary: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increasing among Korean adolescents, and changes in dietary habits are related to this trend.
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Dermatology
Ui Hyeon Jo, Jin Yong Lee, Hanjae Lee, Do-yeop Kim, Sungchan Kang, Seong-Joon Koh, Hyunsun Park
Summary: The study identified a strong association between IBD and reactive skin eruptions, as well as a moderate association with inflammatory skin diseases. Patients with IBD also had a higher risk of autoimmune skin diseases compared to non-IBD subjects. Understanding these relationships can lead to better management of patients with IBD and comorbid skin diseases.
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jae-Hyun Lee, Kyungdo Han, Su Young Lee
Summary: This study examined the connection between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and oral health issues, and found a significant association between OSA and dental pain, suggesting that OSA may be a potential risk indicator for poor oral health.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Divya Bhandari, Akihiko Ozaki, Tomoya Suzuki, Yasuhiro Kotera, Sunil Shrestha, Sayaka Horiuchi, Takashi Miyachi, Takahiro Tabuchi
Summary: This study investigated the incidence of physical and verbal abuse among the general population in Japan, as well as the associated factors. The results showed higher rates of abuse among women and vulnerable groups, and the pandemic has exacerbated social inequalities that need to be addressed promptly.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Shiori Tomita, Takuya Aoki, Sachiko Ohde, Osamu Takahashi, Takeshi Kimura, Masato Matsushima
Summary: This study examined the relationship between health literacy and multimorbidity. The results showed a significant association between functional health literacy and multimorbidity, while communicative and critical health literacy was not related.
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Rheumatology
Catherine Cavalin, Alain Lescoat, Johanna Sigaux, Odile Macchi, Alice Ballerie, Mickael Catinon, Michel Vincent, Luca Semerano, Marie-Christophe Boissier, Paul-Andre Rosental
Summary: This study developed and validated a thorough exposure questionnaire to investigate crystalline silica (SiO2) exposure in the general population and patients with autoimmune diseases. The results showed that the exposure gap between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients and controls was mainly due to occupational exposure.
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Ophthalmology
Nicolas Leveziel, Simon Marillet, Tasanee Braithwaite, Tunde Peto, Pierre Ingrand, Shahina Pardhan, Alain M. Bron, Jost B. Jonas, Serge Resnikoff, Little Julie Anne, Adrian C. Davis, Catherine M. McMahon, Rupert R. A. Bourne
Summary: This study investigated self-reported dual sensory impairment (DSI) in European population and found higher prevalence of DSI in Eastern and southern countries. Social isolation and poor self-rated health status were associated with DSI, while higher income was associated with lower risk. Human Development Index explained almost 38% of the variance of age-adjusted prevalence of DSI.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karina Karolina De Santis, Tina Jahnel, Elida Sina, Julian Wienert, Hajo Zeeb
Summary: The study conducted a nationwide survey in Germany to investigate attitudes towards and usage of digital technologies in health-related purposes. The majority of internet users in Germany believe that digitization will play a significant role in future therapy and healthcare. However, there is a discrepancy between high confidence in evaluating digital information and low trust in internet-based information on health decisions and the COVID-19 pandemic.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Muhammad Shoaib Momen Majumder, Ferdous Hakim, Iftekhar Hussain Bandhan, Mohammad Abdur Razzaque, Ahmad Zahid-Al-Quadir, Shamim Ahmed, Minhaj Rahim Choudhury, Syed Atiqul Haq, M. M. Zaman
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with low back pain in Bangladesh. The study found that low back pain is common among Bangladeshi adults, with higher prevalence in women, older age groups, individuals with no formal education, and those with hypertension.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sabit Cakmak, Kimberly Mitchell, Anna Lukina, Robert Dales
Summary: Based on the analysis of Canadian Health Measures Survey data, it was found that there were significant positive associations between several heavy metals and dyslipidemia, which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Further research is needed to determine whether reducing environmental exposure to heavy metals can improve lipid profiles and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Andrology
Jong Soo Lee, Min Ho Lee, Jae Hyun Kim, Yeon Ji Jo, Jong Hun Shin, Hyun Jun Park
Summary: The study found that there is a correlation between intraocular pressure and serum testosterone levels at different levels of obesity, with testosterone levels showing a significant positive correlation with intraocular pressure in the normal obesity index or body mass index.
WORLD JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammad Bellal Hossain, Md Zakiul Alam, Md Syful Islam, Shafayat Sultan, Md Mahir Faysal, Sharmin Rima, Md Anwer Hossain, Abdullah Al Mamun
Summary: This study in Bangladesh found a high level of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, with Muslims and residents in city corporation areas more likely to hesitate. There were significant variations in hesitancy across different geographic regions, and hesitancy tended to decrease with increasing knowledge about the vaccine.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura Diaz Hernandez, Stephanie Giezendanner, Roland Fischer, Andreas Zeller
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the expectations about check-ups of the general Swiss population. The results showed that almost half of the population expected to have yearly check-up examinations, with sex-specific interventions being most anticipated. This behavior contradicts recommendations and has implications for the rational use of healthcare resources.
Article
Ophthalmology
Ahnul Ha, Yong Woo Kim, Jinho Lee, Eunoo Bak, Young Soo Han, Young Kook Kim, Ki Ho Park, Jin Wook Jeoung
Summary: This study found a significant association between the baseline margin regularity of beta-zone PPA and subsequent VF progression in eyes with POAG, suggesting that irregular beta-zone PPA margin may indicate vulnerability in the parapapillary area to further glaucomatous damage.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Jinho Lee, Eun Jung Ahn, Yong Woo Kim, Ahnul Ha, Young Kook Kim, Jin Wook Jeoung, Ki Ho Park
Summary: The study found that long-term intraocular pressure fluctuation was significantly associated with faster visual field progression in myopic normal-tension glaucoma eyes as compared to non-myopic cases.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Young In Yun, Yong Woo Kim, Hyung Bin Lim, Dong Hyun Lee, Ji Hong Kim, Baek-Lok Oh, Jin Wook Jeoung, Ki Ho Park
Summary: The study showed that PD and VD in young healthy eyes were significantly correlated with RNFL thickness, but not with estimated MOPP. PD and VD may be more dependent on peripapillary structure rather than perfusion pressure.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Eunoo Bak, Won June Lee, Jin-Soo Kim, Jinho Lee, Ahnul Ha, Yong Woo Kim, Michael J. A. Girard, Jean Martial Mari, Jin Wook Jeoung, Young Kook Kim, Ki Ho Park
Summary: In eyes with POAG, the presence of the laminar dot sign (LDS) is associated with thinner prelaminar tissue and faster disease progression. Eyes with LDS have a significantly higher risk of glaucoma progression compared to those without LDS.
Article
Ophthalmology
Eunoo Bak, Yong Woo Kim, Young Kook Kim, Jin Wook Jeoung, Ki Ho Park
Summary: The study found that progression of RNFL defect in POAG eyes is associated with an increase in angular extent of PPA. Disc haemorrhage, enlargement of PPA area, and angular extent were significantly associated with progression of RNFL defect.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Ahnul Ha, Young Kook Kim, Jin Wook Jeoung, Sanjeev Satyal, Jaesoon Kim, Soojin Kim, Ki Ho Park
Summary: Sovesudil showed significant IOP-lowering effects in NTG patients, with the 0.5% concentration meeting the criteria for superiority to the placebo. The most common adverse event was mild conjunctival hyperaemia.
ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Seoyoung Wy, Sooyeon Choe, Yun Jeong Lee, Eunoo Bak, Mirinae Jang, Seung Chan Lee, Ahnul Ha, Jin Wook Jeoung, Ki Ho Park, Young Kook Kim
Summary: This study aimed to develop and validate a decision tree model for predicting the mental health status of Korean caregivers of children with glaucoma. The results showed that evaluating the number of glaucoma surgeries and visual acuity in the better eye can help predict caregivers' mental illness.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Mirinae Jang, Young Kook Kim, Jin Wook Jeoung, Ki Ho Park
Summary: Seasonal variation in optic disc hemorrhage (DH) was investigated through a retrospective observational study, revealing a higher incidence in winter and a significant association with temperature and intraocular pressure (IOP).
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Ahnul Ha, Sung Uk Baek, Jin-Soo Kim, Jin Wook Jeoung, Ki Ho Park, Young Kook Kim
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between optic disc morphological changes during myopia progression and the development of retinal nerve fiber layer defect (RNFLD). The results showed that progressive optic disc tilt during myopia progression was associated with a higher risk of RNFLD development in children with large vertical cup-to-disc ratio (vCDR).
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Yun Jeong Lee, Seung Chan Lee, Seo Young Wy, Hoo Young Lee, Hyang Lim Lee, Woo Hyung Lee, Byung-Mo Oh, Jin Wook Jeoung
Summary: This study compared ocular manifestations, visual field patterns, and visual field test performance in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke patients. The results showed that strabismus and cataract were the most common ocular manifestations in TBI patients, whereas cataract and strabismus were the most common in stroke patients. Additionally, both groups had visual field defects and unreliable visual field test performance.
JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Sooyeon Choe, Ahnul Ha, Jin Wook Jeoung, Ki Ho Park, Young Kook Kim
Summary: This study aimed to develop a macular sector-wise decision tree model for predicting parafoveal scotoma in patients with early-stage glaucoma. By analyzing the results of relevant tests, the study found that macular ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer analysis can be a useful tool in determining the need for 10-2 tests.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Sooyeon Choe, Ahnul Ha, Seulggie Choi, Sung Uk Baek, Jin-Soo Kim, Jin Wook Jeoung, Ki Ho Park, Young Kook Kim
Summary: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of infantile cataract (IC) surgery and the risk of secondary glaucoma in the Korean population. A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the Korean National Health Claims database. The study found that the annual incidence of IC surgery ranged from 5.10 to 9.29 cases per 100,000 individuals, and the incidence rate of post-IC surgery glaucoma was 2.29 per 100 person-years. Factors such as intraocular lens implantation were found to reduce the risk of post-IC surgery glaucoma.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Sooyeon Choe, Mirinae Jang, Young Kook Kim, Ki Ho Park, Jin Wook Jeoung
Summary: The diagnostic abilities of Spectralis and Cirrus OCT for detecting RNFL defects in patients with PPG and EG were compared in this study. Both Spectralis and Cirrus OCT showed good diagnostic performance in detecting RNFL defects in PPG and EG patients.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Sooyeon Choe, Young Kook Kim, Ki Ho Park, Hyuk Jin Choi, Jin Wook Jeoung
Summary: This study investigated the natural history of optic disc with physiologic large cup (PLC), as well as the risk factors for glaucoma conversion. The study identified higher VCDR, violation of the inferior superior nasal temporal neuroretinal rim thickness rule, presence of retinal arterial sclerosis, and lower total bilirubin level as factors associated with glaucoma development.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Ahnul Ha, Sukkyu Sun, Young Kook Kim, Jin Wook Jeoung, Hee Chan Kim, Ki Ho Park
Summary: This study assessed the performance of deep-learning models in predicting conversion to normal-tension glaucoma, and found that the models showed good predictive ability.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
