Yonsei medical journal
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Yonsei medical journal · Sep 2024
Mortality and Disparities of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke in Korea, 2008-2019.
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and stroke are leading global causes of death and can be used to assess acute care quality. We examined the 30-day mortality trends after emergency department admission for AMI and stroke in Korea from 2008 to 2019, focusing on regional and income disparities. ⋯ National-level intervention is needed to manage regional and income-based disparities in AMI and stroke 30-day mortality. It is important to understand the variance in mortality rate by different geographical regions and income levels to establish an appropriate public health strategy.
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Yonsei medical journal · Sep 2024
Association between Low Serum Creatinine Levels and Knee Osteoarthritis in Koreans without Renal Insufficiency.
This study aimed to investigate the correlation between serum creatinine levels and the presence and severity of radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) in individuals aged ≥50 years while adjusting for potential confounders. ⋯ Low serum creatinine level was associated with a higher presence of knee OA in both men and women, and was also linked to the severity of the disease. These findings suggest that the serum creatinine level may be a potential biomarker for assessing the presence and severity of knee OA.