Characterization of Ceftriaxone-Resistant < em > Haemophilus influenzae < /em > Among Korean Children
CONCLUSION: The emergence of ceftriaxone-resistant H. influenzae with ceftriaxone MIC values of up to 0.75 mg/L was observed even in children in South Korea, with most associated with S385T and L389F substitutions. The N526K mutation alone does not significantly impact ceftriaxone resistance. Further large-scale studies are essential to investigate changes in antibiotic resistance patterns and factors influencing antibiotic resistance in H. influenzae isolated from pediatric patients in Korea.PMID:38651222 | PMC:PMC11035717 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e136 (Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science)
Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science - April 23, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Sanghoon Lee Gahee Kim Jung Hwa Kim Mi-Na Kim Jina Lee Source Type: research
Characterization of Ceftriaxone-Resistant < em > Haemophilus influenzae < /em > Among Korean Children
CONCLUSION: The emergence of ceftriaxone-resistant H. influenzae with ceftriaxone MIC values of up to 0.75 mg/L was observed even in children in South Korea, with most associated with S385T and L389F substitutions. The N526K mutation alone does not significantly impact ceftriaxone resistance. Further large-scale studies are essential to investigate changes in antibiotic resistance patterns and factors influencing antibiotic resistance in H. influenzae isolated from pediatric patients in Korea.PMID:38651222 | PMC:PMC11035717 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e136 (Source: J Korean Med Sci)
Source: J Korean Med Sci - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sanghoon Lee Gahee Kim Jung Hwa Kim Mi-Na Kim Jina Lee Source Type: research
Characterization of Ceftriaxone-Resistant < em > Haemophilus influenzae < /em > Among Korean Children
CONCLUSION: The emergence of ceftriaxone-resistant H. influenzae with ceftriaxone MIC values of up to 0.75 mg/L was observed even in children in South Korea, with most associated with S385T and L389F substitutions. The N526K mutation alone does not significantly impact ceftriaxone resistance. Further large-scale studies are essential to investigate changes in antibiotic resistance patterns and factors influencing antibiotic resistance in H. influenzae isolated from pediatric patients in Korea.PMID:38651222 | PMC:PMC11035717 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e136 (Source: J Korean Med Sci)
Source: J Korean Med Sci - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sanghoon Lee Gahee Kim Jung Hwa Kim Mi-Na Kim Jina Lee Source Type: research
Interim Estimates of 2023-2024 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Among Adults in Korea
In this study, we aimed to estimate the interim vaccine effectiveness (VE) of the influenza vaccination to prevent influenza during the early season. From November 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, we enrolled 2,632 subjects with influenza-like illness from eight hospitals participating in hospital-based influenza morbidity and mortality surveillance. A retrospective test-negative case-control study was conducted to estimate the VE. The results showed an adjusted VE of 22.5% (95% confidence interval [CI], 6.6 to 35.8) for the total population. The adjusted VE was 22.3% (95% CI, 6.1 to 35.7) for influenza A and 9.4% (95% CI, -...
Source: J Korean Med Sci - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yu Jung Choi Jang Wook Sohn Won Suk Choi Seong-Heon Wie Jacob Lee Jin-Soo Lee Hye Won Jeong Joong Sik Eom Eliel Nham Hye Seong Jin Gu Yoon Ji Yun Noh Joon Young Song Hee Jin Cheong Woo Joo Kim Source Type: research
Characterization of Ceftriaxone-Resistant < em > Haemophilus influenzae < /em > Among Korean Children
CONCLUSION: The emergence of ceftriaxone-resistant H. influenzae with ceftriaxone MIC values of up to 0.75 mg/L was observed even in children in South Korea, with most associated with S385T and L389F substitutions. The N526K mutation alone does not significantly impact ceftriaxone resistance. Further large-scale studies are essential to investigate changes in antibiotic resistance patterns and factors influencing antibiotic resistance in H. influenzae isolated from pediatric patients in Korea.PMID:38651222 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e136 (Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science)
Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science - April 23, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Sanghoon Lee Gahee Kim Jung Hwa Kim Mi-Na Kim Jina Lee Source Type: research
Temporal trends and the association between self-rated oral health and falls in community-dwelling older adults in South Korea: a secondary analysis of survey data
Conclusions
Older adults with poor SROH, especially women, had more fall accidents, making them a priority target for fall prevention strategies. This study suggests considering SROH status when identifying fall risk factors in community-dwelling older adults. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Seo, H.-J., Ahn, S.-K., Choi, M.-J. Tags: Open access, Epidemiology Source Type: research
Cross-Cultural Validation and the Psychometric Properties of the Korean Version of the Brief Religious Coping Scale
This study examined the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Brief Religious Coping Scale (RCOPE) among Korean Protestant Christians to determine its reliability and validity in South Korea considering the unique characteristics of Korean Protestant Christianity. Exploratory Factor Analysis (n = 251) and confirmatory factor analysis (n = 268) identified the original two-factor structure of the positive and negative religious coping subscales. Also, the scale exhibited robust reliability and construct validity. This study affirmed the scale is a valid and reliable instrument for m easuring religious...
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - April 20, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
The Environment and Headache: a Narrative Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewIn this narrative review, we summarize the peer-reviewed literature published between 2017 and 2022 that evaluated ambient environmental risk factors for primary headache disorders, which affect more than half of the population globally. Primary headache disorders include migraine, tension-type headache (TTH), and trigeminal and autonomic cephalalgias (TAC).Recent findingsWe identified 17 articles that met the inclusion criteria via PubMed or Google Scholar. Seven studies (41%) relied on data from US populations. The remaining studies were conducted in China, Taiwan, Germany, Ghana, Japan, the Neth...
Source: Current Environmental Health Reports - April 20, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research
The global impact of SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.2.86: a comprehensive analysis with the latest developments and transmission trends - an epidemiological study
CONCLUSIONS: The SARS-CoV-2, novel variant BA.2.86, spread over six continents and 89 countries and affected 19,532 people worldwide. The disease is more prevalent in the United Kingdom, United States of America, and European countries. The detection of the disease in multiple continents and countries suggests some degree of transmissibility. Global health authorities need to rethink their policies and implement strict strategies to eradicate emerging variants and minimize the global disease burden.PMID:38639533 | DOI:10.26355/eurrev_202404_35928 (Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences)
Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - April 19, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: S A Meo A S Meo D M Halepoto Source Type: research
Assisted reproductive techniques and subsequent risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis in offspring: a nationwide birth cohort study in South Korea
CONCLUSIONS: Our study offers important insights for clinicians, researchers, and parents regarding the health outcomes of ART-conceived infants and enhances our understanding of ART's impact on respiratory health.PMID:38639513 | DOI:10.26355/eurrev_202404_35902 (Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences)
Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - April 19, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: S H Kim M Kim H Lee S Woo H J Kim A Koyanagi L Smith M S Kim H K Min J-Y Min D K Yon Source Type: research
The global impact of SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.2.86: a comprehensive analysis with the latest developments and transmission trends - an epidemiological study
CONCLUSIONS: The SARS-CoV-2, novel variant BA.2.86, spread over six continents and 89 countries and affected 19,532 people worldwide. The disease is more prevalent in the United Kingdom, United States of America, and European countries. The detection of the disease in multiple continents and countries suggests some degree of transmissibility. Global health authorities need to rethink their policies and implement strict strategies to eradicate emerging variants and minimize the global disease burden.PMID:38639533 | DOI:10.26355/eurrev_202404_35928 (Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences)
Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - April 19, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: S A Meo A S Meo D M Halepoto Source Type: research
Assisted reproductive techniques and subsequent risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis in offspring: a nationwide birth cohort study in South Korea
CONCLUSIONS: Our study offers important insights for clinicians, researchers, and parents regarding the health outcomes of ART-conceived infants and enhances our understanding of ART's impact on respiratory health.PMID:38639513 | DOI:10.26355/eurrev_202404_35902 (Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences)
Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - April 19, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: S H Kim M Kim H Lee S Woo H J Kim A Koyanagi L Smith M S Kim H K Min J-Y Min D K Yon Source Type: research
