Se-Hyun Kwon

Background We previously identified ezetimibe, an inhibitor of Niemann–Pick C1-like intracellular cholesterol transporter 1 and European Medicines Agency-approved lipid-lowering agent, as a potent autophagy activator. However, its efficacy against pulmonary fibrosis has not yet been evaluated. This study aimed to determine whether ezetimibe has therapeutic potential against idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Methods Primary lung fibroblasts isolated from both humans and mice were employed for mechan

PURPOSE: Detection of early lung cancer using chest radiograph remains challenging. We aimed to highlight the benefit of using artificial intelligence (AI) in chest radiograph with regard to its role in the unexpected detection of resectable early lung cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients with pathologically proven resectable lung cancer from March 2020 to February 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, we included patients with incidentally detected resectable lung cancer. Because c

BACKGROUND: As lung transplantation (LTx) is becoming a standard treatment for end-stage lung disease, the use of bridging with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasing. We examined the clinical impact of being awake during ECMO as bridging therapy in patients awaiting LTx. METHODS: In this single-center study, we retrospectively reviewed 241 consecutive LTx patients between October 2012 and March 2019; 64 patients received ECMO support while awaiting LTx. We divided into awake a

BACKGROUND: Although depression is a common comorbidity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the role of sex remains unexplored. We evaluated sex differences of risk factors of depressive symptoms in adults with COPD. METHODS: /FVC ratio < 0.7. Presence of depressive symptoms was defined as a total score ≥ 5 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. RESULTS: 17.8% of participants expressed depressive symptoms. Relative regression analysis revealed that female sex (RR 2.38; 95% CI 1.55-3

In more than half of patients with smear-negative pulmonary TB, the diagnosis was delayed. Patients with delayed TB diagnosis were older, had higher BMI, and negative PCR results.

In addition to smoking, dietary habits may contribute to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study aimed to examine the association between dietary patterns and lung function in a Korean community cohort. A total of 5436 participants were included from the Ansan-Ansung cohort study. To identify the dietary patterns, we performed principal component factor analysis using the results of a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. The forced expiratory volume

Frequent exposure to water at public baths might affect the odds of contracting NTM-PD, excluding individuals infected with <i>M. intracellulare</i> strains.

A tailored strategy targeting high-risk patients is imperative for improved treatment outcomes. Further research on the rapid and accurate detection of resistance to INH and other companion drugs is warranted.

Purpose: Acute kidney injury (AKI) following sepsis is associated with higher mortality; however, reliable biomarkers for AKI development and recovery remain to be elucidated.Materials and Methods: Patients with sepsis admitted to the medical intensive care unit (ICU) of Severance Hospital between June 2018 and May 2019 were prospectively analyzed.Patients were divided into those with and without AKI within 48 hours.Patients with septic AKI were subdivided into AKI-recovery and non-recovery grou

The incidence of NTM-PD was considerably high among lung-transplant recipients. M. abscessus was the most common causative species of NTM-PD after lung transplantation.

BACKGROUND: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) with acute respiratory failure can result in development of pneumothorax during treatment. This study aimed to identify the incidence and related factors of pneumothorax in patients with PCP and acute respiratory failure and to analyze their prognosis. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the occurrence of pneumothorax, including clinical characteristics and results of other examinations, in 119 non-human immunodeficiency virus patients with PCP

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) has been a major public health problem in South Korea. Although TB notification rate in Korea is gradually decreasing, still highest among the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. To effectively control TB, understanding the TB epidemiology such as prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and annual risk of TB infection (ARI) are important. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of LTBI and ARI among South Kor

Background: Although using radial endobronchial ultrasound with guide sheath (r-EBUS-GS) has shown its diagnostic power in peripheral pulmonary lesion, its actual utility is still low due to variable diagnostic performance. To overcome its limitation, we evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of r-EBUS-GS when combined with transbronchial biopsy (TBB). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 74 patients with NSCLC who underwent r-EBUS-GS plus TBB or TBB alone as diagnostic me

Purpose The use of artificial intelligence (AI) for chest X-ray (CXR) analysis is becoming increasingly prevalent in medical environments. This study aimed to determine whether AI in CXR can unexpectedly detect lung nodule detection and influence patient diagnosis and management in non-respiratory outpatient clinics. Methods In this retrospective study, patients over 18 years of age, who underwent CXR at Yongin Severance Hospital outpatient clinics between March 2021 and January 2023 and were id