• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제41권
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• pp.26.1-26.7
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• 2019

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate clinical and pharmacoepidemiologic characteristics of medicationrelated osteonecrosis of the jaw. Methods: The study population is comprised of 86patients who were diagnosed with ONJ at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital from 2008 to 2015. Factors for epidemiologic evaluation were gender, age, location of lesion, and clinical history. The types of bisphosphonates, duration of intake, and the amount of accumulated dose were evaluated for therapeutic response. Clinical symptoms and radiographic images were utilized for the assessment of prognosis. Results: Among the 86 patients, five were male, whereas 81 were female with mean age of 73.98 (range 45-97). Location of the lesion was in the mandible for 58 patients and maxilla in 25 patients. Three patients had both mandible and maxilla affected. This shows that the mandible is more prone to the formation of ONJ lesions compared to the maxilla. ONJ occurred in 38 cases after extraction, nine cases after implant surgery, six cases were denture use, and spontaneously in 33 cases. Seventy-six patients were taking other drugs aside from drugs indicated for osteoporosis. Most of these patients were diagnosed as osteoporosis, rheumatic arthritis, multiple myeloma, or had a history of cancer therapy. Higher weighted total accumulation doses were significantly associated with poorer prognosis (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Dose, duration, route, and relative potency of bisphosphonates are significantly associated with treatment prognosis of osteonecrosis of the jaw.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.183-188
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• 2013

Background: Breast cancer (BC), the most common female cancer in Pakistan, is associated with a very high mortality. However, the roles of individual risk factors for BC among Pakistani women are still controversial. To assess potential risk factors for BC, a matched case-control study was conducted in two tertiary care hospitals of Karachi, Pakistan. Materials and Methods: The study population included 297 pathologically confirmed incident cases of BC patients diagnosed between January 2009 and December 2010. 586 controls without any history of BC were matched on hospital and ${\pm}5$ years of ages. Results: Positive family history of BC (MOR=1.72; 95%CI: 1.10, 2.80 for first degree vs. none), single marital status (MOR=1.55; 95%CI: 1.10, 2.39 for single/divorced/widowed women vs. married women), older age at menopause (MOR=3.92; 95%CI: 2.52, 6.18 for menopausal women aged below 45 years, MOR=6.42; 95%CI: 3.47, 11.98 for menopausal women above 45 years of age compared with premenopausal women) conferred an increased risk of BC for women. Increasing parity decreased the risk of BC (MOR=0.90; 95%CI: 0.85, 0.97 for each live birth). Intake of Vitamin D supplements (MOR=0.30; 95%CI: 0.12, 0.81 for ${\leq}3$ years and MOR=0.27; 95%CI: 0.13, 0.56 for >3 years) was protective compared to non-users of Vitamin D. Conclusions: This study confirmed only few of the recognized risk factors in Pakistani women. The protective effect of Vitamin D is important from public health perspective and needs to be further explored through a randomized controlled trial.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.35-47
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• 2010

Objectives : Chim-Gu-Kyung-Heom-Bang(CGKHB; 鍼灸經驗方) is the needle and moxa specialized document written by the doctor specialized in needle and moxa treatment of Joseon(朝鮮), Heo Im(1570-1647). The document was published in April 1644(22nd year of King Injo). CGKHB contains the needle and moxa treatment techniques accumulated by the Joseon Dynasty as well as the personal experience of Heo Im. The aim of this study is to restore the past treatment method as a method of Needle Insertion Method at CV12(NIM-CV12, needle to penetrate blood vessel technique) in CGKHB.. Methods : Through Dong-Yi-Bao-Gam(DYBG; 東醫寶鑑), the implication of Korean medicine study of the Jungwan(CV12) has been studied. Next is the contemplation of the NIM-CV12 of CGKHB with the Acupuncture Treatment Using Jungwan(中脘鍼法) of Park Tae-won and Acupuncture Treatment for Byeokjeok(癖積鍼法) of "Geup Yubang". Results and Conclusions : 1. CV12 is one of the acupuncture points representing stomach(脾胃), middle energizer(中焦), phlegm-fluid retention(痰飮) and greater yin(太陰). 2. NIM-CV12 of CGKHB is the technique to penetrate the needle into the CV12 strictly relying on tactile sense of a person who give the penetration. This CV12 administration was carried out at intervals of every 7 or 8 day. During the administration period, the patient was not allowed to intake excessive amount of food. 3. The Acupuncture Treatment Using Jungwan(中脘鍼法) of Park Tae-won and Acupuncture Treatment for Byeokjeok(癖積鍼法) of "GeupYubang", existed in the same era of the NIM-CV12 of CGKHB, have similar linkage to the NIM-CV12 of Heo Im.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.468-478
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• 2014

Objectives: Intake of fruits and vegetables has protective effects against stroke attack. This study intended to examine the status of consuming fruits and vegetables and to find out which factors may influence the frequency of consumption of fruits and vegetables in individuals with a history of stroke. Methods: The data of 208 subjects from 5th (2010, 2011) Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHNES) who reported a stroke diagnosis was used for analysis. To identify major factors influencing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, a classification-tree analysis was carried out. Results: Among those who reported a stroke diagnosis, the frequencies of consumption of fruits and vegetables were influenced by their age, place of residence (urban or rural), economic status, educational level, occupation, number of family members, frequency of eating out, and having meals (breakfast or lunch) with family members. Two factors from fruits and three factors from vegetables were generated by exploratory factor analyses. Urban residents ate fruits and vegetables more frequently in all factors than rural residents. Eating frequencies of 'seasonal fruits (orange, apple, strawberry, melon, pear and watermelon)', 'easily-accessible fruits (persimmon, tangerine, grape, peach, banana)', and 'Western-style vegetables (cabbage, mushroom, carrot, tomato, spinach)' were influenced by the socioeconomic status. Eating frequencies of 'Korean-style vegetables (bean sprout, radish leaves, pumpkin/squash, sea weed)', 'preserved vegetables (Korean cabbage, radish, laver, cucumber)' were influenced by having breakfast with family members. Conclusions: The results of this study suggested that by eating more fruits and vegetables, more preventive effects against secondary stroke attack are expected in stroke patients who live in the rural areas and who do not eat breakfast with family members. In addition, more outreach and education programs are needed for them.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.120-131
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• 2022

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Low early pregnancy serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25[OH]D) levels can increase gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) risk, although inconsistent findings related to that association have been reported. This study examined the association of serum vitamin D with GDM and the possible influencers on this association. SUBJECTS/METHODS: This study included 259 pregnant women within the Seremban Cohort Study (SECOST). Blood samples at < 14 weeks of gestation were drawn to determine serum 25(OH)D levels. GDM diagnosis was made at 24 to 32 weeks of gestation using a standard procedure. Association between serum vitamin D and GDM was tested using binary logistic regression. RESULTS: Nearly all women (90%) had mild (68.3%) or severe (32.2%) vitamin D deficiency (VDD). Non-GDM women with mild VDD had a significantly higher mean vitamin D intake than GDM women with mild VDD (t = 2.04, p < 0.05). Women with higher early pregnancy serum vitamin D levels had a greater risk of GDM. However, this significant association was only identified among those with a family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and in women with a body mass index indicating overweight or obese status. CONCLUSIONS: The high prevalence of VDD in this sample of pregnant women underscores the need for effective preventive public health strategies. Further investigation of this unexpected association between serum vitamin D level and GDM risk in predominantly VDD pregnant women and the potential effects of adiposity and family history of T2DM on that association is warranted.

• 한국간담췌외과학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.155-160
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• 2024

Backgrounds/Aims: No reports to compare incisional hernia (IH) incidence between laparoscopic and open colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) resections have previously been made. This is the first comparative study. Methods: Single-center retrospective review of patients who underwent CRLM surgery between January 2011 and December 2018. IH relating to liver surgery was confirmed by computed tomography. Patients were divided into laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) and open liver resection (OLR) groups. Data collection included age, sex, presence of diabetes mellitus, steroid intake, history of previous hernia or liver resection, subcutaneous and peri-renal fat thickness, preoperative creatinine and albumin, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, major liver resection, surgical site infection, synchronous presentation, and preoperative chemotherapy. Results: Two hundred and forty-seven patients were included with a mean follow-up period of 41 ± 29 months (mean ± standard deviation). Eighty seven (35%) patients had LLR and 160 patients had OLR. No significant difference in the incidence of IH between LLR and OLR was found at 1 and 3 years, respectively ([10%, 19%] vs. [10%, 19%], p = 0.95). On multivariate analysis, previous hernia history (hazard ratio [HR], 2.22; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.56-4.86) and subcutaneous fat thickness (HR, 2.22; 95% CI, 1.19-4.13) were independent risk factors. Length of hospital stay was shorter in LLR (6 ± 4 days vs. 10 ± 8 days, p < 0.001), in comparison to OLR. Conclusions: In CRLM, no difference in the incidence of IH between LLR and OLR was found. Previous hernia and subcutaneous fat thickness were risk factors. Further studies are needed to assess modifiable risk factors to develop IH in LLR.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.99-112
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• 1988

1개 의과대학 본과 제 1,2,3학년 279명을 대상으로 1987년 3월중순부터 4월초순에 걸쳐 프레밍헴 A형행동양상척도(FTA)의 신뢰도와 타당도 그리고 사회심리학적인 변수와 혈압과의 관계를 조사해서 다음의 결과를 얻었다. SCL-90-R과 FTA의 신뢰도는 $0.57{\sim}0.91$의 범위였고 FTA의 요인분석에서 정열적경쟁요인(hard-driving competitiveness factor)과 조급요인(impatience factor)이 추출되었다. FTA의 총점은 비교체중이 클수록, 농촌출신이면 높은 경향을 보였으나 유의성은 없었고 SCL90-R과는 우울, 불안, 적대감, 편집증, 정신증하위척도와 비교적 낮은 유의한 정상관관계를 보였다. 혈압과의 단일 변수 분석에서 수축기혈압은 남자에서 비교체중과 가족력이 유의했고 남녀 공히 경제상태에 따른 차이가 있었다. 확장기혈압은 남자에서 비교체중과 음주량이 유의했고 여자에서는 비교체중이 유의한 상관관계를 보였다. 비교 체중의 영향을 제거하고서는 남자에서 음주량이 확장기혈압과 경제상태가 수축기혈압과 유의한 관계를 보였다. 단계적추가분석법에 의한 중회귀분석 결과 남자에서는 수축기혈압에서 비교체중과 경제상태가 중요변수로 선정되었고 확장기혈압에서는 비교체중과 음주량이 선정되었다. Alpha가 0.1수준에서는 수축기혈압에 SCL-90-R의 우울증 하위척도가 추가 선정되었다. 여자에서 수축기혈압은 경제상태와 비교체중이 선정되었고 확장기혈압에서도 비교체중이 선정되었으나 대상자 수가 적어서 불안정했다. FTA와 혈압과는 남녀 공히 관련이 없었다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.733-742
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• 1997

본 연구는 고지혈증 환자의 식사처방 및 영양상담을 위하여 개발된 시스템으로서 피상담자의 일반상황 분석, 식사력 조사, 하루 동안 섭취된 식품의 영양분석 및 평가 그리고 식단 작성 프로그램으로 구성되었다. 피상담자의 일반상황 분석에 의하여 비만도, 체중과 활동정도에 따른 열량 필요량 및 비만인 경우 체중감소를 위한 1일 열량 필요량이 제시되며, 또한 피상담자의 혈중 지단백질 농도와 표준 지단백질 농도가 비교 제시되었다. 식사력 조사는 피상담자의 식습관, 식품의 기호도 및 식사요법 등에 있어서 문제점을 파악할 수 있도록 구성되었다. 또한 식사력 조사 후 바로 제시되는 상담 결과에 의하여 피상담자는 자신의 그릇된 식습관을 파악할 수 있을 뿐 아니라 식사요법에 도움이 될 수 있는 정보를 얻으므로서 올바른 식생활을 행할 수 있도록 하였다. 섭취한 식품의 영양분석은 24시간 식사섭취 회상 법에 의하여 하루에 섭취한 모든 식품의 섭취상태와 열량 및 영양소를 분석 평가할 수 있으며, 특히 고지혈증의 식사요법에 있어서 중요한 성분인 지방질의 섭취상태를 분석하므로서 피상담자가 섭취하는 식사가 바람직한가를 평가할 수 있도록 하였다 또한 식단작성 프로그램에서는 피상담자의 체중, 활동량 및 체중감소를 위한 열량 필요량을 고려하여 설정된 1일 열량 필요량에 알맞는 식사별 식품구성표와 일일 식단표를 제공받을 수 있도록 하였다. 제공된 식사별 식품구성표와 일일 식단표는 식품교환표를 이용하여 고지혈증 환자의 치료식 에 맞도록 작성하였다. 이와 같이 피상담자는 자신의 식사력 및 식품섭취에 대한 분석평가를 통하여 식사요법의 중요성과 잘못된 식습관을 인지할 수 있을 뿐 아니라 자신의 열량 필요량에 알맞는 식단을 제공받으므로서 올바른 식사요법을 행할 수 있도록 하였다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권11호
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• pp.4411-4416
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• 2014

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in females all over the world with approximately one million new cases each year as well as one of second leading causes of death among females. In Pakistan, the most frequently diagnosed cancer among females is also breast cancer, accounting for nearly one in nine female patients. Its incidence in Pakistan is 2.5 times higher than that in neighboring countries like Iran and India. The risk factors associated with breast cancer are age, family history, early menarche, intake of combined estrogen and progestin menopausal hormones, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, low socioeconomic status and lack of awareness regarding the disease. This mini-review article aims to provide awareness about breast cancer as well as an updated knowledge about the prevalence, risk factors and disease knowledge of breast cancer in Pakistan.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.29-40
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• 1980

A Study on environmental factors influencing blood pressure control of a patient with essential pressure hyper -tension was conduct to the identification of differences of demographic characteristics, socioeconomic factors and living habits. This study was performed on 219 cases who were divided into two groups from Sept. 14 to Oct. 20, 1979. One is the group with complication in the departments of internal medicine and outpatient of 7 hospitals in Seoul. The other is the group without complication in the same places as above. The instrument applied to this study consists of 19 items amended through preliminary test after consideration of related literatural review and Nursing History made by Smith (1965）. The materials were analyzed by computer program. The findings were as follows : 1. The group with complication had more sleep disturbances than the group without complication 2. The group with complication used more short term coping method on stress than the group without complication. 3. The group with complication had a tendency to more intake of salt, fat, alcohols and cigretts than the group without complition, but there were no significant differences between two groups. 4. The group with complication were lower social class than the group without complication. 5. The group with complication were more single(Death of spouse, Divorce, Separation) in marital status than the group without complication.