1.Correspondence to editorial on “Long-term gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary outcomes of COVID-19: a multinational population-based cohort study from South Korea, Japan, and the UK”
Kwanjoo LEE ; Jaeyu PARK ; Jinseok LEE ; Hayeon LEE ; Yeonjung HA ; Dong Keon YON
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2025;31(1):e87-e89
2.Global Burden of Vaccine-Associated Cerebrovascular Venous Sinus Thrombosis, 1968–2024: A Critical Analysis From the WHO Global Pharmacovigilance Database
Jaehyeong CHO ; Hyesu JO ; Hyunjee KIM ; Jaeyu PARK ; Damiano PIZZOL ; Min Seo KIM ; Ho Geol WOO ; Dong Keon YON
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2025;40(11):e101-
Despite widespread coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine use, research on the association between vaccines and cerebrovascular venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in diverse populations is limited. This study aimed to address this gap. Data from the World Health Organization pharmacovigilance database (1968–2024; total reports = 8,909,484) were used.Reporting odds ratios (RORs) and information components (ICs) were calculated to assess the association between each drug and CVST. In total, 851 cases were identified as vaccineassociated CVST, of which 527 (61.93%) occurred in female patients. Only Ad5-vectored COVID-19 vaccines had the highest ROR and IC value with CVST (ROR, 4.78; 95% confidence interval, 4.34–5.28; IC, 2.15). The risk of CVST increased with age, with the 45–64-years age group having an IC of 1.35, while the 65 years and older group had a higher IC of 2.08.The findings highlight the need for clinicians to recognize the potential risks of CVST and prioritize rigorous monitoring and research to ensure patient safety.
3.Global Estimates of Reported Vaccine-Associated Ischemic Stroke for 1969–2023: A Comprehensive Analysis of the World Health Organization Global Pharmacovigilance Database
Jaehyeong CHO ; Jaeyu PARK ; Hyesu JO ; Yesol YIM ; Ho Geol WOO ; Jiyeon OH ; Dong Keon YON
Journal of Stroke 2024;26(3):463-467
4.Correspondence to editorial on “Long-term gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary outcomes of COVID-19: a multinational population-based cohort study from South Korea, Japan, and the UK”
Kwanjoo LEE ; Jaeyu PARK ; Jinseok LEE ; Hayeon LEE ; Yeonjung HA ; Dong Keon YON
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2025;31(1):e87-e89
5.Global Burden of Vaccine-Associated Cerebrovascular Venous Sinus Thrombosis, 1968–2024: A Critical Analysis From the WHO Global Pharmacovigilance Database
Jaehyeong CHO ; Hyesu JO ; Hyunjee KIM ; Jaeyu PARK ; Damiano PIZZOL ; Min Seo KIM ; Ho Geol WOO ; Dong Keon YON
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2025;40(11):e101-
Despite widespread coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine use, research on the association between vaccines and cerebrovascular venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in diverse populations is limited. This study aimed to address this gap. Data from the World Health Organization pharmacovigilance database (1968–2024; total reports = 8,909,484) were used.Reporting odds ratios (RORs) and information components (ICs) were calculated to assess the association between each drug and CVST. In total, 851 cases were identified as vaccineassociated CVST, of which 527 (61.93%) occurred in female patients. Only Ad5-vectored COVID-19 vaccines had the highest ROR and IC value with CVST (ROR, 4.78; 95% confidence interval, 4.34–5.28; IC, 2.15). The risk of CVST increased with age, with the 45–64-years age group having an IC of 1.35, while the 65 years and older group had a higher IC of 2.08.The findings highlight the need for clinicians to recognize the potential risks of CVST and prioritize rigorous monitoring and research to ensure patient safety.
6.Correspondence to editorial on “Long-term gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary outcomes of COVID-19: a multinational population-based cohort study from South Korea, Japan, and the UK”
Kwanjoo LEE ; Jaeyu PARK ; Jinseok LEE ; Hayeon LEE ; Yeonjung HA ; Dong Keon YON
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2025;31(1):e87-e89
7.Global Burden of Vaccine-Associated Cerebrovascular Venous Sinus Thrombosis, 1968–2024: A Critical Analysis From the WHO Global Pharmacovigilance Database
Jaehyeong CHO ; Hyesu JO ; Hyunjee KIM ; Jaeyu PARK ; Damiano PIZZOL ; Min Seo KIM ; Ho Geol WOO ; Dong Keon YON
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2025;40(11):e101-
Despite widespread coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine use, research on the association between vaccines and cerebrovascular venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in diverse populations is limited. This study aimed to address this gap. Data from the World Health Organization pharmacovigilance database (1968–2024; total reports = 8,909,484) were used.Reporting odds ratios (RORs) and information components (ICs) were calculated to assess the association between each drug and CVST. In total, 851 cases were identified as vaccineassociated CVST, of which 527 (61.93%) occurred in female patients. Only Ad5-vectored COVID-19 vaccines had the highest ROR and IC value with CVST (ROR, 4.78; 95% confidence interval, 4.34–5.28; IC, 2.15). The risk of CVST increased with age, with the 45–64-years age group having an IC of 1.35, while the 65 years and older group had a higher IC of 2.08.The findings highlight the need for clinicians to recognize the potential risks of CVST and prioritize rigorous monitoring and research to ensure patient safety.
8.Global Burden of Vaccine-Associated Cerebrovascular Venous Sinus Thrombosis, 1968–2024: A Critical Analysis From the WHO Global Pharmacovigilance Database
Jaehyeong CHO ; Hyesu JO ; Hyunjee KIM ; Jaeyu PARK ; Damiano PIZZOL ; Min Seo KIM ; Ho Geol WOO ; Dong Keon YON
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2025;40(11):e101-
Despite widespread coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine use, research on the association between vaccines and cerebrovascular venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in diverse populations is limited. This study aimed to address this gap. Data from the World Health Organization pharmacovigilance database (1968–2024; total reports = 8,909,484) were used.Reporting odds ratios (RORs) and information components (ICs) were calculated to assess the association between each drug and CVST. In total, 851 cases were identified as vaccineassociated CVST, of which 527 (61.93%) occurred in female patients. Only Ad5-vectored COVID-19 vaccines had the highest ROR and IC value with CVST (ROR, 4.78; 95% confidence interval, 4.34–5.28; IC, 2.15). The risk of CVST increased with age, with the 45–64-years age group having an IC of 1.35, while the 65 years and older group had a higher IC of 2.08.The findings highlight the need for clinicians to recognize the potential risks of CVST and prioritize rigorous monitoring and research to ensure patient safety.
9.Non-Linear Association Between Physical Activities and Type 2Diabetes in 2.4 Million Korean Population, 2009–2022: A Nationwide Representative Study
Wonwoo JANG ; Seokjun KIM ; Yejun SON ; Soeun KIM ; Hayeon LEE ; Jaeyu PARK ; Kyeongmin LEE ; Jiseung KANG ; Damiano PIZZOL ; Jiyoung HWANG ; Sang Youl RHEE ; Dong Keon YON
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2025;40(12):e42-
Background:
Although excessive physical activity (PA) does not always confer additional health benefits, there is a paucity of studies that have quantitatively examined the doseresponse relationship between PA and type 2 diabetes. Therefore, this study investigated the relationship between the type 2 diabetes prevalence and intensity, frequency, and metabolic equivalent of task (MET) score of PA in a large population sample.
Methods:
We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional analysis examining sociodemographic variables, PA habits, and type 2 diabetes prevalence in 2,428,448 participants included in the Korea Community Health Survey. The non-linear association between MET score and odds ratios (ORs) for type 2 diabetes prevalence was plotted using a weighted generalized additive model. Categorical analysis was used to examine the joint association of moderate-intensity PA (MPA) and vigorous-intensity PA (VPA), and the influence of PA frequency.
Results:
MET score and diabetes prevalence revealed a non-linear association with the nadir at 1,028 MET-min/week, beyond which ORs increased with additional PA. Joint analysis of MPA and VPA showed the lowest OR of 0.79 (95% confidence interval, 0.75–0.84) for those engaging in 300–600 MET-min/week of MPA and > 600 MET-min/week of VPA concurrently, corresponding with World Health Organization recommendations. Additionally, both “weekend warriors” and “regularly active” individuals showed lower ORs compared to the inactive, although no significant difference was noted between the active groups.
Conclusion
In a large South Korean sample, higher PA is not always associated with a lower prevalence of type 2 diabetes, as the association follows a non-linear pattern; differences existed across sociodemographic variables. Considering the joint association, an adequate combination of MPA and VPA is recommended. The frequency of PA does not significantly influence the type 2 diabetes prevalence.
10.Non-Linear Association Between Physical Activities and Type 2Diabetes in 2.4 Million Korean Population, 2009–2022: A Nationwide Representative Study
Wonwoo JANG ; Seokjun KIM ; Yejun SON ; Soeun KIM ; Hayeon LEE ; Jaeyu PARK ; Kyeongmin LEE ; Jiseung KANG ; Damiano PIZZOL ; Jiyoung HWANG ; Sang Youl RHEE ; Dong Keon YON
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2025;40(12):e42-
Background:
Although excessive physical activity (PA) does not always confer additional health benefits, there is a paucity of studies that have quantitatively examined the doseresponse relationship between PA and type 2 diabetes. Therefore, this study investigated the relationship between the type 2 diabetes prevalence and intensity, frequency, and metabolic equivalent of task (MET) score of PA in a large population sample.
Methods:
We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional analysis examining sociodemographic variables, PA habits, and type 2 diabetes prevalence in 2,428,448 participants included in the Korea Community Health Survey. The non-linear association between MET score and odds ratios (ORs) for type 2 diabetes prevalence was plotted using a weighted generalized additive model. Categorical analysis was used to examine the joint association of moderate-intensity PA (MPA) and vigorous-intensity PA (VPA), and the influence of PA frequency.
Results:
MET score and diabetes prevalence revealed a non-linear association with the nadir at 1,028 MET-min/week, beyond which ORs increased with additional PA. Joint analysis of MPA and VPA showed the lowest OR of 0.79 (95% confidence interval, 0.75–0.84) for those engaging in 300–600 MET-min/week of MPA and > 600 MET-min/week of VPA concurrently, corresponding with World Health Organization recommendations. Additionally, both “weekend warriors” and “regularly active” individuals showed lower ORs compared to the inactive, although no significant difference was noted between the active groups.
Conclusion
In a large South Korean sample, higher PA is not always associated with a lower prevalence of type 2 diabetes, as the association follows a non-linear pattern; differences existed across sociodemographic variables. Considering the joint association, an adequate combination of MPA and VPA is recommended. The frequency of PA does not significantly influence the type 2 diabetes prevalence.