Sand dust is a source of particulate matter (PM) in Korea. Recently, an attention has been
focused on the health effects of PM and fine PM. Here we examine the possible mechanisms …

Background The BRAF V600E mutation is the most common genetic alteration found in
papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). Recent studies show that this mutation occurs more frequently in …

Background : Patients with mitral stenosis and atrial fibrillation (AF) require anticoagulation
for stroke prevention. Thus far, all studies on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have …

Background Caregiver burden is an important predictor of quality of life (QoL) among caregivers
of stroke patients. While caregiver burden and QoL might be closely related, caregiver …

Objectives Despite the possibility of early detection of cervical cancer, participation in screening
programmes among young Koreans is low. We sought to identify associations between …

Background It has been 10 years since the outbreak of lung disease caused by humidifier
disinfectants in Korea, but the health effects have not yet been summarized. Therefore, this …

Background Whether the early use of sodium‐glucose cotransporter‐2 (SGLT2) inhibitors
have cardioprotective effects following acute myocardial infarction is unknown. Thus, we …

Background Lateral lymph node metastasis is an important prognostic factor and is predictive
of tumor recurrence and cause-specific survival in patients with papillary thyroid cancer (…

Background Early detection of asbestosis is important; hence, quick and accurate
diagnostic tools are essential. This study aimed to develop an algorithm that combines lung …

Global data on the epidemiology and susceptibility of Aspergillus are crucial in the management
of invasive aspergillosis. Here, we aimed to determine the characteristics of clinical and …