The Catholic University of Korea Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital

Expanding the spectrum of post-HSCT hemolysis: from passenger lymphocyte syndrome to host- and graft-associated alloimmune hemolytic anemia

Abstract Immune-mediated alloimmunization and hemolytic anemia can complicate ABO-incompatible hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). After major ABO-incompatible HSCT, clinical manifestations may include pure red cell aplasia and delayed hemolysis. Passenger lymphocyte...

Adolescent arm wrestling–related medial epicondyle fractures: carrying angle and body mass index as associated anatomic and anthropometric factors

Medial epicondyle fractures during arm wrestling are rare but potentially debilitating injuries in adolescents, with previous reports limited to small case series of fewer than 10 patients. The anatomic and anthropometric factors predisposing adolescents to this injury pattern re...

Extended treatment duration and recurrence in successfully treated drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis with cavity on chest radiograph

Background Cavity on chest radiograph is recognized as an independent risk factor for recurrence in pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), but evidence supporting extended treatment in these patients remains limited, particularly in real-world data from Korea. Methods We performed a retros...

Effects of Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride in Combination with Aspirin on Blood Viscosity and Hemorheological Parameters in Patients with Peripheral and Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background/Objectives: Hemorheological abnormalities, including increased blood viscosity and impaired red blood cell (RBC) deformability, contribute to poor vascular outcomes in patients with atherosclerotic diseases. Although sarpogrelate has shown vascular benefits, its additi...

Impact of Post-Primary Treatment Hormone Replacement Therapy on Survival in Women with Cervical Cancer

Background/Objectives: The effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after primary treatment on survival outcomes in women with cervical cancer (CC) remain unclear. This nationwide cohort study evaluated the association between post-primary treatment HRT and overall survival (...

Prevalence and Epidemiologic Characteristics of Acute Cystitis, Acute Pyelonephritis and Urinary Tract Infection: Population-Based Analysis Using Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service Bigdata From 2010 to 2024

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the long-term prevalence trends and epidemiological characteristics of acute pyelonephritis (APN), acute cystitis (AC), and other urinary tract infections (UTIs) in South Korea using nationwide big data.Materials and Methods: Data for ICD-1...

Human Papillomavirus-Related Diseases in Urology: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Clinical Considerations for Healthcare Providers

Human papillomavirus (HPV) has long been regarded as a gynecologic pathogen, yet its disease burden in men is substantial and rapidly increasing. In Korea, the prevalence of anogenital warts in men has tripled over the past decade, penile cancer continues to rise, and HPV-positiv...

Residual urine volume and quality of life in maintenance hemodialysis

Abstract Background Residual urine volume in patients undergoing hemodialysis is closely linked to fluid balance and clinical outcomes. However, its association with quality of life (QOL), an important patient-centered outcome, has not been well characterized across a broad quant...

Hyperacute Cytokine Kinetics and Early Interleukin-10 Elevation as Predictors of Neurological Outcome in Post-Cardiac Arrest Syndrome

Background: Post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS) involves a complex interplay between systemic inflammatory and compensatory anti-inflammatory responses. The hyperacute kinetics of these cytokines and their incremental prognostic value beyond established brain injury biomarkers re...

Effects of Glycemic Status and Antidiabetic Agents on the Recurrence of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: A Multicenter Study

Background Although several reports suggest that antidiabetic agents may exert anti-inflammatory effects, the influence of glycemic status and antidiabetic agents on chronic rhinosinusitis remains unexplored. Objective This study aimed to assess the impact of glycemic status and...

Postoperative nausea and vomiting after emergent abdominal surgery in trauma patients in Korea: a multicenter retrospective observational study

Purpose: The present study aimed to assess the incidence and risk factors of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after emergency abdominal surgery in trauma patients.Methods: This retrospective observational study included trauma patients who underwent emergency abdominal su...