Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Oct 2023
Impact of Coinsurance Reduction Policy on Healthcare Utilization Among Children Under 15.
On October 1, 2017, a new coinsurance reduction policy for children under 15 was introduced to minimize the lack of inpatient medical services for economic reasons and secure children's access to medical care. ⋯ The reduction in coinsurance rate policy in hospitalization among children has increased inpatient services and reduced outpatient services for 1-5-year-olds-a substitute effect was observed in this group. There is need for further research to examine the long-term effects of the coinsurance reduction policy.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Oct 2023
Case ReportsToxocara canis and Fasciola hepatica Co-Infection Leading to Hepatic Abscess: A Case Report.
Toxocariasis is a zoonotic disease caused by ingesting eggs from soil contaminated with Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati, commonly found in feces of infected dogs and cats, leading to a range of clinical symptoms including fever, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal manifestations. Fascioliasis is also a zoonotic disease caused by liver flukes Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica, which can be contracted through consumption of contaminated water or aquatic plants, leading to various clinical features. ⋯ After administrating albendazole and triclabendazole sequentially, the patient showed improvement in blood test and imaging findings. Clinicians should be aware of parasitic co-infection and take appropriate management.