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Peripheral Vascular Disease
Lachlan L. L. Dalli, Muideen T. T. Olaiya, Joosup Kim, Nadine E. E. Andrew, Dominique A. A. Cadilhac, David Ung, Richard I. I. Lindley, Frank M. M. Sanfilippo, Amanda G. G. Thrift, Mark R. R. Nelson, Seana L. L. Gall, Monique F. F. Kilkenny, PRECISE Investigators
Summary: High adherence to antihypertensive medications within 6 months poststroke is associated with reduced risks of both major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and falls requiring hospitalization. Patients should be encouraged to adhere to their antihypertensive medications to maximize poststroke outcomes.
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Peripheral Vascular Disease
Hokyou Lee, Yuichiro Yano, So Mi Jemma Cho, Ji Eun Heo, Dong-Wook Kim, Sungha Park, Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, Hyeon Chang Kim
Summary: Treatment and control rates for high blood pressure are unsatisfactory among young adults, with poor adherence to pharmacological treatment associated with higher risk for future cardiovascular events.
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Clinical Neurology
Lachlan L. Dalli, Joosup Kim, Dominique A. Cadilhac, Melanie Greenland, Frank M. Sanfilippo, Nadine E. Andrew, Amanda G. Thrift, Rohan Grimley, Richard Lindley, Vijaya Sundararajan, Douglas E. Crompton, Natasha A. Lannin, Craig S. Anderson, Leanne Whiley, Monique F. Kilkenny
Summary: Higher levels of medication adherence after a stroke or TIA are associated with improved survival outcomes for patients. Each 10% increase in adherence to antihypertensive agents, statins, and nonaspirin antithrombotic agents was linked to a reduction in all-cause mortality of 13%, 13%, and 15% respectively.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rayah Asiri, Adam Todd, Anna Robinson-Barella, Andy Husband
Summary: Medication adherence is crucial for diabetes management, and understanding its relationship with ethnicity is important for optimizing treatment for different chronic illnesses. This review examined whether there were differences in adherence to antidiabetic medications among people of different ethnicities. The results showed that despite adjustments for confounding variables, there were differences in medication adherence by ethnicity in 38 studies. Further research is needed to explore ethnicity-related factors that may explain these disparities.
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Clinical Neurology
Edith H. Svensson, Martin Soderholm
Summary: Higher baseline FGF23 levels were significantly associated with incident intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), particularly in lobar and non-lobar ICH. FGF23 was also significantly associated with fatal ICH, ICH with large volume, and ICH with poor functional outcome. Further studies are needed to determine if this association is causal.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Felix Hess, Christian Foerch, Fee Keil, Alexander Seiler, Sriramya Lapa
Summary: Dysphagia is a common symptom in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage, with about 63.6% of patients experiencing swallowing difficulties. Lesions in specific cortical and subcortical areas, such as the right insular cortex and central operculum, are associated with dysphagia development. Factors like intraventricular hemorrhage extension and midline shift do not appear to be related to dysphagia in these patients.
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Clinical Neurology
Sari Raisanen, Jukka Huttunen, Terhi J. Huuskonen, Mikael von und zu Fraunberg, Timo Koivisto, Juha E. Jaaskelainen, Juhana Frosen, Antti Lindgren
Summary: This study found that antihypertensive medication does not significantly reduce the formation of de novo saccular intracranial aneurysms (sIAs), but irregular usage of these medications is associated with an increased risk of de novo sIA formation. Age, smoking history, and irregular usage of antihypertensive medication were identified as significant risk factors for de novo sIA formation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Jawed Nawabi, Frieder Schlunk, Andrea Dell Orco, Sarah Elsayed, Federico Mazzacane, Dmitriy Desser, Ly Vu, Estelle Vogt, Haoyin Cao, Maik F. H. Boehmer, Burak Han Akkurt, Peter B. Sporns, Marco Pasi, Ulf Jensen-Kondering, Gabriel Broocks, Tobias Penzkofer, Jens Fiehler, Alessandro Padovani, Uta Hanning, Andrea Morotti
Summary: Non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) markers are reliable predictors for predicting parenchymal hematoma expansion in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This study investigates whether NCCT features can also identify patients at risk of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) growth.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2023)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Andrea Morotti, Giorgio Busto, Gregoire Boulouis, Elisa Scola, Alessandro Padovani, Ilaria Casetta, Enrico Fainardi
Summary: The combined analysis of non-contrast CT and CT perfusion markers improves the prediction of hematoma expansion and outcome in intracerebral hemorrhage.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2023)
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Psychiatry
Quanjun Liu, Haochen Wang, Anbang Liu, Cheng Jiang, Weiya Li, Huan Ma, Qingshan Geng
Summary: Depression is marginally associated with poor medication adherence in hypertensive patients, and the correlation increases with the severity of depression. Moreover, socioeconomic/demographic factors have an independent impact on medication adherence.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Sarah N. N. Ohashi, Jonathan H. H. DeLong, Mariel G. G. Kozberg, David J. J. Mazur-Hart, Susanne J. J. van Veluw, Nabil J. J. Alkayed, Lauren H. H. Sansing
Summary: Hemorrhagic stroke is the deadliest form of stroke and includes the subtypes of intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Inflammatory immune responses play a crucial role in the pathophysiology of these types of stroke, both affecting tissue recovery and injury. Understanding these processes can lead to the development of effective therapeutic strategies.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Gye-Gyoung Kim, Sung-Hee Yoo, Man-Seok Park, Hyun-Young Park, Jae-Kwan Cha
Summary: This study aimed to identify factors influencing medication beliefs in stroke survivors. The results showed that type D personality, state anxiety, and knowledge about medication are major mediating factors for improving medication beliefs. These results may help healthcare professionals develop strategies to enhance medication adherence by improving patients' medication beliefs.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Peng Wang, Shuang Luo, Shuwen Cheng, Yaxin Li, Weizheng Song
Summary: The study indicates that hypertensive patients with optimal adherence to antihypertensive drugs have a reduced risk of intracerebral hemorrhage occurrence related to ambient temperature, compared to those with suboptimal adherence.
PATIENT PREFERENCE AND ADHERENCE
(2021)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Phoebe M. Tran, Lam T. Tran, Cenjing Zhu, Tiffany Chang, Inna P. Powers, Larry B. Goldstein, Judith H. Lichtman
Summary: Poststroke antihypertensive use is comparable in rural and urban stroke survivors with a reported history of hypertension, but there is a trend for increased use among urban residents.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Julianne Kleitsch, Dominic A. Nistal, Natalia Romano Spica, Miryam Alkayyali, Rui Song, Deeksha Chada, Kaitlin Reilly, Cappi Lay, Alexandra S. Reynolds, Johanna T. Fifi, Joshua B. Bederson, J. Mocco, John W. Liang, Christopher P. Kellner, Neha S. Dangayach
Summary: This study found that a centralized approach to ICH management and the establishment of a dedicated ICH center in a New York City hospital system increased access to specialist services, including MIS. Most patients undergoing MIS were transferred from outside hospitals, highlighting the need for additional studies and descriptions of experiences to further elucidate the impact of and best protocols for the IHT of ICH patients.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2021)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Eun Roh, Soon Young Hwang, Hye Jin Yoo, Sei Hyun Baik, Jin-Hee Lee, Sang Joon Son, Hyeon Ju Kim, Yong Soon Park, Sam-Gyu Lee, Be Long Cho, Hak Chul Jang, Bong Jo Kim, Miji Kim, Chang Won Won, Kyung Mook Choi
Summary: The study suggests that NAFLD predicts future risk of LMM and LMS, with a greater impact on LMS than on LMM.
HEPATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Primary Health Care
Song Yi Kim, Ji Young Kim, Gyeongsil Lee, Jae Moon Yun, BeLong Cho
Summary: This study discusses the appropriateness of admission criteria and prioritization of patients in residential treatment centers in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that some clinical conditions of low-risk patients worsened, requiring transfer to other hospitals. It is recommended to prioritize elderly or patients with underlying diseases and provide necessary equipment for self-isolation of young patients in similar large-scale outbreaks.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Dong Wook Shin, Juhee Cho, Jae Hyun Park, BeLong Cho
Summary: Health screening is a crucial component of health promotion programs worldwide, aiming to prevent and manage common chronic diseases at an early stage. The General Health Screening Program (GHSP) in Korea, which initially targeted workers in the 1950s, has expanded to include the entire adult population. The program focuses on diseases like cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases, along with other conditions such as anemia, liver disease, and mental health disorders. The National Health Information Database, which includes GHSP information, is extensively utilized for clinical and public health research. However, there is a need to evaluate screening items systematically, reduce disparities in participation, and integrate GHSP with actual health promotion activities.
PRECISION AND FUTURE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Jinyoung Shin, Dong Wook Shin, Jungkwon Lee, Jihye Hwang, Ji Eun Lee, Belong Cho, Yun-Mi Song
Summary: This study evaluated fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and factors related to FCR in Korean stomach cancer survivors. The results showed that FCR was associated with social, psychological, and health-related quality of life factors, rather than demographic, socioeconomic, or cancer-related factors. This suggests the importance of addressing FCR and providing comprehensive survivorship care for stomach cancer survivors.
Editorial Material
Oncology
Heng Piao, Harry H. X. Wang, Hyejin Lee, Mingyang Yu, Belong Cho
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hun Jee Choe, Be Long Cho, Yong Soon Park, Eun Roh, Hyeon Ju Kim, Sam-Gyu Lee, Bong Jo Kim, Miji Kim, Chang Won Won, Kyong Soo Park, Hak Chul Jang
Summary: The modifiable risk factors for incident sarcopenia differed between genders, with resistance training (>= 2 per week) helping to prevent sarcopenia in older men, while adequate nutritional support and physical activity played a role in preventing progression to sarcopenia in older women.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
HyoRim Ju, EunKyo Kang, YoungIn Kim, HyunYoung Ko, Belong Cho
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of primary care services combining a mobile self-management health care app with human coaching for patients with chronic diseases. The results showed that patients using the app achieved better weight loss, sleep quality, and duration compared to those receiving conventional self-managed health care.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ji Eun Lee, Kyungdo Han, Juhwan Yoo, Yohwan Yeo, In Young Cho, Belong Cho, Hyuktae Kwon, Dong Wook Shin, Jong Ho Cho, Yong-Moon Park
Summary: This study investigated the association between variability in metabolic parameters and esophageal cancer incidence using large nationally representative data. The results showed that a high variability of metabolic parameters was associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer, and further studies are needed to replicate these findings in other populations.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Primary Health Care
Ji Yeh Shin, Ha Jin Kim, BeLong Cho, Yun Jun Yang, Jae Moon Yun
Summary: This study analyzed factors affecting continuity of care in primary care settings for managing diabetes, including demographics, clinical workforce, and geographical relationships. It found that old age, mild disability, and distance from primary care clinic were significant factors associated with lower continuity of care. The geographical proximity of patients' residential areas and clinic locations showed the strongest correlation as a continuity factor.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Hee-Kyung Joh, Hyuktae Kwon, Ki Young Son, Jae Moon Yun, Su Hwan Cho, Kyungdo Han, Jin-Ho Park, Belong Cho
Summary: This study examines the association between the allergic triad (asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis) and the risk of dementia. The results indicate that allergic diseases are positively associated with dementia risk, and the severity of allergic diseases has a dose-effect relationship with dementia risk.
ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Ji Eun Lee, Kyungdo Han, Juhwan Yoo, Yohwan Yeo, In Young Cho, Belong Cho, Jin-Ho Park, Dong Wook Shin, Jong Ho Cho, Yong -Moon Park
Summary: MetS is associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer, specifically ESCC. Further studies are needed to establish the relationship between MetS and esophageal cancer.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Junbok Lee, Yumi Oh, Meelim Kim, Belong Cho, Jaeyong Shin
Summary: This study investigated the willingness to use (WTU) and willingness to pay (WTP) for digital health interventions based on previous service experience, the content of the services, and individuals' health status. The results showed that public service users had a higher WTU and WTP for digital health interventions compared to nonusers and private service users. This highlights the importance of people's awareness and acceptance of digital health care in the expansion of such services.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jung-In Ko, Seok-Jin Choi, Shin Hye Yoo, Belong Cho, Min Sun Kim, Kyae Hyung Kim, Sun Young Lee
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics of ALS patients visiting the emergency department (ED). The results showed that 41.8% of patients arrived by ambulance and 27.7% spent more than 9 hours in the ED. After ED treatment, 57.4% were hospitalized, with 19.3% admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and 5.4% dying in the hospital. The primary reasons for ALS-related ED visits were dyspnea (35.2%), feeding tube problems (10.1%), fever (7.8%), and mental status changes (3.6%).
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
In Young Hwang, Yohan Han, Min Sun Kim, Kyae Hyung Kim, Belong Cho, Wonho Choi, Yejin Kim, Shin Hye Yoo, Sun Young Lee
Summary: Respecting patients' preference for place of care is crucial in advance care planning for advanced cancer. This retrospective study in South Korea investigated adult cancer patients referred to a palliative care consultation team, recording their preference for place of care and demographic/clinical factors. Among the 891 patients referred, 23.6% preferred home discharge and only 53.8% of them were actually discharged home. Female patients had higher home discharge rates, while those with poor oral intake or dyspnea had lower rates. Additionally, 32.8% of patients discharged home had unintended hospital visits within 2 months. Individualized care planning considering relevant factors is necessary to meet patients' preferences for end-of-life care.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hi Sun Soh, BeLong Cho
Summary: This study investigated the persistent symptoms and their effects on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in COVID-19 patients three months after discharge. The results showed that while cardiopulmonary symptoms improved over time, constitutional, neurological, and neuropsychiatric symptoms remained. Female sex, metabolic disease, and anxiety during the acute phase of COVID-19 were associated with long COVID.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)