Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jul 2022
Serial Short-Term Outcomes of Very-Low-Birth-Weight Infants in the Korean Neonatal Network From 2013 to 2020.
We aimed to determine the current survival rate and short-term outcomes of very-low-birth-weight infants (VLBWIs) in Korea, as well as whether the survival rate and short-term outcomes have improved over time since 2013, which was when the Korean Neonatal Network (KNN) was launched. ⋯ Since the launch of the KNN in 2013, the survival rates of infants with GA 26 weeks and short-term outcomes have improved, which implies a quality improvement in antenatal and delivery room care. Further studies on the long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of these KNN registrants are warranted.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jul 2022
Association of Depression With Susceptibility and Adaptation to Seasickness in the Military Seafarers.
Although depression and motion sickness are prevalent in military personnel and seafarers, the association between depression and seasickness has been not yet elucidated. We aimed to evaluate the relationship of depression with initial susceptibility and adaptation to seasickness amongst military seafarers. ⋯ The present study suggests that depression is associated with poor adaptation to seasickness in Navy seafarers. Depression screening tool might be helpful for providing preventable strategies for population at risk.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jul 2022
Monkeypox Vaccination in the Republic of Korea: Identifying the High-Risk Target Group.
In June 2022, the first monkeypox case was reported as imported into Korea. The general public asked whether they should get vaccinated against monkeypox because of the recent COVID-19 vaccination experience. ⋯ Therefore, identifying the proper target group by available vaccines based on the risk and benefit analysis is a key issue of the vaccination program. In addition, the target group should be reviewed by the epidemiological situation of the jurisdiction along with the updated evidence of the monkeypox virus on transmission dynamics, severity, and fatality.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Jul 2022
Editorial CommentTo Prescribe, or Not to Prescribe, That Is the Question.