Mee Young Choi

The findings of our meta-analysis indicate that CE is superior to SBFT and EC in the evaluation of suspected CD cases. CE is also a more effective diagnostic modality in patients with established CD compared with EC.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and safety of performing transthoracic needle biopsy (TNB) under combined fluoroscopy and CT guidance using a C-arm cone-beam CT (CBCT) system. METHODS: We evaluated the diagnostic accuracy and safety of performing TNB using a C-arm CBCT system. We retrospectively evaluated 99 TNB cases performed in 98 patients using a C-arm CBCT system with an 18-gauge automated cutting needle. We reviewed the diagnostic accuracy accor

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Although important, clinically significant liver fibrosis is often overlooked in the general population. We aimed to examine the prevalence of clinically significant liver fibrosis using noninvasive tests (NITs) in the general population. METHODS: We collected data from four databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and KoreaMed) from inception to June 13, 2023. Original articles reporting the prevalence of clinically significant liver fibrosis in the general population were

Interferon (IFN) has been highlighted in several randomized controlled trials as an attractive therapeutic candidate based plausible mode of action, suppressed response in severe COVID-19, and inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 replication. This study investigated the efficacy and safety of IFN in patients with COVID-19 according to clinical severity. Randomized controlled trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of IFN (systemic or inhaled IFN-α, -β, and -λ) treatment in adult patients with COVID-19 wer

BACKGROUNDS/AIMS: Liver stiffness measurement (LSM) using vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) can assess fibrotic burden in chronic liver diseases. The systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to determine whether LSM using VCTE can predict the risk of development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients. METHODS: A systematic literature search of the Ovid-Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane, and KoreaMed databases (from January 2010 to June 2023) was

PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the usefulness of adding SPECT/CT to radioiodine whole-body scans (WBSs) for the treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). PATIENTS AND METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed following the PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO registration: CRD42022341732) to compare the feasibility of conclusive readings and the frequency of changes in treatment plans in patients with DTC undergoing WBS + SPECT/CT versus WBS. MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochr

PROSPERO Identifier: CRD42020215965.

BACKGROUNDS/AIMS: Accurate diagnosis of significant liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is crucial when determining whether to initiate antiviral treatment (AVT). We conduct a meta-analysis to assess the diagnostic performance of vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) for significant liver fibrosis in AVT-naïve CHB patients with serum alanine transaminase (ALT) levels within 5-fold the upper limit of normal (ULN). METHODS: The Ovid-Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane, and

Based on MTC analysis, using data from published randomized controlled trials, certolizumab and golimumab combined with MTX showed the highest efficacy in the three outcome measures (HAQ, DAS28-ESR < 2.6, and ACR 70 response) in MTX-refractory RA patients.

BACKGROUND: Although there is consensus to use immunoglobulins and corticosteroids as first-line treatments for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), the effectiveness of biological immunomodulators in patients refractory to standard therapy remains unclear. We aimed to outline real-world data on biological immunomodulators. METHOD: A literature search using Ovid-Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane CDSR, and KMBASE was conducted from September 2021 to August 2022; certainty of evidence wa

Purpose: The surgical results for exotropia with convergence insufficiency have been reported to be unsatisfactory and there was a risk of creating diplopia due to postoperative esotropia at distance. The purpose of this study is to determine the effective surgical method in convergence insufficiency exotropia. Methods: Two surgical procedures were alternately performed in patients with convergence insufficiency exotropia. Minimum follow-up was 6 months after surgery. In the bimedial resection (

AIM: This study aimed to explore the experiences of quality improvement personnel in implementing clinical pathways (CPs) in Korean hospitals. DESIGN: A qualitative study using focus-group interviews was conducted with healthcare professionals in charge of CP development and management in hospitals. METHODS: Sixteen quality improvement personnel from eight tertiary and seven general hospitals were recruited using purposive sampling. The verbatim transcribed data were analysed using qualitative c

This study evaluated adherence to the RIGHT Checklist of CPGs developed in Korea. It can provide helpful information to develop strategic plans for enhancing the capabilities of developing CPGs in Korea.