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Hospital Visits, Admissions and Hospital Costs among Patients with Respiratory and Cardiovascular Diseases according to Particulate Matter in Seoul (서울지역 미세먼지 농도가 호흡기계 및 심혈관계의 외래 방문 및 입원과 진료비에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Hyeong Suk
    • Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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    • v.42 no.5
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    • pp.324-332
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    • 2016
  • Objectives: The annual average of PM10 in Seoul was $45{\mu}/m^3$, which surpasses the WHO annual guidelines ($20{\mu}/m^3$). Most previous analyses of the effects of PM exposure have been retrospective studies using single hospital data, and fewer studies have attempted to address the relationship of PM10 and hospital costs. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of the concentration of PM10 on hospital visits, admissions and hospital costs in patients with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Methods: Medical data from the National Health Insurance Service and the monthly average of PM10 from National Institute of Environmental Research were used to identify the effects of PM10 on hospital visits, admissions and hospital costs. We applied Poisson regression and linear regression to perform the analysis. Results: The relative risks for admissions per $10{\mu}/m^3$ increase in PM10 were 23.11%, 10.2% and 6.9% increases for acute bronchiolitis, asthma and bronchitis, respectively. The relative risk for hospital visits per $10{\mu}/m^3$ increase in PM10 were 10.4%, 6.7% and 5.9% for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and chronic sinusitis, respectively. For cardiovascular disease, the relative risk for admissions per $10{\mu}/m^3$ increase in PM10 were 2.2% and 2.1% increases in angina and acute myocardial infarction, respectively. A $10{\mu}/m^3$ increase in the monthly average of PM10 corresponded to 170,723,000 won (95% CI: 125,587,000-215,860,000 won), 123,636,000 won (95% CI: 47,784,000-199,487,000 won) and 78,571,000 won (95% CI: 29,062,000-128,081,000 won) increases in hospital costs for asthma, acute tonsillitis and chronic sinusitis, respectively. Conclusion: Hospital admissions for respiratory and cardiovascular disease were associated with PM10 levels. PM10 exposure is also associated with increased costs for respiratory diseases.

The Clinical Role of $^{99m}Tc$-(V)-DMSA Imaging in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer (두경부 종양에서 $^{99m}Tc$-(V)-DMSA 영상술의 진단적 유용성)

  • Bae, Sun-Kun;Lee, Jae-Tae;Park, June-Sik;Park, In-Kyu;Hyun, Dong-Woo;Lee, Young-Hak;Kim, Jeong-Gyun;Ahn, Byeong-Cheal;Choi, Ji-Yong;Sohn, Sang-Gyun;Lee, Kyu-Bo
    • The Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.526-532
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    • 1995
  • Introduction : $^{99m}Tc$-(V)-DMSA is a tumor seeking agent that has been used to image medullary carcinoma of thyroid, soft tissue sarcoma and lung cancer. This study was designed to assess the clinical role of $^{99m}Tc$-(V)-DMSA in the diagnosis of head and neck cancers. We has evaluated the diagnostic efficacy of planar and SPECT imaging using $^{99m}Tc$-(V)-DMSA. Patients and Method : Sixty-eight patients with head and neck mass were included in this study. All subjects were diagnosed by biopsy or surgery. Planar and SPECT images were obtained at 2 or 3 hour after intravenous injection of 740 MBq(20 mCi) $^{99m}Tc$-(V)-DMSA. Seventeen patients also underwent SPECT in aging using dual head camera. Result : The diagnostic sensitivity of $^{99m}Tc$-(V)-DMSA planar and SPECT imaging was 65% and 90%, and specificity was 80% and 66%, respectively. The sensitivity of planar imaging in squamous cell carcinoma was similar to overall sensitivity Six metastatic lesion were first diagnosed by scintigraphy. But benign lesions such as Kikuchi syndrome, tuberculous lymphadenitis also revealed increased uptake. Conclusion : $^{99m}Tc$-(V)-DMSA imaging seems to be a promising method in the evaluation of patients with head and neck mass. We recommend SPECT imaging to delineate anatomic localization of the lesion.

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Involvement of FoxM1 in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Recurrence

  • Xu, Nuo;Wu, Sheng-Di;Wang, Hao;Wang, Qun;Bai, Chun-Xue
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.13 no.9
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    • pp.4739-4743
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    • 2012
  • Background: Predictive biomarkers for lung cancer recurrence after curative tumor resection remain unclear. This study set out to assess the role of FoxM1 in the recurrence of non-small cell lung cancer. Methods: Immunohistochemistry for FoxM1 expression was performed on paraffin-embedded tumor tissues from 165 NSCLC patients. Association of FoxM1 expression with clinicopathological parameters and disease free survival were evaluated. Results: Our results indicated FoxM1 expression to be significantly associated with poorer tissue differentiation (P =0.03), higher TNM stage (P <0.01), lymph node metastasis (P <0.01), advanced tumor stage (P <0.01), and poorer disease free survival (P <0.01). Multivariable analysis showed that FoxM1 expression increased the hazard of recurrence (hazard ratio= 1.96, 95% CI, 1.04-3.17, P <0.05), indicating that FoxM1 is an independent and significant predictor of lung cancer recurrence. Conclusion: Therefore, FoxM1 is an independent risk factor for recurrence of NSCLC. Elevated FoxM1 expression could be used as an indicator of poor disease free survival.

Juvenile Dermatomyositis Diagnosed by $^{99m}Tc$-HDP Three-phase Bone Scintigraphy (삼상 뼈스캔으로 진단된 소아기 피부근육염)

  • Kim, Ja-Hye;Song, Ho-Chun;Yoo, Su-Ung;Ha, Jung-Min;Chong, A-Ri;Oh, Jong-Ryool;Min, Jung-Joon;Bom, Hee-Seung;Jeong, Eun-Hui;Lee, Min-Chul
    • Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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    • v.43 no.6
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    • pp.592-595
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    • 2009
  • Juvenile dermatomyositis is a common inflammatory muscle disease of childhood, characterized by weakness in proximal muscles and specific skin rash. In case of juvenile dermatomyositis without characteristic clinical features, non-invasive imaging tools such as $^{99m}Tc$-HDP three-phase bone scan are very helpful in diagnostic workup of myopathies. We report a case of 13-year old female with juvenile dermatomyositis, in which $^{99m}Tc$-HDP three-phase bone scan was useful in diagnosis and assessing therapy response.

Sperm retrieval by conventional testicular sperm extraction for assisted reproduction in patients with Zinner syndrome

  • Cito, Gianmartin;Gemma, Luca;Giachini, Claudia;Micelli, Elisabetta;Cocci, Andrea;Fucci, Rossella;Picone, Rita;Sforza, Simone;Nesi, Gabriella;Santi, Raffaella;Minervini, Andrea;Masieri, Lorenzo;Carini, Marco;Coccia, Maria Elisabetta;Natali, Alessandro
    • Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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    • v.48 no.1
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    • pp.85-90
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    • 2021
  • We present data from three Caucasian men with Zinner syndrome who attended our center for the treatment of primary couple's infertility. Each patient was scheduled for conventional testicular sperm extraction (cTESE) and cryopreservation. Sperm analysis confirmed absolute azoospermia. Patient 1 had right and left testis volumes of 24 mL and 23 mL, respectively; left seminal vesicle (SV) agenesis, severe right SV hypotrophy with right renal agenesis. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) was 3.2 IU/L. Patient 2 exhibited right and left testis volumes of 18 mL and 16 mL, respectively; a left SV cyst of 32 × 28 mm, ipsilateral kidney absence, and right SV agenesis. FSH was 2.8 IU/L. Patient 3 showed a testicular volume of 10 mL bilaterally, a 65 × 46 mm left SV cyst, right SV enlargement, and left kidney agenesis. FSH was 32.0 IU/L. Sperm retrieval was successful in all patients. Nevertheless, cTESE should be performed on the day of oocyte retrieval.

EEG spikes resembling cardiac M-shaped waves in the EKG: the cerebral M pattern

  • Janati, A.Bruce;ALGhasab, Naif S.;Aziz, Tariq;Haq, Fazal;ALGhassab, Fahad Saad;Iqhbal, Tariq;Alenazy, Rehab Khaleel
    • Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.58-63
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    • 2017
  • Studies of interictal epileptiform discharges are essential for improving the diagnosis, classification, and management of epilepsy. In this case series we sought to identify the clinical and neurophysiological significance of bifid spikes, whose pattern bears a strong resemblance to the cardiac M pattern. We hypothesize that, analogous to the cardiac M pattern, the cerebral M pattern is generated by a conduction defect associated with asynchronous spatiotemporal averaging of electrical signals in the cortex, resulting in the signals reaching the scalp with different latencies. Unlike the cardiac M pattern, the pathology underlying the cerebral M pattern is unknown, although congenital CNS anomalies may be a culprit.

Study on the Protective Effects of 6R-Tetrahydrobiopterin on the Oxidative Neuronal Injury in Mouse Cortical Cultures (배양된 대뇌피질세포에서 산화성 손상에 대한 6R-Tetrahydrobiopterin의 억제작용)

  • Moon, Kyung Sub;Lee, Je Hyuk;Kang, Sam Suk;Kim, Soo Han;Kim, Jae Hyoo;Jung, Shin;Kim, Tae Sun;Lee, Jung Kil
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.30 no.9
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    • pp.1059-1064
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    • 2001
  • Objective : 6R-Tetrahydrobiopterin(BH4) is a cofactor for the aromatic amino acid hydroxylases which is essential for the biosynthesis of catecholamines and serotonin. It also acts as a cofactor for nitric oxide synthase, and stimulates the release of some neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine and glutamate. Recently, it has been reported that BH4 could induce cellular proliferation and enhance neuronal survival. This study was performed to investigate the antioxidative effect of BH4 on the various oxidative insults in mouse cerebral cortical cell cultures. Methods : Iron ion(FeCl2), zinc ion(ZnCl2), sodium nitroprusside(SNP) and buthionine sulfoximine(BSO, a glutathione depletor) were used as oxidants. Cell death was assessed by measurement of lactate dehydrogenase efflux to bathing media at the end of exposure. Result : All 4 oxidants induced neuronal cell death associated with cell body swelling, which was markedly inhibited by trolox($100{\mu}M$), a vitamin E analog. BH4($10-100{\mu}M$) markedly inhibited the neuronal cell death induced by all 4 oxidants($20{\mu}M\;Cu^{2+}$, $20{\mu}M\;Zn^{2+}$, $1{\mu}M$ SNP or 1mM BSO). However, BH4 failed to inhibit the neuronal cell death induced by 24hr exposure to $20{\mu}M$ NMDA. Conculsion : These results suggest that BH4 has antioxidative action independently of any actions of enzyme cofactor.

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Low Microsomal Epoxide Hydrolase Expression is Associated with Bladder Carcinogenesis and Recurrence

  • Zhang, Zhe;Yu, Xiu-Yue;Zhang, Guo-Jun;Guo, Kun-Feng;Kong, Chui-Ze
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.521-525
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    • 2012
  • Microsomal epoxide hydrolase (mEH) plays a significant role in the metabolism of numerous xenobiotics and is associated with several forms of cancer. Here, we investigated the role of mEH expression in bladder carcinogenesis, subsequent progression and recurrence. The expression of mEH was analyzed by Western blot in 50 bladder urothelial carcinoma and 20 normal epithelial tissues. There was a significantly higher mEH expression in the normal epithelium (P<0.05) and mEH expression was lower in high stage than in low stage tumors (P<0.05). Further, immunohistochmistry in 106 bladder urothelial carcinoma demonstrated mEH expression to be negatively correlated with histological grade, pT stage and recurrence (P<0.05). These findings suggest the important role of mEH in bladder carcinogenesis, cancer development and recurrence, providing support for efforts to develop mEH-based gene therapy.

Correlations of Tumor-associated Macrophage Subtypes with Liver Metastases of Colorectal Cancer

  • Cui, Yun-Long;Li, Hui-Kai;Zhou, Hong-Yuan;Zhang, Ti;Li, Qiang
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.1003-1007
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    • 2013
  • Objective: This work aimed to investigate the correlations of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) and their subtypes M1 and M2 with liver metastasis of colorectal cancer, and provide useful references for seeking predictors of liver metastasis and studying mechanisms. Methods: 120 patients with colorectal cancer from 2000 to 2009 were divided into low, middle and high liver metastasis groups (group A, B and C, respectively). S-P immunohistochemical staining and microscopic observation were conducted to compare expression in CD68-positive cells (TAMs), CD80-positive cells (M1) and CD163-positive cells (M2) in three groups. Correlations of TAMs, M1, M2, and M2/M1 ratio with clinical and pathological parameters were analyzed. Results: With increase of liver metastatic ability, the number of TAMs decreased gradually, with no significant difference between any two of the three groups (P > 0.05), while the numbers of M1 and M2 were significantly decreased and increased, respectively, with significant difference between any two of three groups (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). In addition, the M2/M1 ratio increased with increase of liver metastatic ability (P < 0.01). There was no statistical significance of correlation of TAMs with each clinical and pathological parameter. M1 was negatively related with lymphatic metastasis and liver metastatic ability. M2 was positively correlated with preoperative CEA level, lymphatic metastasis, tumor differentiation degree and liver metastatic ability. The same was the case for the M2/M1 ratio. Conclusions: Effects of TAMs on liver metastasis of colorectal cancer do not depend on the total number of TAMs, but on the number and proportion of functional subtypes M1 and M2. M2 number and M2/M1 ratio are more accurate predictors for liver metastasis of colorectal cancer.