The ESCI was recently launched to include high-quality, peer-reviewed publications of regional importance and in emerging scientific fields, thereby extending the universe of publications in Web of Science [1]. ESCI provides the highly selective indexes for sources under evaluation as part of Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE). Greater discoverability would lead to measurable citations. Usi...

Purpose: This study aimed to systematically evaluate the content and effect of using Korean mobile apps for mental health care as reported in previous studies.Methods: We conducted a systematic review according PRISMA guidelines. Randomized controlled trials published up May 2021 were searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, RISS, KISS, KoreaMed databases. used risk-of-bias ...

Background/Aims: Standard triple therapy, including a proton pump inhibitor, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin, has been recommended as the first-line for <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> infection. However, eradication rate of standard therapy declined over past years because increasing resistance to clarithromycin in Korea. We analyzed rates 10-year change Korea.Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, C...

Abstract The decline in skeletal muscle mass and strength, also called sarcopenia, accelerates with age, leading to negative health outcomes poor quality of life. Diet is important promote plays a key role aging. Plant-based foods have recently received attention as sources phytochemical components attenuate loss strength older adults. This systematic review meta-analysis evaluated the benefits...

Soybean products have been suggested to have a chemo preventive effect against prostate cancer. The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive meta-analysis on the extent of the possible association between soy-based food consumption and the risk of prostate cancer. Five cohort studies and 8 case-control studies were identified using MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Korea Medical Database, KoreaM...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of a spiritual intervention in patients with cancer. DATA SOURCES Databases searched included both international electronic databases (MEDLINE® via PubMed, Cochrane Library CENTRAL, EMBASE, and CINAHL®) as well as Korean electronic databases (KMBASE, KOREAMED, RISS, KISS, and NANET) through December 2013. DATA SYNTHESIS A meta-analysis was conducte...

PURPOSE Infrared thermometers are increasingly used as a convenient, non-invasive assessment method for febrile children. However, the diagnostic accuracy of the infrared thermometer for children has been questioned, particularly in relation to sensitivity and specificity. The aim of this study was to evaluate diagnostic accuracy of infrared thermometers in febrile children. METHODS Articles ...

BACKGROUND Having usual source of care has been associated with improved receipt of preventive services and control of chronic diseases (such as hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia). The objective of this study was to examine whether having usual source of care is associated with improved receipt of preventive services and control of chronic diseases. METHODS We searched MEDLINE,...

PURPOSE The acceptance rate for journal publication of the abstracts presented at the annual Korean Urological Association (KUA) meeting, the time to publication, and the effect of abstract characteristics on the publication pattern were analyzed and compared with data for abstracts from other major urological meetings. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 1,005 abstracts listed in the abstract b...