• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.92-101
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• 2019

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the trend of non-compliance with treatment (NCT) among gastric cancer patients in the Korean population. Materials and Methods: Using data from the Korea Central Cancer Registry from 1999 to 2015, patients who did not receive any treatment for gastric cancer within 4 months after diagnosis were defined as the NCT group. The annual incidence rate, distributions according to age group and stage, and 5-year relative survival of the patients exhibiting NCT were analyzed. Results: The number of NCT patients was 5,871 (30.6%) in 1999 and continuously decreased to 4,434 (15.3%) in 2015. Between 2006 and 2015, the proportions of NCT patients decreased from 72.9% to 55.0% among those 80 years old or older and from 9.2% to 5.4% among patients younger than 40 years. In patients with distant metastases, this proportion decreased from 35.5% to 32.7%, and this proportion also decreased from 17.6% to 8.2% among those with localized disease. The 5-year relative survival rates of NCT patients between 2011 and 2015 were significantly lower than those of the treated patients in each stage (60.2% vs. 99.7%, 13.8% vs. 67.1%, and 2.0% vs. 8.3% among those with localized, regional, and distant disease, respectively). Conclusions: The proportion of NCT gastric cancer patients has decreased during the last 16 years. However, considerable numbers of elderly patients are still NCT. There must be a strategy to decrease NCT and improve the nationwide survival rate of patients with gastric cancer.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.156-174
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• 1997

This study is investigation of clinical statistics toward to old patients of 164 persons over full 65 years old to go to hospital in 5 internal medicine department of the Dongguk University Oriental Medicine Hospital for full one year from 1995. 8 to 1996. 7. The results are followings ; 1. The ratio of male and female was 1:1.6, and in offspring figures five persons or more(60.3%) was most. A couple(32.3%) was extremely much in residing forms, but in accordance to sexual distinction in male a couple(51.7%), in female solitude(31.0%) and an eldest son couple(30.0%) was far much. 2. An attack time, first cure was most in western hospital(59.2%), 81.1% of them desired western-oriental medicine cooperation, in a medical fee charging, themselves(50.7%) were far much, and most were affirmative(76.8%) against aging prevention of restorative. 3. Main diseases were cerebral nerve(41.5%) and circulatory system(25.6%), hypertention (23.8%, 9.8%) was most in complication and the past. In defecation constipation(31.7%), in urination frequence(46.7%) was far much. 4. In preventive measures of diseases invigorant(25.6%) and nothing(24.3%) was far much and in a person tending the sick a mate in male(16.7%), a son in female(13.0%) was extremely much. 5. In sexual life most of(91.5%) didn't act, a mate death was 53.1% and female was far much. And paralysis attack was extremely much in 65-74 years old(76.5%).

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.121-128
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• 1988

Clinical and histopathological studies were made on 202 cases of malignancy of cervix, that were visited to the Department of Obstertrics and Gynecology, Yeungnam University Hospital, during 5 years from 1983 to 1987. The results were summarised as follows. 1. Malignancies of the uterine cervix were 10% of total female malignancies. 2. Among 202 cases, 195 cases(96.5%) were squamous cell carcinoma, in which 60 cases(30.0%) of carcinoma in situ, 9 cases(4%) of microinvasive, and 126 cases(62.5%) of invasive carcinoma were included. 3. The average age of the patients with squamous cell carcinoma was 49.4 years old. ; In cases of carcinoma in situ, it was 43.8, microinvasive, 40.0, invasive 52.1 years old. 4. Clinical symptoms of the patient with squamous cell carcinoma in order of frequency were as follows. ; vaginal bleeding(47.5%), abnormal cytology(15.4%), and abnormal vaginal discharge(9.4%). 5. Duration of the chief complaints was most commanly less than 6 months(73.2%), and the average duration was 3.8 months. 6. The most common age of marriage was between 19 to 22 years 0Id(46.5%). The average was 21.5 years old. 7. The gravity was 51.5% in 5~8 times, and average 6.2 times. The parity was 61.9% in 1~4 times, and average 3.9 times. 8. The subdivision of 126 cases of invasive carcinoma was made according to FIGO stage classification, stage I, 40 cases(31.8%), stage II, 54 cases(42.9%), stage III, 11 cases(8.7%), and stage IV, 8 cases(6.3%). 9. The histologic subtypes of invasive squamous cell carcinoma were distributed as follows. ; large cell keratinizing type, 25 cases(19.8%), large cell nonkeratinizing type, 101 cases(80.2%). 10. In the cytologic diagnosis, class I was 2 cases(l.9%), class II was 16 cases(15.1%), class III was 33 cases(31.1%), class IV was 31 cases(29.3%), class V was 24 cases(24.6%). 11. The frequency of lymph node metastasis was 7.5% in stage I, and 11.1% in stage II.

• Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.997-1003
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• 2001

The purpose of this study is to know the average of pint range of motion and difference according to the aging for the elderly, This study consisted of elder male(n=75) and elder female(n=l09), The result of assessment and analysis in shoulder pint range of motion are as follows: 1) The average shoulder flexion pint range of motion in 60-69(from sixty to sixty-nine)years old are 163.04(Left-Male), 162.91(Right-Male), 158.74 (Left-Female), 158.74 (Right-Female). 70-79years old are 149.40(L-M), 152.38(R-M), 153,37(L-F), 153.37(R-F). 80-89 years old are 149.57(L-M), 147.93(R-M), 151.17(L-F), 150.33(R-F). There was no significant difference among group, 2) The average shoulder extension pint range of motion in 60-69years old are 48.15(L-M), 47.20(R-M), 45.16(L-F), 44.23(R-F), 70-79years old are 37.l1(L-M), 38.70(R-M), 35.17(L-F), 36.71(R-F), 80-89 years old are 34.46(L-M). 36.71(R-M), 33.90(L-F), 33.09(R-F). There was significant difference among group(p<.05). 3) The average shoulder abduction pint range of motion in 60-69years old are 164.22(L-M), 165.96(R-M), 159.34(L-F), 159.97(R-F), 70-79years old are 152.27(L-M), 155.05(R-M), 152.32(L-F), 53.66(R-F), 80-89 years old are 152.17(L-M), 153.76(R-M), 147.53(L-F), 147.37(R-F). There was significant difference in right shoulder abduction among group(p<05). 4) The average shoulder internal rotation pint range of motion in 60-69years old are 63.52(L-M), 65.70(R-M), 64.16(L-F), 64.61(R-F), 70-79years old are 64.50(L-M), 65.81(R-M) 61.10(L-F), 61.83(R-F). 80-89 years old are 61.60(L-M), 61.66(R-M), 57.53(L-F), 57.53(R-F). There was no significant difference among group. 5) The average shoulder external rotation pint range of motion in 60-69years old are 50.87(L-M), 50.22(R-M), 51.03(L-F), 50.42(R-F), 70-79years old are 50.91(L-M), 50.20(R-M) 48.37(L-F), 50.20(R-F). 80-89 years old are 46.83(L-M), 47.93(R-M), 43.43(L-F), 43.72(R-F).There was significant difference in left shoulder external rotation among group(p<.05).

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.67-73
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• 2002

Purpose : Despite of the appropriate measles vaccination programs, epidemics occur every 2~3 years and especially occurred in large group in late of 2000 and early of 2001. To evaluate the effect of the vaccination, needs for revaccination and to determine the optimal age for revaccination, we examined measles specific IgG and IgM in mealses patients and investigated different antibody appearance according to vaccination history. Methods : Anti-measles antibodies were checked in sera of 201 patients(male : 117, female : 84) that are responsible for Criteria for Disease Control among 298 patients that are suspicious of measles including inpatients and outpatients in Wonju Christian Hospital from June in 2000 to June in 2001. They were checked by immunofluorescent assay. Then we classified them according to sex, month, distribution of age due to vaccination and appearance of measles antibody. Results : The ratio of male and female was 1.4 : 1. The maximum incidence was 38 cases(18.9%) in May in 2001. Incidence was increased from November in 2000 to January in 2001 and decreased in February and March in 2001. Thereafter it was increased from April in 2001 again and decreased from June. There were 93 cases(46.3%) in vaccinated group and 108 cases(53.7%) in unvaccinated group. In the distribution according to age in vaccinated group, there were 54 cases(58.1%) in more than 10 years old, 15 cases(16.0%) between 7 and 10 years old, 12 cases(12.9%) between 15 months and 3 years old, 6 cases (6.5%) between 4 and 6 years old and 6 cases(6.5%) between 6 months and 14 months old. In the distribution according to age in unvaccinated group, there were 88 cases(81.5%) between 6 months and 14 months old, 9 cases(8.3%) between 15 months and 3 years old, 7 cases(6.5%) less than 6 months old, 3 cases(2.8%) more than 10 years old and 1 case(0.9%) between 7 and 10 years old. In the distribution of measles specific IgG and IgM, 78 cas (87.6%) were IgG(+), IgM(+) and 11 cases(12.4%) are IgG(+), IgM(-) in vaccinated group. In unvaccinated group, there were 69 cases(63.9%) of IgG(+), IgM(+) and 39 cases (36.1%) of IgG(-), IgM(+). Con c lu s i on s : We thought that measles incidence was peaked between 6 months and 14 months old in unvaccinated group because of maximum decrement of transplacental matenal antibody and was peaked in more than 10 years old in vaccinated group because of maximum decrement of measles specific IgG. We think that measles revaccination as well as vaccination and especially optimal age for revaccination is very important to prevent measles successfully.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.163-169
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• 1985

The efficacy of fungicides was compared for control of root rot as well as leaf blight caused by Phytophthora cactorum on ginseng plants. Growth of P. cactorum in rlitro was completely or highly inhibited by metalaxyl, tetracyclin, captafol, carbendazim, and thiophanate + thiram. In field trials, the disease was significantly reduced not only in the root rot but also in the leaf blight when metalaxyl was applied at 4.17 mg a.i. per plant for soil drenching and 1.25 mg a.i. for foliage application. Also captafol was effective on control of the leaf blight but its effect was inferior to that of metalaxyl. Metalaxyl lost its effectiveness in vivo between the 5th and 7th week after soil wren ching. Phytotoxicity was, however, observed on 2 years old ginseng plants when metalaxyl was drenched at 8 mg a.i. while no phytotoxic symptom was developed on 2 years old ginseng plants at 4k mg a.i. and 3 years old at 16 mg a.i. per plant, respectively.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.108-117
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• 2001

This research objected to the diagnosed patients as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, neuroblastoma, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, kidney tumor, myelodysplastic syndrom and juvenile chronic leukemia after admission in the 'P' hospital in Pusan from Aug. 1. 1999 to Jan. 31. 2000. The results of this study are summarized as follows. 1. On the specific character between the experimental(exp.) group and the control (con.) group : there were 7 of 4-7 years old patients(the most) in the experimental group(53.8％), 5 of 12 years old or older patients in the control group (38.5％). Patients who experienced operation were 7 in the exp. group(53.8％) and 6 in con. group(46.2％). The largest number of the patients' diagnosis was acute lymphoblastic leukemia by 5 in the exp. group(38.5％) and 4 in the con. group (30.8％). The hardest nausea came on the second day by 5 in the exp. group(38.5％), 9 in the con. group(69.2％). 2. P-score of the nausea vomiting on the number of daily anticancer drug administration : first day, the exp. group got 9.6 and the con. group 17.6(P = 0.03). 2nd day, 10.9 and 19.4(P = 0.00), 3rd day, 10.6 and 18.3(P = 0.00), 4th day 10.0 and 18.0, 5th day 10.9 and 16.8(P = 0.05). The score showed statistically significant difference(P < .05). 3. Oral intake didn't show statistically significant difference between two groups. However the average of Oral intake of the exp. group was continually higher than the con. group except to the first day after administration. In conclusion, nursing intervention and nutrition care are much more needed on the 2-3th day after administration to reduce nausea vomiting, and for remission of nausea and enlarging oral intake it is utilizable to apply the easy, economic Oral Cryotherapy to the young patients who undergo chemotherapy.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.173-182
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• 2001

This Study is attempted in order to observe a clinical analysis from Constitution medical view point about allergic rhinitis. We studied 71 patients who had visited Dept. surgery, opthalmology & otolaryngology, col1ege of Oriental Medicine, Kyungsan University, Pohang, Korea and were treated by medications of Sasang Constitution and Constitution-Acupunture with allergic rhinitis from March 1, 2000 to February 28, 2001. The results were as follows: 1. The sex distribution was 71 males($69\%$), 22 femail($31\%$), In age distribution, the average was 29.6. The peak age was thirties($36.7\%$), teen-ager was $23.9\%,\;fortieth\;was\;15.5\%,\;under\;10\;years\;old\;was\;9.9\%,\;twenties\;was\;7\%,\;fifties\;was\;5.6\%,\;sixtisth\;was\;1.41\%$. 2. In the age of onset, thirties was $29.6\%$, teen-ager was $19.7\%$, twenties was $18.3\%$, under 10 years old and fortieth was $14.1\%$, fifties was $3.8\%$, sixtisth was $1.41\%$. 3 In monthly distribution. september was $25.8\%$, january was $14.1\%$, october was $11.3\%$. november and august was $8.5\%$, april was $7\%$, febuary and may were $5.6\%$, june, july. December were each $4.2\%$, In the distribution of season. the peak season was fall from september to November. 4. In the duration of the disease, 1-3 years was $26.8\%$, 3-5 years was $19.7\%$, 6 months - 1 year $16.9\%$, 5-10 years was $14.1\%$, under 6 months was $11.3\%$, over 10years and over 15 years were each $5.6\%$. 5. In the three main symptom, hydrorrhoea was $71.8\%$, nasal obstruction was $67.6\%$, sneezing was $64.8\%$. In others, fatique was $25.6\%$, headache was $14.1\%$, itching and cough was $11.3\%$, laryngopharyngeal discomfort and red eye were $4.2\%,\;infirmity\;was\;2.8\%$. 6. Patients whose families have allergic disease account for 26 cases($36.6\%$). 7. There was no past history in 37 cases($52.l\%$). In past history distribution, digestive tract disease was $12.7\%$, paranasal sinusitis was $8.5\%$, allergic dermatitis was $7\%$, common cold was $4.2\%$. otitis media, bronchitis, asthma, tonsillitis were $2.8\%$. 8. Sasang Constitution classification was Soyanggin in 52 cases($73.2\%$), Taeumgin in 12 cases($16.9\%$). Soumgin in 7 cases($9.9\%$). 9. In the duration of treatment, it was 1-2 weeks in 26 cases($36.6\%$), 2-4 weeks was $21.1\%$, under 1weeks was $14.1\%$, 4-6 weeks was $11.3\%$, 6-8 weeks was $8.5\%$, 8-10 weeks was $5.6\%$, over 10 weeks was $2.8\%$. 10. We had a follow-up survey the effect of treatment in the 60 cases. there was fair in 25 cases($41.7\%$), good in 21cases($35\%$), excellent in 3cases($5\%$)로 total rate of treatment was $81.7\%$. The case of no change was $16.7\%$, the case of poor was $1.6\%$.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.80-84
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• 1968

Observing the morphology of the incisal edges, the time of the loss of mamelon, the decrement rate of the mamelon and the increment rate of the flat edges in the lower incisors among 576 Korean from 7 to 16 years old, the author obtained the following results; 1) The morphology of the incisal edges of the lower incisors immediately after completing eruption is as follows; The lower central incisors show that three nodule is around 65%, flat edge is around 27%, two nodule is around 7% and the central prominence of the incisal edge is 2% The lower lateral incisors show that three nodule is around 23%, flat edge is 24.5%, two nodule is 4 to 12% and the central prominence of the incisal edges around 44%. 2) The loss of mamelon may start at the age of 10. 3) The decrement rate of the mamelon beyond 12 years old is above 80% in the lower central incisors and 70% in the lower lateral incisors. 4) The increment rate of the flat edges beyond 11 years old is above 170% in the lower central incisors and 30% in the lower lateral incisors. 5) None of significant differences are found between right and left sides.

• Journal of Technologic Dentistry
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.61-74
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• 2002

This experiment was to find out the complacency of wearing dentures and the linkage to the quality of life style of oldsters 60 years old and over. 122 numbers of oldsters who came to aid to the health center were put to survey. This was taken place within the areas of Deajun, Koonsan, Mooju and Jinahn, thus procured the following result. 1. The length of edentulous period of 1-6years of oldsters aged around 60s showed 26.0%. The oldsters with edentulous period of over 7years aged in the 70s showed 26.1 % and 56.0% on oldsters aged in the 80s. This shows that as the age increases the edentulous period lengthens. (P<0.05) The length of time of using the denture shows. llyears or over on women 41.9%, less than 6years on men 71.4% as the highest rate. 11 years or over on towns/subcounty show 57.5%, small and medium cities more than 1 year 63.6%, less than six years also 63.6% and Kwangyuk city 47.6%. 2. The complacency on medical treatment of dentures was highest in Kwangyuk city of 61.3%, compared to towns/subcounty of 50.8% and small and medium cities of 33.3%. (P<0.05) 3. The complacency on mastication and pronunciation appears, 2.74% in Kwangyuk city, 3.10% in towns/ subcounty which is higher than the small and medium cities showing 1.09% on average. Satisfaction rate tends to be higher as the length of time of using the denture is longer. 4. Inconvenience on eating habits caused by dentures were felt by women. Wanting to get a new denture was 25.6% by women showing much higher rate than that of men which is 2.8% by men. (P<0.05) 5. The complacency of change in their life style after wearing the dentures were higher in Kwangyuk city of 64.5% whereas it showed 27.0% in towns! subcounty and 16.7%in small and medium cities. (P<0.05)