Yonsei medical journal
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2015
Triglyceride is a useful surrogate marker for insulin resistance in Korean women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
To evaluate lipid profiles and liver enzymes as surrogate markers used for recognizing insulin resistance in Korean women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). ⋯ TG can be used as a useful marker for insulin resistance in Korean women with PCOS, especially for obese patients.
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The role of IL28B gene variants and expression in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections are not well understood. Here, we evaluated whether IL28B gene expression and rs12979860 variations are associated with HBV outcomes. ⋯ Our data suggest that IL28B genetic variations may play an important role in long-term development of disease in chronic HBV infections.
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As Korean society has become industrialized and westernized, the prevalence of diabetes has increased rapidly. Environmental factors, especially socio-economic status (SES), may account for the increased prevalence of diabetes. We evaluated the associations between the prevalence of diabetes and SES as reflected by household income and education level. ⋯ Public policies for the prevention and management of diabetes should be targeted toward people of lower SES, especially middle-aged females.
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2015
Expectorant and antitussive effect of Hedera helix and Rhizoma coptidis extracts mixture.
This study aims to investigate the additive effect of the Hedera helix (HH) and Rhizoma coptidis (RC) extracts mixture on antitussive and expectorant activities in animals. ⋯ This study provides evidence for antitussive and expectorant effect of a 3:1 mixture of HH and RC, which may be a useful therapeutic option for respiratory diseases.
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2015
Comparative StudyThe effect of specialized continuous renal replacement therapy team in acute kidney injury patients treatment.
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) has been established for critically ill acute kidney injury (AKI) patients. In addition, some centers consist of a specialized CRRT team (SCT) with physicians and nurses. To our best knowledge, however, ona a few studies have yet been carried out on the superiority of SCT management. ⋯ A well-trained CRRT team could be beneficial for mortality improvement of AKI patients requiring CRRT.