Current status of the use of validated home blood pressure monitoring devices among Korean patients with hypertension.

The implementation of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring (HBPM) has improved the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension. Current clinical guidelines advocate the use of validated HBPM devices. However, few studies have examined the current use of validated HBPM devices.

Effects of eccentric contraction-based resistance exercise on physical performance in chronic stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Chronic stroke patients often experience muscle weakness, reduced mobility, and impaired physical function. Eccentric contraction-based resistance exercise has been proposed as an effective intervention to improve neuromuscular function and mobility; however, its effects remain unclear. This study compared the effects of eccentric overload resistance training using a flywheel device and traditional resistance training on physical performance and muscle strength in chronic stroke patients.

Identifying PRKAG2 syndrome-a rare cause of wolff-Parkinson-white syndrome and left ventricular hypertrophy: a case report.

Background: In young patients presenting with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), a genetic aetiology should be considered, particularly when cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension or valvular heart disease are not present, or when there is a suggestive family history of cardiomyopathy. PRKAG2 syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by cardiac glycogen storage, ventricular pre-excitation, and hypertrophy, often mimicking hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

Case Summary: A 22-year-old male with a history of WPW syndrome presented with recurrent palpitations and wide QRS tachycardia.

Long-Term Follow-Up in Severe Mitral Stenosis With Low Transmitral Diastolic Pressure Gradient: From MASTER Registry.

Background: Long-term follow-up studies in severe mitral stenosis (MS) with low transmitral mean diastolic pressure gradient (MDPG) are not available. We evaluated the prognostic implications of severe MS with low MDPG in our MASTER (Multicenter Mitral Stenosis with Rheumatic Etiology) registry.

Methods: We included patients with severe rheumatic MS (mitral valve area ≤1.

Procedural and clinical risk factors of infective endocarditis - A nationwide case-control study in South Korea.

Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) causes high mortality and morbidity, posing a significant burden on healthcare systems. Although the incidence of IE is rising globally, its risk factors, particularly procedure-related risks, remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the clinical and procedural risk factors associated with IE using nationwide data from South Korea.

Identifying Key Predictors of Sarcopenic Obesity in Italian Severely Obese Older Adults: Deep Learning Approach.

: Sarcopenic obesity (SO), the coexistence of sarcopenia and obesity, poses serious health risks, such as increased mortality. Despite its clinical significance, key predictors of SO remain unclear, especially in severe obesity. This study aimed to identify independent predictors of SO in Italian older adults with obesity using a deep learning neural network.

Association of Right Ventricular-Pulmonary Arterial Coupling and Progression of Tricuspid Regurgitation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.

Background: Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) severity is associated with poor prognosis in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Recently, right ventricular-pulmonary arterial (RV-PA) coupling has been shown to be related to clinical outcomes in patients with TR. However, data on the relationship of RV-PA coupling to the progression of significant TR are limited.

Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography for Identification of Potential Malignancy in Canine Colorectal Mesenchymal Tumours.

Cross-sectional imaging may be used to characterise the location and extent of colorectal mesenchymal tumours (CRMTs). Given the anticipated variation in tumour behaviour and varying morbidity based on surgical margins, a reliable, non-invasive means of predicting malignant potential could facilitate case management. The purpose of this multi-institutional, retrospective study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of contrast-enhanced CT for distinguishing benign and malignant CRMTs.

Electrocardiography-based artificial intelligence predicts the upcoming future of heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction.

Background: Heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) has emerged as the predominant subtype of heart failure (HF). This study aimed to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-electrocardiography (ECG) to identify and predict the prognosis of patients with HFmrEF.

Methods: We collected 104,336 12-lead ECG datasets from April 2009 to December 2021 in a tertiary centre.

Feasibility and effects of the telerehabilitation program during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

This study aims to identify the feasibility and effects of the telerehabilitation program for patients with hematologic cancer who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). In this single-arm prospective study, a telerehabilitation program was administered to patients who underwent HSCT. The program utilized a camera and video conferencing system, delivering 30-minute exercise sessions based on the Otago exercise.

The effect of SGLT2 inhibitor in patients with type 2 diabetes and atrial fibrillation.

Background: Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors improve clinical outcomes in several populations including type 2 diabetes (T2D), chronic renal insufficiency, and heart failure (HF). However, limited data exist on their effects on atrial fibrillation (AF).

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the National Health Insurance Service database.

Effects of Hearing Aids on Static and Subjective Balance in Patients With Hearing Loss: A Pilot Study.

Background And Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of hearing aids (HAs) on reducing symptoms of dizziness in patients with hearing loss (HL) and dizziness. Subjects and.

Methods: A pre- and post-intervention study was conducted between February 2022 and July 2022 at the outpatient clinic of a tertiary hospital in Seoul, South Korea.

Development and validation of an earphone-based system to measure short physical performance battery in older adults.

The short physical performance battery (SPPB) is a widely used clinical assessment tool to evaluate physical function in older adults. However, the manual measurement of the SPPB presents difficulties in terms of standardization and accessibility. To address these limitations, an earphone-shaped SPPB assessment device, named B-Lab, was developed.

Interrelation between hypoxic liver injury and Killip classification in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients.

Introduction: Hypoxic liver injury (HLI) and Killip classification are poor prognostic factors in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This study investigates the interrelationship between hypoxic liver injury (HLI) and Killip classification.

Method And Results: A total of 1,537 STEMI patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) from 2007 to 2014 at four tertiary hospitals in the Incheon-Bucheon province were enrolled in this study.

Effects of 8-week supplementation on exercise-induced oxidative stress: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel clinical trial.

Background: Given curcumin's antioxidant properties, this study aimed to determine the effectiveness and safety of Theracurmin Super supplementation in mitigating exercise-induced oxidative stress in healthy adults.

Methods: Seventy-one healthy adults participated in this study, which was conducted at Seoul National University from April 2022 to March 2023. Eligibility was determined during visit 1 through maximum oxygen consumption assessed using the Bruce Treadmill protocol.

Ovarian neuroglial choristoma in a dog.

Neuroglial choristomas are rare in humans and animals. During a routine medical examination, an ovarian mass was found in a 5-y-old female mixed-breed dog. Histologically, the ovarian mass was well-defined, expansile, and composed of large polygonal cells resembling well-differentiated neurons and scattered smaller cells resembling glial cells.

Effects of foam roller-based combined exercise on functional fitness, balance, and gait in older women.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of a foam roller-based combined exercise program on functional fitness, balance ability, and gait in women aged 65 years and older. Using a 2×2 mixed design, the study compared variables measured before and after a 6-week foam roller-based combined exercise program. A total of 32 old women were randomly assigned to either the foam roller-based exercise group or the control group.

Selecting the optimal candidates for percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty using multi-modality imaging.

Aims: This study compared echocardiography (echo) and cardiac computed tomography (CT) in measuring the Wilkins score and evaluated the potential added benefit of CT in predicting immediate percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty (PMV) outcomes in rheumatic mitral stenosis (MS) patients deemed eligible for PMV by echo.

Methods And Results: From a multicentre registry of 3,140 patients with at least moderate MS, we included 96 patients (age 56.4 ± 11.

Thermostable bFGF Improves Cell Lifespan by Enhancing Cell Activity in the Long-Term Culture of Human Orbicularis Oculi Stem Cells.

Stem cells derived from human orbicularis oculi muscle (hOOM) are a valuable resource for cell therapy. However, when stem cells are continuously cultured, their abilities tend to deteriorate over time. One method to address this issue is to use basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) to maintain the stem cell functionality.

Use of artificial intelligence-powered ECG to differentiate between cardiac and pulmonary pathologies in patients with acute dyspnoea in the emergency department.

Background: Acute dyspnoea is common in acute care settings. However, identifying the origin of dyspnoea in the emergency department (ED) is often challenging. We aimed to investigate whether our artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ECG analysis reliably distinguishes between the causes of dyspnoea and evaluate its potential as a clinical triage tool for comparing conventional heart failure diagnostic processes using natriuretic peptides.

Bacillary hemoglobinuria in beef cattle infected with in Missouri.

Bacillary hemoglobinuria (BH) is an infectious disease, mostly affecting cattle, caused by ( type D), with acute hepatic necrosis and intravascular hemolysis. Cattle are typically predisposed to BH by liver injury caused by , although cases have been reported in cattle without evidence of this parasite. Here we describe a cluster of 14 BH cases from 7 counties in north-central to central Missouri submitted to a veterinary diagnostic laboratory between December 2020 and April 2023.

Internal quality prediction technology for 'Sulhyang' strawberry fruit using organic analysis and hyperspectral imaging.

In recent years, hyperspectral imaging combined with machine learning techniques has garnered significant attention for its potential in assessing fruit maturity. This study proposes a method for predicting strawberry fruit maturity based on the harvest time. The main features of this study are as follows.

A novel strategy and characteristics of PVA/citric acid cross-linked hydrophilic elastic sponge of cellulose based on medicinal herb residue.

A new ultra-hydrophilic elastic sponge composite has been proposed. Medicinal herbs, commonly used in herbal medicine and subsequently discarded, are rich in natural polymer substances, making them promising candidates for various material industries. TEMPO-oxidized cellulose was extracted from medicinal herb residue, and the physicochemical properties of an ultra-hydrophilic elastic sponge, prepared through a PVA and CA impregnate cross-linking process, were investigated.