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The Effects of Oral Care with Difflam Spray 0.3% and Sodium Bicarbonate-Normal Saline Solution on Postoperative Oral Comfort, Sore Throat, and Halitosis (디프람 스프레이(Difflam spray 0.3%)와 중조 생리식염수 분무요법이 전신마취 하 수술 환자의 구강 안위감, 인후통 및 구취에 미치는 효과)

  • Choi, Eun Hee;Lee, Hyun Su;Ko, Mi Suk
    • Journal of muscle and joint health
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.41-49
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    • 2021
  • Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effects of the Difflam spray 0.3% with the sodium bicarbonate-normal saline spray on oral care for postoperative patients. Methods: The participants were randomly allocated to either the Difflam (n=22) group or the saline solution (n=23) group. The data were collected at the 1-, 4-, 7-, and 10-hour marks after returning to the ward post operation using the Beck's subjective oral discomfort scale, Visual Analogue Scale for sore throat, and portable halitosis detector. Results: The sore throat (F=7.25, p=.001) score significantly decreased after oral care using the Difflam spray 0.3%. However, the difference in the scores of oral comfort (F=0.34, p=.797) and halitosis (F=0.91, p=.443) between the two groups was not statistically significant. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the Difflam spray 0.3% is effective in improving postoperative sore throat. A further study that explores the effect of various oral solutions for postoperative patients is needed to present systemic and effective evidence-based oral care guidelines.

Biological Control of Oomycete Soilborne Diseases Caused by Phytophthora capsici, Phytophthora infestans, and Phytophthora nicotianae in Solanaceous Crops

  • Elena Volynchikova;Ki Deok Kim
    • Mycobiology
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    • v.50 no.5
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    • pp.269-293
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    • 2022
  • Oomycete pathogens that belong to the genus Phytophthora cause devastating diseases in solanaceous crops such as pepper, potato, and tobacco, resulting in crop production losses worldwide. Although the application of fungicides efficiently controls these diseases, it has been shown to trigger negative side effects such as environmental pollution, phytotoxicity, and fungicide resistance in plant pathogens. Therefore, biological control of Phytophthora-induced diseases was proposed as an environmentally sound alternative to conventional chemical control. In this review, progress on biological control of the soilborne oomycete plant pathogens, Phytophthora capsici, Phytophthora infestans, and Phytophthora nicotianae, infecting pepper, potato, and tobacco is described. Bacterial (e.g., Acinetobacter, Bacillus, Chryseobacterium, Paenibacillus, Pseudomonas, and Streptomyces) and fungal (e.g., Trichoderma and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi) agents, and yeasts (e.g., Aureobasidium, Curvibasidium, and Metschnikowia) have been reported as successful biocontrol agents of Phytophthora pathogens. These microorganisms antagonize Phytophthora spp. via antimicrobial compounds with inhibitory activities against mycelial growth, sporulation, and zoospore germination. They also trigger plant immunity-inducing systemic resistance via several pathways, resulting in enhanced defense responses in their hosts. Along with plant protection, some of the microorganisms promote plant growth, thereby enhancing their beneficial relations with host plants. Although the beneficial effects of the biocontrol microorganisms are acceptable, single applications of antagonistic microorganisms tend to lack consistent efficacy compared with chemical analogues. Therefore, strategies to improve the biocontrol performance of these prominent antagonists are also discussed in this review.

Discovering the anti-cancer phytochemical rutin against breast cancer through the methodical platform based on traditional medicinal knowledge

  • Jungwhoi Lee;Jungsul Lee;WooGwang Sim;Jae-Hoon Kim;Chulhee Choi;Jongwook Jeon
    • BMB Reports
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    • v.56 no.11
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    • pp.594-599
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    • 2023
  • A number of therapeutic drugs have been developed from functional chemicals found in plants. Knowledge of plants used for medicinal purposes has historically been transmitted by word of mouth or through literature. The aim of the present study is to provide a systemic platform for the development of lead compounds against breast cancer based on a traditional medical text. To verify our systematic approach, integrating processes consisted of text mining of traditional medical texts, 3-D virtual docking screening, and in vitro and in vivo experimental validations were demonstrated. Our text analysis system identified rutin as a specific phytochemical traditionally used for cancer treatment. 3-D virtual screening predicted that rutin could block EGFR signaling. Thus, we validated significant anti-cancer effects of rutin against breast cancer cells through blockade of EGFR signaling pathway in vitro. We also demonstrated in vivo anti-cancer effects of rutin using the breast cancer recurrence in vivo models. In summary, our innovative approach might be proper for discovering new phytochemical lead compounds designing for blockade of malignant neoplasm including breast cancer.

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Factors Influencing the Use Diffusion of Cosmetic Medical Information Mobile Platform: Based on Technology Acceptance Model (미용성형의료정보 모바일 플랫폼의 사용확산에 영향을 미치는 요인: 기술수용모델을 기반으로)

  • Youyoung Park;Jeman Boo
    • Korea Trade Review
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    • v.45 no.1
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    • pp.279-300
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    • 2020
  • The cosmetic medical information mobile platform is evolving into a new channel for searching and obtaining relevant information before using cosmetic medical service. In addition, the medical institutions can facilitate the medical contracts, and take advantage of systemic customer management through the cosmetic medical information mobile platform. Therefore, the paradigm of the cosmetic medical mobile service industry is facing a flow of change through the use diffusion of cosmetic medical information mobile platform. In this study, in order to explore the factors affecting the use diffusion of the cosmetic medical information mobile platform, this study used the research model of the influence of the characteristics of the cosmetic medical information mobile platform on perceived convenience and usefulness, and use diffusion by applying TAM(Technology Acceptance Model). As a result, immediateness, interactivity, and customization in the characteristics of cosmetic medical information mobile platform had positive effects on the perceived convenience. Also, interactivity, customization, and economics had positive impacts on perceived usefulness. In addition, perceived convenience and usefulness had positive effects on the use diffusion. Through this study, the factors influencing the use diffusion of cosmetic medical information mobile platform were actually explored, and the service value of the cosmetic medical information mobile platform were categorized. Future research is expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of quality and expansion of the cosmetic medical service market based on various research.

Clinical Characteristics and Treatment of Immune-Related Adverse Events of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

  • Juwhan Choi;Sung Yong Lee
    • IMMUNE NETWORK
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.9.1-9.21
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    • 2020
  • Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been changing the paradigm of cancer treatment. However, immune-related adverse effects (irAEs) have also increased with the exponential increase in the use of ICIs. ICIs can break up the immunologic homeostasis and reduce T-cell tolerance. Therefore, inhibition of immune checkpoint can lead to the activation of autoreactive T-cells, resulting in various irAEs similar to autoimmune diseases. Gastrointestinal toxicity, endocrine toxicity, and dermatologic toxicity are common side effects. Neurotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, and pulmonary toxicity are relatively rare but can be fatal. ICI-related gastrointestinal toxicity, dermatologic toxicity, and hypophysitis are more common with anti- CTLA-4 agents. ICI-related pulmonary toxicity, thyroid dysfunction, and myasthenia gravis are more common with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. Treatment with systemic steroids is the principal strategy against irAEs. The use of immune-modulatory agents should be considered in case of no response to the steroid therapy. Treatment under the supervision of multidisciplinary specialists is also essential, because the symptoms and treatments of irAEs could involve many organs. Thus, this review focuses on the mechanism, clinical presentation, incidence, and treatment of various irAEs.

A Study on Countermeasures of the Terrorism on the International Sports Events (국제스포츠행사의 테러행위 대책)

  • Cho, Kwang-Rae
    • Korean Security Journal
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    • no.6
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    • pp.123-146
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    • 2003
  • International sports events are no longer simple sports events. They are kinds of political and diplomatic events which are focused on international interests and they have to be held successfully to achieve their goal. Recently their economic effects have become one of the most important purposes. Almost all countries are doing there best to host international sports events for the purpose of advertising their own countries. But if there are terrorists who are to attack international sports events, the purpose of international sports events to improve friendship between nations and the peace of all mankinds will be seriously damaged. Also host country will be seriously damaged politically, diplomatically and economically. This article examines rapidly increasing international terrorism after 9.11 and analyzes the recent world terrorism situations and furthermore proposes legal and systemic countermeasures of our country to concentrate nation's abilities to prevent these kinds of sports terrorism.

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Effect of Juglandis Semen Aqua-acupuncture and Acupuncture on the Allergic Response (호도약침이 알레르기에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee Zoo Eun;Lee Tae Yong
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.123-129
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    • 2003
  • Experimental studies were done to research the dinical effects of Juglandis Semen aqua-acupuncture and acupuncture(BL 13) on the anti-allergic response. anaphylaxis provoked by the compound 48/80, delayed type hypersensitivity response to picryl chloride and SASC and inflammation response to egg albumin. The following results have been obtained: Juglandis Semen aqua-acupuncture and acupuncture(BL13) group were increased the survival rate in compound48/80 induced systemic anaphylactic reaction. Picryl chloride induced contact dermatitis and delayed type hypersensitivity in SRBC challenged mouse were significantly decreased in Juglandis Semen aqua-acupuncture and acupuncture (BL13) group. Inflammation response - WBC, CRP and Nitric Oxide in egg albumin induced allergic rat were significantly decreased in Juglandis Semen aqua-acupuncture and acupuncture(BL13) group. According to the above results, Semen aqua-acupuncture and acupuncture(BL13) both depress the allergy reaction.

Lesser Metatarsal Osteotomies for Metatarsalgia (중족골통에서의 소족지 중족 절골술)

  • Lee, Seung-Yeol;Chung, Jin-Wha
    • Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.83-87
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    • 2017
  • Metatarsalgia means the pain under the lesser metatarsal heads. The many causes of metatarsalgia can be categorized into three groups: local disease in the region, altered forefoot biomechanics, and systemic disease affecting the region. Surgical options need to be considered if nonsurgical treatment fails. The metatarsal osteotomies are designed primarily to reduce the weightbearing forces on the metatarsal head by elevating or shortening the metatarsal. Many lesser metatarsal osteotomies have been described, and their success depends on many factors. Regardless of the method employed, it is important to maintain or restore the metatarsal cascade to maintain an even pressure under the lesser metatarsal heads and prevent transfer lesions. The surgeon must understand the effects of the metatarsal osteotomy on the forefoot patho-biomechanics and decide, using a combination of clinical examinations and imaging, whether the desired effect of the osteotomy is to shorten or elevate the metatarsal head or both.

Inhibition of Immediate Allergic Reaction by Cryptotympana atrata (선퇴에 의한 즉시형 알레르기 반응의 억제)

  • Shin, Tae-Yong;Kim, Seong-Hwa;Kim, Hyung-Min
    • YAKHAK HOEJI
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    • v.42 no.3
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    • pp.319-323
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    • 1998
  • Effects of the aqueous extract of Cryptotympana atrata Fabricius (CAF) on the allergic reactions were investigated. In the present study, we examined the effect of CAF on compound 48/80-induced anaphylaxis in vivo and histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells in vitro. CAF dose-dependently inhibited systemic anaphylaxis induced by compound 48/80 in mice. CAF significantly inhibited serum histamine levels induced by compound 48/80. CAF also inhibited histamine release from the rat peritoneal mast cells activated by compound 48/80. These results suggest that CAF may be useful for the prevention and treatment of allergy related disease.

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A Study of External Treatment on the obstetric and gynecologic diseases(1) -The part of complicating childbirth and the puerperium- (부인과질환(婦人科疾患)의 외치료법(外治療法)에 관한 연구(2) -산시병(産時病)과 산후병(産後病)을 중심으로-)

  • Heo, Kyung Ja;Kim, Eun Ha;Lee, Byung Wook
    • The Journal of Korean Medical History
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.88-95
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    • 2007
  • External treatments have various curative effects. According to the existing researches, We have read that many external treatments have been related to obstertic and gynecologic diseases. But systemic description is very rare about external treatment of obstertic and gynecologic diseases. Therefore we would like to describe that. We have found out many sentences that have been related to external treatments about complicating childbirth and the puerperium. Comparatively often had been refered diseases are Hard Labor(難産), Dizziness(血暈) and Metroptosis(玉門不斂).

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