Journal of Medicine and Life Science

Review Article

September 30, 2024

Effective blended learning instructional design strategies in medical education

Hyeonmi Hong

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):53-61.

With the rapid development of technology and societal change, a shift from traditional classroom instruction to more diverse educational methods in medical education is necessary. As an effective approach to...

Review Article

September 30, 2024

Interpretation of cardiovascular outcome trials results of new antidiabetic agents

Gwanpyo Koh, Hyounjung Chin

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):62-71.

The incidence of diabetes is continuously increasing worldwide, resulting in a considerable socioeconomic burden. Glycemic control using traditional diabetes medications prevents microvascular complications; however, there is no objective evidence that...

Original Article

September 30, 2024

Characteristics of Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli in Jeju Province, Korea: a study of registry routes from 2017 to 2023

Jinhee Kim, Jong-Myon Bae

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):72-77.

Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) produces Shiga toxin, which causes diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis, and hemorrhagic uremic syndrome. The Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) has designated EHEC as a...

Original Article

September 30, 2024

Current status of professor resignation at a local medical school and their post-resignation employment opportunities

Hyeon Ju Kim, Jung-Sik Huh, Youngjoon Kang

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):78-82.

Universities are essential in the educating medical school students and create an excellent educational environment for them. We checked the status of personnel turnover at a local medical school to...

Original Article

September 30, 2024

Adverse drug reactions reported over 5 years in a regional university hospital

Jaechun Lee, Daehong Cho, Cheol-Woo Kim

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):83-91.

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are closely associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates, prolonged hospitalization durations, and higher healthcare costs. This study aimed to estimate the incidence, clinical features, and...

Original Article

September 30, 2024

Effects of the use of a conversational artificial intelligence chatbot on medical students’ patient-centered communication skill development in a metaverse environment

Hyeonmi Hong, Sunghee Shin

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):92-101.

This study investigated how the use of a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot improved medical students' patient-centered communication (PCC) skills and how it affected their motivation to learn using innovative...

Case Report

September 30, 2024

Retro-umbilical adhesiolysis: a novel approach for a misnomered lesion

Atef Darwish, Dina Darwish

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):102-105.

Omental adhesions to the anterior abdominal wall are a common complication of abdominal surgery. Specific adhesions to the back of the umbilicus represent a challenge for safe laparoscopic access. In...

Case Report

September 30, 2024

Spontaneous intraspinal and intracranial subdural hematoma in a highly active antiretroviral therapy-naïve-patient with HIV

Hyun Jung Lee, Jeong Rae Yoo

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):106-111.

Spontaneous intraspinal and intracranial subdural hematomas (SDHs) are rare, potentially life-threatening complications. We present the case of a 38-yearold highly active antiretroviral therapy-naïve human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)- positive patient who...

Case Report

September 30, 2024

Recovery of complete left bundle branch block in dilated cardiomyopathy after optimal heart failure treatment: a case report

Geum Ko, Jae-Geun Lee

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):112-116.

Complete left bundle branch block (CLBBB) is a significant cardiac conduction abnormality often associated with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). This case report highlights the improvement in CLBBB and symptom relief through...

Case Report

September 30, 2024

Unusual presentation of fetal ventriculomegaly: a case report

Sang Yoon Lee

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):117-120.

Fetal ventriculomegaly (VM) is a relatively common finding during prenatal examinations and occurs in approximately 0.2% of live births. Although there are various causes, obstructive VM due to cerebellar hemorrhage...

Case Report

September 30, 2024

The unseen spread: a case of disseminated tuberculosis with renal manifestation in a healthy adult

Miyeon Kim, Jeong Sub Lee, Jeong Rae Yoo

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):121-126.

Disseminated tuberculosis (TB), resulting from the hematogenous spread of tubercle bacilli, typically affects immunocompromised individuals, such as those infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. However, risk factors in immunocompetent populations...

Case Report

September 30, 2024

Retrograde instillation of methylene blue for the localization of bronchopleural fistula

Jonghoo Lee

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):127-130.

Bronchopleural fistulas (BPF) resulting from pulmonary resection, radiation, or a direct tumor mass effect are associated with significant morbidity, reduced quality of life, and increased risk of mortality. Diagnosing BPF...

Letter

September 30, 2024

Sleep difficulty by occupation: a Korean nationwide survey

Heuy Sun Suh, In Cheol Hwang, Hong Yup Ahn

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):131-134.

Letter

September 30, 2024

No association between allergy history and adult height: a nationwide Korean survey

Jae Hyuck Lee, In Cheol Hwang, Hong Yup Ahn

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):135-137.

Letter

September 30, 2024

Implementing a new cyclotron facility: challenges and opportunities for advancing PET/CT imaging in an isolated island setting

Ji Young Lee, Hee-Sung Song

J Med Life Sci. 2024;21(3):138-140.

Current Issue: Volume 21(3); Sep 2024

Journal of
Medicine and
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Online ISSN: 2671-4922

2,749	Case series of pyridoxine-induced neuropathy
1,621	Hysteroscopic evaluation of endometrial changes and fallopian tubal functions in women using progestin-only contraceptives
5,182	Clinical outcomes and characteristics of acute myocardial infarction patients with developing fever after percutaneous coronary intervention
4,058	Diagnostic evaluation and educational intervention for learning disabilities
2,397	Rapid progression of large intracranial cerebral artery involvement in a patient with myeloperoxidase antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis

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