Kyung Hee University Medical Center

Quality of life assessment in individuals with schizophrenia: a COSMIN-based systematic review of S-QoL41 and S-QoL18 incorporating neurobiological support

Background Quality of life is a key outcome in schizophrenia, requiring valid patient-reported outcome measures. We evaluated Schizophrenia Quality of Life (S-QoL) instruments. Methods We searched PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science from inception to Dec 10, 2025. Measurement pr...

The burden of low back pain in the United States, 1990 to 2021

Low back pain (LBP) is a major global health concern and remains a leading contributor to healthcare expenditure in the United States (US). Few recent studies have systematically analyzed the temporal, geographic, and demographic patterns of LBP burden and its associated risk fac...

Gut microbiota contributes to the therapeutic effect of acupuncture in atopic dermatitis

ABSTRACT The gut microbiome is increasingly recognized as a central regulator of immune homeostasis, metabolic balance, and therapeutic outcomes. Atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin disease, is closely linked to gut microbial dysbiosis. Traditionally regarded as a...