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Review Article

February 24, 2021


The Genotype-Based Morphology of Aldosterone-Producing Adrenocortical Disorders and Their Association with Aging
Xin Gao, Yuto Yamazaki, Yuta Tezuka, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):12-21.

Primary aldosteronism (PA) is the most common cause of secondary hypertension, and is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular events. PA itself is clinically classified into the following two...

Review Article

February 24, 2021


Peptidyl and Non-Peptidyl Oral Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists
Hun Jee Choe, Young Min Cho
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):22-29.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are efficacious glucose-lowering medications with salient benefits for body weight and cardiovascular events. This class of medications is now recommended as the top priority for...

Review Article

February 24, 2021


Best Achievements in Clinical Thyroidology in 2020
Eun Kyung Lee, Young Joo Park
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):30-35.
This review highlights the most interesting research in thyroidology conducted in 2020. The publications of interest discussed below dealt with the following topics: thyroid dysfunction, risk of thyroid cancer, molecular...

Review Article

February 24, 2021


Best Achievements in Translational and Basic Thyroidology in 2020
Sun Wook Cho, Young Joo Park
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):36-40.
This review discusses articles published in 2020 that presented noteworthy achievements in translational and basic thyroidology. Previously unresolved questions about thyroid hormone receptor actions and signaling mechanisms were answered using...

Review Article

February 24, 2021


Best Achievements in Clinical Medicine in Diabetes and Dyslipidemia in 2020
Eun-Jung Rhee, Mee-Kyung Kim, Won-Young Lee
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):41-50.

Over the last two decades, our understanding of diabetes and treatment strategies have evolved tremendously, from scientific, mechanistic, and human perspectives. The categories of anti-diabetic medications expanded from a few...

Review Article

February 24, 2021


Best Achievements in Pituitary and Adrenal Diseases in 2020
Chang Ho Ahn, Jung Hee Kim
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):51-56.

Significant progress in pituitary and adrenal diseases was made in 2020. This review presents major translational and clinical advances in research on pituitary and adrenal diseases, encompassing their epidemiology, pathogenesis,...

Original Article

Clinical Study

February 24, 2021


Romosozumab in Postmenopausal Korean Women with Osteoporosis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Efficacy and Safety Study
Ki-Hyun Baek, Yoon-Sok Chung, Jung-Min Koh, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):60-69.

Background: This phase 3 study evaluated the efficacy and safety of 6-month treatment with romosozumab in Korean postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Methods: Sixty-seven postmenopausal women with osteoporosis (bone mineral density [BMD]...

Original Article

Clinical Study

February 24, 2021


Effect of Teneligliptin versus Sulfonylurea on Major Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes in People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Real-World Study in Korea
Da Hea Seo, Kyoung Hwa Ha, So Hun Kim, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):70-80.

Background: Results regarding the cardiovascular (CV) effects of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are inconsistent. This study aimed to assess the effects of teneligliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor, on the risk of...

Original Article

Clinical Study

February 24, 2021


Efficacy of Ethanol Ablation for Benign Thyroid Cysts and Predominantly Cystic Nodules: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Cheng-Chun Yang, Yung Hsu, Jyun-Yan Liou
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):81-95.

Background: Ultrasound-guided minimally invasive procedures are widely used to treat thyroid diseases. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of ethanol ablation (EA) in comparison...

Original Article

Clinical Study

February 24, 2021


Lactate Dehydrogenase A as a Potential New Biomarker for Thyroid Cancer
Eun Jeong Ban, Daham Kim, Jin Kyong Kim, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):96-105.

Background: Several cancers show increased levels of lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA), which are associated with cancer progression. However, it remains unclear whether LDHA levels are associated with papillary thyroid cancer...

Original Article

Clinical Study

February 24, 2021


Association of Vitamin D Deficiency with Diabetic Nephropathy
So-hyeon Hong, Young Bin Kim, Hoon Sung Choi, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):106-113.

Background: Low 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels are associated with the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the association between 25OHD and metabolic health status or diabetic complications is...

Original Article

Clinical Study

February 24, 2021


Longitudinal Changes of High Molecular Weight Adiponectin are Associated with Postpartum Development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Dong-Hwa Lee, Jung Ah Lim, Jung Hee Kim, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):114-122.

Background: The influence of serial changes of adipokines on maternal glucose metabolism from pregnancy to postpartum periods in women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus (pGDM) has not been thoroughly explored....

Original Article

Clinical Study

February 24, 2021


Molecular Correlates and Nuclear Features of Encapsulated Follicular-Patterned Thyroid Neoplasms
Chan Kwon Jung, Andrey Bychkov, Dong Eun Song, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):123-133.

Background: Assessing nuclear features is diagnostically challenging in the aspect of thyroid pathology. The aim of this study was to determine whether pathologists could distinguish BRAF-like and RAS-like nuclear features...

Original Article

Clinical Study

February 24, 2021


Development of a Non-Invasive Liver Fibrosis Score Based on Transient Elastography for Risk Stratification in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Chi-Ho Lee, Wai-Kay Seto, Kelly Ieong, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):134-145.

Background: In non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), transient elastography (TE) is an accurate non-invasive method to identify patients at risk of advanced fibrosis (AF). We developed a diabetes-specific, non-invasive liver...

Original Article

Endocrine Research

February 24, 2021


Suppression of Fibrotic Reactions of Chitosan-Alginate Microcapsules Containing Porcine Islets by Dexamethasone Surface Coating
Min Jung Kim, Heon-Seok Park, Ji-Won Kim, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):146-156.

Background: The microencapsulation is an ideal solution to overcome immune rejection without immunosuppressive treatment. Poor biocompatibility and small molecular antigens secreted from encapsulated islets induce fibrosis infiltration. Therefore, the aims...

Original Article

Endocrine Research

February 24, 2021


Effects of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Analogue and Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Combination on the Atherosclerosis-Related Process in a Type 2 Diabetes Mouse Model
Jin Hee Kim, Gha Young Lee, Hyo Jin Maeng, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):157-170.

Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues regulate glucose homeostasis and have anti-inflammatory properties, but cause gastrointestinal side effects. The fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is a hormonal regulator of lipid and...

Original Article

Endocrine Research

February 24, 2021


Mechanism of Lipid Accumulation through PAR2 Signaling in Diabetic Male Mice
Dae Hyun Kim, Ye Ra Kim, EunJin Bang, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):171-184.

Background: Protease-activated protein-2 (PAR2) has been reported to regulate hepatic insulin resistance condition in type 2 diabetes mice. However, the mechanism of lipid metabolism through PAR2 in obesity mice have...

Original Article

Endocrine Research

February 24, 2021


Danshen Extracts Prevents Obesity and Activates Mitochondrial Function in Brown Adipose Tissue
Yoon Hee Cho, Cheol Ryong Ku, Young-Suk Choi, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2021;36(1):185-195.

Background: Danshen has been widely used in oriental medicine to improve body function. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of water-soluble Danshen extract (DE) on weight...
Current Issue
Volume 36(1); Feb 2021
Long-Term Outcomes Following Thermal Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules as an Alternative to Surgery: The Importance of Controlling Regrowth
Jung Suk Sim, Jung Hwan Baek
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(2):117-123.

Review Article

Jun 24, 2019
Graves' Disease: Can It Be Cured?
Wilmar M. Wiersinga
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(1):29-38.

Review Article

Mar 21, 2019
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Diabetes: An Epidemiological Perspective
Eun-Jung Rhee
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(3):226-233.

Review Article

Sep 26, 2019
Recent Progress on Branched-Chain Amino Acids in Obesity, Diabetes, and Beyond
Md Abu Bakkar Siddik, Andrew C. Shin
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(3):234-246.

Review Article

Sep 26, 2019
Triglyceride Glucose Index Is Superior to the Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance for Predicting Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Korean Adults
Sang Bae Lee, Min Kyung Kim, Shinae Kang, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(2):179-186.

Original Article

Clinical Study

May 20, 2019
Genomic Characterization of Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma
Young Shin Song, Young Joo Park
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(1):1-10.

Namgok Lecture 2018

Mar 21, 2019
Implications of Mitochondrial Unfolded Protein Response and Mitokines: A Perspective on Fatty Liver Diseases
Hyon-Seung Yi
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(1):39-46.

Review Article

Mar 21, 2019
Effects of Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors on Renal Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Jae Hyun Bae, Sunhee Kim, Eun-Gee Park, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(1):80-92.

Original Article

Mar 21, 2019
Bisphenols and Thyroid Hormone
Min Joo Kim, Young Joo Park
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(4):340-348.

Review Article

Dec 23, 2019
Radioactive Iodine-Refractory Differentiated Thyroid Cancer and Redifferentiation Therapy
Jierui Liu, Yanqing Liu, Yansong Lin, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(3):215-225.

Review Article

Sep 26, 2019
Impact of Skeletal Muscle Mass on Metabolic Health
Gyuri Kim, Jae Hyeon Kim
Endocrinol Metab. 2020;35(1):1-6.

Namgok Lecture 2019

Mar 19, 2020
Medical Big Data Is Not Yet Available: Why We Need Realism Rather than Exaggeration
Hun-Sung Kim, Dai-Jin Kim, Kun-Ho Yoon
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(4):349-354.

Review Article

Dec 23, 2019
Postoperative Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Levels Did Not Affect Recurrence after Thyroid Lobectomy in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Myung-Chul Lee, Min Joo Kim, Hoon Sung Choi, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(2):150-157.

Original Article

Clinical Study

May 10, 2019
Prevalence and Current Management of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Korean Adults Based on Fact Sheets
Eun-Jung Rhee
Endocrinol Metab. 2020;35(1):85-94.

Review Article

Mar 19, 2020
A Review of the Effects of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors on Lean Body Mass in Humans
Jack Alistair Sargeant, Joseph Henson, James Adam King, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(3):247-262.

Review Article

Sep 26, 2019
The Role of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists and Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Reducing Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Gwang Sil Kim, Joong Hyun Park, Jong Chul Won
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(2):106-116.

Review Article

May 9, 2019
Natural Killer Cells and Thyroid Diseases
Eun Kyung Lee, John B. Sunwoo
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(2):132-137.

Review Article

Jun 24, 2019
Association between Circulating Irisin and C-Reactive Protein Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Elham Eslampour, Farzad Ebrahimzadeh, Amir Abbasnezhad, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(2):140-149.

Original Article

Clinical Study

Jun 24, 2019
Encountering COVID-19 as Endocrinologists
Eun-Jung Rhee, Jung Hee Kim, Sun Joon Moon, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2020;35(2):197-205.

Review Article

Jun 23, 2020
Long-Term Results of Thermal Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Se Jin Cho, Jung Hwan Baek, Sae Rom Chung, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2020;35(2):339-350.

Original Article

Clinical Study

Jun 24, 2020
Trends in Hyperglycemic Crisis Hospitalizations and in- and out-of-Hospital Mortality in the Last Decade Based on Korean National Health Insurance Claims Data
Ji Hong You, Sun Ok Song, Se Hee Park, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(3):275-281.

Original Article

Clinical Study

Sep 26, 2019
Serotonin Regulates De Novo Lipogenesis in Adipose Tissues through Serotonin Receptor 2A
Ko Eun Shong, Chang-Myung Oh, Jun Namkung, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2020;35(2):470-479.Correction in: Endocrinol Metab 2020;35(3):672

Original Article

Endocrine Research

Jun 24, 2020
Visceral-to-Subcutaneous Abdominal Fat Ratio Is Associated with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Fibrosis
Chan-Hee Jung, Eun-Jung Rhee, Hyemi Kwon, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2020;35(1):165-176.

Original Article

Clinical Study

Mar 19, 2020
Impact of the Dynamic Change of Metabolic Health Status on the Incident Type 2 Diabetes: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study
Jung A Kim, Da Hye Kim, Seon Mee Kim, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(4):406-414.

Original Article

Clinical Study

Dec 23, 2019
Changes in Thyroid Peroxidase and Thyroglobulin Antibodies Might Be Associated with Graves' Disease Relapse after Antithyroid Drug Therapy
Yun Mi Choi, Mi Kyung Kwak, Sang Mo Hong, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(3):268-274.

Original Article

Clinical Study

Sep 26, 2019
Current Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Primary Care Clinics in Korea
Da Hea Seo, Shinae Kang, Yong-ho Lee, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(3):282-290.

Original Article

Clinical Study

Sep 26, 2019
Does Radiofrequency Ablation Induce Neoplastic Changes in Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Preliminary Study
Su Min Ha, Jun Young Shin, Jung Hwan Baek, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(2):169-178.

Original Article

Clinical Study

May 15, 2019
Unmet Clinical Needs in the Treatment of Patients with Thyroid Cancer
Won Bae Kim, Min Ji Jeon, Won Gu Kim, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2020;35(1):14-25.

Review Article

Mar 19, 2020
Epidemiology and Prognosis of Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma in Korea: A Nationwide Study Based on the National Health Insurance Service
Jung Hee Kim, Hyemi Moon, Junghyun Noh, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2020;35(1):157-164.

Original Article

Clinical Study

Mar 19, 2020
Favorable Glycemic Control with Once-Daily Insulin Degludec/Insulin Aspart after Changing from Basal Insulin in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Han Na Jang, Ye Seul Yang, Seong Ok Lee, et al.
Endocrinol Metab. 2019;34(4):382-389.

Original Article

Clinical Study

Dec 23, 2019

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