Yonsei medical journal
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2023
Retraction Of PublicationRetraction: Paper "Efficacy of Oral Etidronate for Skeletal Diseases in Japan" by Iwamoto J, et al. [Yonsei Med J 2005 Jun;46(3):313-320].
This corrects the article on p.313 in vol.46 , PMID: 15988801.
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2023
ReviewReview of North Korean Reports on Cardiovascular Disease Research and Management.
This study aimed to investigate the quality of medical care in North Korea using data from North Korean medical research. ⋯ Research of cardiovascular disease in North Korea is conducted at a very limited scope, although treatment results appear to be recorded. The management of cardiovascular disease and the establishment of an emergency medical system warrant global attention and cooperation for further improvement.
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2023
Observational StudyImpact of Awareness Time Interval on the Effect of Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Nationwide Study.
The awareness time interval (ATI), the time from the witnessed event to emergency medical service (EMS) activation, is an important factor influencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) outcomes. Since bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BCPR) is provided after cardiac arrest is recognized, the effect of BCPR may vary depending on ATI delay. We aimed to investigate whether ATI modifies the effect of BCPR on OHCA outcomes. ⋯ The effect of BCPR on improving the chances for a good neurological outcome decreased as time from collapse to EMS activation increased. The importance of early recognition of OHCA and EMS activation should be emphasized in BCPR training.
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2023
Widespread Household Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Variant from Children, South Korea, 2022.
The role that children play in the transmission of the omicron variant is unclear. Here we report an outbreak that started in young children attending various pediatric facilities, leading to extensive household transmission that affected 75 families with 88 confirmed case-patients in 3 weeks. Tailored social and public health measures directed towards children and pediatric facilities are warranted with the emergence of highly transmissible omicron variant to mitigate the impact of coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19).
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2023
ReviewHealth Effects of Microplastic Exposures: Current Issues and Perspectives in South Korea.
Microplastics are environmental pollutants that prevail in the oceans, remote islands, and polar regions. Exposure to microplastics presents a major emerging threat to the ecosystems due to their potential adverse effects. ⋯ Little is known about the impact of microplastics on human health and the toxic effects that may vary depending on the type, size, shape, and concentration of microplastics. Therefore, more research is needed to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms of microplastic toxicity and related pathologies.