Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · May 2020
Risk of Graft Failure in Kidney Recipients with Cured Post-Transplant Cancer.
Post-transplant cancer (PTC) is a critical complication after kidney transplantation. However, whether successfully cured PTC affects the long-term graft outcome remains unclear. ⋯ Appropriate monitoring of graft function is necessary in patients with cured PTCs.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · May 2020
Acute Stroke Care in Korea in 2013-2014: National Averages and Disparities.
This study aimed to describe the current status of acute stroke care in Korea and explore disparities among hospitals and regions. ⋯ This study describes the current status of acute stroke care in Korea. Despite quite acceptable quality of stroke care, it suggests regional and hospital disparities. Expansion of stroke units, stroke center certification or accreditation, and connections between stroke centers and emergency medical services are highly recommended.
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Peer review is a crucial part of research and publishing. However, it remains imperfect and suffers from bias, lack of transparency, and professional jealousy. It is also overburdened by an increasing quantity of complex papers against the stagnant pool of reviewers, causing delays in peer review. ⋯ Critical assessments of peer review innovations and incentives based on past and present experiences are indispensable. A theoretical appraisal must be balanced by a realistic appraisal of the ethical roles of all stakeholders in enhancing the peer review process. As the peer review system is far from being perfect, identifying and developing core competencies among reviewers, continuing education of researchers, reviewer education and training, and professional engagement of the scientific community in various disciplines may help bridge gaps in an imperfect but indispensable peer review system.