Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Feb 2025
Multicenter Study Observational StudyAdiposity Rebound Timing in Small for Gestational Age Children Treated With Growth Hormone: Results From LG Growth Study Data.
Adiposity rebound (AR) refers to the period during growth when the body mass index reaches its lowest point before increasing again. The timing of AR is associated with the development of obesity and puberty onset. Although studies have evaluated AR timing in Korean children, none has focused on children born small for gestational age (SGA). ⋯ This study provides insights into AR timing in prepubertal children who meet the specific SGA criteria and its relationship with growth outcomes. The findings suggest that AR in children born SGA who do not experience CUG occurs later than in the general population, with no significant relationship between AR timing and puberty onset or growth outcomes.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Feb 2025
A Nationwide Survey on Infection Prevention and Control in Acute Care Hospitals of Korea.
Healthcare-associated infections impose a significant burden on antibiotic usage, healthcare expenditures, and morbidity. Therefore, it is crucial to revise policies to minimize such losses. This nationwide survey aimed to evaluate infection prevention and control (IPC) components in healthcare facilities and encourage improvements in acute care hospitals with inadequate infection prevention settings. This study aims to enhance the infection control capabilities of healthcare facilities. ⋯ This study is the first national survey of acute care hospitals in the Republic of Korea. The data presented in the current study will improve the understanding of IPC status and will help establish a survey system. Our survey provides a basis for improving policies related to IPC in healthcare facilities.
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Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections, with its incidence and disease burden increasing markedly worldwide over the past decade. ⋯ CDI is associated with substantial healthcare costs in Korea. The economic burden of CDI has gradually increased in South Korea.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Feb 2025
Case ReportsDelayed Diagnosis of Imported Cystic Echinococcosis and Successful Treatment With Percutaneous Drainage and Albendazole in Korea: A Case Report.
Echinococcosis, caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus, is rare in Korea and is primarily imported from endemic areas. We report a case of a 37-year-old Korean man with multiple large hepatic cysts, initially diagnosed as simple cysts at a local clinic in 2018. The patient had lived in Oman, an endemic area, for several months in 2016. ⋯ Microscopic and molecular analysis of cyst aspirates confirmed Echinococcus granulosus infection. Follow-up computed tomography demonstrated a reduction in cyst size, yet the emergence of a new right pleural effusion and consolidation in the left lower lobe of the lung necessitated the continuation of albendazole therapy. This case highlights the importance of thorough travel history, imaging findings, and the effectiveness of PAIR combined with albendazole in treating imported echinococcosis.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Feb 2025
ReviewCartoons in Scholarly Publishing: Considerations for Authors, Reviewers, and Editors.
Cartoons in scholarly publishing are effective ways to improve communication and engagement. They can transform scientific concepts into visually interesting and easy-to-understand formats, thereby helping the concepts reach to larger groups more easily. ⋯ Potential insults must be carefully avoided to maintain respectful communication. The objectives of the current article were to examine the complex roles of cartoons in scholarly publishing, to provide recommendations for drawing scientific cartoons, and to discuss challenges in incorporating cartoons into scientific publishing.