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About Hepatocellular Carcinoma, in terms of treatments and its clinical trials
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide and ranks among the top causes of cancer-related deaths. The current treatment options for HCC include the following: In the early stages of HCC, complete surgical resection is often possible. Liver transplantation is a suitable treatment for patients with liver function impairment, as it…
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Why do we use Kernel-smoothed hazard function in clinical trials?
The Kernel-smoothed hazard function is a statistical method used to estimate the hazard function continuously over time. This approach is particularly useful in survival analysis, where the interest is in understanding the event rate (such as death or failure) at any given point in time. Here are a few reasons why researchers might choose to…
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AI-based Senior Care Service Development Case Analysis and Prospects
This paper below is a translation of a paper originally published in Korean. The translated content may differ from the actual content of the paper or the author’s intent. Therefore, if you wish to cite this paper, please refer to the original text of the publication. Journal of the Korea Contents Association, 23(2) (2023), 647-656…
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The Professional Quality of Life among Front-line Social Work Related Professionals: Compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue
This paper below is a translation of a paper originally published in Korean. The translated content may differ from the actual content of the paper or the author’s intent. Therefore, if you wish to cite this paper, please refer to the original text of the publication. Korean Journal of Care Management vol.15, pp. 77-101 (2015)…
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The Effect of Digital Utilization on Life Satisfaction of the Elderly: Focusing on the Moderated Mediating Effect of Depression and Social Participation
This paper below is a translation of a paper originally published in Korean. The translated content may differ from the actual content of the paper or the author’s intent. Therefore, if you wish to cite this paper, please refer to the original text of the publication. Korean Journal of Gerontological Social Welfare vol. 78(1), pp.41-65…
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An Exploratory Study on Improving Discovery of Older Adults in Welfare Blind Spots: Enhancing Results of the Social Security Information System
This paper below is a translation of a paper originally published in Korean. The translated content may differ from the actual content of the paper or the author’s intent. Therefore, if you wish to cite this paper, please refer to the original text of the publication. Korean Journal of Gerontological Social Welfare vol. 76(3), pp.65-90…
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The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) market
CGMs are wearable devices that continuously monitor glucose levels in people with diabetes. They are often used by people with type 1 diabetes who require insulin therapy, but they are also increasingly being used by people with type 2 diabetes. Here are some key trends and factors driving growth in the CGM market: Some key…
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The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) market in Korea
Firstly, CGMs are becoming increasingly popular in Korea due to the rising incidence of diabetes. According to the International Diabetes Federation, there were an estimated 5.8 million people with diabetes in Korea in 2021, accounting for approximately 10% of the adult population. As a result, there is a growing need for diabetes management tools, including…
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Clinical trial conduct described in the ICH E6
The International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) E6 Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) provides guidance on the conduct of clinical trials. The guideline outlines key principles and processes that should be followed in order to ensure the safety and well-being of trial participants, and to ensure the validity and reliability of trial data. The following…
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Blinding in clinical trials
Blinding, also known as masking, is a key concept in clinical trials. It refers to the process of concealing information about the interventions assigned to participants in the trial, in order to reduce bias in the assessment of the treatment effect. The aim of blinding is to ensure that the assessment of the outcomes is…
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