Global, Regional, and National Burden of Burn Injury by Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) Involvement from 1990 to 2021, with Projections of Prevalence to 2050.

Background/objectives: Burn injuries are a major public health concern. This study estimated global, regional, and national burn burdens by total body surface area from 1990 to 2021 and projected trends to 2050.

Methods: Utilizing data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, we examined the prevalence, mortality, and years lived with disability (YLDs) according to age, sex, and region.

Feasibility and Efficacy of Indocyanine Green Angiography in Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy: A Pilot Study.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of indocyanine green (ICG) angiography in transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT).

Methods: A total of 130 patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma who underwent TORT with ICG angiography (ICG group, 65 patients) and without ICG angiography (control group, 65 patients) were analyzed.

Results: The parathyroid detection rate did not differ between the control and ICG groups.

Vasovagal syncope and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome in adolescents: transcranial doppler versus autonomic function test results.

Background: Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness due to cerebral hypoperfusion associated with autonomic dysfunction. Vasovagal syncope (VVS) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) are the most common causes of syncope in adolescents.

Purpose: Here we conducted a comparative analysis of VVS and POTS in adolescents using transcranial doppler (TCD) and autonomic function tests to identify the mechanisms underlying the occurrence of each.

Drug Eluting Stents as a Management for Patients with Below the Knee Peripheral Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness and safety of drug eluting stents with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and bare-metal stents in below the knee peripheral artery disease. : The systematic review was registered in Research Registry. A literature search was performed across four databases: PubMed, Medline/Embase, Cochrane Review, and Web of Science for eligible comparative studies.

Culture Impacts Sexual Well-Being in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Multi-Continental Examination.

Introduction: Sexual health concerns are prevalent in breast cancer patients, yet are difficult to address given the stigma, sensitivity, and cultural differences. This study aims to assess the impact of culture on Sexual Well-being after autologous breast reconstruction (ABR) by examining three different countries from different continents: South Korea for Asia, Netherlands for Europe, and United States of America (USA) for North America.

Methods: Patients who underwent autologous (ABR) breast reconstruction between 2016 and 2022 and completed at least one BREAST-Q Sexual Well-being either preoperative and/or up to 2-year postoperative were included.

Transforming growth factor-β receptor I kinase plays a crucial role in oligodendrocyte regeneration after demyelination.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the loss of oligodendrocytes (OLs) and axon demyelination in the central nervous system. Most therapeutic agents focus on regulating the immune response by suppressing autoimmune reactions. Therefore, developing therapeutic agents that promote remyelination by OLs at disease sites that have already undergone demyelination is necessary.

Comparison of Voice and Swallowing Changes After Thyroidectomy Using the Gasless Transaxillary, Transoral, and Conventional Transcervical Approaches: A Network Meta-analysis.

Purpose: This study evaluated voice and swallowing outcomes following thyroidectomy by using the gasless transaxillary (GTAA) and transoral (TOA) approaches compared with the conventional transcervical approach (CTA).

Methods: A comprehensive search of the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases was conducted through September 2024. Network meta-analyses were performed on 14 comparative studies, encompassing 1723 patients.

Lessons Learned From Management of Bilateral Renal Abscesses Caused by Invasive Aspergillosis in a Lung Transplant Recipient: A Case Report.

This study presents a rare case of bilateral renal abscess caused by Aspergillus fumigatus in a 50-year-old male patient who underwent lung transplant for interstitial lung disease. The abscess developed as an opportunistic fungal infection as a result of immunosuppression from posttransplant therapy. Imaging studies revealed abscesses in both kidneys.

Guidelines for the Treatment of Laryngeal Cancer from the Korean Society of Head and Neck Surgery.

Objectives: Effective treatment of laryngeal cancer requires clinical decision-making that balances survival outcomes with the preservation of essential functions, such as voice and swallowing. This study, led by the Clinical Practice Guideline Committee of the Korean Society of Head and Neck Surgery, aims to establish evidence-based recommendations to guide surgeons in optimizing treatment decisions for patients with laryngeal cancer.

Methods: A literature search was performed in the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and KoreaMed databases by a literature search expert and subsequently reviewed by a panel of 39 committee experts.

Stress Accelerates Depressive-Like Behavior through Increase of SPNS2 Expression in Tg2576 Mice.

To investigate the relationship between depression and AD, water avoidance stress (WAS) was induced for 10 days in both Tg2576 mice and wild-type (WT) mice. After WAS, memory function and depressive-like behavior were investigated in Tg2576 mice. Tg2576 WAS mice exhibited more depressive-like behaviors than WT WAS and Tg2576 control (CON) mice.

Predictive Factors of Capsular Contracture in Prepectoral Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction and its Surgical Approach.

 Prepectoral direct-to-implant (DTI) is a common implant-based breast reconstruction method used for patients with breast cancer, although patients often present capsular contracture as a common complication. This study aimed to investigate the causes and surgical outcomes of capsular contractures in patients with breast cancer who underwent prepectoral DTI.  The medical records of 392 patients (472 breasts) who underwent prepectoral DTI between August 2019 and July 2022 were retrospectively reviewed.

Intermittent Fasting Protects Against the Progression from Acute Kidney Injury to Chronic Kidney Disease.

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major but often underestimated risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Exploring innovative approaches to prevent this progression is critical. Intermittent fasting (IF), recognized for its metabolic and anti-inflammatory benefits, may offer protective effects in this context.

Metabolic Syndrome, Kidney-Related Adiposity, and Kidney Microcirculation: Unraveling the Damage.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of interrelated risk factors, including insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and visceral adiposity, all of which contribute to kidney microvascular injury and the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the specific impact of each component of MetS on kidney microcirculation remains unclear. Given the increasing prevalence of obesity, understanding how visceral fat-particularly fat surrounding the kidneys-affects kidney microcirculation is critical.

Intraoperative Facial Nerve Monitoring during Parotidectomy: The Current Practices and Patterns of the Korean Society of Head and Neck Surgery (KSHNS).

This study aimed to evaluate the current practices and trends of intraoperative facial nerve (FN) monitoring (IOFNM) during parotidectomy. A questionnaire containing 33 questions collecting information on the usage, indications, settings, techniques, loss of signal (LOS) management, anesthesiologist cooperation, and perception of usefulness of IOFNM was distributed among 348 members of the Korean Society of Head and Neck Surgery (KSHNS) via a dedicated website. The response rate was approximately 25.

C-H Functionalization of Poly(ethylene oxide) - Embracing Functionality, Degradability, and Molecular Delivery.

This study presents an organocatalytic C-H functionalization approach for postpolymerization modification (PPM) of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO). Most of PEO PPM is previously processed at the end hydroxy group, but recent advances in C-H functionalization open a way to modify the backbone position. Structurally diverse carboxylic acids are attached to PEO through a cascade process of radical generation by peroxide and oxidation to oxocarbenium by tertiary butylammonium iodide.

Recurrent and De Novo Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis After Kidney Transplantation: Comparison of Clinical Features and Transplant Outcomes.

Background: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a notable subtype of glomerulonephritis in kidney transplantation, often resulting in graft failure. Yet, research comparing transplant outcomes between de novo and recurrent FSGS is scarce. This study aims to compare clinical features and transplant outcomes between these two categories.

Time-Restricted Feeding Protects against Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Mice.

Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) in the kidneys is a major cause of acute kidney injury (AKI). Time-restricted feeding (TRF), known for its metabolic health benefits and alleviation of various chronic diseases without calorie restriction, was investigated for its potential protective effects against IRI-induced AKI. Male C57BL/6 mice underwent unilateral IRI, with their kidneys collected after two days.

Erratum: Text Correction. Evaluation of the clinical and radiographic effectiveness of treating peri-implant bone defects with a new biphasic calcium phosphate bone graft: a prospective, multicenter randomized controlled trial.

This corrects the article on p. 306 in vol. 53, PMID: 37524378.

Impact of Zinc Oxide on the Development of -Induced Maxillary Sinusitis Rabbit Model.

is commonly found in the airway and is associated with airway inflammatory diseases. Zinc oxide (ZO) is known to be an essential microelement that facilitates fungal survival, growth, and proliferation. This study aimed to investigate the impact of ZO on -induced fungal sinusitis in rabbits.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Triage in Hospital Emergency Departments: A Scoping Review.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in healthcare has become a major point of interest and raises the question of its impact on the emergency department (ED) triaging process. AI's capacity to emulate human cognitive processes coupled with advancements in computing has shown positive outcomes in various aspects of healthcare but little is known about the use of AI in triaging patients in ED. AI algorithms may allow for earlier diagnosis and intervention; however, overconfident answers may present dangers to patients.