• 대한장애인치과학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.91-96
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• 2007

치과의사는 쇄골두개 이형성증의 특징에 대해 잘 알고 있어야 한다. 쇄골두개 이형성증 환자는 신체 및 정신적으로 특별한 이상을 보이지 않기 때문에, 영구치교환시기를 한참 지나 다수치아에서의 유치만기잔존 및 영구치의 미 맹출을 주소로 치과에 내원하게 되는 경우가 많은 것이 사실이다. 이런 의심이 들 때는 정확한 진단을 위해 반드시 다양한 방사선사진을 촬영해 보아야 하겠다. 또한 긴 치료기간으로 인해 환자의 협조와 여러 분야에 있어서 전문가들의 협력이 반드시 필요할 것이다.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.194-198
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• 2007

PFAPA 증후군은 주기적 발열과 아프타구내염, 인두염, 경부림프절염 등의 증상을 특징으로 하는 중후군으로 소아에서 발생하는 주기적 발열의 원인 중 하나이다. PFAPA 증후군은 원인과 병태생리가 아직 알려져 있지 않다. 그리고, 검사상 다른 특이적 이상이 없기 때문에 임상증상에 기초하여 다른 질환들을 감별함으로써 진단할 수 있다. 현재까지 알려진 가장 효과적인 치료 방법은 프레드니솔론을 경구로 투여하는 것이다. 프레드니솔론을 경구 투여한 후 증상은 즉각적인 호전을 보인다. 대부분 장기적 합병증 없이 회복되고, 성장과 발달 역시 정상적인 경과를 밟는다. 저자들은 3 개월간 주기적 발열을 보였던 3세 남아에서 다른 질환들을 감별한 후 PFAPA 증후군의 진단 기준을 만족하여 프레드니솔론을 경구 투여 한 후 증세 호전을 보였던 PFAPA 증후군 1례를 보고한다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제53권3호
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• pp.215-221
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• 2015

심한 마모를 가진 환자의 치료에서 광범위한 보철 수복을 필요로 하는 경우가 있는데, 마모의 원인과 수직 고경의 변화 유무 등을 판단하여 현재 구강상태의 회복과 장기간의 안정성을 이루어야 한다. 수직 고경을 증가시킬 때는 임시 수복을 하고 장기간의 관찰을 통해 환자의 적응을 평가해야 한다. 본 증례의 환자54세 남자 환자로 전반적인 치아 마모와 심미적 불만족을 주소로 내원하였다. 환자의 구강 내 소견 상 교모와 부식이 동반되어 과도한 마모가 발생한 것으로 진단하였다. 수직 고경의 변화를 평가하기 위해 안정위시 악간공극, 발음, 안모, 심미, 임상적 치관 길이, 중절치 절단과 순측 전정과의 수직거리 등을 평가하였고, 교합기의 incisal pin기준으로 수직 고경을 2.5 mm 증가하기로 하였다. 임시 보철물을 이용하여 8주의 안정화 기간 이후 최종 보철물을 제작하였다. 6개월 간 경과 관찰 결과 기능적, 심미적으로 양호한 결과를 보였다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.227-237
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• 2007

Microglial cell activation is known to contribute to neuropathic pain following spinal sensory nerve injuries. In this study, I investigated its mechanisms in the case of trigeminal sensory nerve injuries by which microglial cell and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) activation in the medullary dorsal horn (MDH) would contribute to the facial pain hypersensitivity following mandibular nerve transection (MNT). And also investigated the changes of trigeminal ganglion neurons and ERK, p38 MAPK manifestations. Activation of microglial cells was monitored at 1, 3, 7, 14, 28 and 60 day using immunohistochemical analyses. Microglial cell activation was primarily observed in the superficial laminae of the MDH. Microglial cell activation was initiated at postoperative 1 day, maximal at 3 day, maintained until 14 day and gradually reduced and returned to the basal level by 60 days after MNT. Pain hypersensitivity was also initiated and attenuated almost in parallel with microglial cell activation pattern. To investigate the contribution of the microglial cell activation to the pain hypersensitivity, minocycline, an inhibitor of microglial cell activation by means of p38 MAPK inhibition, was administered. Minocycline dose-dependently attenuated the development of the pain hypersensitivity in parallel with inhibition of microglial cell and p38 MAPK activation following MNT. Mandibular nerve transection induced the activation of ERK, but did not p38 MAPK in the trigeminal ganglion. These results suggest that microglial cell activation in the MDH and p38 MAPK activation in the hyperactive microglial cells play an important role in the development of facial neuropathic pain following MNT. The results also suggest that ERK activation in the trigeminal ganglion contributes microglial cell activation and facial neuropathic pain.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.462-467
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• 2007

The radix of Pueraria thunbergiana BENTHAM (Leguminosae) is traditionally prescribed to attenuate the clinical manifestations of inner ear dysfunction and various clinical situations including fever, gastrointestinal disorders, skin problems, migraine headaches, lowering cholesterol and treating chronic alcoholism in Oriental Medicine. In the present study, we examined the effect of ethanol extract of P. thunbergiana radix (EPR) on cisplatin-mediated HEI-OC1 auditory cell death. In addition, to investingate the protection mechanism of EPR on free radicals. Treatment of EPR protected cells from cisplatin and reduced lipid peroxidation in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, EPR demonstrated significant scavenging activity against various free radicals, including superoxide radical, hydroxyl radical, hydrogen peroxide, and DPPH radical. These results indicate that EPR protects cisplatin-induced damages of HEI-OC1 cells through inhibition of lipid peroxidation and augmenting scavenging activities against free radials.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.387-395
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• 1999

This observation was aimed to evaluate the clinical manifestations and clinical incidence of $Beh{\varsigma}et's$ Disease. It was records of patients seen in the period between January 1992 and December 1998 at the Department of Dermatology, Oriental Medical Hospital, Kyung Hee University. $Beh{\varsigma}et's$ Disease is a chronic, systemic disease which manifests itself as recurrent, multiple lesions in many organs, including the skin. The clinical features of $Beh{\varsigma}et's$ Disease are important as there is no reliable method of laboratory diagnosis. The results were summarized as follows; 1. The total number of patients were 34, including $42\%$ male and $52\%# female. 2. The pick incidence of age group was 30 to 39($44\%$). 3. The most frequent duration was from 2 years to 5 years($41\%$). 4. According to Diagnostic Criteria of the $Beh{\varsigma}et's$ Disease Research committee of Japan, there were $41\%\;of\;Incomplete\;type,\;29\%\;of\;Suspected,\;24\%\;of\;Complete,\;6\%$ of Passible. 5. The most common major symtom is a oral u1cer($91\%$), and there were erythema nodosum like lesion($79\%$), genital ulcer($56\%$), problem of the eyes($38\%$). 6. The most common minor symtom was arthritis($32\%$). 7. The first main symtom were oral ulcer($50\%$), erythema nodosum like lesion($26\%$), problem of the eyes($18\%$). 8. There were 2 cases of Intestinal $Beh{\varsigma}et's$ Disease and 5 cases of uveitis. 9. The most frequently treated prescription was Eunhwasagantang which occupied 79 of all, Gamisopunghwalhultang($44\%$) a.nd Gamipadoksan($41\%$), Gamiguakjungsan($24\%$) in that order of frequency.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제66권
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• pp.359-368
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• 2023

This study aims to explore the impact of Krill Oil (KO, Superba^TM Boost) on skin moisturization regulation. The research involved five groups: an intact control, a reference group (L-AA 100 mg/kg), and KO groups (400, 200, and 100 mg/kg), each comprising ten mice. Oral administration was conducted for 8 weeks (56 days), during which changes in body weight, hyaluronan, collagen type 1 (COL1), transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), ceramide, and water contents were analyzed in dorsal back skin tissue. Real-time PCR was employed to assess gene expression related to hyaluronic acid synthesis (HAS1, HAS2, HAS3), COL1 synthesis (COL1A1 and COL1A2), and TGF-β1. Results demonstrated that KO administration significantly increased hyaluronan content, hyaluronic acid synthesis (HAS1, HAS2, HAS3), COL1 content, COL1 synthesis (COL1A1 and COL1A2), TGF-β1 content, TGF-β1 mRNA expression, ceramide content, and water content in a concentration-dependent manner compared to the intact control. Importantly, no discernible disparities were noted between the KO and L-AA groups, even though they received equivalent oral dosages. This study accentuates the potential utility of exogenous KO in the regulation of skin moisture, thus positioning it as a promising avenue for the development of nutricosmetics. Future research endeavors should delve into the role of KO in safeguarding against both intrinsic and extrinsic aging-related skin manifestations, as well as its potential to ameliorate skin wrinkles, in conjunction with its moisturizing attributes.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.167-169
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• 2010

We report a case of Hymenolepis diminuta infection in a 2-year-old child living in a suburban area of Catania, Italy. This case was initially referred to us as Dipylidium caninum infection, which was not cured after being treated twice with mebendazole. However, by analyzing the clinical presentation and stool samples we arrived to the diagnosis of H. diminuta infection. The case presented with atypical allergic manifestations which had never been reported as clinical features of symptomatic H. diminuta infection; remittent fever with abdominal pain, diffuse cutaneous itching, transient thoracic rash, and arthromyalgias. The patient was treated with a 7-day cycle of oral niclosamide, which proved to be safe and effective. This case report emphasizes that a correct parasitological diagnosis requires adequate district laboratories and trained personnel. In addition, we recommend the importance of reporting all H. diminuta infection cases, in order to improve knowledge on epidemiology, clinical presentation, and treatment protocols.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.43-46
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• 2013

Gastrocolic fistula is a fistulous communication between the stomach and the colon. It is a passage between the gastric epithelium and the colonic epithelium. This uncommon complication is caused by benign and malignant diseases of the stomach or the colon. Its clinical manifestations include weight loss, diarrhea and fecal vomiting; occasionally, anemia, poor oral intake, fatigue and dizziness; and very rarely, gastrointestinal bleeding. In this paper, an unusual case of gastrocolic fistula accompanied by hematochezia, which was revealed to have been caused by colon cancer invasion, is described.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.150-155
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• 2007

뮤코다당증(Mucopolysaccharidosis, MPS)은 glycosaminoglycans(GAGs)의 분해에 필요한 라이소좀 효소(lysosomal enzymes)의 결함으로 GAGs의 대사 산물이 세포의 라이소좀내에 축적되어 점차 세포와 조직, 기관의 기능 이상을 초래하고 신체 질환과 정신 발달 지연을 가져오는 질환이다. 본 증례는 심각한 치은 증식을 가진 뮤코다당증 환아를 전신 마취 하에 치은 절제술을 시행한 치험례이다. 소아치과 의사는 뮤코다당증 환아의 구강내 증상과 치과 치료시 주의 사항에 대해 숙지해야 하고, 내과의와 연계하여 환아의 전신 상태 변화에 민감하게 대처하여 치과 치료를 시행해야 한다.