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152. Graph neural networks based framework to analyze social media platforms for malicious user detection.
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Zafran Khan, Zeeshan Khan, Byung-Geun Lee, Hong Kook Kim, and Moongu Jeon
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153. Topographic Dataset around Uljin Hujeong Coast Using Multi-beam Echo Sounder and Shipborne Mobile LiDAR
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Won Hyuck Kim, Chang Hwan Kim, Jong Dae Do, Won Dae Baek, Jea Ho Choi, Soon Young Choi, Byung Gil Lee, Chan Hong Park, and Feel Hoon Go
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uljin ,beach ,submarine topography ,shipborne mobile lidar system ,multi-beam echo sounder ,Environmental sciences ,GE1-350 ,Geology ,QE1-996.5 - Abstract
We obtained a dataset through beach and submarine topography surveys around Hujeoung coast in Uljin. We conducted the beach and submarine topography surveys using small vessels from July 8 to July 11, 2016. The surveying instruments used for the surveys were Shipborne Mobile LiDAR System and Multi-beam Echo Sounder (Kongsberg EM3001). The beach topography was observed up to about 6 m from the shoreline. The width of the beach is about 30 m to 40 m. In the southeast of the survey area, there is an exposed rock with a depth of about 20 m. The area around the rock has sandy sediments. Datasets of the Hujeong coast area can be used for continuous monitoring to development of coastal erosion control system.
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154. Migrated Pancreaticojejunal Stent Forming a Stent–Stone Complex in the Jejunum with Resultant Small Bowel Obstruction: A Case Report
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Jiwon Kim, Young Han Kim, and Byung-Hee Lee
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case report ,pancreaticoduodenectomy ,stents ,intestinal obstruction ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Transanastomotic pancreatic duct stent placement during reconstruction following pancreaticoduodenectomy is widely performed to prevent postoperative pancreatic fistulas and duct stenosis. However, stent-related complications, such as stent occlusion and migration, may occur. Here, we report a rare case of a migrated pancreatic duct plastic stent. After pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy, the stent migrated to the jejunum and served as a nidus of the stent–stone complex, which developed jejunal obstruction. The stent–stone complex was removed by explorative laparotomy.
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155. Post-fumigation sub-lethal activities of phosphine and ethyl formate on survivorship, fertility and female sex pheromone production of Callosobruchus chinensis (L.)
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Kashinath Chiluwal, Byung Ho Lee, Tae Hyung Kwon, Junheon Kim, and Chung Gyoo Park
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Phosphine (PH3) and ethyl formate (EF), the two popular fumigant disinfectants of stored product insect pests, are primarily evaluated for their knock down effects without considering their post-fumigation sub-lethal activities. The sub-lethal activities (adult survivorship, fecundity, sterility and female sex pheromone production) of the fumigants were evaluated on a field-to-storage insect pest adzuki bean beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis (L.). The adults’ survivorship and female fecundity, both were dose-dependently affected by sub-lethal PH3 and EF fumigation exposures. Hatchability of the eggs laid by fumigated female adults were also significantly affected. Gas-chromatography mass-spectrometry analysis of solid-phase micro-extraction from virgin fumigated C. cinensis females revealed that the PH3 LC25 (the lethal concentration required to kill the 25% of the population) fumigated female C. chinensis released significantly less amount of the pheromone components. In contrast, EF LC25 exposure did not affect the pheromone release. This study unveils the facts that the EF and PH3 fumigation have detrimental bioactivities against C. chinensis. Notably, this suggests to consider the sub-lethal EF and PH3 fumigation rather than the dose required to instantly kill all the C. chinensis individuals for disinfestation of stored adzuki bean.
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156. Association between exercise habit changes and incident dementia after ischemic stroke
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Dae Young Cheon, Kyung do Han, Chi-hun Kim, Mi Sun Oh, Byung-Chul Lee, Yerim Kim, Sang-Hwa Lee, Chulho Kim, Jae-Sung Lim, Minwoo Lee, and Kyung-Ho Yu
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract We aimed to investigate the effects of exercise habit changes on the risk of incident dementia after ischemic stroke using the Korean National Health Insurance Services Database. This study included 223,426 patients with a new diagnosis of ischemic stroke between 2010 and 2016 who underwent two serial ambulatory health checkups. The participants were divided into four categories according to their habit change or regular exercise: persistent non-exercisers, new exercisers, exercise dropouts, and exercise maintainers. The primary outcome was new diagnosis of dementia. Multivariate Cox proportional models were used to assess the effects of changes in exercise habits on the risk of incident dementia. After a median of 4.02 years of follow-up, 22,554 (10.09%) dementia cases were observed. After adjusting for covariates, exercise dropouts, new exercisers, and exercise maintainers were significantly associated with a lower risk of incident dementia than persistent non-exercisers (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 0.937; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.905–0.970, aHR 0.876; 95% CI 0.843–0.909, aHR 0.705; 95% CI 0.677–0.734, respectively). The impact of changes in exercise habit was more prominent in the 40–65 years age group. An energy expenditure ≥ 1000 metabolic equivalents of task-min/wk post-stroke, regardless of pre-stroke physical activity status, was mostly associated with a lower risk of each outcome. In this retrospective cohort study, initiating or continuing moderate-to-vigorous exercise after ischemic stroke was associated with a lower risk of dementia development. Further, pre-stroke regular physical activity also reduced the risk of incident dementia. The promotion of exercise in ambulatory stroke patients may reduce their future risk of incident dementia.
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157. CT-based Hounsfield unit values reflect the degree of steatohepatitis in patients with low-grade fatty liver disease
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Ha Neul Kim, Hong Jae Jeon, Hei Gwon Choi, In Sun Kwon, Woo Sun Rou, Jeong Eun Lee, Tae Hee Lee, Seok Hyun Kim, Byung Seok Lee, Kyung Sook Shin, Hyun Jung Lee, and Hyuk Soo Eun
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease ,Hepatic steatosis ,Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis ,Hounsfield unit ,Liver biopsy ,Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology ,RC799-869 - Abstract
Abstract Background/Aims Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease worldwide. Ultrasound, the most used tool for diagnosing NAFLD, is operator-dependent and shows suboptimal performance in patients with mild steatosis. However, few studies have been conducted on whether alternative noninvasive methods are useful for diagnosing mild hepatic steatosis. Also, little is known about whether noninvasive tests are useful for grading the severity of hepatic steatosis or the degree of intrahepatic inflammation. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate whether the HSI, the FLI and HU values in CT could be used to discriminate mild hepatic steatosis and to evaluate the severity of hepatic steatosis or the degree of intrahepatic inflammation in patients with low-grade fatty liver disease using liver biopsy as a reference standard. Methods Demographic, laboratory, CT imaging, and histological data of patients who underwent liver resection or biopsy were analyzed. The performance of the HSI, HU values and the FLI for diagnosing mild hepatic steatosis was evaluated by calculating the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve. Whether the degree of hepatic steatosis and intrahepatic inflammation could be predicted using the HSI, HU values or the FLI was also analyzed. Moreover, we validate the results using magnetic resonance imaging proton density fat fraction as an another reference standard. Results The AUROC for diagnosing mild hepatic steatosis was 0.810 (p
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158. Development of classification criteria for non-reactor nuclear facilities in Korea
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Dong-Jin Kim and Byung-Sik Lee
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Non-reactor nuclear facility ,Hazard categorization ,Hazard category ,Classification ,Safety class ,Seismic category ,Nuclear engineering. Atomic power ,TK9001-9401 - Abstract
Non-reactor nuclear facilities are increasing remarkably in Korea combined with advanced technologies such as life and space engineering, and the diversification of the nuclear industry. However, the absence of a basic classification guideline related to the design of non-reactor nuclear facilities has created confusion whenever related projects are carried out. In this paper, related domestic and international technical guidelines are reviewed to present the classification criteria of non-reactor nuclear facilities in Korea. Based on these criteria, the classification of structures, systems and components (SSCs) for safety controls is presented. Using the presented classification criteria, classification of a hot cell facility, a representative non-reactor nuclear facility, was performed. As a result of the classification, the hot cell facility is classified as the hazard category 3, accordingly, the safety class was classified as non-nuclear safety, the seismic category as non-seismic (RW-IIb), and the quality class as manufacturers’ standards (S).
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159. Add-on Effect and Safety of Pharmacopuncture Therapy in the Treatment of Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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Yoona Oh, Chang-Hyun Han, Yeonhak Kim, Jihun Kim, Changsop Yang, Young Eun Choi, Byoung-Kab Kang, Gi Young Yang, Byung Ryul Lee, and Eunseok Kim
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lumbar spinal stenosis ,pharmacopuncture therapy ,add-on effect ,conventional korean medicine treatment ,pragmatic randomized pilot trial ,Other systems of medicine ,RZ201-999 - Abstract
Background : Recently, Korean Medicine treatment with pharmacopuncture therapy (PPT) has been increasingly used in clinical practice to improve symptoms in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of PPT in addition to conventional Korean Medicine treatment (CKMT) for the treatment of patients with LSS, compared with CKMT alone. Methods : This study is designed as a pragmatic, randomized, two-armed, parallel, stratified (by sex), controlled pilot trial. Forty patients diagnosed with LSS will be randomly allocated to the PPT + CKMT group or the CKMT group. Patients in the two groups will receive treatment two times weekly for 5 weeks. The primary outcome will be the mean change in the 100-mm visual analog scale score from the baseline to the end of treatment (week 5). The secondary outcomes will include the clinically important difference, Zurich Claudication Questionnaire score, self-reported walking capacity, Modified-Modified Schober test, EuroQol 5-dimension 5-level questionnaire, and Patients’ Global Impression of Change. Adverse events will be assessed at each visit. Discussion: The results of this study will provide meaningful data to evaluate the add-on effect and safety of PPT in the medical care of patients with LSS.
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160. A Study on the Fire Detection and Smoke Removal in Underground Utility Tunnel Using CFD
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Jeong-Hwa Cho, In-Bok Lee, Woo-Sug Jeong, and Byung-Jin Lee
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CFD ,fire detection ,fire safety ,underground utility tunnel (UUT) ,Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 - Abstract
The underground utility tunnel is a facility for installing and managing public infrastructure such as electricity, water supply, and telecommunication, which are required for managing urban life. Due to the underground structure, airflow is different compared to general buildings, so heat and smoke are not smoothly removed in the event of a fire, making it difficult to evacuate safely of occupants and enter firefighters. Therefore, it is essential to accurately detect the fire location based on the current state of fire occurrence and to remove smoke efficiently. This study derived the optimum sensor location for detecting fire and exhaust fan operation for smoke removal by considering the ventilation system in the target underground utility tunnel. In the future, these results can be used as a response manual for underground facilities in case of fire. Analysis and understanding of how fire propagates inside critical infrastructures can prevent future accidents.
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161. Effects on Retinal Stimulation of the Geometry and the Insertion Location of Penetrating Electrodes
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Yunseo Son, Zhijie Charles Chen, Hyeonhee Roh, Byung Chul Lee, and Maesoon Im
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Artificial vision ,retinal implant ,retinal prosthesis ,computational simulation ,penetrating electrodes ,Medical technology ,R855-855.5 ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 - Abstract
Retinal implants have been developed and implanted to restore vision from outer retinal degeneration, but their performance is still limited due to the poor spatial resolution. To improve the localization of stimulation, microelectrodes in various three-dimensional (3D) shapes have been investigated. In particular, computational simulation is crucial for optimizing the performance of a novel microelectrode design before actual fabrication. However, most previous studies have assumed a uniform conductivity for the entire retina without testing the effect of electrodes placement in different layers. In this study, we used the finite element method to simulate electric fields created by 3D microelectrodes of three different designs in a retina model with a stratified conductivity profile. The three electrode designs included two conventional shapes - a conical electrode (CE) and a pillar electrode (PE); we also proposed a novel structure of pillar electrode with an insulating wall (PEIW). A quantitative comparison of these designs shows the PEIW generates a stronger and more confined electric field with the same current injection, which is preferred for high-resolution retinal prostheses. Moreover, our results demonstrate both the magnitude and the shape of potential distribution generated by a penetrating electrode depend not only on the geometry, but also substantially on the insertion depth of the electrode. Although epiretinal insertions are mainly discussed, we also compared results for subretinal insertions. The results provide valuable insights for improving the spatial resolution of retinal implants using 3D penetrating microelectrodes and highlight the importance of considering the heterogeneity of conductivities in the retina.
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162. Association of ultra-early diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging with neurological outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
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Changshin Kang, Jin Hong Min, Jung Soo Park, Yeonho You, Wonjoon Jeong, Hong Joon Ahn, Yong Nam In, In Ho Lee, Hye Seon Jeong, Byung Kook Lee, and Jinwoo Jeong
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Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest ,Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging ,Cerebrospinal fluid ,Prognosis ,Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid ,RC86-88.9 - Abstract
Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the association between ultra-early (within 6 h after return of spontaneous circulation [ROSC]) brain diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) and neurological outcomes in comatose survivors after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Methods We conducted a registry-based observational study from May 2018 to February 2022 at a Chungnam national university hospital in Daejeon, Korea. Presence of high-signal intensity (HSI) (PHSI) was defined as a HSI on DW-MRI with corresponding hypoattenuation on the apparent diffusion coefficient map irrespective of volume after hypoxic ischemic brain injury; absence of HSI was defined as AHSI. The primary outcome was the dichotomized cerebral performance category (CPC) at 6 months, defined as good (CPC 1–2) or poor (CPC 3–5). Results Of the 110 patients (30 women [27.3%]; median (interquartile range [IQR]) age, 58 [38–69] years), 48 (43.6%) had a good neurological outcome, time from ROSC to MRI scan was 2.8 h (IQR 2.0–4.0 h), and the PHSI on DW-MRI was observed in 46 (41.8%) patients. No patients in the PHSI group had a good neurological outcome compared with 48 (75%) patients in the AHSI group. In the AHSI group, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) neuron-specific enolase (NSE) levels were significantly lower in the group with good neurological outcome compared to the group with poor neurological outcome (20.1 [14.4–30.7] ng/mL vs. 84.3 [32.4–167.0] ng/mL, P
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163. Distributed Adaptive Tracking Control of Hidden Leader-Follower Multi-Agent Systems with Unknown Parameters
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Jie Yang and Byung Gook Lee
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multi-agent system ,tracking control ,discrete-time system ,distributed adaptive control ,Mathematics ,QA1-939 - Abstract
The distributed leader-follower control of multi-agent systems is discussed. Each agent is expressed in a discrete-time and non-linear dynamic model with an unknown parameter and can be affected by its neighbors’ history information. For each agent, to identify the parameter, one switching set of the parameter estimates is constructed and the optimal parameter estimate is chosen based on the index switching function. Using the given desired reference signal, the leader agent’s control law is designed, and relying on the neighbors’ history information, each follower agent’s local control law is designed. With the designed distributed tracking adaptive control laws, the whole system tracks the given desired reference signal, and in the face of strong couplings the closed-loop system ultimately reaches an agreement. Finally, by comparing simulations of the control strategy with a normal projection algorithm, the results indicate that the adaptive control method with a switching set of the parameter estimates is effective in improving the control performance.
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164. The Outcomes of Mini-Plate Fixation for Unstable Wagstaffe Tubercle Fracture, an Indirect Syndesmosis Injury in Rotational Ankle Fracture
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Byung-Ryul Lee, Ki-Jin Jung, Eui-Dong Yeo, Sung-Hun Won, Yong-Cheol Hong, Chang-Hwa Hong, Chang-Hyun Kim, Ho-Sung Kim, Jae-Young Ji, Je-Yeon Byeon, Dhong-Won Lee, and Woo-Jong Kim
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ankle fracture ,syndesmosis injury ,Wagstaffe tubercle ,avulsion fracture ,mini-plate fixation ,Medicine - Abstract
Background: Wagstaffe fracture constitutes an indirect injury to the AITFL and can precipitate syndesmotic instability. The prevailing fixation methods often involve the use of mini-screws or K-wires, with absorbable suture repair reserved for cases with small or comminuted fragments exhibiting instability. In this study, we devised a mini-plate fixation method capable of securing the fracture fragment irrespective of its size or condition. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted on patients who underwent surgery for ankle fractures between May 2022 and October 2023. The surgical technique involved direct fixation of the Wagstaffe fracture using mini-plate fixation. Radiologic evaluation was performed using postoperative CT images, and clinical outcomes were assessed using the OMAS and VAS. Results: Fourteen patients with an average age of 62.5 years were included. Most fractures were associated with the supination-external rotation type. The average preoperative OMAS significantly improved from 5.95 to 83.57 postoperatively. The average VAS score decreased from 7.95 preoperatively to 0.19 postoperatively. Conclusions: The mini-plate technique for Wagstaffe fractures exhibited dependable fixation strength, effective fracture reduction, a minimal complication rate, and judicious surgical procedure duration.
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165. Effects of Ti3C2Tx MXene Addition to a Co Complex/Ionic Liquid-Based Electrolyte on the Photovoltaic Performance of Solar Cells
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Ju Hee Gu, Dongho Park, Kyung-Hye Jung, Byung Chul Lee, and Yoon Soo Han
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dye-sensitized solar cell ,redox mediator ,Ti3C2Tx MXene ,hole conduction ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
Redox mediators comprising I−, Co3+, and Ti3C2Tx MXene were applied to dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs). In the as-prepared DSCs (I-DSCs), wherein hole conduction occurred via the redox reaction of I−/I3− ions, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) was not altered by the addition of Ti3C2Tx MXene. The I-DSCs were exposed to light to produce Co2+/Co3+-based cells (Co-DSCs), wherein the holes were transferred via the redox reaction of Co2+/Co3+ ions. A PCE of 9.01% was achieved in a Co-DSC with Ti3C2Tx MXene (Ti3C2Tx-Co-DSC), which indicated an improvement from the PCE of a bare Co-DSC without Ti3C2Tx MXene (7.27%). It was also found that the presence of Ti3C2Tx MXene in the redox mediator increased the hole collection, dye regeneration, and electron injection efficiencies of the Ti3C2Tx-Co-DSC, leading to an improvement in both the short-circuit current and the PCE when compared with those of the bare Co-DSC without MXene.
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166. Parameter Sensitivity Analysis of a Korean Debris Flow-Induced Rainfall Threshold Estimation Algorithm
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Kyung-Su Choo, Jung-Ryel Choi, Byung-Hyun Lee, and Byung-Sik Kim
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debris flow ,rainfall threshold ,automatic calculation algorithm ,rainfall intensity–duration relationship ,Hydraulic engineering ,TC1-978 ,Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes ,TD201-500 - Abstract
With the increase in both rainfall and intensity due to climate change, the risk of debris flows is also increasing. In Korea, the increasing damage caused by debris flows has become a social issue, and research on debris-flow response is becoming increasingly important. Understanding the rainfall that induces debris flows is crucial for debris-flow response, and methods such as the I-D method have been used to evaluate and predict the risk of debris flows. However, previous studies on debris flow-induced rainfall analysis have been limited by the subjective decision of the researcher to select the impact meteorological stations, which greatly affects reliability. In this paper, in order to establish an objective standard, various maximum allowable distances between debris-flow disaster areas and meteorological stations were adjusted to 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15 km using the CTRL-T automatic calculation algorithm, and the optimal maximum allowable distance suitable for Korean terrain was derived through parameter sensitivity analysis. Based on this, we developed a nomogram for sediment disaster risk prediction and warning in Gangwon-do, and applied it to past disaster cases, and found that, although the prediction time for each stage varies depending on the maximum allowable distance, on average, it is possible to predict the risk of sediment flows 4 to 5 h in advance. It is believed that the results of this study can be used to reduce sediment flow damage in advance.
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167. The Association between Troponin-I Clearance after the Return of Spontaneous Circulation and Outcomes in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients
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Dong Hun Lee, Byung Kook Lee, and Seok Jin Ryu
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troponin ,cardiac arrest ,prognosis ,clearance ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Background: Elevated levels of troponin-I (TnI) are common in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients. However, studies evaluating the prognostic value of TnI clearance in OHCA patients are lacking. We aimed to examine how TnI clearance (TnI-C) differed according to the neurological outcome group and mortality group at 6 months. Methods: This retrospective observational study involved adults (≥18 years) who were treated for an OHCA between January 2019 and December 2022. The TnI-Cs were calculated for days 1 to 2 (TnI-C1st) and 2 to 3 (TnI-C2nd) after the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). The primary outcome was a poor neurological outcome at 6 months, defined by cerebral performance categories 3, 4, and 5. The secondary outcome was 6-month mortality. Results: A total of 227 patients were included. A poor neurological outcome and mortality at 6-months were reported in 150 (66.1%) and 118 (52.0%) patients, respectively. The TnI-C1st was significantly lower in patients with a poor outcome compared with good outcome patients (neurological outcome at 6 months, 54.4% vs. 42.3%; 6-month mortality, 52.1% vs. 42.7%, respectively). In the multivariable analyses, a TnI-C1st
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168. Ethyl Formate Fumigation against Pineapple Mealybug, Dysmicoccus brevipes, a Quarantine Insect Pest of Pineapples
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Tae Hyung Kwon, Dong-Bin Kim, Bongsu Kim, Joanna Bloese, Byung-Ho Lee, and Dong H. Cha
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pineapple mealybug ,Dysmicoccus brevipes ,ethyl formate ,methyl bromide alternative ,phytosanitation ,Science - Abstract
Pineapple mealybug, Dysmicoccus brevipes (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), is a significant pest in pineapple production and a key trade barrier. We explored the potential use of ethyl formate (EF) as a methyl bromide alternative for the postharvest fumigation of D. brevipes in imported pineapples. When treated at 8 °C for 4 h, EF fumigation was effective against D. brevipes with LCt99, the lethal concentration × time product of EF necessary to achieve 99% mortality of D. brevipes nymphs and adults at 64.2 and 134.8 g h/m3, respectively. Sorption trials conducted with 70 g/m3 EF for 4 h at 8 °C using 7.5, 15 and 30% pineapple loading ratios (w/v) indicated that loading ratio lower than 30% is necessary to achieve the LCt99 values required to control D. brevipes. In a scaled up trial using 1 m3 chamber, EF fumigation with 70 g/m3 for 4 h at 8 °C with 20% pineapple loading ratio (w/v) resulted in a complete control of D. brevipes treated. There were no significant differences in hue values, sugar contents, firmness, and weight loss between EF-treated and untreated pineapples. Our results suggest that EF is a promising alternative to methyl bromide fumigation for the postharvest phytosanitary disinfection of D. brevipes in pineapples.
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169. Association of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
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Soo-Bin Lee, Hyun-Wook Chae, Ji-Won Kwon, Sahyun Sung, Seong-Hwan Moon, Kyung-Soo Suk, Hak-Sun Kim, Si-Young Park, and Byung Ho Lee
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functional gastrointestinal disorder ,idiopathic scoliosis ,functional dyspepsia ,irritable bowel syndrome ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
Numerous adolescents diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) often manifest symptoms indicative of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). However, the precise connection between FGIDs and AIS remains unclear. The study involved adolescents drawn from sample datasets provided by the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service spanning from 2012 to 2016, with a median dataset size of 1,446,632 patients. The AIS group consisted of individuals aged 10 to 19 with diagnostic codes for AIS, while the control group consisted of those without AIS diagnostic codes. The median prevalence of FGIDs in adolescents with AIS from 2012 to 2016 was 24%. When accounting for confounding factors, the analysis revealed that adolescents with AIS were consistently more prone to experiencing FGIDs each year (2012: adjusted odds ratio (aOR), 1.21 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.10–1.35], p < 0.001; 2013: aOR, 1.31 [95% CI, 1.18–1.46], p < 0.001; 2014: aOR, 1.24 [95% CI, 1.12–1.38], p < 0.001; 2015: aOR, 1.34 [95% CI, 1.21–1.49], p < 0.001; and 2016: aOR, 1.35 [95% CI, 1.21–1.50], p < 0.001). These findings suggest that AIS is correlated with an elevated likelihood of FGIDs, indicating that AIS may function as a potential risk factor for these gastrointestinal issues. Consequently, it is recommended to provide counseling to adolescents with AIS, alerting them to the heightened probability of experiencing chronic gastrointestinal symptoms.
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170. Machine learning-based prediction of post-stroke cognitive status using electroencephalography-derived brain network attributes
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Minwoo Lee, Yuseong Hong, Sungsik An, Ukeob Park, Jaekang Shin, Jeongjae Lee, Mi Sun Oh, Byung-Chul Lee, Kyung-Ho Yu, Jae-Sung Lim, and Seung Wan Kang
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ischemic stroke ,cognition ,electroencephalography ,functional network ,machine learning ,Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry ,RC321-571 - Abstract
ObjectivesMore than half of patients with acute ischemic stroke develop post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI), a significant barrier to future neurological recovery. Thus, predicting cognitive trajectories post-AIS is crucial. Our primary objective is to determine whether brain network properties from electroencephalography (EEG) can predict post-stroke cognitive function using machine learning approach.MethodsWe enrolled consecutive stroke patients who underwent both EEG during the acute stroke phase and cognitive assessments 3 months post-stroke. We preprocessed acute stroke EEG data to eliminate low-quality epochs, then performed independent component analysis and quantified network characteristics using iSyncBrain®. Cognitive function was evaluated using the Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA). We initially categorized participants based on the lateralization of their lesions and then developed machine learning models to predict cognitive status in the left and right hemisphere lesion groups.ResultsEighty-seven patients were included, and the accuracy of lesion laterality prediction using EEG attributes was 97.0%. In the left hemispheric lesion group, the network attributes of the theta band were significantly correlated with MoCA scores, and higher global efficiency, clustering coefficient, and lower characteristic path length were associated with higher MoCA scores. Most features related to cognitive scores were selected from the frontal lobe. The predictive powers (R-squared) were 0.76 and 0.65 for the left and right stroke groups, respectively.ConclusionEstimating EEG-based network properties in the acute phase of ischemic stroke through a machine learning model has a potential to predict cognitive outcomes after ischemic stroke.
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171. A Deep Learning Approach to Powder X‐Ray Diffraction Pattern Analysis: Addressing Generalizability and Perturbation Issues Simultaneously
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Byung Do Lee, Jin-Woong Lee, Junuk Ahn, Seonghwan Kim, Woon Bae Park, and Kee-Sun Sohn
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cloud computing ,crystal structures ,deep learning ,fully convoluted networks ,X-ray diffraction analyses ,Computer engineering. Computer hardware ,TK7885-7895 ,Control engineering systems. Automatic machinery (General) ,TJ212-225 - Abstract
A deep learning (DL)‐based approach for analysis is proposed. Using synthetic XRD data for a DL approach is inevitable due to the lack of real‐world XRD data. There are two main challenges when conducting a DL‐based XRD analysis: generating realistic XRD data including all possible perturbations, such as peak shift, broadening, texture, and noisy background, and generalizing the DL model applicability to all ICSD entries. To address both the perturbation and generalizability issues, a large‐scale computation is required because it would be infeasible with typical lab‐scale computation. Cloud computing infrastructures are leveraged for parallel computations and to obtain symmetry classification test accuracies of 98.95%, 97.18%, and 96.03% for the crystal system, extinction group, and space group, respectively. A stricter individual compound‐based train and test dataset‐splitting scheme also produces reasonable test accuracies of 92.25%, 87.34%, and 84.39%, which are still state‐of‐the‐art records. Crucially, the DL model trained on synthetic data is assessed using real‐world experimental XRD datasets to ensure its practical applicability. When tested on the real‐world experimental XRD dataset, the model achieves a test accuracy of 90.38% in predicting crystal systems.
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172. Statin Treatment in Patients With Stroke With Low‐Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels Below 70 mg/dL
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Joon‐Tae Kim, Ji Sung Lee, Beom Joon Kim, Jihoon Kang, Keon‐Joo Lee, Jong‐Moo Park, Kyusik Kang, Soo Joo Lee, Jae Guk Kim, Jae‐Kwan Cha, Dae‐Hyun Kim, Tai Hwan Park, Kyungbok Lee, Jun Lee, Keun‐Sik Hong, Yong‐Jin Cho, Hong‐Kyun Park, Byung‐Chul Lee, Kyung‐Ho Yu, Mi Sun Oh, Dong‐Eog Kim, Wi‐Sun Ryu, Jay Chol Choi, Jee‐Hyun Kwon, Wook‐Joo Kim, Dong‐Ick Shin, Kyu Sun Yum, Sung Il Sohn, Jeong‐Ho Hong, Sang‐Hwa Lee, Man‐Seok Park, Kang‐Ho Choi, Juneyoung Lee, Kwang‐Yeol Park, and Hee‐Joon Bae
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Background It is unclear whether statin treatment could reduce the risk of early vascular events when baseline low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‐C) levels are already low, at
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173. Leptomeningeal Collaterals and Infarct Progression in Patients With Acute Large‐Vessel Occlusion and Low NIHSS
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Yong Soo Kim, Beom Joon Kim, Bijoy K. Menon, Joonsang Yoo, Jung Hoon Han, Bum Joon Kim, Chi Kyung Kim, Jae Guk Kim, Joon‐Tae Kim, Hyungjong Park, Sung Hyun Baik, Moon‐Ku Han, Jihoon Kang, Jun Yup Kim, Keon‐Joo Lee, Han‐gil Jeong, Jong‐Moo Park, Kyusik Kang, Soo Joo Lee, Jae‐Kwan Cha, Dae‐Hyun Kim, Jin‐Heon Jeong, Tai Hwan Park, Sang‐Soon Park, Kyung Bok Lee, Jun Lee, Keun‐Sik Hong, Yong‐Jin Cho, Hong‐Kyun Park, Byung‐Chul Lee, Kyung‐Ho Yu, Mi‐Sun Oh, Dong‐Eog Kim, Wi‐Sun Ryu, Kang‐Ho Choi, Jay Chol Choi, Joong‐Goo Kim, Jee‐Hyun Kwon, Wook‐Joo Kim, Dong‐Ick Shin, Kyu Sun Yum, Sung‐Il Sohn, Jeong‐Ho Hong, Chulho Kim, Sang‐Hwa Lee, Juneyoung Lee, and Hee‐Joon Bae
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ASPECTS ,collateral circulation ,mild stroke ,large‐vessel occlusion ,Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system ,RC346-429 ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Background Approximately 10% of patients with acute ischemic stroke with large‐vessel occlusion (LVO) have mild neurological deficits. Although leptomeningeal collaterals (LMCs) are the major determinant of clinical outcomes for patients with acute ischemic stroke with LVO, the contribution of baseline LMC status to subsequent infarct progression in patients with mild stroke with LVO is poorly defined. Methods This observational study included patients with acute anterior circulation LVO and mild stroke symptoms (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale < 6) from a prospectively collected, multicenter, national stroke registry. The Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score was quantified on the initial and follow‐up images. An infarct progression, defined as any Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score decrease between the initial versus follow‐up scans, was categorized as either 0/1/2+. The LMCs on the baseline images were graded as good, fair, or poor. Results Of the 623 included patients (mean age, 67.6±13.4 years; 380 [61.0%] men; 186 [29.9%] with reperfusion treatment), the baseline LMC was graded as good in 331 (53.1%), fair in 219 (35.2%), and poor in 73 (11.7%). The Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score decrement was noted as 0 in 288 (46%) patients, 1 in 154 (24%), and 2+ in 181 (29%). A poor LMC was associated with an infarct progression (adjusted odds ratio, 2.05 [95% CI, 1.22–3.47]). Conclusions Poor collateral blood flow was associated with infarct progression in patients with acute ischemic stroke with LVO and mild symptoms. In this selective population, early assessment of collateral blood flow status can help in early detection of patients susceptible to infarct progression.
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174. Corrigendum to 'Effects of oligonol on the submandibular gland in ovariectomized rats' [Biomed. Pharmacother. 141 (2021) 111897]
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Jeong Hun Kim, Hyangkyu Lee, Ji Min Kim, Hyung-Sik Kim, Sung-Chan Shin, Sun-Kyung Hwang, Byung-Joo Lee, and Keunyoung Kim
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175. Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease increases risk of chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Gian Paolo Fadini, Giovanni Targher, Masahide Hamaguchi, Herbert Tilg, Seung Up Kim, Dan-Qin Sun, Xuhong Hou, Jianghua Zhou, Christopher D Byrne, Byung-wan Lee, Masato Furuhashi, and Ning-Jian Wang
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Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology ,RC799-869 - Abstract
Background and aim Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is an alternative description and classification of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) that may have better utility than NAFLD in clinical practice. We performed a meta-analysis to quantify the magnitude of the association between MAFLD and risk of both prevalent and incident chronic kidney disease (CKD).Methods We systematically searched PubMed, Medline (OVID), Embase (OVID), Web of Science and Cochrane Library from database inception until 29 May 2022. We included observational studies examining the association between MAFLD and risk of CKD, defined by estimated glomerular filtration rate ≤60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or presence of abnormal albuminuria. Meta-analysis was performed using random-effects models to obtain summary HRs or ORs with 95% CIs.Results Seventeen observational studies with aggregate data on 845 753 participants were included in meta-analysis. In the 7 cohort studies, the pooled random-effects HR for incident CKD in patients with MAFLD was 1.29 (95% CI 1.17 to 1.41, I2=87.0%). In the 10 cross-sectional studies, the pooled random-effects OR for prevalent CKD in patients with MAFLD was 1.35 (95% CI 1.11 to 1.64, I2=92.6%).Conclusion MAFLD is significantly associated with an increased prevalence and incidence of CKD.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022352366.
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176. LDL cholesterol-lowering effect of Daeshiho-tang in patients with dyslipidemia: A pilot randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
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Ji-Won Noh and Byung-Cheol Lee
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Dyslipidemia ,Daeshiho-tang ,Low density lipoprotein cholesterol ,Apolipoprtein B ,Herbal medicine ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 ,Social sciences (General) ,H1-99 - Abstract
Background: Dyslipidemia, a major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, can be prevented by lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. The lipid improvement effects of Daeshiho-tang (DSHT), a herbal formula, have been proven through various preclinical studies based on anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties, however, clinical trials were few. This preliminary study aimed to assess the lipid-lowering effect of DSHT in patients with dyslipidemia and examine its safety profile. The study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The trial included 60 patients with untreated dyslipidemia: total cholesterol (TC) > 200 mg/dL, triglyceride (TG) > 150 mg/dL, LDL-C >130 mg/dL, or high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)
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177. Enhancement of protective vaccine-induced antibody titer to swine diseases and growth performance by Amino-Zn, yucca extract, and β-mannanase feed additive in wean-finishing pigs
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Vetriselvi Sampath, Sungbo Cho, Byung Ryol Lee, Nam-Hun Kim, and In Ho Kim
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Amino-Zn ,Yucca schidigera extract ,β-mannanase ,antibody ,vaccination ,pigs ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 - Abstract
The primary purpose of this research is to determine the effect of Amino-Zn (AZn), Yucca schidigera extract (YE), and β-mannanase enzyme supplementation on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, fecal gas emission, and immune response in pigs. A total of 180 crossbred pigs (6.57 ± 1 kg) were randomly assigned to one of three dietary treatments: CON-corn soybean meal (basal diet); TRT1-CON +1,000 ppm AZn + 0.07% yucca extract (YE) + 0.05% β-mannanase; and TRT2-CON +2,000 ppm AZn + 0.07% YE+ 0.05% β-mannanase for 22 weeks. Each treatment had 12 replicates with 5 pigs per pen. Pigs fed a diet supplemented with AZn, YE, and β-mannanase linearly increased (p 0.05) noxious gas emissions such as ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, acetic acid, carbon dioxide, and methyl mercaptans. The dietary inclusion of AZn, YE, and β-mannanase significantly increased the serological immune responses to Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (MH) and foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV-O type) at the end of week 6 and porcine circovirus-2 (PCV-2) at week 19. Based on this result, we infer that the combination of AZn, YE, and β-mannanase supplement would serve as a novel in-feed additive to enhance growth performance and act as a boosting agent and immune stimulatory to increase the efficacy of swine vaccinations.
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178. Investigation of the impact of clonal hematopoiesis on severity and pathophysiology of COVID-19 in rhesus macaques
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Tae-Hoon Shin, Yifan Zhou, Byung-Chul Lee, So Gun Hong, Shayne F. Andrew, Barbara J. Flynn, Matthew Gagne, John-Paul M. Todd, Ian N. Moore, Anthony Cook, Mark G. Lewis, Kathryn E. Foulds, Robert A. Seder, Daniel C. Douek, Mario Roederer, and Cynthia E. Dunbar
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clonal hematopoiesis ,COVID-19 ,SARS-CoV-2 ,rhesus macaque ,aging ,hyperinflammation ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 - Abstract
Clinical manifestations of COVID-19 vary widely, ranging from asymptomatic to severe respiratory failure with profound inflammation. Although risk factors for severe illness have been identified, definitive determinants remain elusive. Clonal hematopoiesis (CH), the expansion of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells bearing acquired somatic mutations, is associated with advanced age and hyperinflammation. Given the similar age range and hyperinflammatory phenotype between frequent CH and severe COVID-19, CH could impact the risk of severe COVID-19. Human cohort studies have attempted to prove this relationship, but conclusions are conflicting. Rhesus macaques (RMs) are being utilized to test vaccines and therapeutics for COVID-19. However, RMs, even other species, have not yet been reported to develop late inflammatory COVID-19 disease. Here, RMs with either spontaneous DNMT3A or engineered TET2 CH along with similarly transplanted and conditioned controls were infected with SARS-CoV-2 and monitored until 12 days post-inoculation (dpi). Although no significant differences in clinical symptoms and blood counts were noted, an aged animal with natural DNMT3A CH died on 10 dpi. CH macaques showed evidence of sustained local inflammatory responses compared to controls. Interestingly, viral loads in respiratory tracts were higher at every timepoint in the CH group. Lung sections from euthanasia showed evidence of mild inflammation in all animals, while viral antigen was more frequently detected in the lung tissues of CH macaques even at the time of autopsy. Despite the lack of striking inflammation and serious illness, our findings suggest potential pathophysiological differences in RMs with or without CH upon SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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179. Multi-View Attention Transfer for Efficient Speech Enhancement.
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Wooseok Shin, Hyun Joon Park, Jin Sob Kim, Byung Hoon Lee, and Sung Won Han 0003
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180. Masking Adversarial Damage: Finding Adversarial Saliency for Robust and Sparse Network.
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Byung-Kwan Lee, Junho Kim, and Yong Man Ro
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181. Adaptive Model Pooling for Online Deep Anomaly Detection from a Complex Evolving Data Stream.
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Susik Yoon, Youngjun Lee, Jae-Gil Lee 0001, and Byung Suk Lee 0001
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182. An Empirical Study of Remaining Useful Life Prediction using Deep Learning Models.
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Hyunyong Lee, Nac-Woo Kim, Jun-Gi Lee, and Byung-Tak Lee
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183. A Study of Prediction Methods for lithium-ion Battery Capacity.
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Hyun Yong Lee, Nac-Woo Kim, Jun-Gi Lee, and Byung-Tak Lee
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184. Towards Uncertainty-aware Remaining Useful Life Prediction via Domain Adaptation.
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Hyunyong Lee, Nac-Woo Kim, Jun-Gi Lee, and Byung-Tak Lee
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185. Peak Anomaly Detection from Environmental Sensor-Generated Watershed Time Series Data.
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Byung Suk Lee 0001, John Clay Kaufmann, Donna M. Rizzo, and Ijaz Ul Haq
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186. Nationwide Integrated 24/7 Monitoring System for ATSC 3.0 Single Frequency Broadcast Networks.
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Sungho Jeon 0001, Seongman Min, Dawoon Chung, Doowon Kim, Sung-Ik Park, and Byung-Ho Lee
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187. Mining Literature-Based Knowledge Graph for Predicting Combination Therapeutics: A COVID-19 Use Case.
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Ahmed Abdeen Hamed, Jakub Jonczyk, Mohammad Zaiyan Alam, Ewa Deelman, and Byung Suk Lee 0001
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188. Risk of dementia according to the smoking habit change after ischemic stroke: a nationwide population-based cohort study
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Dae Young Cheon, Kyung do Han, Mi Sun Oh, Kyung-Ho Yu, Byung-Chul Lee, Chi-Hun Kim, Yerim Kim, Sang-Hwa Lee, Chulho Kim, Jae-Sung Lim, and Minwoo Lee
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Abstract There is a paucity of research regarding the association between the risk of incident dementia and changes in smoking habits in the acute ischemic stroke population. We aimed to investigate the effects of smoking habit change on the risk of incident dementia in an ischemic stroke population using data from the Korean National Health Insurance Services Database. This nationwide population-based cohort study included 197,853 patients with ischemic stroke. The patients were divided into never smokers, former smokers, smoking quitters, sustained smokers, and new smokers, based on the 2-year change in smoking status between the two consecutive health examinations before and after the index stroke. The patients were followed up from the index date to 2018 to assess the development of dementia. Dementia was further categorized into Alzheimer’s, vascular, and other types of dementia according to the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision diagnosis. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards models were used to assess the association between changes in smoking habits and the risk of dementia. After a median of 4.04 years of follow-up, 19,595 (9.9%) dementia cases were observed. Among them, 15,189 (7.7%) were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease dementia and 2719 (1.4%) were diagnosed with vascular dementia. After adjusting for covariates, including age, sex, alcohol intake habits, cigarette pack-year, regular physical activity, income, history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and chronic kidney disease, new smokers, sustained smokers, and smoking quitters were significantly associated with a higher risk of all-cause dementia than never smokers (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 1.395, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.254–1.552; aHR 1.324, 95% CI 1.236–1.418; and aHR 1.170, 95% CI 1.074–1.275, respectively). Similar trends were observed for both Alzheimer’s dementia and vascular dementia, but the association between new smokers and vascular dementia was not significant. The impact of smoking habit change was more prominent in the 40–65-year-old group. New and sustained smokers had a substantially higher risk of incident dementia after ischemic stroke than never smokers. Smoking quitters also had an elevated risk of incident dementia, but the detrimental effects were lower than those in new and sustained smokers.
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189. Associations between migraine and major cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Dae Young Cheon, Kyungdo Han, Ye Seul Yang, Yerim Kim, Sang-Hwa Lee, Chulho Kim, Jong-Hee Sohn, Mi Sun Oh, Byung-Chul Lee, Minwoo Lee, and Kyung-Ho Yu
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Migraine ,Diabetes mellitus ,Stroke ,Myocardial infarction ,Cardiovascular death ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Abstract Background Migraine is one of the most common primary headache disorders and a well-known risk factor for cardiovascular disorders. We aimed to investigate the association between migraine and major cardiovascular outcomes, including myocardial infarction (MI), ischemic stroke (IS), and cardiovascular death (CVD) in people with type 2 diabetes. Research design and methods A total of 2,229,598 people from the nationwide Korean National Health Insurance Service database with type 2 diabetes but without a previous history of MI and IS were included in this study. We identified patients over 20 years of age with migraine using the claim data of International Statistical Classification of Diseases Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) code G43. The patients with migraine were divided according to their migraine aura status. Results Migraine was present in 6.3% of the study population. Cases observed for MI, IS, CVD, and all-cause death were 2.6%, 3.6%, 5.9%, and 7.9%, respectively. The diagnosis of migraine was significantly associated with an increased risk of MI, IS, and CVD. The results remained significant after adjusting for covariates, including age, sex, body mass index, alcohol intake, smoking habits, physical activity, economic status, hypertension history, dyslipidemia, and duration of type 2 diabetes (MI, adjusted hazard ratio [aHR]: 1.182, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.146–1.219; IS, aHR: 1.111, 95% CI 1.082–1.14; CVD, aHR: 1.143, 95% CI 1.12–1.167). In particular, the presence of aura was associated with a higher risk of MI development compared to the non-aura group. The difference became more prominent with progressing age. Conclusions In this nationwide population-based study, people with type 2 diabetes and migraines were found to be at a significantly higher risk for major cardiovascular events, including MI, IS, and CVD. The risk of MI and CVD significantly increased with the presence of aura symptoms among patients with migraine.
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190. Strategies for the symbiotic development of renewable power and nuclear power under the ‘Renewable Energy 3020’ policy in South Korea: Part II. Technical solutions for expanding renewable power generation
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Eun-Chong Lee, Byung-Wook Lee, and Hyung-Man Kim
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Renewable Energy 3020 policy ,Wien automatic system planning model ,Symbiotic strategy ,Renewable power generation ,Nuclear power generation ,Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 - Abstract
In recent years, the Korean government has recently implemented the ‘Renewable Energy 3020’ policy to substantially expand renewable energy without the inclusion of nuclear and coal-fired power plants. This study analyzes the changing conditions of the national power system on the assumption that ‘Renewable Energy 3020’ policy achieves the goal of the expansion of renewable energy generation to 20% by 2030. Korean government needs to consider the effects of technological innovation, changes in market, and the possibility of social consensus deduction. The Wien Automatic System Planning (WASP) model was used to verify the implementation of the long-term power development plan within specified constraints. The extension methodology of renewable power equipment was verified using the WASP model, which provides the basis for the application of scientific logic and suggestion to drive the national energy transition policy efficiently. Currently, technological and economic uncertainties related to nuclear and renewable power generation need to be investigated. Thereafter, energy transition needs to be examined to promote an alternative energy policy considering the technological innovation and the social consensus. The national energy transition policy will likely succeed, if based on the accurate technical planning and evaluation of the symbiotic strategies for nuclear and renewable power generation.
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191. The Role of Interleukin-7 in the Formation of Tertiary Lymphoid Structures and Their Prognostic Value in Gastrointestinal Cancers
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Michael Brandon Ware, Alexandra A. Wolfarth, Jack B. Goon, Ugonna I. Ezeanya, Swati Dhar, Sara Ferrando-Martinez, and Byung Ha Lee
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interleukin-7 ,tertiary lymphoid structures ,gastrointestinal cancer ,immunotherapy ,cytokines ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 ,Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,RC581-607 - Abstract
Immunotherapies for the treatment of solid tumors continue to develop in preclinical and clinical research settings. Unfortunately, for many patients the tumor fails to respond or becomes resistant to therapies such as checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) targeting programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1), programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1), and cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4). In many cancers, failed response to CPIs can be attributed to poor T cell infiltration, dominant immunosuppression, and exhausted immune responses. In gastrointestinal (GI) cancers T cell infiltration can be dismal, with several reports finding that CD8+ T cells compose less than 2% of all cells within the tumor. Organized aggregates of lymphocytes, antigen-presenting cells, and vessels, together termed tertiary lymphoid structures (TLSs), are hypothesized to be a major source of T cells within solid tumors. The intratumoral formation of these organized immune centers appears to rely on intricate cytokine and chemokine signaling to heterogeneous cell populations such as B and T cells, innate lymphoid cells, fibroblasts, and dendritic cells. In GI cancers, the presence and density of TLSs provide prognostic value for predicting outcome and survival. Further, TLS presence and density associates with favorable responses to CPIs in many cancers. This review highlights the prognostic value of TLSs in GI cancers, the role of the homeostatic cytokine interleukin-7 (IL-7) in TLS formation, and the induction of TLSs in solid tumors by novel therapeutics.
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192. Association between C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio and 6-month mortality in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
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Hui Hwan Kim, Ji Ho Lee, Dong Hun Lee, and Byung Kook Lee
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albumin ,c-reactive protein ,cardiac arrest ,mortality ,prognosis ,Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid ,RC86-88.9 - Abstract
Background The inflammatory response that occurs following cardiac arrest can determine the long-term prognosis of patients who survive out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. We evaluated the correlation between C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR) following cardiac arrest and long-term mortality. Methods The current retrospective observational study examined patients with post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS) treated with targeted temperature management at a single tertiary care hospital. We measured CAR at four time points (at admission and then 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours after) following cardiac arrest. The primary outcome was the patients’ 6-month mortality. We performed multivariable and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) analyses to investigate the relationship between CAR and 6-month mortality. Results Among the 115 patients, 52 (44.1%) died within 6 months. In the multivariable analysis, CAR at 48 hours (odds ratio [OR], 1.130; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.027–1.244) and 72 hours (OR, 1.241; 95% CI, 1.059–1.455) after cardiac arrest was independently associated with 6-month mortality. The AUCs of CAR at admission and 24, 48, and 72 hours after cardiac arrest for predicting 6-month mortality were 0.583 (95% CI, 0.489–0.673), 0.622 (95% CI, 0.528–0.710), 0.706 (95% CI, 0.615–0.786), and 0.762 (95% CI, 0.675–0.835), respectively. Conclusions CAR at 72 hours after cardiac arrest was an independent predictor for long-term mortality in patients with PCAS.
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193. The Risk of Applying Moving Cupping Therapy to A Patient with Chronic Lumbar Pain Previously Treated with Gold Thread Therapy
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Yeonhak Kim, Yoona Oh, Jihun Kim, Eunseok Kim, Gi Young Yang, and Byung Ryul Lee
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chronic pain ,cupping therapy ,lumbar region ,moving cupping ,gold thread therapy ,adverse reactions ,Miscellaneous systems and treatments ,RZ409.7-999 ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 - Abstract
Gold thread therapy (GTT) continuously stimulates acupoints and is used to treat chronic conditions/diseases such as chronic lumbar pain. During the procedure gold thread is embedded into the skin and although gold thread is medically pure, GTT is an irreversible treatment where there is limited evidence on its safety. Here, we report a case of a 79-year-old woman being treated for low back pain who developed side effects following moving cupping therapy at a site of GTT (performed in the 1970s). Adverse reactions causing radiating pain persisted more than at least 9 days following moving cupping therapy. The symptoms of pain were evaluated using the numerical rating scale, and changes in tenderness and the state of bruising was recorded. Low back pain improved but the radiating low leg pain did not improve. This case highlights the need for caution when performing moving cupping therapy where GTT has been previously performed.
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194. Changes in retro-odontoid mass after upper cervical spine surgery
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Jae-Won Shin, Kyung-Soo Suk, Hak-Sun Kim, Jae-Ho Yang, Hwan-Mo Lee, Sung-Hwan Moon, Byung-Ho Lee, Jin-Oh Park, Sang-Jun Park, Sub-ri Park, Sun-kyu Kim, and Jane F. Garcia
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Abstract A non-neoplastic mass posterior to the dens is termed a retro-odontoid mass (R-OM). This retrospective study evaluated radiographic and clinical outcomes and R-OM changes after upper cervical spine surgery. This study included 69 patients who underwent upper cervical spine surgery, including atlantoaxial fusion, occipitocervical fusion, or decompression. All patients underwent preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Six-month follow-up MRI examinations were performed in 30 patients who had preoperative R-OMs. Radiographic outcomes of the anterior and posterior atlantodental intervals were measured using X-rays and computed tomography. The R-OM and space available for the cord (SAC) were measured using MRI. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using neck and arm pain visual analog scales, the Japanese Orthopedic Association score, the neck disability index, and the patient-reported subjective improvement rate. The anterior atlantodental interval decreased, while the posterior atlantodental interval and SAC increased postoperatively. Among the clinical outcomes, the neck and arm pain and the neck disability index decreased postoperatively, while the Japanese Orthopedic Association score increased. All clinical and radiographic outcomes improved postoperatively. The R-OM either decreased in size or disappeared after fusion surgery in all cases, except in one patient who underwent decompression surgery. In conclusion, stabilization through fusion surgery is essential for treating R-OM.
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195. Hippocampal astrocytes modulate anxiety-like behavior
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Woo-Hyun Cho, Kyungchul Noh, Byung Hun Lee, Ellane Barcelon, Sang Beom Jun, Hye Yoon Park, and Sung Joong Lee
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Astrocytes affect animal behaviors by regulating the tripartite synapse. Here, the authors show that hippocampal astrocytes modulate mouse anxiety-like behavior by regulating synaptic homeostasis of dentate gyrus granule cells via ATP release.
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196. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Review Update 2022
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Ji-won Kwon, Seong-Hwan Moon, Si-Young Park, Sang-Jun Park, Sub-Ri Park, Kyung-Soo Suk, Hak-Sun Kim, and Byung Ho Lee
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Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) may experience neuropathic symptoms, such as back pain, radiating pain, and neurogenic claudication. Although the long-term outcomes of both nonsurgical and surgical treatments are similar, surgery may provide shortterm benefits, including improved symptoms and lower risk of falling. Decompression is mainly used for surgical treatment, and depending on the decompression degree and associated instability, combination therapy may be given. Minimally invasive surgery has been demonstrated to produce excellent results in the treatment of LSS. Thus, an approach aimed at understanding the overall pathophysiology and treatment methods of LSS is expected to have a better therapeutic effect.
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197. Fibrotic Burden Determines Cardiovascular Risk among Subjects with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease
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Eugene Han, Yong-ho Lee, Jae Seung Lee, Hye Won Lee, Beom Kyung Kim, Jun Yong Park, Do Young Kim, Sang Hoon Ahn, Byung-Wan Lee, Eun Seok Kang, Bong-Soo Cha, and Seung Up Kim
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Background/Aims: Metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has recently been introduced to compensate for the conventional concept of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We explored whether fibrotic burden determines the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) among subjects with MAFLD. Methods: We recruited 9,444 participants from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2008 to 2011). Liver fibrosis was identified using the fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) index and NAFLD fibrosis score. The 10-year ASCVD risk score (>10%) was used to determine a high probability ASCVD risk. For sensitivity analysis, propensity score matching was assessed to subjects with aged 40 to 75 years free from ASCVD. Results: The prevalence of MAFLD was 38.0% (n=3,592). The ASCVD risk scores stratified in quartile were positively correlated to MAFLD and FIB-4 defined-significant liver fibrosis (p for trend
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198. First report of anthracnose crown rot caused by Colletotrichum siamense on strawberry in Korea
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Myeong Hyeon Nam, Myung Soo Park, Je hyeok Yoo, Byung Joo Lee, and Jong Nam Lee
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Anthracnose crown rot (ACR) has been observed in greenhouses during the nursery and harvest seasons in Gangwon Province, Korea. Infected plants showed black leaf spot, dark sunken pink conidial masses on petioles, wilting, and eventually death. Five isolates were obtained from the lesions of strawberry plants and were identified as a Colletotrichum gloeosporioides species complex based on their cultural and morphological characteristics. Multilocus sequence analysis of actin, calmodulin, chitin synthase, glyceraldehyde-3-phophate dehydrogenase genes, and internal transcribed spacer rDNA regions showed that the isolates formed a monophyletic group with the type strain of C. siamense. Pathogenicity tests were performed on the isolate, and Koch’s postulates were performed to verify the relationship between Colletotrichum sp. and the strawberry plant variety Seolhyang. The isolate was pathogenic to strawberry plants, which exhibited typical ACR symptoms. Based on morphological characteristics, pathogenicity, and DNA sequence analyses, the fungus isolated in Korea was identified as C. siamense. This is first time C. siamense has been confirmed in ever-bearing strawberry varieties in Korea.
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199. The Viability of Online Pharmacies in COVID-19 Era in Korea
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Hyun Sue Song and Byung-Mu Lee
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online pharmacy ,internet pharmacy ,telemedicine ,e-health ,south korea ,covid-19 ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Published
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200. Differential influences of LDL cholesterol on functional outcomes after intravenous thrombolysis according to prestroke statin use
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You-Ri Kang, Joon-Tae Kim, Ji Sung Lee, Beom Joon Kim, Kyusik Kang, Soo Joo Lee, Jae Guk Kim, Jae-Kwan Cha, Dae-Hyun Kim, Tai Hwan Park, Kyung Bok Lee, Jun Lee, Keun-Sik Hong, Yong-Jin Cho, Hong-Kyun Park, Byung-Chul Lee, Kyung-Ho Yu, Mi Sun Oh, Dong-Eog Kim, Wi-Sun Ryu, Jay Chol Choi, Jee-Hyun Kwon, Wook-Joo Kim, Dong-Ick Shin, Sung Il Sohn, Jeong-Ho Hong, Man-Seok Park, Kang-Ho Choi, Ki-Hyun Cho, Jong-Moo Park, Sang-Hwa Lee, Juneyoung Lee, and Hee-Joon Bae
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Abstract This study aimed to elucidate whether low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels differentially affect functional outcomes after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) depending on prestroke statin use. Patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with IVT were categorized into low, intermediate, and high LDL-C groups based on LDL-C levels at admission ( 130 mg/dl, respectively). Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to explore the relationships between LDL-C and clinical outcomes (good outcomes at 3 months, modified Rankin Scale scores 0–2). The interaction between LDL-C levels and prestroke statin use regarding functional outcomes was investigated. Among the 4711 patients (age, 67 ± 12 years; males, 62.1%) who met the eligibility criteria, compared with the high LDL-C group, the low and intermediate LDL-C groups were not associated with good outcomes at 3 months according to the multivariable analysis. A potential interaction between the LDL-C group and prestroke statin use on good outcomes at 3 months was observed (P interaction = 0.07). Among patients with prestroke statin use, low (aOR 1.84 [1.04–3.26]) and intermediate (aOR 2.31 [1.20–4.47]) LDL-C groups were independently associated with a greater likelihood of having a 3-month good outcome. Our study showed that LDL-C was not associated with a 3-month good outcome, but prestroke statin use could modify the influence of LDL-C levels on functional outcomes after IVT.
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