• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.47-56
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• 1971

The incidence of diabetes mellitus among Koreans as shown an increasing tendency recently, probably due to the various factors such as the improving living conditions. The majority of people are ignorant or indifferent to the nature, progress and prognosis of diabetes mellitus in Korea. 107 cases of diabetes mellitus which had been admitted to Severance Hospital between January and August, 1971 were Studied. Of these 107 cases, 22 cases were interviewed thoroughly during their hospital stay and the response to their diet therapy was carefully checked. 1) Of the 107 cases 69 cases were male and 38 cases were female; the sex ratio was 18:1. The age of the onset of the disease was as follows: 2 cases were under 20 years of age; 20 cases (18.7%) were under 40 years of age and 85 cases (79.5%) were over 40 years of age. Juvenile diabetes was less frequent when compared with developed countries. 2) Patients complaints and symptoms on admission, complications of sickness, and duration of sickness until the female discharge were also studied. We found that the incidence of tuberculosis complication in diabetes melltius was alarming (13. 8%). 3) In most cases, the control of diabetes was inadequate and diet practisis by the patients was also very poor even when they had known of the diabetes mellitus for a considerable period of time. During hospitalization 75 cases (70.0%) were controlled by diet and oral medications alone. Only 16 cases (15.0%) needed insulin injection, the remaining 16 cases required both diet control and insulin injection. 4) In general, patients received hospital diet satisfactorily. Only a few cases complained of difficulties with milk intake because of no previous dietary experience or of excessive meat orfish because they preferred vegetables and fruit. 5) Patients responded well to the dietitians interviews in the hospital but follow up study and care were poorly organized after discharge from the hospital. 6) The diet exchange 1ist published by the Korean Diabetic Association was not well received by the patients or the general puplic because it is not inexpensive and detailed instructions were not given at the time of discharge from the hospital.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제45권6호
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• pp.564-571
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• 2018

Background Chronic wounds occur due to failure of the normal healing process, associated with a lack of deposition of cellular components and a suitable microenvironment such as the extracellular matrix (ECM). Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is viewed as an ECM substitute, and a paste-type ADM has recently been introduced. We hypothesized that CGPaste, an injectable paste-type ADM, could serve as a scaffold and promote wound healing. Methods We retrospectively studied seven patients in whom CGPaste was applied between 2017 and 2018, who had pressure ulcers, necrotizing fasciitis, diabetic foot ulcers, traumatic defects, and osteomyelitis. The goal of applying CGPaste was to achieve complete wound healing with re-epithelialization or growth of granulation tissue, depending upon the wound bed status. CGPaste was injected based on the wound size along with the application of a dressing. Results Four of the seven patients showed granulation tissue on their wound bed, while the other three patients had a bony wound bed. The mean wound area was $453.57mm^2$ and the depth was 10.71 mm. Wound healing occurred in five of the seven patients (71.43%). The mean duration of complete healing was 2.4 weeks. Two patients showed failure due to paste absorption (29.57%); these patients had wound beds comprising bone with relatively large and deep wounds ($40{\times}30$ and $30{\times}20mm^2$ in area and 15 and 10 mm in depth). Conclusions CGPaste is an effective option for coverage of small and deep chronic wounds for which a flap operation or skin grafting is unfeasible.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.128-142
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• 1998

The purpose of this study was to identify the degree of self-efficacy, sick-role behavior and metabolic control in patients with diabetes and to identify the relationships among those variables. The subject of the study were composed of 204 NIDDM patients from 2 hospitals, who were visiting the outpatient clinic in Taegu. Data were collected from Sep. 18th to Oct. 5th, 1996. In data analysis, an SPSS/PC+ program was utilized for descriptives correlation, T-test, and ANOVA. The results are as follows. 1) The mean scores for self-efficacy were 65.74 (range 30.83-90.68), on a 100 point scale. 2) The mean scores for sick-role behavior were 3.36(range 1.80-4.67), on a 5 point scale. 3) The mean score for metabolic control was 7.63 (range 5.0-13.2). 4) Self-efficacy was significantly correlated with sick-role behavior(r=.3614, p<0.01) but there were no significant correlations with self-efficacy and metabolic control (r=-.1045, p>0.01), sick-role behavior and metabolic control (r= - .1288, p>0.01). 5) There were significant differences in self-efficacy according to sex(t=4.47, p=0.000) and education(F=8.27, p=0.000). 6) There were no significant differences in sick -role behavior according to demographic characteristics. 7) There were significant differences in metabolic control according to the duration of diagnosed diabetess(F=4.13, p=0.007) and complication (t=2.47, p=0.014). These results suggest that for improvement in sick-role behavior nursing intervention needs to be directed at promoting self-efficacy.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.158-163
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• 1991

저자들은 1991년 5월부터 12월까지 영남의료원 내과에 입원한 혈압은 정상이면 소변 검사상 단백뇨가 검사되지 않고 요로감염증이 없는 57명의 환자를 대상으로 방사면역측정법으로 미세단백뇨 측정과 비색법에 의한 단백뇨를 측정 서로 상관관계를 보아 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 미세단백뇨 측정법의 두가지 방법에서 r=0.823 서로 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 2. 미세단백뇨가 증가함에 따라 환자의 나이, 당뇨병 유병기간, body mass index, 당화혈색소, 혈압사이에는 특별한 차이가 없었다. 3. 따라서 검사방법이 간편하여 검사실, 진료실 나아가서는 가정에서도 쉽게 검사할 수 있는 Micral-Test$^{(R)}$을 방사면역법에 의한 검사를 대신할 수 있으리라 사료된다.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.201-210
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy, quality of life of patients with gynecologic cancer. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey design. We collected 130 patients with gynecologic cancer. They complete a self reported questionnaire including items related neuropathy and quality of life (FACT-GOG/Ntx subscale, FACT-G scale). Results: The neuropathy score was $14.3{\pm}7.9$. The quality of life score was $64.8{\pm}16.4$. The neuropathy induced significant difference according to diabetic status, difficulties in performing household chores and willing to discontinuity of chemotherapy. And duration of cancer diagnosis, neuropathy, number of total chemo agent associated with quality of life. There was a negative correlation between number of total chemo agent and quality of life. Neuropathy independently affected quality of life. Conclusion: Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy of patients with gynecologic cancer adversely affected women's quality of life and activities of daily living. To improve patient's quality of life, it is important that accurate assess and appropriately manage neuropathy in patients with gynecologic cancer.

• 대한이식학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.104-107
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• 2018

Mucormycosis is an extremely rare but potentially life-threatening fungal infection. Gastrointestinal (GI) mucormycosis is very rare and occurs primarily in highly malnourished patients, especially in infants and children. A 55-year-old man with end-stage renal disease due to diabetic nephropathy, who had undergone deceased donor kidney transplantation 2 years prior, complained of abdominal pain and distension with a 3-day duration. Computed tomography revealed diffuse gastric wall thickening, and a huge amount of grey colored necrotic debris surrounded by erythematous erosive mucosa was observed at the antrum to upper body by GI endoscopy. The microscopic examination obtained from a GI endoscopic specimen demonstrated peptic detritus with numerous non-septate mucor hyphae in the mucosa and submucosa. Mucormycosis was diagnosed based on the clinical findings and morphological features. A total gastrectomy was performed and an antifungal agent was administered. A microscopic examination of the surgical specimen demonstrated invasive mucormycosis with numerous fungal hyphae with invasion into the mucosa to subserosa. The patient and graft were treated successfully by total gastrectomy and antifungal therapy.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.191-200
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• 2022

Intractable hiccups are those which persist for more than one month and can often occur in patients with disorders of the central nervous system, such as stroke, epilepsy, or brain tumor. An 80-year-old male patient undergoing conservative hemodialysis for diabetic nephropathy, recently developed paralysis and dysphagia due to central nervous system complications including stroke and epilepsy. He was admitted to the ◯◯ Oriental Medicine Hospital, and treated with herbal medicine (Gyulpijugyeo-tang, Jeonssiigong-san, and Ijin-tang) and electrical acupuncture for 30 days. No side effects were observed during hospitalization. The frequency and duration of hiccups were measured daily and found to reduce, and the effect persisted during his admission. The patient took no other nervous system drugs. In conclusion, Korean medicine like gyulpijugyeo-tang and acupuncture can be effective for patients with intractable hiccups who cannot use alternative drugs or treatment, because of other complications.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.297-306
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• 2023

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The prevalence of diabetes has continued to increase globally. Changes in eating habits, lack of exercise, increased stress, and aging are major contributors. Glycemic control is the key strategy of diabetes management. The purpose of this study was to analyze the utilization of nutrition labels and related factors among patients with diabetes. MATERIALS/METHODS: Data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used. General, health-related, diabetes-related characteristics from 1,587 adults with diabetes history were included. Nutrition label utilization was assessed with awareness and use of nutrition labels and effects on food choice. For statistical analyses, chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed. RESULTS: The prevalence of awareness, use, and effects of nutrition labels on food choice among diabetic patients were 48.8%, 11.4%, and 9.6%, respectively. High monthly income, walking frequency, family history of diabetes, younger age at diagnosis, and shorter duration of diabetes were associated with higher nutrition label awareness. Nutrition label use and effect on food choice were higher in women, those with high monthly income, those diagnosed at younger than 45 yrs, those with diabetes for less than 10 yrs, those with meal therapy, or patients who had undergone a fundus examination. CONCLUSIONS: Nutrition label utilization status was low in Korean patients with diabetes. Strategies are needed to promote nutrition label use as a diet management tool for patients with diabetes.

• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.155-162
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• 2006

목적 : 당뇨병 환자에서는 관동맥질환의 이환율이 높고 무통성 심근경색과 심근허혈의 빈도가 높아 조기발견이 어렵다. 또한 진단될 당시에 이미 심각한 수준의 관동맥질환을 가지고 있는 경우가 많다. 본 연구에서는 Tc-99m MIBI 심근관류 SPECT을 이용하여 당뇨병 환자에서 관동맥질환의 빈도를 평가하고 전통적인 심장위험 인자들을 포함한 여러 임상시험인자들 중에서 진단이 필요한 고위험군 환자들을 예측할 수 있는 인자들을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 2000년 1월부터 2004년 7월 사이에 심근관류 SPECT 검사가 의뢰된 203명의 당뇨병환자(남 64명, 평균연령 $64.9{\pm}9.0$세)를 대상으로 하였다. 심장사망 및 비치명적 심근경색을 중증심장사건으로 정의하였고, 검사 후 60일 이후에 경피적 관동맥성형술이나 관동맥 우회수술을 시행한 정도의 심근허혈의 악화를 경증심장사건으로 정의하였다. 환자들은 운동 부하 (n=6) 혹은 adenosine (n=197) 부하 Tc-99m MIBI 심근관류 SPECT을 시행하였다. 이중검출기(ADAC, USA) 혹은 삼중검출기 감마카메라(PRISM 3000, Picker, USA)를 이용하여 SPECT 영상을 획득하였다. 결과: 심근관류 SPECT 결과 관동맥질환이 진단된 환자들은 58명으로 전체 대상 환자 중 28.6%였다. 총 11건의 중증심장사건, 즉 비치명적 심근경색이 발생하였고 10건의 경증심장사건이 관찰되었다. 전체 대상 당뇨병 환자들의 연간 심장사건 발생률은 1.1%였다. 임상인자들의 단변량 분석 결과, 전형적인 협심증상, 말초혈관병증, 다발성 말초신경병증, 그리고 안정시 심전도상 이상이 심장사건의 발생과 유의한 관련성이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 다변량 분석에서는 전형적인 협심증상, 말초혈관병증, 그리고 안정시 심전도상 이상만이 비치명적 심근경색 발생에 대한 독립적인 예측인자인 것으로 나타났다. SPECT 검사상 관류 이상 소견이 있었던 환자들에게서 중증 심장사건이 일어나는 빈도도 높았으나 심장사건의 독립적인 예측인자는 아니었다. 결론: 당뇨병 환자에서 관동맥질환의 빈도는 정상건강인들에 비해 높았다. 특히 남자, 20년 이상의 긴 당뇨병 이환 기간, 말초혈관병증, 다발성 말초신경병증, 또는 안정시 심전도 이상을 가지고 있는 환자들에서 유의하게 더 높은 빈도로 관동맥질환이 나타남을 알 수 있었다. 그리고 전형적인 협심증상, 말초혈관병증, 다발성 말초신경병증, 안정시 심전도 이상이 있는 환자들에서 이후 중증 심장사건이 발생할 위험이 더 큰 것으로 나타났다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.674-681
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• 2008

Hospital malnutrition could be caused by not completing the food served in the hospital. This has been a big problem since it delays the recovery of the patient and extends the length of hospital stay. The purpose of the study was to reduce the plate waste for the DM diet by performing several nutrition service improvement activities. The study was performed in a general hospital with 900 beds. A questionnaire survey was taken by 39 DM patients to obtain their aspect of the hospital foodservice systems and the quality of the meals at the beginning of the study. The amounts of foods served in the hospital kitchen and returned were measured by weights. After the improvement activities, the measurement of the plate waste was performed again for comparison. The average percentage of plate waste for the DM diet was 23.2%. The survey showed no difference by sex, age or duration of admission in plate waste. However, this food wastage percentage showed differences between the patients having a chance to get information about the diet therapy (12.21%) and not having one (26.06%) (p < 0.05). Using a five-point Likert-type scale, the quality of food by its taste was 2.49 (1: very poor, 5: excellent), the temperature score was 3.56 (1: very poor, 5: excellent), and the amount of food served score was 2.95 (1: very poor, 5: excellent), and the preference score was 3.13 (1: very dislike, 5: very like). Nutritional care improving activities were performed by adjusting seasonings, developing new menus, and standardizing cooking methods in order to increase the satisfaction of meal quality. The dietitian's inpatients care protocol was adjusted to expand the nutritional counseling chance for the DM patients. After the improvement activities, the average plate waste was reduced to 14.6%, and the satisfaction of food taste and preference increased to 3.21 (p < 0.001), and 3.36 (p < 0.05) correspondingly. The result shows that, for therapeutic diet patients, food intake could be increased by improving the food service satisfaction by controlling the meal quality and clinical nutritional service activities.