Association between residential greenness and allergic diseases among adolescents in South Korea: A nationwide representative study.

Background: Residential greenness is an important environmental factor potentially influencing the development of allergic diseases in adolescents; however, its impact remains understudied in South Korea. This study aimed to examine the association between residential greenness and allergic disease prevalence using nationally representative data.

Method: We analyzed data from 1,130,598 adolescents (7-12th grade) participating in the Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (2007-2024).

Impact of the WellCheck smartphone app linked to electronic health records on clinical outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes: Study protocol for primary care-based, prospective, multicenter, cluster-randomized, pragmatic clinical trials.

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06419816. Registered on 14 May 2024.

Global Burden of Drug-Induced Anaphylaxis Associated With 33 Classes of Antibiotics (1968-2024): A Pharmacovigilance Analysis.

Background: Despite antibiotic-induced anaphylaxis being a severe allergic reaction requiring immediate care, large-scale studies examining all antibiotic subtypes remain limited. This study addresses this gap by analysing 33 antibiotic classes, along with epidemiological and regional variations.

Methods: This study utilised the world's largest pharmacovigilance database, with over 35 million individual case safety reports from 140 countries.

Identification of the Top 15 Drugs Associated With Anaphylaxis: A Pharmacovigilance Study.

Background: Drug-associated anaphylaxis is a common condition with significant risks if not promptly addressed. Yet, systematic research on the distribution of associated drugs and risk comparison across drug classes is limited. This study aims to identify frequently reported drugs and evaluate the strength of their signal detections with drug-associated anaphylaxis.

Disproportionality analysis of serotonin syndrome associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: a pharmacovigilance analysis.

Purpose: The incidence and risk of serotonin syndrome associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have increased. However, large-scale studies investigating this relationship remain limited. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the signal detection between six SSRIs and serotonin syndrome, rank their relative risks, and propose practical preventive strategies.

Conundrum and chances of diabetes management in the Western Pacific Region: A narrative review.

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally, and glucose management is essential for the treatment of diabetes. Most guidelines recommend early intensive therapy and individualized approaches. Although many countries have implemented various guidelines and educational programs to enhance glucose management, the target achievement rate still remains very low.

Incidence of solid cancers among residents near nuclear facilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Concerns about the potential health effects of radiation exposure in communities living near nuclear facilities persist, prompting ongoing studies across various countries. However, research on solid cancers in these communities remains limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively investigate the incidence of various solid cancers among residents near nuclear facilities, providing up-to-date scientific evidence on potential health effects in the context of energy security and net-zero emission targets.

Impact of Mass Screening Using Chest X-Ray on Mortality Reduction and Treatment Adherence Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients.

Background: Evaluate the impact of chest X-ray (CXR) screening on mortality and treatment adherence by comparing pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) cases detected through screening and those routinely diagnosed at healthcare facilities.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 10% randomly sampled National Health Insurance Service claims data assessed PTB cases diagnosed during 2004-2020. Patients were categorized as 'screening-detected (ACF, active case finding)' or 'routinely detected (PCF, passive case finding)' based on CXR screening history.

Testing multiple hypotheses on the colour change of treefrogs in response to various external conditions.

Amphibians are famous for their ability to change colours. And a considerable number of studies have investigated the internal and external factors that affect the expression of this phenotypic plasticity. Evidence to date suggests that thermoregulation and camouflage are the main pressures that influence frogs' adaptive colour change responses.

Comparative and experimental studies on the relationship between body size and countershading in caterpillars.

Countershading is a gradient of colouration in which the illuminated dorsal surfaces are darker than the unilluminated ventral surface. It is widespread in the animal kingdom and endows the body with a more uniform colour to decrease the chance of detection by predators. Although recent empirical studies support the theory of survival advantage conferred by countershading, this camouflage strategy has evolved only in some of the cryptic animals, and our understanding of the factors that affect the evolution of countershading is limited.

Associations of fasting glucose and glycated hemoglobin with vitamin D levels according to diabetes mellitus status in Korean adults.

Objectives: According to previous studies, vitamin D deficiency might increase the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). However, few studies have examined whether vitamin D continues to affect glucose control after DM diagnosis. Therefore, we examined the association between vitamin D and glucose levels in individuals with and without DM.