• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.59-66
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• 2018

Objectives This case reports the effect of Modified Hyeongbangjiwhang-tang for essential tremor after total vaginal hysterectomy. Methods The patient was treated with Modified Hyeongbangjiwhang-tang three times a day. To differentiate other diseases, we took her medical history. And, we used the Verbal Numerical Rating Scale (VNRS) and Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) to assess tremor and gastrointestinal symptoms. Results Treatment with modified Hyeongbangjiwhang-tang resulted in a decrease in the patient's complaints of symptoms. Also, VNRS and GSRS scale were improved. Adverse effects were not observed. Conclusions Modified Hyeongbangjiwhang-tang may be effective for essential tremor after total vaginal hysterectomy.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.1-14
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• 2024

Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer health benefits to the host when administered in adequate amounts. Although recommendations for probiotic use should be strain-specific, many systematic reviews, including recommendations from different societies, recommend probiotic use in general, providing no relevant information for healthcare professionals regarding which probiotic to recommend for which clinical indication, at what dose, and for how long. This narrative review aimed to present the available evidence on the use of probiotics in the prevention and treatment of common gastrointestinal diseases in children, considering the strain and dose used. Furthermore, this study summarizes the evidence on the possible side effects and quality of products containing probiotics.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제55권4호
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• pp.480-488
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• 2022

Endoscopy is vital for diagnosis, assessing treatment response, monitoring and surveillance in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). With the growing importance of mucosal healing as a treatment target, the assessment of disease activity by endoscopy has been accepted as the standard of care for IBD. There are many endoscopic activity indices for facilitating standardized reporting of the gastrointestinal mucosal appearance in IBD, and each index has its strengths and weaknesses. Although most endoscopic indices do not have a clear-cut validated definition, endoscopic remission or mucosal healing is associated with favorable outcomes, such as a decreased risk of relapse. Therefore, experts suggest utilizing endoscopic indices for monitoring disease activity and optimizing treatment to achieve remission. However, the regular monitoring of endoscopic activity is limited in practice owing to several factors, such as the complexity of the procedure, time consumption, inter-observer variability, and lack of a clear-cut, validated definition of endoscopic response or remission. Although experts have recently suggested consensus-based definitions, further studies are needed to define the values that can predict long-term outcomes.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.8-14
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• 2022

Video endoscopy is an important modality for the diagnosis and treatment of various gastrointestinal diseases. Most endoscopic procedures are performed as outpatient basis, sometimes requiring sedation and deeper levels of anesthesia. Moreover, advances in endoscopic techniques have allowed invasion into the third space and the performance of technically difficult procedures that require the utmost precision. Hence, formulating strategies for the discharge of patients requiring endoscopy is clinically and legally challenging. In this review, we have discussed the various criteria and scores for the discharge of patients who have undergone endoscopic procedures with and without anesthesia.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.65-69
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• 2017

Thromboembolic complications are increasing in veterinary medicine. Thromboelastography (TEG) is a more comprehensive method for assessing the clotting process than standard plasma-based coagulation tests. This study compared the ability of TEG and standard coagulation tests to analyze the overall hemostatic state of dogs. The study involved 40 dogs with underlying diseases that predispose to hypercoagulability, including neoplasia, hyperadrenocorticism, immune-mediated diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, and protein-losing nephropathies and enteropathies, and 20 healthy dogs. Their overall hemostatic functional state was evaluated by TEG and routine coagulation assays, including activated partial thromboplastin time, prothrombin time, platelet count, and D-dimer concentration. TEG analysis showed significant differences in clot formation time, ${\alpha}$ angle, and maximum amplitude (MA) between diseased and control dogs (P < 0.001 each). Increased MA was the most frequent abnormality on TEG and was indicative of hypercoagulability. TEG was useful in detecting hemostatic dysfunction in dogs with diseases associated with hypercoagulability. Dogs with TEG tracings indicative of hypercoagulability are likely to be in procoagulant states. Future prospective studies are needed to evaluate whether TEG tracings indicative of hypercoagulability are predictive of thrombosis in dogs.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.3337-3343
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• 2013

This systematic review was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of bisphosphonates for prevention and treatment of osteopenia or osteoporosis in men with non-metastatic prostate cancer receiving androgendeprivation therapy. We searched for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of bisphosphonates compared with placebo from Pubmed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and ISI - Science Citation Index. Meta-analyses of prespecified outcomes (bone mineral density, fractures, and adverse events) were performed using Review Manager. Ten RCTs with a total patient population of 1,017 were identified. There was generally more improvement in bone mineral density of the lumbar spine for patients who received bisphosphonate treatment than placebo or other medical treatment at 12 months (WMD 6.02,95%CI 5.39 to 6.65). Similar effects were also observed for total hip, trochanter or femoral neck bone mineral density. However, there was no significant reduction in fractures. Fever and gastrointestinal symptoms were the most common adverse events (10.4% vs. 1.2%; 0.10% vs. 0.03%). Currently, our meta-analysis suggested that oral and intravenous bisphosphonates caused a rapid increase in spine and hip or femoral BMD in non-metastatic prostate cancer patients receiving androgen-deprivation therapy. Fever and gastrointestinal symptoms were common with the use of bisphosphonates. These short-term trials (maximum of 12 months) did not show fracture reduction. In future, more efficient performance of higher quality, more rigorous, large sample, long-term randomised controlled trials (>12 months) are needed where outcomes are detailed.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.383-390
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• 2014

Gastrointestinal motility consists of phasic slow-wave contractions and the migrating motor complex (MMC). Eupatilin (Stillen$^{(R)}$) has been widely used to treat gastritis and peptic ulcers, and various cytokines and neuropeptides are thought to be involved, which can affect gastrointestinal motility. We performed a study to identify the effects of eupatilin on lower gastrointestinal motility with electromechanical recordings of smooth muscles in the human ileum and colon. Ileum and colon samples were obtained from patients undergoing bowel resection. The tissues were immediately stored in oxygenated Krebs-Ringer's bicarbonate solution, and conventional microelectrode recordings from muscle cells and tension recordings from muscle strips and ileal or colonic segments were performed. Eupatilin was perfused into the tissue chamber, and changes in membrane potentials and contractions were measured. Hyperpolarization of resting membrane potential (RMP) was observed after administration of eupatilin. The amplitude, AUC, and frequency of tension recordings from circular and longitudinal smooth muscle strips and bowel segments of the ileum and colon were significantly decreased after admission of eupatilin. Eupatilin elicited dose-dependent decreases during segmental tension recordings. In conclusion, eupatilin (Stillen$^{(R)}$) showed inhibitory effects on the human ileum and colon. We propose that this drug may be useful for treating diseases that increase bowel motility, but further studies are necessary.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권12호
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• pp.7587-7593
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• 2013

Background: Cancers of gastric and esophagus are the most frequent gastrointestinal (GI) tract cancers in Iran. This study aimed to analyze time trends of GI tract cancers in Guilan province by gender and age to provide solid scientific evidence for cancer prevention and control. Materials and Methods: The data were obtained from the Guilan Cancer Registry System and Guilan Provincial Health Center, over the 15 year period between 1997 and 2011. Crude incidence and age standardized (AS)incidence rates were calculated and annual percent change was estimated by Joinpoint software for long term trend analysis. Results: During the study period, 8,332 cases of GI malignances with a male to female ratio of 1:1.73 were registered in Guilan province. The AS rates for esophageal, gastric, colon and rectal cancers were 5.97, 14.5, 7.59 and 3.58 per 105 respectively. While the trend was declining and relatively constant for esophageal and gastric cancer, respectively, the incidence trend for colon and rectal cancers was of increase over the period of the study. Conclusions: The results indicated that the incidence of GI cancers was relatively low in Guilan province compared to neighboring provinces. An effective cancer control program including prevention measures, early detection and effective treatment needs to be implemented to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.376-386
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• 2022

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are classified as a combination of persistent gastrointestinal symptoms. The Rome IV criteria can elucidate several factors in the pathogenesis of FGIDs. The frequency of FGIDs can differ between clinical and nonclinical settings and between geographic regions. To determine the global prevalence of FGIDs in neonates and toddlers according to the Rome IV criteria. We included cohort and descriptive observational studies reporting the prevalence of FGIDs according to the Rome IV criteria in children aged 0-48 months. We searched the Medline, Embase, Lilacs, and CENTRAL databases from May 2016 to the present day. Furthermore, unpublished literature was searched to supplement this information. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology statement was used to evaluate the risk of bias. A meta-analysis of the proportions was performed using MetaProp in R. The results are reported in forest plots. We identified and analyzed 15 studies comprising 48,325 participants. Six studies were conducted in Europe, three in Latin America, two in North America, and four in Asia. Most participants were 12-48 months old (61.0%) and were recruited from the community. The global prevalence of FGIDs was 22.0% (95% confidence interval, 15-31%). The most common disorder was functional constipation (9.0%), followed by infant regurgitation syndrome (8.0%). Its prevalence was higher in the Americas (28.0%). FGIDs, as defined by the Rome IV criteria, are present in 22% of children, and the most common primary disorder is functional constipation. A higher prevalence of FGIDs has been reported in America.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.54-62
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• 2001

목 적: 응급실을 내원한 환아들에 대한 보고들 가운데 소화기질환 환아들의 응급실 이용양상에 대한 연구는 미미한 실정이다. 이에 저자들은 소아과의사가 응급실에서도 흔히 보게 되는 비외과적 소화기질환 환아들의 응급실 이용양상에 대한 기초자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1998년 1월 1일부터 1999년 12월 31일까지 만 2년간 서울적십자병원 응급실에 내원한 (15세 미만의) 환아 중 비외과적 소화기질환 환아 1,228명을 대상으로 응급일지 및 병력일지를 근거로 하여 초진여부, 성, 연령, 계절, 질병종류, 내원시간, 체류시간, 입원율 등 응급실 이용에 관한 사항들을 전향적으로 관찰 조사하였다. 결 과: 1) 초진 환아는 60.7%이었고 1세에서 3세 사이의 환자가 30.7%로 가장 많았으며, 학동 전기인 6세 미만은 80.4%를 차지하였다. 남녀비는 1.3대 1이었다. 2) 월별 계절별로 비교적 고른 분포를 보이고 있으나 동절기와 하절기에 비교적 많았으며 내원시간은 오후 8시에서 자정까지가 35.9%로 가장 많았고 오전 4시에서 7시까지가 7.6%로 가장 적었다. 3) 체류시간은 30분에서 1시간 사이가 46.1%로 가장 많았으며 2시간 이내가 95%를 차지했는데 전체환아의 평균 체류시간은 0.86시간이었다. 4) 질환별 분포에서 급성 위장관염이 44.3%로 제일 많았고 분변폐색 및 변비 21.3%, 급성 위염16.4%, 장중첩증 4.6%, 영아 산통 4.3%, 장염 3.6%, 장폐색 1.1%, 장경련 0.6%, 장간막 림프절염 0.5%, 기능성 위장장애 0.4%, 궤양 0.2%의 순이었으며 위장관 출혈, 식중독, 식도염은 각각 0.1%이었고 특별히 진단명을 추정하지 못했던 경우는 2.4%이었다. 5) 주요 질환 5가지의 연령별 분포를 살펴볼 때 급성 위장관염과 급성 위염은 1~2세 사이에서 각각 37.7%와 26.4%로 가장 빈도가 높은 데 비해서 분변폐색 및 변비는 3~5세에서 33.2%로 빈도가 가장 높았으며, 장중첩증은 1세 미만에서 54.4%로 가장 빈도가 높았고 영아 산통은 1세 미만에서 83.0%이었다. 월별 분포에서는 급성 위장관염과 급성 위염이 동절기인 12월에 각각 12.7%와 17.9%로 가장 빈도가 높았으며 분변폐색 및 변비는 11월에 13.4%, 6월에 12.2%로 동절기와 하절기에 빈도가 높았고, 장중첩증은 5월에 24.6%로 가장 빈도가 높았으며 영아 산통은 비교적 고른 분포를 보였으나 7월과 9월에 동일하게 13.2%로 가장 빈도가 높았다. 시간별 분포에서는 5가지 주요 질환 모두 오후 8시에서 자정 사이에 가장 많았다. 6) 입원은 19.6%를 차지했으며 치료 후 귀가는 80.0%이었고 전원은 0.1%이었으며 사망은 한 명도 없었다. 결 론: 응급실에 내원한 비외과적 소화기질환 환아는 보호자에게나 담당 소아과 의사에게나 가볍게 여겨질 수 없는데 전체적인 분포는 이전의 연구에서와 큰 차이가 없었지만 각각의 질병에 따른 분포에는 차이가 있었다.