• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.432-440
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• 2000

연구배경 : 최근 고령자 폐결핵은 우리 나라 및 선진국에서 전반적인 인구의 고령화, 여러 가지 만성 소모성 전신질환과의 동반된 질환, 그리고 노인들의 집단 생활 및 빈곤, 면역 저하 등으로 인하여 65세 이상의 노인 층의 결핵 유병률은 증가하는 추세이다. 이에 저자 등은 고령자 폐결핵에 있어서의 임상적인 특정을 관찰하였다. 방법 : 1993년 5월부터 1998년 5월까지 국립의료원 흉부 내과에 입원하였던 65세 이상의 활동성 폐결핵 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 이들 폐결핵 환자는 총 92예 이었으며 이들에서의 성별분포, 증상, 동반된 질환, 진단, 항 결핵제 및 그 부작용 등에 관하여 임상적인 관찰하였다. 결과 : 1) 고령자 폐결핵 92예 중 남자 62예 여자 30예 였으며 남 여 비는 2.1:1이었다. 2) 내원 시 주 증상은 기침(47.8%), 호흡곤란(40.2%), 객담(38.0%), 흉통(12.0%), 식욕부진(10.9%), 발열(9.8%)등의 순이었다. 3) 폐결핵의 과거력이 있는 환자는 38예(41.3%), 과거력이 없는 환자는 54예(58.7%)이었다. 4) 폐결핵과 동반된 질환으로는 만성 폐쇄성 폐 질환 25예 (27.2%), 폐렴 17예(18.5%), 당뇨병 13예(14.1%), 악성종양 10예(10.9%) 등의 순이었다. 5) 결핵피부 반응검사 상 양성인 환자는 43예(82.7%), 음성인 환자 9예(17.3%)이었다. 6) 항산균 객담 도말 검사에서 39예(42.4%), 결핵균 객담 배양검사 14예(15.2%), 객담 TB PCR 10예(10.9%), 기관지 세척액 항산균 도말 검사 2예(2.1%)등에서 각각 양성이었으며 흉부 엑스선 검사로만 진단된 환자는 23예(25.0%)이었다. 7) 단순 흉부 엑스선상 병변의 부위는 우상폐야 50예, 우하폐야 50예로 가장 많았고 좌하폐야가 26예로 가장 적었다. 8) 동반된 폐외 결핵으로는 기관지 결핵 8예(8.7%), 결핵성 흉막삼출 7예(7.6%), 속립성 결핵 5예(5.4%), 장 결핵 2예(2.2%), 신 결핵 1예(1.1%) 이였다. 9) 1차 약으로 치료한 경우가 85예(92.3%)이었고, 2차약으로 치료한 경우 7예(7.6%)이었으며, 항 결핵제의 부작용으로는 INH 3예(말초 다발 신경염, 과만증, 오심), RFP 2예(혈소판감소증, 과민증), EMB 2예(시력감소, S-Cr 증가), PZA 2예(관절염, 간독성)이었다. 결론 : 고령자에서의 폐결핵은 기침, 객담, 호흡곤란 등 그 경미한 증상에 비하여 병변이 심하며, 전형적인 젊은층 폐결핵 환자와 다른 임상 상을 보이고 기타 만성 소모성 전신 질환과도 잘 동반된다. 따라서 고령자 폐결핵은 쉽게 발견되지 않거나 오진될 수도 있다.

• 대한미생물학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.115-125
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• 1985

Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) is a debilitating disease of humans caused by Hantaan virus (HV), the prototype member of a newly proposed genus of Bunyaviridae. Studies of HV pathogenesis have been limited by the absence of a well defined model for a virus-induced disease state. In an attempt to devise a model for HV pathogenesis in laboratory rodents, newborn outbred suckling ICR mice were shown to be uniformly susceptible to lethal infection with non- mouse adapted HV by intracerebral (IC), intraperitoneal (IP), intramuscular (IM), and subcutaneous (SC) inoculation routes. Clinical coures, mean time to death, and fatal outcome were age-dependent. With an inoculum of 10 $LD_{50}$, mortality was 100% in mice infected within 72h of birth, but declined to 50% by 7 days. By 2-2.5 weeks, animals developed complete resistance to clinical disease. Virus was consistently detected in serum by day 6 post-infection in IC- and IP- inoculated animals, and reached peak levels of $10^5\;PFU/ml$ by day 8 Mice infected IM and SC showed delays in onset of viremia, but achieved similar titers. Immunofluorescent antibody appeared by 17-18 days, and neutralizing antibody by 15 days, in all experimental groups. Two of 8 inbred mouse strains were identified as resistant to clinical disease : SJL/J and A/J. Manipulation of this model will allow investigation of natural rodent pathogenesis with HV, as well as offer insight into disease mechanisms and therapy of HFRS.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.13-24
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• 2012

Objectives : Yukmijihwang-tang(Wan), a well-known formula for invigorating yin-particular kidney yin, was first recorded in "Xiao er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue", consisting of Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, Fructus Macrocarpii, Rhizoma Dioscoreae Oppositae, Poria, Rhizoma Alismatis and Cortex Moutan Radicis with dose proportion of 8:4:4:3:3:3. Although clinical trials have been lacking, various pharmacological actions for Yukmijihwang-tang has been identified newly using animal models. In addition, it was reported that Yukmijihwang-tang increases structural chromosome aberrations significantly in Chinese hamster lung cells. In this article, it is purposed that new studies for pharmacology and toxicology of Yukmijihwang-tang are reviewed. Insight into new studies of Yukmijihwang-tang at the cellular and animal levels will enhance our understanding of Yukmijihwang-tang against various diseases will provide new tools to diagnose and treat patients. Methods : Recent researches for Yukmijihwang-tang were reviewed and summarized in terms of pharmacological action and toxicity. All sources for review were based on recent studies loaded on data base of web sites such as Science Direct and National Center for Biotechnology Information. Results and Conclusions : Recently, reports showed that YMJ had antiaging effects, antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities, anti-renal hypertension and prevented tumors, and diabetes mellitus. However, there is little information on its safety except general toxicity, acute and sub-chronic oral toxicity, or genotoxicity. In addition, clinical trial for Yukmijihwang-tang was limited even though Yukmijihwang-tang has been used extensively in Korean traditional medicine. Thus, further studies are necessary to focus on safety evaluation and clinical trial for Yukmijihwang-tang.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.261-266
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• 1999

VRE 감염증은 항균제의 과다한 사용 후 출현하는 새로운 형태의 감염성 질환으로, 현재 심각한 임상 문제로 대두되고 있다. 최근 국내에서도 신경학적 장에나 당뇨병, 종양 등의 기저질환을 가진 성인 환자들에서 소수의 감염 예가 보고되고 있으나 소아기, 특히 신생아에서의 감염증은 잘 알려지지 않았다. 저자들은 생후 4일된 신생아에서 발생한 vancomycin 내성 E. faecalis 패혈증 l례를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.297-311
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• 2020

Objective: We compared the level of blood cadmium exposure with health impacts by using data from a survey of residents near an abandoned mine and a national health survey. Methods: For this study, we used data from 7,046 individuals who participated in the Health Effects Survey of Abandoned Metal Mines (AMS, 2008-2011) and 6,871 individuals who participated in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey IV-VI (KNHANES, 2008-2013). To evaluate the health impacts, the quartiles (S1 to S4) were classified according to blood cadmium concentration, and then the odds ratios of S2 to S4 over S1 for exceeding the reference values of renal function, blood pressure, and bone density were compared. Similarly, the odds ratio of AMS over KNHANES was confirmed. Results: In the AMS, adjusted for general characteristics, the geometric mean of blood cadmium concentration was 1.34 ㎍/L, which was statistically significantly higher than that of the KNHANES 1.22 ㎍/L (p<0.001). In the integrated data of AMS and KNHANES, the estimated odds ratio of S4 over S1 for exceeding the reference value was found to be 1.70 for serum creatinine, 1.71 for hypertension, and a T-score 2.02 for the tarsal bone. They were all statistically significant. Conclusion: Residents around abandoned metal mines had a higher blood cadmium concentration than the general population, and the odds for exceeding the reference values were higher for some health indicators. Continuous biomonitoring should be conducted for vulnerable areas such as around abandoned metal mines, and measures to reduce cadmium exposure and management of chronic diseases are needed.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.21-25
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• 2017

Severe hypercalcemia is rarely encountered in children, even though serum calcium concentrations above 15-16 mg/dL could be life-threatening. We present a patient having severe hypercalcemia and azotemia. A 14-year-old boy with no significant past medical history was referred to our hospital with hypercalcemia and azotemia. Laboratory and imaging studies excluded hyperparathyroidism and solid tumor. Other laboratory findings including a peripheral blood profile were unremarkable. His hypercalcemia was not improved with massive hydration, diuretics, or even hemodialysis, but noticeably reversed with administration of calcitonin. A bone marrow biopsy performed to rule out the possibility of hematological malignancy revealed acute lymphoblastic leukemia. His hypercalcemia and azotemia resolved shortly after initiation of induction chemotherapy. Results in this patient indicate that a hematological malignancy could present with severe hypercalcemia even though blast cells have not appeared in the peripheral blood. Therefore, extensive evaluation to determine the cause of hypercalcemia is necessary. Additionally, appropriate treatment, viz., hydration or administration of calcitonin is important to prevent complications of severe hypercalcemia, including renal failure and nephrocalcinosis.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2017

Purpose: Febrile urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the commonest bacterial infections in children. The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical characteristics of the first episode of febrile UTI occurring in children over 5 years compared to those in infants younger than a year. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 10 patients over 5 years, having febrile UTI, and 25 controls under 1 year. Clinical characteristics including symptoms at admission, the time interval between symptom onset and hospital visit and/or diagnosis, duration of fever, urinalysis, and other laboratory and imaging test results were compared between the two groups. Results: Most patients in the control group showed only high fever at the time of presentation to the hospital. However, 60% of the case group had fever along with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as abdominal and flank pain, vomiting, as well as relatively mild pyuria. The case group showed a longer duration between symptom onset and hospital visit and/or diagnosis. Conclusions: Delay in diagnosis and initiation of treatment of UTI increases the risk of permanent renal scarring and associated complications. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment of febrile UTI is vital for very young infants, as well as children considering that febrile UTI could be an important cause of febrile illness in children over 5 years.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.1-26
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• 2009

Objectives : To identify target areas and set priorities among those areas identified for national quality evaluation. Methods : Target areas were identified from: i) analysis of the national health insurance claims data, mortality and prevalence data ii) various group surveys, including representatives from 22 medical specialty associations, 19 physician associations, QI staffs in hospital, civil organizations, and commissioners of Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service(HIRA) ⅲ) literature reviews and RAM(RAND/UCLA appropriateness method). The priority areas for national quality evaluation represented the full spectrum of health care and the entire life span. The criteria for selecting the priority areas were impact, improvability, and measurability. The priority areas were divided into three categories : short-term, mid-term, long-term. Results: Based on the group surveys and the data analysis, 46 candidates were selected as quality evaluation priority areas. 13 areas were selected as having a short-term priority areas: tuberculosis, community acquired pneumonia, stroke, ischaemic heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, chronic lower respiratory disease(asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), intensive care unit, emergency room, nosocomial infection, use of antibiotics, multiple medication and renal failure. This results suggested that we need to enlarge the target priority areas to the chronic diseases in short-term. Conclusions: The priority areas identified from the study will assist healthcare quality associated institutions as well as HIRA in selecting quality evaluation areas. It is required to develope and implement strategies for improving the quality of care within the next 5 years.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.1602-1607
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• 2004

3-O-D-galactopyranosylglyceride (GPG; fatty acids R1, R2 = myristic acid 11.62%, palmitic acid 61.90% and oleic acid 26.48%) was isolated from Chrysanthemum coronarium L that has been used for treating renal and cardiovascular diseases as one of vegetables or medicinal drug. However, little was known about the anti-angiogenic activity of GPG. Thus, anti-angiogenic effect of GPG was evaluated in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in vitro and in vivo. GPG effectively inhibited bFGF-induced migration and invasion of HUVECs in a concentration-dependent manner, whereas it did not inhibit bFGF-induced proliferation and capillary-like tube formation of HUVECs. To examine the mechanism of anti-angiogenic activity of GPG, gelatin zymography was carried out. GPG downregulated the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, GPG significantly disrupted bFGF-induced neovascularization on the chick chorioallantoic membrane assay in vivo. These results suggest that 3-O--D-galactopyranosylglyceride may inhibit neovascularization by inhibiting angiogenic activity of endothelial cells via regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2).

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.69-72
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• 2001

대부분의 정상 소아는 하루에 수7회 정도씩 배뇨를 한다. 일부 소아에서는 하루에 2회 이하로 배뇨를 하는데, 이 경우를 infrequent voiding이라 지칭한다. 이들의 경우 대개 장기간 수의적으로 소변을 참아오는 경우가 대부분이다. 이러한 비정상적인 배뇨습관으로 인하여 종종 방광 용적이 증가되며, 잔뇨량이 늘어나고 배뇨의 욕구가 감소됨으로써 만성적인 방광확장과 함께 재발성 요로감염 및 신손상까지 초래될 수 있다. 본 보고자들은 13세의 여아에서 하루 2차례 이하로 매우 드물게 배뇨를 하는(가뭄뇨) 습관으로 인하여 요로감염과 신손상이 초래된 증례를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하고자 한다.