Journal of Korean medical science
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Female infertility is a crucial problem with significant implications for individuals and society. In this study, we explore risk factors for infertility in Korean women. ⋯ Female infertility in Korea was associated with underweight, obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption, and thyroid disease.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Mar 2024
Cost-Utility Analysis for Colorectal Cancer Screening According to the Initiating Age of National Cancer Screening Program in Korea.
This study aimed to identify the most cost-effective strategy for colorectal cancer screening using the fecal immunochemical test (FIT), focusing on screening initiation age in Korea. ⋯ The screening method for advancing the initiation age, as presented in the 2015 revised national screening recommendations, was superior regarding cost-effectiveness. This study provides a new paradigm for the development of a national cancer screening system in Korea, which can be utilized as a scientific basis for economic evaluations.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Mar 2024
Effect of Temperature Variation on the Incidence of Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Harsh temperature exposure has been associated with a high risk of cardiovascular events. We sought to investigate the influence of temperature change on long-term incidence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in Korean patients. ⋯ The AMI incidence rate per 100,000 year has a decreasing trend over the 10-year period, derived from the Korean NHIS database. Modest daily temperature differences (8-10°) and the spring season are related to higher AMI incidence, indicating that daily temperature variation is more important than the mean daily temperature.