• 정신신체의학
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.172-180
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• 2000

연구목적 : 상부 위장관의 소화 장애를 가진 환자들이 스트레스를 지각하였을 때 나타내는 반응 및 소화장애 증상의 여러 변인들과의 관계를 알아봄으로써 특정 정신신체질환군에서의 스트레스에 대한 반응특성과 해당 질환과의 연관성을 알아보고자 한다. 방법 : 소화장애 증상으로 인천기독병원 소화기내과를 방문하여 위내시경 소견 상 병변이 확인된 84명의 환자와 94명의 정상 대조군을 대상으로 국내에서 개발된 스트레스반응 지각척도를 사용하여 스트레스를 인지하였을 때 나타내는 반응을 비교분석하였다. 또한 환자군에서 현재 호소하는 소화장애 증상의 기간, 소화장애의 과거력, 증상의 심각도, 심리적 고통의 존재 여부에 따라 스트레스에 대한 지각반응이 어떻게 나타나는지 평가하였다. 결과 : 스트레스반응 지각척도는 8개의 하위척도로 구성되어 있으며 연구 대상자 178명에서 8개 하위척도와 척도전체의 내적 일치도는 .65~.95로써 통계적으로 유의하게 높았다. 환자군이 대조군에 비해서 척도의 전체총점과 일반적 신체증상척도, 특정신체증상척도의 접수가 통계적으로 유의하게 더 높았다. 소화장애 증상과 스트레스반응 지각척도와의 관련성은 소화장애의 기간, 소화장애의 과거력, 증상의 심각도는 특정신체증상을, 심리적 고통의 존재는 인지기능의 저하와 일반적 부정적 사고를 잘 예측해 주는 것으로 나타났다. 결론 : 실제 상부위장관에 병변을 가진 소화장애 환자들은 정상인에 비해서 강한 스트레스 반응 지각을 나타내었으며 특히 스트레스를 경험하고 인지하였을 때 감정, 인지, 행동 영역의 반응보다는 자율신경계 및 특정신체부위와 연관된 신체증상을 주로 경험하고 있음을 알 수 있다. 또한 이들은 소화장애의 기간이 길고, 과거력이 있을수록, 그리고 증상이 심할수록 스트레스에 대해 소화기 증상을 주로 한 특정신체증상으로 반응하며 심리적 고통을 주는 스트레스의 존재는 인지기능을 저하시키고 부정적인 사고반응을 일으킴을 알 수 있다.

• Neonatal Medicine
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.36-40
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• 2021

Gastric volvulus in neonates is an extremely uncommon disorder, which is challenging to diagnose because of its non-specific clinical manifestations. Early diagnosis of gastric volvulus is important to avoid life-threatening complications, such as gastric ischemia, necrosis, and perforation. A definitive diagnosis could be made with radiological upper gastrointestinal series. In this report, we present two cases of neonate gastric volvulus, which were confirmed by radiological upper gastrointestinal series, and the patients underwent surgical treatment.

• 약학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.172-181
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• 1993

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of NRM which was newly developed as a combination product containing antacids, digestive enzyme and herbal drugs, and OTA powder, called OHTA'S ISAN on the morret, for the treatment of various symptoms in upper gastrointestinal diseases. 63 patients were recruited, 36 as a treated group with NRM and 27 as a controlled one with OTA. Patients were randomly allocated to receive either NRM or OTA t.i.d. for treatment of upper G-1 symptoms and undergone endoscopic, symptomatic and clinical laboratory assessments before and after 2 weeks. The results were as follows; 1. The general improvement rates of subjective symptoms in upper G-1 diseases were observed in 100%(32/32) for NRM and in 92%(23/25) for OTA. 2. The overall effective rates in terms of the symptoms and endoscopic findings were 88.9%(32/36) for NRM and 85.2%(23/27) ,or OTA respectively. 3. In NRM group, no significant side effects by NRM were observed except a mild and transient vomiting in one patient, but in OTA group treatment was discontinued due to nousea in one patient, However, there were no clinically significant changes detected in the laboratory parameters. According to the result of this trial, it is cocluded that NRM was safe and effective and (but not statistically significant) was superior to OTA in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases caused by gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcer, functional gastrointestinal disorder, non-ulcer dyspepsia etc.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제65권1호
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• pp.21-28
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• 2022

Crohn disease (CD) is a multifactorial inflammatory disorder that can affect all segments of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract but typically involves the ileum and/or colon. To assess patient prognosis and choose appropriate treatment, it is necessary to accurately evaluate the factors influencing poor outcomes, including disease phenotype. Pediatric CD involving the upper GI (UGI) tract has become increasingly recognized with the introduction of routine upper endoscopy with biopsies for all patients and the increased availability of accurate small bowel evaluations. Most clinical manifestations are mild and nonspecific; however, UGI involvement should not be overlooked since it can cause serious complications. Although controversy persists about the definition of upper GI involvement, aphthoid ulcers, longitudinal ulcers, a bamboo joint-like appearance, stenosis, and fistula are endoscopic findings suggestive of CD. In addition, the primary histological findings, such as focally enhanced gastritis and noncaseating granulomas, are highly suggestive of CD. The association between UGI involvement and poor prognosis of CD remains controversial. However, the unstandardized definition and absence of a validated tool for evaluating disease severity complicate the objective assessment of UGI involvement in CD. Therefore, more prospective studies are needed to provide further insight into the standardized assessment of UGI involvement and long-term prognosis of CD. Our review summarizes the findings to date in the literature as well as UGI involvement in CD and its clinical implications.

• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.153-155
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• 2000

Gastric volvulus is a rare surgical disorder in the pediatric population. We experienced a case of gastric volvulus. A 2-year-old boy was admitted to hospital with abdominal distension. An upper gastrointestinal series showed reversal of the greater and lesser curvatures. Surgical exploration revealed an organoaxial volvulus of the stomach, and anterior gastropexy was performed.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.131-139
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• 2022

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the changes in stress, occupational stress, and subjective health problems of novice female nurses within the first 18 months of work. Methods: This was a longitudinal study conducted with a secondary data analysis based on the Shift Work Nurse's Health and Turnover (SWNHT) study. The participants were 178 female novice nurses who participated in all 3 data collection activities (on the first day of orientation before ward placement [T0], 6 months after work [T1], and 18 months after work [T2]). The stress, occupational stress, 8 subjective health problems (upper musculoskeletal pain, leg/foot discomfort, depression, anxiety or emotional disorder, sleep disturbance, headache, gastrointestinal disorder, menstrual disorder, and others), and the greatest health problem during the study period were measured, respectively. Data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 to obtain descriptive statistics. Results: The subjective health of novice female nurses were found to be poor at T1 compared to T0 on both physical (upper musculoskeletal pain, leg/foot discomfort, and sleep disturbance) and psychological health problems (depression and stress). However, the psychological health problems of the participants were alleviated at T2 whereas; physical health problems persisted until T2. Conclusion: Novice nurses had poor health problems 6 months after work. Sleep disturbance and musculoskeletal pain persisted although other health problems such as depression and stress were alleviated over the period. Strategies to prevent and manage different health problems of novice female nurses at different work duration are urgently needed.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.224-229
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• 2015

Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a functional disorder characterized by stereotypical episodes of intense vomiting separated by weeks to months. Although it can occur at any age, the most common age at presentation is 3-7 years. There is no gender predominance. The precise pathophysiology of CVS is not known but a strong association with migraine headaches, in the patient as well as the mother indicates that it may represent a mitochondriopathy. Studies have also suggested the role of an underlying autonomic neuropathy involving the sympathetic nervous system in its pathogenesis. CVS has known triggers in many individuals and avoiding these triggers can help prevent the onset of the episodes. It typically presents in four phases: a prodrome, vomiting phase, recovery phase and an asymptomatic phase until the next episode. Complications such as dehydration and hematemesis from Mallory Wise tear of the esophageal mucosa may occur in more severe cases. Blood and urine tests and abdominal imaging may be indicated depending upon the severity of symptoms. Brain magnetic resonance imaging and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy may also be indicated in certain circumstances. Management of an episode after it has started ('abortive treatment') includes keeping the patient in a dark and quiet room, intravenous hydration, ondansetron, sumatriptan, clonidine, and benzodiazepines. Prophylactic treatment includes cyproheptadine, propranolol and amitriptyline. No mortality has been reported as a direct result of CVS and many children outgrow it over time. A subset may develop other functional disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and migraine headaches.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.104-110
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• 2013

Presence of Helicobacter pylori is associated with an increased risk of developing upper gastrointestinal tract diseases. Antibiotic therapy and a combination of two or three drugs have been widely used to eradicate H. pylori infections. Due to antibiotic resistant drugs, new drug resources are needed such as plants which contain antibacterial compounds. The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of GutGard$^{TM}$ to inhibit H. pylori growth both in Mongolian gerbils and C57BL/6 mouse models. Male Mongolian gerbils were infected with the bacteria by intragastric inoculation ($2{\times}10^9$ CFU/gerbil) 3 times over 5 days and then orally treated once daily 6 times/week for 8 weeks with 15, 30 and 60 mg/kg GutGard$^{TM}$. After the final administration, biopsy samples of the gastric mucosa were assayed for bacterial identification via urease, catalase and ELISA assays as well as immunohistochemistry (IHC). In the Mongolian gerbil model, IHC and ELISA assays revealed that GutGard$^{TM}$ inhibited H. pylori colonization in gastric mucosa in a dose dependent manner. The anti-H. pylori effects of GutGard$^{TM}$ in H. pylori-infected C57BL/6 mice were also examined. We found that treatment with 25 mg/kg GutGard$^{TM}$ significantly reduced H. pylori colonization in mice gastric mucosa. Our results suggest that GutGard$^{TM}$ may be useful as an agent to prevent H. pylori infection.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.350-356
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• 2015

Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a prevalent idiopathic upper gastrointestinal (GI) disorder characterized by diverse symptomatology including epigastric pain or discomfort, postprandial fullness, and early satiety. Although its pathophysiological mechanisms have not yet been fully established, the available studies suggest that the etiology of FD is invariably multifactorial. Benachio-F$^{(R)}$ (BF) is a proprietary liquid formulation of 7 herbal extracts that has been proposed to address this multifactorial etiology using multi-drug phytotherapy. The pharmacological effects of BF, in comparison with those of two other herbal products (Whalmyungsu$^{(R)}$; WM and Iberogast$^{(R)}$; IB) were evaluated in rats. In a laparotomy-induced rat model of delayed GI transit, BF significantly accelerated the delayed gastric emptying caused by morphine, apomorphine, and cisplatin, and also significantly increased mean gastric transit, as compared to the control animals. BF markedly increased gastric accommodation in rats and produced higher gastric volume values than did the control treatment. The effects of BF were generally comparable or superior to those of WM and IB in these models. Furthermore, BF significantly stimulated biliary flow, as compared to the control treatment. These results indicated that BF might have great potential as an effective phytotherapeutic agent capable of reducing GI symptoms and increasing quality of life in FD patients.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.85-90
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• 1986

농촌주민들 가운데 만성 상부위장장애증상을 가진 사람들이 어떤 위장질환을 갖고 있는지를 조사하고 그 관리대책을 마련하기 위하여 1984년 7월${\sim}8$월에 성주와 영천군의 전 주민들을 대상으로 최근 6개월이상 상부위장장애증상으로 고통을 받으면서도 의사의 진단을 받아본 적이 없으며 본 조사에 응한 20세이상의 남자 106명, 여자 108명, 합계 214명을 대상으로 위내시경 검사를 시행하였다. 대상자의 16.8%가 위궤양, 15.4%가 십이지장궤양, 14.0%가 위염, 그리고 3.7%가 위암이었으며 내시경 검사상 아무런 병소부위가 발견되지 않았던 경우가 52.3%나 되었다. 위궤양은 남자가 26.4%로 여자의 7.4%보다 많았으며(p<0.01) 십이지장궤양도 남자가 20.8%로 여자의 10.2%보다 많았다(p<0.01). 남자의 7.5%가 위암이었으며 여자들 가운데는 한 명도 없었으며 60대에서 가장 높은 유병율을 보였다. 위장장애증상이 있음에도 내시경검사상 아무런 병소부위가 없는 사람이 남자는 35.9%인데 비해 여자는 68.5%였다. 위장장애증상과 내시경소견 사이에는 특별한 연관성이 없었다. 본 조사에서 위궤양이 십이지장궤양보다 더 많은 것은 농촌지역 주민들의 식생활 및 사회생활관경과 관련이 있는 것으로 생각된다. 위암은 조기발견이 치료에 가장 중요하나 증상이 있어도 진찰을 받지않는 사람이 많은 것은 농촌주민들의 암에 대한 인식부족과 의료기관이용의 어려움등에 기인된 것으로 생각되므로 집단검진과 같은 위암조기발견을 위한 국가적시책이 마련되어야 할 것이다.