• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.153-166
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• 2013

Yang deficiency pattern is a representative syndrome differentiation. This article is a study on to which categories of modern diseases yang deficiency is assigned by reference to modern clinical papers and the meaning of yang deficiency interpreted with a perspective of Korean Medicine and a modern perspective. Yang deficiency, yang qi deficiency, lack of yang qi and yang qi debilitation are the words found in "Nei Ching" and yang qi can be interpreted as something to warm, drive and arouse. Zhangzhongjing considered recovery or loss of Yang as the key to life in "Shanghanlun". Danxi proposed "Yang being liable to hyperactivity, Yin being insufficient" and emphasized pathological ministerial fire of Yang exuberance rather than physiological ministerial fire of Yang deficiency. Zhangjingyue proposed "Yang not being in excess, Yin being often deficient" and understood growth and decline of yin qi are all led by yang qi and put emphasis on true yin in addition to yang qi. Diseases of yang deficiency pattern are related with decline of metabolic level, hypofunction of internal secretion, disorder of immune function, disorder of automatic nerve system, sympathetic nerve inhibition, metabolic disorder of microelements, increase of cGMP, change of microcirculation, low speed of blood stream, kidney malfunction. Diseases related with kidney are sterility, polycystic ovary syndrome, spinal stenosis, edema, renal failure, IgA nephropathy, erectile dysfunction, nephritis, prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, decrease of adrenal cortical hormone by nephrotic syndrome, myelodysplastic syndrome. Disease related with heart are heart failure, arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, atherosclerosis heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, pulmonary heart disease. Diseases related with spleen are irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis. Diseases related with liver are hypothyroidism, liver cirrhosis ascites, hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis, hepatic diabetes. Diseases related with lung are allergic rhinitis, cough variant asthma, bronchial asthma, pulmonary emphysema. And diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, aplastic anemia, headache, encephalatrophy, Alzheimer's disease are also related with yang deficiency.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.631-638
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• 2016

Radiation proctitis is a common complication after radiotherapy for pelvic malignant tumors. This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of novel almagate enemas in hemorrhagic chronic radiation proctitis (CRP) and evaluate risk factors related to rectal deep ulcer or fistula secondary to CRP. All patients underwent a colonoscopy to confirm the diagnosis of CRP and symptoms were graded. Typical endoscopic and pathological images, risk factors, and quality of life were also recorded. A total of 59 patients were enrolled. Gynecological cancers composed 93.1% of the primary malignancies. Complete or obvious reduction of bleeding was observed in 90% (53/59) patients after almagate enema. The mean score of bleeding improved from 2.17 to 0.83 (P<0.001) after the enemas. The mean response time was 12 days. No adverse effects were found. Moreover, long-term successful rate in controlling bleeding was 69% and the quality of life was dramatically improved (P=0.001). The efficacy was equivalent to rectal sucralfate, but the almagate with its antacid properties acted more rapidly than sucralfate. Furthermore, we firstly found that moderate to severe anemia was the risk factor of CRP patients who developed rectal deep ulcer or fistulas (P= 0.015). We also found abnormal hyaline-like thick wall vessels, which revealed endarteritis obliterans and the fibrosis underlying this disease. These findings indicate that almagate enema is a novel effective, rapid and well-tolerated method for hemorrhagic CRP. Moderate to severe anemia is a risk factor for deep ulceration or fistula.

• Korean Circulation Journal
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• 제53권7호
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• pp.425-451
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• 2023

Most patients with heart failure (HF) have multiple comorbidities, which impact their quality of life, aggravate HF, and increase mortality. Cardiovascular comorbidities include systemic and pulmonary hypertension, ischemic and valvular heart diseases, and atrial fibrillation. Non-cardiovascular comorbidities include diabetes mellitus (DM), chronic kidney and pulmonary diseases, iron deficiency and anemia, and sleep apnea. In patients with HF with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy, renin-angiotensin system inhibitors combined with calcium channel blockers and/or diuretics is an effective treatment regimen. Measurement of pulmonary vascular resistance via right heart catheterization is recommended for patients with HF considered suitable for implantation of mechanical circulatory support devices or as heart transplantation candidates. Coronary angiography remains the gold standard for the diagnosis and reperfusion in patients with HF and angina pectoris refractory to antianginal medications. In patients with HF and atrial fibrillation, longterm anticoagulants are recommended according to the CHA₂DS₂-VASc scores. Valvular heart diseases should be treated medically and/or surgically. In patients with HF and DM, metformin is relatively safer; thiazolidinediones cause fluid retention and should be avoided in patients with HF and dyspnea. In renal insufficiency, both volume status and cardiac performance are important for therapy guidance. In patients with HF and pulmonary disease, beta-blockers are underused, which may be related to increased mortality. In patients with HF and anemia, iron supplementation can help improve symptoms. In obstructive sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure therapy helps avoid severe nocturnal hypoxia. Appropriate management of comorbidities is important for improving clinical outcomes in patients with HF.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.221-233
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• 2009

Korea's aging population has been remarkably increased. They want to have not only extension of life expectancy but also improving quality of life. To maintain the quality of life, it is essential to have good nutrition. However, nutritional status of elderly in Korea has problems qualitatively and quantitatively. Risk factors for poor nutrition are advanced age, woman, living alone and low economic status. Another risk factor in rural area is season because seasonal changes can affect food intake of elderly. Thus this study surveyed the health status and dietary intakes of elderly by season in rural area. In this study, the elderly were grouped as group 1 {elderly who have one risk factor for chronic diseases (obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes)} and group 2 (elderly who have more than 2 risk factors). Can-Pro 3.0 was used for dietary data analysis and SPSS 12.0 program was used for statistical analysis. Obesity had the highest percentage 62%, followed by hypertension 59.5%, dyslipidemia 21.5% and diabetes 11.6%. Obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia were high in winter and WHR, diabetes and anemia were high in summer. Mean intakes of energy and nutrients were less than RI. Nutrients which were changed most by season were vitamin A and Vitamin C. Intakes of calcium and folic acid were less than recommended in summer. The ratio of CPF for carbohydrate was higher and fat was lower than recommended. In conclusion, the nutrient intake of Group 2 was better in quality but Group 1 was better in quantity. Nutrient intakes were poor in summer. In rural area, more careful nutritional assesment and management are needed for aged population, especially in summer.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.793-796
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• 2015

Background: Chronic lymphoid leukemia (CLL) is not an uncommon hematological malignancy which primarily affects elderly individuals. It is more common in developed world than in developing countries. The rational of this study was to determine the clinico-hematological profile in Pakistan. Materials and Methods: In this prospective cross sectional study, sixty patients with CLL were enrolled from January 2011 to June 2013. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 21. Results: The mean age was $59.0{\pm}9.2years$ (range 40-82) and the male to female ratio was 2.1:1. Peak age group was 60-70 years (38.3%) and 18.3% were under 50 years old. Major complaints were weakness (51.7%), fever (18.3%) and abdominal discomfort (13.3%). Main clinical findings were splenomegaly (46.6%), lymphadenopathy (36.6%) and pallor (26.7%). Some 16.7% were diagnosed incidentally. The mean hemoglobin was $10.8{\pm}2.4g/dl$, with a total leukocyte count of $91.5{\pm}87.8{\times}10^9/l$ and platelets $197.8{\pm}103.2{\times}10^9/l$. Anemia and thrombocytopenia were seen in 26.7% and 21.7% of cases, respectively. High LDH and hyperuricemia were detected in 15% each and elevated serum creatinine was seen in 11.6%. According to Rai staging 11.6% were in stage 0, 13.3% stage 1, 26.7% each for stage II and stage III while 21.7% patients were in stage IV. Conclusions: CLL in our patients in Pakistan, unlike in the West, is seen in a relatively young population with male predominance. Primarily disease is of B-cell origin and about 2/3 of the patients present at advanced stage.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제64권6호
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• pp.301-309
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• 2021

Background: Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic autoimmune enteropathy. It results from genetic predisposition and exposure to gluten-containing food. The prevalence and presentation of CD vary among populations. Purpose: This study aimed to describe the prevalence and clinical characteristics of CD in children in Bahrain. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of children diagnosed with CD in the pediatric department, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain, in 1988-2018. Their clinical, biochemical, serological, and histopathological findings were documented. Adherence to the recommended gluten-free diet (GFD) was assessed. Results: Of 86 patients with CD, 67 were included. The CD prevalence was 0.02%. A significant increase in prevalence in the last decade was observed (P<0.0001). Thirty-eight patients (56.7%) were males. The median (interquartile range) age at presentation was 4.45 (1.5-7.3) years. A family history of CD was positive in 13 out of 43 patients (30.2%). Pallor and failure to thrive were the most common presentations. The most frequent associated disease was iron-deficiency anemia in 23 patients (69.7%). Positive serology was found in 32 of 45 patients (71.1%). Marsh-Oberhuber type III was found in 16 of 35 patients (45.7%). Seropositive patients were significantly older (P=0.025) and had more severe duodenal histology (P=0.002). Adherence to GFD was poor in 27 patients (64.3%). Conclusion: This study revealed a significant increase in CD prevalence over the last decade. Atypical presentations were frequent. Most patients had poor adherence to GFD.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.247-257
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• 2014

우리나라 대다수 노인이 고 탄수화물 식사를 하고 있고, 고 탄수화물 식사가 만성질환의 위험과 관련될 수 있다고 보고되었다. 이에 본 연구는 한국 노인에서 탄수화물 에너지비 수준에 따른 만성질환 위험성을 파악하고자 2007~2009년 제4기 국민건강영양조사 자료를 이용하여 65세 이상 노인 3,917명을 대상으로 1일 에너지 섭취량이 500~5,000 kcal에 속하면서, 고혈압, 당뇨, 고지혈증, 뇌졸중, 심근경색 또는 협심증, 빈혈로 치료받는 자를 제외한 1,535명에 대한 자료를 분석하였다. 식사의 탄수화물 에너지비가 55~70%인 적정군과 70%를 초과한 과다군의 두 군으로 대상자를 분류하여 영양섭취상태와 만성질환의 위험 비율을 비교하였다. 모든 자료는 제4기 국민건강영양조사의 가중치를 적용한 후 성, 거주지역, 소득수준, 교육수준 또는 에너지 섭취량을 보정하여 일반선형모델을 사용하여 분석하였다. 만성질환 위험도는 로지스틱 회귀모형을 적용하여 만성질환 위험요인의 판별기준치에 따라 위험군의 백분율과 교차비를 구하고 ${\alpha}$ = 0.05 수준에서 유의성을 검토하였다. 1) 전체 대상자 중 탄수화물 과다군이 81.4%로 적정군에 비해 4배 이상 많았다. 과다군에 남자보다는 여자가 많았고, 읍면에 거주하고, 소득수준과 교육수준이 낮은 사람이 많았다. 2) 체질량 지수에서는 두 군 간에 차이가 없었으나, 체중, 허리둘레, 이완기 혈압이 과다군에 비해 적정군에서 높았다. 3) 탄수화물비 과다군에서 육류 및 난류, 우유 및 유제품, 주류의 섭취 빈도가 낮았고, 반면에 서류의 섭취 빈도는 높았다. 남자에서는 탄수화물 적정군에서 육류 및 난류의 섭취빈도가 높았고, 여자에서는 육류 및 난류 외에도, 우유 및 유제품, 스낵류, 해조류의 섭취 빈도가 적정군에서 높았다. 4) 탄수화물: 단백질: 지방 에너지비는 과다군 79.87: 11.66: 8.46, 적정군 64.88: 16.18: 18.94로 두 군 간에 탄수화물비 외에도 단백질비와 지방비에 큰 차이가 있었고, 에너지 섭취량은 과다군의 1,492 kcal에 비해 적정군이 1,722 kcal로 높았다. 조섬유, 칼륨, 비타민 A, 카로틴, 비타민 C섭취량은 두군 간에 차이를 보이지 않았으나, 나머지 영양소-단백질, 지방, 칼슘, 인, 철분, 레티놀, 티아민, 리보플라빈, 나이아신, 수분-의 섭취량이 탄수화물 적정군에서 높았다. 5) 영양소적정섭취비 (NAR)와 영양밀도지수 (INQ) 역시 비타민 C를 제외한 모든 영양소에서 탄수화물 적정군이 높았다. 성별로 분석하였을 때에도 전체 대상자에서와 비슷한 경향이었으나, 특히 칼슘, 리보플라빈의 영양소적정섭취비와 영양밀도지수가 여자 탄수화물 과다군에서 매우 낮았다. 6) 탄수화물 적정군에서 과다군에 비해 여성은 복부비만의 위험이 1.719배, 남자는 이상지질혈증의 위험이 2.094배 높았다. 이를 요약하면 탄수화물 과다군에서 동물성 식품의 섭취빈도가 낮고 에너지 및 다수 영양소의 섭취량이 낮아 영양부족의 우려가 있으나 빈혈 위험도에는 차이가 없었고, 남자에서는 이상지질혈증, 여자에서는 복부비만의 위험이 탄수화물 적정군에 비해 낮게 나타나서 탄수화물 과다군에서 만성질환의 위험이 높고 빈혈 위험이 높으리라는 연구 가설과는 일치하지 않는 결과를 나타내었다. 추후 이에 대한 확인과 함께, 노인 연령층을 일반 성인층에서 분리하여 만성질환 위험을 낮추는데 도움을 줄 수 있는 노인의 적정 탄수화물 에너지비 설정을 위한 연구가 필요하다.

• 대한유전성대사질환학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.55-62
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• 2020

HT-1은 FAH의 돌연변이에 의한 FAH의 결함으로 타이로신 대사의 중간산물인 FAA, SA가 간세포, 신세뇨관 세포에 축적되어 증상을 일으키는 대사이상 질환의 일종이다. 생후 6개월 내에 증상이 발현되는 급성형의 경우 간기능 저하에 따른 간부전, 응고장애, Fanconi 증후군, FAA 축적에 의한 델타-아미노레부릭산 탈수효소의 기능 저하에 의한 포르피린증 유사 증상이 발생한다. 증상이 생후 12개월 이후 발현되는 만성형의 경우 간경화, 간세포암종, 저인산혈증 구루병, 인지기능 저하와 같은 증상이 발생할 수 있다. 본 증례는 생후 20개월 경 간비장비대, 내반슬, 대상산증으로 대사이상질환 감별을 위하여 시행한 탠덤매스 분석에서 특이 소견이 보고되지 않았으나, 57개월에 시행한 복부 초음파 검사에서 간경화, 소변 유기산 분석에서 SA 상승, NGS에서 FAH 돌연변이 c.107T>C (p.Ile 36Thr), c.614T>C (pPhe205Ser)가 확인되어 HT-1이 진단된 증례로, 환아는 현재까지 NTBC 및 단백제한식이를 유지하며 특이 합병증 없이 외래 추적관찰 중이다. HT-1은 혈장 타이로신 농도가 증가하지 않는 경우도 있으며, 만성형의 경우 임상양상이 생후 12개월 이후에 나타나므로 탠덤매스 검사에서 음성 소견이 보고되어도 임상적으로 의심되는 경우 소변 유기산 분석과 같은 추가적 검사가 필요하다. 또한 기존의 탠덤매스 분석을 통하여는 HT-1이 진단되지 않는 경우가 있을 수 있어, 신생아 선별검사에서 혈장 타이로신 농도뿐 아니라 SA 농도도 추가로 확인하는 것의 비용 편익에 대한 추가적 연구가 필요하다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.76-93
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• 1998

Three hundred sixty-two(male 131, female 231) elderly aged over 65 in Chungb- uk area were interviewed to determine the disease states and drug usage patterns. The prebalence of disease was 78% and women reported more chronic diseases(83%) than men(71%). Elderly who live with spouse and have an occupation have a lower rate of disease. Average number of diseases of the elderly was $1.8\pm{1.1}$, and women$(2.1\pm{1.3)}$ have significantly higher average number of diseases than that of men$(1.4\pm{0.7)}$. Also the elderly in urban areas$(2.1\pm{1.4)}$ have significantly higher number of diseases than that of the elderly in rural areas$(1.6\pm{0.9)}$. Arthritis, hypertension, cardiovascular and gastric diseases were the most frequently listed chronic diseases in order for both men and women. Anemia and fracture of bone were relatively higher in women than in men. Particularly, the arthritis of the urban elderly have a rate of 1.5 times higher than that of the rural elderly. Fifty-two percent of the elderly were currently using drugs ; among drug users 71.2% used prescription drugs and 20.5% used nonprescription drugs. The average number taken per person was 2.1$\pm$1.4 and there was no sex or age difference. However, the elderly in rural areas $(2.7\pm{1.7)}$ consumed a significantly higher number of drugs than those in urban areas$(1.7\pm{0.7)}$. The average number of prescripti- on drugs taken was 2.0$\pm$1.4 while the average of nonprescription drugs taken was $(1.3\pm{0.6)}$. Analgesics and antihypertensive drugs were most commonly used. Vitamin and analgesics were the most frequently used self-prescribed drugs. It was noted that potential adverse drug interaction by concominant drug consumption for arthritis and antihypensive drug, abuse of digestants and antiacid without treatment of the underlying disease, and misuse of quick-acting bowel medications were problematic for the elderly. In addition drugs used for the elderly have some adverse effect on the digestive system. The types and composition of drugs used by the elderly were identified and presented. Medication compliance was poor and 13.5% reported adverse reactions such as edema, heartburn, nausea, and difficulty with eating. Seventeen percent of the elderly obtained drugs arranged by those other than medical staff. Also, even among those elderly who obtained drugs prescribed by a doctor, 69.1% of subjects had not receive instruction about potential adverse reactions. These results suggest that nutritional problems related to drug usage might exist and so dietitians, either individually or as members of health teams, need to have a better understanding of drug-nutrient interaction and closer supervision, and drug information/education service should therefore be provided to prevent or minimize adverse drug reaction in elderly users of medication.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.197-199
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• 2017

A 14-year-old castrated male ShihTzu diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) 6 months prior was referred to our clinic. The patient had been experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, poor appetite and hind limbs weakness. Hematology tests showed that he had a non-regenerative anemia. With aggressive treatment, the patient's state had gotten worse. He showed ragged breath, vomiting blood and loss of consciousness temporarily. Hematocrit maintained low level. Gastric hemorrhage was strongly suspected by hematemesis. Whole blood transfusion was performed and heparin was used as an anticoagulant. Prior to transfusion, the blood cross matching between donor and patient was performed and the result was compatible. After the transfusion was stabilized, 1 mg of protamine sulfate for each 100 units of heparin was prepared and given intravenously over 3 minutes to reverse the effects of heparin. Immediately after protamine injection, the patient conducted severe anaphylactic shock. Protamine sulfate is used to reverse the anticoagulant action of heparin in dogs and humans. The adverse reaction of protamine sulfate range from mild reaction to fetal cardiac arrest. When using protamine sulfate as heparin neutralization, it can lead to the death of a patient cause of anaphylactic shock. For this reason, the protamine sulfate should be injected slowly with antihistamine and the clinician should carefully monitor patients.