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Shin KS, Park MS, Lee MY, Cho EH, Woo HY, Park H, Kwon MJ. Baseline glycated albumin level and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Healthy individuals: a retrospective longitudinal observation in Korea. Scand J Clin Lab Invest 2024:1-6. [PMID: 38634263 DOI: 10.1080/00365513.2024.2341412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Glycated albumin (GA) reflects glycemic status for the past three weeks. GA level demonstrates a strong correlation with HbA1c level and is used as an adjunctive biomarker for diagnosis and monitoring of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In this study, we validated the predictive performance of baseline GA for development of T2DM in healthy individuals in Korea. From August 2013 to September 2014, the medical records of 3,771 healthy Koreans were retrospectively reviewed. Each participant was categorized into tertiles based on initial GA level. During the follow-up period through May 2020, study participants were evaluated for T2DM using HbA1c, fasting glucose level, and a self-reported diagnosis history. Baseline GA level by tertile (T1 to T3) was 10.4 ± 0.8% (mean ± SD), 12.1 ± 0.3%, and 13.7 ± 0.9%, respectively. The median follow-up was 5.97 years, during which 4.9% (186 of 3,771) of the participants developed T2DM. After adjusting for confounding factors, the hazard ratio for the development of T2DM in the highest GA level group (T3) compared to the reference group (T1) was 2.46 (95% CI, 1.7 to 3.58, p < 0.001 for trend) with a Harrell's C index of 0.80 (95% CI, 0.76 to 0.83). Also, within highest group of baseline HbA1c and FG levels, higher GA levels were associated with an increased HRs for T2DM. In conclusion, Our study confirms that the risk of T2DM increases with baseline GA level. Additional follow-up of the cohort is warranted to investigate the correlations between GA and other clinical indicators including diabetic complications.
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- Kang-Su Shin
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of R&D Management, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Cho EH, Park MS, Woo HY, Park H, Kwon MJ. Evaluation of clinical usefulness of HPV-16 and HPV-18 genotyping for cervical cancer screening. J Gynecol Oncol 2024; 35:35.e72. [PMID: 38522949 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2024.35.e72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE High-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection is a leading cause of cervical cancer, of which human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 and HPV-18 account for about 70% of cases. Since HPV infection is common, it is important to focus on the HPV genotypes that pose the highest risk for effective cervical cancer screening. In this study, we evaluated the clinical usefulness of HPV-16/HPV-18 genotyping for cervical cancer screening. METHODS A total of 86,022 women aged 25 years or older was analyzed in this study. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of HPV genotyping and cytology were analyzed. In addition, we subdivided participants into two groups according to cytology results, negative for intraepithelial lesion of malignancy (NILM) and atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US), and analyzed absolute risk (AR) and relative risk (RR) of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 3 or worse according to HPV genotype. RESULTS The AR of CIN 3 or worse was 77.0 times higher in HR-HPV-positive compared to HR-HPV-negative. Compared to 12 other HR-HPV-positive, the AR of CIN 3 or worse was 4.2 times higher in HPV-16 and/or HPV-18 positive. This finding was more evident in women with NILM than in women with ASC-US. The RR of CIN 3 or worse was 7.0 in women with NILM and 4.5 in women with ASC-US. CONCLUSION Regardless of the cytology results, the risk of CIN 3 or worse was higher in HPV-16/HPV-18 than in other HR-HPV. HPV-16/HPV-18 genotyping is recommended to screen women with a high risk of cervical cancer.
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- Eun Hye Cho
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Kim TY, Park MS, Jang JH, Woo HY, Cho D. Prevalence and molecular basis of null blood group phenotypes in the Korean population: Analysis using a public database. Transfusion 2024; 64:19-23. [PMID: 38031501 DOI: 10.1111/trf.17608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Null phenotypes are characterized by complete absence of all antigens within a blood group system and caused by null variants (e.g., nonsense, frameshift, initiation codon, and canonical splice site variants) in the genes encoding the antigens. Knowing the prevalence and molecular basis of null phenotypes is essential to establish a rare donor program, and the aim of this study was to reveal the prevalence and molecular basis of null phenotypes using the Korean Reference Genome Database (KRGDB) containing whole-genome sequences of 1722 Korean individuals. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Population allele frequencies of null alleles in 39 blood group systems except ABO, MNS, Rh, Lewis, and FORS were obtained from the KRGDB. The prevalence of null phenotypes was calculated using Hardy-Weinberg equation. RESULTS The prevalence of null phenotypes were estimated to be less than 0.001% in all blood group systems except JR and SID. The prevalence of the Jr(a-) and Sd(a-) phenotypes were estimated to be 0.0453% and 0.2323%, respectively. The most frequent null allele of the JR system was ABCG2*01N.01, accounting for approximately 85% of null alleles. DISCUSSION Our approach using a public database allowed us to investigate the prevalence and molecular basis of null phenotypes in the Korean population, which will serve as a guide for establishing a rare donor program in Korea. Considering the clinical significance, Jr(a-) is an important null phenotype that should be typed in the Korean population, and molecular assays targeting the most frequent allele ABCG2*01N.01 may be useful in detecting this phenotype.
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- Tae Yeul Kim
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee K, Lim S, Lee YG, Kim H, Lee S, Yu HJ, Park H, Kwon MJ, Woo HY. Evaluation of molecular methods for plasma detection of EGFR mutations in non-small cell lung cancer. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2022; 18:595-604. [PMID: 35098673 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.13705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations are detected in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and associated with responses to therapy with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). We compared the analytical performances of two real-time PCRs and droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) to detect EGFR mutations using plasma. METHODS Plasma EGFR tests were performed using 86 plasma samples from 75 prospectively enrolled NSCLC patients with early and advanced stages. Analytical performances of plasma-using two real-time PCR, Cobas EGFR mutation v2 and PANAMutyper, EGFR kit, and ddPCR were evaluated based on the tissue EGFR test results. The frequencies of EGFR mutations and acquired T790M mutation after TKI therapy were also assessed. RESULTS The incidence of all EGFR mutations was 52.3% (23/44) in tissue and was up to 43.2% (19/44) in plasma. The Cobas detection rates of three EGFR mutations (exon 19 deletions, L858R, and T790M) in plasma were similar to those in tissue. The Cobas showed a higher detection rate (76.7%) than that by the PANAMutyper (60.5%). Sensitivity for T790M mutation was lower than the sensitivity for the exon 19 deletions or L858R in both tests. Mutant allele frequency measured by ddPCR was significantly correlated with the semi-quantitative values of the Cobas. CONCLUSIONS Plasma EGFR tests showed similar detection rates for common EGFR mutations compared to the tissue EGFR tests. Cobas showed higher sensitivity in detection of EGFR mutations in body fluids than the PANAMutyper. Real-time PCR using plasma or body fluids could be a suitable first test for the detection of EGFR mutations.
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- Kyunghoon Lee
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Geyongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Park SK, Lee CW, Park DI, Woo HY, Cheong HS, Shin HC, Ahn K, Kwon MJ, Joo EJ. Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Fecal Samples From Patients With Asymptomatic and Mild COVID-19 in Korea. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 19:1387-1394.e2. [PMID: 32534042 PMCID: PMC7286243 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2020.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Although coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is characterized by fever and respiratory symptoms, some patients have no or mild symptoms. Severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has been detected in feces of patients. We investigated gastrointestinal symptoms and shedding of virus into feces of patients with asymptomatic or mild COVID-19. METHODS We collected data from 46 patients (median age, 26 y; 46% men) with asymptomatic or mild COVID-19 (without fever and pneumonia) and prolonged respiratory shedding of SARS-CoV-2, quarantined from April 4, 2020, through April 24, 2020, in Korea. Respiratory specimens included upper respiratory specimens (nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs) and lower respiratory specimens (sputum), and were collected twice per week. The median interval between COVID-19 diagnosis to the start of fecal sample collection was 37 days (range, 29-41 d); 213 stool specimens were collected from 46 patients. We used real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction to detect SARS-CoV-2 in the respiratory and fecal specimens. RESULTS Gastrointestinal manifestations were observed in 16 of the 46 patients (35%); diarrhea was the most common (15%), followed by abdominal pain (11%), dyspepsia (11%), and nausea (2%). Virus RNA was detected in feces from 2 patients without gastrointestinal symptoms (4%). Mean cycle threshold values from the time of quarantine to the time of fecal collection tended to be lower in patients with virus detected in fecal samples than in patients without virus in fecal samples (29.91 vs 33.67 in the first week, 29.47 vs 35.71 in the fifth week, respectively). Shedding of virus into feces persisted until day 50 after diagnosis; fecal samples began to test negative before or at approximately the time that respiratory specimens also began to test negative. CONCLUSIONS In an analysis of fecal and respiratory specimens from patients with COVID-19 in quarantine in Korea, we found that the gastrointestinal tract could be a route of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 even in patients with asymptomatic or mild disease, with no gastrointestinal symptoms. The viral load of the respiratory specimens appears be related to shedding of the virus into feces in this group of patients.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Genome Institute, PDXen Biosystems, Inc, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine.
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Kim MK, Lee K, Woo HY, Park H, Ro S, Yoon WT, Kwon MJ. Late Diagnosis of Wilson Disease, Initially Presenting as Cerebellar Atrophy Mimicking Spinocerebellar Ataxia, by Multigene Panel Testing. Ann Lab Med 2020; 40:500-503. [PMID: 32539308 PMCID: PMC7295955 DOI: 10.3343/alm.2020.40.6.500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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- Min-Kyeong Kim
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee K, Lim S, Park H, Woo HY, Chang Y, Sung E, Jung HS, Yun KE, Kim CW, Ryu S, Kwon MJ. Subclinical thyroid dysfunction, bone mineral density, and osteoporosis in a middle-aged Korean population. Osteoporos Int 2020; 31:547-555. [PMID: 31720711 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-019-05205-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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UNLABELLED Thyroid dysfunction is associated with the loss of bone density (osteoporosis). However, the connection between subclinical thyroid dysfunction and osteoporosis remains controversial. This study found no apparent association between subclinical hypothyroidism or subclinical hyperthyroidism and bone mineral density (BMD) in the lumbar spine and femur. INTRODUCTION The present study examined the relationship between subclinical thyroid dysfunction and BMD in healthy middle-aged adults. METHODS A total of 25,510 healthy Koreans with normal free thyroxine levels were enrolled from January 2011 to December 2016, and 91% of subjects visited only once. The average age of the 15,761 women was 45, and the average age of the 9749 men was 48. Levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and BMD were recorded in all subjects. BMD was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. RESULTS No apparent association was found between subclinical thyroid dysfunction and BMD in the lumbar spine, femur-neck, and proximal femur sites compared with a euthyroid group. Age, body mass index (BMI), and postmenopausal status affected BMD in women, and only BMI affected BMD in men. Subclinical hypothyroidism was independently associated with a lower risk of osteoporosis (odds ratio 0.657, 95% confidence interval 0.464-0.930) in 4710 postmenopausal women. CONCLUSIONS No apparent association was found between subclinical hypothyroidism or subclinical hyperthyroidism defined on single TSH measurement and BMD at the lumbar spine and femur in a large cohort of middle-aged men and women. Subclinical hypothyroidism was independently associated with a lower risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
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- K Lee
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Lim S, Lee K, Woo HY, Park H, Kwon MJ. Evaluation of Cobas 8000 Analyzer Series Module e801 Analytical Performance. Ann Clin Lab Sci 2019; 49:372-379. [PMID: 31308038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Immunoassays are important tests that provide essential information for patient care. The e801, a module of the recently released Cobas 8000 series (Roche Diagnostics, Mannheim, Germany), is an automated immunoassay system based on streptavidin-biotin interactions. In this study, we evaluated the analytical performance of the e801. METHODS We evaluated the precision, linearity, assay comparison, and reference range validation of 16 analytes (AFP, CA19-9, CA125, CEA, CYFRA, ferritin, NSE, PSA, Vitamin D, E2, fT4, TSH, FSH, insulin, NT-proBNP, and T) according to the guidelines of the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute. RESULTS In precision evaluations, the coefficients of variation were less than each allowable total error for all analytes. Linearity was observed for all analytes over the entire tested analytical range (r2≥0.99). Performance comparisons revealed that the two systems are comparable, with correlation coefficients (r)>0.975 for all analytes. The reference range validation was also within the allowable criteria. CONCLUSIONS In this study, the Cobas 8000 e801 analyzer demonstrated acceptable performance with respect to precision, linearity, reference range validation, and correlation. Therefore, the e801 analyzer is expected to be useful for routine immunoassays in clinical laboratories, although education and awareness about biotin interference is necessary for successful implementation in clinical practice.
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- Sangeun Lim
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee S, Yu HJ, Lim S, Park H, Kwon MJ, Woo HY. Evaluation of the Elecsys Syphilis electrochemiluminescence immunoassay as a first-line screening test in the reverse algorithms for syphilis serodiagnosis. Int J Infect Dis 2019; 80:98-104. [PMID: 30634041 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2018.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Revised: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES With the development of the automated treponemal test, new syphilis serodiagnosis algorithms, reverse algorithm, and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) algorithm have been recommended recently. We investigated the efficacy of an electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) as an initial screening test in the reverse and ECDC algorithms. METHODS Samples from 4,771 subjects were included in this study. We performed rapid plasma reagin (RPR), ECLIA, and Treponema pallidum particle agglutination (TPPA) according to these three algorithms. The fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbed (FTA-ABS) test was additionally applied for discordant cases between the RPR and ECLIA results. The FTA-ABS results and the consensus of three algorithms were considered a gold standard. RESULTS A total of 208 subjects were diagnosed with syphilis. The traditional algorithm had a sensitivity of 25.96%, specificity of 100%, and accuracy of 96.77%. Both the reverse and ECDC algorithms showed the same diagnostic performance, sensitivity of 95.19%, specificity of 99.96%, and accuracy of 99.75%. The agreements between the traditional algorithm and the other algorithms were 96.9% with a kappa value of 0.415. CONCLUSIONS The diagnostic accuracy of the reverse and ECDC algorithms using the ECLIA as a first-line screening test was superior to that of the traditional algorithm.
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- Seungjun Lee
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Republic of Korea; Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Oh KS, Kim EJ, Ha JW, Woo HY, Kwon MJ, Shin DW, Shin YC, Lim SW. The Relationship between Plasma Oxytocin Levels and Social Anxiety Symptoms. Psychiatry Investig 2018; 15:1079-1086. [PMID: 30301300 PMCID: PMC6258994 DOI: 10.30773/pi.2018.08.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The pathophysiology of social anxiety disorder (SAD) is not yet well understood, but previous research has suggested that oxytocin is associated with social behavior and may play a role in human anxiety states and anxiety-related traits. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible relationship between social anxiety symptoms and plasma oxytocin levels. METHODS Twenty-three male patients with SAD and 28 healthy male controls participated in this study. All participants were assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) and the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS). Multivariate regression analysis was performed to identify associations between plasma oxytocin levels and SAD. RESULTS In multiple regression models, after controlling for age and years of education, we found that higher oxytocin levels were significantly associated with higher total LSAS scores (R2 =0.157, coefficient=0.145, 95% CI=-0.0005-0.291, p=0.051) and fear subscale scores (R2 =0.134, coefficient=0.083, 95% CI=0.007-0.159, p=0.034) in the SAD group. CONCLUSION In this study, increased plasma oxytocin levels were associated with higher social anxiety symptoms among SAD patients, but not among controls. This might be because among SAD patients, higher oxytocin (OT) secretion is an insufficient compensatory attempt to reduce social anxiety symptoms.
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- Kang-Seob Oh
- Department of Psychiatry, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Workplace Mental Health Institute, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Yonsei Forest Mental Health Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Workplace Mental Health Institute, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Workplace Mental Health Institute, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Yu HJ, Lim S, Kim MK, Lee S, Kwon MJ, Park H, Woo HY. Urine Cotinine level with smoking history predicts a risk of coronary artery calcification. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 2018; 59:146-151. [PMID: 29597077 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2018.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Revised: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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We investigated whether urine cotinine level, alone or combined with smoking status and cumulative smoking amount, could predict coronary calcium (CAC) score increase over time. The study population included 10,980 subjects. We analysed an association between CAC score increase over time and single or combined smoking-related factors. Urine cotinine level of ≥100 ng/mL, current or ex-smokers, and cumulative smoking amount of ≥1 pack-years (PY) showed significantly higher odds ratios (ORs) for CAC score increase over time. A combination of current smokers with >10 PY and urine cotinine level of ≥100 ng/mL showed the highest OR. Irrespective of smoking status and cumulative smoking amount, all combinations with urine cotinine of ≥100 ng/mL showed higher ORs than other combinations with urine cotinine level of <100 ng/mL. Urine cotinine levels can be useful to predict coronary artery calcification and encourage smokers to quit smoking.
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- Hui-Jin Yu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Ko K, Yu S, Kwon MJ, Lee EH, Woo HY, Park H. Comparison of AdvanSure HPV GenoBlot and Hybrid Capture 2 assays for detection of HPV infection. J Clin Lab Anal 2017; 32. [PMID: 28205267 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.22161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 01/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We sought to compare the performance of the AdvanSure assay to the Hybrid Capture (HC) 2 for the detection of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR HPV). METHODS A total of 855 cervical swab specimens were obtained. We submitted all specimens for HR HPV detection with HC2 and the AdvanSure assay. We subsequently analyzed discordant results and specimens that were positive on both assays using restriction fragment mass polymorphism (RFMP) genotyping analysis. RESULTS HC2 yielded positive results in 12.0% of specimens, while the AdvanSure assay detected one of 13 HR HPV types in 11.5% of specimens. The overall agreement rate between the assays was 98.5% with a kappa coefficient of 0.928. Discordant results between these two assays were observed in 12 cases, seven were positive only on HC2 and five were positive only on AdvanSure. RFMP analysis of the 12 discordant cases revealed three false-positive results using HC2, and one false-positive and five false-negative results using AdvanSure. CONCLUSIONS Considering the high agreement rate with HC2 and the ability to differentiate 35 HPV genotypes including HPV 16/18, the AdvanSure assay could be used as a laboratory testing method for HPV infection screening.
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- Kiwoong Ko
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Green Cross Reference Laboratory, Yongin, Kyunggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Yoon JE, Sunwoo JS, Kim JS, Roh H, Ahn MY, Woo HY, Lee KB. Poststroke glycemic variability increased recurrent cardiovascular events in diabetic patients. J Diabetes Complications 2017; 31:390-394. [PMID: 27956053 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2016.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2016] [Revised: 11/13/2016] [Accepted: 11/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The association between blood glucose fluctuation and poststroke cardiovascular outcome has been largely unknown. This study attempted to evaluate whether initial glycemic variability increases cardiovascular events and mortality in diabetic patients with acute ischemic stroke. METHODS We recruited consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack from March 2005 to December 2014. A total of 674 patients with diabetes within 72 hours from stroke onset were included. The serum glucose levels were checked 4 times per day during the initial 3 hospital days. J-index, coefficients of variation and standard deviation were calculated for glycemic variability. Composite outcome (nonfatal stroke, nonfatal myocardial infarction, cardiovascular death) and all-cause mortality at 3 months were prospectively captured. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were done adjusting for covariates which can influence on cardiovascular outcomes. RESULTS Cardiovascular composite outcomes at 3 months were identified in 71 (10.5%): 11 (6.5%), 15 (8.9%), 18 (10.7%) and 27 (16.0%) in each J-index quartiles (P = .035). The highest quartile of J-index had significantly higher cardiovascular death (4.2%, 3.6%, 6.5% and 11.8%; P = .008). In multivariable logistic regression, age (odds ratio [OR] 1.045; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.006-1.084), P = .021), NIH stroke scale (OR 1.078; 95% CI 1.024-1.134, P = .004), and the highest J-index (OR 12.058; 95% 1.890-76.912, P = .008) were significantly associated with 3-month cardiovascular composite outcome. Increased cardiovascular outcomes in highest J-index quartile were similar in both euglycemic and hyperglycemic groups. CONCLUSION The initial glycemic variability might increase cardiovascular events in acute ischemic stroke patients with diabetes.
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- Jee-Eun Yoon
- Departments of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Jung JY, Kim KH, Woo HY, Shin DW, Shin YC, Oh KS, Shin EH, Lim SW. Binge eating is associated with trait anxiety in Korean adolescent girls: a cross sectional study. BMC Womens Health 2017; 17:8. [PMID: 28109277 PMCID: PMC5251209 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-017-0364-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2016] [Accepted: 01/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Binge eating occurs more frequently in women than in men, and is known to be related to psychological factors such as stress, depression, and anxiety. This study examined the relationship between binge eating and depression, trait anxiety, and perceived stress in Korean adolescents. METHODS Four hundred girls (aged 17-18 years) from two high schools located in Seoul completed self-report questionnaires. In total, 327 participants returned reliable responses, and were included in the final study. Binge eating was measured using the Bulimic Inventory Test Edinburgh. The questionnaire also included the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Trait Anxiety (TA) of State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Anxiety Sensitivity Inventory (ASI), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). RESULTS The binge-eating group had higher BMI than the control group. The binge-eating group showed higher scores than control on the PSS, BDI, ASI, and TA. The TA was most highly correlated with binge eating. From logistic regression analysis, TA was revealed to be the only factor that raised the risk of binge eating, whereas PSS, BDI, and ASI showed no statistical significance. CONCLUSION Although binge eating was correlated with perceived stress, depression, and trait anxiety, when their influences were controlled, only binge eating appeared to be associated with trait anxiety.
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- Jin-Yi Jung
- Department of Psychiatry, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 29 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03181, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 29 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03181, South Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 29 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03181, South Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 29 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03181, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Sangji University, Wonju, South Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 29 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03181, South Korea.
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- Hui-Jin Yu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lim S, Yu HJ, Lee S, Joo EJ, Yeom JS, Woo HY, Park H, Kwon MJ. First Case ofPsychrobacter sanguinisBacteremia in a Korean Patient. Ann Clin Microbiol 2017. [DOI: 10.5145/acm.2017.20.3.74] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Sangeun Lim
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Yu S, Lee JK, Kim JH, Park H, Lee MY, Ryu S, Kwon MJ, Woo HY. Corrigendum to 'Diagnostic performance and establishment of reference limits of HE4 in Korean healthy women' [Gynecol. Oncol. 143 (2016) 128-134]. Gynecol Oncol 2016; 144:227. [PMID: 27884515 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Shinae Yu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- KIRAMS Radiation Biobank, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Ko K, Yu S, Lee EH, Park H, Woo HY, Kwon MJ. Comparison of Abbott RealTime High-Risk HPV and Hybrid Capture 2 Assays for Detection of HPV Infection. Ann Clin Lab Sci 2016; 46:522-528. [PMID: 27650620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Various assays for detecting high-risk human papillomavirus (HR HPV) have been introduced recently, including the Abbott RealTime High-Risk HPV assay. We sought to compare the performance of Abbott PCR to Hybrid Capture 2 for the detection of HR HPV. METHODS A total of 941 cervical swab specimens were obtained. We submitted all specimens for HR HPV detection with HC2 and Abbott PCR, and then additionally analyzed discordant and concordant positive results using restriction fragment mass polymorphism (RFMP) genotyping analysis. RESULTS HC2 detected one of 13 HR HPV types in 12.3% (116/941) of cases, while Abbott PCR detected one of 14 detectable HR HPV types in 12.9% (121/941) of cases. The overall agreement rate was 97.3% with a kappa coefficient of 0.879. Discordant results between these two assays were observed in 25 cases. HC2 showed a sensitivity of 90.0% and specificity of 95.9%, while Abbott PCR showed a sensitivity of 98.0% and specificity of 96.8% when using RFMP results as the gold standard. For HPV 16/18 detection, Abbott PCR showed 95.8%/88.9% sensitivity and 99.2%/99.8% specificity, respectively. The overall coinfection rate between HPV 16, 18 and non-16/18 was 9.9% (12/121) in Abbott PCR analysis. CONCLUSIONS Considering its high agreement rate with HC2, higher sensitivity/specificity compared to HC2, and ability to differentiate HPV 16/18 from other HPV types, Abbott PCR could be a reliable laboratory testing method for the screening of HPV infections.
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- Kiwoong Ko
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Green Cross Reference Laboratory, Yongin, Kyunggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Kim KH, Kim Y, Ha J, Shin DW, Shin YC, Oh KS, Woo HY, Lim SW. Association between the CLOCK gene 3111 T > C polymorphism and an irregular menstrual cycle in Korean adolescents. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2016; 36:148-54. [PMID: 26453284 DOI: 10.3109/0167482x.2015.1089229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The menstrual cycle is an example of a human infradian rhythm, but an altered sleep-wake cycle or a disrupted circadian rhythm can change the regularity of the menstrual cycle. In this study, we investigated whether an irregular menstrual cycle is associated with polymorphisms in the CLOCK (3111T > C) and/or PER3 (variable number tandem repeat, VNTR) genes, which are known to have an impact on the circadian rhythm. One hundred ninety-seven postmenarchal, adolescent girls from two girls' high schools in Seoul, Korea, were studied. All participants were requested to complete the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to assess the emotional distress that might cause menstrual irregularity. Every participant donated a blood sample from which DNA was extracted and genotyped for the CLOCK 3111T > C and PER3 VNTR polymorphisms. A significant association was found between the CLOCK 3111T > C genotype and irregular menstrual cycles. Subjects with the 3111T > C genotype had a high risk of an irregular menstrual cycle compared with 3111T/T homozygous subjects (odds ratio [OR] = 2.88; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.26-6.55). When multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to adjust for age, PSS, STAI, BDI and BMI, subjects with the 3111T > C polymorphism showed a significantly increased OR for irregular menstrual cycles (OR = 3.09; 95% CI: 1.32-7.21). There was no significant association between the PER3 VNTR polymorphism and the irregularity of the menstrual cycle (p > 0.05). The results of this study suggest that the CLOCK 3111T > C polymorphism could be an independent risk factor for irregular menstrual cycles, irrespective of psychological distress and endocrine or metabolic conditions, and could be used as a molecular marker for gynecological studies on this aspect.
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- Kye-Hyun Kim
- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine , Seoul , South Korea
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- b Department of Psychiatry , Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine , Seoul , South Korea
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- c Department of Psychiatry , Myongji Hospital , Goyang , South Korea , and
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- b Department of Psychiatry , Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine , Seoul , South Korea
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- b Department of Psychiatry , Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine , Seoul , South Korea
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- b Department of Psychiatry , Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine , Seoul , South Korea
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- d Department of Laboratory Medicine , Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine , Seoul , South Korea
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- b Department of Psychiatry , Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine , Seoul , South Korea
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Yu S, Lee JK, Kim JH, Park H, Lee MY, Ryu S, Kwon MJ, Woo HY. Diagnostic performance and establishment of reference limits of HE4 in Korean healthy women. Gynecol Oncol 2016; 143:128-134. [PMID: 27426308 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.07.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Revised: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 07/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to establish distribution and reference limits of HE4 and risk of ovarian malignancy algorithm (ROMA) in healthy Korean women and investigated the factors influencing HE4 levels. We also investigated the diagnostic performances of HE4 and ROMA score, compared with CA125. METHODS We collected specimens from 1809 healthy Korean women, 140 specimens from patients with ovarian cancers (OCs) and 123 specimens from patients with benign ovarian tumor. Serum HE4 and CA125 concentrations were measured using an electrochemiluminescence immunoassay. The receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was done for ROMA, HE4, CA125 and combining of HE4 and CA125. RESULTS HE4 level was influenced by age, not by menopausal status. The 97.5th percentile upper reference limit of HE4 of subjects <50years and ≥50year-old was 63.87pmol/L and 88.28pmol/L, respectively. The 97.5th percentile upper reference limits of ROMA score were 13.66 in premenopausal and 19.30 in postmenopausal women. The serum HE4 level was even lower in the patients with benign tumor compared to those in healthy controls. HE4 had significantly higher concentrations in OCs than benign ovarian tumor (P<0.001). ROMA and HE4 combined with CA125 or not performed better diagnostically than CA125 alone for distinguishing OCs, with AUCs of 0.844 for ROMA, 0.827 for combining of HE4 and CA125, 0.825 for HE4, and 0.795 for CA125. CONCLUSIONS The reference limit of HE4 was different from those reported by other studies, suggesting racial or regional difference. HE4 and ROMA were better than CA125 for differentiation normal and benign ovarian tumor from OCs. (Word count: 253).
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- Shinae Yu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- KIRAMS Radiation Biobank, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Center for Cohort Studies, Total Healthcare Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Ko K, Kwon MJ, Lee EH, Woo HY, Park H. Comparison of GeneFinder human papillomavirus (HPV) Liquid Beads Microarray PCR Kit and Hybrid Capture 2 Assay for Detection of HPV Infection. J Clin Lab Anal 2016; 31. [PMID: 27387091 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.22025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2015] [Accepted: 06/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Along with advances in methodological technologies, various assays for detecting high-risk human papillomavirus (HR HPV) have been introduced. The GeneFinder HPV liquid beads microarray PCR kit is one of the recently developed. Our aim was to compare the performance of GeneFinder to Hybrid Capture 2 for detection of HR HPV. METHODS A total of 900 cervical swab specimens were obtained. All specimens were submitted for HR HPV detection with Hybrid Capture 2 (HC2) and GeneFinder and then additionally analyzed the discordant or both positive results using restriction fragment mass polymorphism (RFMP) genotyping analysis. RESULTS Hybrid Capture 2 detected 12.8% cases and GeneFinder detected 15.8% cases with 13 HR HPV types. Also, GeneFinder detected 27.4% cases for 32 detectable HPV types. The overall agreement rate was 93.2% with 0.724 kappa coefficient. Discordant results between these two assays were observed in 56 cases. HC2 showed sensitivity of 83.5% and specificity of 95.9%, while GeneFinder showed sensitivity of 85.4% and specificity of 91.9%. For HPV 16 or HPV 18 detection, GeneFinder showed 95.0% or 66.7% of sensitivity and 99.2% or 100%, respectively. Overall coinfection rate was 15.4% (38/247) in GeneFinder analysis. CONCLUSIONS Considering the high agreement rate with HC2, high sensitivity and the ability to differentiate 32 HPV genotypes including HPV 16/18, GeneFinder could be used as a laboratory testing method for the screening of HPV infections. The use of GeneFinder may also contribute to future research associated with the significance of various HPV types and multiple coinfections.
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- Kiwoong Ko
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Green Cross Reference Laboratory, Yongin, Kyunggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Yu HJ, Kwon MJ, Woo HY, Park H. Analysis of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status According to Age, Gender, and Seasonal Variation. J Clin Lab Anal 2016; 30:905-911. [PMID: 27075522 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.21955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Revised: 12/11/2015] [Accepted: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The effects of age, gender, and seasonal variation on human levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) are not well understood. In this study, we aimed to investigate 25(OH)D status according to these factors in a Korean population. METHODS A total of 303,943 serum 25(OH)D levels were measured using an electrochemiluminescence immunoassay between October 2011 and May 2014. Potential participants were ineligible for the study if they had significant renal, hepatic, or thyroid dysfunction, as well as any major ongoing disease that could influence serum 25(OH)D levels. RESULTS A total of 95,137 subjects (49,662 men and 45,475 women) were included in this study. The mean 25(OH)D levels were higher in men (42.4 nmol/l) than in women (32.9 nmol/l, P < 0.001). Among the men and women, 73.0% and 88.9%, respectively, had 25(OH)D levels <50 nmol/l, whereas only 3.8% of men and 1.4% of women had levels >75 nmol/l. The highest mean 25(OH)D value was noted in individuals aged ≥70 for both genders. The proportion of those with 25(OH)D levels <50 nmol/l appeared to be higher among younger subjects (P < 0.001). Lastly, there were significant differences between 25(OH)D levels in individuals during summer to fall and winter to spring in both genders, indicating seasonal periodicity (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Serum 25(OH)D status varied according to gender, age, and season. Therefore, analyses of vitamin D status require individualized gender, age, and seasonally adjusted thresholds. Clinicians should consider these factors when determining optimal serum 25(OH)D levels in clinical practice.
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- Hui-Jin Yu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Ko K, Kwon MJ, Ryu S, Woo HY, Park H. Performance Evaluation of Three URiSCAN Devices for Routine Urinalysis. J Clin Lab Anal 2015; 30:424-30. [PMID: 26303237 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.21874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2014] [Accepted: 07/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study compares the diagnostic performance (in routine urinalysis) of three URiSCAN devices and three Roche analyzers to manual microscopy and quantitative assays. METHODS We analyzed eight dipstick tests using three URiSCAN devices. The results were compared to those of the tests performed using three Roche analyzers. The results of leukocyte and erythrocyte screens were compared to those obtained using manual microscopy. Protein, glucose, pH, and specific gravity (SG) assays performed on the URiSCAN devices were compared with the results of corresponding quantitative assays. RESULTS The rates of agreement within one grade difference were found to be more than 94.3%. When compared with manual microscopy, the Optima provided better diagnostic performance for the detection of leukocytes compared with the Urisys 1100. Compared to the Urisys 2400, the Super plus provided better diagnostic performance with regard to both leukocytes and erythrocytes. There was good correlation between the three URiSCAN devices and each quantitative assay, except for SG detection. CONCLUSION There were well correlated results between those of the three URiSCAN devices and those obtained using the corresponding Roche analyzers, quantitative assays, and manual microscopy. URiSCAN series devices are therefore suitable for routine urinalysis in clinical laboratories.
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- Kiwoong Ko
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University, School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Ko K, Kwon MJ, Woo HY, Park H, Park CH, Lee ST, Kim SH. Identification of Mixed Lineage Leukemia Gene (MLL)/MLLT10 Fusion Transcripts by Reverse Transcription-PCR and Sequencing in a Case of AML With a FISH-Negative Cryptic MLL Rearrangement. Ann Lab Med 2015; 35:469-71. [PMID: 26131423 PMCID: PMC4446590 DOI: 10.3343/alm.2015.35.4.469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2014] [Revised: 01/21/2015] [Accepted: 04/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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- Kiwoong Ko
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Ko K, Kwon MJ, Woo HY, Park H. Investigation of Transition Types of HPV DNA Test Results over Time in Korean Women. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 16:3167-72. [PMID: 25921116 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.8.3167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Understanding the history of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection is important for interpretation of a positive HPV DNA screening test, future work-up and treatment. We investigated the transition of HPV DNA test results in Korean women, and analyzed the association of cytology result with transition type. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed annual HPV DNA test results for 5,274 subjects between January 2005 and December 2012. Each subject had a minimum of five annual tests over the eight-year period. Based on the pattern of results, the transition type for each subject was assigned to one of the following: negative, persistent, latent, transient, and unclassifiable. Associations of cytology results with the HPV DNA transition types, number of positive results, and the durations of positive results were also analyzed. RESULTS The proportion of abnormal cytology findings decreased in the following order of transition patterns: persistent, latent, transient, and negative. Among transient patterns, a duration of three years or more significantly correlated with cytology results of non-high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL; p<0.001). In the persistent group, duration of five years or more correlated with both non-HSIL and HSIL (p<0.001). Latent group showed no correlation with duration. Irrespective of patterns, having five or more positive results was significantly associated with HSIL (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Our findings may contribute to better understanding of HPV infection, interpretation of HPV DNA screening results, and prediction of prognosis according to transition type.
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- Kiwoong Ko
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea E-mail :
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Yu S, Kwon MJ, Lee EH, Park H, Woo HY. Comparison of clinical performances among Roche Cobas HPV, RFMP HPV PapilloTyper and Hybrid Capture 2 assays for detection of high-risk types of human papillomavirus. J Med Virol 2015; 87:1587-93. [DOI: 10.1002/jmv.24206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Shinae Yu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Kangbuk Samsung Hospital; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Kangbuk Samsung Hospital; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul South Korea
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- Green Cross Laboratories; Yongin South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Kangbuk Samsung Hospital; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Kangbuk Samsung Hospital; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul South Korea
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Yu S, Kwon MJ, Lee ST, Woo HY, Park H, Kim SH. Analysis of acute myeloid leukemia in Korean patients with sole trisomy 6. Ann Lab Med 2014; 34:402-4. [PMID: 25187897 PMCID: PMC4151013 DOI: 10.3343/alm.2014.34.5.402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2013] [Revised: 04/16/2014] [Accepted: 07/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- Shinae Yu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee JG, Lee KB, Roh H, Ahn MY, Bae HJ, Lee JS, Woo HY, Hwang HW. Intracranial Arterial Calcification Can Predict Early Vascular Events after Acute Ischemic Stroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2014; 23:e331-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2013.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2013] [Revised: 12/08/2013] [Accepted: 12/16/2013] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Yu S, Kwon MJ, Kim K, Koo DH, Woo HY, Park H. A rare case of acute leukemic presentation of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm without cutaneous lesions. Ann Lab Med 2014; 34:148-51. [PMID: 24624352 PMCID: PMC3948829 DOI: 10.3343/alm.2014.34.2.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2013] [Revised: 07/17/2013] [Accepted: 08/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- Shinae Yu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Shin SY, Kwon MJ, Park H, Woo HY. Comparison of chronic kidney disease prevalence examined by the chronic kidney disease epidemiology collaboration equation with that by the modification of diet in renal disease equation in Korean adult population. J Clin Lab Anal 2014; 28:320-7. [PMID: 24578261 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.21688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2013] [Accepted: 08/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The new estimated glomerular filtration (eGFR) equation, Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation, was recently introduced. We compared the prevalence of CKD examined by the CKD-EPI equation with that by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation. METHODS We analyzed the data from a total of 14,605 Korean adults (age ≥20 years), who were enrolled in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2007, 2009, and 2010. CKD stages 1 and 2 were defined as eGFR ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m(2) with proteinuria measured by dipstick. CKD stages 3-5 were defined as eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m(2) . RESULTS The eGFRs calculated by the CKD-EPI equation were higher than those calculated by the MDRD equation (P < 0.001), especially in women and young people. The prevalence of CKD stages 3-5 calculated by the MDRD equation was 6.8%, 3.0%, and 3.0% in 2007, 2009, and 2010, respectively. The prevalence of CKD stages 3-5 calculated by CKD-EPI equation was 7.7%, 2.7%, and 2.6% in 2007, 2009, and 2010, respectively. When defining the CKD using the CKD-EPI equation, 55 (32.7%) of 350 cases were reclassified into more advanced stages and 295 cases (67.3%) were reclassified into less-advanced stages. CONCLUSION The CKD-EPI equation caused an overall low prevalence of CKD compared to the MDRD. Therefore, CKD-EPI equation might be helpful to prevent an overestimation of CKD.
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- Sang-Yong Shin
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Shin SY, Kwon MJ, Song J, Park H, Woo HY. Measurement of serum total vitamin D (25-OH) using automated immunoassay in comparison [corrected] with liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry. J Clin Lab Anal 2014; 27:284-9. [PMID: 23852785 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.21598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2012] [Accepted: 02/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The associations of vitamin D deficiency with many nonskeletal diseases are still being discovered. We evaluated the use of an automated immunoassay to measure serum total vitamin D (25-OH) and assessed vitamin D status in a Korean adult population. METHODS We compared the Elecsys Vitamin D (25-OH) Total Assay (Roche Diagnostics) with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) using 300 serum samples. Total imprecision was calculated using three levels of quality control materials and serum samples. We also investigated the vitamin D status using data for 70,762 cases who had a routine health check-up in our hospitals. RESULTS The regression equation: Elecsys = 0.882 × LC-MS/MS + 6.814 (r = 0.926). Total imprecision was within 10% for all quality control materials and serum samples. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency using cut-off values of <50 nmol/l (<20 ng/ml) were 70.3% in males and 86.4% in females, respectively. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was higher in younger subjects than in older subjects (P for linear-by-linear association was <0.001). Serum vitamin D levels were highest in September and lowest in February. CONCLUSION The Elecsys Vitamin D (25-OH) Total Assay was comparable to LC-MS/MS and appropriate for routine clinical use. Vitamin D deficiency is common in Korean adults.
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- Sang-Yong Shin
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Ichihara K, Ceriotti F, Kazuo M, Huang YY, Shimizu Y, Suzuki H, Kitagawa M, Yamauchi K, Hayashi S, Tsou CC, Yamamoto Y, Ishida S, Leong L, Sano M, Lim HS, Suwabe A, Woo HY, Kojima K, Okubo Y. The Asian project for collaborative derivation of reference intervals: (2) results of non-standardized analytes and transference of reference intervals to the participating laboratories on the basis of cross-comparison of test results. Clin Chem Lab Med 2014; 51:1443-57. [PMID: 23435152 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2012-0422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2012] [Accepted: 01/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The 2009 Asian multicenter study for derivation of reference intervals (RIs) featured: 1) centralized measurements to exclude reagent-dependent variations; 2) inclusion of non-standardized analytes (hormones, tumor makers, etc.) in the target; and 3) cross-check of test results between the central and local laboratories. Transferability of centrally derived RIs for non-standardized analytes based on the cross-check was examined. METHODS Forty non-standardized analytes were centrally measured in sera from 3541 reference individuals recruited by 63 laboratories. Forty-four laboratories collaborated in the cross-check study by locally measuring aliquots of sera from 9 to 73 volunteers (average 22.2). Linear relationships were obtained by the major-axis regression. Error in converting RIs using the regression line was expressed by the coefficient of variation of slope b [CV(b)]. CV(b) <10% was set as the cut-off value allowing the conversion. The significance of factors for partitioning RIs was determined similarly as in the first report. RESULTS Significant sex-, age-, and region-related changes in test results were observed in 17, 15, and 11 of the 40 analytes, respectively. In the cross-comparison study, test results were not harmonized in the majority of immunologically measured analytes, but their average CV(b)s were <10% except for total protein, cystatin C, CA19-9, free thyroxine, and triiodothyronine. After conversion, 74% of centrally derived RIs were transferred to each local laboratory. CONCLUSIONS Our results point to the feasibility of: 1) harmonizing test results across different laboratories; and 2) sharing centrally derived RIs of non-standardized analytes by means of comparative measurement of a set of commutable specimens.
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- Kiyoshi Ichihara
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Minami-Kogushi 1-1-1, Ube 755-8505, Japan.
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Woo HY, Kim KH, Lee ST, Kwon MJ, Park H. Associations of single nucleotide polymorphisms related to insulin resistance with polycystic ovary syndrome. Ann Clin Lab Sci 2014; 44:277-282. [PMID: 25117097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND We investigated and validated most of the hitherto-suggested polymorphisms for PCOS. MATERIALS AND METHODS DNA samples from 359 pre-menopausal Korean women with PCOS (n=196) and without (n=166) were analyzed by primer extension and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry using iPLEX Gold technology from Sequenom (Sequenom Inc, San Diego, CA, USA) to determine the genotypic frequency of 80 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from the 49 genes. RESULTS Four SNPs (rs10060745, rs1719889, rs680, rs705379) showed moderate association with a risk of PCOS. Three (rs1719889, rs680, and rs705379) out of four SNPs were related to insulin resistance. The rs705379 showed significant association with increased fasting glucose (p=0.045) and serum 2-h C-peptide level (p=0.026). The rs1719889 showed significant association with fasting glucose level (p=0.03). CONCLUSION Our results provide evidence for the relationship between high prevalence of insulin resistance and PCOS.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Yi C, Kwon MJ, Ki CS, Lee NY, Joo EJ, Yeom JS, Woo HY, Park H. Necrotizing pneumonia and empyema in an immunocompetent patient caused by Nocardia cyriacigeorgica and identified by 16S rRNA and secA1 sequencing. Ann Lab Med 2013; 34:71-5. [PMID: 24422202 PMCID: PMC3885780 DOI: 10.3343/alm.2014.34.1.71] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2013] [Revised: 07/17/2013] [Accepted: 09/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- Changmin Yi
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Woo HY, Park H, Kwon MJ, Chang Y, Ryu S. Association of prostate specific antigen concentration with lifestyle characteristics in Korean men. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2013; 13:5695-9. [PMID: 23317241 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2012.13.11.5695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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We investigated the relationships between demographics, lifestyle characteristics, and serum total prostate specific antigen (PSA) concentration and examined the population-based distribution of total PSA by age among 2,246 Korean men with a median age of 45 years. We obtained data about demographic and lifestyle characteristics based on self-reporting using a questionnaire. We also performed physical examinations, anthropometric measurements, and biochemical measurements. The PSA concentration increased with age and there was a significant difference in total PSA concentration between the age groups of 21-60 years and >60 years. Age>60 years, height≥1.8 m, a low frequency of alcohol consumption, and taking nutritional supplements showed a significantly increased odds ratio for increased PSA when 3.0 ng/ mL was chosen as the PSA cut-off level. Smoking status, BMI, percent body fat, diabetes mellitus, fatty liver, herbal medicine use, vitamin use, and diet were not significantly associated with total PSA regardless of the cut-off level. When interpreting a single PSA test, height, alcohol consumption, and nutritional supplement use should be considered, in addition to age.
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- Hee-Yeon Woo
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Lee JG, Lee KB, Jang IM, Roh H, Ahn MY, Woo HY, Hwang HW. Low glomerular filtration rate increases hemorrhagic transformation in acute ischemic stroke. Cerebrovasc Dis 2013; 35:53-9. [PMID: 23428997 DOI: 10.1159/000345087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2012] [Accepted: 10/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) can increase the risk of bleeding tendency and hemorrhagic stroke. However, the relationship between the levels of GFR and hemorrhagic transformation (HT) after acute ischemic stroke is largely unknown. The aim of this study was to assess whether GFR level is associated with HT in acute ischemic stroke. METHODS We reviewed 770 consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke within 7 days from September 2007 to February 2012 in a prospective stroke registry database. We calculated the patient's GFR using the Cockcroft-Gault equation, and divided them into 3 groups: ≥60, 30-59 and <30 ml/min/1.73 m(2). HTs were identified by follow-up computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging, and were defined as (1) any degree of high density within the area of low attenuation of vascular territory on noncontrast brain CT, or (2) low-signal intensity area in gradient echo within high-signal intensity meaning acute infarct on diffusion-weighted imaging. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to estimate the risk of GFR for HT. Stratification analyses were done according to the presence of HT high risk factors: atrial fibrillation (AF), thrombolysis and large size infarction. Additional logistic regression model for symptomatic HTs was established with the same variables. RESULTS HTs were noted in 131 patients (17.0%) and symptomatic HTs in 63 patients (8.2%). In univariate analysis, HTs were more frequent in patients with AF (51.9 vs. 16.7%, p < 0.001) and large-size infarction (42.0 vs. 5.3%, p < 0.001). The risk of HT was associated with decreased GFR among 3 subgroups classified according to the value of estimated GFR: 49/394 (12.4%) in the GFR ≥60 group, 66/312 (21.2%) in the 30≤ GFR <59 group and 16/64 (25.0%) in the GFR <30 group (p = 0.002). We found a significant association between the GFR <30 group and HTs in acute ischemic stroke (OR 2.90; 95% CI 1.26-6.68, p = 0.012) after adjusting for other risk factors. Moreover, the incidence of HTs was higher in the subgroups without thrombolysis (OR 3.49; 95% CI 1.44-8.46) and without AF (OR 3.44; 95% CI 1.10-10.76). Decreased GFR also had a tendency of increasing symptomatic HTs (OR 2.39; 95% CI 0.72-7.94, p = 0.154). CONCLUSIONS Low levels of GFR are associated with a high risk of HT after acute ischemic stroke. Further studies are needed to elucidate whether HT in the patients with renal insufficiency are related to a worse outcome after acute ischemic stroke.
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- Jung-Gon Lee
- Department of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim KH, Nelson SD, Kim DH, Choi KU, Kim SJ, Min KW, Jang KS, Paik SS, Oh YH, Chae SW, Sohn JH, Kim HJ, Cho YK, Kim BI, Park DI, Sohn CI, Oh S, Choi SH, Choi YJ, Woo HY, Park YL, Park SJ, Lee SH, Ryu S, DO SI, Kang G, Kim K, Cho YH, Pyo JS. Diagnostic relevance of overexpressions of PKC-θ and DOG-1 and KIT/PDGFRA gene mutations in extragastrointestinal stromal tumors: a Korean six-centers study of 28 cases. Anticancer Res 2012; 32:923-937. [PMID: 22399613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND We investigated the clinicopathological and immunohistochemical characteristics, genetic aberrations and prognostic factors in 28 patients with extragastrointestinal stromal tumors (EGISTs) from six centers in South Korea. PATIENTS AND METHODS Immunohistochemistry was performed for c-KIT (CD117), PKC-θ (protein kinase C theta), DOG-1 (discovered on GIST-1), CD34, alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), vimentin, desmin and S-100 protein. Genetic analyses for the KIT gene (exon 9, 11, 13 and 17) and the platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) gene (exons 12 and 18) were performed by direct sequencing of PCR products. The relationships of various clinicopathological characteristics and outcomes were also examined. RESULTS Of the tumor samples, 78.6% (22/28) were located in the intra-abdominal cavity including the omentum and mesentery, and 10.7% (3/28) were located in the retroperitoneum. All patients were older than 39 years. The median size of the tumors was 10 cm for the maximum diameter. When first detected, 57.1% of EGISTs were large in size, measuring more than 10 cm. Tumors that were larger than 10 cm were found more frequently among tumors with more than 10 mitoses per 50 high-power fields (HPFs) and this finding was statistically significant (p<0.05). Based on immunohistochemical results, the EGISTs were positive for c-KIT in 96.4% (27/28) of samples, PKC-θ in 82.1% (23/28), DOG-1 in 85.7% (24/28), PDGFRA in 82.1% (23/28), CD34 in 67.9% (19/28), vimentin in 100% (28/28), α-SMA in 28.6% (8/28), S-100 protein in 39.3% (11/28) and desmin in 28.6% (8/28). c-KIT, DOG-1 and PKC-θ immunostains were sensitive and specific, but the PDGFRA stain was not specific for EGISTs. c-KIT expression was correlated with DOG-1 expression (p<0.05). One c-KIT-negative EGIST was also negative for DOG-1, but positive for PDGFRA and PKC-θ immunostains. Out of all EGISTs, 57.1% had tumor necrosis and most of these were more than 10 cm in size, and had obvious nuclear atypia and high mitotic counts (>10/50 HPFs). Overall survival (OS) was correlated with tumor size >10 cm, tumor necrosis, obvious nuclear atypia, mitotic counts >10/50 HPFs and epithelioid or mixed cell type (p<0.05). Eleven EGISTs (44.0%) had mutations in the KIT gene and 6 (24.0%) had mutations in the PDGFRA gene, the most common being missense mutations or deletions affecting exon 11 of the KIT gene (n=9) or exon 18 of the PDGFRA gene (n=6). Three cases showed co-existence of both KIT and PDGFRA gene mutations. There were no mutations of exon 17 of KIT and exon 12 of PDGFRA genes. CONCLUSION The c-KIT, PKC-θ and DOG-1 antigens are the most sensitive and specific immunomarkers for confirming EGISTs. PKC-θ and PDGFRA immunostains are helpful markers for c-KIT-negative EGISTs. Survival analyses indicated that tumor size >10 cm, mitotic rate >10/50 HPFs, tumor necrosis, obvious nuclear atypia, and epithelioid or mixed cell type were significant predictors of survival. We found that the combination of these parameters helped to predict aggressive tumor behavior and may be useful for predicting the prognosis of EGISTs. The majority of gene mutations were identified in exon 11 of the KIT gene or exon 18 of the PDGFRA gene. The pattern of KIT and PDGFRA mutations in EGISTs was essentially similar to the one in GISTs. From the immunohistochemistry and molecular genetics perspective, EGISTs may be a special subtype of GISTs. Both immunohistochemical and molecular evaluation are useful for classifying tumors as EGISTs.
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- Kyung-Hee Kim
- Department of Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Chungnam National University, School of Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
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Woo HY, Kim KH, Rhee EJ, Park H, Lee MK. Differences of the association of anti-Müllerian hormone with clinical or biochemical characteristics between women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome. Endocr J 2012; 59:781-90. [PMID: 22673409 DOI: 10.1507/endocrj.ej12-0055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to compare the associations of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) with clinical or biochemical characteristics between women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We also explored the optimal cutoff point of AMH to diagnose PCOS. A cross-sectional study was performed in 87 women diagnosed with PCOS and 53 healthy control subjects. Body mass index (BMI), indices of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome-related variables, reproductive hormones and serum AMH were measured in all subjects. We conducted receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to determine the cutoff of AMH for diagnosis of PCOS. Serum AMH levels were significantly (p <0.001) higher in women with PCOS after adjustment for age and BMI. AMH levels were not significantly related with obesity, indices of insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome-related variables in both PCOS and control groups. In the control group, AMH levels showed positive correlations with total testosterone (p <0.001), free testosterone (p=0.024), and adiponectin (p=0.002), and showed negative correlations with age (p=0.010) and estradiol (E2) (p=0.012). However, only total (p=0.044) and free testosterone (p=0.012) levels showed significant positive correlations with serum AMH level in PCOS group. ROC curve analysis showed a cutoff point for AMH of 7.82 ng/mL (sensitivity 75.9%, specificity 86.8%) for diagnosis of PCOS. Differences of the association of AMH with clinical or biochemical characteristics between women with PCOS and control groups were observed. This might contribute to the pathogenesis of PCOS, although further investigation is necessary to elucidate the detailed mechanism.
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- Hee-Yeon Woo
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Shin SY, Yu JH, Kim JY, Kim YJ, Woo HY, Kwon MJ, Yeom JS. A Case of Mixed Malaria Infection with Severe Hemolytic Anemia after Travel to Angola. Infect Chemother 2012. [DOI: 10.3947/ic.2012.44.5.386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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- Sang-Yong Shin
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Malaria and Parasitic Diseases, Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Osong, Korea
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- Division of Malaria and Parasitic Diseases, Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Osong, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Shin DH, Han SK, Choi PC, Woo HY. Conventional blood tests in predicting influenza A (H1N1) rapidly. Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation 2011; 72:197-203. [DOI: 10.3109/00365513.2011.634022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine,
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Pure red cell aplasia is characterized as a normocytic anemia associated with reticulocytopenia and the absence of erythroblasts in the bone marrow. Pure red cell aplasia can be induced by various causes such as thymoma, connective tissue disease, viral infection, lymphoma, and adverse drug reactions. There have been only a few reports of pure red cell aplasia associated with acute viral hepatitis A. In Korea, no case of pure red cell aplasia caused by acute hepatitis A has yet been reported. We recently experienced a case of acute viral hepatitis A complicated by pure red cell aplasia. The patient was successfully treated with corticosteroids. Here we report this case and review the literature.
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- Tae Heon Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Medical Center, Sunggyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Choi JH, Rhee EJ, Kim KH, Woo HY, Lee WY, Sung KC. Plasma omentin-1 levels are reduced in non-obese women with normal glucose tolerance and polycystic ovary syndrome. Eur J Endocrinol 2011; 165:789-96. [PMID: 21865408 DOI: 10.1530/eje-11-0375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Omentin-1 is a novel adipokine that increases insulin sensitivity and is expressed in visceral adipose tissue. The aim of this study was to determine the metabolic parameters that influence plasma omentin-1 levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). DESIGN AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was performed in 87 women with PCOS and 53 body mass index (BMI)-matched healthy controls including 39 non-obese, normal-weight (NW) PCOS women with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) and 44 BMI- and homeostasis model assessment (HOMA)-matched controls. Indices of insulin sensitivity, metabolic variables, circulating androgen levels, serum adiponectin, and omentin-1 levels were measured. A 75 g oral glucose tolerance test was performed in all participants. RESULTS Plasma omentin-1 levels were significantly lower in women with PCOS compared with those in BMI-matched controls (P<0.001). A significantly lower level of plasma omentin-1 was observed in non-obese women with PCOS and NGT compared with that in BMI- and HOMA-matched controls (P<0.001). Omentin-1 level was negatively correlated with BMI, indices of insulin sensitivity, and circulating androgens and was associated with greater 2 h postprandial glucose, C-peptide, and insulin levels compared with fasting values. Within the NW and NGT groups, omentin-1 levels remained negatively correlated with BMI, 2 h postprandial C-peptide, and circulating androgens and demonstrated a negative linear trend according to quartile of free testosterone (P=0.028). CONCLUSIONS Plasma levels of omentin-1 were reduced in non-obese women with PCOS and NGT. Postprandial hyperinsulinemia and hyperglycemia contributed more to lower omentin-1 levels than did fasting values in the setting of PCOS. Increased androgen levels contributed to decreased omentin-1 levels in women with PCOS.
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- Ji-Hun Choi
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 110-746, Korea
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Shin SY, Park H, Chae SW, Woo HY. Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia as the first manifestation of metastatic signet ring cell carcinoma of unknown origin: a case report and review of literature. Korean J Lab Med 2011; 31:157-61. [PMID: 21779188 PMCID: PMC3129345 DOI: 10.3343/kjlm.2011.31.3.157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2010] [Revised: 04/04/2011] [Accepted: 04/20/2011] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) occurs occasionally as a paraneoplastic syndrome in some solid tumors, but MAHA accompanied by signet ring cell carcinoma of an unknown origin is very rare. In this study, we present the case of an 80-yr-old man who was admitted to the hospital because of a 1-month history of lower back pain and dyspnea. He was diagnosed with MAHA on the basis of the laboratory findings that revealed anemia with schistocytes, decreased haptoglobin levels, and a negative direct Coombs' test. Bone marrow examination, which was performed because of the progression of anemia, revealed bone marrow metastases of signet ring cell carcinoma with extensive bone marrow necrosis. However, the primary origin of this signet ring cell carcinoma was not found. When the cause of progressive MAHA is unknown, the possibility of cancer-associated MAHA must be excluded by performing additional tumor workup, including the detection of tumor markers, gastric and colorectal endoscopic examinations, bone marrow examinations, and positron emission tomography-computed tomography or bone scans.
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- Sang-Yong Shin
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Woo HY, Shin SY, Park H, Kim YJ, Kim HJ, Lee YK, Chae SL, Chang YH, Choi JR, Han K, Cho SR, Kwon KC. [Current status and proposal of a guideline for manual slide review of automated complete blood cell count and white blood cell differential]. Korean J Lab Med 2010; 30:559-66. [PMID: 21157139 DOI: 10.3343/kjlm.2010.30.6.559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Manual slide review (MSR) is usually triggered by the results of automated hematology analyzers, but each laboratory has different criteria for MSR. This study was carried out to investigate the current status of MSR criteria of automated complete blood cell count (CBC) and white blood cell (WBC) differential results and to propose a basic guideline for MSR. METHODS Total 111 laboratories were surveyed regarding MSR using questionnaires. The questionnaire asked: kinds of automated hematology analyzers used and the presence of criteria triggering MSR in seven categories: 1) CBC results, 2) 5 differential WBC counts, 3) 3 differential WBC counts, 4) automated reticulocyte counts, 5) delta check, 6) instrument flags (or messages), 7) clinical information (wards or diseases). Based on the survey results, we determined basic and extended criteria for MSR. With these criteria, we consulted nine hematology experts to get a consensus. RESULTS All 111 laboratories had their own MSR criteria. Among 111 laboratories, 98 (88.3%) used more than three criteria for MSR including CBC results and 5-part WBC differential count results and 95 (85.6%) had criteria of flags triggering MSR. For MSR criteria with numeric values, the 10th, 50th, and 90th percentiles of upper and lower threshold values were obtained. The basic guideline for MSR was made. CONCLUSIONS We proposed a basic guideline for MSR. This guideline would be helpful to hematology laboratories for their daily operation and providing more rapid and accurate CBC and WBC differential results.
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- Hee-Yeon Woo
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Woo HY, Kim KH, Lim SW. Estrogen receptor 1, glutathione S-transferase P1, glutathione S-transferase M1, and glutathione S-transferase T1 genes with dysmenorrhea in Korean female adolescents. Korean J Lab Med 2010; 30:76-83. [PMID: 20197727 DOI: 10.3343/kjlm.2010.30.1.76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecologic complaint among adolescent females. We investigated the association between genetic polymorphisms and dysmenorrhea. METHODS A total of 202 postmenarcheal Korean female adolescents 16-17 yr old participated in this study. Genotyping for glutathione S-transferase mu 1 (GSTM1), glutathione S-transferase theta 1 (GSTT1), glutathione S-transferase pi 1 (GSTP1), and estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1) was performed using PCR-based methods. RESULTS The PP+Pp genotype of the ESR1 gene was more frequent than pp genotypes in subjects with dysmenorrhea than in subjects without dysmenorrhea (odds ratio=2.440; 95% confidence interval, 1.036-5.753; P=0.040) using an unadjusted univariate logistic regression analysis. The relationship between dysmenorrhea and ESR1 gene polymorphisms remained significant after adjustment for premenstrual syndrome, years elapsed after menarche, and family history of dysmenorrhea. No significant difference was observed between subjects with dysmenorrhea and subjects without dysmenorrhea for polymorphisms of GSTM1, GSTT1, and GSTP1 genes. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that ESR1 gene polymorphisms may be associated with dysmenorrhea.
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- Hee-Yeon Woo
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lim SW, Ha J, Shin DW, Woo HY, Kim KH. Associations between the serotonin-1A receptor C(-1019)G polymorphism and disordered eating symptoms in female adolescents. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2010; 117:773-9. [PMID: 20454985 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-010-0412-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2010] [Accepted: 04/18/2010] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the C(-1019)G polymorphism of the serotonin-1A receptor gene and eating behavior in female adolescents. A total of 204 post-menarche, adolescent women, aged 16-17 years, were recruited from two neighboring high schools in Seoul. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to isolate and examine the C(-1019)G polymorphism in the serotonin-1A receptor genes (rs6295) of all participants. The Bulimia Investigatory Test, Edinburgh (BITE) and the Eating Attitude Test-26 (EAT-26) were administered to all participants. The total score of the EAT-26 differed significantly among the three genotype groups [CC, CG, GG (F = 4.844, p = 0.009)]. Both the EAT-26 (F = 9.69, p = 0.002) and the BITE (F = 5.22, p = 0.023) scores were higher in the participants who were G allele carriers than in the non-carrier group. The dieting subscale of the EAT-26 was higher among the G allele carriers (F = 12.941, p < 0.001), and these results were maintained even after adjusting for depression and anxiety. These findings suggest that the C(-1019)G polymorphism in the 5-HT1A receptor gene is associated with disordered eating symptoms in Korean female adolescents.
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- Se-Won Lim
- Department of Psychiatry, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 108 Pyung-dong, Jongro-Gu, Seoul, Korea
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Ryu S, Chang Y, Woo HY, Yoo SH, Choi NK, Lee WY, Kim I, Song J. Longitudinal increase in gamma-glutamyltransferase within the reference interval predicts metabolic syndrome in middle-aged Korean men. Metabolism 2010; 59:683-9. [PMID: 19922966 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2009.08.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2008] [Accepted: 08/19/2009] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In the absence of existing research, we examined the association between longitudinal changes in serum gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) levels and the risk for metabolic syndrome (MetS). A MetS-free cohort of 9148 healthy male workers, who had participated in a health checkup program in 2002, was followed until September 2007. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the modified National Cholesterol Education Program, using body mass index instead of waist circumference. Standard Cox proportional hazards and time-dependent Cox models were performed. During 37 663.4 person-years of follow-up, 1056 men developed MetS. The risk of incident MetS increased across the baseline GGT quartiles, even after further updating GGT values during the follow-up. A longitudinal increase in GGT as a time-dependent variable as well as a non-time-dependent variable was significantly related to MetS after adjusting for age plus the elapsed time from visit 1 to visit 2, baseline MetS traits, uric acid, regular exercise, alcohol consumption, and smoking. Even within the GGT reference interval (<40 U/L), the fourth quartile of GGT change predicted the development of MetS (adjusted hazard risk, 1.61; 95% confidence interval, 1.26-2.07). Furthermore, these associations were consistently observed within the subgroups-those with body mass index less than 23 kg/m(2), C-reactive protein less than 3.0 mg/L, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance less than 2.04, alcohol intake not exceeding 20 g/d, alanine aminotransferase less than 35 U/L, an absence of ultrasonographically detected fatty liver, and an absence of any MetS traits. A longitudinal increase in the GGT level, even within the GGT reference interval, may be an independent predictor for MetS, regardless of the baseline GGT.
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- Seungho Ryu
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University, School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Yom CK, Woo HY, Min SY, Kang SY, Kim HS. Clusterin overexpression and relapse-free survival in breast cancer. Anticancer Res 2009; 29:3909-3912. [PMID: 19846927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prognostic significance of the antiapoptotic protein secretory clusterin overexpression in breast cancer is unclear. PATIENTS AND METHODS Secretory clusterin expression was explained in three hundred and fifty-two patients with breast cancer by immunohistochemistry. Clusterin overexpression was tested for correlation with overall survival (OS) and relapse-free survival (RFS). RESULTS The overall frequency of clusterin overexpression was 52% (178 out of 342) in breast cancer; 44% for in situ carcinomas and 53% for invasive cancer. Among fifty-six patients with tumor recurrence, clusterin overexpression was found in 74% (14 out of 19) in breast cancer <T2 stage and 51% (19 out of 37) in >or=T2 stage breast cancer. The Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that clusterin overexpression was a prognostic factor for RFS in breast cancer <T2 stage (mean RFS, 79.8 vs. 73.5 months, p=0.044). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that clusterin overexpression might be a predictive factor for recurrence in <T2 stage breast cancer.
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- Cha Kyong Yom
- Department of Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Jongro-Ku, Seoul 110-746, South Korea
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Woo HY, Park DI, Park H, Kim MK, Kim DH, Kim IS, Kim YJ. Dual-priming oligonucleotide-based multiplex PCR for the detection of Helicobacter pylori and determination of clarithromycin resistance with gastric biopsy specimens. Helicobacter 2009; 14:22-8. [PMID: 19191892 DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-5378.2009.00654.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Assessment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) clarithromycin resistance has rarely been performed routinely despite an increasing resistance rate. Our aim was to develop and evaluate the use of dual-priming oligonucleotide (DPO)-based multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect point mutations in the 23S rRNA gene responsible for clarithromycin resistance of H. pylori. MATERIALS AND METHODS Gastric biopsy specimens from 212 untreated patients with dyspepsia were examined by culture, histology, and DPO-based multiplex PCR. A disk diffusion test and E-test were used for performing phenotypic antibiotic susceptibility tests. RESULTS Among the biopsy specimens tested, 22.2% (47/212), 42.5% (90/212), and 41.5% (88/212) of the specimens were classified as H. pylori positive by culture, histology, and DPO-based multiplex PCR, respectively. Among 96 strains identified by either culture or DPO-based multiplex PCR, 80 strains were clarithromycin-susceptible and 16 strains (16.7%) were clarithromycin-resistant. There was 94.1% (32/34) concordance between phenotypic susceptibility tests and DPO-based multiplex PCR. In two patients with discrepant results, only DPO-based multiplex PCR detected clarithromycin-resistant strains. DPO-based multiplex PCR identified additional 49 clarithromycin-resistant or clarithromycin-susceptible H. pylori among 165 culture-negative specimens. CONCLUSIONS DPO-based multiplex PCR can be used as a practical method for the detection of H. pylori infection and the determination of clarithromycin susceptibility in addition to phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility tests.
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- Hee-Yeon Woo
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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