• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권6호
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• pp.730-737
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• 2020

Objective : Spinal degeneration is a progressive disease, worsening over time. Lumbar degenerative disease (LDD) is a major spinal disease in elderly patients. Surgical treatment is considered for medically intractable patients with LDD and reoperation after primary surgery is not uncommon. The surgical outcome is occasionally unpredictable because of comorbidities. In the present study, the relationship between comorbidities and the incidence of reoperation for LDD over time was determined. Methods : The claims data of the health insurance national database were used to identify a cohort of patients who underwent spinal surgery for LDD in 2009. The patients were followed up until 2016. Medical comorbidity was assessed according to the Charlson comorbidity index (CCI). Cox proportional hazard regression modeling was used to identify significant differences in sex, surgery, age, causative disease, and comorbidity. Results : The study cohort included 78241 patients; 10328 patients (13.2%) underwent reoperation during the observation period. The reoperation rate was statistically higher (p<0.01) in males, patients 55-74 years and 65-74 years of age, and patients with decompression or discectomy. Significant association was found between increasing reoperation rate and CCI score (p<0.01). Based on multivariate analysis of comorbidities, the significantly higher reoperation rates were observed in patients with peripheral vascular disease, pulmonary lung disease, peptic ulcer, diabetes, and diabetes complications (p<0.01). Conclusion : The study results indicate the reoperation rate for LDD is associated with patient comorbidities. The comorbidities identified in this study could be helpful in future LDD studies.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.597-603
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• 2008

목 적 : 비만은 지방세포의 축적과 인슐린 내성으로 제 2형 당뇨병을 초래하고, 고 인슐린혈증과 고혈당이 염증 과정의 전구 물질과 함께 작용하여 혈관 내피의 이상, 혈청 지질의 이상, 고혈압과 혈관 염증을 일으켜 동맥경화와 심혈관 질환을 야기하는 것으로 알려져 왔다. Leptin은 adiopnectin과 함께 지방 세포로부터 생산되는 가장 풍부한 adipocytokine으로서, 일차적으로는 식욕 조절과 체내 지방 축적 조절의 기능을 하지만, IL-6, IL-12, TNF-${\alpha}$와 같은 다른 사이토카인과 함께 염증과정의 전구 물질이 되며 여러 면역 관련 질환에서 중요한 매개체가 된다. 이번 연구에서는 비만 청소년에서 leptin과 여러 cytokine과의 상관관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 16세 이상부터 18세 미만의 66명의 중등도 이상의 비만 청소년을 대상군으로 하였고, 같은 연령의 정상 청소년 26명을 대조군으로 하였다. 신장, 체중을 이용하여 비만도와 체질량지수를 산출하였고, 혈청 지질, 간 효소치를 측정하였다. 효소면역 측정법을 이용하여 IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$를 측정하였고, 방사면역 측정법을 이용하여 adiponectin, leptin, 인슐린을 측정하였다. 이 후 leptin과 각 측정치와의 상관성을 알아보았다. 결 과 : Leptin은 비만군에서 대조군보다 유의하게 높았고, TNF-${\alpha}$와 IL-6도 비만군에서 대조군보다 유의하게 높았다. 인슐린도 비만군에서 대조군보다 유의하게 높았고 adiponectin은 비만군에서 유의하게 낮았다. Leptin은 비만도, 체질량지수, IL-6과 유의한 양의 상관관계를 보였으며, 또한 IL-6와 TNF-${\alpha}$간에 유의한 양의 상관관계를 보였다. 결 론 : 비만 청소년에서 leptin, TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-6와 같은 cytokine과 insulin이 성인병으로 진행되는데 중요한 요소가 될 것이며, leptin을 성인병의 예측 인자 및 임상치료의 척도로 사용하기 위해 더 많은 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.136-145
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• 2010

Objectives: Electroacupuncture according to Voll (EAV) has been used to quantify the skin's electrical resistance and conductance over acupuncture points that, based on traditional Chinese medicine, represent the state of health or disease of the organ or tissue. However, it doesn't have enough objective data yet, so the purpose of this study was to aid in the use of EAV in analysis of cerebrovascular disease risk factors. Methods: This study researched the clinical statistics of 216 cases: cerebrovascular attack (CVA) group 43, control group 173. We measured control meridian points (CMP) on hands and feet and the cardio ankle vascular index (CAVI) which represents atherosclerosis severity, and sex, age, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity. The data were then analyzed by t-test, chi-square test and logistic regression. Results: Between the CVA and control groups, there were not statistically significant differences in CMP. However, logistic regression analysis of the presence of CVA, mean of CMP heart and lung, sex, age, DBP (diastolic blood pressure), and HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol showed that the risk of CVA was 1.1 times increased with CMP heart (p=0.002), in men was 4.12 times higher than in women (p=0.001), 1.09 times higher with age (p=0.000), 1.04 times higher with DBP (p=0.045), while was lower by 0.924 times with CMP lung (p=0.005) and 0.957 times with HDL cholesterol (p=0.006). Conclusion: Although there were not clear evidence or mechanisms about EAV, this study showed that if we study EAV further, we may be able to apply EAV as an objective instrument of oriental medicine in cerebrovascular disease.

• 대한치매학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.30-43
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• 2024

Background and Purpose: The SoUth Korea study to PrEvent cognitive impaiRment and protect BRAIN health through lifestyle intervention (SUPERBRAIN) proved the feasibility of multidomain intervention for elderly people. One-quarter of the Korean population over 65 years of age has mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Digital health interventions may be cost-effective and have fewer spatial constraints. We aim to examine the efficacy of a multidomain intervention through both face-to-face interactions and video communication platforms using a tablet personal computer (PC) application in MCI. Methods: Three hundred participants aged 60-85 years, with MCI and at least one modifiable dementia risk factor, will be recruited from 17 centers and randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to the multidomain intervention and the waiting-list control groups. Participants will receive the 24-week intervention through the tablet PC SUPERBRAIN application, which encompasses the following five elements: managing metabolic and vascular risk factors, cognitive training, physical exercise, nutritional guidance, and boosting motivation. Participants will attend the interventions at a facility every 1-2 weeks. They will also engage in one or two self-administered cognitive training sessions utilizing the tablet PC application at home each week. They will participate in twice or thrice weekly online exercise sessions at home via the ZOOM platform. The primary outcome will be the change in the total scale index score of the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status from baseline to study end. Conclusions: This study will inform the effectiveness of a comprehensive multidomain intervention utilizing digital technologies in MCI.

• Neonatal Medicine
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.78-84
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• 2018

Purpose: To investigate the hemodynamic risk factors for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), we analyzed the characteristics of descending aorta (DA) blood flow in preterm neonates, who later developed NEC. Methods: This was an observational case-control study on 53 preterm neonates at a tertiary referral center. Clinical and echocardiographic data were collected from 23 preterm neonates with NEC (NEC group), and compared with those of 30 preterm neonates without NEC (control group). Echocardiography was done at a median (interquartile range) of 5 (3-9) days after birth and 2 (1-2.5) days before the diagnosis of NEC. Results: Basic clinical characteristics including gestational age, birth weight, Apgar score, breast feeding status, use of umbilical catheters, and mode of invasive ventilator care were similar between the groups. Compared with the control group, the lowest diastolic velocity of DA was significantly decreased, whereas the diastolic reverse flow and the ratio of diastolic reverse to systolic forward flows were significantly increased in the NEC group. In addition, the resistive index (RI) of DA was significantly increased in the NEC group and showed a positive association with the development of NEC. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that increasing RI of DA was an independent risk factor for the development of NEC (P=0.008). Conclusion: Significant changes in DA flow characteristics including decreased diastolic velocity and increased diastolic reverse flow along with increased peripheral vascular resistance were observed before the development of NEC in preterm neonates. These findings may help clinicians stratify in advance neonates at a risk of developing NEC and may help improve outcomes in these neonates.

• Yonsei Medical Journal
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• 제59권9호
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• pp.1138-1142
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• 2018

This study aimed to analyze the impact of sleep deprivation (SD) on cardiac, hemodynamic, and endothelial parameters and to determine whether these are sustained with increased periods of SD. The study included 60 healthy men (mean: age $31.2{\pm}6.3years$; body mass index $24.6{\pm}2.6kg/m^2$). Hemodynamic parameters, parameters of myocardial contractility, spectral analysis of heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) variability, and the sensitivity of arterial baroreflex function were evaluated. Biochemical tests were performed to assess L-arginine (L-Arg) and asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) levels in reflection of endothelial nitric oxide synthase ability. Measurements of cardiovascular system parameters were obtained at 9 a.m. (baseline) on the first day of the study and 9 a.m. (24-h SD), 1 p.m. (28-h SD), and 5 p.m. (32-h SD) on the second day. Blood samples for evaluating biochemical parameters were obtained at baseline and after 24-h SD. ANOVA Friedman's test revealed a significant effect for time in relation to HR (${\chi}^2=26.04$, df=5, p=0.000), systolic BP (${\chi}^2=35.98$, df=5, p=0.000), diastolic BP (${\chi}^2=18.01$, df=5, p=0.003), and mean BP (${\chi}^2=28.32$, df=5, p=0.000). L-Arg and ADMA levels changed from $78.2{\pm}12.9$ and $0.3{\pm}0.1$ at baseline to $68.8{\pm}10.2$ and $0.4{\pm}0.1$ after 24-hr SD, respectively (p=0.001, p=0.004). SD in healthy men is associated with increases in BP, which appear to occur after 24 hours of SD and are maintained over increasing periods of SD. The observed hemodynamic changes may have resulted due to disordered vascular endothelial function, as reflected in alterations in L-Arg and ADMA levels.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제50권11호
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• pp.1091-1096
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• 2007

목 적 : 총경동맥의 IMT 측정은 초기 죽상 경화증 변화에 대한 비침습적 marker로 인정되고 있고, 임상에서 실행 가능한 유용한 검사 방법이다. 본 연구는 비만아와 정상 대조군의 경동맥 IMT를 측정하여 두 군 사이에 차이가 있는지 비교해 보고, 체질량지수, 혈압, 혈중 지질치와 같은 심혈관질환 위험인자와의 상관관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 9-15세의 비만한 소아 및 청소년 49명(남 41명, 여 32명)과 정상 대조군 24명(남 14명, 여 10명)을 대상으로 신체 계측하고 8시간 공복 상태에서 채혈하여 혈당과 혈중 지질치, adiponectin을 측정하였다. 대상자는 누운 상태에서 7.5MHz 선형 탐촉자를 이용하여 고해상도 B형 초음파로 양측 경동맥 IMT를 측정하였다. 결 과 : 비만군의 mean IMT의 평균은 $0.34{\pm}0.03mm$, 정상 체중군은 $0.31{\pm}0.01mm$로 비만군이 유의하게 높았다(P<0.01). 비만군의 peak IMT의 평균은 $0.42{\pm}0.06mm$, 정상 체중군은 $0.37{\pm}0.05mm$로 비만군이 유의하게 높았다(P<0.01). Mean IMT는 연령(r=0.317, P<0.01), 체질량지수(r=0.431, P<0.01), 총 콜레스테롤(r=0.377, P<0.01), 중성지방(r=0.253, P<0.05), 저밀도 지단백 콜레스테롤(r=0.289, P<0.05)과 유의한 상관관계를 보였다. 비만군의 혈중 adiponectin의 평균은 $11.2{\pm}5.7{\mu}g/mL$, 정상 체중군은 $14.7{\pm}7.9{\mu}g/mL$로 비만군이 유의하게 낮았고(P<0.05), mean IMT는 adiponectin(r=-0.267, P<0.05)과 유의한 음의 상관관계를 보였다. 결 론 : 비만아에서 경동맥 내중막 두께는 정상 체중아에 비해 유의하게 증가되어 있었으며, 심혈관질환 위험인자와 연관성을 보였다. 따라서 이러한 비만아의 혈관 변화는 소아기 때부터 시작되는 것으로 생각되며, 비만 소아를 대상으로 심혈관질환 위험인자에 대한 조기 검사가 필요하다고 생각된다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.236-245
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• 2020

Objectives: Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death in the elderly in Korea. Increased arterial stiffness is linked to risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between arterial stiffness and physical activity in the elderly. Methods: A total of 209 older adults (110 men and 99 women) participated in this study. Arterial stiffness of subjects such as brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) and ankle brachial pressure index (ABI) was measured using a non-invasive vascular screening device (VP-1000 Plus, Omron, Kyoto, Japan). The interviewed Korean version of the international physical activity questionnaire short form (IPAQ-SF) was used to evaluate subject's physical activity level and classify subjects as active or inactive group based on the time spent doing moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Results: The mean age of total subjects was 75.3 ± 5.6 years. There was no significant difference in sex distribution between the active group (39.7%) and inactive group (60.3%). The baPWV (1,758.1 ± 375.2 cm/sec) of the active group was significantly lower than that (1,969.7 ± 372.3 cm/sec) of the inactive group (P < 0.05). There was a significant inverse association between time spent in MVPA and baPWV (r = -0.245, P < 0.01). Conclusions: This study suggests that physical activity programs for older adults are needed to prevent arteriosclerosis.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권10호
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• pp.4609-4614
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• 2016

Purpose: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of copper reduction on angiogenesis-related factors in patients with glioblastoma multiforme treated by gamma knife radiosurgery. Materials and Methods: In the present block randomized, placebo-controlled trial, fifty eligible patients with a diagnosis of glioblastoma multiforme who were candidates for gamma knife radiosurgery were randomly assigned into two groups to receive daily either 1gr penicillamine and a low copper diet or placebo for three months. The intervention started on the same day as gamma knife radiosurgery. Serum interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis $factor-{\alpha}$ ($TNF-{\alpha}$), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and copper levels were measured at baseline and after the intervention. The serum copper level was used as the final index of compliance with the diet. In order to control probable side effects of intervention, laboratory tests were conducted at the beginning, middle and end of the study. Results: The patients had a mean age and Karnofsky Performance Scale of 43.7 years and 75 respectively. Mean serum copper levels were significantly reduced in intervention group. Mean survival time was 18.5 months in intervention group vs. 14.9 in placebo group. VEGF and IL-6 levels in the intervention group were also significantly reduced compared to the placebo group and $TNF-{\alpha}$ increased less. Conclusions: It seems that reducing the level of copper in the diet and dosing with penicillamine leads to decline of angiogenesis-related factors such as VEGF, IL-6 and $TNF-{\alpha}$. Approaches targeting angiogenesis may improve survival and can be used as a future therapeutic strategy.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.525-533
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• 2009

Objectives : There are lots of reports that cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, cerebro-vascular accident, and coronary heart disease, is related to atherosclerotic changes. Increased serum levels of lipids could play a role in these changes. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between PWV and risk factors of cardiovascular disease, including serum lipid values. Methods : This study included 261 subjects ($49.32{\pm}11.79$ years, 112 male) who underwent PWV and serum lipid evaluation. We investigated the correlation between serum lipid values, blood pressure, body mass index (EMI) and PWV. Pearson's correlation and partial correlation analysis were applied to examine the relationship between PWV and risk factors of cardiovascular disease. Results : Serum triglyceride, total cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure were significantly correlated with PWV. Partial correlation coefficient adjusted by age yielded significant correlation between serum triglyceride, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and PWV. Conclusion : In this study, it seems that there are significant relationships between PWV, triglyceride and blood pressure. We could suggest that PWV might have some relationships with Dam-eum and blood stasis in oriental theory.