Yonsei medical journal
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Yonsei medical journal · Jul 2023
Testosterone to Luteinizing Hormone Ratio as a Potential Predictor of Sperm Retrieval in Non-Obstructive Azoospermia Patients.
This study assessed the outcomes of microsurgical testicular sperm extraction (mTESE) and potential preoperative predictors of sperm retrieval (SR) in patients with non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA). ⋯ In addition to traditional predictors, such as testicular volume and preoperative FSH levels, the T/LH ratio is a potential independent predictor of successful SR in infertile patients with NOA.
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Yonsei medical journal · Jul 2023
Erratum to "Does Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Increase the Risk of Procedure-Related Complication in Endovascular Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysm?" by Lee JH, et al. (Yonsei Med J 2020 May;61(5):441-444).
This corrects the article on p. 441 in vol. 61, PMID: 32390369.
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Yonsei medical journal · Jun 2023
ReviewImportance of Balanced Attention Toward Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by SARS-CoV-2, has been spreading since 2019, causing a worldwide pandemic. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, tuberculosis, AIDS, and malaria have adversely affected the quality of life of patients and killed millions of people. In addition, COVID-19 continues to impede the delivery of health services, including those for the control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). ⋯ In addition, we identified recommendations for the control of parasitic diseases under possible difficulties, such as declining funding for parasitic diseases in 2020. This review highlights the growing burden of NTDs under COVID-19 that may be caused by the deficiency of healthcare infrastructure and human resources as the main reasons. Clinicians should remain vigilant for possible co-infections with parasites in COVID-19 patients, while policymakers are urged to reinforce a balanced and long-term health strategy that addresses both NTDs and COVID-19.
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Yonsei medical journal · Jun 2023
Comparative StudyShort-Term Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness between Long-Course Chemoradiation and Short-Course Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer.
Long-course chemoradiotherapy (LCRT) has been widely recommended in a majority of rectal cancer patients. Recently, encouraging data on short-course radiotherapy (SCRT) for rectal cancer has emerged. In this study, we aimed to compare these two methods in terms of short-term outcomes and cost analysis under the Korean medical insurance system. ⋯ SCRT was well-tolerated and achieved favorable short-term outcomes. In addition, SCRT showed significant reduction in the total cost of care and distinguished cost-effectiveness compared to LCRT.
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Yonsei medical journal · Jun 2023
Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Drug-Coated Balloon Treatment for De Novo Coronary Lesions.
Data are limited on the long-term efficacy and safety of drug-coated balloon (DCB) treatment in comparison to drug-eluting stent (DES) for de novo coronary lesions. We investigated the long-term clinical outcomes of DCB treatment in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for de novo coronary lesions. ⋯ At 5-year follow-up, DCB treatment was significantly associated with reduced incidences of MACE and TVR, compared with DES implantation, for de novo coronary lesions.