Korean Journal of Family Medicine

Review Article

March 20, 2024

Clinical Strategies in Gene Screening Counseling for the Healthy General Population

Hae Yeon Kang, Eun Kyung Choe

Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(2):61-68.

The burgeoning interest in precision medicine has propelled an increase in the use of genome tests for screening purposes within the healthy population. Gene screening tests aim to pre-emptively identify those individuals who may be genetically predisposed to certain diseases. However, as genetic screening becomes more commonplace, it is essential...

Review Article

February 28, 2024

Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Smoking Cessation Provided by the National Health Insurance Service in Korea

Cheol Min Lee, Yoo-Bin Seo, Yu-Jin Paek, Eon Sook Lee, Hye Seon Kang, et al.

Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(2):69-81.

Although major countries, such as South Korea, have developed and disseminated national smoking cessation guidelines, these efforts have been limited to developing individual societies or specialized institution-based recommendations. Therefore, evidence-based...

Original Article

November 27, 2023

Correlation between Usual Source of Care and Medication Adherence in Patients with Hypertension

Han-Kil Kang, Nak-Jin Sung

Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(2):82-88.

Background: Maintaining a usual source of care (USC), which is crucial for primary healthcare, encompasses initial contact, comprehensive services, coordinated care, and ongoing support. However, limited research exists on the relationship between USC and medication adherence in patients with hypertension. This study aimed to investigate the association between USC and...

Original Article

November 28, 2023

Low Muscle Strength as Risk Factor for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Different Metabolic Conditions

Hye-Sun Rho, Whan-Seok Choi

Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(2):89-95.

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) recently became a leading liver disease that threatens health worldwide. Low muscle strength, obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome are recognized key factors for NAFLD. However, the impact of low muscle strength itself in different metabolic conditions has not been widely studied. Methods: A cross-sectional...

Original Article

January 24, 2024

Effect of Curcumin on Dysmenorrhea and Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Foruzan Sharifipour, Shahla Faal Siahkal, Kowsar Qaderi, Zeynab Mohaghegh, Maryam Zahedian, et al.

Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(2):96-104.

Background: Dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are common periodic and frequent complications in women of reproductive age that can negatively affect health and quality of life. The present study examined the effects of curcumin on the severity of dysmenorrhea and PMS symptoms. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled...

Original Article

January 30, 2024

Association of Primary Care Physician Supply with Population Mortality in South Korea: A Pooled Cross-Sectional Analysis

Hyeonseok Koh, Soonman Kwon, Belong Cho

Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(2):105-115.

Background: Primary care physicians perform a comprehensive role by providing continuous, patient-centered, and accessible healthcare and establishing connections with specialized care. However, the association between the supply of primary care...

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Low Muscle Strength as Risk Factor for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Different Metabolic Conditions Hye-Sun Rho, Whan-Seok Choi Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(2):89-95. Original Article November 28, 2023 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Effect of Curcumin on Dysmenorrhea and Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Foruzan Sharifipour, Shahla Faal Siahkal, Kowsar Qaderi, Zeynab Mohaghegh, Maryam Zahedian, Faeze Azizi Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(2):96-104. Original Article January 24, 2024 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
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