Journal of Korean medical science
-
J. Korean Med. Sci. · Nov 2021
Reliability and Quality of Korean YouTube Videos for Education Regarding Gout.
YouTube has become an increasingly popular educational tool and an important source of healthcare information. We investigated the reliability and quality of the information in Korean-language YouTube videos about gout. ⋯ Approximately 75% of YouTube videos that contain educational material regarding gout were useful; however, we observed some inaccuracies in the medical information provided. Healthcare professionals should closely monitor media content and actively participate in the development of videos that provide accurate medical information.
-
J. Korean Med. Sci. · Nov 2021
ReviewData Pseudonymization in a Range That Does Not Affect Data Quality: Correlation with the Degree of Participation of Clinicians.
Personal medical information is an essential resource for research; however, there are laws that regulate its use, and it typically has to be pseudonymized or anonymized. When data are anonymized, the quantity and quality of extractable information decrease significantly. From the perspective of a clinical researcher, a method of achieving pseudonymized data without degrading data quality while also preventing data loss is proposed herein. ⋯ Thus, depending on the degree of clinician participation, data anonymization may not affect data quality and quantity, and proper data quality management along with data security are emphasized. Although the pseudonymization level and clinical use of data have a trade-off relationship, it is possible to create pseudonymized data while maintaining the data quality required for a given research purpose. Therefore, rather than relying solely on security guidelines, the active participation of clinicians is important.
-
J. Korean Med. Sci. · Nov 2021
Severe Disease Activity Based on the Paris Classification Is Associated with the Development of Extraintestinal Manifestations in Korean Children and Adolescents with Ulcerative Colitis.
There are limited data regarding the extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) associated with pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Korea. We aimed to investigate the clinical features and factors associated with the development of EIMs in Korean children and adolescents with IBD. ⋯ Severe disease activity based on the Paris classification in pediatric patients with UC was significantly associated with EIM development. As disease severity in the Paris classification is a dynamic parameter, treatment should be focused on disease control to minimize the occurrence of EIMs in Korean children and adolescents with UC.
-
J. Korean Med. Sci. · Nov 2021
The Waiting List Mortality of Pediatric Heart Transplantation Candidates in Korea before the Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Era.
Despite advancements in heart transplantation for pediatric patients in Korea, the waiting list mortality has not been reported. Therefore, we investigated the waiting list mortality rate and factors associated with patient mortality. ⋯ The waiting list mortality of pediatric heart transplantation candidates was confirmed to be considerably high, and age, underlying disease, the application of ECMO, and the initial KONOS level were the factors that influenced the survival period.
-
J. Korean Med. Sci. · Nov 2021
Validation of a Strict Obesity Definition Proposed for Asians to Predict Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Korean Pregnant Women.
People are generally considered overweight and obese if their body mass index (BMI) is above 25 kg/m² and 30.0 kg/m², respectively. The World Health Organization proposed stricter criteria for Asians (≥ 23 kg/m²: overweight, ≥ 25 kg/m²: obese). We aimed to verify whether this criteria could predict adverse pregnancy outcomes in Korean women. ⋯ Adverse pregnancy outcomes started to increase in those with a pre-pregnancy BMI ≥ 23.0 kg/m² after adjusting for maternal age. The modified obesity criteria could help predict adverse pregnancy outcomes in Koreans.